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Something Something about about Leigha: Leigha: When When I’m not I’mworking not working withwith beautiful beautiful couples, couples, I canI be canfound be found teaching teaching in a high in a high school school classroom, classroom, catching catching a KDsa coffee KDs coffee date date withwith my sweet my sweet fiancé, fiancé, or laughing or laughing at The at Office.

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Wanderthirst Photography Photography style: Dark, earthy, photo-journalistic

Favorite type of wedding to shoot: Small, intimate weddings + elopements

Biggest tip for brides: There are no real rules for how to get married besides signing your name on your marriage certificate! Do absolutely whatever you want!

Something about Morgan: I am equal parts adventurer and couch potato! You'll either find me car camping in the mountains or binge watching TV at home.

Maggie Bradshaw Photo

Photography style: Natural, connected, joyful Favorite type of wedding to shoot: Weddings that feel authentic to the couple, ones that you can feel the intentionality throughout the day.

Biggest tip for brides:

Don't be afraid to do something different but always keep the focus of your day on the commitment you are making. No one else's opinions should affect how you decide to construct your special day.

Something about Maggie: Traveling is my passion, and nothing makes me happier than bringing others along on my adventures to show them the places I love so deeply. Seeing others fall in love with the same places as me brings me some serious joy!

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FUN FACTS: The gown in Suzy G's photo is from L Bridal Couture and is by Hayley Paige!

Breanna did a lot of the prep work for starting L Bridal Couture.

The gown in Leigha Ardoin's photo is also from L Bridal Couture and is by Pronovias. Leigha is a L Bride too!

Wanderthirst and Maggie Bradshaw shot sister weddings shown on page 11 with both gowns from L Bridal Couture.

Maggie Bradshaw shot the cover photos and all L Bridal Couture photos in this guide!

Our cover model--Beth Trahan's dad owns Luxury Limousine!

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