Posted in photography on Feb 9th, 2013
Your wedding day is something you want to remember forever. Beyond the special memories you will keep, the photographs taken on the day represent a tangible and beautiful record of your special day. You will show these photos to friends and family – and maybe even your future children. Special memories. But how do you [...]
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Posted in Ceremony, Great Memories on Nov 5th, 2012
I didn’t know my maternal grandparents very well. They lived in Michigan and I grew up in eastern Pennsylvania. During major holidays we might take a road trip up to the Midwest, but mostly we went to the Great Lakes State for family reunions. My mom’s side of the family would get golf visors made [...]
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Posted in Reception, speeches, videography on Jan 22nd, 2012
One Spring afternoon, I took my friend as my date to a wedding where I could bring a plus one. We sat in the middle of the church pew watching the couple say their vows in a traditional Lutheran ceremony. Hymns were sung, scripture was read, and in general, the wedding ceremony was a no-frills [...]
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Posted in Great Memories, showers on Nov 12th, 2011
I love surprises. I truly do. My best friend from high school broke into my house (yes, yes, that sounds bad) to sing me a song he composed on his guitar as a celebration of me getting my driver’s license. I opened the door, and a shadowy figure sitting on the dining room table started [...]
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Posted in music, Reception, videography on Oct 20th, 2011
There is a trend, a la the Office, to make wedding ceremony entrances, proposals, and first dances into something production quality. Some of my friends feel that it takes away from the sanctity of the event, the sombre tone with which two people enter a lifetime together. Other folks feel like the energetic originality shows [...]
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Posted in honeymoons on Aug 15th, 2011
Dresses. Decorations. Guests. Food. Oh – and the honeymoon. For many couples this is the most important part of the wedding experience. Honeymoons can be arranged anywhere in the world and for many couples this special place would be at a beach location and somewhere warm. While there are many types of honeymoons, the beach [...]
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Posted in photography on Aug 13th, 2011
All weddings have a photographer. Right? Well, maybe not. An interesting option is to arm all your guests with cameras, tell them to click-like-crazy – and then see what transpires! It’s playing the numbers but, given the high cost of a photographer, it could be an option for the budget-conscious. Check out sites like Camera [...]
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Posted in photography on Aug 13th, 2011
It is difficult to pay too much for something you really like. Yet, price is usually the one obstacle that prevents many wedding clients from selecting the photographer who undoubtedly could give them the best value for their money. Quite often, the difference between the price of the photographer you really like and one [...]
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