When a couple first becomes engaged, they are presented with so many options for their wedding day that it can feel overwhelming. Once the “when” and “where” have been determined, one of the most useful choices you can make is your color scheme; it’s the foundation of your wedding décor. Everything from your flowers to what the bridal party wears to table linens to favors, even lighting and programs, are all influenced by your color choice.

Choosing colors is not as simple as it sounds. Look for inspiration in the most unusual places – a painting you’ve enjoyed, a favorite flower, the time of year in which your wedding takes place or an article of clothing with flattering tones. Perhaps you’ve always had a favorite color; perhaps you’ve seen a wedding photo that wows you. Take your time and find the color or colors that feel just right. Read more . . .

Wedding color trends are constantly changing, often in sync with current fashion. Looking forward to 2012, we are seeing hot colors. Bright, impactful and bold. These colors are very purposeful and tend to make a bold statement. The trend has been to mix colors not commonly found together. Some examples would be fuchsia and celery green, orange and teal, black and pale pink, purple and red.

Trendy colors or more traditional, it’s more important that your wedding reflect who you are and the experience you hope achieve. Whether it’s subtle, formal and reserved, or funky, hip and colorful, enjoy the process.

Engagement photos, as with weddings themselves, play an important role in the wedding planning process. They provide a mark in time, a reflection of the way you feel as you begin to plan your new life together. It’s one of the first steps in planning your wedding, and often, the process provides a glimpse at the kind of relationship you’ll have with your wedding photographer.

The current trend in engagement photography is the way in which the setting and style tell your personal story. Gone are the days of a couple posed seated or standing stiffly next to one another. Maybe they are shot in the coffee shop where you met, your favorite restaurant or city, the home in which you live, or posed with your family and friends. It’s more akin to a fashion photo shoot with outfit changes, impactful colors, locations, props, an

Don’t be afraid to be unique and creative. What is most important, like all aspects of your wedding planning, your engagement photos should reflect who you are and the joy you are feeling at this moment in time. Read more . . .