by Colleen Donovan
Imagine being in your wedding gown: your hair is perfect, your makeup is perfect, your flowers are fresh and pretty. You peek around the corner to see your future husband with his back towards you.
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by Colleen Donovan
Any good photographer will bring a handy first aid kit for their brides, but if yours doesn't it's best to be prepared! You should include bandaids (for blisters from those new shoes), Tylenol or Advil, a mending kit with white thread and thread that matches your bridesmaids dresses, buttons, Pepto Bismol, clorox wipes and bug spray. Toss the items in a small bag and keep it close! I've used every item in my kit at one time or another and my brides have always appreciated it!.
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by Colleen Donovan
My rule of thumb is to allow 5 minutes per picture. Of course not all of the pictures will take that long, but you have to keep in mind that some shots take longer to arrange and you may have a flower girl or ring bearer who won't want to smile! I also recommend to my brides that they designate a person from each family who will be able to gather people for each shot.
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by Jessica Anderson
Many brides and grooms want to include some type of remembrance during their wedding ceremony of a parent (or parents) that have passed away. It can be done tactfully and without making it too sad at the same time; here are some options: ~ A Lighting of candles can be done at the very beginning of the ceremony or during the lighting of the unity candle.
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by Stacey Miller
In order to have the perfect wedding, the bride and groom usually need to hire a wedding planner/coordinator. Unless you don't have a job, you have too much time on your hands, or you have a lot of help, a wedding planner/coordinator is the best way to go.
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by Thomas Ohlendorf
1 - Is the DJ available? Begin your conversation by indicating the date, time, and location of your event. Keep in mind that some DJ companies subcontract their services and they may always indicate that they are available; most of the time there is not a problem with this.
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by Thomas Ohlendorf
9 - Will the DJ host the event and interact with your guests? The DJ should do more than just play music and should be prepared to handle any announcements and special events throughout your event. There are many options for specialty games and crowd participation dances which can enhance any event.
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by Martha Howell
Why have a wedding videographer? That may be a question running through the minds of many brides-to-be right now. When I was planning for my own wedding, I remember thinking that wedding videography wasn't that important; after all, I would have photos that would last a lifetime.
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by Shawn James
Thinking of having an engagment portrait taken? Well, it is a good idea. The benefits of having an engagment portrait are many.
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by Angie Mauldin
As you know, planning a wedding is a very exciting and sometimes stressful time. There are so many decisions to be made that most of the time you don't know where to start.
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