So I just posted about why you should (yes, I should-ed on you) do a First Look and here are some AMAZING ideas for how to capture your First Look forever… I can just feel the anticipation and the emotion in these photos. Courtesy of – I have no idea because the website that I…
What is this whole”first look” concept and why is my day-of wedding coordinator recommending it?! Well, here goes… (I have modified an article from Alex M, a photographer based in East Texas. Thanks!) What IS a First Look?? A First Look is when a bride and groom see each other before the wedding ceremony. This…
It’s so tempting to buy wonderful wedding trinkets that are perfect for your Big Day. You may find make signs to direct your guests to the cocktail hour! You may buy string lights that are perfect to hang over the dance floor. You may want elegant paper parasols to shade your guests during the ceremony……
I have been fortunate enough to have many brides who have been very creative in demonstrating their culture during their wedding festivities. Live music and cultural rituals are a perfect way to draw attention to the bride and/or groom’s cultural heritage or at least their “something special”… Is your groom Scottish? Maybe have a bagpiper…
It is traditional wedding practice to have florals for honored guests who are not in your wedding party – typically close family. These guests include: fathers, mothers, grandparents, and anyone else who is walking down the aisle. If you’re on a REALLY tight budget, family florals are not required. However, the cost to you tends…
A smooth, well-thought-out timeline is crucial for any event to be successful. Without a great timeline, the event will be sloppy and the great details and creative pieces will be overshadowed by chaos and unpredictability. I used to think that all brides had been dreaming about their wedding day since they were 12. I have…
The people who attend your wedding are not just ANYONE, right?! These are people who care for you, love you, support you, and are there for you on your best days and on your worst days. You want to hear from them, right? A wonderful way to extend your special day and to always get…
Many of you will plan your wedding ceremony at a venue that has a beautiful view – the beach, a mountain top, a river bank, etc. A very traditional wedding feature is an arch – rustic or classic, bursting with flowers or draped with billowing fabrics. This can be lovely and beautiful but can also…
We’ve all seen photo booths at carnivals, the mall, or even at the movie theatre but they’re now becoming a popular activity at weddings and bigger events. You can capture all of those candid photos when people get to goof off! It makes for some of the most memorable photos of the event. If you…
I was just contacted by a bride who has chosen a beautiful, top-notch Santa Barbara venue, the (Fess Parker Double Tree) and has planned her ceremony for 11am – reception to follow. This is such a wonderful way to have the venue of your dreams without breaking your budget. If you’re planning to have a…
