My venue is picked. I have my flowers and dress colors picked out, but I am not totally happy with the look of my wedding. I have a great room, but how can I do to make my wedding look unique compared to every other wedding that has taken place in this room? I want [...]
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Weddings at a B&B Venue are charming variations on the theme of Hotel/Motel accommodations. The very personal ambiance of a home-setting hosting the ceremony and reception delights more and more families and bridal couples. But the great additional -convenience is that there are a bevy of important, though secondary events can also be hosted on [...]
MoreWe’ve all heard it before: communication is the key to any successful event. So why leave this important element to chance when planning your big day? Following are a few tips to keep your wedding expectations on track: 1. Designate a primary point of contact with vendors. This could be you or someone in your [...]
Pin It MoreIf marriage is the blending of two lives, the food at your reception should be the blending of many tastes, textures and aromas. The reception is the time and place to entertain your guests with a delicious blend of food, drinks, decorations, and service that reflects your personalities; but that doesn’t necessarily have to break [...]
Pin It MoreSo, the bridal gown and bridesmaids gowns have been fitted, steamed and it is time for the big day! Everything is perfect and it is time to finally put them on and SHINE! Pictures are taken, the ceremony is performed and it is time for the reception. Just then, someone steps on the bride’s train [...]
Pin It MoreDesigning Your Wedding Cake A wedding cake is the centerpiece of any wedding reception, not only for its beauty or taste, but also for its traditional significance as a couple’s first shared meal. And with every bridal publication or website offering something new and different, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. While it’s not at all [...]
Pin It MoreIn our previous article, 8 Simple Steps for Bright, Natural Eyeswe discussed various things you can do to make your eyes look their best in your wedding photographs by getting rid of those dark circles under your eyes. Taking care of your eyes before your wedding can mean better portraits on your wedding day, and [...]
Pin It MoreAre you taking the time to prepare your eyes for their best day ever? When viewing wedding photo close-ups, studies tell us that 40% of viewer’s attention is directed to the bride’s eyes. Eyes draw us into the photograph and the visual experience. But there is something dark lurking in too many of those pictures. [...]
Pin It MoreThere are plenty of unique places in our region to consider for your upcoming wedding and countless locales away from the more traditional hotel settings. Choosing any of these will mean a successful and memorable event for all involved. Earlystown Manor is a favorite Penn State bed and breakfast located on 10 private acres just [...]
Pin It MorePhotographers are accustomed to documenting things as they happen, but when shooting weddings, they also have understand all of the technical aspects of portraiture, including lighting, coaxing smiles, getting the subjects to feel comfortable and making sure that sessions go smoothly. There are some patterns behind wedding portraits, and I would like to share that [...]
Pin It MoreYou’ve gotten engaged and you are so happy. You start envisioning the perfect wedding day. The perfect dress, setting, flowers, music.. the list goes on and on. Once you have the perfect picture in your head, then begins the hard part – pulling all of those parts together. To start putting together the pieces of [...]
MoreFor one day, the two of you are the focus of attention. The concerns of the world slip away as your sweetheart and you take center stage for the moment you’ve long waited for. Your wedding is one of the few days in your life when you can live a dream. It’s always important for [...]
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