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Hi there! Welcome to the CBP blog, a place to share wedding beauty, our lives, travels, and plenty of tips. I'm glad you're here and I hope you'll stick around!

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A Garden Themed Gray Bridge Wedding: Amanda & Daniel

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a beautiful summer wedding at Gray Bridge wedding venue in Washington.

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Romantic Swiftwater Cellars Wedding: Sydney & Cole | Seattle Wedding Photographer

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A Romantic Swiftwater Cellars Wedding: Sydney and Cole Sydney and Cole’s summer wedding at Swiftwater Cellars was one of those days that just felt good in every possible way—sunny, emotional, and full of sweet full-circle moments for me personally. Tucked near Suncadia, Swiftwater Cellars is such a beautiful destination, with vineyards, mountain views, and that […]

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From Eiffel Tower to Montmartre: Exploring the Romantic Settings for a Paris Engagement Shoot

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Travel

Settings for a Paris Engagement Shoot In the City of Love, capturing your special moments against the backdrop of stunning architecture and dreamy landscapes is a must. Paris, with its iconic landmarks and romantic charm, offers the perfect setting for an unforgettable Paris engagement shoot. From the breathtaking heights of the Eiffel Tower to the […]

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8 Helpful Things Your Wedding Photographer Wants You to Know (Before You Say ‘I Do’)

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Things Your Wedding Photographer Wants You To Know Before the Big Day (Real Talk from a Utah & Seattle Wedding Photographer with 16+ Years of Experience) After photographing hundreds of weddings over the past 16 years across Utah, Seattle, California, and all over the world, I’ve learned that the most magical, effortless wedding days don’t […]

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Lena & Sal’s Crescent Bay Beach Wedding: A Rainbow of Love

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Mormon No More: Lena & Sal’s San Clemente Oceanfront Wedding Story

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Mike and Maria Rainy Swiftwater Cellars Wedding

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A rainy wedding day for Mike and Maria’s Swiftwater Cellars Wedding.

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Colorful Port Gamble Wedding: John and Elizabeth

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Bridal Education

John and Elizabeth’s Colorful Port Gamble Summer Wedding There are some wedding days that feel like they were lifted straight out of a storybook, and John and Elizabeth’s Port Gamble summer wedding was exactly that. Nestled on the Kitsap Peninsula with sweeping views of the water, historic charm, and lush gardens, Port Gamble was the […]

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10 Fun & Unique Wedding Exit Ideas

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10 Fun & Unique Wedding Send Off Ideas That Look Amazing in Photos (and Aren’t Bubbles) When planning your exit, remember to explore various wedding send off ideas. If you’re planning a wedding, you’ve probably seen the classic “bubble exit” all over Pinterest — and while bubbles are charming in daylight, they’re one of the […]

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