NOTES FOR THE DAY YOU’RE PLANNING

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Thoughtful ideas and practical guides for collecting every side of your wedding story.

April 28, 2026

How to Take Wedding Photos With Kids (That Actually Turn Out Good)

Flower girls, ring bearers, and tiny cousins running everywhere. Here is how to take wedding photos with kids that actually turn out good — without anyone crying.

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April 28, 2026

How to Share Wedding Drone Footage With Guests (And Get Their Drone Shots Back)

Drones are everywhere at weddings now. Here is how to share wedding drone footage with guests, plus how to collect any drone or aerial shots they took on the day.

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April 28, 2026

How to Handle Duplicate Wedding Photos From Multiple Guests

Collected hundreds of guest photos and now half look the same? Here is how to handle duplicate wedding photos from multiple guests without losing your mind.

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April 27, 2026

How to Include Pets in Your Wedding Photos (Without It Being a Disaster)

Want your dog (or cat, or even a horse) in your wedding photos? Here is how to include pets in wedding photos without chaos, stress, or muddy paw prints on your dress.

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April 27, 2026

Wedding Photo Christmas Card Ideas: How to Use Your Wedding Photos for the Holidays

Got married this year? Here are wedding photo Christmas card ideas that actually look good — plus tips on layouts, captions, and which photos work best for holiday cards.

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April 27, 2026

How to Involve Grandparents in Your Wedding Photos (And Why It Matters)

Wondering how to involve grandparents in wedding photos in a meaningful way? Here are real ideas for poses, moments, and family shots that you will treasure forever.

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April 25, 2026

How to Display Wedding Photos in Your Home After the Big Day

Got your wedding photos back and not sure what to do with them? Here's how to display wedding photos in your home in ways that actually look good — not like a shrine.

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April 25, 2026

Outdoor Wedding Photography in Harsh Sunlight: Tips That Actually Work

Planning an outdoor wedding with a midday ceremony? Here's how to handle harsh sunlight for wedding photos so nobody ends up squinting in every shot.

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April 25, 2026

How to Get Great Family Portrait Photos at Your Wedding Without the Chaos

Wedding family portraits don't have to be a logistical nightmare. Here's how to plan family portrait photos at your wedding so everyone actually ends up in the right shots.

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