Blogs
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By: Lexi Applebach You’ve just spent the last hour in front of the mirror, getting ready, did your hair and makeup in a super cute getting ready outfit, the playlist was hitting while you got ready, and you feel like a solid 100/10. But the second you get to the door of the venue, that…
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By: Lexi Applebach Moving from Nevada to Newcastle, I’ve had to learn a lot of new “languages.” I’ve mastered the art of the Greggs order, and I finally understand that “you alreet” is saying hi and not asking how you are doing. But the biggest culture shock? The headwear at events. Back home, a hat…
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By: Lexi Applebach One of the biggest culture shocks for expat couples, and even local couples who haven’t read the fine print yet is the strict structure of a British wedding ceremony. You basically have two options: a government-sanctioned “Legal” wedding, or an “Illegal” celebrant-led wedding. Which one you choose dictates a lot more than…
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By: Lexi Applebach An engagement shoot isn’t just about getting a nice picture for your save-the-dates. I look at it as your dress rehearsal. It is the only chance you get to test out how you and your partner actually feel in front of a professional lens before the pressure of your actual wedding day…
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By: Lexi Applebach We’ve all been there. It is 11:30 PM, you have 42 tabs open, and you are completely convinced that if you just find the exact right hex code for “sage green,” your entire wedding vision will flawlessly fall into place. Building a digital color palette gives you a massive dopamine hit. It…
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By: Lexi Applebach You’ve set the date, found the venue, and now you’re looking at the quotes. If you’ve felt a bit of sticker shock lately, you aren’t alone. By 2026, the average cost of a high-end wedding photographer and videographer team can easily eat up a huge chunk of your budget. Then, you see…
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By: Lexi Applebach I’m still coming down from the high of my very first wedding showcase! It was such a massive milestone for me trying to connect and get into the wedding industry in Newcastle. I spent the day at The Exchange 1856 with Emma Jordan Weddings and Colette Malik Consultancy, and honestly, the whole…
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By: Lexi Applebach Usually, the first thing people ask when they hear my accent is: “How did you end up here? You’re from Nevada? You’re a far away from home, aren’t you?” If you had told me five years ago that she’d fall in love with a city in the North of England, move across…
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By: Lexi Applebach For years, the wedding industry has been obsessed with the “money shot.” We’ve prioritized the overhead tablescape, the perfectly symmetrical floral arch, and the editorial pose. But as we move through 2026, we’re seeing a massive shift. Couples aren’t just asking, “How does it look?”, they are asking, “How does it feel…
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By: Lexi Applebach You just finished touring a gorgeous property, and you are finally sitting back in your car. It is incredibly easy to let the excitement take over after admiring the historic architecture or a massive, beautiful space. But before you drive away, you need to have a grounded conversation while the details are…
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