Heidi Ryder - One of Our Favorite Photogs!

We just noticed that we are at the top of the amazing Heidi Ryder's list of Vendors She Loves. That makes us blush :) Seriously every engaged couple should know about the amazing Heidi Ryder. She's definitely one of the best, plus she's a lot of fun to shoot with. You'll notice her work throughout our blog and we're looking forward to working with her at a couple weddings this season!

Thanks Heidi! We heart you too and BTW your new website is awesome!

Carla and Chris do Vintage Disney

We literally had to remind ourselves to breathe when our lovely bride Carla sent us the link to her engagement photos. Carla and Chris are fortunate enough to be friends with the extraordinarily talented Marcellos and Whitney of Paco and Betty Photography based in San Francisco. So the four of them spent a whimsical day together at the happiest place on earth for their engagement session and the photos that resulted are pure Disney magic. Considering that Chris and Carla are Disneyland annual pass holders and Chris popped the question there, it was only fitting that they would use the beautiful park as the backdrop for their stunning photos. If the engagement photos look this fabulous we can only imagine what the wedding photos will look like in Novemeber. Swoon!

Below are a few of our favorites. The rest can be seen at the Paco and Betty blog here.

 

Couldn't Have Said it Better Ourselves!

We were just browsing the lovely "Style Me Pretty" Blog and came across a feature on a wonderful wedding photographer named Stephanie Fay. We were quite taken by her photography and couldn't help but get lost in her blog. On her blog Stephanie interviewed Serendipity Videography and asked them the following question:

Q6:What piece of advice would you give to your clients while planning the big day?
I think 2 of the best investments a bride can make are in a Wedding Planner and a Videographer. Both of these elements are seen as a luxury and I wish they would be seen as a MUST HAVE. A Wedding Planner is a first class ticket to a stress free wedding day. Brides these days are spending an average of $40,000 on a wedding... Don't you want to protect that investment and insure that your wedding day is all that you dreamed it would be? Weddings with Planners tend to go more smoothly. When there is a Planner no one is bothering the bride to see where she wants things placed or if the favors are on the right table or if there is a crisis the bride never hears about it the Planner just handles it. A Wedding Planner is worth her weight in gold!!

Well, we couldn't have said it better ourselves. Thanks Serendipity (and Stephanie)! And since we're publishing this posting, we might as well take this opportunity to return the favor and post of a few of our favorites from Stephanie's blog.

For more information on Stephanie Fay click here.

Give-Away from Nina Brav Photography!

Wedding Photographer Nina Brav (of Nina Brav Photography) is holding a contest for couples who are looking forward to their special day but suddenly find themselves unable to afford the wedding of their dreams. From August 15-October 15 send in your Love Story for a chance to win a free wedding package valued at $3000.

Email your story in 1,000 words or less about your life, your love, how you met, how you knew you were destined to be together, and convince Nina and her judges why you should win. The winner will be announced at NINABRAV.COM on October 20, 2009.

Entries should be emailed to: Weddings@NinaBrav.com

Photographer Spotlight: Meghan Aileen

We truly cannot say enough great things about Meghan Aileen of Meghan Aileen Photography. Seriously folks, she's the best. We meet with a lot of newlyweds after their weddings to reflect on their special days and discuss their favorite memories. More often than not, when we ask the couples where they think their money was best spent or where they wish they would have spent more, the reply is "PHOTOGRAPHY!" Having a great photographer is of paramount importance. That is why we highly highly recommend Meghan. I met Meghan by chance when I was looking for a photographer to shoot my engagement pictures years ago. Meghan was a sweetheart from the very beginning and made the day comfortable and fun. Plus she really helped us to relax in front of the camera. We chose venues that we knew would be picturesque but it was Meghan's amazing eye that found the photo opportunities in places I never would have thought of. The result was a collection of stunning and gorgeous pictures that I am so pleased to have. Meghan and I have been friends for years since and I am very excited to be working with her next month at a wedding for our mutual clients, Heather and Joe. I know I don't have to say much about Meghan's work because it absolutely speaks for itself. But I will say that Meghan is not only a gifted artist but an amazing person to know and work with.

For more information please visit: meghanaileenphotography.com

Photo Credits: Meghan Aileen Photography