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Thursday, May 15, 2008

The Gift of Words

I think that I shall never see,
A groom so lovely as a tree.

One of the most unique ways to say anything is with poetry. From speeches, to wedding gifts and thank you cards, poems have a way of making an ordinary word seem more special. Thankfully for those of us who weren't blessed with the gift of iambic pentameter (see above) there are services out there that can help. A quick Google Search will turn up dozens of websites that can take your thoughts and turn them into Verse.

Labels: wedding gift, wedding poem

posted by WedFogThursday, May 15, 2008 0 Comments

Monday, May 12, 2008

Our Wedding Songs

Speaking from experience picking songs for your wedding can be one of those "Where do I start?" tasks but the good news is that now there are plenty of sites out there that will offer you suggestions. Ourweddingsongs.com has some great lists to get you started. Or you can just pick my current personal favorite first dance song by Michael Buble - Everything.

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Saturday, May 10, 2008

Wedding Photography in Washington D.C.

Robyn Witschey writes for WedFog...

Congratulations -- you’ve made a wise decision to hold your wedding festivities in the National Capital area. Washington D.C. is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Its monuments and other landmarks provide iconic, instantly - recognizable backdrops that will make your wedding photographs even more special and unique. In addition, Washington’s gardens, monumental architecture and accessible urban locales offer unlimited settings for photography. The surrounding Virginia and Maryland suburbs also offer easy access to historic towns and peaceful parkland.

In her article she goes on to give 8 useful tips for taking your wedding photos in our nations capital.

You don’t want to be surprised. Work with your photographer to verify that wedding photography is permitted, the guidelines for photography and the cost. Many public gardens limit the number and duration of wedding photography sessions per day. Quite frequently large tents are erected on The National Mall and Capitol grounds during the summer months. The tents block entire buildings and interrupt the vistas. The National Arboretum requires registration at least two weeks in advance. And who wants to navigate the crowds around the Tidal Basin during the Cherry Blossom Festival (let alone someone wearing a wedding dress)?

Labels: capital, washington dc, wedding article, wedding photography, wedding planning

posted by WedFogSaturday, May 10, 2008 0 Comments

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Wedding Photography on North Carolina's Crystal Coast

North Carolina's Crystal Coast offers wedding guests a multitude of activities...

There are a number of activities to entertain guests and members of the wedding party before and after the wedding. The Crystal Coast is known worldwide for both its off-shore and inshore saltwater fishing. There are many charter operations in the area. There are also several nice golf courses that are open to the public. Of course, being a resort community, boutique shopping opportunities abound. There are also a number of museums and educational attractions such as the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum, Fort Macon State Park, The History Place, and the NC State Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.

Bob Decker goes on to say in his WedFog wedding planning article titled "North Carolina Crystal Coast: Close Enough to Drive but Far Enough to Escape" that having a wedding coordinator is almost indispensable.

Labels: crystal coast, north carolina, wedding photographer, wedding planning

posted by WedFogThursday, May 08, 2008 0 Comments

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Planning a New Orleans Wedding

Michael Caswell a Louisiana local has provided WedFog with helpful guide for planning a New Orleans wedding. Michael says this about photography locations,

There are many options to choose from, depending on your preference and personality, and your photographer can certainly help you with this decision. For an elegant, traditional bridal portrait, the front steps of the New Orleans Museum of Art is a very popular location. For a fun, natural-environment engagement portrait, City Park or Audubon Park are good choices. For a grittier, edgier bridal or engagement portrait, nothing beats simply roaming the French Quarter, seeking out interesting doorways and old weathered walls, in front of which the immaculate and beautiful bride creates a striking visual contrast. These sessions are always spontaneous, fun, and unpredictable.

Read more about getting married in New Orleans.

Labels: new orleans, wedding article, wedding planning

posted by WedFogWednesday, May 07, 2008 0 Comments

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Planning A San Diego Beach Wedding

Photographer Julie Edwards has submitted a new article to WedFog entitled "Planning a San Diego Beach Wedding" and it's full of great tips like this one.

Be sure to check a tide calendar and sunset time before planning your beach wedding. For your San Diego beach wedding photos to look the absolute best, you want to plan to be on the beach about an hour and a half before sunset until just about dark. High noon on the beach is not the most comfortable light for you or your guests, nor the most flattering for photos.

Labels: beach wedding, san diego, san diego beach, wedding photographer, wedding planning

posted by WedFogTuesday, May 06, 2008 0 Comments

Party Like a Rock Star Bride

Apparently bride hoodies from The Knot are so last year. Chicago based Rock Star Bride is gearing up to outfit brides with modern bridal gear.

Rock*Star*Bride provides brides with lots of pre-wedding style, served up with a little rock star attitude. Bridal products no longer have to be limited to “Soon to be Mrs.” and “Bride” options emblazoned with rhinestones or monograms embroidered in pale pink. Rock*Star*Bride is designed specifically for brides looking for urban, less-traditional items that show her distinct personality for her wedding day.

Although it has nothing to do with weddings or the rest of this blog post, here's the video just because we could all stand to jam out a bit on a Tuesday morning.

Labels: bride gear, bride hoodie., rock star, rock star bride

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Sunday, May 4, 2008

Your Wedding Dress Down the Toilet

I'm nearly at a loss for words with this one. Cheap Chic Weddings is once again holding their annual Toilet Paper Wedding Dress contest. Sponsored by Ripley's Believe it or Not and Charmin the contest is now entering it's 4th year. The guidelines:

Make a Wedding Dress of Charmin Toilet Paper, Tape and/or Glue ONLY. Submit 3 digital photos of your creation. Be sure to take one of the front view, one of the back and one from the side and send to contest@cheap-chic-weddings.com

And apparently there is an entire sub culture of TP wedding dresses on YouTube. Who knew!

Labels: contest, toilet paper dress, wedding dress, wedding shower games

posted by WedFogSunday, May 04, 2008 0 Comments

Saturday, May 3, 2008

Large and Lovely Boudoir Photography

Tammy Warnock a WedFog member and owner of True Blue Photography and True Blue Intimates was recently featured interviewed by Bella Online about plus size boudoir photography. Bella online author M.E. Wood had this to say about Tammy's boudoir photography work.

Looking through Tammy's gallery images it's obvious she gives each model special attention (check out her blog for the latest images). They looked so relaxed in her presence. Every image is captivating and it has nothing to do with society's fluctuating standard of beauty. Their radiance is definitely coming through...

Tammy has also written an article for WedFog which you can find in our before the wedding article section above. Boudoir & Intimate Photography Tips

Labels: boudoir, boudoir photography, green wedding photography, intimate photography, wedding article, wedding photographer

posted by WedFogSaturday, May 03, 2008 0 Comments

Friday, May 2, 2008

Holy Online Wedding Checklists Batman

So you've just got engaged and said, "What's Next?". I'll tell you what's next, it's time to get organized and we've stumbled on one of the most complete lists of wedding planning checklists out there. About.com weddings published a lengthy list of organizational wedding planning tools and has this to say about getting started.

The most crucial thing for a newly engaged couple to do is get organized. A good wedding planner will help you figure out month-by-month what you need to accomplish, so that you won't find yourself completely overwhelmed only weeks before the big day. Here are the best wedding planners, checklists, calendars and tools on the internet.

So after you're done reading thru the WedFog FAQs and Articles click on over to About.com for some organizational assistance. Happy planning!

Labels: checklists, engaged, wedding checklists, wedding planning

posted by WedFogFriday, May 02, 2008 0 Comments

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

DIY Centerpieces

Epicurious has posted a great little article on Do-It-Yourself centerpieces. In it they offer some great tips such as thinking outside the vase...

"Don't be afraid to consider any container as a possible "vase" when creating an arrangement. Search out ordinary household objects—mason jars, empty cans, teapots, mixing bowls, or baskets—to use as starting points for unique centerpieces."

For those of you planning on crafting your own wedding centerpieces I'd consider this article to be a must read for the special equipment list alone.

Labels: DIY, flowers, wedding flowers

posted by WedFogTuesday, April 29, 2008 0 Comments

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Move over Martha Stewart - Vera Wang on Weddings

Famed wedding dress designer Vera Wang is walking down the runway in some new shoes this spring. Vera Wang on Weddings will offer brides to be a gift registry including everything from mattresses to bridal lingerie. Wang will also be offering some of the same sage advice that she shares with her A List clientel says USA Today...

"Whether you're a romantic, modern or exhibitionist bride, Wang says, you must do what makes you comfortable. "I think you really have to be who you are on that wedding day."

Labels: designer, martha stewart, vera wang

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Friday, April 11, 2008

Towers of Flowers

Reach for the sky is probably the best advice I've seen for wedding centerpieces and it comes from Lancaster Online. Why is taller better?

"...tall arrangements add a very dramatic look to the tables and the entire reception hall, yet guests can see each other and converse without interference."

Taller and more slender arrangements will also allow your photographer to better shoot around them as well when capturing candid photos of your guests at the reception. Be sure to click on over and read the rest of the article. it's full of excellent tips for planning the look of your wedding reception.

Labels: flowers, wedding article, wedding flowers, wedding planning

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Sunday, April 6, 2008

Reality Check - You Are Not a Travel Agent

Planning a wedding can be complicated enough without having to plan your first vacation AKA "Honeymoon" at the same time.

...travellers often don't understand the time it takes to DIY their trip, nor do they realize the invaluable insider information to be garnered from travel agents. Forget to factor in crucial details, from visas to travel insurance, and being your own agent could become one big mistake.

The Leader Post has published a great article outlining many of the reasons you should consider hiring a professional to help make your travel arrangements. Planning a destination wedding? Worth noting is their suggestion that a good travel agent can do more than just book your hotel and flight.

"It was like having a wedding co-ordinator," says Cormier, whose nuptials took place last December in a gazebo overlooking Punta Cana Beach. "I didn't have to do anything but send off an e-mail."

posted by WedFogSunday, April 06, 2008 0 Comments

Friday, April 4, 2008

And the Bride Wore "Green"

If you haven't already noticed being "green" is really becoming all the rage this season. Designer Chris Kole has embraced the eco-friendly revolution in a new line called The Cotton Bride.

"The Cotton Bride aspires to embody the spirit of our times with a fresh and enlightened collection of natural bridal gowns reflective of today's evolving values, lifestyles, interests and priorities..."

Using environmentally friendly natural cotton and with retail prices for the collection starting at $1800 I think Chris has a comfortable hit on his hands.

Labels: chris kole, dress, gown, green wedding, planning a green wedding, wedding dress, wedding gown

posted by WedFogFriday, April 04, 2008 0 Comments

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Planning Your Wedding From Work - A How Not to Get Busted Guide

Of course none of you girls reading this are at the office right now are you? Busted! Wedding blogger Katie from Wedding Fanatic has posted some great tips for those of you pulling double duty while at the office.

4. Don’t talk weddings at work. Even if you aren’t planning during work hours, people will think you are. Not to mention, you’ll drive the majority of the men nuts, anger a few women, and make the rest of the ladies jealous.

Click on over and check out the rest of Katie's sage advice for planning on the down-low. Always remember, big brother is watching. :-)

Labels: advice, blog, planning from work, wedding advice, wedding article, wedding planning, wedding tips

posted by WedFogThursday, April 03, 2008 0 Comments

Monday, March 31, 2008

Be a Buff Bride

SheKnows, has published a great article called Fitness Tips for Future Brides.

Wedding season is upon us! Within the next few months, thousands of couples will say “I do,” with the most tying the knot in June, according to the National Association of Wedding Ministers. And before they get all dressed in white, many brides hit the gym to slim down and look even more gorgeous in their gowns – and in all of those pictures.

In it they've outlined some great tips on how to target your workout inlcuding how to let your dress type dictate your workout. Before you hit the gym, hit SheKnows for some excellent ideas.

posted by WedFogMonday, March 31, 2008 0 Comments

Friday, March 28, 2008

Virginia Hunt Country Weddings - Possibly the Perfect Destination

If you're planning a wedding near the Maryland Virginia border you'll want to read this article. Don & Ines Harper operate The Edge Photography Studio out of historic Leesburg, Virginia and Don tells WedFog

When people talk about a destination wedding at our nation’s capital they think about the famous monuments on the mall, elegant hotels, and grand venues such as the National Building Museum. They think about the spring cherry blossoms.

Local wedding photographers know and treasure a nearby region, the Virginia Hunt Country. This historic area preserves views and venues dating to the nation’s colonial period. Everything from small B&B’s, Colonial Estates and a growing number of vineyards to the new West Belmont Ballroom in Leesburg Virginia.

Read more of Don's article right here on WedFog.

Labels: don harper, hunt country, the edge photography, virginia, virginia hunt country weddings, wedding article, wedding planning, wedfog

posted by WedFogFriday, March 28, 2008 0 Comments

The Princess Bride - Disney Princess That Is

It's time to let your inner Princess out! Disney and bridal fashion designer Kirstie Kelley have expanded the Disney Princess Inspired Bridal Line with new bridal gowns, new maiden gowns and the totally new "Blossoms" for flower girls.

“Each piece in our new Princess Blossoms for flower girls line marries the classical styling of our bridal gowns with romantic and flouncy elements that make all little girls feel like princesses,” said Kelly. “The gowns are fun to wear, yet fit wonderfully into very elegant environments, a natural way for little girls to realize their own princess-inspired dreams.”

Their also expanding their bridal accessory line "Jewels" with...

"...a glittering showcase of Disney Princess-inspired pieces designed to complement every gown in the collection, including dainty hand-forged flowers made of fine Czech crystal for Snow White, softer, translucent crystals for Cinderella, and a combination of fresh water pearls and crystals with deeper hues for Ariel."

I have to say they are gorgeous but you can see for yourself at DisneyBridal.com.