Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Planning for a Successful Wedding Day ...

The day of the wedding should be as stress-free as possible. Here are some hints that may help:

*  To make your day run smoothly, schedule your day beforehand so time doesn't fly by you.

*  Don't pull an all-nighter the night before.

*  Wake up early enough to have breakfast and a relaxing shower.

*  If your wedding is in the evening, eat a healthy lunch beforehand.

*  Having a bridesmaid assigned the task of helping to make sure you have food and water available throughout the day will make it easier for you to concentrate on getting ready.

*  Schedule your photographer to take as many pictures as possible before the ceremony. Time passes quickly between the ceremony and reception so plan accordingly.

*  Plan a few minutes in the day for you and your new spouse to spend alone. Whether on the drive from the ceremony to the reception or at the ceremony venue after everyone has left, take a few minutes to look at each other and enjoy your moment.

*  At the reception, plan the activities early in the evening. Guests may need to leave early and won't want to miss any of the festivities. Also, close the bar 30-60 minutes before the end.

And, when you're scheduling your day with us, we'll work with you to photograph your special moments as they happen.

Please call or text us at: (253)579-4040 or e-mail us today at: dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

And when you contact us, be sure and ask for our special new report: "The Seven Secrets You Must Know When Choosing Your Wedding Photographer!" It is packed with insider information that will help you decide who is the best-matched photographer for your wedding.

Also, you'll be able to see recent wedding photos, read comments from recent brides and grooms ... And remember, we still do FREE engagement sessions ... Special wedding packages for the remainder of 2012 and 2013 are now in place ... but wedding dates are filling up fast. So please don't delay!

Call or text us now at: (253)579-4040 ... or email us at: dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

If our lines are busy, please call back or leave us a message. We would love to talk with you about your wedding plans!

We want to be your wedding photographers!

Dana and Nancy Kehr
A Brides' Club Preferred Photographic Team

Northwest Wedding Photos and Videos

Thursday, May 3, 2012

A Word About Flowers ...

From the bouquet to the centerpieces, flowers add a wonderful touch to any wedding day.

Your florist will have many ideas on how to use flowers to add to the ambience of your wedding. Looking online and through wedding magazines for flower ideas can also inspire you.

When you are ordering your wedding flowers, keep in mind that many brides choose to have a smaller bouquet to toss rather than the one they walked down the aisle with.

If you decide to have a toss bouquet, ask your bridesmaid to be responsible for retrieving the extra bouquet when you’re ready for the toss.

Another flower tip: Flowers that are in season and locally grown will be easier on your budget.

And, speaking of budgets. Let us know what you are planning for your wedding photography and we can custom-make a photo and print package that will best meet your budget. Call us today!

Hope to hear from you soon. We want to be your wedding photographers.

Please call or text us at: (253)579-4040 or e-mail us today at: dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

And when you contact us, be sure and ask for our special new report: "The Seven Secrets You Must Know When Choosing Your Wedding Photographer!" It is packed with insider information that will help you decide who is the best-matched photographer for your wedding.

Also, you'll be able to see recent wedding photos, read comments from recent brides and grooms, and see our Money-Back Guarantee!

And remember, we still do FREE engagement sessions if you schedule your wedding day coverage with us ...

Special wedding packages for the remainder of 2012 and 2013 are now in place ... but wedding dates are filling up fast. So please don't delay!

Call or text us now at: (253)579-4040 ... or email us at: dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

If our lines are busy, please call back or leave us a message. We would love to talk with you about your wedding plans!

We want to be your wedding photographers!

Dana and Nancy Kehr
A Brides' Club Preferred Photographic Team

Northwest Wedding Photos and Videos

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Choosing Fabric for Your Wedding Dress ...

Most brides won't be lucky enough to walk into a bridal gown shop and find their dream gown waiting for them on the first mannequin they see.

Searching for the perfect wedding dress takes time, hard work, and patience.

While you search for the perfect dress, a little bit of knowledge about your fabric options will go a long way in making finding your dress easier. Here is some information that may help:

*  Brocade features interwoven, raised designs, characterized by a satin weave background, using one or more fillings to create the motif or artwork within the fabric.

*  Chiffon is a delicately sheer fabric with a simple weave. It is lightweight with a soft finish.

*  Dotted Swiss is a sheer, very lightweight, muslin fabric embellished with raised dots, evenly spaced throughout.

*  Eyelet Lace is identified with its small, unsymmetrical holes or perforations finished with a buttonhole stitch, often creating a floral pattern.

*  Faille is a shiny, tightly woven fabric made of silk or rayon and has a crosswise rib effect.

*  Moire is generally made of a polyester or silk taffeta patterned to glisten like water when seen in defused light.

*  Point d'esprit is a polyester net with the yarns sewn together in such a way as to create a diamond pattern

*  Polynet is the netting most often used to make yokes and sleeves. Schiffli embroidery is often found on this net and it is popular to attached beaded and sequined appliqués as well.

*  Organza is a transparent, simply woven fabric with a reflective, crystal-like appearance.

*  Satin is an opaque fabric, woven in a satin weave and features a smooth finish.

*  Italian Satin is a heavier satin fabric, brimming with body, featuring an antique sheen.

*  Taffeta is a popular wedding fabric, which may be used as either the lining or outer fabric of a gown. It will have either a matte or shiny finish and will be fairly stiff when used for the outer layer.

*  Tulle is tiny, meshed net of a silk, cotton or synthetic fabric, usually found in layers, covering a full satin skirt.

Searching for the perfect photographer takes many of the same skills as finding the perfect dress.

We'd like to make it easy for you, please call or text us at: (253)579-4040 or e-mail us today at: dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

And when you contact us, be sure and ask for our special new report: "The Seven Secrets You Must Know When Choosing Your Wedding Photographer!" It is packed with insider information that will help you decide who is the best-matched photographer for your wedding.

Also, you'll be able to see recent wedding photos, read comments from recent brides and grooms, and see our Money-Back Guarantee! And remember, we still do FREE engagement sessions ...

Our special wedding package for 2012 and 2013 is now in place ... but wedding dates are filling up fast. So please don't delay!

Call or text us now at: (253)579-4040 ... or email us at: dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

If our lines are busy, please call back or leave us a message. We would love to talk with you about your wedding plans!

We want to be your wedding photographers!

Dana and Nancy Kehr
A Brides' Club Preferred Photographic Team

Northwest Wedding Photos and Videos

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

The 4 C's of Diamonds ...

Carat weight, color, clarity and cut, otherwise known as the four Cs, are the basics for anyone looking for a diamond. Knowing them will make selecting the engagement ring go smoothly.

Here's some information that may help:

1. Carat Weight
Carat weight is just as it sounds; it is the weight of the diamond. Different shapes may appear larger.

2. Color
The most expensive diamonds are the most translucent. The color is scaled from D to Z. D being the most colorless and Z being the most yellow. Diamonds color can be altered by treatments.

3. Clarity
Inclusions or a diamond's flaws are referred to by their clarity level starting with Flawless as the most expensive to Slightly Included.

4. Cut
The cut is the angles and proportions used to polish a diamond from the rough. The cut's depth, width and uniformity determine brilliance and durability.

For your wedding photography that will sparkle, please call or text us at: (253)579-4040 or e-mail us today at: dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

And when you contact us, be sure and ask for our special new report: "The Seven Secrets You Must Know When Choosing Your Wedding Photographer!" It is packed with insider information that will help you decide who is the best-matched photographer for your wedding.

Also, you'll be able to see recent wedding photos, read comments from recent brides and grooms, and see our Money-Back Guarantee!

And remember, we still do FREE engagement sessions if you schedule your wedding day coverage with us a-- a $295 value -- FREE!

Special wedding packages for 2012 and 2013 are now in place ... but wedding dates are filling up fast. So please don't delay!

Call or text us now at: (253)579-4040 ... or email us at: dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

If our lines are busy, please call back or leave us a message. We would love to talk with you about your wedding plans!

We want to be your wedding photographers!

Dana and Nancy Kehr
A Brides' Club Preferred Photographic Team

Northwest Wedding Photos and Videos

Monday, April 30, 2012

Choosing Your Centerpieces ...

Your reception centerpieces have the ability to pull the room together and give each table a focal point. And, depending on how creative your centerpieces are, they can also be a talking point.

Determining your centerpiece selection for your wedding reception involves many variables. If your room is large, your centerpiece can also be on the larger side and vice versa. And, if your centerpiece is thin, it can be tall. But if your centerpiece is wide, it should be short enough for the guest to see each other around the table.

When you make your centerpiece selection, you will also want to take into account your wedding budget. If you have a smaller budget, a great way to make your dollar stretch is to have your centerpiece double as your wedding favor.

The most popular wedding centerpiece is a flower arrangement. But if you are looking for a few unique centerpiece ideas, mix and match the following ideas to create a centerpiece that is all your own:

· Photos of the Bride and Groom
· Floating candles
· Gift boxes
· Hat boxes
· Oversized martini or wine glasses
· Footed pedestal bowls
· Gel beads
· Vase gems
· Cranberries
· Cherries
· Popcorn kernels
· Coffee Beans
· Table runners
· Bamboo mats

Your centerpieces can enhance the overall theme of your wedding.

For better wedding photography, we like to do a pre-wedding engagement photo session. And some of our brides and grooms like to use their photos as part of their centerpieces.

Did I mention, the engagement session and a large, matted and framed print - are yours for FREE if you schedule your wedding coverage with us?

Please call or text us at: (253)579-4040 or e-mail us today at: dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

And when you contact us, be sure and ask for our special new report: "The Seven Secrets You Must Know When Choosing Your Wedding Photographer!" It is packed with insider information that will help you decide who is the best-matched photographer for your wedding.

Also, you'll be able to see recent wedding photos, read comments from recent brides and grooms, and see our Money-Back Guarantee!

Special wedding packages for the remainder of 2012 and 2013 are now in place -- with prices as low as $1,895 ... but wedding dates are filling up fast. So please don't delay!

Call or text us now at: (253)579-4040 ... or email us at: dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

If our lines are busy, please call back or leave us a message. We would love to talk with you about your wedding plans!

We want to be your wedding photographers!

Dana and Nancy Kehr

A Brides' Club Preferred Photographic Team
Northwest Wedding Photos

Friday, April 27, 2012

Choosing the Men's Wedding Attire ...

With all the excitement finding the wedding gown, it can be easy to overlook finding the right attire for the men in the wedding party.

When you're searching for the perfect attire for them, consider the following hints on buying a tux.

*  If you are planning on the groom and groomsmen wearing tuxedos, start shopping early. Remember, it may take awhile for the alterations and fittings.

*  Sign a contract with the rental store with specifics. Be sure it includes: designer, style, and style number, color, pick up dates, total cost, refund policy; and date everything must be returned.

*  Another thing to think about, a tuxedo may not be appropriate for your ceremony; typically men do not wear tuxedos in weddings that begin before 6 p.m.

*  Also, the men's attire should add to the overall theme of the wedding.

*  And, don't forget the fit. The groom and groomsmen should be able to move comfortably throughout the evening.

For wedding photos, please call or text us at: (253)579-4040 or e-mail us today at: dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

And when you contact us, be sure and ask for our special new report: "The Seven Secrets You Must Know When Choosing Your Wedding Photographer!" It is packed with insider information that will help you decide who is the best-matched photographer for your wedding.

Also, you'll be able to see recent wedding photos, read comments from recent brides and grooms, and see our Money-Back Guarantee!

And remember, if you schedule with us -- we still do FREE engagement sessions ...

Special wedding packages for 2012 and 2013 are still in place ... but wedding dates are filling up fast. So please don't delay!

Call or text us now at: (253)579-4040 ... or email us at: dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

If our lines are busy, please call back or leave us a message. We would love to talk with you about your wedding plans!

We want to be your wedding photographers!

Dana and Nancy Kehr
A Brides' Club Preferred Photographic Team

Northwest Wedding Photos and Videos

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Registering for Gifts ...

Registering for gifts can be fun and hassle-free by following these handy tips:

1. Decide as a couple what you would like on your wish list.
2. Choose the stores you will register at by looking at their return policies and ease of shopping for your guests.
3. Register at department stores, specialty shops, and/or online depending on your preference.
4. Register at least six months before the wedding.
5. Plan on spending at least 2 hours at each store and make an appointment before you go.
6. Don't include registry information with the wedding invitation. Guests can learn where you have registered from your parents and wedding attendants.
7. The registry can be active for up to a year after the ceremony.

Finally, don't forget to send a gracious thank-you note for the gifts you receive.

Some of our brides like to include some of the smaller wedding prints or mini-wedding albums along with their thank you notes to the wedding party. If you'd like to think about that, let us know and we can work it into our tailor-made proposal for your wedding day coverage.

Please call or text us at: (253)579-4040 or e-mail us today at: dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

And when you contact us, be sure and ask for our special new report: "The Seven Secrets You Must Know When Choosing Your Wedding Photographer!" It is packed with insider information that will help you decide who is the best-matched photographer for your wedding.

Also, you'll be able to see recent wedding photos, read comments from recent brides and grooms, and see our Money-Back Guarantee!

And remember, we still do FREE engagement sessions so you can see if you like working with us ... and you can check the quality of our work in creating beautiful new images of you. Special wedding packages for 2012 and 2013 are still in place ... but wedding dates are filling up fast. So please don't delay!

Call or text us now at: (253)579-4040 ... or email us at: dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

If our lines are busy, please call back or leave us a message. We would love to talk with you about your wedding plans!

We want to be your wedding photographers!

Dana and Nancy Kehr
A Brides' Club Preferred Photographic Team

Northwest Wedding Photos and Videos