April Foster Events - BlogBloghttp://www.aprilfosterevents.com/blog/2012-05-24T15:30:33ZSquarespace6 New Ideas for Your Wedding Photoshttp://www.aprilfosterevents.com/blog/2012/5/24/6-new-ideas-for-your-wedding-photos.htmlApril Foster2012-05-24T15:30:32Z2012-05-24T15:30:32ZIn Tuesday's post, we made a list of the most traditional wedding poses. Today, we're going to add a little to that list by considering a few creative shots to the bunch.

Bouquet Shots

If you have a decorative wrap or unique flowers and detail pieces, you should remember to take a few extra shots of your bouquet, especially if you are planning on preserving it later on.

Photo by Katelyn James

Outdoor Shots

Outdoor shots make for some of the most natural poses with the best lighting. Consider taking your pictures in an open field, in a nearby forest, barn, or woodsy area.

Photo by Whimsical Wonderland

Ring Shots

Grab a few shots of yours and your spouce's rings together with some of your favorite decor pieces from your wedding.

Photo by Katelyn James Photography

Generational Shots

If there are multiple generations present at the wedding, take a generational shot. This includes the bride, her mother and grandmother together.

Photo by Preston Bailey

Silhouette Shots

Ask your photographer about silhouette shots with your spouce. Silhouettes can make for some beautiful, intimate photos.

Photo by My Sweet and Saucy

Candid Shots

Candid shots are certainly the most fun. This can include laughing, dancing, or just being spontaneous. These are some of the most relaxed poses and can make for the best memories!

Photo by Grey Likes Weddings

]]>Must-Have Poses for Your Wedding Dayhttp://www.aprilfosterevents.com/blog/2012/5/22/must-have-poses-for-your-wedding-day.htmlApril Foster2012-05-22T15:30:04Z2012-05-22T15:30:04ZPhotography is the best way to preserve your favorite memories of the day. Once you’ve booked your wedding photographer, it’s important to plan ahead on the types of poses you want taken. It may help to compile a list of your favorite poses and discuss them with your photographer beforehand. To help get you started, here is a list of the most popular photography poses you can use for your wedding day.

Photo by Summer Street Photography 

Preparing for the Day

-Wedding dress hanging by itself

-Bridesmaids helping the bride into her dress

-Bride applying the finishing touches to her makeup

-Bride putting her veil on

-Bride's mother placing the veil

Photo by Once Wed

The Ceremony

-Parents and grandparents of the bride and groom being seated

-Groom waiting at the altar

-Bridesmaids and flower girl(s) walking down the aisle

-Bride and her father walking down the aisle

-Bride joining groom at the altar

-Entire wedding party at the altar

-The exchange of vows/rings

-The wedding kiss

-Bride and groom walking up the aisle

-All family combination shots (bride and groom with parents, grandparents, etc.)

Photo by Jose Villa Blog

The Reception

-Bride and groom entering the reception room

-Receiving line shots (posed and candid)

-Any/all other toasts

-The head table

-Bride and groom's first dance

-The cake table

-Bride and groom cutting the cake/ feeding each other first slice

-Bouquet toss

-Garter toss

-Guests dancing

-A shot of bride and groom with their guests at each table

-Bride and groom leaving in the getaway vehicle  

Photo by Stephanie Williams Photography

In Thursday’s post, we’re going to cover some of the more non-traditional, creative poses for your wedding!

]]>Picnic-Inspired Summer Weddingshttp://www.aprilfosterevents.com/blog/2012/5/18/picnic-inspired-summer-weddings.htmlApril Foster2012-05-18T15:30:00Z2012-05-18T15:30:00ZPhoto by The Sweetest Occasion

I love picnics, and there is just something about an outdoor wedding that is both charming and romantic. Here are a few ideas for your own picnic-inspired summer wedding.

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When thinking of decor, try using mason jars, wooden crates and metal lunch pails. Remember bright colors and sweet summer flowers. Set up a chalkboard menu next to the dining area and plenty of fresh blankets and big baskets.

Photo by The Wedding Chicks

As for food, go for casual and comfort. Cakes, pies, and root beer floats are a very popular choice for picnics. As an added treat for your guests, hand out mini paper packaging so they can take their extras home.

Photo by 100 Layer Cake

A picnic-inspired wedding is a great opportunity to go vintage. You can set up refurbished or borrowed furniture and place your favorite pieces outside. This couple used books, baskets, and bottles in their furniture.

Photo by Oh Hello Friend

]]>Pop Up Place Cardshttp://www.aprilfosterevents.com/blog/2012/5/15/pop-up-place-cards.htmlApril Foster2012-05-15T15:30:56Z2012-05-15T15:30:56ZLooking for some eye-catching place cards?

Photos by Camille Styles

Camille Styles recently featured a DIY on pop-up place cards that also double as napkin rings. This super simple project is an easy way to spruce up the look of a classic napkin ring. All you need is stock paper, scissors, a craft knife and double-sided tape.

After printing off the names of your guests on the stock paper, cut each name in a 6X1.5 inch strip. After using your craft knife to trace out the letters, gently pull out each letter and crease the edges up. Use the tape to shape your napkin ring and you're done!

You can customize your place cards by color, font, and size. Play around with different styles. Your guests will really enjoy seeing their names pop!

For the full DIY, visit Camille Styles.

]]>Pinatas and Garland by Confetti Systemhttp://www.aprilfosterevents.com/blog/2012/5/10/pinatas-and-garland-by-confetti-system.htmlApril Foster2012-05-10T15:30:22Z2012-05-10T15:30:22ZDo you enjoy events with plenty of sparkle?

Confetti System is an online shop of all things confetti. They transform tissue paper, cardboard, and silk to create an event atmosphere like no other.

Photos by Confetti System

Not only do they sell confetti, pinatas and garlands, but Confetti System has been featured alongside top labels like Martha Stewart, Harper's Bazaar and J. Crew.

Confetti System also sells tissue paper and metallic foil flowers in different color combinations.

My favorite pieces are the unique tassel garlands. Each garland is 12ft. long with tassels ranging from 11-16" long.

There are some fantastic uses for these garlands and colorful pieces for your wedding. Use them as decor for your rehersal dinner, ceremony area, or reception hall!

]]>Here Comes the Bride Banners for Your Weddinghttp://www.aprilfosterevents.com/blog/2012/5/8/here-comes-the-bride-banners-for-your-wedding.htmlApril Foster2012-05-08T15:30:10Z2012-05-08T15:30:10ZHere comes the bride.

The all-too familiar phrase associates itself with the most important moment of the wedding—when the bride takes her first steps down the aisle.

 

Photo by Larkspur and Linen

There's a growing trend among brides to amp up those first moments with banners announcing her arrival. These “Here Comes the Bride” banners are a creative way to get your guests excited about those first steps.

Photo by Love and Lavender

There are a great number of ways to do this. If you have any young flower girls or ring bearers involved with the ceremony, you can have them carry flags or banners together announcing the arrival just before you begin your walk.

Photo by Sweet to My Heart

You can also have a custom-made banner created with yours and the groom’s initials. This banner was made by Sweet to My Heart. You can use anything from burlap to ribbon to flags for your own custom design. Do a bit of searching and see what design will work for your ceremony.

Photo by Love and Lavender

Hope you found this inspiring!

]]>5 New (and Surprising!) Uses for Teacupshttp://www.aprilfosterevents.com/blog/2012/5/3/5-new-and-surprising-uses-for-teacups.htmlApril Foster2012-05-03T15:30:52Z2012-05-03T15:30:52ZI love creating new uses for items, especially vintage items like teacups for weddings. Here are five new uses for your old teacups, even if you're not serving tea.

Teacup Candles

Teacup candles are beatiful decor. Use them as centerpieces on your reception tables or as gifts for individual guests. You can easily make your own teacup candles or follow this tutorial by the lovely Rhiannon of Hey Gorgeous Events.

Photo by Jenna McKenzie Photography

Teacup Lights

If you're looking for a truly vintage-inspired look to your wedding, teacup lights can be a great investment. If you'd like to learn how to make your own, here is a simple tutorial.

Photo by Bonasara

Teacup Bracelets

Yes, you read that correctly. These gorgeous vintage-inspired teacup bracelets were created by Etsy artist Abigail Clark.

Photo by Abigail Clark

Teacup Cake Topper 

If you own a teacup that is particularly inspiring, hand it over to your baker to place the teacup as a cake topper. Fill as needed with flowers, candy, or something special.

Photo by Ruffled

Teacup Servers

Teacup servers are great for both fashion and function. Use them to display mini desserts, pastries, or candy. Etsy artist Lisa Hart has teacup servers of every size and style.

Photo by High Tea for Alice

Enjoy coming up with ideas on how to remake your teacups!

]]>DIY Spring Cake and Pastry Toppershttp://www.aprilfosterevents.com/blog/2012/5/1/diy-spring-cake-and-pastry-toppers.htmlApril Foster2012-05-01T15:30:29Z2012-05-01T15:30:29ZLooking for some cake toppers that will add an element of design to your wedding desserts? Here are some simple (and beautiful!) DIYs to inspire your wedding cake and pastry toppers.

Bow Tie Toppers

These little bowties are perfect for wedding pastries and will make any dessert seem like a gift!

Photos by A Subtle Revelry

These bowtie toppers require little fabric, and there's no sewing involved whatsoever. All you need is a glue gun and tooth pick to hold it together. To see the full tutorial, visit A Subtle Revelry.

Fabric Garland Topper

This fringed fabric topper is great for adding spring colors to your wedding cake. You can even add fabric hearts or initials to make it your own.

Just like the bow tie toppers, this DIY requires no sewing and some of your favorite fabrics. You can see the full tutorial here.

Threaded Heart Topper

These threaded heart toppers are perfect for little cakes or pastries. What's unique about these cake toppers is that you can shape them to your style, shape, and color.

What's great about these threaded hearts is that you can create them in bulk in no time at all. All you need is water, school glue, a mixing bowl and some wax paper. Allow them to dry overnight and they're ready for placing! Here's the link to the full tutorial.

 

]]>Bride and Groom Trivia for your Napkinshttp://www.aprilfosterevents.com/blog/2012/4/26/bride-and-groom-trivia-for-your-napkins.htmlApril Foster2012-04-26T15:30:54Z2012-04-26T15:30:54ZTere Quade is an Etsy shop that sells personalized napkins of nearly every color. You can engrave your names or initials into the napkins, or even a sweet phrase from your wedding.

But have you ever thought of integrating trivia and fun facts about the bride and groom?

 

Photos by Tere Quade

These cheery napkins are perfect for some ice breakers at the wedding reception­­. Here are some ideas on what to put on your personalized napkins:

Facts about where the bride and groom met

Trivia about their tastes in music, movies, and entertainment

An unusual hobby or sport that they share

 

Enjoy putting your personalized napkins together. Just pick out your favorite fonts, colors and images and add your personalized messages!

To see more examples of her work or place an order, visit her shop on Etsy.

]]>Free Wedding Monogram from The Wedding Chickshttp://www.aprilfosterevents.com/blog/2012/4/24/free-wedding-monogram-from-the-wedding-chicks.htmlApril Foster2012-04-24T15:30:23Z2012-04-24T15:30:23ZLove free printables? Check out this free heart monogram.

Created by the vendors at Loft Life Press, this downloadable print allows you to place your own initials in this customized design.

Photo by The Wedding Chicks

Looking for some ways to use it? Think about wedding stationary, invitations, and save-the-dates. Have your guests sign it at your reception and you can frame it as a wedding keepsake.

For more wedding printables by The Wedding Chicks, check out their freebies page. They have some great free downloads worth checking out.

 

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