“What would you suggest we wear for our session?” is what many photographers hear often from about every couple involving their own individual engagement sessions. Engagement photos are a great way to get to know your photographer, and for that photographer to get to know you as a couple. On your actual wedding day, you […]
Groomsmen Responsibilities
We wrote a blog on Bridesmaids Duties awhile back, so now it’s time to give the guys some love and give them information on what their responsibilities are when they are a groomsman in a wedding. It’s a great honor to be asked to be in the bridal party of a wedding. The groom will […]
Thank You Note Etiquette
The wedding is over, you enjoyed your honeymoon, everything’s over…or is it? Did you send your thank you notes yet? Think of it as your final wedding responsibility on your wedding checklist. The thank you note may seem daunting but it is one of the most important details because it shows your appreciation to your […]
Preparing for Weather Issues on Your Wedding Day
Amanda and Andrew’s Wedding…coming soon!Photo courtesy of Carden’s Wedding Photography No matter how hard you try, there’s one aspect of your wedding day that you can’t control- the weather. Bad weather, from extreme heat and winds to heavy rain and snow, can really put a damper on your plans. But it’s important to keep in […]
Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a silver sixpence in her shoe. This famous wedding saying is said to have dated back to the Victorian era in England with each line of the poem featuring a good fortune for the bride. As the theory goes, if the bride wears each of these […]
Fun Bridal Party Photos
Gone are the days of bridal party photos that look like this: Image found through Google Of course you will always want to have a few traditional photos to show the grandkids, but over the years, couples have been getting more and more creative with their bridal party photos. Be creative, make it personal and […]
Must Have Monday
Source Aren’t these pretty?? I think they would be great for not only a bride but for a group of bridesmaids that are looking for some glittery shoes to complete their looks! I stumbled across these on my search for shoes for the New Year’s Eve Event that we have coming up. Now, I’m not […]
Signature Cocktails
Signature cocktails are a great way to enhance your wedding celebration and make it more festive for your guests. Couples typically select between one and three signature drinks and serve them in a variety of ways. They can help your cocktail hour flow more smoothly and tie in your wedding style and details together. Here […]
Must Have Monday
Today’s Must Have is a great hairstyle! It is definitely something that you may not think of right away; the venue, photographer and dress seem to trump the little details at the beginning. But once those things are set in place you should put some thought into your wedding day hairstyle. Do you want a […]
Ceremony Send-Offs
A fun idea to include in your wedding day is a “ceremony send-off”. A ceremony send-off is something that your guests will do at the end of your ceremony to celebrate your marriage. For example, blowing bubbles or throwing flower petals. Here are a couple ideas to think about: Rice/Birdseed Throwing rice at the end […]