Day & Night Time Engagement Shoots

January 26, 2021 Christine S. Chang

Planning your engagement shoot is one of the first things you think about once the initial excitement of telling everyone has worn off, so where do you start? One of the first things you should probably decide is if you will be having a day, evening or night time engagement shoot. The time of day, lighting, and all around vibe to your photos can tell a beautiful story to you shots. Check out some of these engagement shoots done at all different times of day!

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Who Comes To The Wedding?

January 22, 2021 Christine S. Chang

Figuring out a guest list for your wedding can be one of the most stressful parts of preparation for the big day. Guests cost money, and venues hold only a certain amount of people. Combining any money and space issues with parental input, and the scene is set for a potentially rough situation. Make sure you give yourself and your partner plenty of time to sit down and figure out who you really want to be there, and know when you have reached your limit.

Before you involve your families, sit down with your partner to start the guest list. Begin with your immediate families, then add those close family members you really want to have there. Dealing with extended family can be tricky, so make sure you are both on the same page of how many people you would like to invite and knowing that if all extended family is involved it can take up a large portion of your guest list.

Next, move on to your closest friends—the ones you simply can’t imagine getting married without. They're basically family, right? Once you have both family and friends figured out, you can move on to the not-so-fun stuff, like deciding if children will be in attendance or not.

While there is no right or wrong answer for having children attend the wedding, either way both parties need to commit to a decision. The last thing you want is a miscommunication, so make a decision on it early and make sure everyone knows the rules (most caterers consider guests under the age of 12 children). If you’re having an adults-only reception but really want to have a flower girl and ring bearer at the ceremony, you can send your favorite kids down the aisle (and even take photos with them during cocktail hour), but they should have a babysitter available to watch them for the rest of the evening. That means no little ones on the dance floor.

So what happens when you still can’t cut down your list?

While you might feel bad about taking names off the list, you and your partner need to develop parameters for cutting that won't make you feel terrible. You'll both need to reflect on which of your acquaintances are important enough to be at your wedding. Focus on people who are relevant to your life now, and who will be relevant five years from now.

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What To Do After Getting Engaged!

January 20, 2021 Christine S. Chang

So you got engaged over the holidays, now what? There are so many things to think about, so many people to contact, and so much to get done! Here are a couple key steps to take after the big day.

Tell your friends and family

While it might seem obvious, it's easy to get caught up in the excitement of a proposal that you forget to tell all the people close to you. Soak in all the excitement with plenty of phone calls, FaceTimes, and surprise text messages! Chances are, your mom and dad already know what's up and have been waiting by the phone for your call.

Get your ring sized

Make sure that ring doesn't fall off your finger by getting it correctly sized by a professional, if it isn't already. Plus this will ensure that you wont run into the issue later!

Find a planner

If you're considering bringing a professional planner on board to help with logistics, ask around for references or do a little online research, then set up some interviews! The sooner you get a planner on board the more they are able to help.

Pick a date

You'll want to pick a date as soon as possible, to ensure you get everything (and everyone!) you want for your big day. Your date can also play a role in what type of wedding you have, depending on the season!

Tour venues

That last thing you want is your dream venue booking up before you were able to snag it for your date, so the moment you know what you want - BOOK! Make sure you plan plenty of tours and have options as well.

Get inspired

Save photos on Instagram, make a Pinterest board, or create a folder on your computer to keep images of your favorite wedding elements. Share with your wedding planner, friends, fiancé, and whoever else to view and contribute.