Wedding Tips

How To Livestream Your Wedding Weekend

How To Livestream Your Wedding Weekend

Livestreaming was an incredible asset for couples getting married in 2020 with their most intimate circles but still wanted a way to share their wedding vows with far away loved ones. Today, live streaming can still be a great resource for your wedding or event if you have loved ones who are ill or not able to make your wedding but would still love to witness your ceremony. We’ve put together some helpful guidelines when considering how and or if you should live stream your ceremony.

5 Tips for Nailing Your Hair and Makeup Trial

5 Tips for Nailing Your Hair and Makeup Trial

Are you getting ready to have your hair and makeup trial (one of our fave parts of the engagement season of life… I mean, really, who doesn’t love a reason to get all dolled up!). We've put together some tips to help you make the most of your hair and makeup trial

4 Tips for an Epic Engagement Shoot

4 Tips for an Epic Engagement Shoot

One of our favorite things about securing your wedding photographer is also hiring them for your engagement photos. If you’re on the fence about taking engagement photos, we definitely recommend doing them! Here are a few tips to ensure your engagement shoot is epic!

Four Ways To Be Creative with Your Floral Budget

 Four Ways To Be Creative with Your Floral Budget

Florals are one of our favorite design elements. They add such a pleasing aesthetic to your eye and can also add the most sensuous aroma to event space. The textures that can be incorporated through your greenery and floral choices from focal to filler flowers are favorite features of your florals as well. Coupled with just the right rentals, your event space can be completely transformed into a space that is purely YOU and welcome your guests into an amazing experience.

2022 Top Ten First Dance Songs

2022 Top Ten First Dance Songs

Along with choosing your wedding colors, deciding details of your timeline, and what your wedding party will wear, you and your fiancé get to spend time deciding what songs will be played for the traditional elements of your event. One of those most important elements is your first dance!

One of our favorite ways to accomplish this decision making is by…

Tips for Finding Your Photographer

Wondering The Best Way To Find Your Wedding Photographer?  

Photos Are A Big Part Of Your Wedding Day. These Photos Capture Everything About Your Wedding From The Ceremony To The Decor, From The Guests To The Emotions And Expressions On Their Face. Picking Out Just The Right Photographer To Capture Your Day In The Way You Want Can Be Hard. Here Are Some Tips On How To Pick Out The Right Photographer For You And Your Fiance.

 

Style: What Style(S) Do You Specialize In? How Would You Describe Your Photography Style?

There are many different styles of photography. Before you begin researching photographers, you’ll need to first decide what type of photography style you prefer, as that will help determine which kind of photographer you’ll want shooting your wedding. Some photographer styles are the following:

  • Documentary

  • Portraiture

  • Fine Art

  • Edgy and Bold

  • Dark and Moody

 

When should I book my photographer?

It is never too early to start looking. Photographers are one of your VIP Vendors so they should be booked pretty early in your wedding planning process.

Search photographers near you and start browsing their website and portfolio. If you are interested in them, contact them and see if they have your date available. When to book your photographer will depend on a few different factors such as the following:

  • Is your wedding around a holiday? If so, photographers can be extra busy, so booking as soon as you know you want them to shoot your big day is a good idea.

  • Is your wedding on a weekend or a weekday? Weekends are very popular for weddings, therefore photographers tend to be busier on the weekends.

The earlier the better to book a photographer, as they can be booked out months away.

 

Research/Setting Up Interviews:

Once you have an idea of what kind of photos you like, you can start to research the photographers around you. If you like what you see on their website, contact them to see if they are available on your wedding day. If they are, ask to meet up with him. It is hard to make a decision like this just based on their website portfolio. You must meet potential photographers in person and see if you click with each other. Below are a few questions to ask:

  1. Will the photos be retouched and color balanced? Is that done before I see the proofs?

  2. How many weddings have you shot and how many do you do in a year? Also, what’s your favorite part of a wedding dayKayla Adams Photo

    and time of year to shoot?

  3. Have you ever shot at *venue name* before?

  4. Do you shoot both digital and film?

  5. What is included in your packages?

  6. How many hours of coverage do we get? What is the charge for overtime?

  7. What is the deposit and total fee?

  8. Will you be my actual photographer or will it be one of your associates?

  9. Do you have backup photographers who will shoot the wedding if you’re sick?

  10. Will there be a second shooter or any assistants? If so, is there an additional fee for each?

  11. How long will it take us to receive the photos?

  12. Will you follow a shot list?

  13. What are the restrictions for sharing photos online?

When you meet with a wedding photographer have an idea of what you are envisioning for your wedding. It would also be helpful if you had a list of the types of pictures you want from your wedding so the photographer can get a feel for your style as well. Don’t be afraid to convey to the photographer what you are looking for!

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Tips for Choosing Your Ceremony Songs

An important part of planning a wedding includes picking music to fill the air during your special day! You get to tastefully create the atmosphere, mood, and theme by choosing a musician or DJ that fits your style.

Here Are A Few Pointers To Help You Decide This Important Detail:

DJ Or Musician?

WIth many different options when it comes to music, two popular options are DJ’s or musicians. Either choice can make your day incredibly special, it just depends on your preference. If you choose to go with a musician, think about booking an individual/group sooner rather than later, since their schedules can be full up to 12 months in advance (crazy, right?). It may take some time to find the right one, but this is an important process! With so many genres of music available and instrument combinations, make sure your option reflects your taste in music and the atmosphere you wish to create for the ceremony.

Wedding Ensembles

There are many types of musicians you can hire for a wedding, including soloists, a duo, trio, or quartet of instruments or a live band. Some common choices are guitarists, pianists, violinist, cellist, or combining two to three of these instruments. These combinations can provide a fuller sound for your ceremony.

Background Research

Background research is a vital part of choosing your musician or DJ. Videos of their work can show you their style, sound, and give you an idea of what to expect on your special day. In addition, look at costs for all of your options. There is a wide price range, but every couple can find a music choice that matches their budget and taste. Musicians and DJ’s can range from $300-$1500 based on experience and package details. Some of these details include how long you want them to stay at the venue. The cost may vary depending on if you’d like them there for the ceremony only, or for an all-night extravaganza. In addition, think about having a conversation to include unique songs you want them to play. Dream a little bit, and don’t be afraid to personalize your music selection so you can walk down the aisle to your favorite song. Most groups will be more than willing to accommodate special requests… this is your day after all!

Okay, that’s a lot of details but doing the research will be worth it! Your first decision is to choose between a DJ or a musician, and from there think about the atmosphere you’d like to create. Make sure it reflects your taste, and add some personality to the music choices they offer. When personalizing a musician option, listen for instrument combinations that sound well together and research groups that match your criteria. The logistics of cost, package selection and time at the venue are important details to figure out, but once they are set you will feel relief! Enjoy the process and you’ll be left with a lively, full, music experience on your wedding day.

And to hep you make sure you’ve got all the songs you need, click the link below to get your Free Must Have Wedding Songs List!

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