Engagement Photo-Sessions!

Want an engagement session with a bit more pizazz?  Looking for some ideas that won’t be the standard ‘pretty picture in a park’ pictures?  Here are some ideas to give your engagement session the extra bump it needs to be fabulous!

Incorporate props

One of the easiest ways to give your engagement session a little more flair is to bring some props that will give the pictures – even if it is used for just a few – a bit more pop and personality.  Here are just a few ideas to get you started!   

• Either of you play an instrument?  Bring the instrument along and stage a faux concert together!
• Hats are a quick and fun way to change your look and add some fun without changing clothing.
• Balloons (one big or lots of little ones) are becoming very popular in engagement shoots for that extra fun factor. 
• Make signs and hold them up.
• Utilize the engagement shoot to make table numbers for your wedding and hold up the various numbers.  
•  Have a favorite book?  Bring it along!
• Have a pet?  Have a family friend bring the pet to the shoot for some quick pictures with you.   
• Old cameras.  Are you budding photographers?  Bring your cameras along or better yet bring old cameras to the shoot!
• Shoes.  You know I had to go here.  Got some fabulous shoes?  BRING THEM!
• Flowers are simple but easy props to bring into the engagement session.
• Are you wine drinkers?  Bring your favorite bottle and share it for pictures….. YOU GET IT?

Themes

Another fun way to personalize your engagement shoot is to come up with a theme that fits your relationship.

• Decades are always good fun – pick one that suits you best and roll with it incorporating location, clothing and styles.
• ‘Old Hollywood’ is a theme that has been very popular on the blogs lately.
• Have a favorite movie?  Reinact the movie in your engagement session!
• Numbers.  Make all of your locations have numbers that represent dates that are important to you.
• Family.  Go to family farms, old homes etc.  
•  A good cause!   Some couples have taken pictures in pink and used the images at each setting with a note that they donated the cost of the favor for breast cancer research.
• Have (or stage) a picnic!!  Bring a basket (or let me know if you’re doing the session with me as I have a picnic basket) and blanket and set up a picnic in a park.
• Are you guys earth friendly?  Theme your engagement session around the idea of recycling and being earth friendly.
• Have me shoot the actual proposal!  While not quite a theme there will definitely be a ‘we just got engaged’ vibe no matter where the location.

Quirky Locations

Get out of the park and off the beach and find some locations that are really unique.  Go to places that are important to you or fits your personalities and your engagement session will immediately have meaning beyond ‘a pretty park.’

• Location of your first date.  
• Location where you got engaged.
• Location where you met.
• Bowling Alley.
• Arcade.
• Ice Cream Shop.
• Amusement Park.
• Local Fair.
• Planetarium.
• Museum.

Here's Future Hubby and I's engagement Session  by Malek fotos.

We Chose to go with the "love story theme". 
The shoot was at  the Dallas Arboretum ( Peter Rabbit Garden) and Addison Circle area.




I'll try blogging on my FAVORITE engagement session locations in Dallas.
'Till next time,

XoXo.

Events and Public Relations!

Hello World!

It's been a while and we have totally missed you!

While we were away, we were pretty busy and we had a few Changes.

As you're all aware we love EVERYTHING weddings, and some more..... So we decided to partner-up to cater to your needs for Public relations!

We're proud to announce some of our new clients!

The Children's Miracle Network Dallas.

The Collections show Dallas was a huge success and we look forward to many more of those.

For Pictures, Do please check our fan page on Facebook! Loads of pictures....

We promise to blog more often.

Until next time!

XoXo.

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How Much Do Weddings Really cost?

Often times I get asked, how much do you think a wedding costs? I usually answer with a smile, it all depends on your budget.

Personally, I like the small, intimate yet elaborate type weddings. I'd love a glamorous wedding, but I'll refuse to break my bank and more just so I can have a wedding.

Once you've finished basking in the glow of engagement, you'll find it very hard to get anything accomplished without a detailed wedding budget. This will give you an outline of what you should spend on each item, so as to ensure you don't spend more than you intend to overall. Here's how to create a wedding budget that you can afford.

Your Wedding Budget Worksheet




My Total Budget ___________

Expenses % of total budget Your estimate What you actually spent

Ceremony

Location fee, officiant fee, marriage license, musician's fees, ring pillows 3% ______ ______

Reception

Reception Site, Food, Drinks, Rentals, Cake, Favors 48% ______ ______

Attire

Dress, Headpiece/veil, undergarments and hosiery, shoes, accessories, jewelry, hair and makeup, Groom's Tuxedo or Suit, shoes, bow tie, cuff links, studs, suspenders 10% ______ ______

Rings

His and her rings, engraving 3% ______ ______

Flowers

Ceremony, bride's bouquet, maid-of-honor and bridesmaid bouquets, corsages and boutonnieres, centerpieces, flower-girl basket 8% ______ ______

Music

Ceremony Musicians, Band and/or DJ, cocktail hour musicians, sound system rental 8% ______ ______

Photography

Photographer and Videographer's fees, albums, additional prints, disposable cameras for candids 12% ______ ______

Transportation

Transportation for wedding party, guest shuttle and/or parking attendants 2% ______ ______

Stationery

Invitations, response cards, thank you notes, postage, calligraphy, guest book 3% ______ ______

Gifts

Bridesmaid and groomsmen, parents, welcome baskets for out-of-town guests. 3% ______ ______

Top 7 Honeymoon Destination

Todays post was inspired by my friend. We were talking about vacation; and a get-away Island. Somehwere to get away with the new hubby to rekindle. I started to do a search and found what I'd like to call the top 7 honeymoon destinations.

The Honeymoon is the most treasured and awaited occasions of one's life. Most of the couples want that it should be a memorable moment that is ever lasting. When they plan to go for a honeymoon they are really confused as to where to go and where not to go.




So let me tell you about the top honeymoon destination where all the couples would love to go.



1. Honeymoon In South Africa

The best attractions to be explored by the couples is the exotic beaches, beautiful sunset, amazing natural beauty, majestic islands and a perfect blend of unique cultures make it the best destination for honeymoon. It is just apt for the newly married couples.












2. Honeymoon In Morocco

Morocco is also a famous honeymoon destination offering number of activities and events like water sports, marvelous architecture and desert festivals. Couples who are adventurous can enjoy some of the best sports here.











3. Honeymoon In Canada

Though Canada is a beautiful country but it is most famous for the Fairmont Chateau Lake. It is an amazing experience to enjoy the lake side views wit your beloved. The couples can also come across many other popular spots like the Victoria, Quebec City etc.












4. Honeymoon In Malaysia

Most of the couples choose Malaysia as their honeymoon destination because here you can spend some romantic moments with your beloved and also explore a few great attractions. Sarawak is a famous place spotted by most of the honeymooners. It is renowned for the longest river and also the cave of the world.

5. Honeymoon In Turkey
Turkey is just the perfect honeymoon destination as it has an ideal blend of ancient and modern culture and heritage. Here you can get a variety of dishes which are delicious and mouth watering.








6. Honeymoon In Switzerland

Switzerland is very popular among all honeymoon destinations. The couples can tour the small villages which is the home for a variety of chocolates. The beautiful trees spread in huge area are the eye catching feature.






7. Honeymoon In France

It is the most romantic place with stunning beaches, well built cities, popular wine drinks, finest architectural piece and many amazing countryside views. It is best suited for a honeymoon drive.



So what are you waiting for just make a splendid trip to one of the destinations with your beloved? Hope you will have lots of memorable moments to cherish.

You can bet I soo plan to get-away soonest!