Wedding photographers who want to stay ahead of the game do not have an easy job. These days, each wedding’s pictures are more stunning than the next and there are endless trends and styles depending on the couple’s vision.
A massive wave hitting the industry -unexpected amongst the bloom of nature-focused weddings- is the city skyline. Think urban jungle with a sleek twist. This shoot can be classy, modern and cutting-edge. Here is some inspiration if you feel that way inclined:
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Your wedding should be just as you want it, and that includes the wedding dress. Every person has their own unique style. What works for one person may…
Many believe that wearing white to a wedding is downright sinful, but these bridal parties say otherwise. All-white bridesmaid dresses have been loved for many years by brides and stylists alike, and we can see why. Follow in the footsteps of Kim Kardashian and Kate Middleton by having your bridal party rock elegant white frocks.
The key to pulling off this trend is contrast. Even though everyone is wearing white, guests should immediately be able to tell who the bride is. Keep enough difference between your dress and your bridesmaid dresses so that the roles are clear. Here are some tips to do it right.
Detail, detail, detail:
Go big on detail for your wedding dress and simple for your bridesmaid gowns to create contrast. Using texture and fabric, a wedding gown can easily stand out and emphasize the bride.
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Mix shades of white:
Bone, ivory, pearl, cream…white comes in so many tones. Another way to create a point of difference between the bride and the bridesmaid is to have gowns in different shades of white. Just remember that more than three shades can appear overwhelming, so don’t go too crazy.
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Show some leg:
Keep the wedding dress a full-length gown and go shorter with your bridesmaid dresses. Shortening a gown makes it slightly less formal, thus making the bride stand out that much more.
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Modern couples are skipping the time-honoured tradition of not seeing each other before walking down the aisle on their wedding day. More and more photographers are snapping ‘first…
Vikings are not only a thing of the past. There are many modern-day Vikings today across the world, many of whom still uphold the traditions of yesteryear. One such Scottish man decided to honour his heritage by tying the knot in full Norse regalia
Dwayne Davies from the Shetland village of Brae is a modern-day Viking. He can reportedly trace his DNA all the way back to the 9th Century and the Norwegian king, Harald Fairhair. Davies is particularly proud of this heritage and decided to honour it in his wedding to his bride, Ashley.
“I can trace my heritage back on my mother, Diane Johnston’s, side. My dad, Peter, is Welsh and came to work in Shetland, met mum and they married. But living on the islands has always made me hanker after my Viking ancestors,” Davies told Daily Record. “I have been fascinated by the Vikings on Shetland ever since I can remember. Their blood runs through my veins, so much so, that our wedding had to be a Norse one.”
For his big day, he made his own leather armoury and cut and stitched the breastplate by hand. He also carved Norse engravings into the breastplate. His hair was styled in ancient Norse plaits.
Their wedding day also followed Norse tradition, including a fiery torch parade and cake-cutting with a sword. Every table was named after Viking invasions of England.
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One of the wedding traditions that have stood the test of time is the preservation of the top tier of a wedding cake. Couples save the top tier…
The days of having to invite your cousin twice removed and your grandmother’s brother’s children, whom you have never even met, to your wedding are over. These days, where the economy is tight for everyone except the royals and celebs, every penny counts and it really has become more common to have smaller, intimate weddings. That way, you can spend the day (and your hard-earned money) with the people that are closest to you and are part of your everyday life.
Thus, we present to you: The microwedding. This means usually no more than 30-40 guests in total. The best part is, if you do have a more flexible budget, you can throw an extravagant affair and cater to everyone’s needs. You also get to spend more time with each person, so you have great memories with everyone who shares in your special day.
This also means you can have a destination wedding with ease, as the practical arrangements are way simpler and the planning overall is way easier.
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