May 22nd, 2012, by Bitchless Bride
Basically, these are topics to discuss with your groom BEFORE your wedding… Read, learn and thank me later:
1. Your marriage is not destined for disaster if your groom sees you in your veil before the wedding. So, as you are practicing your vows, pin that bad boy in your hair and have him practice “unveiling” you once it is time to come out from “hiding”. Literally… Have him go through the motions of gently lifting the veil up and over your head. Really? Yes! Sadly,...
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May 22nd, 2012, by Azure
Special to OneWed by Casey of Casey Fatchett Photography
“I just worry that my wedding is not going to be blogworthy.” There are few statements regarding my profession that make me sadder than this.
Trust me, I have been where you are - I got married last year. I also have six sets of friends getting married this year. And I have been to hundreds of weddings. Yes, hundreds! I know how much time and preparation goes into planning your special day. And I have one secret to pass...
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May 14th, 2012, by Azure
As wedding season heats up, and my Facebook feed is filled with wedding updates, photos and comments about couples who have literally JUST tied the knot, I thought it was important to share again a priceless piece on wedding photography etiquette for guests, by New York photographer Casey Fatchett.
Here's the first commandment wedding guests must follow: Do NOT Tweet, Facebook, or share in any way pictures of the bride before the ceremony.
And you'll find more dirty details...
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May 02nd, 2012, by Bitchless Bride
“I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride.” Ahhhh, the words you’ve been waiting to hear all of your life. It’s the perfect moment… the sun is setting, the room is glowing, the harpist is gracefully playing her beautiful instrument, and you lean in for that first amazing kiss as husband and wife. The guests can’t help but shift in their seats with anticipation.
Your husband cups your face in his hands, quickly looks into your eager eyes and leans in...
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May 02nd, 2012, by The Man Registry
Special to OneWed by Kara Horner of TheManRegistry.com
Starting to feel like every wedding reception you’ve been to looks the same? If you’re looking for some creative ideas to incorporate into your wedding day, don’t be afraid to think outside the traditional wedding box. There are plenty of ways to wow your guests and leave your mark on the big day. Here are a few concepts to consider that may help you spark your own unique ideas:
Scotch tasting bar. Love scotch (or...
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April 25th, 2012, by Bitchless Bride
The other night I was having a few cocktails with some industry professionals (shocking I know…) when we got to talking about one of the latest trends in wedding photography. Photojournalism. Pretty much every bride I am working with seems to find “traditional” wedding photography outdated, and literally has some sort of physical reaction when we talk about staged photographs. Personally, I too am a huge fan of photojournalism, although I am not completely against making sure...
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April 19th, 2012, by The Man Registry
Special to OneWed by Kara Horner of TheManRegistry.com
Tired of the traditional guest book concept where guests dutifully sign their names on the dotted line? While it’s nice to have a record of those who attended your wedding, a simple book of names can seem a bit, well…boring. But today, there are plenty of unique guest book alternatives to fit any couple’s personality.
Polaroid book. Update the traditional photo album with a fun, retro feel by placing a Polaroid camera...
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April 16th, 2012, by The Broke-Ass Bride
I’ve heard about some bad wedding guest behavior in my day, but I still found this news item particularly shocking. (In short: I guess it started with a little inappropriate dancing with the groom, and ended with the same chick attacking the bride AND a few officers of the law). Which made me wonder - is there any way to redeem yourself after such an abominable display? Hopefully, your bad behavior was much less offensive than Ms. Brooke Burke’s - hopefully, you didn’t 100%...
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March 15th, 2012, by Azure
I've been seeing lots of tweets, pins and blog posts featuring balloon details for 2012 weddings. And since Spring has officially sprung, it's the perfect time to think about incorporating balloons into your I Do's.
Balloons add a touch of whimsy and enchantment to your overall wedding vibe, and if you like this idea, you MUST check out Geronimo Balloon Troopers...
But now, let's see how real couples have done it! We love the idea of using balloons for your first...
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March 12th, 2012, by Azure
The nerd circus (aka SXSW) is happening in Austin right now, so it's the perfect time to talk fabulously geeky weddings with techy brides and grooms! From tiny robots and pixel cowboys to Archie-enhanced engagement pictorials, get your SXSW fix with a fun wedding twist!
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