Brainstorming Ideas : Save the Date
July 5, 2010
filed in Engagements
A few weeks ago, I received an e-mail from one of our bride and grooms getting married this fall. They attached a photo of their save the date.
My jaw seriously dropped when I saw how CUTE the save the date was! I just loved how they incorporated both a photo from the engagement session and the prop they used. The words tied together so well with the photo and I just ADORE this card!
I had Daisy and Jim fill out a quick Q & A on how they came up with their ideas. I would really love to encourage brides to plan ahead when thinking about engagement sessions. Brainstorming ideas before you take your engagement photos can help tie together ideas you have for your save the date or invitations.
I thought this was a perfect example!
How did you choose your engagement spot?
D & J: This is something we went back and forth over a few times - since we live in different states, it was difficult to choose between here in Phoenix or in Santa Monica where Jim lives. In the end though, we decided on Santa Monica because that is where we will be starting our lives together as a married couple. And since Jim is already there, he was able to come up with specific areas that fit what we were looking for: Pacific Palisades Park which has beautiful trees & views, and Santa Monica Beach where we could fly our kite!
How did you decide what to wear for the engagement session?
D & J : Once we honed in on our locations, Daisy and one of her bridesmaids met up with Stephanie, and Daisy brought practically every dress and pair of shoes that she owns! Daisy: I had a great time going through the options and talking through which outfits would work best. My bridesmaid helped me figure out which outfits I would feel most comfortable in (the ones that were very "me"!) and Stephanie was great in suggesting colors and styles that would fit best with each setting. We decided on a bold pink dress for the park shoot to really bring out a pop of color, and a flowy dress that fit the casual theme of the beach. Jim: On the day of the photo shoot, I picked out my outfit based on the colors of Daisy's outfits and the setting - for the first outfit, I chose a bold blue color to match Daisy's dress, and the second outfit was picked based on the fact that (as we learned from Stephanie) white looks great on beach settings.
How did it feel to be in front of the camera? Are there any suggestions you would give to any couples that are planning their engagement session?
D &J : It definitely felt awkward at the beginning of the photo shoot, adding to the fact that it was a busy day at the park/beach and people were stopping to watch us! However, Stephanie and Stephen were great at putting us at ease and helping us get more comfortable with everything. It also got easier as time went on; we learned to just focus on having a great time! Our suggestion for couples that are planning their engagement session is to relax; the best thing that Stephanie and Stephen helped us with was turning our jitters into laughter, which made the session so fun and memorable! We also focused on the fact that it was really a time to capture such an important times in our lives - We let ourselves get lost in the moment so that the camera could capture us naturally. Another thing we recommend is trying new things: a new pose, smile, or outfit color; this was a great "trial-run" of ourselves to make sure that we turn out the way we want to in our wedding pictures!
Why did you choose a kite as a Prop?
D & J : We always knew that we wanted something just a bit different than the norm in terms of props and that we would be using the engagement session photos to make our Save the Dates. Since one of our bridesmaids had just come back from Boulder where she visited a great kite shop, she suggested flying a bright colored kite on the beach and the Save the Date could have a catchy phrase like "Don't let the day fly away". We loved the idea from the beginning and the more we thought about it, the more we knew it was perfect for us - Daisy loves windy days, Jim loves outdoor activities, and flying a kite is such a carefree and fun thing to do! Although we were nervous about whether the kite would stay up for the pictures, it turned out to be a very windy day that was great for kite-flying!
How did you feel when the session was over?
D & J : Our cheek muscles hurt a bit from all the smiling and laughing through the session, but we felt really good because the whole process so much fun! It all quickly turned to excitement in waiting for the post on Stephanie's blog and seeing all the final pictures!
July 5, 2010
filed in Engagements
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few weeks ago, I received an e-mail from one of our bride and grooms getting married this fall. They attached a photo of their save the date. My jaw seriously dropped when I saw how CUTE the save the date was! I just loved how they incorporated both a photo from the engagement session and the prop they used. The words tied together so well with the photo and I just ADORE this card!
I had Daisy and Jim fill out a quick Q & A on how they came up with their ideas. I would really love to encourage brides to plan ahead when thinking about engagement sessions. Brainstorming ideas before you take your engagement photos can help tie together ideas you have for your save the date or invitations.
I thought this was a perfect example!
How did you choose your engagement spot?
D & J: This is something we went back and forth over a few times - since we live in different states, it was difficult to choose between here in Phoenix or in Santa Monica where Jim lives. In the end though, we decided on Santa Monica because that is where we will be starting our lives together as a married couple. And since Jim is already there, he was able to come up with specific areas that fit what we were looking for: Pacific Palisades Park which has beautiful trees & views, and Santa Monica Beach where we could fly our kite!
How did you decide what to wear for the engagement session?
D & J : Once we honed in on our locations, Daisy and one of her bridesmaids met up with Stephanie, and Daisy brought practically every dress and pair of shoes that she owns! Daisy: I had a great time going through the options and talking through which outfits would work best. My bridesmaid helped me figure out which outfits I would feel most comfortable in (the ones that were very "me"!) and Stephanie was great in suggesting colors and styles that would fit best with each setting. We decided on a bold pink dress for the park shoot to really bring out a pop of color, and a flowy dress that fit the casual theme of the beach. Jim: On the day of the photo shoot, I picked out my outfit based on the colors of Daisy's outfits and the setting - for the first outfit, I chose a bold blue color to match Daisy's dress, and the second outfit was picked based on the fact that (as we learned from Stephanie) white looks great on beach settings.
How did it feel to be in front of the camera? Are there any suggestions you would give to any couples that are planning their engagement session?
D &J : It definitely felt awkward at the beginning of the photo shoot, adding to the fact that it was a busy day at the park/beach and people were stopping to watch us! However, Stephanie and Stephen were great at putting us at ease and helping us get more comfortable with everything. It also got easier as time went on; we learned to just focus on having a great time! Our suggestion for couples that are planning their engagement session is to relax; the best thing that Stephanie and Stephen helped us with was turning our jitters into laughter, which made the session so fun and memorable! We also focused on the fact that it was really a time to capture such an important times in our lives - We let ourselves get lost in the moment so that the camera could capture us naturally. Another thing we recommend is trying new things: a new pose, smile, or outfit color; this was a great "trial-run" of ourselves to make sure that we turn out the way we want to in our wedding pictures!
Why did you choose a kite as a Prop?
D & J : We always knew that we wanted something just a bit different than the norm in terms of props and that we would be using the engagement session photos to make our Save the Dates. Since one of our bridesmaids had just come back from Boulder where she visited a great kite shop, she suggested flying a bright colored kite on the beach and the Save the Date could have a catchy phrase like "Don't let the day fly away". We loved the idea from the beginning and the more we thought about it, the more we knew it was perfect for us - Daisy loves windy days, Jim loves outdoor activities, and flying a kite is such a carefree and fun thing to do! Although we were nervous about whether the kite would stay up for the pictures, it turned out to be a very windy day that was great for kite-flying!
How did you feel when the session was over?
D & J : Our cheek muscles hurt a bit from all the smiling and laughing through the session, but we felt really good because the whole process so much fun! It all quickly turned to excitement in waiting for the post on Stephanie's blog and seeing all the final pictures!
