If It Were A Movie …

If you could have a professional story teller make a movie about your wedding, what do you suppose it would be like? It would be like a wedding video shot by JessicaPi Productions. Jessica Piscitelli has a degree from a well respected Arts school and experience working with some high impact directors in New York City. When she creates a video of your wedding, it isn’t a string of images to her, it’s a story to be told in a clear and engaging way. Read More

Bouquet Style

Bridal Bouquets

Your wedding bouquet is the most photographed of all your flowers and the most personal.  It should reflect your personal style and the style of your wedding.  Do you choose a small posy or a large cascading bouquet?  Are the flowers muted and white or are they a bold pop of color? Read More

Let Us Entertain You

So many decisions… Maybe what your wedding needs is a Mime to greet the guests at the door. Or was that a caricature artist to amuse your guests during the cocktail hour while you are having your formal pictures done? When MSE Productions says they are a full service entertainment provider, they aren’t exaggerating. Miles Stiebel says that it isn’t common for couples to book non-musical entertainment for a wedding, but it does sometimes come up. “If there are going to be a lot of children at the wedding we’ve had couples book a strolling magician to help keep them occupied.” Read More

Skin Prep for Your Wedding

Ever After Visuals Makeup

The key to looking great on your wedding day (besides having a great makeup artist) is having a good foundation to start with, healthy skin!  Not all of us are blessed with perfect model skin but there are a few things you can do during your engagement that will help you have the best skin possible on your wedding day.  Thanks to Marti Wright, of Tica Beauty and Barbara Hill of Bridal Artistry for the tips. Read More

Where In The World?

The first thing a bride needs to do is book her venue. Or is it? Before you jump in to reserve the country club, you might want to think about some alternatives. Is there something you’ve always dreamed of having at your wedding? Do you and your prospective spouse share some important hobby that you’re very passionate about? What is your unique story, did you meet somewhere interesting? Read More

Personalizing Your Engagement Photos

Engagement photos can be a lot of fun and one of the best parts of getting married.  It is your chance to get photos that truly reflect who you are everyday.  It is also a chance to get familiar with your wedding photographer and with being in front of the camera so that you are ready to rock during photos on your big day. Read More

Personality Matters

When you’re looking for the right photographers for your wedding, it’s all about style and personality. Photography is an art, sometimes it can be a little generic, and sometimes is it a little further out there than you prefer. It’s important to know what you like, and find someone who’s style meshes with yours. Read More

The First Dance

One of the very best moments of the reception is when the happy couple hits the dance floor for their first dance as husband and wife.  The best first dance songs are those that have personal meaning.  A song that lets all the stress of planning the wedding just fall away as they enjoy that romantic moment, just the two of them.  Some couples are really passionate about music and already know which song will be perfect for them.  They are the lucky ones.  For everyone that has a harder time picking the perfect song for their first dance Jennifer Reitmeyer of MyDeejay has offered up some really fabulous suggestions. Read More

Take Time to Enjoy Your Wedding Day

It’s your special day, take the time to really enjoy it. When you are planning your event, be sure to put enough time in your schedule so that one small bump won’t derail the whole production.

You might even want to consider hiring a wedding planner. Movies make fun of them, but a good wedding planner, with the right personality for you, means that the little things that can happen on your wedding day won’t be your problems to deal with. Planners are experts at handling venues and contracts and their experience can be invaluable to insuring that your big day goes off without a hitch. Read More

Tricks of the Trade

It’s the little tricks that often separate a great artist from an amateur, even if the art is cosmetics. Marti Wright of Tica Beauty and Cosmetics has some clever tricks that insure that the bride and her attendants look amazing for every picture.

Mascara- Who knew that mascara could be an issue? Read More