Some things in life naturally go hand in hand, and for Arturo, that’s weddings and cigars. For the past decade, Arturo has been right alongside me, capturing wedding days through the lens at Shaina Lee Photography. He understands the rhythm of a wedding day, the moments that matter, and the experience couples want to create for their guests. So when he co-opened Prime Tobacconist, a premium cigar lounge and shop in Milford, Connecticut, it felt like a natural extension of what we’ve already been building together for years!

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Curated Wedding Cigar Bar from Prime Tobacconist

If you’re looking for a unique touch to elevate your wedding celebration, look no further than Prime Tobacconist! Imagine your guests gathering around a curated cigar bar, sipping cocktails, and enjoying a handcrafted cigar as the sun sets. It’s the kind of moment that feels timeless, and it’s exactly what Prime brings to your wedding!

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Wedding Day Logistics & Timelines

If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you know how much I’ve written about the importance of planning timelines and logistics when it comes to your wedding day. You’ve probably read my posts about planning sufficient portrait time and the benefits of doing a first look on your wedding day. They both touch upon how wedding timelines and logistics are incredibly important to plan out so you can maximize the enjoyment of your day!

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Remembering the Basics of Wedding Planning

After you get engaged and the wedding planning begins, it’s easy to get caught up in everything you have to accomplish to pull together your big day. Setting a budget, making a guest list, venue hunting, booking vendors… the list goes on. However, as you embark on the journey of wedding planning, these basics are quite often overlooked!

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Vendor Highlight | Loreta Daka Floral Boutique

One of the many things I love about my career as a wedding photographer is the opportunities that Arturo and I have to meet SO many talented and creative vendors. Loreta Daka of Loreta Daka Floral Boutique is one of those people who we truly admire in the Connecticut wedding industry!

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Vendor Highlight | Justice of the Peace Tiffany Blake

If sunshine were wrapped up into a person, it would be this incredible human right here! Tiffany Blake is a Justice of the Peace and celebrant, performing marriage ceremonies and celebrations in the state of Connecticut and other areas across the country. Each time we chat, I’m reminded of the important role she fills within the wedding industry.