Top 3 Photosharing Sites for Weddings

One of the most popular wedding trends right now is for guests of the couple to share pictures of the event online, most often while the wedding is still taking place. There are several apps that have developed over the years to make this process effortless and fun for guests. In this post we will cover three of the most popular apps currently in use.

1. wedpics.com:
This site is free and allows for you to collect all of your pictures online in one convenient space without having to search all over. They also allow you to break the wedding down into albums based on the events. For instance, you can have an album dedicated completely to the bridal shower, another for the bachelorette party, one of the ceremony, and so on. Pictures are also downloadable to your computer or smart phone. Guests do have to login using your unique wedding ID.

2.trycapsule.com:
Capsule is similar to wedpics.com in that it is free to use, works on most smartphones, and requires a unique ID for guests to locate your wedding capsule. It also connects to Instagram ( a popular photosharing site and the next one we will discuss), facebook, and pinterest. Capsule also allows you to print pictures via an online marketplace. They create a slideshow for you that can be projected and shown during the reception for example. And if you choose to capture images via a professional digital camera instead, you can upload those as well via your computer.

3. Instagram:
Instagram is insanely popular right now and many brides and grooms are using this platform to have guests share pictures from their weddings. Unlike the other photosharing sites, many people already have an account on Instagram and are already familiar with how it works. Many couples are just selecting a hashtag to collect all of their wedding pictures that guest may upload. The hashtag phenomenon is really cute because it allows the couple to create a unique name or identity to label their wedding. The main hazard is that you have to ensure that the hashtag is very unique or it could be in use by another couple and you will end up with a collection of photos that are not entirely your own. Instagram also only allows you to upload pictures via smart phone.

Which platform do you think you would choose? They all have their benefits and disadvantages and you probably honestly cannot go wrong with any of them. They all provide a fun way to see and share your pictures with the world in real time.

Pinterest for Wedding Planning

Today’s bride has so many resources at her fingertips when it comes to planning a fabulous wedding! Gone are the days where brides carrying around large binders with all of their wedding details and ideas. All of that information and more can be housed electronically, most often on Pinterest.

So exactly how has Pinterest affected wedding planning today? For many brides and grooms, Pinterest gives them the opportunity to catalog all of their ideas and inspiration in one, easily accessible place. They can share their pins with loved ones miles away and even collect images from their favorite photographers, venues, and wedding planners. You can create a board for just about anything and can organize your pins in a way that makes most sense for you and your wedding. Check out the following three tips for using Pinterest to help plan your big day.

1. Use Pinterest to find your wedding theme. Pinterest contains so many details and inspirational sites on themed weddings that will often provide you with ideas that you never would have previously considered.
2. Use Pinterest to scope out wedding vendors. You can follow the boards of certain vendors and really decide if they match your style or ideal look for your wedding.
3. Get your bridesmaids involved. Create a board specifically for your bridesmaids to contribute ideas and for you to share your thoughts with them as well.

Are you very active on Pinterest? Have you used it to plan your wedding or another event?

It's All About the Details: Boutonnieres

We can't discuss bridal bouquets and bridesmaid bouquets without thinking about the men! Boutonnieres can make major statement pieces and add touches of personality and class to any event, especially weddings. Check out a few of the examples we found across the internet.

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There are so many cool and unique ideas for boutonnieres! You can do so much to step out of the box and to personalize your event. Plus, they make for pretty cool pictures!

It's All About the Details: Bridal Bouquets

We love to see beautiful bridal bouquets floating down the aisle at a wedding! They play such an important part in completing the bride's look for they day. Traditionally, we think of flowers when we think of bouquets, but lately, brides are stepping outside of the box and really personalizing their bouquets. Take a look at some examples we found:

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This bouquet is absolutely gorgeous! It gives the perfect mix of floral and jewels, adding a touch of class to the arrangement.

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This bouquet is made an entirely by brooches. Creating a bouquet like this, gives you the opportunity to include any personal or sentimental pieces that you may already own, while adding new pieces.

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We love how the floral arrangement in this bouquet is accented by jewels! So gorgeous and simple, yet beautiful!

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This bouquet is definitely unique! This bridal bouquet is sure to make the room fragrant with the lavender and the lemon. It also offers a pretty interesting look and design if your goal is to be outside of the box.

Do you feel inspire to change your bridal bouquet up? Up next, a post about bridesmaid bouquet options! Be sure to come back to see more!

After the Proposal: Choosing a Venue Pt. 2

Be sure to check out Pt. 1 of Choosing a Venue! See below for a few more things you may want to consider before choosing a wedding venue.

6. How mobile are your guests? This question is particularly important if you have a lot of older people coming to attend your wedding.

7. How much work do you want to put into making a venue the way you want it? Some locations will require a lot of heavy lifting, decorations, and set up to get it to look how you want. Are you willing to put the work in?

8. Do you want to bring your own food in? Many venues do not offer the option to bring in your own caterer and if they do there is an additional charge. There may also be minimum amounts you have to spend in certain categories such as food and drinks.

9. What is the style and feel of your big day? Will your wedding be informal or formal?

10. How is their event staff? You want to be sure that the people who will be ensuring that your day is perfect are properly equipped to do just that! Will the event venue provide staff or will you need to provide your own? Do you get along well with the manager at the location? Do they understand your vision and are they committed to make that happen for you?

Planning a wedding is such an exciting and sometimes stressful season in life. Come in the Cha’le to see how we can help make this day one of the greatest days of your life!

After the Proposal: Choosing a Venue Pt. 1

Most brides try to check the major things off of their planning to-do list first and the venue is one of those! There are a few questions you should be able to answer or at least that you should put plenty of thought into prior to even going out and looking at venues. See below for five of those critical questions!

1. How many guests do you plan to invite? This seems pretty obvious, but some people overlook it in all of the excitement. There is no point in wasting time on a venue that will not meet your needs when it comes to space. You also want to be sure that you do not select a location that is too spacious if you are planning to have a more intimate wedding.
2. When do you want to get married? You will want to have a few dates in mind when seeking out wedding venues. Some of the best venues book up a year or more in advance, some venues have cancellations, or may not be available on the date that you initially selected but they are on another. Be as flexible as you can with your dates and have a variety of options, particularly if you have found the location of your dreams!
3. What is your budget? This is a tricky question for some brides, but it is essential to know and decide in advance how much money you want to budget in total and how much you want to allocate for the venue. Knowing the answer to this question may easily help you to weed out venue options and possibilities.
4. What are your non-negotiables? Many brides have certain things that  they must have at their wedding. For instance, if you are set on having a sparkler exit, does the venue have a good exit for that? If you want a helicopter send off, can the venue space accommodate one?
5. Are you going to have your wedding at one place or will your ceremony and reception be separate? Before venue shopping make sure that you have decided how you want your day to look. Do you want your guests traveling between locations? If so, how far is too far? Is their ample parking? Will your guests have to pay for parking? Etc.

If you are able to answer these questions prior to physically going out and looking at venues you will save yourself so much time! In all of your searching, do not forget to check out Cha’le! We have so many options and packages and are willing to work with you to make sure you have the wedding of your dreams! Come back soon for part 2!

5 Reasons Why You Should Consider a New Year’s Eve Wedding

New Year’s is almost here! There are so many benefits to having a New Year’s wedding, we decided to just share a few:

You can have a fabulous sparkler exit!

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You will never forget your wedding anniversary!

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Your guests will be ready to party all night long!

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You have a built in wedding theme!

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You will start your marriage off in a new year with a fresh slate and exciting start!

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15 Questions to Ask Before Booking Your Wedding Photographer

A wedding photographer will be one of your most important vendors for your big day. We have a compiled a list of questions that you should ask prior to signing your contract with this super important vendor. Check out our list and feel free to comment with other questions you think are important.

1. Do you have my date available? NOTE: There really is no point in going much further in the conversation if they are not able to photograph your wedding on the date you have planned.
2. How far in advance do I need to book you? How much is the deposit?
3. How long have you been a professional photographer?
4. Do you work with someone else or have a second shooter?
5. Have you ever shot at my venues? If so, can I see samples of your work at those locations?
6. Have you ever worked with any of my other vendors?
7. May I have a list of references or former brides that you have recently worked with?
8. What is your photography style? How would you describe your perspective on wedding photography?
9. Can I provide you with a list of shots I would like you to try to get?
10. Are there any additional costs that I should be aware of?
11. What packages do you have? If what you have does not meet my needs can you customize a package for me?
12. How long is your turnaround time for editing?
13. What is your refund/cancellation policy?
14. Do you have liability insurance?
15. Do you offer a photo booth?

Cold Weather Wedding Attire Ideas

Fall and Winter weddings can be so beautiful! Many people hesitate to hold their wedding during these two seasons due to the colder temperatures. Fortunately for those of you who are considering stepping out and being bold in the winter, there are some gorgeous ways to stay warm and beautiful!

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 This bride looks beautiful in her birdcage veil and cropped fur coat. It is easy to take off when indoors, but also compliments her dress wonderfully while worn outdoors.

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 The fur cover up in this picture is gorgeous and the bride seems to be relatively warm, along with the use of the full arm gloves. Her ensemble looks great with those red flowers that pop amongst the white in the background and her gown.

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 These ladies look absolutely adorable with their matching fur jackets. The colors also compliment each other well.

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Cozy, cozy, cozy! This bride looks beautiful and warm and her head piece is a beautiful addition to the over all look.

Are you on the fence about picking a wedding date? Consider the winter! Cold weather is no longer an excuse for not having a winter wedding! Not only are the costs typically lower, but there are so many gorgeous ideas and themes that can be used!

Wedding Theme: Urban Wedding Part II

Check out this post for more ideas for an Urban Theme Wedding!


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Picture Time! Order of Events

Pictures are so important when it comes to weddings and capturing special life events in general. Brides and Grooms spend so much on wedding photography and often tend to overlook a few simple things that can make the picture taking process on the big day smooth. To ensure that you get the exact pictures you want you should consider the following:

• Create an order of events to better organize your time. The quicker you take your posed pictures the faster you can get back to enjoying your party and guests!

• Create a list of poses that you want in advance. Look online for your must have shots and make sure your photographer(s) have samples of what you are looking to capture.

• If you have family members or friends that you want posed pictures with in addition to your wedding party create a list for these individuals and assign someone to make sure they are nearby for the pictures.

Don’t forget to smile! Your face will probably be so sore by the end of the day but your pictures both posed and not posed will look fabulous!