Many of my clients have been asking me lately for my thoughts on the merits of doing creative portraits before the ceremony versus waiting for the iconic look down the aisle being the first glimpse of the bride in her wedding dress.

My recommendation is to first take light into consideration. If you are having an evening wedding at sunset or …

I have this idea. “Eye To Eye” is going to be articles focusing on things I’ve seen at real weddings that I get to work [most] or attend [rarely]. Thought it’d be fun while I wait until I gather some more ideas for my wedvice section. And since we’re entering into the hottness that IS wedding season, I’m gonna post …

[Personal flowers I whipped together for a wedding back in June. More below!]

In most cases- let’s say, 99% of normal engagements- our boys are less than thrilled about the planning process.

I thought it may be a nice topic of conversation to see, from a planner’s perspective, what matters and what doesn’t when it comes to getting your guys involved!

TO Involve:

Catering
DJ/Band
Photography/Videography
Planner/Coordinator

NOT …

Finding “the dress” is no easy task. In fact, it can seem quite daunting! But don’t be dismayed! A few quick and easy tips are to follow!!

[Flirty Tabletop inspired by the deep, sultry hues of the Moulin Rouge. More pictures below!!]

THE DRESS.

This is the most special, amazing, and overwhelming wedding planning experience. It can be the most frustrating and emotional …

{Image from Author’s Personal Collection}

Choosing wine for a wedding is a tricky business, especially if you are “in the business”. I’m often called upon to help my clients get the wines just right for their big day. Like me they have pretty fixed ideas but for most people this is not the case.

Some people simplify, they pick their favourite …

A quick post for you all with the inside scoop about picking your wedding date.

[Decided to feature one of my floral arrangements this week for your viewing pleasure. Just a few pictures below of this cutie patootie!! All images taken by YOURS TRULY!!]

So, if you’ve followed my advice thus far, you’ve fallen in love with a man, and now fallen …

One of the questions I get asked most frequently by prospective clients is if I select engagement session locations, or if they are chosen by clients themselves. While it varies by photographer, both myself and many of my peers employ a mix of the two.

With my personal clients, I usually ask them to select a starting location that has significance …

Part 3 of a 6 part series, describing the ins and outs of your first few months as a to-be-wed!

In honor of our rainy weeks out here in sunny Southern California, a winter inspired table setting! Scroll down to the bottom for more photos! Oh yah, and read along, too!!

You know what they say: location, location, location!

My mom is a …

The second installation of a four or five or maybe six part series of what to do after “yes” and before “i do”!

Decadent tonal pink and gold fabulousness. More pictures from this classy table top ifya scroll down. :)

Hiring a Planner

Okay, so, since I’ve already touched on hiring vendors in one of my previous soapbox rants, I want to broaden …

A very good place to start! :)  Prepare yourselves for the long haul. This is a jam-down-your-throat PACKED post of information!

Traditional NOW table setting. Promise you, there are more pictures at the bottom!!

So, you’re engaged! It’s amazing and beautiful and perfect and romantic and… overwhelming. And frustrating. And nerve wracking. And we aren’t talking about the relationship. We’re talking about …

Modern-inspired Tabletop setting, scroll to the bottom for oodles and poodles more of fun. Okay, not poodles… but serious oodles! :)

Prompted by Abbie’s comment to my welcome post, I want to give you a little bit of advice on your vendors. Now, I already went through how to pick ‘em, but this is more about how to treat them and …

*Please be aware that this ENTIRE entry today is from my cute little soapbox. You don’t have to agree, take my advice, or even listen… but I’m just looking out for you and your best interest. Promise!!*

Classic NOW Tabletop, to see more, scroll to the bottom of this post!

That’s right, I said it. NOT a “How To”, but a “What …