The Latest Blogs
Shopping For The Right Photographer
Laura Geiger | January 17, 2011There is something very exciting and comforting about that instant and natural rapport between client and photographer. It’s the same good feeling you get when you connect with anyone for the first time. This should hold true for all the key players in your wedding day. DJs, planners, caterers, florists, etc… When I meet with potential clients I am interested in their story, individually and as a couple. I want to know how they met and what their connections and common interests are.
Make it Personal: How Your Wedding Cake is a Reflection of You
Alexis Sideris Davis | January 10, 2011It's 2011 and this is not your mom's wedding cake! Gone are the days when brides had to choose from a limited number of variations on the white wedding cake. Cakewalk makes every custom cake a truly personal reflection of the client, whether it's a pristine and sparkly snowscape in keeping with your all-white winter wedding, an autumn confection with marzipan apples so realistic you want to take a juicy bite or a grapevine-adorned creation to echo your Michigan summer vineyard ceremony.
Entertaining Your Guests Beyond the Dance Floor
Nicole Beltz | January 4, 2011You want your special day to stand out from all the other weddings your family and friends attend. That’s not to say you won’t include traditional activities at your reception – music and dancing, cutting the cake and throwing your bouquet – but you want to create a signature day that everyone will remember. So how can you entertain your guests beyond the dance floor?
Healthy Hair Tips and Spring Trends
WeddingDay | January 3, 2011All brides & grooms want to shine on their wedding day especially for photos that will be viewed for generations. Our 5 Elements Wedding Team was designed to help create beautiful memories for the happy couple and the wedding party, too. We assure a fun and exciting yet calming beginning to your big day!
What To Consider When Choosing a Reception Venue
Sharon Iovino | December 26, 2010What should you look for in your reception site, aside from that sense of rightness you know you'll have the moment you see the perfect spot? The site you select for your special occasion establishes the feel, creates the mood and begins your story. That space is one of your most important decisions and the following considerations are vital in determining the perfect location for your celebration.
An Over The Top Wedding...On Stage!
Kelli Stopczynski | December 13, 2010This week's article is a wedding story submitted by 2010 bride, Kristy Hronick. Enjoy the sophisticated details, intricate planning and amazing photographs!
Money Matters: Why It's Important to "Talk Budget"
Jessica Pennington | December 5, 2010When it comes to wedding planning, we all know there’s the “tough stuff” and the “fun stuff.” Cutting down a hefty guest list and managing stressful family members both fall into the “tough stuff,” but what usually tops the list is money issues. Luckily, with a few easy steps you can save yourself a whole lot of stress!
Mishaps, Good-haps, and Better Photographs
Nicole Waldron | November 29, 2010There is a photo that sits in our studio window of a bride and groom surrounded by their bridal party, and when potential clients come in for a consultation, they always say, “I want that.” Of course you’re probably wondering what ‘that’ is. Well it’s not the pose or the location, it’s what the people are doing that the couples want – the group in the photograph is having fun!
Another Winter 2011 Sneak Peek
Kelli Stopczynski | November 23, 2010When DJ and Brooke Fitzpatrick needed a reception venue to accommodate their 600+ guests and the stunning Palais Royale was already booked, the Executive Director at the nearby Morris Performing Arts Center had an idea.
Sneak Peek Winter 2011 Cover Shoot
Kelli Stopczynski | November 19, 2010Consider this our Thanksgiving gift to you - a sneak peek behind the scenes at our winter 2011 cover shoot! We also want to give a HUGE thanks to the vendors who helped us pull it off. We had a fantastic day shooting and came away with some amazing images...and these aren't even our best shots!