According to wedding website sources, June is still the most popular month for nuptials. But the fall months are gaining in popularity. And why not? Besides boasting less expensive venues, flowers and (sometimes) wedding photographers … autumn offers oftentimes more comfortable weather than summer months. Plus yummy fall colors and cool weather styles. Our Lily & Lime wedding photographers are ready to perfectly capture your dream fall wedding!

Almost everyone has that one relative or friend who is into photography, but just doesn’t have the money to pursue the education to make a career out of it. In most cases, it’s more of a hobby or a passion that they indulge in. If you’re on a budget and in need of a photographer for your wedding (or any other special event), chances are you’re going to consider that friend or relative. They may have even already offered you a prime rate for your wedding photography. But when it comes to your most precious moments, you’re most likely going to end up saving money and hassle by hiring a professional photographer right from the start and here’s why:

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then Instagram could fill volumes with wedding inspiration.

Let’s face it, sometimes words just get in the way. Images are instant and the initial response they  provoke can be key to helping you create your own bridal style.

Here are some of our favorite Instagram accounts to get you started!

Happy Key Lime Pie Day!

What?! You’ve never heard of Key Lime Pie Day?!

No worries. It’s a fairly new holiday. (Best we can tell, its inception was either 2014 or 2015 -- depending on your research.) But as we are Lily & Lime,  we make it our business to know about all things lime. Like Key Lime Pie Day, dubbed as “one last slice of summer before autumn.”

Thank you. Two little words. Easy to say. But, at times, difficult to show. Especially to those closest to you -- your bridesmaids and groomsmen. However, gratitude doesn’t have to be extravagant. Heart-felt, useful gifts are often best for expressing your appreciation to your wedding party. Our Lily & Lime wedding photographers have captured some great wedding party gifts for those on a budget -- creative ways to say “thanks,” without breaking the bank.

We know there were weddings before there was an Internet. But, honestly, sometimes we wonder how. With so much advice and experience out there, it can be hard to know where to begin. Your wedding photography friends at Lily & Lime to the rescue! Here are our choices for the best wedding inspiration blogs and websites. 

Budget-friendly wedding flowers? Oxymoron? Not so. With a little flexibility and creativity, you can keep wedding costs on track while still letting a beautiful day bloom. Here are our favorite wallet-friendly, wedding flower ideas that have been captured by our Lily & Lime wedding photographers!

One of the most anticipated moments of any wedding (perhaps second only to your first marital kiss) is the cutting of the cake.

All eyes are on you and yours … and the delectable mountain of buttercream and sugar between you.

The best wedding cake, or cakes, (we think) is one that is quintessentially yours -- in taste, design and decoration.

Grandparents. The importance and love for grandparents is immeasurable. We want to show them how much they mean to us and make sure they know and can feel their importance.  If you want to acknowledge your grandparents on your most special day, there are many ways to do it!

We’ve all been to that wedding. The one where you wonder which side of the aisle to sit on, where you can find a wedding ceremony program, or where to go and what to do after the ceremony but before the party. While all of this might seem obvious to the newlyweds and their families, guests sometimes have a tough time navigating the nuptial terrain. You can help guide your guests with DIY wedding signage that is fun, functional and shows off your own unique couple style. Bonus: Done right, your signage becomes a part of your wedding decor, and makes for great photo opportunities for you Lily & Lime wedding photographer!