There is a live Q&A today at 1 with the executive editor of The Knot on the Washington Post website.   Submit questions and get tips and advice about your wedding budget.

I’ve lived in the Portland area for five years and am ashamed to admit that last week was my first trip out to Peaks Island.  I’ll be photographing a wedding at the Inn on Peaks later this summer and have been a bit anxious about dealing with the ferry.  When Kristina and Derrick suggested heading out to Peaks to scope out the wedding venue and shoot their engagement photos, I jumped at the opportunity.  No surprise — the ferry is totally easy and no big deal and the island is adorable with stunning views from just about everywhere.  

Anyone who is lucky enough to know Kristina and Derrick knows what a loving, kind, and FUN couple they are.  Photographing them was super, and I can hardly wait until September for the wedding.