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Best Case Scenerio Vs. Realism

You know the whole exchange "are you a optimist or a pessimist?" Well to be fair I consider myself a realist when it comes to planning. When planning a party or event we start off thinking about all the awesome things that will be involved but at some time real life sets in and we need to look at the logistics of how to incorporate all of those great things. When in life does even a single day go as down as best case scenario? A couple of red lights slow us down, or you loose track of time. So when planning a party or wedding day timeline I like to go with a more realistic approach. For instance, it takes time to bustle a dress, and to get from the park to the church. If it normally takes 10 minutes to get from point A to point B allow an extra 5 minutes to gather things and get everybody in the limo. If you don't need the extra 5 minutes great you now have 5 minutes to take it all in and take a deep breath. If you do need the extra time than no biggie you have it. Other things you might want to think about that do take a few minutes that we tend to overlook:

lace up back dresses do take extra time to put on correctly (it's always great to have your maid of honor or mother practice a few times)

allow time to eat for you and your bridal party, sometimes it is best to do this between hair and makeup and getting dressed (no passing out hehe)

when your bridal party arrives at the reception the DJ will take a few minutes to line up the bridal party before announcements (I usually allow for 10-15 minutes for this depending on bridal party size)

The big thing is to have a ton of fun on your wedding day and to enjoy it. So planning ahead means making a great framework for the day and then relaxing as your day unfolds. Working with great professionals will also help keep things on track. We create custom timelines with all of our couples to help them with planning so that they don't have to worry about their photography and photo schedule. If you have any questions or if you would like a copy of some of our timelines, please don't hesitate to email me.

Custom Stationery from Amo Ink

When I first met Amy from Amo Ink I knew we would have a ton of fun together. She has such sharp design skills that I admire. She came from a background in architecture and is one that can truly think out of the box. Since I have a background in graphic design it is always fun to see her new ideas. Last week we had a chance to get together and photograph some of her designs for her new website. The fabulous flowers used for decor came from Courtenay Lambert Florals and Ruttle and Neltner Florist.

Congratulations Susan and Rob

I have been super excited to photograph Susan and Rob's wedding since the first time I met Susan. They picked two great locations for their wedding and reception. Plus Susan and I really just clicked and I loved hearing about all of her plans. We started at the Patterson Homestead for getting ready photos, portraits and their ceremony. Having a historic backdrop is so inspiring. We even had a chance to photograph them with a vintage car. The rain sprinkled some but stopped when we were half way through taking photos of the couple. So I was able to get my fun umbrella photo above when it was raining. My favorite part of the ceremony was watching Susan and Rob enjoying the moment after they lit their candle. The song Shine on Us was being sung by a family member. After the ceremony the couple hopped into their Packard car and went straight to the reception to greet their guests. Their reception was a The Packard Museum and it looked so elegant. I loved watching the couple enjoy being with their guests. Susan and Rob - we wish you two all the very best and we hope you are having an awesome honeymoon. We loved working with you and all of your family and friends!

The stunning flowers were designed by Oberer's.

The beautiful cake was designed by The Cakery in Dayton, Ohio.

Additional photos are posted on our Facebook page.

Congratulations Lynn and Dale

Last weekend we had a beautiful day for Lynn and Dale's wedding. We started by photographing the gals getting ready and took some great photos of them outside. Their ceremony at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church included many touching moments. Watching the couples smiles brighten when they were announced husband and wife was just amazing. The reception was at the lovely Manor House. And the best part of the day - watching everybody let loose and enjoy themselves on the dance floor. Steve Bender did a great job keeping the music going and the dance floor full. Lynn and Dale are such a sweet couple and deserve all the best. So we wanted to do something special for them. I will number the photos and you get to help choose which photo we will print for them to hang on their wall. Just add a comment below with the photo number you would like to vote for and why. Votes will be totalled up on the 21st.

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The awesome tasting cake was made by The Chef's Kitchen Cakery.
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