by: Lauren

Wedding Planning Advice: Dont Sweat The Small Stuff! via TheELD.com

“Always remember the big picture when planning your event. It is the love between you and your fiance that you are celebrating. Don’t sweat the small stuff! If you have hired the right vendors, they will take care of it all!”

Stephanie Tate of Savoir Faire Weddings

 

email: stephanie@savoirfaireweddings.com | phone: 850.499.6336

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by: Lauren

Happy Wednesday everyone! I don’t know about you, but October feels like it’s flying by already! However, one of the great things about it being October is that it means it’s time for Fall weddings! When it comes to Fall weddings, I’m a fan of the ones that have just a subtle hint of Fall, and today’s modern and elegant wedding does just that! Using a deep shade of brown, lots of natural green, and TONS of happiness, this Ohio wedding from Concept Photography is absolutely gorgeous!

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Don’t they look like they had SO much fun?! I know I can’t but help smiling whenever I see these images. And I am absolutely LOVING the moss table numbers, and the gorgeous mixture of green and brown throughout the whole wedding. Like I said before- it’s a subtle hint of Fall, but not all-out. Just how I like it!

Are any of you having Fall weddings- this Fall or next Fall? And if so, what colors will you be using? I would love to know! :)

 

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photographer: Concept Photography / Reception Venue: Taft Museum of Art / Flowers & Decor: Yellow Canary / Catering: Eat Well Celebrations and Feasts / Cinematography: Lifetime Films / Cake Baker: The BonBonerie / DJ: Music By Request Dj Butlers


by: Lauren

Hey there everyone! I don’t know about you, but I am VERY much a fan of First Looks. Well, so is ELV photographer Elaine Palladino, and today she’s sharing a bit of her own insight on First Looks with us! But you don’t just have to take her word for it, because she’s also sharing insights from some of her past couples that did First Looks…

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Maybe I’m spoiled. The first time that I ever took part in a First Look as a photographer was during the wedding of one of my best friends. There, under the tall North Carolina trees blowing in the soft breeze I witnessed Scott see his bride Laura for the first time. It was one of the sweetest moments I have ever experienced as a photographer. I cried to the point that I couldn’t see through the viewfinder. As a friend, it was an absolute honor to be able to witness something so beautifully intimate. As a photographer, it was pure gold. You can’t orchestrate moments like that; it would be disingenuous of me if I even tired. So when I get asked by clients whether I think a First Look is a good idea, it’s all I can do to not pounce with an emphatic and resounding “YES!”

I could list all the practical reasons why a First Look is the way to go: there is more time for portraits, you’ll be relaxed, your photographer won’t have to cram family, wedding party and couple portraits into 40 minutes. That’s all well and good; these are very valid reasons that the professional photographer me wants you to do a First Look. The hopeless romantic and artistic photographer me wants you to do a First Look because of just how wonderful they are. It is intimate in a way that most of your wedding won’t be. It’s a moment between the two of you completely separate from the rest of hoopla that accompanies any wedding, big or small.

But what do I know? I’m just the girl wielding the camera. I’ll let the pictures speak and my past brides and grooms speak for themselves.

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 Scott: Looking back, I am really happy we decided to do the first look. It gave us a very intimate moment together; a “calm before the storm”. We were able to really enjoy the moment as we began the journey of becoming husband and wife.

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 Laura: The First Look was without a doubt one of the best decisions we made during this journey. I didn’t want to do one initially, but thought about two things, the first obviously being how amazing it would be to see my sweetheart for a few minutes before the ceremony started. The second reason I wanted to do one, was because Scott and I had the good fortune to have photographers who are equal parts amazing photographers and amazing friends. I felt completely comfortable with them being there, and honestly didn’t really notice their presence at all I was so focused on Scott. Also, I knew that I would get some amazing photographs from the session, which was very important to me, because I knew that the picture-taking time post ceremony would be a fast moving hectic time. The First Look was a perfect way to get some beautiful photographs and spend a few moments together

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Lisa: Lamar and I decided to do a first look at the hotel where I was staying and the moments that Elaine and her husband captured right before the ceremony were priceless. Getting a chance to look at him and feel like we were the only people on the planet reassured me in that moment — this is the perfect thing to do. Elaine and Mike were great and managed to capture every detail of our emotions during that time from the intensity of our love for each other to the goofball sense of humor that we share. Furthermore, they were super flexible, photographing us at multiple sites and ultimately letting me pile into the back of their car when the limo company didn’t hold up their end of the bargain. By the time the ceremony came around, I was relaxed and happy knowing that we already had hundreds of great shots and we could now focus on being captured with the 150 family and friends that came from all over the country to share our day with us. After seeing the photographs, I can truly say that Elaine and Mike did amazing work that I’ll treasure forever.

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So how about you? What are YOUR thoughts on First Looks? Will you be having one? 
 



by: Lauren

Pink, mint, and gold. My goodness- it’s such a gorgeous color combination! Well friends, you’re in for a treat, because it’s the color scheme for today’s inspiration shoot from Twila’s Photography and an awesome team of Nashville wedding pros! A golden, sparkly twist provides just enough glam to modernize the look and feel of this classic look of pale pink and mint. It’s incredibly beautiful… but enough of my gushing, I’ll just let the images speak for themselves!

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I am LOVING the gold glitter elements… and the beautiful lace dress too! Oh and let’s not forget that Ice Cream Sandwich station! How great would it be to have one of those at your wedding?!

I’m curious if any of you are using a color palette like this one? Maybe just using mint, or lots of gold glitter elements… anyone? :)

 

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photographer: Twila's Photography / Wedding Planner/Coordinator: Creative Designs & Events / Flowers & Decor: Vintage Florals / Reception Venue: Legacy Farms / Invitations & Stationery: Nicole Nikolas / Rentals: Music City Tents and Events / Bride’s Dress: Modern Trousseau Nashville / Hairstylist: Bombshell Salon and Spa / Makeup Artist: Lisa Proctor Airbrush Makeup Artist