Digital Wedding Photography: Capturing Beautiful Memories – Professional wedding photographer Glen Johnson knows there’s a huge difference between being able to take good pictures and being a good wedding photographer. In this exquisite, full-color book, Glen dispenses sage advice and solutions for taking impressive digital wedding images — posed or candid, in any weather, in any setting, at any locale. You will also learn the secrets of creating a successful digital wedding photography business, and much more. Whether you’re an aspiring professional or an amateur who wants to improve your skills at digital wedding photography, this book will help you succeed.
Discover what makes wedding photography a unique specialty
Find out how to make people feel relaxed and comfortable while you’re shooting
Explore ways to capture the emotion as well as the moment
Understand different photographic styles and adapt to your client’s wishes
Prepare for all types of lighting situations
Learn appropriate etiquette for shooting in dressing rooms and during the ceremony
Know what to take when traveling abroad
Set up the perfect digital studio to process your images
Find out how to price your work realistically
See why your business skills may be more important than your photographic talent
Beautifully illustrated with full-color photographs, each showingthe camera settings and other details used to create the image
About the Author
Glen Johnson began taking pictures in sixth grade. While struggling to combine his love of travel and photography into a career as a landscape photographer, he was asked to photograph his sister’s wedding. Today, he travels the world shooting wedding photos. His work has won awards, but those he treasures most are the glowing testimonials of his clients. You can view Glen’s work at www.AperturePhotographics.com.
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If you or someone you know is getting married and having either a bachelorette party or bridal shower, this is the only entertainment you will need; except of course, the strippers. The three comedy monologues and two outrageously funny songs will have you and your guests laughing so hard you may just miss your wedding. BUY IT, PLAY IT AT YOUR PARTY AND HAVE A GOOD TIME. IT COULD BE YOUR LAST GOOD TIME!!!
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Yasiv Marin is a makeup artist located in Vancouver, BC. What young girl doesn’t fall in love with the idea of using makeup? Yasiv did – at a very young age, “I was just a little 8 year old girl when I began paying close attention to when my beautiful aunt was dolling herself up with makeup. My aunt owned so much makeup than I had ever seen and so I thought “Someday I’ll have just as much make-up as her so I can be just as beautiful”. Little did I know, I would end up owning a lot more makeup than most girls.”
Yasiv says “Make-up is magical. It transforms every woman into feeling and looking their absolute best. It really is amazing what it does to you! The trick is knowing what colors look best on you, where and how to apply color, and that’s what I’m here for.”
I can certainly attest to the wonders of makeup – - I won’t leave home without it! At my wedding, I had a makeup artist do mine, and my bridesmaids – - that was just so cool! On that special day, the last thing you want to worry about is applying your makeup perfectly. Heck – my hands were to shaky on that day to be weilding a mascara wand! Having a professional on the spot there to do my makeup for me was actually a big relief!
Yasiv has some client testimonials on her website that show her own clients feel the same way — they’ve all had some pretty excellent experiences with her services.
A quick read through her blog at Yasiv Marin – Vancouver Makeup Artist will give you a glimpse into the person behind the brushes – and you may just pick up a few great tips along the way!
Yasiv has a beautiful portfolio of work – although, I would have loved to have seen some before and after shots – - particularly of brides on their special day. I have a few before and afters of myself and the transformation is phenomenal!
Yasiv’s rates are very reasonable – and her services cover Hair and Makeup for everything from Brides and Bridesmaids, Proms, Makeup Parties (does that NOT sound like fun?), and headshots.
Don’t let her Vancouver, BC location fool you – she is available for travel, both locally and internationally. (additional travel charges do apply).
Disclaimer: I have been paid to provide a review of Yasiv Marin – Vancouver Makeup Artist by the company owner. They do not require that I provide a positive review or make any other requirements for my review. This review does not go through an editorial process – I review ‘em as I see ‘em!
If you love to bake and are willing to plan ahead, you can make a spectacular wedding cake—and you don’t have to be a pastry chef to do it! Let prominent wedding cake expert Dede Wilson guide you through every layer of the process—from choosing among flavors and styles to baking, assembling, and decorating your way to a beautiful and delicious cake. This accessible cookbook not only gets you ready for the big event, it helps you lend a truly personal touch to the celebration.
“If you want to make your own wedding cake, Dede Wilson is the perfect guide. She helps you bake with confidence every step of the way to a delicious personalized result.”
—Donna Ferrari, BRIDE’S magazine
Let them eat cake—in fact, let them eat your cake. Whether you’re the bride, the groom, or a loving friend or family member who wants to make that special day unforgettable, public television cooking show host Dede Wilson knows that you—yes, you—can bake, frost, assemble, and decorate a spectacular, delicious, and totally unique wedding cake that won’t put your budget over the edge—even if you’ve never mastered anything more complicated than a birthday cake or two. In Wedding Cakes You Can Make, this top-tier expert reveals that all it takes to make that big-day cake is a love of baking and a willingness to plan properly and work patiently.
Whether you’re feeding 20 or 150 people, preparation begins long before you preheat the oven. In this easy-to-follow, hands-on guide, Wilson takes you through the entire process, from the drawing board to the presentation table, sharing time-tested techniques that help you turn that cake of your dreams into a delectable reality.
She helps you get started by having you write a wish list that can be honed into a framework for the ideal cake. Then it’s time to make the cake happen by working through all the practical elements that come into play, such as setting your budget (and sticking to it); choosing the essential flavors (if chocolate is the bride’s passion, don’t leave it out!); considering the wedding date (if it’s October, think about fall colors); accommodating the number of guests (small guest list equals modest-sized cake); keeping in tune with the wedding’s style or mood (beach-casual vs. black tie-formal); and getting organized (time to borrow that decorating turntable).
When it comes to execution, Wilson encourages you to use the highest-quality ingredients and equipment specific to the task, and to gain a foundation by making a six-inch sample cake—an integral step that, much like dating, allows you to try the cake on for size before making the final commitment. She shares her own favorite flavor combinations as well as those most frequently requested by bridal couples. For each of the 16 cakes, Wilson provides essential details—a timeline, thorough recipe directions, and tips. Recipes range from the lighthearted Raspberries and Cream Cake to the contemporary Nutella Cake and the sophisticated Gilded Mocha Cake. Color photographs of all the finished cakes and dozens of how-to photos give you the inspiration and know-how to bake your own special wedding cake.
As Wilson says, wedding cake flavor and design choices are infinite. In Wedding Cakes You Can Make, she helps you create your own special slice of what is possible.
Traveler’s Joy Honeymoon Registry advertises themselves as the ‘gift that goes anywhere”. They are an online honeymoon registry – and I can say, having recently been married (7 months ago!) – any planning that I was able to do online for my wedding and honeymoon, I appreciated and took advantage of SO much because its SUCH a time saver!
Traveler’s Joy is an online honeymoon registry. Simply set up a free account, and Traveler’s Joy will provide you with a registry page to share your honeymoon travel plans with your wedding guests. Friends and family visit your page and using their credit card can help you pay for part or all of your honeymoon. It’s the best of both worlds: your guests can easily give you a special wedding gift and you receive what you really want — the honeymoon of your dreams.
It’s really an interesting concept – though, as the bride, I think there may be an element of feeling a little… ick.. about sending information to my wedding party/ family / friends to tell them how they can help pay for my honeymoon. Although, on the other hand – from a guests/friend/family standpoint, it could be a really nice wedding present to be able to give.
The purchase of tickets to shows in the area local to the honeymoon location
The purchase of meals at restraunts local to the honeymoon location
Cab fare
Activities at ports of call if on a cruise
Hotel or cruise cabin upgrades
Spa packages
Sightseeing tours
These are just some examples of the gifts that can be purchased. It’s really an interesting twist on the whole wedding registry idea. Actually, if I had known about this prior to our wedding – I probably would have done it instead of the registry.
Why?
Chris and I were both very established in our lives when we met. Both of us are financially well off as individuals and by the time we met and joined households – we had everything we could possibly need for household items (i.e. the usual wedding registry stuff). Actually, we ended up with two, sometimes, three of certain items – so when it came time for us to marry and choose items from the wedding registry, we really found that we didn’t NEED anything at all. We ended up registering for very little and telling our guests that their presence at our wedding was gift enough for us!
But, you know, when it comes to really good friends and family – that just wasn’t enough for them. They understood our sentiment, but still felt the need to get us something for our celebrations – - so this honeymoon registry idea would have been perfect. We stayed 2 wees in Bonaire and did a scuba diving honeymoon . . so a service like Traveler’s Joy Honeymoon Registry would really have been perfect. If only I had known then what I know now!
Disclaimer: I have been paid to provide a review of Traveler’s Joy Honeymoon Registry by the company owner. They do not require that I provide a positive review or make any other requirements for my review. This review does not go through an editorial process – I review ‘em as I see ‘em!
Sharon Naylor believes that every bride deserves to have the wedding of her dreams. With this new edition of 1001 Ways to Save Money . . . and Still Have a Dazzling Wedding, she arms brides with more than 1,001 proven money-saving hints, tips, and strategies for creating a fabulous wedding without breaking the bank.
Writing with verve and an infectious enthusiasm for all things bridal, Sharon walks readers through every wedding-related event-from announcing an engagement to planning a honeymoon to writing thank-you notes. She reveals where to cut corners and where not to, how to help families and bridal parties save money, where to find free assistance, and how brides can keep from feeling as if they’re shortchanging their dreams just to save a few bucks.
For this revised edition, the author has put together an up-to-the-minute list of Web addresses and contact information for the best on-line, print, and brick-and-mortar bridal sources.
One Stop Wedding Kit – This book covers every detail to make ANY WOMAN’S dream wedding real. Every possibility is addressed, as well consideration of everyone involved in a wedding. From summer weddings to winter weddings – - island weddings to holiday weddings – and everything in between!
Wedding planning is, to say the least, HECTIC! There are so many different things to consider and, often, so many PEOPLE to consider when planning each an every detail of your wedding. Ms. Howe’s book is an excellent step-by-step guide that will keep any bride-to-be calm and confident as she works toward “The Big Day”. It has all the necessary checklists, reminds us of each detail that may otherwise be overlooked, and provides space for a bride (or her fiance) to write notes about her hopes and specifications for the perfect wedding. If you were just given an engagement ring, treat yourself to this excellent guide!
Seldom does a how-to book make one feel whimsical, but this valuable kit proved humorous and uplifting even while providing confidence and assurance for tackling the multitude of tasks associated with wedding planning and production. The books is a thorough, organized, sequential, witty, knowledgeable, beautiful and Joyful how-to manual.
Whether you have been dreaming of your wedding day your whole life or have no idea where to start, this book covers everything you need to know in a fun and upbeat style which absolute anyone can relate to! Features like the checklist of questions to ask wedding planners saved me plenty of time and took alot of pressure off. With helpful tips and practical advice this is a great book to read!
Thirty to Wife: The Tell-All Groom’s Guide to Weddings – How to Get Hitched Without Losing Your Mind or Your Fiancee – You’ve met the perfect woman, you’ve summoned the courage to propose, she actually said yes…now what? Craig Michaels’ Thirty to Wife is a funny and informative wild ride through one soon-to-be-groom’s last month of bachelorhood. Being more of a “let’s elope” kind of guy, but wanting fulfill his fiancee’s dream of a fairy tale wedding, Craig embarks on a crash course in schooling himself on what to do (default), what not to do (habit) and how to stay sane when the wedding plans get out of hand.
Thirty to Wife isn’t just about one guy’s journey; it’s a field guide for all grooms and brides (care and feeding tips included). Navigating the treacherous waters of wedding details (including responsibilities, budgeting, and traditions), Craig shares his triumphs and tragedies in valiant effort to help grooms-to-be avoid making the same mistakes he did. Brides-to-be will better understand what their mates are going through–and will take comfort in knowing that things could be worse.
Beginning thirty days before The Big Day, Craig manages to get himself to the altar without losing his mind–or his fiancee. Charming and chock full of useful tips and ideas, Thirty to Wife will have every prospective groom–and bride–not only laughing in the aisles, but walking down them too.
Did you know...
So where did the word 'wedding' come from?
It is derived from the Anglo-Saxon word wed. The wed was the security placed by the family of the groom, with the family of the bride when the betrothal was agreed between the families.
Digital Wedding Photography: Capturing Beautiful Memories – Professional wedding photographer Glen Johnson knows there’s a huge difference between being able to take good pictures and being a good wedding photographer. In this exquisite, full-color book, Glen dispenses sage advice and solutions for taking impressive digital wedding images — posed or candid, in any weather, in any setting, at any locale. You will also learn the secrets of creating a successful digital wedding photography business, and much more. Whether you’re an aspiring professional or an amateur who wants to improve your skills at digital wedding photography, this book will help you succeed. 
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