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...
How to Find, Select, and Afford Your Wedding Photographer
You are engaged and one of the most important days in your life is fast approaching. Your wedding day will be filled with happiness and emotion. Family and friends will be there; some you have not seen in many years. It will be a wonderful day for you to remember...
A winter wedding
A Wedding in winter what a thought! As I write this article the wind is howling and we are getting another 3 to 4 inches of snow on top of the 9 inches we received just before Christmas. It is after Minnesota, the of 10,000 lakes and crazy amounts of...
Chicken, Fish or How about Pizza?
Deciding on the menu can be a challenging issue for many couples. This is because there are not only a wide range of options available but there may be a number of dietary restrictions the couple is also considering. This blog post will discuss some of the issues involved in...
7 Great Ways To Celebrate Your Wedding Anniversary
Your wedding anniversary is a major event. Prepare for your wedding anniversary celebration in advance so that everything goes smoothly. 1. Start off right. Get up before she does to prepare a quick breakfast. Serve her breakfast in bed. You might want to plan out the menu and buy the...
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...
How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Ring
Traditionally, a wedding band was worn on the ring finger of the left hand because it was believed that the vein in that finger went straight to the heart. A wedding ring is a piece of jewelry which will be worn everyday of your life to signify your love and...
Bridal Shower Themes
t is the maid of honor's duty to organize the bridal shower and to ensure that the party is everything the bride expected. The best way to ensure that everyone will have fun is to create a theme around the bridal shower in which everyone can participate in. The following...
How to find the wedding photographer that is right for you?
You are engaged and one of the most important days in your life is fast approaching. Your wedding day will be filled with happiness and emotion. Family and friends will be there; some you have not seen in many years. It will be a wonderful day for you to remember...
Don’t let your friend shoot your wedding just to save money
Your wedding budget is starting to get a little high and you need to cut a few corners to save some cash and so you ask your buddy to get behind the camera. Wrong move. Never let your friend, be it your best friend or even a close family member,...
Fun Wedding Bouquet Activities to do on your Wedding Day
When a bride orders her wedding bouquet, it might not seem that any "activities" will come from it other than as a thing for the bride to hold. But the bridal bouquet can be the source of many interesting activities and meaningful gestures. During there ceremony there are all kinds...
Top Places To Get Married In Saint Paul, MN
Saint Paul is such a beautiful city with majestic landscapes, historic mountains, and beautiful tapestries of nature, hence it’s little wonder why anyone would want to elope in this fine city. The locations are not only picturesque but they’re equally aesthetically pleasing and calming as well. Hence, you are guaranteed...
Surprisingly easy ways that will make you stick to a budget while planning a wedding
Weddings are definitely one of the most anticipated events in any couple's life. This is because this day finally seals their love for each other for as long as they live. But, if there is one thing that could be hard before this day finally comes, that would be wedding...
Dance Floor Activities for a Fun Wedding
Dancing is an essential component at most wedding receptions. We look forward to the couple's "first dance" and the bride's special dance with her father. It's also a place to get loose and funky, if you're a guest or a member of the wedding party. But what if the wedding planners...
A Picture Perfect Wedding
Weddings are definitely one of the happiest moments in a person's life. But, this momentous occasion does not always come as blissful as the event itself. Days and even months before the big day, couples usually cram up with the littlest details. The process of listing down and cutting down everything...
The Perfect Wedding Must Haves
Weddings go beyond the contagious happiness, they are always anticipated by all parties involved in the planning and will forever remain the day when lasting memories are created between two people who care about each other. Knowing that anything that is not properly planned may not come out as you...
A Wedding is all in the details: A list of photos to consider for your big day
Weddings are so layered and busy that oftentimes a photographer can forget to capture an important detail. You can say the photographer does have his/her work cut out as capturing the guests, the couple, the location, décor, food, and lots more simultaneously isn’t an easy feat, hence, a slip up...