Tuesday 19 January 2016

A few of my Favourite things.... that were done this year.

I am often asked after attending so many weddings "What were some of my favourite things?" Over the years there have been a ton! So I decided I would write a blog every year not just my favourite photos from the year but my favourite things! These are a few of my favourite things!


1.  A Champagne coloured Satin dress edits gorgeously!



2.  I love the "perform a dance" to get the new couple to kiss! "YMCA... Chicken dance..." so fun! Breaks up the dinner as well during quiet times.



3.  Pay attention to backgrounds. Your photos afterwards will be awesome if you look around at where you are getting married and choose a great spot! Doesn't have to be an expensive place to shoot, sometimes an alley covered in Graffiti can be the perfect spot!


4.  The "Shoe Game". For the guests who only know either the Bride or the Groom well it helps really show how their relationship developed (who made the first move) but also gives the guests a chance to also learn some fun new things about the couple.




5.  Sparklers Sparklers Sparklers. They take 5 minutes to do and everyone loves them!


6.  Bubbles for after the ceremony also make for really great shots! People will all be smiling, bubbles flying and it just looks so fun in photos! KIDS LOVE IT!!




7.  The "Reveal" is also a really great way to get some emotional photos. If you don't want your Groom to see you, how about a "reveal" with your Mom.. Dad or Bridesmaids?



8. When the couple makes the day "their own".   There are so many traditions where Weddings are concerned. It's really great when couples decide to do things the way they want. One of my favourites was a couple who met all of their guests inside the hall prior to the ceremony. They sang a song to each other then ran out the front door. The guests followed to a spot under a tree where the ceremony was to take place. The anticipation for what was going to happen next was palpable. It was great!




9. The Letters. Letters written to each other only to be read on the Wedding Day before you see each other. <3



10. Dessert. Yes dessert is one of my favourites but having a ICE CREAM TRUCK arrive after dinner is awesome!!