I love wedding invitations! There, I said it! They are an opportunity to let your friends and family know you care about them enough to include them on your special day. They are also an opportunity to let them in on what lies in store for them. When thinking about wedding invitations, I looked to one of my very favorite brides who also happens to be an expert. Katie Rotio is the owner of Katherine Elizabeth Events custom designs invitations, stationary, and the most gorgeous paper flowers. Below, are some of my favorite details from Katie’s wedding. She custom designed every bit of it! When I asked Katie to describe her creative process and some tips on invitations, she said the following… “So many clients come to me and start with their colors. Chances are you love the colors you picked for your wedding, but it really should be a minor detail to incorporate them into the design. SO many clients become obsessed with perfectly matching the invitations to the wedding colors. While I think color is important, most wedding guests won’t remember or even notice whether your invitations perfectly match your bridesmaid dresses. I prefer to focus […]
I love engagement shoots! They are a great opportunity to get to know my clients. They also give us the chance to leisurely shoot in the best light of the day. That gift is not always available on a wedding day. But I don’t include engagement shoots in every wedding photography package as they are not always necessary. I recommend considering your options before booking your engagement shoot. So is an engagement shoot really for you? The first thing you want to consider is what you’ll do with the images. There are several great uses for engagement photos. Below, are just a few. You’ve chosen the perfect Save the Dates and they have a space for an image of the two of you. You’d like to incorporate the images into the wedding day (photo guestbook, signing board, table numbers, some framed photos as guests enter the ballroom, etc.). You’ve got a wall space in your home that is just begging for a professional photo of the two of you! If you’ve got a great way to use the images from your engagement shoot, then, of course, you should include one in your wedding package. If you don’t, you’ll want […]