Hiring a DJ vs. Creating a Playlist for your Wedding Reception
While hiring live music for your wedding offers the excitement of a performance, it’s not in everyone’s budget. DJs are becoming increasingly popular in the wedding industry for ceremonies and receptions. A DJ usually comes with a lower price tag than hiring a full-on band. Additionally, a DJ comes with a lot of benefits including convenience, a diverse selection, authentic and/or alternative versions of songs, and better volume control.
5 Tips for Planning a Stress-Free Bachelorette Party (On a Budget)
Planning a bachelorette party is a crucial part of the maid of honor's duties. Although it can be overwhelming, it’s still possible to plan a truly memorable bachelorette party. Here are a few tips and suggestions on how you can make a bride's bachelorette party an unforgettable experience without putting unnecessary strain on your budget.
7 Tips for Beating the Heat at your Summer Wedding in BC
POV: you’re planning your summer wedding and while of course you’re excited, you might be worried about the heat. Emily from Behind the Veil Weddings has you covered with 7 tips and tricks to preparing for your summer wedding in BC!
18 Tips for Planning for Inclement Weather on your Wedding Day
POV: you’re getting married in a few days/weeks, the weather app on your phone is by far the most used, and you’re worried about inclement weather on your wedding day. I get it! You put so much work and planning into this day and you want it to be perfect. That’s why I’ve made this blog to help prepare you for whatever weather you might run into.
6 What to Wear Tips: Spring Photos in Kamloops, British Columbia
The majority of my clients after booking their session immediately think — “Kaeli, BUT WHAT DO I WEAR?” Let’s talk about what to wear to make your photos timeless and genuinely you.
11 Tips for Writing the Perfect Wedding Vows for your Partner
A lot of couples are deciding to write their own vows these days. But the thought of writing your own vows can be daunting —
“What should I say?”
“What are my promises to my partner?”
“What if I say the wrong thing?”
That’s why I’ve created this list of 11 tips for writing your own vows, so you can relax, get rid of those doubts, and know your vows will be perfect.
The Story of My Surprise Wedding — and why you should have a unique, untraditional wedding too!
That’s right — my husband and I had a SURPRISE WEDDING! It was the most magical day and I have zero regrets.
Read the story and the details on how we pulled it off!
8 Reasons Why a Personal Branding Photo Session Will Help your Business
Of course while the star of your business is the products you sell or the services you provide, your brand & business is constantly growing and evolving. If the photos on your website and social media don’t reflect your current brand and show your customers who you are, it may be time for some updated branding photos.
A Fun and Playful Couples Photoshoot in Kamloops, BC at Peterson Creek Park
While my brand features a lot of romantic and elegant images, I work with a lot of couples who love to have fun! View the gallery from this fun, playful, and laughter-filled session with M+O.
What to wear: 9 Wardrobe Tips for a Boho Maternity Photoshoot in Kamloops BC
Soon-to-be-mommas can get overwhelmed when choosing what to wear for their maternity session. That's why I've put together this helpful list to give you some inspiration when choosing your outfit, so you can worry less about what to wear, and more about how gorgeous you look while growing your beautiful bump!
8 Ways to Make your Wedding Party Photos More Fun and Unique
Oftentimes wedding parties dread the time of day where everyone is rounded up & told that it is time to take pictures — but this should be one of the most enjoyable parts of your day! I’ve created this list of ideas to help make your wedding party photos more fun for everyone involved. ⠀
Winter Elopement Styled Shoot — Boho Meets Vintage Hollywood Glam Wedding in Kamloops, BC
How I brought my vision to life and a step-by-step guide for photographers to plan their own styled shoot.
Building your Wedding Day Timeline — tips from a BC Wedding Photographer
The timeline of your day might be the most important piece of preparation for us photographers. It helps us guide you through the day smoothly and keep things on track. That’s why I’ve created this resource to help you build yours.
Interview with a Kamloops Private Chef / Wedding & Event Caterer
After working with Paige from Sage and Plate and experiencing her talent first-hand, I was eager to hear more about her experiences in the hospitality industry and how she works with couples on their wedding day to provide a unique and authentic dining experience.
6 Ways to Prepare your Space for an Aesthetic In-Home Family Photo Session
Maybe you’re looking around your house and seeing all those toys spread out across the floor, the dirty dishes in the sink, and think to yourself “my home isn’t photo worthy”. But your home is photo-worthy because it’s just that — your home. But let’s chat about how you can prepare your space for your photo session.
28 Items to Incorporate on your Wedding Day to make your Photos More Memorable
Your wedding day is one of the most memorable days of your life — there are a lot of elements you can incorporate into your day that may make it feel even more special and unique to your love story.
14 Foolproof Ways to Keep the Kids Entertained at your Wedding
Many couples are bound to have a few kids attending their wedding. The question is — how do we keep them entertained? No matter your budget, this list is filled with foolproof ways to keep the kids entertained during the reception.
6 Reasons Why You Should Book an In-Home Family Photo Session
Sometimes my clients are wondering how they can make their images more personal and meaningful. That’s why I’ve created this list of 6 reasons why you should book an in-home session. An in-home is the easiest (and my favourite) way to give more love to these photos that will be hanging in their home for years to come.
2022 Breakfast with Santa Event in Kamloops BC w/ Coast Hotels and Uptown Chefs
The 2022 Breakfast with Santa event was such a wonderful success! View the gallery here.
Connor + Emily’s Stunning, Snowy downtown Saskatoon Winter Wedding
HECK YES, I TRAVEL! Capturing Connor and Emily’s winter wedding in downtown Saskatoon, SK was so special for me considering they are good friends of mine. See a peek into their gallery here.