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Choosing Your Wedding Vendors

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010
wedding table with peonies
During the planning process, many couples get caught up in the to-do list and timing of choosing their Colorado wedding vendors. While it is important to check off your long list of wedding planning items, it is more important to take the time to find the right person for you. You don’t want to choose the cheapest planner or the wedding photographer who has great work but isn’t a good personality fit for you. I am a big believer in getting your vendors under contract quickly if you are having a Saturday wedding in the summer but I also stress to my clients to take the time to get to know the person, not just their work before signing the contract.

You will have many emotional ups and downs, moments of insanity and will sometimes second guess your decisions during the planning process. It is so important that you choose wedding vendors who will be by your side and ease your fears along the way. You don’t need to best friends with your vendors but you should have good chemistry with them and mesh well with their temperament. Don’t feel guilty if someone looks great on paper and you love their work but don’t feel like your personalities work well together. For example, if you are a shy person, especially in front of a camera, you need a photographer who can bring out your personality and make you feel comfortable. A Denver wedding photographer with a shy personality is not going to be a good fit for you no matter how good his work is.

I encourage clients to choose the vendors they feel completely comfortable with and who they trust 100% to do the best job for them. Many of us would much rather have a potential client turn down our services from the very beginning than to spend months and months in a relationship with a couple who doesn’t trust us.

Debbie Orwat
Denver wedding planner

Engagement Photo Tips and Advice

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

1. Dress in a way that makes you feel good. If you are most comfortable in jeans, wear your favorite pair. There is no “right” or “wrong” way to dress but keep in mind that extra tight or extra baggy are not going to be your best choices for photos. Generally, solid prints with fun accessories photograph well. Bold prints and patterns tend to take over the focus of the photo.

2. With #1 in mind, you also want to dress in a similar style to your fiancé. If you wear jeans, he shouldn’t be wearing a suit.

3. Can’t decide on one outfit? Bring a few. It’s okay to change mid-way through the photo shoot. Two outfits are good. Five are too many.

4. Wear make-up. Even if you don’t usually wear any, at least consider mascara and lip gloss. The camera makes your everyday make-up seem like you aren’t wearing any so add a little extra on the day of your engagement photos or splurge on a professional to apply your make-up.

5. Bring your pet. If your dog is a big part of your life, bring your furry friend for a few photos.

Your Colorado wedding photographer will have more tips and advice for you to look and feel your best for your engagement photo session.

What Your Wedding Vendors Wish You Knew

Friday, November 13th, 2009

Last year, we had the privilege of meeting Emilie Duncan, a fabulous wedding planner in Columbus Ohio. She recently polled vendors across the country and wrote a fantastic blog series about what wedding vendors wish their brides knew. Here are the links to Emilie’s great blog posts:

What your photographer wishes you knew - Part one and Part Two
What your videographer wishes you knew
What your florist wishes you knew
What your stationer wishes you knew
What your planner wishes you knew
What your DJ wishes you knew

Debbie Orwat
Denver wedding coordinator

Colorado Engagement Photos - Ashley & Kyle

Friday, August 14th, 2009

We are thrilled to post these Colorado engagement photos of our clients Ashley and Kyle. I am helping them plan their July 2010 wedding in Winter Park. Thank you to Jason G for sharing these fantastic images!
Gabriella Cavalli

Incredible Engagement Photos - Jessi & Mike

Friday, July 10th, 2009

We LOVE these fun engagement photos of our clients, Jessi and Mike.  You can easily see how much fun they have together.  Their romance sizzles in these photos!

Thanks to the incredibly talented Paige Elizabeth for sharing these photos she took in Galveston, Texas.  We can’t wait for Jessi and Mike’s destination wedding in Breckenridge next month!

Debbie Orwat
Colorado Wedding Planner

Engagement Photo Tips

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009
Aren’t they cute? Amy and Doug are current clients of Save the Date Events.  Their engagement photos show their beautiful AND fun personalities.  Their photographer, Rachael Grace, is an up-and-coming very talented photographer in Denver. 
Here are a few tips for your engagement photos:

1. Dress in a way that makes you feel good. If you are most comfortable in jeans, wear your favorite pair.  There is no “right” or “wrong” way to dress but keep in mind that extra tight or extra baggy are not going to be your best choices for photos.

2.  With #1 in mind, you also want to dress in a similar style to your fiance. If you wear jeans, he shouldn’t be wearing a suit.

3.  Can’t decide on one outfit?  Bring a few. It’s okay to change mid-way through the photo shoot.

4.  Wear make-up.  Even if you don’t usually wear any, at least consider mascara and lip gloss.  The camera makes your everyday make-up seem like you aren’t wearing any so add a little extra on the day of your engagement photos or splurge on a professional to apply your make-up.

5.  Bring your pet.  If your dog is a big part of your life, bring your furry friend for a few photos.

Your photographer can also give you tips and advice on what works for their clients.

Debbie Orwat, Colorado Wedding Planner
Save the Date Events

Fabulous Colorado Engagement Photos

Thursday, April 30th, 2009
We couldn’t resist posting about Manjari and Sameer’s engagement photos by the very talented Julie Harris.  Their Colorado destination Hindu wedding and reception is less than a month away.  We can’t wait for the big day for such a fabulous couple.
Want to see more of their photos?  Visit Julie’s blog here.

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