Family
Celebrate the beauty of family in your love story with inspiring ideas, expert advice, and heartfelt stories. From navigating family dynamics during wedding planning to creating meaningful ways to honor loved ones on your special day, explore inclusive tips and resources that strengthen bonds and celebrate every unique family.
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Brittany and Alex’s Modern Rainbow-Colored Baby Shower
Read Article: Brittany and Alex’s Modern Rainbow-Colored Baby ShowerWhen Brittany and Alex learned they were pregnant, they knew this time around was going to be different.
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10 Magical Unicorn Cakes to Inspire Your Next Party Dessert
Read Article: 10 Magical Unicorn Cakes to Inspire Your Next Party DessertUnicorn cakes have been storming Instagram and we cannot get enough of their whimsical designs!
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My #1 Piece of Pregnancy Advice
Read Article: My #1 Piece of Pregnancy AdviceAs I enter the final countdown of my pregnancy journey (thank goodness!), I wanted to share an important nugget of information that truly altered my understanding of the birth process.
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Kate and Lauren’s Adorable Fall Family Session
Read Article: Kate and Lauren’s Adorable Fall Family SessionKate and Lauren met on a summer night while out with friends more than eight years ago.
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Adam and Brad’s Affectionate Family Engagement Session in the Park
Read Article: Adam and Brad’s Affectionate Family Engagement Session in the ParkAndrea Zajonc Photography captured this beaming family of three in the Pearl District of Portland for an adorably charming family session to commemorate Adam and Brad’s engagement. With freshly baked cookies and a playground beckoning nearby, Adam and Brad knew they had the perfect recipe to keep their son happily entertained for their emotive family shoot.
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Brittny and Eric’s Greenery-Filled Unisex Baby Shower
Read Article: Brittny and Eric’s Greenery-Filled Unisex Baby ShowerJove Meyer Events brought this mom’s gender-neutral greenery-filled vision to life by taping lush leaves to the walls and creating a gift teepee overflowing with ferns and florals.
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A Nursery Tour with an Industrial Beach Vibe
Read Article: A Nursery Tour with an Industrial Beach VibeAlexa and Carlos worked with designer Vanessa Antonelli to create a sanctuary boasting both industrial and beach vibes, utilizing the beautiful bones of their home (tall walnut doors, crown moldings) with elements such as driftwood and metal.
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A Vintage Where the Wild Things Are-Themed Baby Shower
Read Article: A Vintage Where the Wild Things Are-Themed Baby ShowerThe beautiful mother-to-be looked to the classic children’s book, Where the Wild Things Are, for her baby shower inspiration.
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From Bump to Baby: Must-Have Products to Get You Through Those Early Years
Read Article: From Bump to Baby: Must-Have Products to Get You Through Those Early YearsMy husband and I just began our baby registry and I don’t think I’ve ever felt so overwhelmed.
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An Elephant-Themed Nursery Tour
Read Article: An Elephant-Themed Nursery TourThe adorable animal-themed nursery that Nicole and Danies created for their son Benjamin, and captured by Ashley Halas Photography, is anything but wild — the soft palette of grays and blues evoke a sense of calm and serenity.
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A Sweet Family Session that Documents Bump to Newborn
Read Article: A Sweet Family Session that Documents Bump to NewbornThis beautiful family session is a collection of images captured by Peachie Photography of Ashley and Kim’s growing family.
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‘Dancing With the Stars’ Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd’s Elegant Nursery Tour
Read Article: ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd’s Elegant Nursery TourDancing With the Stars pros Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd welcomed their first child, Shai Aleksander, into the world earlier this month.
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A Fun-Filled Playground Family Session
Read Article: A Fun-Filled Playground Family SessionThe adorable Bennett family enlisted Darin Crofton Photography to capture their family session at the local playground in their Florida neighborhood.
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A Loving Expecting Session in the Park
Read Article: A Loving Expecting Session in the ParkWe absolutely adore how soon-to-be dad Chris looks at Alexis lovingly as she carries their firstborn, Malia.
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An Adorably Creative Dog Cake Smash Gender Reveal
Read Article: An Adorably Creative Dog Cake Smash Gender RevealPhotographer Elizabeth Moore and her husband Matt did a creative twist to the traditional cake smash gender reveal by incorporating their dogs.
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6 Things Not to Say to Someone Who Is Trying to Conceive
Read Article: 6 Things Not to Say to Someone Who Is Trying to ConceiveMy husband and I were trying to conceive for 11 months before we lucked out, and while I certainly understand that’s not nearly as long as some couples who struggle for years, it was enough to twinge at certain insensitive comments from friends and family.
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An Adorable Greenhouse Mommy + Me Session
Read Article: An Adorable Greenhouse Mommy + Me SessionRachelAnne wanted to create a special album for her husband for their fourth wedding anniversary, and decided to enlist Genel Lynne Photography for an oh-so-sweet session on their daughter Harvest’s first birthday.
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Nicole and Jordan’s Sunny Afternoon Family Session
Read Article: Nicole and Jordan’s Sunny Afternoon Family SessionNicole and Jordan spent a sunny afternoon outside with their two kids, Olivia (6) and Spencer (4), with Jenni Marie Photography behind the lens capturing their carefree play, complete with body climbing, field twirling and giggling kisses.
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We’re Swooning Over These Invitations for Boy, Girl and Gender-Neutral First Birthdays
Read Article: We’re Swooning Over These Invitations for Boy, Girl and Gender-Neutral First BirthdaysI love the medley of first birthday invitation designs that Basic Invite has to offer, ranging from cutesy to sophisticated, whimsical to modern, all of which can really fuel inspiration for the entire party aesthetic.
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Oh So Sweet Pink Nursery Inspiration
Read Article: Oh So Sweet Pink Nursery InspirationToday’s soft and sweet nursery inspiration evokes a dreamy, calming vibe thanks to the soft pink tones, white furniture and light gray walls.
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Xbox-Themed Birthday Party with Epic Game Truck
Read Article: Xbox-Themed Birthday Party with Epic Game TruckThe kids sugared up with Xbox-controller cookies, cake pops and cupcakes and then challenged each other to more than 40 games in an actual game truck.
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Sunset Family Session at Del Mar Beach
Read Article: Sunset Family Session at Del Mar BeachTheir relaxed captures showcase them just enjoying themselves at Del Mar beach in California as a family — with little Kendall cheesing it up for a few!
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Josh and Cara’s Romantic High Falls State Park Engagement Shoot
Read Article: Josh and Cara’s Romantic High Falls State Park Engagement ShootFor their engagement shoot, Laura Watson Photography took Josh and Cara to High Falls State Park in Georgia where the beautiful water and landscape served as a gorgeous backdrop in their photos.
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Best Friends Fine Art Expecting Session
Read Article: Best Friends Fine Art Expecting SessionThis expecting session was inspired by flowy gowns, floral crowns and a fine art feel.

