Post Pandemic Wedding | Beach Wedding | Detail Wedding Photos

Thao & Gabriel got married just when the pandemic Florida reopened from the pandemic last year
They rented an /Airbnb for their venue.
Thao’s sister couldn’t join because Mexico was still closed and she was in Playa del Carmen Quintana Room, Mexico. At that time there were still a lot of states still closed. Even tho his sister was not there. They were able to share this day with some friends and family.

They are just adorable!

The thought of having to postpone again was daunting. We’re at a point where it feels like it needs to happen no matter what, which is not to say that we’ll proceed with an event that does not feel safe and comfortable.

Detail wedding shots are a must-have. In addition to your full invitation suite, items to consider having are copies of your other day paper goods (menus, programs, place cards), your rings, ring boxes, ring dishes, wedding dress hanger, your jewelry, perfume, shoes, veil, bouquet, and welcome gifts for guests. Wedding detail shots showcase the color and aesthetics of the wedding that you’ve so carefully planned. To make sure that you get these stunning shots for your wedding, here are a few examples and tips!

Wondering what to expect from wedding detail shots? It depends on your wedding style, but the following are common detail shots:

• Styled flat lay images with your invitation suite and wedding rings

• Photos of your wedding dress carefully hung in the bridal suite

• Wedding bands in antique ring boxes

• The bride’s jewelry nestled in the wedding bouquet

• The groom’s accessories lying next to a handwritten note

• All 3 wedding rings — the bride’s engagement ring and wedding band, and the groom’s ring!

• Complete invitation suite — save the date, wedding invitation, envelope, and any other ribbons or materials the suite was mailed in

• Flowers

• Bride’s wedding shoes

• Veil

• Ring boxes

• Accessories from the couple — the bride’s necklace and earrings, and the groom’s cufflinks and tie

• Personal family heirlooms

• Handwritten notes

Why having a Wedding Budget is so important?

by– Jewelanee Flores Wedding Planner & Podcaster

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One of the most difficult questions that a couple finds hard to answer is: How much is your Wedding Budget? Some couples can give out the exact amount, while most couples ask back; How much do you think it will cost? There are even the couples that are risky enough to say they do not have a maximum budget.

No matter how much you are comfortable spending on your wedding, whether is $2,500 or $250,000, is extremely important to know your number. Ask yourself; How much are you comfortable spending on your wedding day? Once you figure out your number, you are ready to start working on your budget.

Your Wedding budget is an estimated amount of funds you have allocated towards every aspect of your celebration. Budgeting allows you to create a PLAN. Which means that you will have enough money for the services you want on your wedding day and you will be away of overspending. 

Is no secret that money talk is not easy, and they stress out most brides. But, Why is it so stressful? Most of the time brides do not know how much they will need to have the wedding of their dreams. If you do not know how much you will need, most likely you do not know exactly what you want. If you do not have a clear vision and set priorities for your wedding, you will be investing in services you most likely will not even need. Having a set vision and priorities will make easier choosing the services you will really need.

Most brides ask me why is so important to have a budget and monitor it consistently?

1. 1. You will have CONTROL over your money.

2. 2. You will be stress relieved because you will have a clear idea of where your money is going.

3. 3. You will be informed. You will know exactly where the money is coming from, where is it going and how much is still left.

4. 4. You will maximize the use of your money. Since you will establish a maximum cap for each item you will not overspend.

5. 5. You will have an organized expense.

Are you ready to start building your budget? Here are 5 steps to start.

1. 1. Where is money coming from?

   1. a. Yes, you need to have the uncomfortable conversation; Who will be paying? Bride family? Groom’s family? You and your fiancée? Will everyone contribute?

   2. 2. What do you need for the Wedding?

   3. a. Not every wedding has the same services, but the most common are the following.

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      • • Ceremony/reception venue

      • • Wedding Planner

      • • Officiant

      • • Photographer

      • • Cake

      • • Food and Beverage

      • • Decoration

      • • Invitations

      • • Stationery

      • • Stylist

      • • Transportation

      • • Wedding Rings

      • • Outfit for bride and groom

   4. b. Choose the top priorities for your wedding. This will not be negotiable and will be the most important for you and your fiancée.

   5. 3. How much will you invest on each item?

   6. a. Assign a separate budget for each item. For example – You could have a budget of $10,000 in total and a venue budget of $3,000.

   7. 4. Where is your money? 

   8. a. Monitoring your budget is the key factor. Write down the cost for each contracted vendor, deposit, and payments. This way you will track your money and will know exactly how much you have spent and what is left.

   9. 5. What if something goes wrong?

   10. a. Do not forget to have an emergency fund. You need to have a set amount for any last minute emergency. Is better to have it and to not need it than to need it and not having it.

   11. The most important thing about budgeting is to keep focus. If you and your partner work as a team and start building up your budget funds you will get to your goal when you least expect it. No matter the type of event or how much you want to spend, with the right tools, good planning, consistency and focus you will achieve your goal.

       Your budget and wedding board are the key to plan a wedding where you feel 100% confident with every decision you make. The best part is that you will be reducing your stress and enjoying every step of the process before walking down the aisle. 

   Jewelanee Flores is a certified Wedding Planner in Orlando, Florida and podcaster. With her Event Planning Firm Joyful Moments Event Planning, LLC she has been able to help brides leave stress behind and enjoy not only the wedding of their dreams but the planning process. With her Podcast in Spanish “Camino al Altar” she helps Latina brides to plan the wedding of their dreams without stressing. Her motto is “Enjoying the process of planning is as important as enjoying your wedding day” She offers Full Planning Service, Parcial Coordination and Wedding Day Management packages. For more information you can contact her at info.jmeventplanning@gmail.com. Follow her on Instagram www.instagram.com/joyfulmomentseventplanning ,

5 Cool Photo Ideas for the Grooms and Groomsmen by Vow to be Chic

5 Cool Photo Ideas for the Grooms and Groomsmen

by Emma Miller , Founder, Vow to be chic

Out of the way brides! So you have ordered the flowers, fretted about the seating plan and sent all the invites out. Waiting for those RSVP’s are as hotly anticipated as exam results.

But have you put as much thought into the photos? Hiring a photographer is one matter and capturing those Kodak moments are essential to the experience. 

There are lots of handy articles such as this and this providing advice on what to ask and what to avoid when choosing someone to capture your big day.

However, there are some chaps who before their wedding turn into groomzilla. And that includes interviewing a photographer before the big day. Yet there is fussing, the ordering and of course trying to play the next Steven Spielberg. 

After all, you’ll be spending the whole day with a photographer. Therefore, it’s imperative to choose someone you have a close rapport with. 

They say a picture tells a thousand words. Create the perfect album that will encapsulate everything about the momentous occasion that you can look back on forever. 

Turn your images into the latest Hollywood blockbuster as we roundup some of our coolest photo ideas to knock you and your groomsmen’s socks off. 

1. The Personalization Shot

If you want to strike the right pose, then personalizing your outfit could be an excellent plan for the perfect photo. It will certainly enhance your images and add that personal touch to your pictures. 

From monograms to your crews’ individual names or even a message, think collar stays, tie clips, cufflinks and more. They could be mad about music, an avid foodie or a keen golfer. Whatever their pastimes, you can even tie in your buddies’ interests.

There are tons of sites like this offering inspiration on finding the right accessories or you can visit stylish personalized sites such as Thetiebar.com, Cufflinksdepot.com, and Groomsmengiftsource.com.

2. The Getting Ready Shot

For better or for worse as they say. And there is nothing quite like the before shot of your groom and groomsmen in the run-up to the wedding.

A shot of your crew getting their glad rags on before the main event is always a special shot to create and capture. 

The adrenaline coursing through your veins before you walk down the aisle, the way you cannot get that bow tie just straight. 

Don’t forget about the accessories either. These also play a vital role in showing the mood. Whether you are all wearing custom socks, neck ties or beautiful boutonnieres, the before shot can sometimes be just as good as the real thing.

In fact, they will take great pride in their outfits. Unlike any other special occasion, this is their chance to shine like stars. 

Photograph both groom and groomsmen dressed to the nines before the madness begins. It will give you the best chance to see them in their finery when everyone is looking dapper. 

3. The Reservoir Dogs Shot

You want to build as many diverse photo ops as possible. At the end of the day, you have got less than 24 hours to make those magic moments endure. 

The walking or prowling shot a la Harvey Keitel in tow is considered to be one of the most classic shots to recreate. Brimming with attitude and moxy, you and your groomsmen look like you are about to drop the best wedding album ever. 

In addition to this, you should also make good use of the wedding venue. This will no doubt serve as a stunning backdrop for this particular image. 

For interesting shots such as this that you can recreate on the big day, check out some top tips here.

4. The Superhero Shot

Do your or groomsmen have an alter ego? Or should that be altar! If you are crazy about comics, why not unleash your superhero favorites as part of a group shot. 

From Batman to Superman and everything in between, this provides the perfect opportunity to have a little bit of fun in your album. 

A subtle t-shirt under your dress shirt will be able to reveal your inner geek. Another way to extend this specific idea is to have your motley crew hoist you in the air.

Now you don’t need the full on cape or mask. Nevertheless, having the groom fly through the sky over his bride makes for a somewhat timeless photo. 

5. The Smoking Shot

For those who do not want to don smoking jackets like Hugh Hefner, how about a cigar shot? Toast your success together and share in this most joyous moment with a handmade Cuban cigar.

Enjoyed by many towards the end of the night, there’s no better way to capture that special moment between your manly compadres. 

Bonding, manliness, call it what you will. Express your deepest gratitude for your loyal friends with a treasured gift that will look as cool as Matthew McConaughey. 

And you can go one step further by ordering some personalized cigars that will look extremely cool in your shots. 

Furthermore, it will show how much your gang really mean to you whilst dabbling with intriguing closeups of the actual items.

An unforgettable moment for your album, visit customized cigar sites such as this for more inspiration and innovative ideas. 

BLOG POST COLLABORATION by Emma Miller

Founder, Vow To Be Chic

https://www.vowtobechic.com/

Powel Crosley State Wedding , Sarasota wedding | Tori & Christian wedding

ELEGANT GARDEN WEDDING , POWEL CROSLEY STATE WEDDING, SARASOTA WEDDING

This day was a very special one , full of happiness, joy and love around. Tori & Christian hosted this beautiful wedding at the Powel Crosley Estate !! Such a wonderful day.

But first they got ready at the Hyatt Regency in Sarasota, we did some awesome prep shots fo the bridesmaids and Tori and Christian with the groomsmen too. After this, we drove to the venue where they were decoration everything in such a beautiful and elegant way. Natural flowers everywhere, Southern

Romance Events by Kathleen Brate is AMAZING !! You have to check their site too.

Here we had the rest of the day to spent with them and their lovely families. Of course, the most exciting moment was the first look and the pups around, we did it and it was a moment I will never forget, Christian and Tori had a beautiful (with tears of joy) moment .

The ceremony was PERFECT as the weather that day in Florida. They had first dances, dinner and party outdoors at the garden , the DJ part of the amazing team of Grant Hemond & Associates put everyone to dance all time!

Special thanks to the amazing vendors:

• Planner : Southern Romance Events by Kathleen Brate

• Rentals: Puff & Stuff and Rentals

• DJ: Grant Hamond & Associates

• Furry Ventures

• Bloominous

• Snapshoot

• Cakes by Ron

• MUAH: Femme Akoi

Check here some of the best images:

After we did all these awesome and super fun photos, the ceremony took place at the patio, outdoors with a beautiful set up with natural flowers and amazing views.

Check here more of the ceremony !

Dinner was ready after sunset!! They did an introduction and MOH and Best man did an incredibly sweet and funny speach :) CHekc here the beautiful and super elegant set up they had for their guests . Powel Crosley Estate is a gorgeous venue for an elegant outdoor wedding celebration.

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