by Kim Bova on September 15, 2011
It was the hottest day of July when Anna and Graham were married. But it was one of those lovely garden weddings that I just love. It all took place at Scot Free Farm, the home of Grahams parents in the Quiet Corner of Connecticut. Surrounded by family and friends, good home cooked food and drink, they were married in a flower garden under a canopy to give relief from the hot sun. Weddings don’t have to be formal or fancy, and this one was casually elegant, just right for this wonderful couple! It was personal and relaxed, and everyone including the flower girl had a grand time!
She actually enjoyed going down the isle!
Their faithful dog took part in the ceremony, too!
by Kim Bova on March 22, 2011
Tip#2:
With so many colors to choose from, think about how your color choices will look in your wedding images. Also, save the leftover fabric (hems) from your brides maids dresses so you can either match colors for the details, centerpieces or wrap the bouquet stems.
Take a look at one of my brides from 2010, Pamela. She had a unique color scheme at her wedding at the Inn at Mystic, CT. I think it looked great for a summer outdoor ceremony! Pastels would not have stood up in the direct sun. Here they are in the shade for the photos and it still looks great.
by Kim Bova on March 4, 2011
Because of the many discussions I have with my newly engaged couples and the advice I find myself giving, I thought I would start a series of “tips” for brides and grooms here on my blog. These tips, not necessarily on wedding planning, but on anything that I have observed to be helpful to avoid pitfalls either the day of the wedding, before or after. So, here is the first one!
Tip# 1.
Quite often during the formal family portraits at a wedding it can be difficult for the bride to focus on the photos happening at the moment. She may be worried that she doesn’t see a certain family member for the next portrait and she ends up looking tense and distracted. I suggest to my couples that they pick two people, one from the brides side and the other from the grooms side, who know all the folks on that side of the family and will round them up for the photos. These people need to be leaders who will speak up and be active in getting the job done. I carry a list, too, however it is hard to identify who Aunt Rose is when I have only met her briefly an hour ago! Plus, I am concentrating on creating great family portraits and I can’t keep my subjects engaged with the camera if I have to look around for a family member. A person familiar with the family can do this easily and their help will make the the photos go more smoothly and quickly.
