Wedding Away, Wedding at Home How to Hold Two so All Can Come

November 03, 2023  •  Leave a Comment

Wedding Away, Wedding at Home

Hold Two Events so All Can Come

Destination weddings are fabulous, but not all can attend. Mobility, expense, work... many things prevent invitees from attending. How do you include everyone in your wedding joy? A simple home wedding following the destination wedding is a cost-effective and satisfying solution. Photos or videos of the destination wedding can be shown, but keep the presentation short.

There is no need to re-create the destination wedding; it's best to have a new approach. The "home" can be anyone's home - parents, grandparents or friends. In planning, take an observant walk through the home before the planning process begins. Don't try to create special spaces from scratch, use what's there. A simple table or window sill can be decorated. That's the fun of home weddings - they allow more creativity. Be sure to think through the movement of people throughout the event. From arrival when coats need to be hung, to seating for those who will need it, to eating and drinking. If possible in the original invitations, tell the guests they may choose one event to attend. It's better if the home wedding is planned in advance instead of as an afterthought. Everyone will feel honored.

 


 

 
 

 


Before the Wedding...Look Twice at What You're Creating

October 31, 2023  •  Leave a Comment

Before the Wedding...Look Twice at What You're Creating

Look at what you're creating through the eyes of the guests and through the eyes of a camera. This is a very important part of the wedding preparation process. The way your guests see things and the way the photography will capture them is different. For example, guests will look at a little table with theme-based items on it and think how cute. The camera will capture the shape, size, color, and style of the items. When you look at your photos over the years, you'll remember those special touches and be glad that you created them. During the long process of wedding planning, it can feel like this is just too much trouble. Yet the photography will prove that isn't so.

It's also important for brides to let a trusted friend look closely at the details for an objective viewpoint. The rule of thumb for objects to be pleasing is to put them in groupings of three or five. Plan the visuals for your wedding with great care and you'll treasure both the smiling faces of those you love and the unique ambiance you created for years to come.

 


Wedding Photo Books Give Timeless Protection

October 27, 2023  •  Leave a Comment

Wedding Photo Books Give Timeless Protection

Wedding photos are priceless. They are taken on one of the most important days of a couple's life. Only the birth of children takes precedence over the day a couple commits their entire future to each other. The expressions of emotion on the faces of the bride and groom, and on those of family and friends cannot be recaptured on non-wedding days. They are unique to weddings because for thousands of years, some form of this ceremony of commitment has existed. It's in our DNA. We humans love and value weddings. 

Photo Books are the best way to truly preserve your photos. Technology is constantly evolving. Your photos are best protected when printed and hard-bound. Plus a book is easy to grab off the shelf and enjoy any time with anyone for decades to come. Our Photo Books, available in a variety of sizes make great gifts for parents and grandparents. 

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How to Evaluate Your Wedding Venue for Photos

October 11, 2023  •  Leave a Comment

How to Evaluate Your Wedding Venue for Photos

Venue selection is one of the top three wedding decisions to be made. The other two are your dress...and the groom! Seriously, spend time looking at your venue selections like you were a photographer. It needs to have a variety of photo-worthy backgrounds. Having both indoor and outdoor spaces for photographs is a big plus. Good weather is never guaranteed. If your selection has great outdoor spots for photos, but there’s no sun and everything will be held indoors, the venue should have good lighting and areas for photos. When you’re choosing your venue look at these: Lighting both indoors and outdoors at the time your wedding or reception will be held; spaces where you can assemble all of the wedding party for photos, and romantic little spots for the photos of you and your beloved. 

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Wedding Photo Pro Tip: Use Nature as Your Backdrop

October 05, 2023  •  Leave a Comment

Wedding Photo Pro Tip: Use Nature as Your Backdrop

Most couples when planning their wedding photography think of the venue and what the wedding party will be wearing. Little thought is given to the background, or backdrop as photographers call it. If you want photos that are different and extraordinary, think about the backdrop early in the process. In any season, even winter, there are places and spaces where nature can provide the beauty and drama that make photos memorable.

Mountains or even little hills, great glorious trees, water - whether in a great lake or a little pond - always adds depth and drama. Reflections in still water give a timeless effect to the photo. There is something compelling about the combination of primordial nature and the brand-new beginning of a marriage. It takes more time to plan and to execute photography that incorporates nature on a grander scale, but the resulting photos become art for the walls of the new home, not just photos in a book.

 
 

 

 

 

 

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