Friday, December 30, 2011

Red Bow Bridal Buck$ Save money on wedding services with Red Bow Weddings

Red Bow Bridal Buck$ are available to engaged couples who subscribe to Red Bow Weddings, Every Bride's Guide.

Save $$ now on your wedding services! RED BOW BRIDAL BUCK$ come in 3 different amounts..$25, $50, and $100 and can be used and reused at select wedding businesses. Available at Get Married Modesto Bridal Show as well as other select bridal shows.

Get Married Modesto -Jan. 15 at the Doubletree Hotel in Modesto.

 Doors open at noon and show ends at 4pm. Find us on Facebook!


$25.00 OFF any purchase or *rentals of $250 or more
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Participating Vendors are added often, but check out who you can save $$ with right now on wedding services you need:

Sounds in Motion DJ-209-522-5999

No Limits DJ: 209-209-345-2523

Darling Photography-209-406-1374

Colleen Luster Photography-209-985-0814

Briggs Photography-209-239-7542

Bianca’s Bridal Couture-209-575-5902

Formal Connection-209-239-5511

Allen Flower Shop-209-668-6018

Simply Bre’s Floral-209-523-3430

Creative Cakes by Deb-209-544-1451

Scot Woodman Photography-209-550-1222

L & M Blodgett Catering-209-484-0770

 

Cannot be combined with any other offer. Coupons cannot be redeemed for cash. Certain restrictions may apply with each wedding business.*Tuxedo savings are on rental only. Offers expire Dec. 31, 2012. Red Bow Weddings is not responsible for unused coupons and accepts no responsibility on unused or refusal of coupons by a participating vendors.

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Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Get Married Modesto! January 15th at Doubletree Hotel by Hilton Modesto

It's time to start planning for your wedding! Get Married Modesto is the best place to do just that! You can find everything you need under one roof, in one day!

Quality wedding professionals local to the Modesto area. Lots of local inspiration and fabulous wedding professionals participate in this show!

The best that our area has to offer! This year we have MY SWEET SPOT sponsoring a Wedding Cake Giveaway!

Register early to be entered into the grand prize and receive a bag full of extra special offers!

Admission is $10. Buy tickets online Red Bow Weddings


*Yonan's Jewelers is giving EVERY bride a pair of Pearl Earrings!! So be 
sure to come!!!

 

Show sponsored by:

The Doubletree Hotel by Hilton Modesto

Sounds in Motion Dj

Fashion Show by: Bianca's Bridal Couture

 

Grand Prize Giveaways added daily but here are a few to check out now:

The Platinum Photo Booth

Creative Cakes 

Rossini Formal Wear

Friday, December 16, 2011

Look Who's Getting Married

Look Who's Getting Married

 

In all the planning for the "Big Day," the issue of packing and moving gets lost in the excitement. 

 

You are melding two homes into one, so what could possibly be the problem. Two words "Closet Space." 

 

Next to the discussion of money and how to spend it will be, "Why do you need all these clothes and shoes?” Your fiancée must be forgiven for this paux pas. 

 

You wear 20% of your clothes 80% of the time. Go to your closet and remove the items you wear the most frequently. Include shoes and handbags that you use the most often. These are things you can keep. Then go through what is remaining one piece of clothing at a time. Look at it from the color and style viewpoint. Is it outdated; does the color look well on you?

 

If you did not wear it in the last appropriate season then get rid of it. If the article has needed mending for over three months get rid of it.  Do not save clothing that is too small or too large for you.  You are wasting closet space and will have less trouble finding the things you need. Your clothes will remain neater on the hangers if you are not crowding them for space.

 

Ask yourself how many particular articles of a clothing type you need. Do you need more than four pairs of jeans? That is why we have washers and dryers, they call it doing laundry. You only need enough casual clothing to get you through two weeks at a time. Then you really have to do the laundry. 

 

If you have business attire you must wear, keep no more than fifteen sets of attire. No one else in your office is really going to notice that you rotate your clothing every three-business weeks. If you have business attire that is outdated and not worn, get rid of it.

 

Do not keep items you would wear if you had “just the right occasion.” Do not buy anything while thinking it would be great for a "special occasion.” That special occasion is not coming your way unless you want to hold it yourself. 

 

This is the perfect time to make a decision about your undergarments. If you want, feminine frilly panties and bras then wear them everyday. Believe me your husband will like it. Do not save them for special occasions that may never come. Dress under your clothes the way you would want to be found if you are in an accident and they take you to the emergency room. Give the staff something to talk about, become a legend. Depending how often you do your laundry determines how many sets of underwear and bras you need to keep in your drawer.

 

Each time you buy a new article of clothing you must get rid of one from your closet.

 

You may donate clothing only if it is in good condition. That means it does not need any repair work. Charities are not going to send clothing out to be mended so they can sell it. If your discarded clothing needs repairs or is very worn it belongs in the trash. 

 

The good thing about starting married life with less clothing and shoes is your husband may want to take you shopping for more. 

 

My last piece of advice is when it comes to arguing remember, you can be right or you can be happy, but you cannot be both. Ask yourself how important it is to be right. 

 

Lastly, "less stuff equals more money."

 

About Peggy S. Gardiner

 

Peggy Gardiner, a Modesto native, is a former manager of multi-million dollar estates and a local entrepreneur. She owns a successful business helping people organize and de-clutter their home and office.

 

You may contact Peggy at (209) 529-1105 or through her email 

mail to:gardiner6@gardinerventures.com or on her webpage Gardiner Ventures

 

For more wedding planning resources visit: Red Bow Weddings

 

Monday, December 12, 2011

Bridal Show at Ironstone!

We have exciting news!

The Mother Lode Bridal Faire will move to Ironstone Vineyards, one of the premier Event locations in the Mother Lode. The Date is set for Sunday,

March 11th, 2012 starting at 11:00 am. The price remains the same, $150.00 for a Vendor space, ($100 for Chamber of Commerce Members).

As a Vendor in last year's show, your space is secured in this year's show if you wish to attend.

But you must secure your space by December 31, 2011. Please let me know if you will not be attending.

Red Bow Weddings will be the major sponsor of our show this year and the 2012 magazine will carry an ad featuring our show.

We intend on increasing the advertising more and again we will have a beautiful Wedding Apparel Fashion Show by The Clothes Mine in Sutter Creek and San Andreas.

Contact: Diane Gray Executive Director Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce (209) 736-2580 www.calaveras.org

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Saturday, December 3, 2011

How You Can Plan the Perfect Eco-Friendly Wedding

How You Can Plan the Perfect Eco-Friendly Wedding

 

Weddings, in general, leave a huge carbon footprint due to the fuel used to transport guests, energy used to create the food, waste left behind afterwards, etc. However, more and more people have become motivated to improve our planet, which has influenced many people, businesses and entire industries to incorporate more environmentally friendly products and services into their daily operations. This eco-friendly movement has even trickled down to weddings with many couples choosing to go a more “green” route for their special day.  If you, too, want to decrease your wedding’s carbon footprint, here’s how you can plan the perfect eco-friendly wedding. 

 

Invitations 

Sending out hundreds of paper invitations is not conducive to saving the environment, so instead of paper use either recycled paper, hemp or forego environmental wastes altogether with email invitations. Don’t worry about what your guests will think; the environment is more important than a few etiquette elitists and most of your guests will likely be appreciative of your earth friendly gesture. 

 

Location and Transportation

Having your wedding outside is the perfect way to show your support for the environment, but make sure you don’t leave behind any trash or harmful materials that would be counterproductive to your green efforts. If you don’t want to have an outdoor wedding but still want a green wedding, there are venues available that make a huge effort to save water, energy, reduce waste and offer organic meal options. Search around for the perfect venue and make sure to ask about their sustainability efforts. As for transportation, which has the most environmental impact, you should try to limit long distance travel, encourages walking by having the wedding in the same location as the reception and the hotel. 

 

The Catering

The food is one of the most important parts of the celebration, so making sure your menu tastes good, in addition to being eco-friendly, is crucial to the overall success of your wedding. If you are concerned about the cost of going completely organic, then search locally to save on the cost of shipping, storing, etc. Plus, you will be helping out the local community in the process. Find a caterer that specializes in organic meals, recycles used materials, and utilizes china instead of paper plates. You should also ask if your caterer can help you donate the leftovers to food shelters or other organizations so you can reduce waste and help others simultaneously.  

 

Decoration and flowers

Candles and bamboo are perfect decorative items that will make your wedding look sleek and romantic while sticking to the green theme. When searching for flowers, consider potted arrangements as an alternative to cut flowers- they can decrease waste and double up as a wedding favor. For the bouquet, try to find organically grown flowers and order from a local business so you save fuel on transportation. Although it may take a little extra effort, all of your hard work will ensure the most beautiful, eco-friendly wedding that will inspire others to do their part to help the environment. 

 

This article was written exclusively for Red Bow Weddings by LowCountry Barbecue, proud to be a leading Atlanta wedding caterer, serving happy couples on their big day for more 25 years. LowCountry Barbecue specializes in events, big or small, across the country; no location is too far and no party is too much.

 

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Get Married Modesto is January 15th at the Doubletree Hotel in Modesto! Get your tickets now

 

 

 

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Top 10 Tips to Hold a Unique Wedding

To have a romantic wedding is expected by every girl. Fortunately, it isn’t difficult to achieve this nowadays. Except finding the really desirable wedding dress, consider the wedding theme please. Without breaking the wallet, you can also hold a memorable nuptial. Here are definitely some unique wedding ideas.

 

Top 1: animate the red carpet.

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Bring life and color to the red carpet. Perfuse yellow leaves onto the carpet. When you walk on it, you will feel like walking on a road to autumn where leaves float.

 

Top 2: show your names.

 

A chic & exquisite wedding logo is a must-have item for a romantic wedding. But except this, have you ever thought of letting your name to be seen everywhere? You can write your names on the menu. Or show your name via the projector. Sure, it’s also a great idea to write your names on the cake. Even, you can sew your name onto your wedding gown.

 

Top 3: name the desks by place names or flower names, rather than numbers.

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Since you want to make your wedding more special, simple number will feel a little monotonous. If you always travel, you can name these desks by place names. Or, names for flowers sound great here. For example, the desk for your parents can be named by carnation, which means family love and warmness.

 

Top 4: design a time capsule.

 

Invite guests to forecast your future. For example, give each of them a capsule (the style can be designed by yourself) and invite them to write down their answers to questions like how many children you will have. How weighty will the groom be after five years? Open the capsule five years later. This will be meaningful. And also, guests will have more fun in this case.

 

Top 5: take your puppy to your big day.

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A delicate archway will be designed. But this time, instead of carrying good-looking flowers, you are suggested to carry your puppy. Probably, it’s your companion when you were single. Why not let it share your joy on your memorable date? Just put on white gardenia garland for it.

 

Top 6: only wear your wedding gown.

 

Brides tend to wear two or three dresses during the wedding. So, you will need to leave your guests aside for a while. To avoid this, you are recommended to choose a trailing wedding dress, which can be dismantled easily. So, when the train is removed, the dress will be a great evening dress.

 

Top 7: design the seating card.

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Like naming the desk, to design your seating cards can also make your wedding feel more special. You can spell your guests’ names by brightly colored fruits. Or, you can make seating cards by group photos with the guests. If you tend to hold the wedding by the sea, use shell to make these cards.

 

Top 8: ask your guests to bring pictures taken with you.

 

Set a display board at the sign-in desk and show pictures taken with your friends there. Remember to return your friends pictures after the ceremony.

 

Top 9: choose a special venue.

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Modern girls do look forward to some distinctive wedding venues. So, how about holding it in an amusement park? Just image this: take the roller coaster while wearing your wedding gown? It will be crazily exciting to feel the veil is blown up. If you love animals, why not hold your wedding in a zoo?

 

Top 10: go back to the origin.

 

This may count for little about making your wedding unique. But believe it or not, it’s meaningful. While choosing the place to hold the wedding or take the honeymoon, why not go back to the place your grandparents held their nuptial or the place where your parents meet?

 

Author bio: memory on the wedding day will be a treasure throughout the life. To make it ideal, you may love to see more creative ideas shared at Katherine’s wedding blog. If you are hunting for a deluxe yet inexpensive wedding dress, just visit Micweddingdresses.com - the store this author writes for.

 

For all your local wedding planning, visit RedBowWeddings today!

 

Monday, November 28, 2011

10 Romantic Holiday Destinations in Europe

Are you looking to book a romantic getaway with your other half? If so, this round up of 10 of the most romantic destinations in Europe, each offering their own qualities and all well worth considering if you want an unforgettable break with the one you love.


Venice, Italy

Everyone should take a romantic trip to Venice once in their life; arguably the most popular romantic destination in the world, Venice is known to be the perfect city to pop the question, but is just as suited for a holiday in the early stages of a relationship. Wander the beautiful cobble streets, take in the exquisite architecture and of course, don’t forget to take a ride on a gondola!


Paris, France

Experience the sophisticated culture of ’Bon Paris’ and fill your holiday with trips to the iconic landmarks (the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre are just two you just must see), visit the fabulous art galleries and spend time in the wonderful boutiques. Wander the city streets, explore the markets and enjoy fresh French produce in the many delightful eateries. You could even book a cookery class for two!


Barcelona, Spain

Perhaps surprising that the Catalan capital makes this list, but when you consider what city breaks to Barcelona offer those after a romantic escape it becomes apparent why. Fantastic hotels that are designed for couples, countless, and some of the world’s best restaurant along with all the incredible culture, arts and architecture. Not to mention the beach that you can wind down watching the sunset on. Then you can see why Barcelona is a top choice.


Milan, Italy

Celebrate your love in Style with a stay in the fashionable city of Milan, Italy. This is the perfect destination to treat your partner to a shopping trip and a really nice base to unwind and enjoy some great Italian food and drink. A visit to see the famous ‘Last Supper’ painting by Leonardo da Vinci also makes a romantic afternoon out.


Rome, Italy

Italy has many of Europeans finest ‘romantic’ cities and Rome is another one! This destination is ideal for those who want to stroll around a fascinating historic city hand-in-hand. Must see attractions include the Colosseum and the Sistine Chapel. Enjoying the delicious, traditional Italian cuisine on your stay is also a must!

Prague, Czech Republic

If liberal is what you want, many think of holidays to Amsterdam, but Prague is a fantastic alternative. Many call ‘Prague’ the most beautiful city in the world, and as you explore the wonderful old town you’ll soon see why! Expect fascinating architecture (including the Church of St Nicholas and the Charles Bridge), hearty Czech food, cheap local beer and the opportunity to immerse yourself in the Prague culture.  Why not try the romantic Jazz cruise down the river Vltava or a horse and cart ride around the city?

Santorini, Greece

Looking for a romantic beach destination? Try the stunning Greek island of Santorini. Here you can expect plenty of sunshine, golden sands and the chance to explore charming white washed Greek villages. Al fresco dining in one of Santorini’s many tavernas is very enjoyable too!

St Tropez, France

If you want to head to a European destination popular with celebs, treat your partner to a glamorous holiday in St Tropez! The French Riviera is renowned for its incredible sophistication, sunshine and stunning turquoise waters. It’s a really nice place to chill-out and top up your tan.

Budapest, Hungary

For those who find the most romantic trip one that involves exploring a fascinating, historic city – Budapest is an excellent choice. The streets are filled with impressive Gothic architecture and popular attractions include the Gothic Parliament building, Castle Hill, Statue Park and St. Stephen’s Basilica so make sure you pack your camera!

Mykonos, Greece

Another fabulous Greek beach resort, the island of Mykonos is another romantic holiday option for those who want to escape into the Mediterranean sun. Here you’ll find incredible beaches, charming Greek villages, and plenty of bars, restaurants and boutiques (often visited by the rich and famous).

 

*About the author : “S.Gregory is a travel content writer and writes for the easyJet holidays website”

 

To find the perfect travel agent for you, visit : Red Bow Weddings, Every Bride's Guide

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Tips for Fast Wedding Planning

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Faѕt weddіng рlаnnіng rеquіrеs оrganіzation, сoоrdіnаtіоn аnd coореrаtiоn, not onlу оn thе pаrt of thе brіdе and groom, but from аѕ mаnу fаmіlу mеmbеrs and frіendѕ аѕ thе сouрlе cаn cоax intо helpіng wіth wеdding tаѕkѕ.

Tryіng tо ѕqueezе аll the deciѕіоnѕ, taskѕ аnd rеѕроnѕibilіtіеs of planning a wedding іnto а соuрlе оf weеkѕ or mоnths is сhаllenging. Yоu wіll nееd tо ѕtау оrgаnіzеd and уоu will nееd plеnty of helр. Aѕ a rulе, the lеѕs tіmе you have tо рlаn yоur wеddіng thе morе asѕіѕtаnce уоu wіll neеd frоm frіеndѕ and fаmilу.

Fаѕt Wеdding Plаnnіng Cheсklіѕt

A сhecklist cаn mаke аll thе dіfferencе betwееn a wеdding thаt lоoks thrown togеthеr and onе that рrоvidеs а memоrablе experіеncе fоr еvеrуоnе іnvоlvеd. Faѕt weddіng рlаnning bесоmеѕ exроnentіallу easіer when a сhесkliѕt is рart of the еquаtіon.

The ѕimрleѕt wау to makе уour сhесklіst іѕ to lіѕt the tаѕks thаt need to be асcоmрlished bеfоre thе big daу in a cоunt-dоwn-tо-thе-date fаѕhіon.

Delegate Rеѕроnsibіlitіeѕ

Onсе а сhесklіst іs іn hаnd, іt's time tо dеlеgаtе rеѕpоnѕіbіlitіеs.

Whіlе the brіdal сouple wіll likеly wаnt tо mаkе major dеcіѕiоns аbout thе сeremоnу, drеѕѕ, vеndоrѕ, honеymoоn аnd rеcеption thеmselvеs, thе fоllоw-uр taskѕ cаn bе delegatеd to willing сlоse frіеnds аnd familу mеmbеrs. Aѕ sооn aѕ a ѕitе іѕ cоnfіrmеd for thе cerеmonу, еnlist еverуоnе tо help wіth sendіng оut іnvіtationѕ. Thеn аsѕіgn еаch voluntеer with a ѕрecifіc areа оf rеѕpоnѕіbility.

Venues

Assign sоmеоne tо mаkе ѕurе thаt the wedding аnd rесeption vеnuеs hаvе the арprорrіate ѕеrviceѕ, еquiрmеnt, furniѕhingѕ аnd еleсtroniсѕ. As the weddіng dаtе аррrоасhеѕ, thiѕ pеrѕоn wіll enѕurе that menus аrе рrіnted, ѕеаting аrrаngementѕ аrе accuratе and thаt wеddіng gifts, flоwerѕ and dеcorаtіons аrе аll in plасе.

Vendоrѕ

Another helpеr ѕhоuld follow-up with all the vеndorѕ tо еnѕurе prераratiоnѕ аrе оn а timelу ѕchеdulе. Thіs реrson shоuld mаke surе that all vеndors hаvе a сору of the еvent'ѕ ѕchеdule as ѕoоn as it beсomeѕ avаilable, аnd thаt all vеndоrѕ arе paid and tірреd.

Errands

Enlist a truѕted helрer whо hаs rеlіablе transpоrtatiоn to be іn charge оf рісking uр оrdеred іtems on уоur weddіng day. Hаvіng somеоnе whо cаn dаsh оut for laѕt-mіnutе іtеmѕ іs key tо а ѕtreѕѕ-freе wеddіng.

Assistant to the Bridе and Groom

Everу bride nееds а trustеd frіеnd оr family membеr who wіll bе at her beсk аnd сall on hеr wеddіng daу, whether tо sеw а tоrn hem, run fоr food оr makе phоnе cаlls tо vendorѕ аnd оther hеlрerѕ. For the grооm, chооsе a rеѕроnsiblе frіend whо wіll hеlр keeр thе grоom саlm and on sсhеdulе.

Fоr quick weddіng plаnnіng thаt makeѕ the whоle wеdding experіеnсe less strеѕѕful аnd more enјоуаble, а fаst weddіng рlаnning сhеcklіѕt, аѕ wеll aѕ hеlр from fаmilу аnd friends, arе thе kеys tо ѕuссеѕs.

About the Author : Ron Murphу, а Frеelаnсе wrіter аnd а Intеrnеt Mаrkеtеr whо рrеѕеntlу wrіtеѕ аbout thе Upcoming Verizon Phones in 2011. He even blogs at a Green Energy niche site which talks about Home Made Energy

I hope you enjoyed this article from guest blogger, Ron Murphy!

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Sunday, August 21, 2011

Red Bow Weddings presents: Get Married Modesto! Bridal Show

You have dreamt about this day since you were a little girl, planning every detail, to the dress that you will wear that will stop time, to the first song you will dance to. You imagine the perfect cake, the taste, the design, and the colors. You've prepared your whole life and now it's time to make your dreams come true!

“GET MARRIED MODESTO” BRIDAL SHOW is here to show  you how! Join us August 285th from 12-4, where we will be featuring all of the latest trends and  top of the line wedding vendors that our area has to offer. Join us for fun, food and bridal fashions featuring Bianca's Bridal Couture! Register now at Red Bow Weddings.

Get Married Modesto! The show with the multiple grand prize giveaways including a dream wedding cake by my Sweet Spot!

Other prize giveaways include a dj package from Sounds in Motions Dj's, a luxury photo booth rental by The Platinum Photo Booth,  an engagement or bridal couture session by Nfinity Photography, 4 hours of wedding consulting from Heirloom Events, tuxedo rentals by Rossini Formal Wear, and a floral package by Yonan's Floral!!!

FIRST 100 BRIDES IN LINE RECEIVE EXTRA GRAND PRIZE ENTRIES!

Join us at GET MARRIED MODESTO! August 28th, at The Modesto Banquet Hall 810 N. 9th Street Modesto. Admission is $10 each at the door. 

Register now: Get Married Modesto!

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Red Bow Weddings Real Wedding Vendor Special

Total Bettie's Special Begins Monday Aug. 22 and will run until the end of the month!

Teeth Whitening Session- $79 (reg. $99)


Teeth Whitening and Airbrush Tan- $99 (reg. $120)

Gift Certificates are also available! Great gift for Bridal Showers and Birthdays!
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Book a Teeth Whitening at Regular price and receive a 2nd at 1/2 OFF! Great treat/gift for your husband, fiance, sister or mother!!!
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Red Bow Weddings Real Wedding Vendor Special

Total Bettie's Special Begins Monday Aug. 22 and will run until the end of the month!

Teeth Whitening Session- $79 (reg. $99)


Teeth Whitening and Airbrush Tan- $99 (reg. $120)

Gift Certificates are also available! Great gift for Bridal Showers and Birthdays!
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Book a Teeth Whitening at Regular price and receive a 2nd at 1/2 OFF! Great treat/gift for your husband, fiance, sister or mother!!!

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Book your appt today! 209-369-TANS or call Leah Heinitz 209-329-2676

 

 

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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

The Art of Wedding Photography by Larry Morse

Sharelogged by Red Bow Weddings, Every Bride's Guide a blog written by Larry Morse Photography. Enjoy!

Wedding photography is a precise and subtle art. To recreate the atmosphere of the wedding, as well as to get plenty of beautiful portraits of the bride, bridegroom, their families and friends, you need more than good equipment and hard work. Not only must you have the sensitivity to understand the wishes of the bride and bridegroom before you start, but at the wedding itself you need to be able to predict constantly what is about to happen, even when totally unscripted. Patience, persistence and a total renunciation of self-consciousness are also vital qualities if you are to get the best wedding photographs. However, there are more things for a wedding photographer to bear in mind than simply the challenging task of getting the best images. A wedding is a very important event in the lives of those involved, and the photographer must remember that the photographs are not the sole purpose of the event. A photographer must not be too intrusive or too demonstrative, and I would go as far as to say that he or she should be as invisible as possible. The solemn and immensely personal aesthetic of the ceremony itself for example, can easily be upset. A wandering photographer, or one who positions themselves directly in the view of the guests, or even worse, in front of the bride and bridegroom, can distract horribly from the more important things at hand. As for the group shots, everyone has at some point been at a wedding where these seem to take over most of the event, this is far from desirable. In essence, a wedding photographer should document (not direct) the wedding. They should work in total harmony with their surroundings, responding to each and every person and each and every happening with sensitivity and skill. In my experience, being the perfect wedding photographer is just as important as taking the perfect photographs and this is why wedding photography is such demanding and exhausting work. Having said that, it is largely the wedding photographs by which the wedding will eventually be remembered. This is why natural and honest photographs that depict the wedding as it really was are the best wedding photographs. Overly styled or posed photographs will not only be less meaningful but will fail to remain evocative for the future. And it is for future memories that the photographs will largely have to serve. Think about any wedding photographs you have seen of your parents, grandparents or indeed of generations before; they are a joy to look at because they represent the people as they really were: smiling, laughing, or crying at what is traditionally one of the most pivotal moments in their lives. I have seen some contemporary wedding photographs that depict nothing more than the glossy magazine fashion of the time, a silhouette of a bride and groom under a palm tree, or a blurred image of a figure in a white dress running across a bridge. These photographs could be of anyone and this is missing out on the whole principle of wedding photography which, of course, is to capture something personal and something real. A beautiful wedding photograph is somewhat vacuous unless it somehow represents a real person or indeed a real moment, and this is what a wedding photographer should bear in mind every time they photograph a wedding.

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Saturday, July 23, 2011

Red Bow Weddings, Every Bride's Guide 2011 is now interactive!

The vision for Red Bow Weddings. Every Bride's Guide, reaches beyond a print publication. It involves establishing relationships with reputable wedding professionals in order to strategically offer different mediums for engaged couples to access invaluable wedding tools and tips. More importantly, Red Bow Weddings wants to enrich the celebration of this milestone in a couple's lives by providing them with only the "Best of the Best" in wedding professionals that our area has to offer. Red Bow Weddings was establish in2006 and continues to thrive as a phenomenal tool for wedding planning. We also offer 3 great resources for engaged couples to utilize: 2 yearly bridal shows, bi monthly mixers, and an interactive publication! Plan your dream wedding today with the professionals in Red Bow Weddings, Every Bride's Guide!

 

*Click here to be taken to the online publication and get to wedding planning!!

 

 

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Friday, July 22, 2011

Red Bow Weddings-Real WWII Inspired-Engagement

A WWII Vintage Inspired engagement shoot by Nfinity Photography.

To hire Nfinity Photography visit them here:

http://www.NfinityPhoto.com

To view all of the awesome wedding professionals of Red Bow Weddings, Every Bride's Guide visit here:

http://m.uniflip.com/v/?base=http%3A//flipflashpages.uniflip.com/2/55643/101130/pub/

Click on either the logos or the website addresses to be taken to each advertisers site.