See The Shoot: Don + Rachel

A Pretty Backyard Wedding

Vendors
Dress: Justin Alexander
Bridesmaid Dresses: Birdy Grey
Caterer: Dinosaur BBQ
Desserts: Muscoreils
Floral: Dianne's Floral
Entertainment: Chase Entertainment

Getting Ready

First Look

Wedding Party

Ceremony

Reception

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Bride + Groom

See The Shoot: Kenny + Brittany

Kenny + Brittany

Vendor List
Venue - Avanti Mansion
Hair/Makeup - Makeup Beauty Parlor
Videographer - Barnum Films
Transportation - Affordable Limousine Service
Caterer - Avanti Mansion
Cake - Kali's Cakes
Cupcakes - Fairy Cakes
Flowers - Williams Florist
Entertainment - Whirlin' Disc DJ
Photo Booth - Bow Tie Photobooth

Getting Ready

Ceremony

Family / Wedding Party

Reception

Bride + Groom

See The Shoot: Vince + Natasha

Love at Resurgence

Ceremony + Reception: Resurgence Brewery
Wedding Dress: Maggie Sottero
Brides Shoes: Dream Paris
Grooms Suit: Men’s Warehouse
Entertainment: Toy Bros
Videographer: WesternWide Films

Getting Ready

First Look (Dad + Vince)

Wedding Party

Ceremony

Reception

Bride + Groom

See The Shoot: Jeremy + Ryann

Love in a Winery

Ceremony

They said their “I Do” at a church and it was beautiful!

Wedding Party

Reception

Freedom Run Winery is such an amazing venue! It’s got a rustic edge, but super modern at the same time. If you’re not a country person, but still like an all inclusive rustic wedding, definitely check this place out.

Bride + Groom

Getting Ready Tips

There is always so much going on with wedding planning that sometimes you get so stressed about what you should have ready for the morning of your wedding. Today I would like to help you out by providing some TIPS to make “Getting Ready” photos a breeze! I have a wedding guide that I have created to help you be prepared for your wedding photos!

Having everything together makes it so much easier for the photographer yo capture beautiful images, but it will also make the bride feel less stressful coming into wedding day. That is why I have made a wedding guide.

Why do the first look?

Should you do the “First Look”?

What Is the First Look?

The first look is when a couple sees each other for the first time on their wedding day. This intimate moment typically makes for an emotional photo opportunity.

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Pros of doing the “First Look”

You can get many of the photos taken before the ceremony: It gave you a moment before the day officially started to connect with one another and take a deep breath. You can get all the bridal party shots and some couple shots before the ceremony to see some time.

It gives you and your partner a few moments together: The “First Look” does not spoil the ceremony. You will be full of emotions no matter what. It’s a moment you can be emotional without people watching you.

You can capture an emotional moment on camera: A wedding is an intimate, emotional experience, and a first look means I can capture a couple together in that moment. Yes, walking down the aisle is emotional, too, but you’re not together in those photographs.



Cons

You'll have to get ready earlier: If you’re having a ceremony earlier in the day, a first look will mean you have to be ready even earlier than you’d planned.

Lighting may not be ideal: Your photographer and videographer will try to be discrete and as far away as possible, but we will still be around. Lighting during a first look isn’t always ideal. They usually happen during the day, when lighting is harsh, so you may need to take more photos after the ceremony anyway.

When the groom is standing there waiting, he is super anxious to see his soon to be wife. He has that brief moment of silence to prepare for the moment that he is about to endure. With doing a first look, he can be emotional for you. Let’s face it, all brides want to see the groom cry. You are more likely going to see a better reaction when a hundred people are not looking at him.

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5 Reasons To Book A Bridal Boudoir

Bridal Boudoir needs to be announced to the world just a little bit more. Maybe the bride is so overwhelmed with everything else that goes into a wedding that doing something for herself or creating an amazing gift for her future husband is not on the top of her list. We want to remind all the brides that this is a great gift and an amazing experience for them. I believe that all brides deserve to have a bridal boudoir shoot. WHY….
Take a look at these 5 reasons.

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  1. Celebrate Your Beauty

Bridal boudoir sessions are a great way to celebrate your beauty. It will lift up your spirits and make you feel amazing seeing yourself in the images. It’s such an empowering experience. What ever your age, shape, color, booking a bridal boudoir is a really special gift to yourself that you will love for decades to come.

2. Gives you “You Time”

The experience factor. When you are all stressed out from other wedding planning and every day life, a boudoir sessions can take you away from all of that chaos for a short while. It’s all about you and you will realize that its enjoyable and relaxing. With the right photographer, you will be calm, and start enjoying your time quickly.

3. Perfect Gift For Your Future Husband

In addition to being a special gift for yourself, your bridal boudoir is a special gift for your fiancé. You can give him a beautiful album, book, or prints. You can even make a slideshow of your images for him to watch the day of your wedding. Professional boudoir products will last a lifetime and you can enjoy them together.

4. Brave & Bold

I can not tell you how many times a client has told me how scary the whole process seems to them. They have expressed their fears, insecurities, and nerves to me. They end up feeling like a rock star 10 minutes into their session. Once you warm up, you will really feel brave and bold. It’s an amazing feeling that all woman should experience.

5. Reminiscing Later

Have you ever seen someone in their 70s or 80s smile at the thought of how they looked in their 20s or 30s?
It’s incredible. I know that we all secretly hope science will find a way to keep us looking young forever, but we will look and feel older as we age. Having these bridal boudoir images will preserve those memories of how you looked and felt in your prime. You will be glad to have that.