Archive for May, 2009

Destination Weddings on the Rise

Friday, May 29th, 2009 Posted in Destination Weddings | 1 Comment »

Despite the recession, destination weddings are on the rise, says a recent National Post article. Why? I was recently asked this question by a journalist for an article on destination weddings. It's ... Read more..

Underwater Wedding Photos?

Thursday, May 28th, 2009 Posted in Wedding Photography | 2 Comments »

My current obsession is photography. I just recently fell in love with my Nikon D70. I've had it for more than four years, but never really understood the technical aspects ... Read more..

25 DIY Wedding Programs

Thursday, May 28th, 2009 Posted in DIY Wedding, Wedding Reception | 2 Comments »

Thanks to Martha I stumbled on a goldmine of ideas for DIY wedding programs. Martha has photos of 25 DIY wedding programs, many with complete tutorials and templates. Here are a couple of ... Read more..

Say ‘I Do’ in New York: NY Wedding Venues for Contemporary Couples

Thursday, May 28th, 2009 Posted in Destination Weddings, Wedding Venues | 1 Comment »

Want a contemporary NY wedding with lots of flair? Want an intimate NY wedding in a 'wow' setting? New York has plenty of 'raw spaces' that can be magically transformed ... Read more..

Real Weddings: Leah and Scott’s $5,000 Wedding (and that Includes the Honeymoon!)

Monday, May 25th, 2009 Posted in Real Weddings | 4 Comments »

Leah, 34 & Scott, 33 Alberta, Canada Wedding Date: January 12, 2008 Number of Guests: 35 Wedding Cost:  $5,000 including 7 day honeymoon backpacking in Cuba Wedding Ceremony Location: Scandia Lutheran Church, Armena, Alberta Wedding Reception ... Read more..

Cave Wedding Photos: The Bat Cave Bride and Groom TTD Session

Saturday, May 23rd, 2009 Posted in Wedding Photography, Wedding Trends | 2 Comments »

What would you do for amazing wedding photos? Would you climb down a ladder into a dark hole, wade through quickmud and dark water in your wedding gown,while bats are ... Read more..

The Ups and Downs of a DIY Wedding

Friday, May 22nd, 2009 Posted in DIY Wedding | No Comments »

I had a DIY wedding. I made the wedding favors (handmade soap and CDs), the wedding programs, and my sister-in-law made the invitations and place cards. With help, I even ... Read more..

Wedding Guest Photos: Don’t Let them Get Trapped!

Thursday, May 21st, 2009 Posted in DIY Wedding, Wedding Photography, Wedding Planning, Wedding Trends | 3 Comments »

Does anyone use disposable cameras anymore? I hope not. Not when just about EVERYONE has a digital camera. The downfall of digital cameras is that they trap photos. How many photos ... Read more..

DIY Wedding Drinks: Make Your Own Watermelon Keg and Spiked Watermelon

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009 Posted in DIY Wedding, Wedding Reception | 8 Comments »

My husband and I spent the morning digging in the dirt. We're making raised beds in our backyard to plant veggies and berry bushes. Hauling wheelbarrow after wheelbarrow of topsoil can cause ... Read more..

Free Wedding Templates: DIY Wedding Envelope from Vintage Books

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 Posted in DIY Wedding, Free Wedding Templates | 3 Comments »

Want hip, fun and earth-friendly envelopes that will be sure to impress your friends (i.e. wedding guests)? Make your own out of vintage books! Here is the full DIY wedding ... Read more..