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A Wedding Photographer’s 5 Tips for an Awesome (and Photogenic) Wedding Reception

4/30/2019

While everyone will have an opinion about what makes a wedding reception awesome, there is someone’s opinion you really should listen to -and that’s the photographer, especially if you’re investing in professional photos.

Photographers have (almost definitely) been to more weddings than almost anyone else. And, as such, they’ve seen what works and what doesn’t - and that goes for the couple, the guests, and the way the final photos turn out.

So, while your reception should most definitely be something you love, here are five tips that can help you when planning your wedding (and all from the perspective of a photographer you can trust)…

5 Unique DIY Centerpiece Ideas for Your Wedding

4/5/2019

When it comes to your wedding, you want everything to be perfect. But, unless you’re working with an endless budget, at one point or another you’ll have to get creative in order to make your money go a little further.

And, even if you have a big budget, nothing makes a wedding reception feel more special than handmade touches that truly reflect your personality.

Affordable & Beautiful Alternatives to Traditional Diamond Rings

3/16/2019

Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend...Or Are They?

Let’s talk about engagement rings, shall we? (Yes, please!)

Really, the tradition of the engagement ring is rather interesting (some would even say odd.) It all started in Ancient Egypt where people would wrap reeds on their left ring finger (the finger with a vein that connects directly to the heart) to signify they were to be married. Later, the Ancient Romans forgot the "love" aspect entirely and started putting rings on women's finger as a way to mark ownership before marriage.

Eventually, the tradition migrated westward and was adopted here in the United States. In 1947, DeBeers, a famous jeweler, coined the phrase "Diamonds are Forever" and the rest is history.

Today, engagement rings mark a couples love for one another and the beginning of a remarkable journey that two people want to take together.

Photo by Kenzie's Photography

How To Throw a Fun and Affordable Engagement Party

3/2/2019

Did you know the tradition of the engagement party dates back to ancient Greece?

In those days the party marked a contract between the father of the bride and the groom - the bride wasn’t even present. Over time, after the tradition of a ‘contractual agreement’ faded into history, engagement parties became a celebration for the family of the bride to announce their daughter was engaged.

Affordable Engagement Ideas That Will Wow Your Future Wife

2/5/2019

February 14th is right around the corner, which means it is the season of LOVE.

Men (and women) everywhere are browsing the aisles of local drug stores, niche boutiques, and even shopping online to find the perfect present for their lover.

And then, there are those excited shoppers who just happen to be browsing the jewelry counters at their local jewelers...hoping to find the perfect ring to pop the question!

If you happen to be one of the lucky ones planning your engagement this year, CONGRATULATIONS!

There is nothing more exciting than a fresh engagement filled with hope for all of the wonderful things to come. But, if you happen to have a ring in your pocket and no idea what to do next - this blog is for you!

Here are a few affordable engagement ideas that will WOW your future wife!

How To Take Care of Your Most Important Guests - Wedding Vendors!

1/19/2019

You’ve made sure you have everything in order for your big day. The cake is ordered, your dress is hanging in the closet, and all of the centerpieces have been carefully picked - you are ready.

But, if you are like many excited brides (or grooms) there is likely one thing you’ve left off your final checklist...

Taking care of your wedding vendors.

Believe it or not, there is etiquette for taking care of your vendors that goes beyond making sure they are booked. And, so you don’t commit a wedding day faux pas, I have put together this quick little guide for you to follow to help you make sure you don’t forget a thing!

A Photographer’s Guide to Creating the Perfect Wedding Day Schedule

1/6/2019

As an affordable wedding photographer in Oklahoma City, I’ve been to a lot of weddings, and I mean A LOT.

As far as weddings go, I’ve seen and experienced it all. Big weddings, small weddings, short weddings, long weddings, one-of-a-kind weddings, traditional weddings...and, yes, good weddings and bad weddings. When I think about all of those weddings and which were my favorite, every wedding that comes to mind has one common denominator - a good schedule.

So, today I’m going to tell you how to create a schedule for your wedding day that will help it to rank among the best of the best.

Let’s get started.

What To Do After You Get Engaged:Research Wedding Planners and Officiants for your Ceremony!

12/22/2018

If you’ve gotten this far in my series of posts on ‘What to do after you get engaged’ you know that wedding planning is no joke.

There are so many little details to dream up and boxes to check off to pull off the perfect day that at times it gets overwhelming. But, ladies (and gents if you are reading this), you should know that every minute you put into planning is worth it. That does not mean, however, that you will not to enlist help - which brings me to my first point…

What To Do After You Get Engaged: Hire a Photographer and Send Those Save the Dates!

12/22/2018

Now that you’ve nailed down a budget and set the date it’s time to start telling the world about your upcoming nuptials by taking engagement photos and sending save the dates!

I’m writing a 4 part series about what to do after you get engaged! Finding a photographer is crucial to other parts of your wedding planning beyond just wedding day photos.

In the age of social media that we live in, I am confident that one of the first things to cross a newly engaged woman’s mind is when she will get to post swoony pictures of her and her love on Instagram. And, believe me when I say, there’s nothing wrong with that!
If there is one thing I love more than wedding photos, it’s engagement photos. They don’t require a lot of fuss (i.e. big dresses and bridal parties), and it’s so incredibly fun to capture couples in their “natural environment” whether that is their home, favorite coffee shop, or a park in their favorite city (Oklahoma City!). Once your engagement photos have been taken, they can be used for anything---gifts, hanging in your home, and most importantly save the dates!

What To Do After You Get Engaged: Find a Venue and Set a Date!

11/23/2018

Series Part 2

Pop the champagne, sister! It’s time to break out the wedding magazines and Pinterest boards for the fun part of wedding planning!

I’m writing a 4 part series about what to do after you get engaged! Follow this advice and get the hard part out of the way first! Then, you can move on to the fun stuff! We’ll talk about that in the next post!

In my last post, we talked about the first step in wedding planning: nailing down a budget. It’s certainly not fun, but it’s necessary...and it helps you do all of the fun stuff, which is what we are going to dive into today!

Finding a venue is one of the most exciting aspects of wedding planning and one of the most necessary. You have to have a venue to get married and you have to have a venue to book any other vendors (i.e., photographer, florist, caterer, DJ).

I talk to many brides who have had a location picked out since they were five years old, but I also talk to brides who have absolutely no idea what they want or where to start their search. Whichever camp you are in, I want to let you know that the process of picking your wedding venue and picking a date should be fun and memorable NOT tear-inducing or panic-packed.

As you start out on your search for the wedding location of your dreams, here are some tips I have for you!