Have you ever wondered why brides carry a bouquet of flowers? It may surprise you to know that the original reason for the bridal bouquet was simply the smell. The fragrant flowers acted as a strong perfume. The tradition dates back to the 1600’s. My how times have changed. Bridal bouquets are an accessory today and used to compliment the wedding gown. (See our wedding dress guide here.)
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Holey moley, the moment you have been waiting for just happened! The second your man dropped to one knee a whirlwind of visions about your future rushed by. After the initial shock has worn off the checklists of things to get done seems to be never ending! Breathe girl, breathe! It doesn’t all need to be done right away but here are 5 things to do after you get engaged (...)
Calling all gentlemen out here, this one is for you! ( We live in a modern world so ladies this doesn’t exclude you!) You’ve found the perfect girl and picked out the perfect ring, now you are planning the perfect proposal. You feel like your proposal should measure up to Patrick Dempsey proposing to Reese Witherspoon in a Tiffany’s store in Sweet Home Alabama (guys, I know you’ve seen this (...)
Wedding planning is extremely exciting but can be quite stressful to cover each and every little detail! When it comes time to shop for your wedding dress you may assume it’s as easy as walking into Macys and strolling around with your ladies for a few hours. Easy peasy, right? Once you step foot into that chic bridal shop you’re going to be asked a slew of questions. The most (...)
It’s traditional that no one is to outshine the bride on her wedding day; that sentiment will forever be true! Even though you’re looking your best, don’t forget about your groom’s style! For generations a man’s tux on his wedding day has been expected to be your classic black and white tux maybe paired with a black bow tie and a white pocket square. Sound familiar to you!? That’s nice (...)
Over the years many memories have been made at the Beverly Hills Hotel. From star studded Hollywood events to Saturday afternoons at the pool with loved ones. When Bravo reality tv star of Million Dollar Listing: Los Angeles, Josh Flagg, was deciding the best venue for him and then fiance Bobby Boyd, only one location stuck out. Growing up in Beverly Hills Josh frequented the Beverly Hills Hotel with his (...)
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of touring Kleinfeld Bridal New York . To see a mini tour of Kleinfeld click here to see a short video clip! At first I was blown away by the huge selection of designer wedding gowns and by the fact that Kleinfeld sells designer bridal gowns more than any other store on earth. I was introduced to Jeanette who has worked at (...)
No two relationships are the same, each has their unique qualities and quirks. When the time comes and your partner has popped “the question” and you’ve begun thinking about your engagement photos; why would you want anything less than unique?! The 90’s have called and they want their overly posed photos back! (We’ve all seen them!) Here are a few things to keep in mind to make your e-session as (...)
Whether this is the first wedding you’ve shot or your 100th, there will always be something you can learn or simply need to be reminded of. The wedding day is typically a stressful day for everyone involved especially the bride and groom! As the photographer you’re there to capture the day but there’s always that one family member who wants to chime in with their personal opinions of (...)
