July 28, 2010
Wedding Day Hints
Based on more than 25 years of wedding photography experience, here are three tips for your wedding day ...
(1) If you're dressing at the site, make a list of what you need to bring. Have someone you trust go over the list and make sure everything is packed. I've known brides who arrived without their veils or their slips. Sending someone to pick them up adds unnecessary stress. It's a good idea to pack a small bag of things like deodorant, mouthwash and safety pins.
(2) Make sure the security tags have been removed from bridesmaid's dresses. They can't be cut off at the site without risking damage to the dress.
(3) If the groom and groomsmen are renting tuxedos, they should check the delivery when it arrives. Besides checking for correct size, look to make sure the studs are included and the cumberbunds are the right color. You'll probably want to wear or bring black socks. It's a hassle to have to shop for them on the wedding day.
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Nina Tisara
Rental Events Coordinator
Hollin Hall & The Meeting House
at Mount Vernon Unitarian Church
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Wedding Photography
How can you help your photographer get the photos you want quickly and efficiently?
First most important thing: Make a list! Decide which are the "have to" photos.
Second most important thing: Tell everyone who is in the photos to follow you out from the ceremony and where to assemble for the photos.
We recommended doing photos before a Receiving Line. For starters, Receiving Lines take longer than one would think. And, after you've been hugged and kissed by many guests, you may need to spend even more time freshening up.
In another life, when I was with Tisara Photography, our goal was to move people in and out of photos as efficiently as possible. (It's still the goal of Tisara Photography.)
For example:
Bride and Groom with Bride's Family
(This would include siblings and might include grandparents. You might individual shots with each set of grandparents)
Bride and Groom with Bride's Parents
Bride and Groom with Bride's Parents and Groom's Parents
Bride and Groom with Groom's Parents
Bride and Groom with Groom's Family
If there are more than one set of parents, consider whether there will be one photo with everyone or separate photos. An important factor is how comfortable the parents feel being in a photo together. This will affect how they are placed. It's very helpful to decide in advance.
Bride with Bridesmaids
Bride with Maid of Honor
Bride and Groom with Maid of Honor and Best Man
Bride and Groom with Bridesmaids and Groomsmen*
Groom and Groomsmen
Groom and Best Man
Bride Alone
Bride and Groom Together
Groom Alone
*If there are young flower girls and ring bearers, it might be best to do this one first.
Ask your caterer to provide water but not food until after the photos are done.
Nina Tisara
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First most important thing: Make a list! Decide which are the "have to" photos.
Second most important thing: Tell everyone who is in the photos to follow you out from the ceremony and where to assemble for the photos.
We recommended doing photos before a Receiving Line. For starters, Receiving Lines take longer than one would think. And, after you've been hugged and kissed by many guests, you may need to spend even more time freshening up.
In another life, when I was with Tisara Photography, our goal was to move people in and out of photos as efficiently as possible. (It's still the goal of Tisara Photography.)
For example:
Bride and Groom with Bride's Family
(This would include siblings and might include grandparents. You might individual shots with each set of grandparents)
Bride and Groom with Bride's Parents
Bride and Groom with Bride's Parents and Groom's Parents
Bride and Groom with Groom's Parents
Bride and Groom with Groom's Family
If there are more than one set of parents, consider whether there will be one photo with everyone or separate photos. An important factor is how comfortable the parents feel being in a photo together. This will affect how they are placed. It's very helpful to decide in advance.
Bride with Bridesmaids
Bride with Maid of Honor
Bride and Groom with Maid of Honor and Best Man
Bride and Groom with Bridesmaids and Groomsmen*
Groom and Groomsmen
Groom and Best Man
Bride Alone
Bride and Groom Together
Groom Alone
*If there are young flower girls and ring bearers, it might be best to do this one first.
Ask your caterer to provide water but not food until after the photos are done.
Nina Tisara
Look for new posts on Wed-nes-days
Follow us on Facebook, Hollin Hall Weddings & Events
Monday, July 19, 2010
Wedding Dresses
July 19, 2010
I spent several hours yesterday at the Alfred Angelo Grand Opening Event in Springfield. Alfred Angelo specializes in dresses for brides and bridesmaids. I was there to distribute information about Hollin Hall (www.HollinHallWeddings.com) but the photographer in me kept seeing the pictures that wanted to be taken. I didn't have a camera with me so I have to paint this one for you in words.
Picture a mirrored room with a couple of round seating areas in the center. At one end is a pedestal. Well, maybe not a pedestal, just a small stage. Up steps the bride in the dress she is modeling. Thumbs up from the onlookers, including those of us who were there to promote our own services. And the mom? The mom pulls out a tissue and dabs at her eyes. I'm thinking that she's thinking, "There's my baby, my princess, grown up, growing away, and stepping into the wide world with all its joy and all its pain."
The picture was reflected from all sides in every mirror.
Nina Tisara
I spent several hours yesterday at the Alfred Angelo Grand Opening Event in Springfield. Alfred Angelo specializes in dresses for brides and bridesmaids. I was there to distribute information about Hollin Hall (www.HollinHallWeddings.com) but the photographer in me kept seeing the pictures that wanted to be taken. I didn't have a camera with me so I have to paint this one for you in words.
Picture a mirrored room with a couple of round seating areas in the center. At one end is a pedestal. Well, maybe not a pedestal, just a small stage. Up steps the bride in the dress she is modeling. Thumbs up from the onlookers, including those of us who were there to promote our own services. And the mom? The mom pulls out a tissue and dabs at her eyes. I'm thinking that she's thinking, "There's my baby, my princess, grown up, growing away, and stepping into the wide world with all its joy and all its pain."
The picture was reflected from all sides in every mirror.
Nina Tisara
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