Groom Tuxedo Do’s & Don’ts
The men can be lost and the women aren’t familiar. It’s important to brush up on all the details behind the groom’s gear before the main event – and before you decide on the final ensemble. Thankfully, we’re here to make it easy for you! Just because he slips on the tux, doesn’t mean it’s …
Tips for Vetting Your Wedding Photographer
Hiring a wedding photographer is an investment, not just of money, but trust. Weddings don’t come with “do-over” options, so you need to be confident that you have hired the right company. How can you assure that you’ve made the right match? Here are some tips for vetting your wedding photographer. Find Your Candidates Begin …
12 Photo Ideas For Capturing Great Silhouettes
A timeless peek and one that’s incredibly popular in the wedding world, capturing silhouettes throughout this special day may become your best, tangible memory of the entire experience. It’s romantic, it’s intimate, and it’s an absolute must to have on your photographer’s lists of moments to shoot. If you’re a sucker for these kinds of …
24 Poses That Make for Great Wedding Photos!
After you choose your wedding photographer, which can be a daunting task on its own, you’ll want to start creating a “short list” of must-have photos you’d like for him/her to capture on the day of. From the mimosas in the morning to the send-off, you’ll want lots of candid memories hidden inside your photobook …
5 Stylish Ideas for Displaying Your Wedding Photos
The aisle has been walked, and the knot has been tied. You had a lovely ceremony that you hope to remember for a lifetime, and you hired that wonderful photographer to memorialize and preserve the special day forever. Unfortunately, now you have no idea exactly what to do with those wonderfully preserved memories. Even after …
Why It’s Important to Get a Professional Photographer For Your Wedding
A wedding is a very important even in anyone’s life and it’ s crucial that it is immortalized accordingly. Sure, you can probably dust off the old camera you have in your attic and take a couple of pictures here and there. If that’s really the only option you got it’s certainly better than nothing …
Top 20 Must-Have Wedding Photos
From late night browsing through wedding magazines and on Pinterest in search of inspiration, all the way through to implementing those ideas – organizing a wedding requires a lot of effort. Now that your big day is almost here you may want to ensure that you capture your wonderful Punta Cana wedding by enlisting the …
How to Choose a Wedding Videographer
Your wedding is likely to be the best day of your life and you need to film it to remember each detail. Having a good wedding videographer will allow you to do that. The person that you hire will capture every detail of your big day for posterity, so that you can watch it as …
The Good, The Bad, The Ugly: How To Choose The Perfect Wedding Videographer?
Your wedding is, hopefully, a one of a kind experience. There won’t be a day like that in the future and there never was something similar in the past. Alas even the brightest of holidays are often forgotten: If not in general, then by missing several important details. My first wedding dance, for once, was …
Up, Up and Away: Balloon-Filled I Dos
Bouncy, beautiful and filled with that childlike wonder we want to hold on to forever, balloons are a fun alternative or addition to traditional wedding decor. Coming in every size, shape and color of the rainbow, balloons are playful and seemingly retro (believe it or not!) in this day and age. A lovable throwback. Choose giant …
Don’t Let Showers Rain on Your {Wedding} Parade
It’s in the back of every bride’s mind: “What if it rains on our wedding day? The day will be ruined, all plans will shift, it won’t be what I have always imagined” and so on. Relax. Even if you picked the sunniest of sunny locales, there’s still always a chance of precipitation. Example? I …
Candidly in Love
We’ve all seen (and have taken!) the staged wedding photos of families, bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girls and ring bears lined up perfectly. Are these essential? Yes. Are they boring? Yes. While those photos are necessary, no doubt, we guarantee that the pictures you’ll drool over are those fleeting candid moments that only a camera can capture …
Ten Flawless “First Look” Reactions
Long gone are the days of the bride and groom locking eyes for the first time when she walks down the aisle. The “first look” prior to the wedding is the new black. Couples are now opting to see each other for the first time on their wedding day before the ceremony starts. Some choose …
Remembering Your Wedding Day: Why A Professional Photographer Can Make It Better
Few people can capture the special moments on your wedding day in the same way that a professional photographer can. There is often a misguided opinion that anybody with a semi-decent camera, smart-phone or tablet can take a photo equally as well as a professional and all of their equipment. So why pay to have …
All About Art Gallery Weddings
Not the typical couple? Are you on the hunt for a venue that’s a bit more out of the box than the predictable ballroom or barn? If you’re an art-loving duo, why not hold your big event at a local gallery? From the urban structures to exhibits hanging from the walls, the end result is …
How to Avoid Common Wedding Photography Pitfalls
Planning a wedding can be stressful and we’re all bound to make mistakes. However, be careful because a few too many mistakes will stand out in the bigger picture, especially when it comes to your wedding photography because so many can go awry on the day of the wedding. How to Avoid the Most Common …
Capturing All Your Special Moments
Weddings are designed to celebrate the everlasting bonds of love and matrimony. From traditional to contemporary ceremonies, having the right photographer is essential in capturing all those special memories. This includes the cake cutting ceremony, along with the reception and the ever popular couple’s first dance. If looking for professional services in your area, wedding …
Capturing the Blushing Bride Before I Do
Without a doubt, the photos of the first look, first dance, first cake slice and first kiss as husband and wife are the ones we await with baited breath. However, when you’re compiling your shot list for the photographer, don’t forget to include several shots of pre-wedding prep. We know photographers are pricey, and you’re …
Easy Ways To Prepare For Your Engagement Photos: Checklist Included!
Whether you want the photos to use for an engagement announcement in your local newspaper, on your Save-the-Dates or just as a great keepsake of this special moment in time, engagement photos are necessary but you’ll definitely regret not having at least a few in your memory box. But don’t go into the situation blindly. …
Top Questions You NEED to Ask Your Wedding Photographer
No matter how good of a memory you think you have, we can promise you that the big day will be a big blur. Thankfully, you’ve got reinforcements — photography and videography — to help you relive the special moments for the rest of your lives. Hiring a photographer is the first crucial step. And …
Short List Guide: Your Must-Have Wedding Photos
After you cover the basics with your photographer, the next step photography-wise is creating a wedding shot list. This is a MUST-DO wedding task, so don’t put it off. The last thing you want is to realize you’re missing a photo of your grandmother, rings, gown, etc. from the big day — and trust us, …
Engagement Photos 101: What to Wear
This is the happiest time in your life. Congratulations! We’re sure you are feeling the emotions and pressure of impending decisions. Have you set a date? Big/small? Where will it take place? When are you going dress shopping? And so on. One of the first things you’ll do as a newly-engaged couple is …
10 Precious Wedding Video Moments Sure to Make You Go “Awww”
In the past year, I’ve watched over 200 hours of wedding video footage. And I’ve loved every single second of it. I can honestly say that I never get tired of watching the same beautiful union, yet also appreciating the one-of-a-kind love story that precedes each marriage. I’ve silent-laughed at tipsy dance floor moves, wiped …
Photo Fun: Ideas for Incorporating Pictures Throughout the Wedding Process
Photos are a huge part of weddings. After all, when you put so much effort into planning the perfect day, isn’t it important to capture those memories and all of the little details that make them shine? As any married person will tell you, the day goes fast. When it’s over, you finally realize …
26 Most Hilarious Wedding Photos EVER. You’ll Want To Use Them All.
On your wedding day, you’re going to be taking pictures all day long. And while you’ll of course want to capture plenty of timeless, classically-beautiful photos, that doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun! Here are 26 funny wedding photos we scoured the internet to find. We want lie, finding these funny wedding photos …
Ultimate Wedding Photography Checklist: Free Print-Out!
Choosing a photographer is one of the first wedding planning checklist items that many couples tackle first. Capturing the moments, details, wedding party, family, and guests is a must-have. But which shots are most important? That’s up to you. Don’t assume that your photographer knows what you want. He or she will likely have a …
Real Wedding: Hannah + Cory’s Gorgeous Country Club Wedding
Hannah and Cory’s wedding was the first of many to come. You see, Hannah was the oldest of 6 sisters, and was going to be that one that set the bar for all her younger sisters to come. Set in the Upstate of South Carolina, Hannah and Cory held their wedding ceremony at the church …
Ellen DeGeneres’ Selfie. The Most Popular Tweet Ever & An Awesome Idea For Your Wedding.
In the middle of hosting the Academy Awards, Ellen DeGeneres sent the most retweeted tweet ever. It also created such a traffic surge that it knocked out Twitter service, though only for a few minutes. The previous most-retweeted post was from President Obama. Clearly, all it takes to beat out Obama on Twitter is the celebrity powers …
Planning Your Wedding? Remember To ENJOY It!
Yes, planning a wedding is stressful. No, it doesn’t have to mean flipping out on daily basis! After all, you’re planning one of the most romantic and significant days of your life, so remember to breathe and enjoy it! A Special Time Being engaged and planning your wedding is a very special time in terms …
Help Me, Help You! 6 Rocking Tips for Working With Your Wedding Photographer
Want to help your wedding photographer take the best possible pictures of your special day? We spoke to a top wedding photographer to get a list of tips on how to create amazing photos. Remember, although your photographer is probably a professional and has shot many, many weddings, there are still things you can do to ensure he …
How to Select a Wedding Photographer
Capturing your wedding day with perfect timing and professionalism is paramount in remembering every aspect of your big day. You want to look back on the photos with joy and hiring the right photographer is important. Rachel Bobbitt, a photographer and graphic artist gives some insight on selecting a qualified photographer for your wedding. Experience …
8 Wedding Day Mistakes to Avoid
Let’s face it, no matter how awesome your wedding day, most brides have some regrets, some things they would have done a little differently. We asked our readers what they would have changed and they came up with this list of the Top 10 Wedding Day Mistakes to avoid. Hopefully these lessons help you avoid …
Your big day in the “Big Apple”: Three unique NYC wedding locations
Getting Married in New York? Here are three unique NYC wedding locations. Your wedding day is the one day you can plan exactly how you want everything to look and feel to those attending. It is important that it is in a place that will mean the most to you on your special day. You can pick places from …
Three Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Wedding Blog
Newly engaged? You may find the whole wedding planning experience a bit overwhelming, especially if you are dreaming of something unique and original. Luckily, there are many cool methods for collecting and organizing wedding plans and communicating with family and friends about your experience. One good way is with a wedding blog! This online couples’ diary …
Understanding the Cost of a Wedding
Understanding the Cost of a Wedding Planning a wedding takes money, and part of prudent planning is understanding not only how much each part of the wedding can cost, but why, and most importantly, how you can reduce costs while still planning a memorable day. The average cost of a wedding in the U.S. comes …
