You’ve spent a lot of time and money on your wedding. You spent months planning the event, spent thousands on decorations and still don’t have any family pictures. This might seem like an empty gesture but it’s not. Your wedding photos are one of the best ways to remember your...
How to coordinate outfits to get the best look in your photos
Not sure what to wear to your engagement session? We’re here to help! You should bring two to three outfits to your session so we can get a variety of different looks for you. We suggest the following:• Bring a ‘Dressy’ OutfitIt’s not every day you get to get all dressed up...
The Wedding Planning Timeline
The first thing that needs to be considered when planning the ultimate wedding is how much time you will give yourself for the planning. In essence; this means what day that you will set the date of the wedding. This may sound like a trivial matter, but it really is...
All things Wedding Cake
When planning a wedding reception, be sure to give special attention to the wedding cake. There is, of course, a certain chain of events and best practices that are good to follow. When you are ready to select a wedding cake, you should arrange to meet with three bakers and...
Wedding Ceremonies – It’s all down to detail!
Wedding ceremonies are simply not what they used to be. Set patterns and traditional format ceremonies are making way for unique, well thought out wedding ceremonies that are tailored to the individual needs of the bride and groom. However, whatever type of wedding ceremony you chose, there are still some...
Your Wedding Timeline
The first thing that needs to be considered when planning the ultimate wedding is how much time you will give yourself for the planning. In essence; this means what day that you will set the date of the wedding. This may sound like a trivial matter, but it really is...
Choosing your wedding photographer
The most important thing to remember is, Photographs are your lasting reminder of your wedding day. They will remind you of the atmosphere of your wedding, your dress, family, and guests. They will be on display in your home, and are a record of the most special day of your...
Planning Colors for Your Wedding: Wedding Dresses, Flowers, and More!
Dreaming about your wedding is one thing; planning it is another. From wedding dresses to cakes and tuxedos to flowers - every aspect of your wedding must be carefully planned to "fall in place" on the big day! If you've been to one wedding or several, you probably realize the...
The Proper Wedding Attire For Guests At A Wedding
It is not that hard to choose the proper wedding attire to wear when going to a wedding. Most of us exert a lot of effort to look our best when going out, and going to a wedding is not any different from that. As some people would say it,...
Your Wedding Planning Timeline
Anyone can plan their own wedding but they should realize there will be a great deal of work involved. They should also realize there is a general timeline which should be followed to ensure tasks are completed on time. This article will provide a basic timeline for the year leading...
Keeping Your Wedding Safe & Stress Free
ver heard of wedding insurance? Most brides and grooms have probably never heard of it, or they scoff at the idea of insuring their wedding. However, purchasing some short-term wedding insurance can be a way of saving yourself a lot of grief if your wedding is cancelled or someone gets...
Personalized wedding favor
Wedding favors are as ancient a tradition as weddings themselves. As simple as candies or as elaborate as miniature golden carriages filled with rose petals, these token gifts for those who attend a wedding have become a big industry. These gifts, gestures, really, of appreciation to the guests from the...
Bridal Jewelry – Don’t just wear it for the wedding
Selecting the most beautiful bridal jewelry to match your dream wedding gown is so important to finishing off your bridal look. Most brides wear their bridal jewelry for the wedding day only and then store it in a jewelry box or chest, never to be worn again. Wearing your bridal...
Planning Colors for Your Wedding: Wedding Dresses, Flowers, and More!
Dreaming about your wedding is one thing; planning it is another. From wedding dresses to cakes and tuxedos to flowers - every aspect of your wedding must be carefully planned to "fall in place" on the big day! If you've been to one wedding or several, you probably realize the...
Tips On Preparing The Wedding Budget
Once you have gotten a basic idea of what the couple is imagining, you can begin to figure out how much the couple's dream wedding will cost, and how much money the bride and groom (or their families) are planning to spend. Obviously, not every couple has unlimited funds to...
10 Must Have Gift Ideas For The Wedding Party
It is traditional for the bride to give the groom a gift on the wedding day. Although the wedding rings that the couple exchanges can be considered gifts, many brides choose to honor their groom with an additional gift that suits his personality. The idea of the bride and groom...
5 Tips To Select The Best Wedding Reception Location
Being a wedding photographer, I get the opportunity to evaluate many reception facilities while having little or no bias to "sell" one location over another. Most Brides and Grooms know where they will be holding the ceremony before they decide where to have the reception, so we have compiled five...
Your Wedding Cake
The is one of the most important features of your reception. In fact, it is the centerpiece of your reception. You should begin shopping for a baker 6-8 months before the wedding. If you plan on having your reception catered, ask your caterer if they will bake your wedding cake....
How to overcome to the Minnesota summer heat to have a stunning outdoor wedding
It's Minnesota, the middle of July and it't hot. I mean the soupy melt your face off, humid hot that Minnesota is known to have in July. But it's also summertime which means prime wedding season for Minnesotans! You decided to have an outdoor wedding under the sun amidst the...
How to find Wedding Jewelry that sizzles but won’t make your wallet fizzle
Finding the right wedding jewelry is an extremely important aspect of the ceremony because the wedding bands in particular will be worn by the bride and groom forever. Wedding bands have gotten to be a great deal more ornate than they used to be. Diamond wedding bands have reached a...
Wedding Parties And Wedding Receptions
Planning a wedding takes time and is a big task, but wedding receptions or wedding parties are what get most of our attention because it is a celebration of the new union that brings family and friends together in an intimate way. Brides spend endless hours thinking about table decorations...
Planning Your Wedding Reception
Great deals can be found when you know how much money you are working with. It really doesn’t matter how small your budget is for the reception because all budgets can be accommodated. Your reception budget should consist of approximately 30% of your wedding budget or more. Most wedding receptions...
Unique Bridal Shower Favors
If you're planning to tie the knot, one of the very first things you need to plan is how to make your bridal shower memorable. There are lots of unique bridal shower favors that are available for any would be bride to choose from. Here are some great ones to...
Adding Personal Touches to Your Wedding
A perfect wedding isn't only beautiful, it's personal. It's got carefully selected details that are meaningful to you and your fiance. Here are some very simple ways to add your own subtle, unique touches to your ceremony and reception: Write your own wedding vows. It doesn't have to read like...
Now is the best time to send those wedding invitations
It really doesn’t matter if you are planning to have a large or a small wedding; you still have to send out invitations. For larger wedding parties, you should buy your invitations at bulk party stores, or wedding warehouses in order to get the best buy for your money. Of...