Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

I love this time of year.  Spending time with family and getting to really enjoy the holidays.  Whether you celebrate christmas or not, take the time to tell those around you that you love them.  This life is so precious and we need to take full advantage of every day. 

Have a safe New Year and we'll see you in 2013!!

Just a reminder that our Winter Wedding discount is going on now through March 2013.  Get 20% off a wedding collection.

Visit our website to get more info. 

Ashley Bridals- Salt Lake City Wedding Photographer

Ashley was such an easy going bride to work with.  Their family is awesome and so fun!  She wanted the fall colors so we went up little cottonwood canyon here in salt lake city, ut and were able to find some amazing colors and light. 

She also wanted to surprise her groom with baseball pictures.  She told me this so I started brainstorming how to make this work.  I think what we came up with was fun and really got to showcase their style and easy going nature.

Their wedding was last friday, so stay tuned for future pictures of that wonderful day!  Congrats to Ashley and Ozzie, you looked beautiful that day.

wedding checklist

This is a 4 month wedding checklist, but here are a  few links to 12 month lists.  I know planning a wedding can be stressful and you might want to throw in the towel at some point, but rest assured there is a fabulous ending to the madness.  Take a breather when you get stressed and remember why you wanted to marry him or her in the first place.  Have a good time and plan things together. 

http://www.herecomestheguide.com/wedding-party-ideas/detail/the-guide-brides-wedding-checklist/

http://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/weddings/planning/wedding-planning-checklist-00000000000222/index.html

http://www.americanbridal.com/bridchec.html

http://www.thegroomslist.com/the_wedding/the_groom/the_grooms_list/

Here is an app you can download to your phone to help you plan everything and stay organized.

picture from http://visual.ly/wedding-venue-checklist

picture from http://www.shape.com/bride/wedding-hair-makeup/wedding-checklist-6-things-every-bride-should-have-her-wedding-bag

Draper Temple wedding

 This was such a gorgeous day!  The sun was out and the wind was a little brisk.  The bride and groom were just glowing!  We had about 30 minutes to work with the bride and groom before they had to go, but were able to get some wonderful shots.  Such a fun couple!  Second shooting with Morgan Leigh.  Had a great time!

2013 Wedding Trends

5 Wedding Trends for 2013

1.  The Color MINT- you are seeing it everywhere right now from pants to decor it's to die for! 

picture from  after-5-events.com

 

 Here is another link that will give you some ideas on using the color Mint.

http://pinterest.com/3dmemoirs/hot-wedding-trends-for-2013-1-the-color-mint/

2.   Paper Lanterns

picture from http://eleganckiewesele.pl/2012/05/papierowo/

 Other sources for decorating with paper lanterns

http://pinterest.com/3dmemoirs/hot-wedding-trends-for-2013-3-paper-lanterns/

3.   Using Braids in your hair

Picture from  http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/picture/679529

 Other sources

http://pinterest.com/3dmemoirs/hot-wedding-trends-for-2013-4-braids/

4.   Wedding Dresses- Lace

From just a little to all over, lace is one way to dress up that gown.  It's modern yet timeless and gives any woman that romantic feel.  There are many different styles these days, so incorporate what you love into your wedding.

Picture from  weddingoo.com

Picture from  occasionsniagara.com

Picture from  preownedweddingdresses.com

 Other wedding dress sources

http://www.colincowieweddings.com/inspire-me/fashion-beauty-fitness/fashion/top-10-trends-whats-next-now-wow-in-wedding-dresses

http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/308343/blue-wedding-dresses-spring-2013-bridal-fashion-week/@center/272512/runway-report

5.   Bridesmaids Dresses- from lace to bold color, to fun flirty dress, the bride can pretty much choose what she likes.  Theres many different styles out there that you can find something to fit your wedding and own personal style.

picture from  weddingdresstrends2012.com

Picture from  glendaloughmanor.com

Picture from  stylingbridesmaids.com

picture from  http://mollysims.com/blog/post/wedding-bells-perfectly-mismatched-bridesmaids-dresses

 Other sources

http://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-dresses/ideas/bridesmaid-dress-trends-spring-2013/1

http://pinterest.com/alyssakowalski/bridesmaid-dresses-2013/

So whatever trend you decide to go with, or no trend at all...  make your wedding what you want it to be.  Have fun and make it part of your own personal style, because let's face it, it is your wedding:)

Oquirrh Mountain Temple wedding

This was a beautiful day in October.  It was a tad bit chilly, but the sun was out and was wonderful.  Had a fantastic time shooting with Morgan Leigh Photography.

Baby Black- in honor of veterans day

 This cute little boy has an amazing family!  His mommy is a trainer at Crossfit Southtown in logan, utah.  She was doing workouts up till the day she had him!!  Talk about hard core:)  This baby boy also has a wonderful father.  The military items are his and he's an active member of the armed forces.  Thanks for all you do to keep our country safe Micah!!!  And then there's his cute and bubbly little sister:)  She's a doll!!  So spunky and full of life.  THanks for letting me be apart of your day:)

Thankful

Amidst the holiday season, I just want to express my thankfulness of what means the most in my life.  We all have those things that we have to do (ie. work, clean up the kitchen, take out the trash etc. etc. etc.), but let us remember all the good things as well.

Just a few of the things i'm thankful for

-Family- my kids and hubby are why I do what I do
-a good job
-transportation- cause let's face it, without my van, we aren't going anywhere:)
-my faith in Jesus Christ
-food to eat (thanksgiving has lots of good food)
-Freedom
-Education- i'm so thankful my parents were supportive of my efforts and celebrated my triumphs.
-Parents who taught me what was right and helped me grow (love you mom and dad)
-People- all the wonderful people i've met and continue to meet.  I love that we are all different and can gain something from each other.

Make a list of what you're thankful for.  It helps us put things into perspective.

Here are my reasons for living.

Winter Weddings

Most brides tend to prefer the spring/summer wedding, but there are some advantages to getting married in those cold winter months.

 I think the biggest advantage would be that it's usually less crowded at the venues with other brides getting married that day and that family can usually come and also enjoy the holidays with you as well.  13% of weddings occur in the winter with 11% as christmas weddings.

Now, if you're getting married after the holidays, that's even better because it's something to look forward to during those winter months.  For myself, January and February are months when not a whole lot is going on.  I love the snow and all, but lets face it... it's COLD:)  My kids are cooped up in the house and we're thinking of stuff to do, but when there's a wedding in the winter it's something fantastic to look forward to:) 

Plus, if it's cold outside it gives you a chance to snuggle up close to your honey even more:)  who doesn't want that as a newlywed??:)

Enough talk, here are some links to some great websites so you can get your winter wedding inspiration.

10 Winter Wedding Ideas
Flowers for a winter wedding
wedding ideas and favors/decor

Winter Wedding Decor Ideas

Picture from http://idoidoido.co.za/winter-weddings-decor-ideas/



Picture from  aperfectcelebration.com

Christmas Wedding Decor Ideas

  

Picture from   www.onewed.com

picture from   www.winterweddingdecor.com