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Wedding Planning Doesn’t Have to be Hard.

It’s no secret that planning a wedding can be a full-time job. And when you’re already working a full-time job, that makes two full-time jobs. Nobody has time for that. That’s why we here at J. La Plante Photo have spent years writing informational articles chock-full of Colorado wedding planning tips to help guide you through the entire wedding planning process as efficiently and as painlessly as humanly possible.

Since we’re one of the first vendors couples tend to book after setting their wedding date, we’ve picked up a ton of knowledge over the years when it comes planning weddings. We’ve seen what works, what doesn’t work and we’ve become proficient in helping guide our couples throughout the year-long (or more) process leading up to the big day.

While we photograph weddings all over the United States and abroad, we shoot the majority of our weddings right here in Colorado, so some of these articles are Colorado-centric. Tips for planning mountain weddings, lists of the best wedding venues in Colorado, figuring out contingency plans to cope with the unpredictable weather we have in the Rocky Mountains; that sort of thing.

But the vast majority of the information we’ve laid out below will apply whether you’re planning a wedding in Colorado or California or Italy or anywhere else. We answer questions such as “How much should we pay for wedding photography?” and “How many hours of coverage do we need?” We also provide ideas for unique wedding send offs that don’t involve sparklers, ideas for incorporating your pets into your wedding, and about a million other things. Take some time to peruse our archives of Colorado wedding planning tips. If you have any questions or comments for us or if you have an idea for a topic that we haven’t covered, please reach out to us via email, text, phone, carrier pigeon, Pony Express or any other preferred method of communication!

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Where to Propose in Colorado

Colorado is an incredibly popular destination not only for weddings, but for proposals as well. If you’re planning on proposing to your significant other in Colorado, you’re probably trying to narrow down locations. Truthfully, you could pull over anywhere on the side of the highway and have an equally beautiful view in this state. But…
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Should We Do A First Look?

Throughout the wedding planning process, there are a ton of decisions that need to be made. Should we get married in the mountains or the city? Do we hire a DJ or a band? What should we serve for dinner? Which song will we play for our first dance? But one question you may not…
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Should We Have Kids at Our Wedding?

So, you’re planning a wedding and getting ready to send out invitations. You might be wondering if you should let your friends and family members bring their kids. There are no right or wrong answers to this question. It’s just a matter of what’s right for you and your wedding. Here are some of the…
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Top 10 Best Wedding Venues in Colorado

Colorado is one of the most naturally-beautiful places in the world. The majestic Rocky Mountains comprise approximately fifty percent of the Centennial State, which makes for an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. It also makes Colorado one heck of a good place to have a wedding. So, with the multitude of picturesque wedding venues throughout the state,…
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How to Safely Store Your Wedding Photos

Data storage technology has made leaps and bounds in the 21st century and the way wedding photographers deliver photos has changed dramatically in recent years. In this article, we’re going to explain how you can expect to receive your wedding photos and, more importantly, how to safely store your wedding photos once you have them….
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Wedding DJ or Wedding Band?

Who doesn’t like a kick-ass dance party that lasts until the wee hours of the morning? I know I do, both as a wedding guest and as a photographer. But there’s a decision you need to make when planning your wedding and deciding what type of dance party you’d like to have: should we hire…
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