#TheCraftedWife: Our Engagement Shoot + Tips for Taking Photos in NYC

Our Engagement Shoot + Tips for Taking Photos in NYCIf you’re currently engaged and considering whether or not to do a shoot before the wedding I say absolutely do it! Weddings are certainly expensive and this is an additional cost, but if you can make it happen it’s worth it. I’m so in love with how these photos turned out, but they’ve also come in handy for other parts of wedding planning (wedding website, stationery, announcements, etc).

When I found out Mary Costa was visiting the east coast for a short trip, I knew we had to book our session with her! Here are some of my favorites from our shoot together plus a few tips if you’re looking to shoot in NYC! Continue reading…

DIY Rainbow Recipe Card Box

DIY Rainbow Recipe Card BoxHeading into the holiday season and winter can only mean one thing… it’s time to eat! So much for that wedding diet, right? To help keep your recipes organized, and to brighten up your kitchen counters, make this rainbow recipe card box! It can be done in a few simple steps and you can even scroll down to grab free printable cards. Here’s how: Continue reading…

Friday Links

Friday LinksHappy Friday and happy November! It’s been raining all week here in New York, so my plan is to take advantage of the sun over the weekend while I can (but to also avoid the marathon on Sunday because that’s going to be CROWDED). Central Park should finally be at peak leaf season and I can’t wait to take in all the colors, hopefully photos to come! Wishing you a relaxing and beautiful weekend, now on to the links you don’t want to miss: Continue reading…

Behind the Scenes: October

Behind the Scenes: OctoberHappy, happy Halloween! We’re at the end of October and just like that, there’s only two months left in the decade. WHAT?! Is that even real because it seems so strange to comprehend. This was a busy month around here, but overall lovely and perfectly fall. Here are the behind the scenes: Continue reading…