Will you include your Furry Friend on your Big Day?

“They are there to greet you when you come home from a long day at work, snuggle up with you on very cold nights, and are that one friend that you can have endless uninterrupted conversations with who will listen to all that you have to say and at the end, give you a kiss or two. So, it’s only natural that many brides and grooms opt for including their favorite four-legged friend into their special day.” – Quoted from Event Pros.

You will either love or hate the idea of including your pet in your wedding. There is no doubt that it often makes for very sweet photographs and for some couples their pets are basically their children so why not have them join in on the fun? It is my firm belief that when including animals and children you can never really predict that everything will go smoothly with no hiccups- a pet may become shy, irritated or over excited and then there’s no telling what mischief they will get up to. If you do decide to include them, try and remember to be practical about it and know your pet’s limits.     

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Beautiful Evening Weddings

There is no doubt how beautiful and romantic outside receptions are at night because of the lighting and atmosphere it creates so how about an evening ceremony? It definitely is not traditional and not all venues would cater for it but just imagine how stunningly different your wedding photographs would be. Of course with an evening ceremony you would also have to consider if you would do any day time pictures and you would have to ensure you have the right photographer to work with that kind of lighting. Depending on the time of the ceremony you could also offer your guests snacks before just to keep their tummies happy until the main course or you could opt for something completely different and have a cocktail themed reception.

 

Ceremonies under Trees

Wedding ceremonies that take place under a large tree truly make for breath taking photographs. It is the perfect location for a whimsical or summery wedding- just remember to offer your guests parasols. The tree can also be used as a metaphor which is very well explained by Anne Keeler Evans- "The root system of a healthy tree is as large and beautiful as the canopy. As you stand beneath the leafy spread, you stand on ground that is held together by an expansive root system that enriches and supports the earth. There is nothing that a marriage needs more than the same sort of grounding a tree has. We must plant the tree, and our marriages, in soil that will nourish and support it (and you). Carefully cultivated, and protected, those roots will flourish and provide nutrients for the tree to grow."

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"The First Look"

Lately there has been a lot of talk about the "First Look". The first look basically implies that the bride and groom meet up- in their full attire- before the ceremony. Many do not like this idea as it is not traditional but it has been argued that it takes a lot of stress off of the bride and groom. Brides who have done this have said that the groom's reaction was something that would not have happened in front of friends and family and they insist that the ceremony is still special because of the friends, family, marriage officer/ priest and the music. Brides and grooms also say that by doing the photo shoot before the ceremony they get more time alone, spend most of the day together and have less pressure to rush the shoot- and the photographs are priceless. Sometimes it can be challenging for the photographer to catch the groom's first impression because most of the focus is on the bride or the ceremony area and lighting do not allow it. Would you consider doing the "first look"?

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