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As a photographer I get a front row seat to the most important day in people's lives. One of the shots I always try and get is the grooms face when he sees his bride coming down the isle because thats when he realizes he's getting married and all the emotions of the day and moment come out in a deep breath, a quivering lip and sometimes crying or all the above! Alex had the deep breath and cried when he saw Emma with her parents coming down the aisle to marry him.
Where do I start with Caitlin and Zach? Caitlin's brother's epic toast, the downtown twilight shots or one of the groomsmen rapping the entirety of "Ice, Ice baby?" Maybe getting locked out of the venue or meandering around downtown in the party bus to the canal? So many different things happened to make Caitlin and Zach's wedding day memorable. My favorite part is still sneaking them out of their reception and taking twilight pictures. It helps slow the day down and helps them enjoy the night out just the two of them.
I love first looks and Stephanie and Steve's did not disappoint. A lot of anticipation melts away during this moment. The Maid of Honor was Stephanie's sister and gave a great growing up speech while the Best Man was Steve's brother who recited a poem that he wrote about Steve. Stephanie's dad welcomed Steve's three boys into the family with a, "We got the better deal because we got three boys along with Steve!"
I love how weddings take on the personality of the couple and Kim and Grant's wedding was no exception! The cake topper was How to train your dragon with specialized cupcakes. Centerpieces were homemade by the groom's mom using window blocks stuffed with lights and ribbon. It just goes to show that when everyone works together having a reception that is tailored to the couples is very possible. Kim looked amazing and Grant looked like the happiest guy in the world! We also managed to get some great photos on the swing!
One of the things I love to do at weddings is to sneak my couples away during their reception for a mini twilight photoshoot. We literally stepped out of The Sanctuary on Penn and took their twilight pictures. When Natalie saw them she said, "I just have to hug you, this is going on our mantle for 40 years!"
Kim and Grant's snowy engagement shoot was a long time coming! We had scheduled a snow shoot right after a snow storm only to arrive and find out there was next to no snow on the canal! This time we waited for the mother of all storms and were not disappointed! Grant's brother arrived to help hold the props and managed to arrive coatless so he spent most of the time under the blanket they brought as a prop!
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1. Use a new email address: Just assume that your email will be shared with every single vendor. Make an email address specifically for bridal show use to catch all those emails you won't want after you're married.
2. Find a way to stay organized: There are so many vendors and all of them pass out lots of information so find a way to distinguish the ones you want to follow up with. Fold the corner of their handout, put a star in the corner, have two bags, one for interested and one for discarding.
3. Use labels with all your information to sign up for giveaways: This will save a ton of time and allow you to take full advantage of the time you're at the show. Usually all you need is your name, email address, mailing address and wedding date.
4. Lastly, stop by my booth! I'd love to talk to you.
