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Wedding Reception

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http://sacramentorecommended.com/wedding-receptions So you’ve decided to elope and skip the performance and stress of a traditional wedding- go you! Spending your wedding day with just your partner is an amazing way to get married and will radically change your perspective on weddings forever. Many couples who elope find that they still want to celebrate with friends and family- and you can absolutely make this happen by planning your own elopement wedding reception . WHY COUPLES ELOPE The reasons some couples choose to elope is as unique as their love story. LARGE, TRADITIONAL WEDDINGS ARE EXPENSIVE. For some couples the decision to elope is simply a matter of budget. Forward-thinking lovers these days would rather save for a house or epic globe trotting honeymoon than host 150+ friends and relatives for dinner, drinks, and the Cha Cha Slide on the dance floor. That doesn’t mean your elopement can’t be luxurious, in fact you can plan and enjoy a higher quality of experience f
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Queen's Wedding Dress

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Princess Beatrice Says "It Was an Honor" to Wear Queen Elizabeth's Wedding Dress on Her Wedding Day We also recently learned about the special gift Beatrice's new husband gave her. Princess Beatrice had a unique royal wedding—a surprise, socially-distanced ceremony, attended only by a small group of guests—and a unique wedding dress to go with it: a vintage Norman Hartnell bridal gown on loan from none other than Beatrice's grandmother, Queen Elizabeth. As is customary after the royals' weddings, the Princess's gown is now on display at one of the palaces, and she thinks her fans should see it. "It was an honour [sic] to wear my grandmother’s beautiful dress on my wedding day, I hope many of you are able to visit the exhibition which is still open at Windsor Castle," she wrote on Twitter, quoting a tweet from the Royal Collection Trust about the exhibition. In another tweet posted today—her first since she and Edoardo "Edo" Mape
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Are Bridal Shows Worth IT?

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Is exhibiting at a bridal show the right thing for you? How do we, as photographers, cake bakers, disc jockeys or limo drivers know whether bridal shows are right for us, and how do we create a booth and an experience that’s more joy-inducing than nauseating? For some brides, it’s the first thing they want to do after getting engaged is look for bridal shows. For others, the mere thought of attending one can give them hives. Why are bridal shows so great? In a world that’s run by technology and social media, can’t you just advertise online? Well, sure, that’s one way to do it, and yes, you’ll see results from banner ads and wedding website listings. Your website and social media are a great way to make the initial consultation. Brides often research online for trends and vendors before booking appointments. It’s essential to have an online presence to make those first impressions. However, if you want to seal the deal and secure that contract, you need credibility, face-to-face
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Getting Crafty with Your Wedding Photos

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Did your wedding photos turn out amazing? I sure hope so! One of the top priorities of most brides and grooms is booking the best wedding photographer out there! "The photos are the only thing that will last" say many couples. The flowers will die (although you can preserve them), the food and cake will be eaten, the dress will get boxed up, and all that will be left are the memories and the photos and video of your big day. And I could not agree more! I thought the exact same way! But once we got our photos back, we looked through them together and loved every minute of it and then clicked "download and save" on our computer. With all of these amazing shots, there has to be some better uses for them than to leave them stored away on the computer! So here are our 10 favorite things to do with your wedding photos! Wedding Thank You Cards Send a personalized Thank You Card, decorated with your favorite photo memories from your special day and finish
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Entering the Reception

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You've been dreaming about making a splash ... your reception entrance is the place to do it. Why have an ordinary grand entrance at your wedding reception when you can have an extraordinary one? It is your big day, after all. Whether you're working with an unlimited budget or you don't have a ton of money to spare, there are so many ways to arrive at your wedding reception in style that you might as well do something out of the box. 1. Organize a Flash Mob With Your Wedding Party What better way to surprise your guests than with a flash mob only your wedding party knows about? Regina Osgood, owner of Meant2Be Events, had a couple that decided to go this route and it was a huge hit. "The bridal party was allowed to enter just as they normally would, but they were in on what happened next," she tells us. "Once the bride and groom were announced, the DJ changed the song, cuing the full ballroom of guests to come to the dance floor where the flash mob be
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Saving Money on Your Wedding Dress

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How much does a wedding dress cost? Buying a wedding dress is unlike purchasing a piece of everyday attire. You’re going to be wearing this dress on one of the most important days of your life, and so you’ll likely spend quite a bit of money on your wedding dress. While wedding dress prices do vary greatly, the average wedding dress cost in the U.S. is $1,000. It typically ranges from $280 to $1,650, but you can purchase a wedding dress for far above and below those prices. What impacts wedding dress prices? There are a few factors that will impact your wedding dress cost. Most notably, an extremely detailed wedding dress with lots of beading and pricey fabric (silk, etc.) will cost more than a simpler wedding dress, as more intricate gowns require more labor and materials. So a grand ball gown with beading and detailed embroidery will cost more than a plainer sheath dress. Also, if you’re set on wearing a wedding dress by a famous dress designer, know that it will likely cost
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Disc Jockey

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As we plan our "I Dos" I think one of the most important things will be the music, both at the wedding and at the reception party. Did you have live music or a DJ? We're thinking to go with one of those DJs that gets people going with games and sing alongs. Here's some advice I found online on how to find a fab disc jockey 1. Know what to look for and where The most common option is to go with a DJ whose primary business is weddings. These wedding DJs know the ins and outs of wedding receptions and may even be great at serving as an emcee to make announcements. To find one of these, do the usual web searching and asking for referrals from other vendors. If your focus is on having great dance music, you may consider a DJ from the local club scene. These DJs may actually charge cheaper rates, but they won’t necessarily be experienced with weddings. To find one you can start by asking at local clubs. If you really want to go all-out on music, you may be abl
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