Houston Wedding Photographer – Photographics

While I would love to take credit for this post, I got it from a group I am a member of – You can go here to get more information about Wedfog – The Wedding Photographers Directory.  Since Facebook is becoming more and more popular (as is Twitter, and other social networking places), Here are some Facebook apps you can use to plan your wedding.  If you have a page on Facebook, please feel free to add me as a friend or become a fan of my business page. My personal page is here and my business page is here

The Wedding Quiz – Are you planning a wedding or do you just dream about your wedding day? Perhaps you’re already married and are thinking of renewing your vows. Take the wedding quiz to see what your ideal wedding would be.  THE WEDDING QUIZ

Wedding Dash – Help Quinn make wedding bells ring! Assist couples in selecting all the details, but once they’ve tied the knot, look out for obstacles preventing the perfect party, such as tipsy guests, falling cakes, and catty bridesmaids.  Wedding Dash

Wedding Bouquets – In this game you should catch the bride’s bouquet as many as possible. Occasionally the bride will throw out bombs and you must also catch them and put them in a safe place, if you failed to catch the bombs, you will lose one life! Wedding Bouquet

My Wedding - Use this application to include a customizable wedding announcement on your profile page. Include as much or as little detail as you’d like. My Wedding

Wedding Budget – Plan your wedding from your Facebook profile with Wedding Budget by WedSnap. Don’t know the price of rubber chicken? No worries, just enter your total budget and number of guests: we’ll suggest targets for all your anticipated costs. Wedding Budget

My Wedding map - Don’t let anyone be lost and late! Wedding Map for your wedding planning. Be sure everyone knows where to be and how to get there. FREE interactive Google WEDDING MAP to share with your bridal party, guests and friends. Map anywhere in Canada or USA. my Wedding map

Wedding Countdown – Add a wedding countdown box to your profile to let others see how many days until your wedding. Specify your Fiancé to include your Facebook profile photos. Available in a variety of colors and patterns! Wedding Countdown

Wedding Tip of the Day -Tips and ideas for planning your wedding. Eight different styles to choose from! Wedding Tip of the Day

What is Your Wedding Color? – Your wedding color says a lot about you as a person. Are you classy and regal or colorful and vibrant. Are you subdued and underplayed or bold and audacious. Your wedding color can make or break your wedding. What is Your Wedding Color?

What is Your Wedding Song? - Find out which song best suits your mood and personality. We have all the best commitment songs of all time- Nat King Cole, Elvis, Ann Murray, Frank Sinatra, Harry Connick Jr. and more…. What is Your Wedding Song?

As a wedding photographer who has done wedding photography for over 15 years, allow me to offer some tips to assist you in planning your wedding.  Whether this is your first wedding or your fifth hopefully the info provided will assist you.  I will be posting tips for the next few days and part of the credit for this first set goes to Lynn Michelle of Lynn Michelle Photography in Dallas, Texas (I added a few additional tips in bold).  You can visit her web site here – Lynn Michelle

Do I really need a budget? Yes! You don’t want to overspend (especially in this economy) so plan carefully what you really want and need for this special day.  Before signing contracts, look at the costs of everything and get good estimates.

Are there decorations that photograph the best? deep colors look great. Just anything with thought put into it.

Are there flowers that photograph well? Anything that stays alive! It depends on the season, too. I highly recommend a good hearty rose. In the summer, hydrangeas wilt quite easily. Tulips never make it very well, etc. Boutonnières are the big thing. Roses hold up quite well as long as the florist doesn’t use huge rose heads- those break off the steam too easily. Delicate & dainty flowers will just get mashed up through all of the hugging. If you must go a delicate flower route, have a second boutonniere made up just in case.

Should I get a DJ or just use an Ipod? definitely a DJ, but it should be tailored to your event. If your family is the dancing type- DJ. If they are low key and just want to talk-Ipod.  When hiring a DJ, make sure your personalities fit.  You don’t want someone with the ability to clear the dance floor if your wedding guests really like to party!  I have more to post about this later – stay tuned.

Anything I should avoid? I’d hire a coordinator if it’s in your budget, she/he should be able to keep the flow of the day pretty smooth and iron out kinks. Don’t do too much yourself & don’t try to DIY everything- especially flowers!

If I’m getting married in the late afternoon, is it ok if we meet up before the wedding to take pictures so that we have more time in the day together? or is it bad luck? I don’t think this is bad luck and I highly recommend it to my clients. It helps make the day easier by removing some of the “jitters” and allows for some very special time for the couple before the wedding

How do I avoid a bad wedding? Make sure the planning is done well and there is a good flow to the events. Keep the whole thing fun and don’t stress out. Stressing out about stupid little things will keep YOU from enjoying yourself. Make decisions on the way YOU want things to be and don’t look to everyone for their opinion; because they will have it and you may not like it!

What makes a good wedding? Happy people who are happy to celebrate a happy event!

What makes a great wedding? See above!

As a wedding photographer who has done wedding photography for over 15 years, allow me to offer some tips to assist you in planning your wedding.  Whether this is your frst wedding or your fifth hopefully the info provided will assist you.  I will be posting tips for the next few days and the credit for this first set goes to Lynn Michelle of Lynn Michelle Photography in Dallas, Texas (I added a few additional tips in bold).  You can visit her web site here – Lynn Michelle

Are there decorations that photograph the best?

How do I avoid a bad wedding? Make sure the planning is done well and there is a good flow to the events. Keep the whole thing fun and don’t stress out. Stressing out about stupid little things will keep YOU from enjoying yourself. Make decisions on the way YOU want things to be and don’t look to everyone for their opinion; because they will have it and you may not like it!

What makes a good wedding? Happy people who are happy to celebrate a happy event!

What makes a great wedding? See above!

Now that Hurricane Ike has passed over the Houston Metro area, including Galveston, Brazoria, and Montgomery Counties, I hope that you and your family are safe and have not encountered too much damage.  Once the dust settles and the water recedes, you may want to get back to planning your wedding, but you need to check and see if everything is still in place.  Here are a few things to consider as you continue your planning:

• Your date
  Can you change your date?  If the wedding is within the next 30-60 days, are you ready?  do you have options?
• Your dress/tux
  Did your wedding dress have to be altered off site of the place you purchased it?  Contact them and make sure it will arrive in time or see what options or “plan B” they have for you.  Was your dress at home and maybe got water damage?  Depending on when your wedding is, you may have time to get it cleaned, but check with your Bridal Salon to make sure.
• Your Venue
  Some locations, especially those in South Houston and Galveston sustained heavy damage and will need quite a bit of repair.  Check your contract with the venue and see if you have options for an alternate date or if they can provide assistance with finding another venue.  Check their refund policy as well so you do not lose too much of your deposit if another place needs to be found.
• Music
  Is your DJ or Band still available?  Is their equipment in working condition or do they have access to equipment on your date?
• Food/Cake
  Are they still available?  Is the kitchen they plan on using in tact and usable?  Do they have options if it is not?
• Photographer
  Some of us have studios and some of us work from home, so try and call and/or email to make sure they are available.  Most of us are in the process of contacting clients whose dates are within the next 30-60 days and assure them of our availability, but if you have not heard from your photographer or any other vendors, please try and contact them

Most vendors have an “act of God” clause in their contract which controls what happens to funds you may have already paid, but please speak to each vendor personally and see if something can be worked out.  Most of the vendors that I have had the pleasure of working with are very accommodating and will do whatever is necessary to make sure your wedding can still take place.  Above all, allow for some flexibility and you can still have the wedding of your dreams.