Hiring a professional photographer for your wedding is of high importance because they are able to capture the right emotions during key moments that cannot be recreated. You want your wedding to be perfect and nothing is more important than the pictures from this once in a lifetime event. These keepsakes are memories that you will cherish throughout the rest of your lives together.

While you shouldn't skimp on a quality photographer, this doesn't mean that you can't get beautiful photography on a budget. Most quality photographers will present you with packages that bare a minimum cost of at least $2000. Do not scratch these vendors off of your list just yet if their prices don't fall within your budget. NEGOTIATE! Many photographers are willing to work with you and customize a package that fits your needs and budget.
 
Suggest cutting the price down by hiring their services for the wedding and having the photographer send you a CD with all of the images and a copyright release after the wedding. You can upload your photos at an online photo lab like www.bayphoto.com where you can print professional pictures at a fraction of the cost of what your photographer would charge you. End up with a fine album of wedding pictures while saving a little extra money to put towards that honeymoon!

Set your reception apart from the rest by having the logo/pattern from your invitations projected on the dance floor or the walls of your reception hall through the use specialty lighting.

You can achieve this unique look by ordering a "gobo", which is a slide that can be customized with your wedding design. You will be surprised at how cheap this service really is-you can get one for as little as $69 at www.gobosource.com. Of course, more complex designs and materials will lead to higher costs.

Once you have your gobo, hire a lighting expert to have it projected at your wedding reception. You can have it remain static or mix things up by having the design repositioned throughout the reception. The best part about your gobo: you will be able to hold on to it forever as a keepsake of your special day...you may even want to use it at your 50th anniversary party!

Another wonderful day visiting with all of you who came out to see us at the Lakeside Bridal Expo. Watch your inbox for an email from us with special discounts on all of our wedding services. We look forward to working with you on creating the wedding of your dreams!

Thanks to all of you who visited our showcase today at the Lakeside Bridal Expo. If you didn't get a chance to sign our guestbook, you can still come by tomorrow and fill out your information at our booth, which is located across from the Bare Escentuals shop. After the show, we will be emailing special promotions out to all of the brides who signed our guestbook. These promotions will include discounts on all of our services! Definitely something to take advantage of! 

Lakeside Bridal Expo
Sunday July 25th - 12:00PM to 4:00PM

Lakeside Shopping Center
3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd.
Metairie, LA 70002

The semi-annual Lakeside Shopping Center Bridal Expo is back! The area's finest wedding professionals will be featured mall-wide all weekend. We are teaming up with the Fleur De Lis Event Center at this exciting event; so make sure you stop by and visit our showcase!

Saturday, July 24th - 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Sunday July 25th - 12:00PM to 4:00PM

Lakeside Shopping Center
3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd.
Metairie, LA 70002

Push those traditional flower baskets and ring pillows aside and welcome the introduction of pomander balls and ring pillows created entirely from flowers! Your guests will be in awe as your flower girls and ring bearers make their way down the aisle displaying these stunning ceremony accents. They also make for beautiful pictures and gorgeous table decor after the ceremony.

Ken Marino, founder of Fabulous Flowers in New Orleans, is a master at creating unique pomander balls and flower pillows for wedding ceremonies. No matter what themes or colors surround your wedding, Ken can create these lovely ceremony pieces out of just about anything! Painted leaves, various colored flowers, and jeweled accents are just some of the materials that he uses to create unique pomander balls and flower pillows exclusive to your special day.

Be sure to schedule your complimentary initial consultation with Ken where he will go over your wedding details and come up with fantastic creations that you never thought possible.

Visit Ken Marino's website at www.fabulousflowers.us or contact him directly at 504.909.0253

Visit our booth at the Who's Who In "I Do" Bridal Show on Sunday, September 12th, 2010. From 2:00pm to 5:00pm, brides and their guests will be able to visit with over 150 of New Orleans' top wedding professionals. Experience a day of wedding indulgence at the Convention Center Marriott with one of a kind cake and floral displays, tastings by premier New Orleans chefs and gift bags for everyone!

Brides will also have the chance to meet with Randy Fenali, star of TLC's "Say Yes to the Dress". Celebrity chef Tom Wolfe and wedding cake designer Sylvia Weinstock will also be giving demonstrations at this grand event.
 
Make sure you contact us ASAP to score your free tickets to this event!

Many brides tend to spend a huge chunk of their time on reception decor forgetting all about the ceremony decor, which is just as important! You want your guests to enjoy themselves at the ceremony too and styling the ambiance just right will set off an enjoyable tone.

Let's focus on one key component of the ceremony - the aisle. There are many ways to decorate the aisle. The traditional white or ivory aisle runner always sets an elegant tone to a ceremony. If you want to take more of an unconventional approach, you can personalize your aisle with a quote, monogram, or even your names. Border with ribbons, rose petals, or even decorate your runner with a little bling!

Where can you find a runner for your wedding ceremony?
-www.theweddingoutlet.com
-www.originalrunners.com
-www.signatureweddingaislerunners.com

If you do not prefer the aisle runner, there are certainly many other options. Flower petals are always a beautiful choice; you can use them to create an entire aisle or just sprinkle some clusters here and there. A great option for evening weddings is lining the edges of the aisle with glass/plastic cylinders filled with water and topped with floating candles. Orchids, callas, or even roses can be submerged for a more complete look. Luminaries lined up and down either side of the aisle are also becoming ever so popular with brides.

Your engagement photo shoot is a time for both you and your fiancee to have fun and personalize it with a theme that fits you! Vintage, Tiffany's, and WWII are just a few examples of creative themes that couples have used to jazz up their engagement photo shoots. Dress the part and/or utilize props to pull your theme off!

There are so many different options for your wedding day transportation. Limousines and classic cars like the Rolls Royce are up there among the top choices. But, there are many other unique picks out there that you may have never even though of. Imagine a horse drawn carriage or riding out together on horseback! How about a moped, bicycle, golf cart, school bus, or even a streetcar? Hot air balloons, helicopters, and boats are all distinctive modes of transportation that are also used in some weddings. All of these options are becoming popular in weddings...which one will you choose?