Thursday, June 19, 2014

Goodbye White... Hello Color

Attention all soon-to-be brides... traditional white is out & color is in!

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As we all know, white has always been the very traditional, obvious choice for a wedding gown pretty much since most of us ladies were little girls. We dreamt of meeting the man of our dreams and wearing that very special, white gown to walk down the altar in. However, since last Spring clothing designers have changed the rules up in a pretty colorful way. That's right, well-known designers such as Vera Wang, Oscar de la Renta, and Isaac Mizrahi (just to name a few!) have all been known to incorporate red, turquoise, grey, and of course BLUSH into their wedding gowns.

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This trend has become very popular amongst many celebrities as well, who have all chosen the non-traditional route on their special day. For instance, singer/designer, Gwen Stefani chosen an ombre pink. Actresses, Jessica Biel, Reese Witherspoon, & Anne Hathaway also opted for a more colorful frock, but a more classic, pale pink version. While some go for a different variation of white (think more ivory or eggshell) such as the ever so popular Carrie Bradshaw in the Sex and the City movie, others go for just a "pop" of color.

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Some brides choose to add in color by just adding it through their veils, shoes, sashes, or hair accessories such as headbands, flowers, or jewels. Pops of color add a little life not only to the dress and bride in general (especially if you're a fashionista!), but they add an enormous amount to the wedding photographs. For instance, if you're not excited about splurging on an extravagant flower budget, pops of color can fill that void in a photograph with your groom and wedding party. Colors also are known to have a meaning behind them that brides like to incorporate into their big day. For instance, brides may choose eggshell not only because it fairs better against their skin tone, but because of the tainted innocence it represents. Those who gravitate toward a bolder color, such as red, tend to represent passion, romance, and strong emotion. Our pink ladies (shown above) are showing off a flirtacious innocence that also showcases their femininity. Greys & blacks symbolize a sophisticated elegance in which a bride shows off her power and sexuality.

No matter what color dress your heart desires, it's no secret that every bride looks gorgeous on her wedding day. It all is just a matter of taste & personality. We hope this inspires you to bring out a pop of color on your big day... know matter how you see fit!

Xo,
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Friday, June 6, 2014

Ah, That First Look...

You may be asking yourself right now "So, okay what exactly is a "first look"? Well, this is something that is not only becoming a majorly popular tradition on one's wedding day, but it's also one of our very favorite moments to coordinate. It's that moment where the Groom sees his Bride-to-Be for the very first time before the ceremony even begins. It's a personal moment just between the two of them (and the photographer, of course!) that is very genuine and romantic.

In past tradition, the Groom doesn't see the Bride until she is walking down the aisle. There is definitely something to be said about that, don't get us wrong! However, we thought we would list off some reasons as to why a first look may be a better option for those couples who are looking to take an alternative route in the planning process.

First, (and I know many of you ladies can relate!) a woman likes to look her absolute best at any formal event. This especially includes her own wedding day, where her hopes of looking absolutely flawless are able to come true. The makeup is fresh & the hair is in all the right places. If you are looking for the best pictures, this is the time to do it! You will feel so much better knowing everything is perfect in that moment.

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Second, since this before the ceremony and usually takes place at the hotel or residence you are getting ready at, you don't have to worry about greeting a bunch of guests. You just get to be excited and look forward to seeing your Groom! This small but important fact usually make for the best pictures because the happiness and emotion are able to show. This is him seeing his bride in her dress for the first & it is usually a pretty big deal. The moment is between only the couple at hand and you're able to really take it and cry, scream, shout, or just look deeply in each other's eyes with a huge grin on your faces!

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Third, the simple fact that after the first look or after the ceremony... it is officially picture time! Families, bridal party...more bride and groom shots of you with your bouquet, him whispering in your ear, doing funny jumping in the air poses & all of that fun stuff for the camera can get very tiring. Some of you may have a very long shot list of photos you want the photographer to get. You may have a very large bridal party, which can take up more camera time as well. Smiles start to feel forced or stiff and obviously you definitely don't want that to happen in the solo pictures of you and your Groom!

Last but not least, after all of the hard work of picking your perfect dress, your hair style that you changed 3 or 4 times, finding the jewelry that matches that sash on your dress (that was a process in a half to find in stores!) & losing that little bit of weight to fit just right INTO that dress... don't you want him to be able to concentrate on you for one moment and enjoy his reaction and compliments? Having an audience can be a little distracting and it will be so much more gratifying to be able to take each other in one last time before the actual day begins. You don't have to worry about rushing right into your vows and will both be more calm going into the actual ceremony itself. After all, the wedding is about you as man & wife and you should be able to enjoy that TOGETHER.

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