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Rehearsal Dinner decor for your table setting Thinking more Country Club than BBQ for your table decor at your rehearsal dinner? Not to worry, there are several ways to make your rehearsal dinner an upscale event while keeping it all in perspective with your actual wedding reception. Photo courtesy: shyheartstudios.com READ MORE…

The Purpose Of Your Rehearsal Dinner The Rehearsal Dinner typically follows the ceremony run through and it is more than just a meal. There are certain functions a Rehearsal Dinner should include.       What’s traditional? Traditionally, the groom’s family hosts the rehearsal dinner, but these days the wedding READ MORE…

Reception Lounge - Photo by Frank Salas

The Reception Lounge Phenomenon (Transform your cocktail pre-reception and wedding reception into an intimate lounge) A Special Thanks to: Kevin Covey, Event Designer for assistance in sharing photos and in the design of this article! It’s a very busy time in the event world, as engaged couples are excitedly starting READ MORE…

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Enhance Guestbook tables with a personalized Guestbook! A special thanks to Lawrence Crandall Photography, and Barnet Photography for their detailed information and insight. Greatly appreciated! – The Editors Creative Engagement Photography Photo Guestbooks are absolutely priceless.  Set the tone instantly with personalized detail as your guests first arrive at the READ MORE…

The Value of a Wedding Planner - Christopher Todd Studios

The value of partnering with experienced planners With events over the past decade, wedding coordinators have become nearly priceless, at minimum a wedding staple/requirement, a commodity as valuable as any of the other ‘must have’ vendors. In the 1990s, the question was, “Do you have a wedding coordinator?” and then, READ MORE…

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Ice Sculptures…Rivaling the shine of your Diamonds?   Wow! Ice sculptures and drink luges for wedding receptions, parties and company parties. Nothing will rival the shine of your diamond, your guests’ attention will certainly be drawn by a glittery ice display. From lavish luges to spectacular sculptures, these frozen show READ MORE…

Dear Videographers/Wedding Filmmakers, My fiance’ and I are planning our wedding and would like to ensure that our guests thoroughly enjoy the day. A few of the receptions that we have attended have suffered from music audio levels that are very loud; both during the dinner hour and the dances. READ MORE…

Black & White (B&W) Photography – timeless, romantic and documentary style B&W remains the simplest way of retaining your beautiful memories with style and romance. One benefit of going b&w is that colors can actually be visually distracting. If the primary purposes of good composition and lighting is to lead READ MORE…