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Wedding Day Timelines

This is probably not the most fun part of the wedding prep but it is the most vital part. a wedding timeline can make or break the flow of your day so it’s important to make sure you optimize every part of it. I suggest cluing in your coordinator and photographer to maximize your day to get the photos and time you want with the most important aspects.

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My Family

Naomi’s 11th Birthday Party

I must say that I may have enjoyed planning this party more than my daughter. She just wanted to spend time with her cousins so it was win win. This spa party was complete with a sugar scrub craft, pinata, and delicious finger foods.

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Beef Stew in a bowl

Recipes

Beef Stew

Stop worry about what to cook this week. This is bound to make you feel warm and cozy while you don’t do a whole lot. That’s right, this is a slow cooker recipe so all you have to do it set it and enjoy later.

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Wedding Wednesday

Advice For Those Engaged And On A Budget

Looking back on our wedding I wish people would have given us advice when we ere newly engaged. There is a lot of things we would have done differently but we felt we had to do what the industry was doing at the time. Don’t waste time following the industry. Look at these pieces of advice to encourage you to go for what you want! And Bonus: I included a free resource for Bride and Grooms to use.

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Grand Ravines Winter Engagement

Blog Posts

George and Jordan Pt 1

The Grand Ravines of Allendale in the middle of winter. The beautiful wheat fields, and misty rain brought a dreamy vibe to George and Jordan’s session. You would have no idea that the snow was melting. You could just see the sweet romantic chemistry between the two and the horrible weather could not stop it.

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All Personal

Homemade Pizza

Do you love pizza? Let me tell you… I could eat this any day of the week and sometime any meal. Come check out my pizza recipe that I know you’ll love.

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I'm Kara, West Michigan Photographer, Wife, Mom of two kids and our sweet Maltipoo. I hope you stay a while or reach out to chat!

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