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Monday, August 2, 2010

Contest Winners – Kaitlin + Adam!

I gently bent the rules for these two. Technically the contest was for engaged couples – Kaitlin and Adam are already married. But I just liked their story the bes. My contest, my rule breaking :) So here’s their winning story, as Kaitlin tells it:

“I have quite a few people to thank for setting in motion the chain of events that would lead me to meet my future husband. It all started during my last semester in college at Oklahoma State. My best friend Ashley was a year ahead of me, had already graduated, and found a job in Fort Smith, AR (not the entertainment capital of the world). She was unhappy there and devised a plan that would involve the two of us moving to a fun city with a young hip crowd and a lot of single guys! We diligently researched our options. We looked at Nashville, Denver, Seattle….and the list goes on…before finally settling on Austin, TX. I did not know much about Austin and did not even know anyone in Austin but it seemed like a fun place to live so out went the resumes. I was surprised how quickly I received a job offer and jumped at the opportunity to work for an extremely talented Interior Designer named Jackie. Everything was great until Ashley said she was having a really hard time finding a job and did not think she could make the move without stable employment. I was left with a tough decision: Should I move to Austin by myself or stay in my comfort zone? Austin it is! View full post »

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Thursday, July 29, 2010

Have a rockin’ reception – guaranteed

Think of your guests a little like sheep. Wedding guests will do whatever the bride and groom do. You lead, they follow. If you spend your reception rockin’ out on the dance floor, they’ll follow. If you spend your reception smoking outside, sitting at a table chatting, or hiding out in the bathroom, your guests will do the same.

Most people want their guests to have a great time at the reception, and focus on getting everything perfect to make that happen. But the key is not how awesome the band is, how many people are there, or how much booze you serve. I’ve seen all kinds of receptions – parties without alcohol and those with open bars, receptions where an iPod is the only music source and some with amazing 8 piece bands, weddings with fewer than 50 people and those with more than 500 people. None of those factors impact how much fun everyone is having.

The key to an awesome reception is a bride and groom setting the example of having a great time. That will make or break your party. So plan the party so you will have fun. Then allow yourself to enjoy it, rather than worrying about how much fun your guests are having. I guarantee your guests will follow.

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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Editing Soundtrack

The Lady Gaga Pandora station seemed like a good idea. I turned to Lady Gaga to spice up my editing soundtrack after exhausting my iTunes library and growing tired of the same old Pandora stations I usually listen to. It was such a drastic change at first that I loved it. But I could only take it for so long before I started wanting to tear my hair out – a stage I reached last week whilst editing. No more. Turns out I could not be romanced, Lady Gaga, thankyouverymuch.

I know I’m not alone on this – I often meet photographers who practically beg for suggestions of what to watch or listen to whilst editing. So here’s a playlist I’ve been running with some success. A little old, a little new, a little Bob Marley. Because Bob Marley makes editing through the family photos just that much easier :) Maybe one of the songs will inspire you to create a new Pandora station of your own. I’m hoping someone will share their favorite playlist in return – I still need some new music myself, and I’d like to keep all of my hair intact :)

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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Thinking Floral

I’ve had flowers on the brain. In trying to come up with ideas for my own wedding, I’ve been spending more time than usual looking through images of bouquets and flowers. While I’d actually prefer to find something non-floral to use for a bouquet, I have seen some amazing floral work and can greatly appreciate the talent and skill that goes into these pieces. So since I’ve been stalking through everyone else’s floral archives, it’s time to share some of my own. Here are just a few from the last year or two – maybe they’ll give someone a great idea :) Happy Tuesday!

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