CNN has published a must read for those of you about to tie the knot about the book "Tied in Knots". The book describes those one of a kind moments that can make a wedding extra special. :-)

"At the reception, the brother of the bride was standing too close to a heater and caught his suit on fire. Then the electricity went out, and the septic tank overflowed onto the lawn,"

But not to worry these stories do have happy endings.

"Everything that could possibly go wrong went wrong," she says. "I even dumped the back of my dress into the toilet. But in retrospect, everybody had a great time and my marriage has been pretty happy. It's like that saying, the worse the wedding, the better the marriage."

I'm off to add Tied in Knots to my amazon book list. Be sure to stop on by CNN on the way to read the article too.

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The wedding photographer of course (this is a site run by wedding photographers afterall) but for some reasons that might not be apparent to you having never hired a wedding photographer before.

"Only your wedding photographer will be focused on you through all of it. To record the day’s events, we have to always be there…around…watching. Not in your face, in the background. Experience tells us when to expect things to happen, when to nudge them along and when to stay out of the way. We might take photos of your flowers, your table plans, your decorations, but we will always know where you are and when. Right up until it’s time to leave."

It's so true that many times your wedding photographer will be your best friend for the day. In his article Steve has a firm grasp on why this is. Read More!

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Fallingwater is hands down my personal favorite residence and it's the perfect place to have a wedding. Pittsburgh wedding photographer Don Merz agrees...

Fallingwater is a beautiful setting for a wedding, and a dream for photography. Your wedding photographer will be able to create some strikingly beautiful wedding memories for you in this superb historic location.

Read more about Fallingwater and see some of Don's beautiful wedding photography here.

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Situated in Millburg Hills Michigan not far from Detroit is one of the area's best kept wedding secrets. The Blue Dress Barn, according to wedding photographer Monika Caban of Monika Photo it's an excellent place for a destination wedding.

The Southwestern Michigan area offers a variety of activities to entertain families and guests along the lakeshore. For food and wine enthusiasts, the area surrounding the Blue Dress Barn offers a variety restaurants and local vineyards with tasting rooms. Those who love the outdoors will find endless dune trails, fishing charters and several public and private golf courses. If you are looking for high excitement, 30 minute drive will take you to new Four Winds Casino located in New Buffalo.

She does warn that the venue books early so plan in advance. Read the rest of Monika's article on the Blue Dress Barn in Millburg Michigan here.

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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)?

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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.

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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

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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.

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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. :-)

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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.

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