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When you peruse wedding blogs & magazines, the vast majority of wedding photos are light, airy & sunny. I haven't conducted an official study or anything but, in general, I'm pretty sure this statement rings true. Now the dark side of weddings can be just as incredible with black skies & dramatic lighting. Here's some love for dark, moody & romantic wedding photos!!
The happy couple (me & my hubs!!) posing by their bright yellow cab on a cobblestone street really shine against the glittering downtown Manhattan skyline & blackish-brown skies:
The colorful lights of the Ferris Wheel add a whimsical touch to a nighttime wedding portrait:
A Bride & Groom look downright angelic surrounded by a burst of white light in an otherwise dark photo:
A sparkly heart makes for a lighthearted nighttime wedding portrait:
The Bride & Groom are the focal point of a dark perspective on a wedding portrait:
I love how the darkness & the light truly create dramatic wedding photos. Very different, very cool. Do you love the dark side of wedding photography?
Photo 1: Timothy Glenn Photographers; Photo 2: Love Me Sailor Photography via;
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Rainy wedding day.
A wise, beautiful post on A Practical Wedding yesterday left me thinking about rainy wedding days. I always say that the weather on your wedding doesn't really matter; what matters is your attitude towards your wedding day weather. Pull on your rain boots, grab an umbrella & keep smiling- chances are you'll enjoy your beautiful wedding. Cry, pout & curse your bad luck- chances are you've ruined your beautiful wedding.
This creative photo above is a prime example of a rainy wedding day attitude done right. Really, really right. From the wet sidewalk to the long shadows, there is proof that the weather gods delivered rain clouds & bright sunshine for the wedding. The happy couple took to the rain-soaked sidewalks & made a pretty incredible memory to last a lifetime. The reflection of the Bride & Groom in a sidewalk puddle takes something ordinary & makes it extraordinary. Talk about making a rainbow out of rain!!
How would/did you react to rain on your wedding day? Do/did you have a Plan B for rainy weather?
Photo by Whitney Huynh Photography via
The official celebration of winter weddings has come to an end. I couldn't think of a more fitting farewell than to share my favorite bridal party photo from my winter wedding.
Due to frigid temperatures & possibility of snow, winter Brides have to select a warm, indoor location for bridal party photos. You can hope for outdoor photos but there must be a heated, comfortable spot chosen as well. It's only fair to your bridesmaids & groomsmen. RZ & I chose the gorgeous Hoboken Train Station for that exact reason. As we arrived in downtown Hoboken & tumbled out of our cars onto the cobblestone street, Tim suggested a few outdoor photos before we headed inside. Awesome idea! Our good-natured bridal party huddled around us, smiling & laughing despite the chilly temperatures. Absolute troopers, I tell you.
The photo is a total winner in my eyes. It encompasses so many things I treasure: my husband, our wonderful friends, our hometown Hoboken, our fun vintage taxi &, of course, our winter wedding. You can bet this baby is displayed in our hallway & will be included in our wedding album. LOVE!!!!!!
**Please click on the photo to see it in its full-size glory! If anyone has tips on how to post larger photos, feel free to share with me via email or comment :-) UPDATE: Problem solved, thanks to the fabulous Lena of A Crimson Kiss!
I hope you enjoyed this little winter wedding celebration. Next year, I plan to kick up the celebration a notch to include more & more lovely winter wedding details. Till we meet again, Winter Weddings!
Happy Weekend!!!!
Photo by Timothy Glenn Photographers
Hello, March! I do hope your wet, rainy arrival means Spring is coming soon. Yes, Spring!! It's time to start wrapping up our Winter Wedding celebration!
Accessorize, accessorize. For winter weddings, accessorize often means fur stoles & warm boots. This ultra-cute bridal party sported handmade purple mittens! LOVE. Those bridesmaids are real troopers braving the cold with bare shoulders but at least their hands stayed toasty warm & looked super chic. Oh & did I mention the Mother of the Bride knitted those fun mittens?! Love, LOVE!!
I'm adding adorable mittens to my must-have list for winter weddings. Stat!
For more of this winter wedding eye candy (purple Uggs! cute dog! lots of snow!), please visit HERE!
Photo by Jessica Smith Photography via
While it's about time for my monthly Wedding Wheels post, one getaway car photo has received so much attention on Pinterest that I decided it deserved a post of its own.
Many Bride & Grooms use props for their photo session, whether it be antique furniture or a thank you banner. This beautiful Bride & Groom were no different, only they chose a lovingly-restored 1952 vintage Chevy pickup for their prop:
This prop + a gorgeous Bride & Groom + a pretty location + a Fall bouquet = a beautiful wedding portrait!
The icing on the cake? This vintage Chevy is no random prop. It was passed down from the Groom's grandfather & restored by the Groom, his father & his brother. Props with sentimental value, I adore it!
What props do you like to see in wedding photos? Will you or did you use props?
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