Exciting news on the blog today! I am working with several photographers on feature articles for the blog. Each month I will be featuring a photographer and their work. I the spirit of everything photographed lets chat about wedding photos today :)
When it comes to picking a photographer there are a lot of different characteristics a couple needs to look into. Trust me, this is the most important aspect of your wedding. You won't remember who was there, what gifts you received, or the who caught the bouquet. The one and only thing you can take with you are the photos. If I can give you one word of advice make sure your photographer has the style that you really want to be captured.
Believe it or not you can get everything you want on a budget it just may take some searching. Lets talk about the three most common styles of photography.
Formal/Traditional Photography
Formal style wedding photography is ideal when taking large group photos. In this type of photography the photos are a very structured. Most couples will want a few of these photos particularly when taking photos with extended family members. Everyone in the photo is looking directly toward the camera and the lighting isn't . This style, although dated, is very typical among photographers and is usually what parents and grandparents expect from wedding photos.
Candid Photography
Candid style wedding photography is great option especially during the reception. The photographer ultimately captures guests without them knowing they are being photographed. What is great about this style is that the photographer is able to produce photos with real emotion. The photographer will play around with natural and artificial lighting in this category an they tend to be more creative.
Photojournalistic/Documentary Photography
This style of photography is unique in the fact that it tells a story. The photographer attempts to tell the story of your wedding day without interfering or posing anyone. This is a more modern style of photography, but is trending like crazy. The couple ends up with a collection of photos that allow them to relive their day. Many of the photos will be of objects as they are (ex. the bouquet on the table, the dress hanging in the window, and the bridesmaids zipping each others dresses). The photographer is very involved in the before and after of the wedding in this style of photography.
Many photographers will encompass several of these aspects. What is most important for you so you choose your photographer is that you look at their portfolio before booking them. Also, don't be afraid to tell them what you picture your photos to look like and how you want to remember the day. This is the biggest day of your life and like I said before the pictures are the only thing you take with you.
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Friday, June 21, 2013
Something Inviting
For those of you who don't know I live in Salt Lake City, Utah. The land where fifteen minutes late is standard. I am self-diagnosed OCD and I hate anything that takes place at the last minute. I guess you could say I'm over-planned. I would rather be an hour early than a minute late. In Utah I am surrounded by the Mormon population. I regularly see people getting engaged in May and married in August, but for the typical bride this is quick. In most cases a bride will have 6 months to a year to plan her dream day. When planning your big day a timeline of when to send things out is extremely important both for you and your guests.
There are a lot of factors when it comes save the dates, invites, and announcements. For me and my husband, Josh, we had family traveling from every different direction... literally, and most had to travel long distances. I know that your day is about you, but if you want people so be able to be there you need to be conscious of several things they have to do in order to make it to your big day. They need to take time off, they need to schedule flights, or arrange travel. If they don't get the the invitations in time they may not be able to coordinate these things.
It is safe to say your guests depend on you. With "Save the Date" cards slowly going out of style guests rely on invitations. However, if you are sending out save the dates good for you for being courteous!
Save the Date Etiquette:
Good news ladies! You don't have to send save the dates to everyone. Save the dates are meant for people you actually want to be at the wedding. You don't have to send them to your cousins best friends brother-in-law, but you should send them to family, close friends, and the wedding party. Yes, the wedding party. This way you know they will remember to take time off.
Typically, you need to have your save the dates sent off approximately 5-6 months in advance. If your timeline it shorter than 6 months do your save the dates as soon as possible.
Invitation Etiquette:
Now that you have sent off your save the dates it is time to think about your invitations. To avoid unwanted guests (like children) address it to all individuals who are invited. (ex. Scott and Amy Jones instead of The Jones Family or Mr. & Mrs. Jones). By doing this it takes a little ambiguity out of who is invited and who isn't. Trust me, when you are paying $20+ for dinner you don't want uninvited guests.
Traditionally, invites should go out 6-8 weeks before the wedding if you are sending out save the dates. If you aren't sending out save the dates try to get them out 3 months before your big day.
Announcement Etiquette:
Lets be honest. When it comes to weddings you can't invite everyone, but that doesn't mean you can't reap the benefits of everyone's gifts. Announcements are for people you want to know you got married, but you don't really care if they are actually at the wedding. Usually the brides parents will send these out to friends and family about a week after the wedding. By doing this you avoid any unwanted guests coming to the venue, but often times they will still send gifts and cards in congratulations.
Now that you know when to send things off, get to it! No one likes to be rushed to find gifts at the last minute, and you want a good gift, right?
There are a lot of factors when it comes save the dates, invites, and announcements. For me and my husband, Josh, we had family traveling from every different direction... literally, and most had to travel long distances. I know that your day is about you, but if you want people so be able to be there you need to be conscious of several things they have to do in order to make it to your big day. They need to take time off, they need to schedule flights, or arrange travel. If they don't get the the invitations in time they may not be able to coordinate these things.
It is safe to say your guests depend on you. With "Save the Date" cards slowly going out of style guests rely on invitations. However, if you are sending out save the dates good for you for being courteous!
Save the Date Etiquette:
Good news ladies! You don't have to send save the dates to everyone. Save the dates are meant for people you actually want to be at the wedding. You don't have to send them to your cousins best friends brother-in-law, but you should send them to family, close friends, and the wedding party. Yes, the wedding party. This way you know they will remember to take time off.
Typically, you need to have your save the dates sent off approximately 5-6 months in advance. If your timeline it shorter than 6 months do your save the dates as soon as possible.
Invitation Etiquette:
Now that you have sent off your save the dates it is time to think about your invitations. To avoid unwanted guests (like children) address it to all individuals who are invited. (ex. Scott and Amy Jones instead of The Jones Family or Mr. & Mrs. Jones). By doing this it takes a little ambiguity out of who is invited and who isn't. Trust me, when you are paying $20+ for dinner you don't want uninvited guests.
Traditionally, invites should go out 6-8 weeks before the wedding if you are sending out save the dates. If you aren't sending out save the dates try to get them out 3 months before your big day.
Announcement Etiquette:
Lets be honest. When it comes to weddings you can't invite everyone, but that doesn't mean you can't reap the benefits of everyone's gifts. Announcements are for people you want to know you got married, but you don't really care if they are actually at the wedding. Usually the brides parents will send these out to friends and family about a week after the wedding. By doing this you avoid any unwanted guests coming to the venue, but often times they will still send gifts and cards in congratulations.
Now that you know when to send things off, get to it! No one likes to be rushed to find gifts at the last minute, and you want a good gift, right?
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Something "Showered" with Love
Everyone likes a great party and weddings are the perfect excuse to throw a lot of them. Engagement parties, bridal showers and bachelorette parties are just the beginning.
Lets start with the bridal shower. I recently threw one for my soon to be sister-in-law and fortunately everything turned out great, but you have to be weary when it comes to what to do and what not to do.
Most people make big faux pas when it comes to gifts, so to avoid giving the bride something she doesn't want follow these rules...
Gift Giving!
Do you have to bring a gift to the shower?
Yes, duh! And the gift should always be from the registry. I know you want to get her something crafty, but lets be honest, no body wants a re-gifted item from your registry.
What gifts are appropriate to give the bride?
Many people mistake a bridal shower for a bachelorette party. Think again! Although lingerie is okay, a bridal shower is not, I repeat, NOT the place for edible underwear. Remember mothers and (more importantly) mother-in-laws will be there. I don't think one bride wants her mother-in-law to know what she will be wearing in the bedroom. Nighties are appropriate, crochless panties are not. I think you get it.
How much should you spend on a gift?
Anywhere between $25 and $75 dollars is typical. This is a safe zone. By falling somewhere between these two amounts you will not look cheap nor will you offend anyone that may not be able to spend a lot of money on a gift.
Giving a gift should be fun and usually if you use the resources available to you then you can find something the bride and the groom can appreciate.
Lets start with the bridal shower. I recently threw one for my soon to be sister-in-law and fortunately everything turned out great, but you have to be weary when it comes to what to do and what not to do.
Most people make big faux pas when it comes to gifts, so to avoid giving the bride something she doesn't want follow these rules...
Gift Giving!
Do you have to bring a gift to the shower?
Yes, duh! And the gift should always be from the registry. I know you want to get her something crafty, but lets be honest, no body wants a re-gifted item from your registry.
What gifts are appropriate to give the bride?
Many people mistake a bridal shower for a bachelorette party. Think again! Although lingerie is okay, a bridal shower is not, I repeat, NOT the place for edible underwear. Remember mothers and (more importantly) mother-in-laws will be there. I don't think one bride wants her mother-in-law to know what she will be wearing in the bedroom. Nighties are appropriate, crochless panties are not. I think you get it.
How much should you spend on a gift?
Anywhere between $25 and $75 dollars is typical. This is a safe zone. By falling somewhere between these two amounts you will not look cheap nor will you offend anyone that may not be able to spend a lot of money on a gift.
Giving a gift should be fun and usually if you use the resources available to you then you can find something the bride and the groom can appreciate.
Monday, June 17, 2013
Something About Me
Location: Cedar City, Utah
Dress: Oleg Cassini
Photo Credit: Studio West Photography- Karl Hughs (Cedar City, Utah)
Now why did I decide to title this blog "Type A" Wedding and Events? Let me tell you a little about me... I'm a control freak. Ask anyone in my family. I am the symmetrical, color coordinated, centered, and scheduled type of person. I make a plan to make a plan and it seemed only fitting to call this new venture "Type A". Also, I felt OCD was a little too negative.
As a little girl I never planned every intricate detail of my wedding. With my parents both accounting for 50% of the 50% divorce rate, I thought the sanctity of marriage was, well... a joke. I didn't have an idea of what my dress would look like, what flowers I would put in my bouquet, and I didn't have a reoccurring dream with a mystery man standing at the alter. I guess you could have called me a cynic.
As I got older and started dating I would think about the future here and there, but when I found my husband and as we got engaged, it was time to buckle down and really figure out what I wanted. This is where I found my passion. I began to research venues, pick out colors, and look for styles and themes I thought were "me". For the first time in my life I was excited to think about my wedding and really began to plan.
I learned very quickly that every bride has a different style. What I wanted was completely different than what my mother had always pictured for me. It was different that what my sister had planned for her wedding, and different from what I would do now.
There really is something out there for everyone. Whether you are on budget or money is not an object there is something out there to make your day special. It may be big and grandiose, or just the little touches that really make your day unique.
There really is something out there for everyone. Whether you are on budget or money is not an object there is something out there to make your day special. It may be big and grandiose, or just the little touches that really make your day unique.
Salt Lake City, LDS Temple
August 10, 2011
Photo Credit: Studio West Photography- Karl Hughs (Cedar City, Utah)
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