View more of this wedding at the Photography by Niki blog.
Kelly + Michael were married at The Woodlands United Methodist Church with an absolutely stunning reception at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott. The gorgeous room and florals were designed by Darryl & Co. with wedding coordination by Kayla with Kayla's Weddings and Events (also mother of the groom!) This lovely purple wedding was photographed by Photography by Niki. Photographer: Photography by Niki / Venues: The Woodlands United Methodist Church, The Woodlands Waterway Marriott / Florals: Darryl & Co. / Wedding Planner: Kayla's Weddings & Events View more of this wedding at the Photography by Niki blog.
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Happy Friday! We are excited to share a series of guest posts with you this summer. (Can you believe summer is just around the corner?) We have wedding professionals from all over, including our own favorite local pros, who will share their expertise and ideas with you in hopes of making your wedding planning just a little easier - and fun! Today's guest post comes from Agnes, a professional blogger and outreach editor of Photographer Tuscany. The topic: Tips for hiring a wedding photographer on your budget. Weddings are a themed event, and can cost a fortune because everything is outsourced to professionals in their respective fields. Wedding photography, in particular, can be expensive; therefore, choosing a wedding photographer is not an easy task especially if you are running on a tight budget. Here are some tips on how to manage wedding photography within your budget. 1. Deals and discounts One of the things that may help you get a wedding photographer in your budget would be to search for deals and discounts. Photographers' social media sites, deal sites as well as magazine ads have a lot of services offered at a slashed price, or 'more for less' deals. There are professional photographers who will offer discounts to encourage people to use their services. 2. Referral request This works in two ways; you may ask friends, family and other service providers like party planners for a wedding photographer referral that is within your stipulated budget. Second, you may ask other photographers to refer you to a good wedding photographer that is within your budget if their packages are way out of your reach. 3. Use half day coverage You have finally found a suitable photographer, however, their full day coverage is way out of your budget; do not let this set you back. Inquire if they have half day coverage services, use this sparingly by capturing the main event and those must-have photos. Let your bridal entourage and guests cover the events the rest of the day, but remember to ask for copies to include in your album. 4. Get soft copies Wedding photographers will always compile their footage and create an album for you at a cost. You may request soft copies of the coverage to bring down the cost within your range. This is an option which gives you a sample of quality edited photos for the main event while the rest are handed over in raw form. Have all copy rights released to you in case you want to print the photos professionally in future. Not all photographers offer this service, though. Sources and References: http://wedding-photographers-directory.com/affordable_wedding_photographer.aspx http://turpenoff.com/2013/03/how-to-find-an-affordable-wedding-photographer/ http://voices.yahoo.com/slash-wedding-photography-budget-half-11879001.html http://queenbeecoupons.com/save-money-on-photography-wedding-seattle/ About the Guest Author Agnes Jimenez is a professional blogger and writer. She works for various online establishments and currently helps Christiano Brizzi Photography in their Guest Blogging Outreach project. Christianno Brizzi is a well-known Italian wedding photographer. You can see the rest of his works at www.weddingphotographerflorence.com. Happy Wedding Flower Wednesday! If purple is one of your wedding colors, definitely check out this gorgeous bloom. Statice is known as the "everlasting flower," because it dries so beautifully. It is generally known for its purple shades with white centers, but some varieties of statice come in vibrant yellows, pinks, and reds. Lara Zolton of LZ Floral Design loves making wedding days beautiful with flowers. She creates her amazing designs in her studio located in Old Town Spring. Visit her website or follow her on Facebook for even more loveliness! Sarah + Derek said "I do" at the Augusta Pines Golf Club in Spring. Their modern aqua + pink wedding was captured by JW Baugh Photography. Sarah shared her wedding day with us as well as her sweet love story. The Story "Derek and I originally ran into each other in 2007 and saw each other almost everyday, but never said a word to each other until years later. While in college, I managed a sandwich shop in San Antonio and Derek worked across the street. Derek would come into the shop 3 or 4 times a week and order lunch. This went on for a year until he suddenly stopped coming in. Fast forward to 2009. I was graduating college and heading out for a fun night with a group of friends. I walk into the bar and they introduce me to a guy that looks really familiar. We chat all night about random topics and why we both feel like we have met before. Derek says that he used to work across the street from a sandwich shop and go there all the time until he moved to Indiana for a bit. I got very excited that we figured out the "mystery" and recited his sandwich order word for word from back in 2007...and the rest is history! Many of the people that introduced us in that bar were in our wedding party and my Maid of Honor shared this story in her toast. We are proof that if it is meant to be, it will be!" We love our Woodlands Brides and their love stories! If you would like to submit your wedding to be considered for a feature on our blog, make sure you have your photographer's permission and visit our submit page. Then, send your wedding info. and photos via the contact page or by emailing us: candice {at} woodlandsbride {dot} com. We are currently accepting content and features! Photographer: JW Baugh Photography / Venue: Augusta Pines Golf Club / Couple: Sarah + Derek Frye Ashley + Christopher had their springtime engagement session in Montgomery, Texas and chose Photography by Niki, one of our featured vendors, as their photographer. This session captures all the beauty of spring - the outdoors, flowers in bloom and a natural setting. The couple will be married this December at The Woodlands United Methodist Church with a reception at Amber Springs. We can't wait to catch up with this couple then! Photographer: Photography by Niki The photo session of Lacey + Zach is sure to inspire! We love the bright colors, country backdrop and use of props in each photo, taken by the lovely Photography by Niki. Great ideas for your summertime, outdoor engagement shoot. Photographer: Photography by Niki Top O' The Hill from Bella Vista Productions on Vimeo. I never tire of watching Bella Vista Pro videos. The way their videos capture so much emotion with such subtlety amazes me. I am also amazed at how few brides budget for a quality videographer. It's those little moments, such as the look you exchanged with your mom, your first look, and the fabulous details of your wedding that will be a blur...until you hit play, of course! This is the video of the gorgeous style shoot from Top O' The Hill we revealed last week. You can relive that here. Venue/ Stylist/Props: Darlyne Miller of Top O' The Hill, Montgomery / Photographer: Kasey Lynn Photography / Film Maker + Videographer: Bella Vista Productions / Wedding Dress, Bridesmaid Dress, Flower Girls Dresses: Anita Turnbow of Love Me Bougie / Hair: Anita and Chelsea Turnbow / Makeup Artist: Makeup by Keri Ann / Cake + Cake Balls: Dream Cakes / Florals: Carter's Florist / Furniture Pieces, Accessories, Styling: Rent Some Vintage / Invitations + Papers: Jo's Paper Kitchen/ Bride + Groom: Jake + Kelly Duhon, Founder + Owner of MoveFree / Flower Girls: Kora + Ady Duhon / Maid of Honor: Hannah Turnbow
Photographer: CivicPhotos / Makeup Artist: SassybyYorlin / Location: Galveston Island Pleasure Pier / Submitted via Two Bright Lights
Have you seen The Great Gatsby yet? The vintage elegance of the Roaring 20s is inspiring many brides to "go Gatsby" for their wedding inspiration. I've pulled some of my favorite elements inspired by the book and movie for today's post. Credits (Top-Bottom, L-R) 1. Crystal Headband Veil Head Wrap by GildedShadows Photo by Heidi Ryder Photography / 2. Ivory Wedding Clutch by Petite Vintage Bags / 3. Lita Gown by BHLDN / 4. Luella Gown by BHLDN / 5. Gatsby-Inspired Wedding Signs by Lizzie and Company / 6. Jeweled Heels by Beholden Bridal Favorite Deals
It is safe to say that a great is deal is another one of my favorite things. If you are looking for a great deal on renting a photobooth in The Woodlands or surrounding area, you have to check out our new premier vendor: I Heart Flipbooks. Right now, if you book a flipbook package, you will receive a photobooth rental as well ($800 value). Definitely worth checking out! |