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I am a big fan of having a “first look” on your wedding day. Many couples choose to share this moment privately, which often turns out to be one of their favorite parts of the day.  The wedding day goes by SO fast and is filled with so many overflowing emotions. And let’s be honest, […]

6 Reasons You Should Do a First Look On Your Wedding Day

Weddings

Couple Eloping at a campsite | Brit Rader Photography

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Every year, and especially since the Covid-19 pandemic, more and more couples are reevaluating what their wedding day will look like for them. With 62% of couples open to considering an elopement-style wedding (and that number is on the rise), more brides and grooms want to focus on making their wedding day intimate and unique. Camping […]

Everything You Need to Know About a Camping Wedding

Weddings

Iceland Destination Wedding | Brit Rader Photography

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If you’re looking for an unforgettable elopement destination, look no further than Iceland! This stunning country is home to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world and offers couples a lot of amazing options for their big day. Whether you’re looking for adventure (like saying your vows in front of a volcano or […]

The Most Romantic Place to Elope: Iceland

Adventure

Wedding Photography | Brit Rader Photography

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You’re planning a destination wedding and getting everything ready for your beautiful day, you have the perfect location picked out, and your guest list is fine-tuned… the one thing that remains is the question of your wedding photographer. You keep wondering to yourself “should I travel with my own destination wedding photographer?”  Choosing a photographer […]

Bring Your Own Destination Wedding Photographer – Here’s Why

Destination

Couple eloping on the beach | Brit Rader Photography

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I’m so stoked you’ve made the brave decision to elope! If you’re eloping, then chances are you’re dreading the conversation where you have to talk to your family about eloping. Telling them that you don’t want a big wedding and instead want to run off and get married can be difficult. But it doesn’t have […]

Eloping? Here’s How to Talk to Your Family About It

Elopements

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