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5 Insider's Tips for Planning the Perfect Honeymoon

5/2/2022

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  How do plan for a perfect honeymoon?   This trip is the first you will take as a married couple so it is important that your honeymoon is planned right down to the last details and the experience you want to achieve while on vacation.  

A good place to start is  picking a destination together and having an honest conversation of how you envision your honeymoon.   You may choose an all-incluseve resort or maybe you want to explore, experience and energized.  Whatever the case maybe, decide together!

Here are 5 insider's tips for planning the perfect honeymoon.  Click on the file below to download.

Call us now and let's explore your options!
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Wedding Photography, Why Contracts Are Important

4/29/2022

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Wedding photography is a specialty in photography that is primarily focused on the photography of events and activities relating to weddings.   
This issue is focused on the photography contract and wedding shot photography guide.

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Let us dig in and eat, drink, and be married.
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Girlfriend Getaway Part 2

4/22/2022

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As promised, here is Part 2 of the Girlfriend Getaway Collection.  I had so much fun writing this issue.  It is all about fashion and some ideas resort wear.

What  is your style?

Have fun reading ladies and tell us below and share ideas you have for beach or resort wear.   

Happy Traveling!

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All-Inclusive Resort- Girlfriend Getaway  Part 1

3/18/2022

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I am so happy to give you Part 1 of the trilogy about the journey of three ladies on a getaway at an all-inclusive resort.

I hope you enjoy this and find the informaiton useful.  Schedule your 30 minute free consultation for various packages and discounts.

Comment below and let us know what you think about this edition and what you want to to see in the future.

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4 Ways to Get Better Photos of Your Intimate Wedding

3/7/2022

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A great guest experience and having more time to spend with everyone are just some of the reasons why more couples are choosing to have smaller weddings. Not to mention the cost savings.
If you are planning to elope or will have less than 30 people at your wedding, here is how to get the best photos on the day:

1. Add a Special Touch Whether it’s a hand-crafted backdrop for your ceremony, a serenading musician, or an ice-cream cart, special touches make your photos more personal and memorable. And having a smaller wedding means there’s a better chance of you having some extra budget to spare for these personalized touches
 2.  Be Flexible.  You might have a few ideas in mind as you plan your wedding photos, but this doesn’t mean these ideas are all possible. Being more flexible means you could end up with truly special wedding photos. Be open to your photographer’s suggestions. They will always keep your overall vision in mind, but the execution of the photos might be slightly different than what you imagined.
3.  Change Up the Format.   When you have fewer guests, there’s no need to follow the traditional wedding timeline. If need be, arrange for key photos to be taken at the best times of the day. There are no rules that say you can’t take your couple’s portraits in the early morning light instead of after your ceremony. Design your day in a way that gives you the best photo opportunities and more time to spend with your guests.  
4.  Have an Adventure. If you plan to elope, or you have a small enough wedding, take your wedding to a fun place such as a theme park or the countryside. Having an adventure leaves room for fun, candid shots that you will remember forever. Plus, you get to involve more of your guests in your photos, which they will appreciate too.
Once you place your trust in a wedding photographer, have fun and go with the flow, you won’t be disappointed with the results.

Have fun, you want your special moment well captured.  Share us your thoughts.  
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Wedding Tips and Tricks #10

3/2/2022

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Splurge or to Save?
We highy recommend hiring a professional hairstylist and make up artist on your wedding day.   Set up a consultation and trial so you can have a feel of your overall look on your actual day.   These professionals may cost extra but it is worth it since the make up artist will ensure that your makeup stays all day and that every strand of your hair is in place and know all the tricks.

Average cost of wedding make up in 2021 was $115.   These professionals will generally bring their own cosmetics and prep your skin for an airbrush makeup look or a natural suble countour.

You deserved to be pampered and hiring a professional makeup artist and stylist is a great way to start a stress free wedding day.

Share your thoughts; we would like to hear from you.

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Open Letter to Brides and brides-to be

2/23/2022

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Dear brides and brides-to be:
There is no denying that destination weddings are so popular because it allows the couple opportunity to interact with guests over few days of the celebration.  
Some would argue that destination weddings are rude but let us assure you that it is not rude to have a destination wedding if that is your vision.  It is up to you how you turn the page.

Click on the image below to download and read about my open letter on destination weddings.

is this right for you?  Let us know on the comment section below.
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Wedding Tips and Tricks #9

2/16/2022

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Protect your skin!   Always wear a sunscreen and avoid sun in the middle of the day (10am to 3pm) where the ultraviolet rays are the strongest during this time..  Sunburn can be painful and can ruin your wedding pictures.

Want to learn more?  Keep on reading our blogs for wedding tips and tricks!
We want to hear from you.
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Your Bridal Bouquet

2/4/2022

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What does a bride do with so many options with wedding flowers?   There are considerations when selecting flowers for your wedding and you will know what is right because it will speaks to you personally.

Some brides choose on the symbolims of flowers or if a spefic flower has significance to her.  There is no wrong choices but follow your instincts.

Click on the image below to download the Bridal Bouquet Issue and learn the imporance of flowers on your wedding,  how to choose and make the most out of your bouquet, and most of all, what the colors of each flowers represents.

What is your pick?  Tell us in the comment below.

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Family Photo Basics for the Bride-to-Be

2/4/2022

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Even though your couple photos are the highlight of your day in terms of wedding photography, you also need to plan your family photos.
Since more people are involved, family photos can be complicated and overwhelming but with the right guidance, they don’t need to be.
 Even though your couple photos are the highlight of your day in terms of wedding photography, you also need to plan your family photos.
Since more people are involved, family photos can be complicated and overwhelming but with the right guidance, they don’t need to be.
Here are a few guidelines to help keep your wedding day timeline on track.
Who to Include?
Your parents, siblings, and grandparents should always be included in your family photos, so start with them and work your way backward from there. You only have your photographer for a limited number of hours, so start with the most important people in your family first.
If your parents are divorced and not really on the best of terms, or you have stepparents, you may need to split your photos up. Arrange to take a photo with each parent and their significant others individually. And if you have stepsiblings, you can choose to include them too, but this is not a must if you are not close.
Keep Your Photographer in the Know
It’s important to not spring additional family photos on your photographer on the day or assume they know which photos you want. Plan your family photos with your photographer to ensure everything runs smoothly on the day and that there’s enough time for all your important shots.
Keep Your Family in the Know
Along with ensuring your photographer knows which photos need to be taken, plan the photos with your family too. Some couples even choose to take family photos before their ceremony to save on time after the ceremony. Whatever you decide, make sure your family knows where to be and when to keep things on track. If you want to relieve some of the stress, ask your wedding planner or someone in your wedding party to assist you with this.
Family Photos – What are Your Options?
Along with the classic family portraits, there are a few other photo options you might want to consider.
  • Getting Ready. If your parents or siblings are involved with helping you get ready, don’t forget to capture these candid moments with them. This includes the moment your mother or father see you in your wedding dress for the first time. This goes for both the bride and the groom.
  • Pre-Ceremony. Those moments before you walk down the aisle are ideal for capturing photos of your family. They may be waiting in anticipation or talking and laughing together. These are the moments you don’t get to see, so ask your photographer to capture them.
  • Parents and Sibling Portraits. You don’t need to be in all of your family photos. You can also take a few shots of your parents looking their best or your siblings posing together. Portraits of your grandparents looking their best are also a must.
  • The Little Ones. If you plan to include children in your wedding, don’t forget to take one or two photos of just you and the little ones in your life.
  • The Furry Ones. Including your furry family members in your wedding? Portraits with your pets should definitely be on your wedding shot list.
  • The Toasts. Another way to get more photos of your family members is during toasts and speeches. If you know who will be giving a toast or saying a speech, make your photographer aware of it.
Overall, as long as you don’t forget to plan your family photos with the help of your photographer, this doesn’t need to be a stressful aspect of your wedding day. 
Here are a few guidelines to help keep your wedding day timeline on track.
Who to Include?
Your parents, siblings, and grandparents should always be included in your family photos, so start with them and work your way backward from there. You only have your photographer for a limited number of hours, so start with the most important people in your family first.
If your parents are divorced and not really on the best of terms, or you have stepparents, you may need to split your photos up. Arrange to take a photo with each parent and their significant others individually. And if you have stepsiblings, you can choose to include them too, but this is not a must if you are not close.
Keep Your Photographer in the Know
It’s important to not spring additional family photos on your photographer on the day or assume they know which photos you want. Plan your family photos with your photographer to ensure everything runs smoothly on the day and that there’s enough time for all your important shots.
Keep Your Family in the Know
Along with ensuring your photographer knows which photos need to be taken, plan the photos with your family too. Some couples even choose to take family photos before their ceremony to save on time after the ceremony. Whatever you decide, make sure your family knows where to be and when to keep things on track. If you want to relieve some of the stress, ask your wedding planner or someone in your wedding party to assist you with this.
Family Photos – What are Your Options?
Along with the classic family portraits, there are a few other photo options you might want to consider.
  • Getting Ready. If your parents or siblings are involved with helping you get ready, don’t forget to capture these candid moments with them. This includes the moment your mother or father see you in your wedding dress for the first time. This goes for both the bride and the groom.
  • Pre-Ceremony. Those moments before you walk down the aisle are ideal for capturing photos of your family. They may be waiting in anticipation or talking and laughing together. These are the moments you don’t get to see, so ask your photographer to capture them.
  • Parents and Sibling Portraits. You don’t need to be in all of your family photos. You can also take a few shots of your parents looking their best or your siblings posing together. Portraits of your grandparents looking their best are also a must.
  • The Little Ones. If you plan to include children in your wedding, don’t forget to take one or two photos of just you and the little ones in your life.
  • The Furry Ones. Including your furry family members in your wedding? Portraits with your pets should definitely be on your wedding shot list.
  • The Toasts. Another way to get more photos of your family members is during toasts and speeches. If you know who will be giving a toast or saying a speech, make your photographer aware of it.
Overall, as long as you don’t forget to plan your family photos with the help of your photographer, this doesn’t need to be a stressful aspect of your wedding day. 
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    Hello there and congratulations on your engagement!

    The passion all started with helping out a coworker plan a wedding.  There was no Pinterest or Instagram for inspiration but in the process, I had the satisfaction of seeing the couple enjoyed their special moment and from there my desire got stronger to help busy couples turn their destination wedding vision and honeymoon into reality and worry free.
    I am the owner of Elegant Wedding Designs, I  worked as a Logistics Manager for more than twenty years.  This is where I learned the value of customer service, executing deliverable correctly and on time.
    I enjoy being married to my best friend.  We both enjoy traveling and creating shared experiences.  I also enjoys painting, cooking and swimming.
    My superpower is being a good communicator and finds it easy to relate to other people which allows me to provide the highest quality service possible.
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