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Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Amy Fills us in on What's New!

Amy Gaerthofner of Wisconson wedding photography studio, Ardent Photography has written an article on the lastest trends in wedding photos for WedFog.

Day After sessions are one of the latest trends in wedding photography. Gone are the days of 'pre-bridal' sessions and worrying about getting your dress dirty. Brides and grooms can participate in a variety of fun, romantic and even sexy sessions after their actual wedding day. Sessions can be done one week, one month or even one year after the big day.

Read the full version of Amy's article and more. Emerging Trends in Wedding Photography

Labels: bridal session, day after session, trash the dress, wedding advice, wedding photographer

posted by WedFogWednesday, July 23, 2008 0 Comments

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

The Brides Project - Helping Children With Cancer

Photographer Dean Oros felt so inspired by The Brides Project and the Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life that he had to do something.

For the uninitiated, Relay for Life helps to raise awareness and fund cancer research and The Bride's Project helps to raise money for children and adults with cancer by offering brides a chance to make a contribution while purchasing their dress and accessories.

Oros along with volunteers from both organizations arranged a shoot at the event. To see his slideshow of very moving images click here. A great reminder to us all that we should do everything we can to help fight cancer.

Labels: bride project, relay for life

posted by WedFogTuesday, July 22, 2008 1 Comments

Monday, July 21, 2008

Wedding Bathroom Humor! We Won't Go There.

It really is an age old problem that nobody speaks of. When you invite 250 of your closest friends to come and celebrate with you in a gorgeous location where bathroom facilities are, shall we say, lacking what are your options?

Thank God there are some! No need to have a row of those attractive little blue boxes lined up looking so lovely. A quick Google search for "Wedding Porta Potty" turns up company after company who offer upscale on location "Facilities" that won't leave your guests "Holding it" until they get back to the hotel.

If you're off to scour the internet for a fancy jon you might also try to use the word "executive" in your search as it appears to be the potty industries internal buzzword for it's not a stinky little blue box. :-)

Labels: outdoor wedding, porta potty

posted by WedFogMonday, July 21, 2008 0 Comments

Friday, July 11, 2008

Dancing and Dresses on Bride TV

Just incase you missed it, TLC is all about the Brides this summer. With their new show Rock the Reception and the return of Say Yes to the Dress set launch on the 15th of July.

Rock the Reception will follow two couples thru their engagement as they learn a slightly over the top "First Dance". They are promising us laughter and tears but the jury is out until we see the season premiere.

Say Yes to the Dress for those that missed the first season takes place at the world famous Kleinfeld dress store in NY. Without a doubt this is a must see for everyone, regardless of your current marital status. It's a personal favorite and a guilty pleasure of mine watching the drama unfold as girls go out in search of the "Perfect Dress".

Labels: dancing, tv, wedding dress

posted by WedFogFriday, July 11, 2008 0 Comments

Monday, June 30, 2008

Bride For Sale - Watch Out Ebay Here Comes Craigslist

The Arizona Daily Star published an article about Devon Trabosh and her South Florida home both of which are up "For Sale by Owner" on Craigslist. After having a hard time in the real estate and singles market Trabosh apparently decided to save some money and place a combined ad.

"I'm not selling myself. I'm selling love … to meet that true love," Trabosh says. "Of course, it's gonna take more chemistry and connection. It's not going to be instantaneous that I'm just going to be automatically for sale. … It's a package deal for true love."

While Devon's 21 year old daughter is ok with the idea her 14 year old is whiping out the "Stop Mom you're embarassing me" card. Good luck Devon. You're better off outside of the Craigslist personals anyway, those are always a scary read! :-)

Labels: bride for sale, craigslist bride

posted by WedFogMonday, June 30, 2008 0 Comments

Thursday, June 26, 2008

$5700 To Be A Bridesmaid - Ain't Ebay Grand!

Like OMG!

Someone just paid $5700 to be a bridesmaid on Ebay. I kid you not! How could I make this up. Kelly3971 has found a way to help offset the cost of her wedding.

Have you ever wanted to be in a wedding and never been asked? Here is your opportunity! I am trying to fund my dream wedding and this is a chance for you to help me and participate in my "big day"

Kelly isn't giving up total control. She's gets to pick the shoes and the dress for the lucky BM to be.

This auction includes: Your bridesmaid dress and shoes OF MY CHOICE, A place in my bridal party lineup, Attendance to the ceremony and the wedding reception for you and ONE guest on Sunday April 19, 2009 at time yet to be determined,Must be willing to participate in photos, videos and any other wedding activities being held on Sunday April 19, 2009

Kudos to Kelly3971 on being creative with her budget.

Labels: beach wedding, ebay wedding, wedding advice

posted by WedFogThursday, June 26, 2008 0 Comments

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Crazy Puking Squirrels on Fire - A Wedding Story

CNN has published a must read for those of you about to tie the knot about the book "Tied in Knots". The book describes those one of a kind moments that can make a wedding extra special. :-)

"At the reception, the brother of the bride was standing too close to a heater and caught his suit on fire. Then the electricity went out, and the septic tank overflowed onto the lawn,"

But not to worry these stories do have happy endings.

"Everything that could possibly go wrong went wrong," she says. "I even dumped the back of my dress into the toilet. But in retrospect, everybody had a great time and my marriage has been pretty happy. It's like that saying, the worse the wedding, the better the marriage."

I'm off to add Tied in Knots to my amazon book list. Be sure to stop on by CNN on the way to read the article too.

Labels: Books, stories, wedding article

posted by WedFogTuesday, June 24, 2008 0 Comments

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Mirror Mirror on the Wall, Who's the Most Important Vendor of Them All!

The wedding photographer of course (this is a site run by wedding photographers afterall) but for some reasons that might not be apparent to you having never hired a wedding photographer before.

"Only your wedding photographer will be focused on you through all of it. To record the day’s events, we have to always be there…around…watching. Not in your face, in the background. Experience tells us when to expect things to happen, when to nudge them along and when to stay out of the way. We might take photos of your flowers, your table plans, your decorations, but we will always know where you are and when. Right up until it’s time to leave."

It's so true that many times your wedding photographer will be your best friend for the day. In his article Steve has a firm grasp on why this is. Read More!

Labels: wedding article, wedding photographer, wedding planning

posted by WedFogThursday, June 12, 2008 0 Comments

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

The Honeymoon, Scratch That, The Wedding Capital of the World

Niagara Falls, it's the new Las Vegas according to some of the local wedding photographers.

"At one point, it really was the honeymoon capital of the world, now it’s slowly becoming a hotspot for weddings. The nice thing is that it is no longer just Niagara Falls, but rather the entire Niagara Region itself. "

says Niagara Falls wedding photographer Rick Denham in his WedFog article on Niagra Falls weddings. To read more click here. Vegas watch out, they even have casinos up there now. :-)

posted by WedFogWednesday, June 11, 2008 0 Comments

Monday, June 9, 2008

What's More Romantic Than the Sounds of Fallingwater

Fallingwater is hands down my personal favorite residence and it's the perfect place to have a wedding. Pittsburgh wedding photographer Don Merz agrees...

Fallingwater is a beautiful setting for a wedding, and a dream for photography. Your wedding photographer will be able to create some strikingly beautiful wedding memories for you in this superb historic location.

Read more about Fallingwater and see some of Don's beautiful wedding photography here.

Labels: fallingwater, pittsburgh, wedding article, wedding photography

posted by WedFogMonday, June 09, 2008 0 Comments

Friday, June 6, 2008

The New Bridezilla - Bridesmaids Contracts

While meant to be a bit of tongue in cheek the ADA has released their bridesmaids prenup! It includes such favorites as...

• I will not bring an inappropriate date to the wedding or reception
• I will not make advances towards any inappropriate male guests attending the reception
• I will not remove any item of my Bridesmaid outfit during the reception

They site a recent survey that said one in 5 brides to be would like to have their bridesmaids sign what would constitute a prenup contract. The article, found on the ADA site, includes a nice little pdf that you can print out and present your girls if only to show you have a sense of humor.

Labels: bridesmaid, contract, prenup

posted by WedFogFriday, June 06, 2008 0 Comments

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Who Loves Ya Michigan Bride? WedFog Does

The Michigan wedding photographers on WedFog have been busy publishing a slew of great local planning articles for Michigan brides to be. We've visited 6 venues thus far and we should double that amount shortly.

If you have an idea for a WedFog article we'd love to hear about it. Drop us an email at info@wedfog.com

posted by WedFogThursday, June 05, 2008 0 Comments

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Michigan's Blue Dress Barn

Situated in Millburg Hills Michigan not far from Detroit is one of the area's best kept wedding secrets. The Blue Dress Barn, according to wedding photographer Monika Caban of Monika Photo it's an excellent place for a destination wedding.

The Southwestern Michigan area offers a variety of activities to entertain families and guests along the lakeshore. For food and wine enthusiasts, the area surrounding the Blue Dress Barn offers a variety restaurants and local vineyards with tasting rooms. Those who love the outdoors will find endless dune trails, fishing charters and several public and private golf courses. If you are looking for high excitement, 30 minute drive will take you to new Four Winds Casino located in New Buffalo.

She does warn that the venue books early so plan in advance. Read the rest of Monika's article on the Blue Dress Barn in Millburg Michigan here.

Labels: blue dress barn, michagan, millburg michigan, reception, wedding article

posted by WedFogTuesday, June 03, 2008 0 Comments

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

When Geeks Get Married

Just when you thought you've seen it all along comes this video.

You have to admit the Mario Brothers cake is pretty cool. Being a "Full Fledged" Geek myself I can appreciate a few of the photos but better yet was the song. Off to iTunes to see if I can grab a copy. What can I say, I'm a Geek! :-)

posted by WedFogWednesday, May 28, 2008 0 Comments

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Cleveland Rocks!

I've always loved the theme song to the Drew Carey show and thanks to Drew I have this mental image of Cleveland being a really rocking place. Cleveland Wedding Photographer Michael Steinberg has written an article for WedFog highlight some of those rocking Cleveland wedding photography locations like the gigantic FREE stamp.

How cool! You can read more of Michaels ideas in his article about Cleveland wedding photography locations.

Labels: cleveland, ohio, ohio wedding, ohio wedding photography, photography locations

posted by WedFogTuesday, May 27, 2008 0 Comments

Saturday, May 24, 2008

The Car, The Boat and The Chainsaw how one Bride Came to Enter a Competition.

April Harvey tells the daily news about her wedding to husband Joe.

My dad goes away and then comes back out with this huge chainsaw and says we can cut the cake with this...It was quite a farm wedding.

Despite the drama of her own wedding day, April and her Mother see the Bridal competition as another chance shine. In it's 27th year the Taranaki Bridal Competition allows brides to compete against one another is 6 categories: Traditional, lifestyle, contemporary, personality, avant garde and audience choice. I personally think it would be quite awesome "stylewise" to watch all the brides at once in one place. Be sure to read the rest of April and Joe's story lest you miss the other nuggets like this one describing her long drive to the church.

We pulled over and jacked it up, but had no wire to fix it with, so we had to pull the bobby pins out of our hair.

Labels: bride competition, bride gear

posted by WedFogSaturday, May 24, 2008 0 Comments

Monday, May 19, 2008

Your Shot at Standup Comedy AKA the Speeches

As a wedding photographer I've heard some great speeches and some not so great speeches. I've laughed, I've cried, I've wanted to leave.

Clive Coleman writing for the Times Online offers us some solid and sage advice on speeches. His goal...

"...to ease the collective buttock-clenching and provide some helpful hints to all those upon whose wit and eloquence the state of the union now depends. So, my lords, ladies and gentlemen, I give you - the speeches."

Brides forward this link to your best men, your maids and your fathers. I'm sure they will appreciate the help and so will you.

posted by WedFogMonday, May 19, 2008 0 Comments

Saturday, May 17, 2008

Good Girls Bachelorette Party? How to Stay out of Jail...

On their website, the Gaylord Palms Resort identifies the problem quite succinctly.

Have as much fun as humanly possible! But keep me out of jail...please!

What to do, what to do? Have a "Good Girls" weekend of course. The best part, they handle the planning...

"Just because it's a "good girls" weekend, doesn't mean it will be lame, boring, or dull... far from it, in fact. It's time to get away, play, be pampered, party, and show the bride a good time. And, best of all it's easy for you, the organizer, and who wants to sweat the details? Let us take care of that for you!"

Even if you can't make it to Gaylord Palms at least check out their Good Girls package and it's add-ons (which include a pajama party). It's chock full of ideas for planning your own bachelorette party.

Labels: bachelorette party

posted by WedFogSaturday, May 17, 2008 0 Comments

Thursday, May 15, 2008

The Gift of Words

I think that I shall never see,
A groom so lovely as a tree.

One of the most unique ways to say anything is with poetry. From speeches, to wedding gifts and thank you cards, poems have a way of making an ordinary word seem more special. Thankfully for those of us who weren't blessed with the gift of iambic pentameter (see above) there are services out there that can help. A quick Google Search will turn up dozens of websites that can take your thoughts and turn them into Verse.

Labels: wedding gift, wedding poem

posted by WedFogThursday, May 15, 2008 0 Comments