If you follow my social media, you know that I’m a big supporter of community over competition. I believe in uplifting others especially in the wedding industry because we can all work together to succeed in this business! Plus, if you form relationships with other wedding pros, they will refer you to their clients and vice versa. It’s a win-win!!

I was super excited to interview Olivia Terrell, the owner of Willow Tree Planning here in Cleveland, Tennessee. She helps brides plan their weddings on a budget and loves being their “hype girl” with great attention to detail and making sure your special day goes smoothly! She has become a friend of mine not just in the wedding industry but as a mom friend as well, since both of our kids are friends too 🙂

Once you’ve got the gorgeous ring, you want to start planning your engagement session with your spouse-to-be so you can send out Save the Date’s! But who should take your engagement photos? A friend? A family member? Another photographer who charges less for sessions? It may be less expensive to find alternative options for your engagement photos, but the best person for your engagement session is your wedding photographer! Here are a few reasons why!