Our Experts

We're proud to be connected to some of the most talented wedding professionals in the industry.

Ash Metry — Founder, BeachBride

Ash Metry

Founder

Founder, BeachBride

Houston, TX

Ash built BeachBride from direct experience in the wedding industry — including running TWBN, a wedding media and advertising network, investing in wedding planning software, and working alongside the vendors, advertisers, and platforms that couples interact with. He knows how this industry works from the inside, which shapes how BeachBride vets vendors, structures its guides, and presents information to couples.

Wedding media & advertising Wedding planning technology Vendor networks
linkedin.com/in/ashmetry →
Anna Kim — Destination Wedding Photographer

Anna Kim

Destination Wedding Photographer

Maui, Hawaii

Anna has photographed hundreds of destination weddings across the Hawaiian Islands and Pacific Rim. She contributes expert perspective on Maui, Oahu, and Kauai venue selection, permit logistics, and what couples should realistically expect shooting a beach ceremony in tropical light.

Hawaii destination specialistFine art documentary style
annakimphotography.com →
Jenna Lee Mauro — Wedding Photographer

Jenna Lee Mauro

Wedding Photographer

Honolulu, Hawaii

Based in Honolulu with over a decade shooting weddings on Oahu, Jenna has worked with couples from every state and a dozen countries. Her work has been published in The Knot and Style Me Pretty. She advises on permit requirements, beach access, and sunrise vs. sunset ceremony timing across Oahu's most-sought venues.

The KnotStyle Me Pretty
jennaleepictures.com →
Miriam Salgado — Wedding Photographer

Miriam Salgado

Wedding Photographer

Tampa, Florida

Miriam has photographed over 500 weddings across 12 years in the industry, spanning Florida's Gulf Coast beaches, Caribbean destinations, and international venues. She contributes to our Florida Keys and Dominican Republic coverage with first-hand knowledge of resort protocols and local vendor relationships.

500+ weddings12 years experience
mirsalgado.com →
Kyle Goldie — Destination Wedding Photographer

Kyle Goldie

Destination Wedding Photographer

International

Kyle and the Luma team have photographed destination weddings across Mexico, the Caribbean, Europe, and Southeast Asia. Published in Harper's Bazaar, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Brides, Kyle brings editorial-level expertise to our destination coverage and vendor recommendations for luxury destination markets.

Harper's BazaarMartha Stewart WeddingsBrides
lumaweddings.com →
Rupert Rogers — Luxury Wedding Photographer

Rupert Rogers

Luxury Wedding Photographer

New York, NY

Rupert specializes in high-end destination weddings across Europe and the Caribbean, with over 15 years photographing at landmark venues. Named one of Grace Ormonde's top six wedding photographers, he contributes expert guidance on Santorini, Amalfi Coast, and luxury resort weddings.

Grace Ormonde Top 6Luxury destination specialist
4eyesphotography.com →
Kimberly Phipps — Wedding Photographer

Kimberly Phipps

Wedding Photographer

Florida

Kimberly has built a career photographing Florida's beach weddings, from the Panhandle to the Keys. She contributes practical guidance on Florida's public beach permit process, best ceremony timing by season, and what to look for when evaluating a resort's wedding package.

Florida beach specialistResort wedding expert
dkphipps.com →
Gail Johnson — Master Wedding Planner

Gail Johnson

Master Wedding Planner

Atlanta, Georgia

With over 25 years in the industry, Gail is one of the most credentialed wedding planners in the Southeast. A published author, industry speaker, and former Brides magazine ambassador, she contributes strategic planning guidance — vendor contracts, realistic budget frameworks, and how to navigate destination logistics from a planner's perspective.

25+ years experienceBrides AmbassadorPublished author
gailjohnsonweddings.com →
Mollie Tobias — Wedding Photographer

Mollie Tobias

Wedding Photographer

Virginia

Mollie photographs intimate and destination weddings across the Mid-Atlantic and Caribbean. Her work has appeared in HuffPost, The Knot, WeddingWire, and Hill City Bride. She contributes to our planning guides with an emphasis on what couples from the East Coast should know when planning a destination wedding.

HuffPostThe KnotWeddingWire
mollietobiasphotography.com →
Julieta Amezcua — Destination Wedding Photographer

Julieta Amezcua

Destination Wedding Photographer

Los Cabos, Mexico

Julieta is based in Los Cabos and photographs destination weddings across Mexico's Baja Peninsula. She contributes first-hand expertise on Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo venues, resort protocols, permit requirements, and the practical realities couples face when planning a Mexican beach wedding.

Los Cabos specialistMexico destination expert
byjulieta.com →
Brandy Angel — Wedding Photographer

Brandy Angel

Wedding Photographer

Madison, Georgia

Brandy has spent over a decade photographing weddings throughout the South, contributing editorial work published in Style Me Pretty, HuffPost, PopSugar, and CBS. She brings a storytelling perspective to our coverage of outdoor and coastal weddings, and advises on what couples should realistically expect when choosing a scenic natural setting.

Style Me PrettyHuffPostPopSugar
brandyangelphotography.com →

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