Though thankfully most brides and grooms feel they wouldn’t change a thing about their big day, when there are regrets about the wedding, it is often due to electing not to hire a videographer. With the creativity and quality available in photography nowadays, some mistakenly feel that having a video is an unnecessary additional expense. However, much like photography, videography has come a long way since the grainy footage of your parents’ nuptials. Older friends and relatives may tell you they never watch their old video, but you probably wouldn’t watch an hour-long movie of guests saying “congratulations” either. Modern versions can be anyway from three to 30 minutes long with all the major moments of the nuptials – including those you may have missed. What a wonderful anniversary tradition watching that could be. Videography captures more than just moving pictures, but audio as well. The vows you and your spouse spent so much time writing, the touching toast given by your maid of honor – these are moments you’ll be able to relive with clarity thanks to a professional wedding video. Brides often speak of how quickly the day goes by, leaving everything a blur. Excellent photos can certainly ...
More »Though thankfully most brides and grooms feel they wouldn’t change a thing about their big day, when there are regrets about the wedding, it is often due to electing not to hire a videographer. With the creativity and quality available in photography nowadays, some mistakenly feel that having a video is an unnecessary additional expense. However, much like photography, videography has come a long way since the grainy footage of your parents’ nuptials. Older friends and relatives may tell you they never watch their old video, but you probably wouldn’t watch an hour-long movie of guests saying “congratulations” either. Modern versions can be anyway from three to 30 minutes long with all the major moments of the nuptials – including those you may have missed. What a wonderful anniversary tradition watching that could be. Videography captures more than just moving pictures, but audio as well. The vows you and your spouse spent so much time writing, the touching toast given by your maid of honor – these are moments you’ll be able to relive with clarity thanks to a professional wedding video. Brides often speak of how quickly the day goes by, leaving everything a blur. Excellent photos can certainly ...
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Although every aspect of planning a wedding is important, the areas with the most staying power are arguably photography and filmmaking. Sure, the décor pictured in each shot is imperative to the overall beauty of the event, but once the wedding is over, it’s the quality of the photos and video that matters most. Consider the helpful tips below so your multimedia team will be well prepared to capture every precious moment – and you’ll be proud to share your memories with loved ones for years to come. Develop a Team In the past, it seemed as though photography always trumped filmmaking. This ideology would often leave filmmakers with the second-best positions or leftover angles, when in fact, photographers and filmmakers ... More »
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Photo courtesy of Mandy Moore's Instagram Mandy Moore recently confirmed her engagement to Taylor Goldsmith of the folk-rock band Dawes, whom she has been dating since 2015. She finally showed off her round diamond on a pavé band at the 2017 Emmy Awards, and now it looks like her best gal pals threw her a party this past weekend to c... More »
Regardless of how much you think you'll have your emotions under control during the wedding-planning process, the chances are high that you'll experience some sort of stress during the months leading up to your big day. While having a wedding planner and a great team of professionals on your side can help relieve anxiety that ever... More »
There’s a lot of pressure to look your best on your wedding day. Of course, stress doesn’t tend to help your skin, so that pressure can end up causing problems both emotionally as well as physically. You may try to spend your engagement revamping your beauty routine so you don’t find yourself trying to fix every perceived fla... More »
It's officially fall! While that means the air will become crisp and the leaves will begin to change, it also signifies the start of a season that puts couples in the mood to sit by the fire, cuddle up with a blanket, and sip hot cider while planning their nuptials. Pairs getting married in the autumn may consider a color pal... More »
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The Dos and Don'ts of Picking a Maid of Honor
Some brides have had their maid of honor picked out since kindergarten – and actually remained friends long enough for this selection to come to fruition. Other women have a hard enough time narrowing down who should be a bridesmaid, much less choosing one person to stand above the rest as maid of honor. With so many expectations and perso... More »
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10 Classic First Dance Songs from the 1950s
Though the world has made a lot of progress, there are still those who find the aesthetics and pop culture of the 1950s to be dreamy. If you don’t feel a tea-length tulle dress would be figure flattering, but you still want to incorporate the vibe of the ‘50s into your big day, a classic song from the decade could be just the way t... More »
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Why You Should Consider a Hotel Wedding
With previously unconventional venues such as barns or lofts now becoming trendy, some might feel like a more traditional hotel wedding is passé. However, we believe they are still a wonderful choice for classic and elegant celebrations. For those who have a large guest list, one major positive to utilizing a hotel ballroom for your recep... More »
Champagne and celebration go hand in hand, which is why so many couples – regardless of whether alcohol is served at their wedding or not – have some sort of toast at their reception. For many couples, Champagne has been a part of their many relationship milestones, including the proposal, so they may choose to feature the ... More »
Whether you are planning your own nuptials or preparing to attend the wedding of a friend, it’s important to know what guest behavior is appropriate. While it can be helpful to think, “Would I want someone to act like this on my day?” it’s also crucial to keep in mind the different standards that people have for decorum... More »
While attending a wedding is primarily about celebrating the couple of honor’s love for one another, it also serves as a social occasion for guests. As such, wearing appropriate attire is definitely a matter of importance. Though the dress code – often listed on the invitation or wedding website – helps to indicate what to we... More »
Orchids are often seen as a luxurious and classic bloom to use in weddings, but the flower can also fit in well with more modern-styled nuptials – not just traditional or glamorous. There are thousands upon thousands of species of the bloom, so there are plenty of colors and styles to choose from in order to make sure it fits your vis... More »
Temperatures are cooling down and everyone is anticipating the changing leaves and upcoming holidays, which means the Fall/Winter 2017 issue of Inside Weddings is hitting newsstands soon. Whether you just accepted a proposal or are seeking inspiration for your upcoming wedding celebration, we encourage you to pick up a c... More »
When creating a proposed shot list for one’s wedding, the focus is generally focused on the couple, detail shots, and the décor. While this focus is certainly understandable – as these are often the aspects that have been planned for months – you may want to consider adding some group shots to the list. No, we don’t ... More »
If you tuned in to Sunday night’s coverage of the 2017 Emmy Awards, you likely took note of the fashion choices of many of your favorite television stars. There were a wide variety of gowns, from more modest high-neck, long-sleeve ensembles to figure-hugging dresses with plunging necklines. Some styles were classically beautiful while... More »
