With all the trends in wedding photography these days, it can be hard to take creative photos that genuinely represent the couple’s personalities and the feel of the day. Here are a few creative ideas for wedding photos to inspire couples and photographers alike. 1. Find a Private Spot – After the wedding ceremony is over and the formal pictures … Read More
Hawaii Weddings And Three Key Hires
Hawaii Weddings And Three Key Hires Have you considered having a wedding on one of the islands in Hawaii or some other destination location? If so, the key is to start your planning early. Remote paradises such as Hawaii often book fast and any of the best vendors book up even faster. There are many things and people to consider … Read More
Hawaii Wedding And Steps To Consider
Hawaii Wedding And Steps To Consider If you’re planning a Hawaii wedding and do not currently live in Hawaii, the planning for such an ordeal can be cumbersome and stressful. However, if approached with proper focus, a Hawaii wedding can be the most beautiful ceremony of them all. Wedding Consultants Since having your wedding in Hawaii has so many aspects … Read More
Wedding Traditions Of A French Wedding (PART ONE)
Wedding Traditions Of A French Wedding The wedding traditions in the country of France can be traced back to many years ago, and although some wedding traditions have been introduced in modern times, France’s steep history still shines through today, after all, it is known for love. Wedding Dress The French women throughout the renaissance and medieval periods wore decorated … Read More
Tuxedos, Did you ever wonder why grooms wear them?
Tuxedo Until the 20th century, the Groom simply wore his “Sunday best” on his wedding day. It is said that President Teddy Roosevelt popularized the modern tuxedo.
TheTradition of the Bridal Shower
The Tradition of the Bridal Shower: Back in the days when weddings were arranged by family members, a poor Dutchman fell in love with a girl whose father refused her a dowry. Their friends showered her with enough gifts to help them start a household. According to another lore, the first “Bridal Shower” occurred at the end of the 19th century. … Read More
Wedding Traditions & Folklore
As a Maui wedding photographer, I enjoy learning about weddings, the traditions of how things have evolved from weddings in the beginning of time until present. Here is a little bit of information that I found to be interesting Wedding Traditions & Folklore Many of today’s popular wedding ceremony and reception traditions can be traced to ancient Egyptian and European … Read More
The tradition of the Threshold…
The tradition of the Threshold… As a wedding Photographer in Maui, I never hear about the groom carrying the bride over the threshold. Most of the weddings here on Maui are smaller beach weddings, destination weddings held at hotels then you have your local family weddings. When I stopped to think about whether or not I’ve ever heard any … Read More
Wedding Budgets – Who Pays For What?
Wedding Budgets – Who Pays For What? Over time, wedding budgets and who pays for what has changed as times have changed. Many years ago and still practiced today in some countries, is the old tradition of the bridal dowry. A bridal dowry means that traditionally the bride’s parents would pay for everything that had to do with the … Read More
Why do we kiss at the end of a wedding?
You may Kiss the Bride… The kiss that seals the wedding is much more than a sign of affection. It has long been a token of bonding and the exchange of spirits as each partner sends a part of their self into the new spouse’s soul, there to abide ever after. Maui Photographer- Nicole Sanchez