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Healthy Hair Tips and Spring Trends
WeddingDay | January 3, 2011All brides & grooms want to shine on their wedding day especially for photos that will be viewed for generations. Our 5 Elements Wedding Team was designed to help create beautiful memories for the happy couple and the wedding party, too. We assure a fun and exciting yet calming beginning to your big day!
What To Consider When Choosing a Reception Venue
Sharon Iovino | December 26, 2010What should you look for in your reception site, aside from that sense of rightness you know you'll have the moment you see the perfect spot? The site you select for your special occasion establishes the feel, creates the mood and begins your story. That space is one of your most important decisions and the following considerations are vital in determining the perfect location for your celebration.
An Over The Top Wedding...On Stage!
Kelli Stopczynski | December 13, 2010This week's article is a wedding story submitted by 2010 bride, Kristy Hronick. Enjoy the sophisticated details, intricate planning and amazing photographs!
Money Matters: Why It's Important to "Talk Budget"
Jessica Pennington | December 5, 2010When it comes to wedding planning, we all know there’s the “tough stuff” and the “fun stuff.” Cutting down a hefty guest list and managing stressful family members both fall into the “tough stuff,” but what usually tops the list is money issues. Luckily, with a few easy steps you can save yourself a whole lot of stress!
Mishaps, Good-haps, and Better Photographs
Nicole Waldron | November 29, 2010There is a photo that sits in our studio window of a bride and groom surrounded by their bridal party, and when potential clients come in for a consultation, they always say, “I want that.” Of course you’re probably wondering what ‘that’ is. Well it’s not the pose or the location, it’s what the people are doing that the couples want – the group in the photograph is having fun!
Another Winter 2011 Sneak Peek
Kelli Stopczynski | November 23, 2010When DJ and Brooke Fitzpatrick needed a reception venue to accommodate their 600+ guests and the stunning Palais Royale was already booked, the Executive Director at the nearby Morris Performing Arts Center had an idea.
Sneak Peek Winter 2011 Cover Shoot
Kelli Stopczynski | November 19, 2010Consider this our Thanksgiving gift to you - a sneak peek behind the scenes at our winter 2011 cover shoot! We also want to give a HUGE thanks to the vendors who helped us pull it off. We had a fantastic day shooting and came away with some amazing images...and these aren't even our best shots!
Anatomy of an Event: Case #1 - Patel Wedding
Cher Goggins | November 15, 2010We thought it might be fun to take you from start to finish on an event. This was a great challenge. How do we flip a room filled with 475 people in less than 2 hours? Planning + teamwork!
Cake Inspiration!
Macris Bakery | November 5, 2010Your wedding cake. It’s not only an expression of you and your groom – but also an incredible way to showcase your personalities and carry out your theme and color palate. Instead of writing a long article, we wanted to show you photos of how other brides and grooms have used their wedding cakes as a unique and delicious expression of who they are.
Ten Tips for Planning the Perfect Outdoor Wedding
John Pierucki | November 1, 2010Are you thinking about having your wedding and reception in a beautiful outdoor setting? Can you picture yourself next to a rippling stream, amidst stunning gardens and a waterfall, surrounded by lush lawns on a beautiful sunny day and all in a private setting?