Feel The Rhythm

PHOTO BY Meredith Carlson Photography (www.merephoto.com)

DEARLY BELOVED DETAIL ... musician pictures!


Don't forget to let your musicians play to the camera. You'll love the energy and rhythm they bring to your wedding album.


So be sure and mention it to your photographer — even though a stellar snap artist will already have it in the plan. 

What A Treat

DEARLY BELOVED DETAIL Tasty favors!


Having an interactive treat — like the blissfully blue cotton candy below — is a delicious (and memorable) way to love on your wedding guests. 


And a way to get an adorbs pose on, of course.

PHOTOS BY Jessie Alexis Photography (www.jessiealexisphotography.com)

Fits Like A Glove

DEARLY BELOVED DETAIL ... gloves!

For you girls currently getting engaged to winter weddings, think about some hand candy (in addition to that permanent sparkle on your left). It'll add some variety to your photos and save your fingers from freezing. 

How's that for a practical wedding purchase! (You're welcome, dads.)

PHOTO BY Mikki Platt Photography (www.mikkiplatt.com)

Round We Go

DEARLY BELOVED DETAIL ... wreaths!

We've seen a handful of receptions getting their welcome on with wreaths! Wondrous, wow-worthy wreaths. 

We very much approve of said trend.

PHOTO BY Meredith Carlson Photography (www.merephoto.com)

Do Come In

DEARLY BELOVED DETAIL Welcome some advice? Give many a thought to the first thing your guests will see when they arrive. It will set the entire tone for your reception.

PHOTO BY Captured By Mikki Photography (www.capturedbymikki.com)

Charming Encounters

 PHOTO BY Jessie Alexis Photography (www.jessiealexisphotography.com)

DEARLY BELOVED DETAIL Charming your guests!

You’re on handshake No. 692, hug No. 1,588, and smile No. 11,176. Worn out yet?
 

By the time you make it to your reception line, chances are you’ll be deliriously happy and deliriously tired. Even so, every attendee deserves to feel like your No. 1 guest — especially if you’ve never met them before. Here are three tips to charming encounters.

MAKE THE CONNECTION
Whether they’re friends of your parents or guests of the groom, find out the connection as your attendees come through the line. Not only will it be fun to play “who’s who,” you’ll engage your guests and validate the effort they made to come.    

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU 
It takes time and effort to attend wedding receptions, so be sure and thank every guest you talk to.

SINCERELY SPEAKING 
In meeting and thanking your guests, be sincere! Even if you won’t remember names and faces, enjoy and relish every moment with strangers and loved ones alike. 

A Pose Proposal

PHOTO BY Kenneth Linge (www.kennethlinge.com)

DEARLY BELOVED DETAIL Posing!

Let’s talk candidly.

Nobody likes a poser. But sometimes those natural shots need a little, well, push. Kenneth Linge, an internationally renowned photographer located in Orem, shares his expert tips for brides to look (and pose) their best.

Bend your body forward from the top of your legs — it will lend way to a more flattering, friendly shot.

Lift your tongue to the roof of your mouth — it will complement any face shape for both smiling and serious shots, and it will get rid of the unwanted double chin.

Walk into a pose — the most natural shots often come after natural movements.

Don’t stand straight to the camera — placing your body at an angle will minimize your hips. (You’re welcome, ladies.)

Spread your feet apart — if you’re wanting to look shorter than your honey. If you’d like to look taller, keep them closer together.

Get Crowded

DEARLY BELOVED DETAIL The crowd!

Capturing those group shots may not happen in a snap — but they're worth every extra minute they take. Trust us — you won't be able to get enough of these charming faces as you flip through your album in years to come.

BRIDE & GROOM Ashleigh and David

PHOTO BY Dan Hixson Photography (www.danhixsonphotography.com)

BRIDE & GROOM Jenni and Ronnie

PHOTO BY Lindsay Jane Photography (www.lindsayjanestudios.com)

Blushing Bride

PHOTO BY Dan Hixson Photography (www.danhixsonphotography.com)

DEARLY BELOVED DETAIL Kiss and makeup

No question — you want to look like yourself on your wedding day. But a little extra glam from an expert makeup artist will have you (and your pictures!) looking oh-so-sharp and fabulously fresh.

"Some brides get put off by it, but you need to wear more makeup than normal — your pictures will turn out so much better," says Darcy Moody, owner of Suggestions Salon in Orem. "You won't regret wearing enough makeup."

Cheers

BRIDE & GROOM Courtney & Hyrum

PHOTO BY Photography by McKenzie (www.photographybymckenzie.com)

DEARLY BELOVED DETAIL Big tiny touches

Details don't have to be costly. Just look at Hyrum and Courtney's sweet (but not sugary) send-off. With a perfectly penned "Just Married" and cans of Diet Coke trailing from their getaway bike, the creative couple left a lasting impression with little to no expense. 

Love it.

Slice of Heaven

BRIDE & GROOM Justina and Landon

PHOTO BY Jessie Alexis Photography (www.jessiealexisphotography.com)

DEARLY BELOVED DETAIL Cutting the cake!

Much to the dismay of wedding albums everywhere, too many brides are leaving out the ever-memorable tradition of cutting the cake. So for the sake of all that is fun and messy (or neat, if that's more your bridal style) serve up a slice and feed your mister some frosting.

Good Fortune

PHOTO BY Sweet Memory Garden (www.sweetmemorygarden.com)

DEARLY BELOVED DETAIL Wedding favors!

Do yourself a favor and leave your guests with a lasting impression. Whether it's coo-worthy fortune cookies, a jammin' CD of you and your honey's favorite tunes, or a sweet bag of tasty treats, you cannot neglect the all-important wedding favor. Your guests have made the effort to come to your reception (and dote you with gifts, mind you), so it's only fitting to send them home in a memorable way.

All in favor of more wedding favor tips? Click on over here and see page 145.

Child's Play

WEDDING OF Jentry and Danny
PHOTO BY Magnifique Photography (www.magnifquephotography.com)
FLOWER GIRLS Positively adorbs.

DEARLY BELOVED DETAIL Children in the wedding party!

We kid you not. Outfitting the little ones at your reception is a definite forget-me-not. You'll have your guests (and your photographer's camera) swooning at the sight of these sweet little boys and girls who are all dressed up — with everywhere to go.

On Display

BRIDE & GROOM Rachael and Bryan
PHOTO BY Ashlee Elizabeth Photography (www.ashleeelizabethphoto.com)

DEARLY BELOVED DETAIL Unique reception displays

Find a stellar, out-of-the-ordinary display piece (like this oh-so-memorable caricature of Rachael and Bryan above) that really represents you as a couple. Pick something your guests will be talking about (in a good way) long after they've been lined and dined at your reception.

So Long, Farewell

BRIDE & GROOM Ryan and Chad
PHOTO BY Bryant Livingston Photography (www.blphoto.com)

DEARLY BELOVED DETAIL Leaving your wedding reception!

Don't overlook this most important of events. Be it with sparklers, confetti, bubbles, rose petals or swoon-worthy transportation (like the sweet ride Ryan and Chad sported above), leave a lasting impression with your guests as you jet off into your new life as husband and wife.

Parting can be such sweet delight.