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Last name change after marriage | Brit Rader Wedding Photography

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Like the design of your engagement ring or the style of your wedding, your last name change after marriage is entirely a personal decision. The majority of women adopt their husband’s last name, according to one of the largest data analyses in recent years, showing that this long-standing tradition is still widely popular.  For many, […]

The Complete Guide to Your Last Name Change After Marriage

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Reading wedding vows to each other | Brit Rader Photography

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Traditional wedding vows do the trick, sure. But, writing your own personal wedding vows can be incredibly romantic, or funny, whatever your relationship style is. I’ve certainly heard some good ones from my couples over the years.  No matter the kind of wedding you choose to have, one of the most important moments of the […]

Write the Most Memorable Wedding Vows Ever With This Guide

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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

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

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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

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