La-Vie Album now available!

I am so excited to announce that we are now offering La-vie Albums for our wedding clients!

A traditional style with a modern twist!

These incredible hand-made albums are custom designed for each client. The photographs are matted in a traditional high-quality style--yet the pages are designed to flip in a way that highlights your wedding story.

Check out the samples on their website la-viealbum.com

Let me know what you think!

a few shots from Saturday

Here are a few shots from the wedding this past Saturday in Roseville.

Amanda was a radiant bride--so fun to work with!

Being ready for your wedding day photographs.

It's the middle of March, and for many people that means that wedding plans are in full swing.

As you're planning your menu, flowers, dress and decorations, don't forget to think ahead about some of these ways you can plan for your wedding photographs. You'll be thankful you did.

1. Waterproof Mascara
I can't encourage this enough. Most people cry. Most likely you'll cry--if not at the moment when your dad start walking you down the aisle, then what about the time that your love looks into your eyes and vows his lasting love?
I cried at my wedding--of course I've been known to cry at other people's weddings too... Thank goodness for waterproof mascara.

2. Rice or Blotting Paper
Women don't sweat, they glow. However, that's not that glow you want in your wedding pictures. Make sure to bring some blotting paper to get rid of that shine on noses, cheeks and forheads. News flash, it's not just for girls! If the guys in your group are prone to shine, bring along a little extra for the whole party.

3. Choosing Flowers
Especially if you are having your photographs done after the ceremony, choose flowers that will take the heat. While it's fairly easy for your photographer to remove a skin blemish from the best-man's forhead, it's a lot harder to fix droopy, wilted flowers. This is especially important during the mid-summer months. Talk to your florist as they can help you put together a stunning AND hardy arrangement.

4. Don't forget the food
If it is going to be a while between breakfast and your mid-day reception brunch, be sure to bring along snacks for the bridal party. I've known plenty of people who can't even force a convincing fake smile when the inner tiger is grumbling. Make sure that you and your party and happy and comfortable. It will show later.

5. Time enough
After the DJ packs up, all the left-overs are sent home with Auntie May, and the decorations are given to your second cousin for her wedding next March, your photographs will be what brings you back to the memories and feelings of your wedding day. Make sure to take the time now to sit down and think about what you want out of your wedding photographs. What is your story, and how do you want your day recorded?
Be sure to take time to evaluate your priorities, what you would like to see in your wedding album (Lots of informal shots of family and friends, the two of you together, formal shots of your family etc...) and communicate that to your photographer. This will help your photographer make suggestions about the schedule and time needed for different styles of photographs. In the end, your album, and your memories will be much more personal because you did.

We'll add more suggestions later, feel free to add your own suggestions or words of wisdom in the comments below! :-)

The Paper Depot

If you are looking for a source for your wedding invitations, or materials for any paper-related craft project, I can't recommend The Paper Depot highly enough.

Jonathan and I used them when preparing for our own wedding, and I get all of my current stationary products there. The selection is wonderful, and there are many sample ideas for you to browse through. Not only is the selection top-notch, and the pricing reasonable, but they also have great people there to help with ideas and problem solving.

Check them out and make something fun!

~Christina

P.S. email me pictures of your creation!

Seniors

I had such a great time with Bronwyn and Kelsey yesterday! We headed over to Downtown Minneapolis, spent some time in the Scupture Garden and headed over to the Stone Arch Bridge.

All I can say is "wow!" These gals were so fun to work with. I had a hard time choosing some of my favorites to post! I decided on these two for now!--just check out those amazing eyes--and more will be posted later.

Coming soon!

With some of the requests we have had lately, of referrals to others in the wedding industry, we have begun working on the latest addition to our website--our Preferred Vendors page.
We are very excited to pass along to our readers and clients some of our favorite shops and services in the Twin Cities! We hope that you will enjoy it as well, and that it will be useful to you in your wedding day planning.

If you have a favorite vendor that you would like us to consider adding, email us at info@capturetheexperience.com