The Journal

Jan 20
4 min

To the Stressed Out Bride | part 1 of 5

If you’re a Stressed Out Bride, consider these three tips on how you can give yourself the support you need to return to a joyful wedding...

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Kimber Morgan

Jan 13
3 min

Time flies by when…

The fleeting moments as the foundational makeup of Time can be most felt on your wedding day. Everyone tells you, “it goes by fast,” and...

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Kimber Morgan

Jan 6
3 min

Pros and Cons of Wedding Videography

One of the biggest decisions brides and grooms struggle over is whether to hire a wedding videographer or not. Of course, there are hundreds

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TRYP by Wyndham Pittsburgh: a Photographer’s Review

Kimber Morgan

Dec 30, 2020
3 min

TRYP by Wyndham Pittsburgh: a Photographer’s Review

If I haven’t gushed to you about shooting bride and groom portraits at TRYP Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville, then here’s your chance....

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What To Do After Booking Your Wedding Photographer

Kimber Morgan

Dec 16, 2020
2 min

What To Do After Booking Your Wedding Photographer

If you ask me, “what should I do after booking my photographer,” I would ask you, “What’s next most important to you about your wedding...

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How to Plan Your Wedding with NO Regrets

Kimber Morgan

Dec 2, 2020
3 min

How to Plan Your Wedding with NO Regrets

Whether you’re hiring a wedding planner to help keep your wedding day details organized or choosing to do it yourself, there IS a way to...

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How to Book Your Preferred Wedding Photographer

Kimber Morgan

Oct 7, 2020
4 min

How to Book Your Preferred Wedding Photographer

hen couples first get engaged, one of the first three vendors they typically book is their photographer. Why? Because not all venues, photog

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Essentials for Choosing Your People with Purpose (Part 2 of 2)

Kimber Morgan

Sep 30, 2020
3 min

Essentials for Choosing Your People with Purpose (Part 2 of 2)

Budget and location are two of the most important factors to wedding planning, and the size of your guest list will heavily impact both.

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Essentials for Choosing Your People with Purpose (Part 1 of 2)

Kimber Morgan

Sep 23, 2020
3 min

Essentials for Choosing Your People with Purpose (Part 1 of 2)

Your bridal party peeps will be with you throughout your entire wedding planning process, encouraging you and helping you enjoy it all, so

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Kimber Morgan

Jul 9, 2020
4 min

Micro wedding. Elopement. Or Minimony?

Micro wedding. Elopement. Minimony. Sequel wedding. What's the difference and which is best for us?

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Kimber Morgan

Jun 16, 2020
4 min

5 Details to Bring to Your Bridal Suite

Coordinate with your photographer and bring these simple five items to your bridal suite as you’re getting ready, prepare yourself for...

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Kimber Morgan

Jun 10, 2020
3 min

What about the Cookie Table?

In our post-coronavirus environment, health and immune system safety is an even greater concern, and the Cookie Table may look different.

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Kimber Morgan

Apr 15, 2020
7 min

The Zoom Wedding She Never Planned For

If you’re facing some tough decisions right now as a bride getting married soon, I hope Sophia and Brandon’s wedding story encourages...

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Kimber Morgan

Feb 26, 2020
2 min

5 Tips for Your Best Sparkler Exit

Planning your sparkler exit takes some forethought, but consider these five points, and your sparkler exit will be a breeze!

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Meredith & Petey at The Barn at Mahogany Hill

Kimber Morgan

Feb 15, 2020
2 min

Meredith & Petey at The Barn at Mahogany Hill

Working with couples I already know in real life, outside of wedding-related things, is becoming one of my favorite things. Meredith (the...

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How to Stress Less During Wedding Planning

Kimber Morgan

Dec 3, 2019
3 min

How to Stress Less During Wedding Planning

I get it. Planning isn't everyone's strength, let alone planning an entire day's experience for so many friends and family members. You're..

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