ERIN & BRIAN PART III

Erin and Brian's wedding reception was a total blast. Everyone seemed to have a great time, including me. Read through this post for some great tips I am stealing from Erin that can make your wedding even better.

Erin printed out a detailed list of all of the family pictures she wanted. It was most helpful for the guests so they knew when they needed to hang around and when they were done and could head up to the reception.

They also had a photo booth with silly accessories to entertain the guests while the formal pictures were being taken.

Erin and Brian hired a really good DJ. Please get referrals from your prospective DJ and meet them to make sure that you like them. They pretty much run the show and I have seen some BAD DJs ruin a perfectly nice reception.

Food was served after the first dance. Erin grabbed all of her vendors and put them in the front of the line so that they were fed and could continue through the evening being good vendors. Remember brides, VENDORS HAVE TO EAT TOO! I was starving, so thank you Erin!

These two went against tradition with the bouquet and garter toss. Every girl or boy was invited to participate (not just the singles) AND to make the scramble for the tossed items even more fun, they had cash prizes for the people that caught them.

Erin followed my dancing advice and started dancing on the floor too. It took a while for everyone to get started, but once the floor was full, most everyone was having a good time enjoying the party.

This was Erin's little brother:

Thanks again you guys. I really had a great time with you on your big day. You are both so sweet and thoughtful and I wish you the very best!

ERIN & BRIAN PART II

Erin and Brian's wedding ceremony was truly lovely. It had all the perfect elements of a great ceremony. Erin's grandfather was the officiant which of course made it extra sweet. There was a moment that honored the very special loved ones that had passed on, and also the special family that was in attendance. I especially loved hearing their vows to each other. It was just all so great, and I really loved it.

ERIN & BRIAN PART I

Erin and Brian were married on Saturday. The whole event was a ton of fun thanks to a very organized and super thoughtful bride. Enjoy the wedding as I post pictures and see the day unfold. I loved being a part of this wedding. Post number one is devoted to all of the getting ready shots. Enjoy.

CHIC @ THE POINT

I adore weddings at The Point. From a geeky photographer standpoint, the lighting is just a dream. This bride's colors were green, black, and white. The whole color palette made this room look modern and chic. Plus, I really love tiny bridesmaids' bouquets. I think they are so cute. Whimsy Floral really worked with this bride's budget to make the most elegant setting for this special day. That Liz really knows what she is talking about!

STACIE & JJ PART IV

Stacie and JJ had a reception last Friday in Salt Lake to celebrate their day with family and friends here. The Garden Park Ward had never looked better in my opinion. I couldn't believe how awesome it looked in bright pink and green. Stacie's friend, who was in charge of food, made these amazing salads that I couldn't get enough of. Then they had an ice cream cone station that was very popular. I was very impressed by how many people came out to support these two. However, I was not surprised. They are a delight and I am lucky I was able to be a part of their wedding celebrations.

Now, Stacie is a pretty great person for many reasons, but let me tell you just one way that she was an awesome bride. Now I have seen A LOT of cake cutting in my time. It is usually the only bite of cake a bride and groom get at their wedding. But Stacie totally surprised me when, after the cutting, the sharing, and the kissing, she said, "Man, that was the best cake!" and then took another huge bite. It was hilarious.

FEATURED

Exciting news! Whimsy Floral has been featured on Utah Bride Magazine's bridal buzz blog. They are showing off some of their awesome bouquets and featuring some of my photographs. Check it out here.

Also, about a month ago some more of my pictures were featured on another amazing blog, utahbrideblog.com. You can see that post here.