Rhiannon’s “Talking About Weddings”

Last week I discussed booking a location and getting the word out in part one. This week I am talking about hiring your wedding day professionals last minute! You may not be planning your wedding last minute, but still have to book some vendors only months before your wedding. As a vendor and a former bride who did some last-minute negotiations, I will get right to the point and make it worth your time. (more…)

Your honeymoon is more than just a vacation with your sweetheart. Your honeymoon is the intimate celebration of your new union as husband and wife. A time to reflect and rejoice in your new stage of life together. It is also a time to truly take in the romance of the moment. No matter what your budget or travel style, you need to take a honeymoon! Today I am sharing with you tips, ideas, and things to consider when planning your honeymoon. (more…)

We covered the beautiful wedding of Sarah & Jason on May 20, 2006. They had great colors, details and personal touches everywhere you looked. Sarah & Jason had a great favor idea that I thought many of you would love. I’ve included photos too! (more…)

Reader, Shana, asked, “I am looking for information on making favors with Jordan Almonds and how far in advance they can be made without the almonds going bad. Any advice?”

I did some research on Jordan Almonds and ways to package them for fun and beautiful wedding favors. I found some great websites and learned the history behind Jordan Almonds as wedding favors. (more…)

Congratulations! You’re getting married! But where to start? What should you do first? I’m here to help. (more…)

While talking to a couple, Lori & Nathan, last weekend about their wedding I instantly thought, I have to write an entry on this! Their reception idea was a major hit with their guests and their pocketbook! Keep reading to learn what they did and why their guests loved it! (more…)

No matter what your wedding budget is, I’m sure you want the best for the least amount of money. But finding good deals, and money saving tips isn’t as easy as you might want. I remember skimming each “how to have a great wedding on a shoestring budget” book I could find—only to be disappointed by what I found. The tips were often just too common sense, impossible for me to do (like making all the dresses) or too compromising (like suggesting that we skip a reception to save money). (more…)

Last week I wrote about the Importance of Wedding Day Timelines and gave some sample timelines. But many couples don’t know how much time to budget for events of the day, especially for photography. Since we attend more weddings than most, we’re experts on how wedding days go and how to budget your time. The following are tips and general time estimates you will find helpful when planning your Wedding Day Timeline. (more…)

In real-estate they say, “Location! Location! Location!” and with weddings I say, “Delegate! Delegate! Delegate!”. Don’t make the mistake I made and neglect to delegate jobs/responsibilities. You need someone to be your assistant or coordinator. Though your wedding day is likely to be a bit stressful no matter what, having someone who understands your vision for the day and knows all the “who’s, what’s, when’s, where’s, why’s and how’s” will help keep stress at bay and allow the two of you to joyfully just be the bride and groom. (more…)

As a followup to yesterday’s discussion on The Importance of Wedding Day Timelines, I’ve put together 3 different sample timelines to give you an idea how one might look. They focus a lot on photography for a few reasons: couples rarely plan adequate time for the amount and type of photography they want; couples can see how many hours they may need their photographer for; and we’re photographers, so it’s always on my mind! Next week I’ll talk more about how much time to allot for various activities and events. (more…)