Featured Blog Posts – November 2012 Archive (30)

We have already discussed several issues on how to be more photogenic.  There are so many tips and tricks out there on what to wear, what to do, etc that it is almost impossible to cover them all.  So for my final chapter I wanted to give you the highlights of miscellaneous great advice.  I also invite you to add your own comments because the final chapter on this will never truly be written.  We give advice from the point of view of a photographer and make-up artist (and in my…

With the romance of the holidays filling the air, 'tis the season for engagements! December marks the most popular time to pop the question and with Christmas, New Years and Valentine's Day coming right up we are  ready to fill our 2013 calendar at Pine River Ranch and "save the date" in 2014. With the summer of 2013 quickly filling I wanted to share this beautiful October Wedding for those…

It's that time of year when many couples get engaged !!! Here J & L engagement photos taken in Hoboken... We took their pics walking from the old train station to the Sinatra Drive Mural not missing Piers A that has magnificent views of the City... Can't wait for their wedding at the Crystal Plaza in Livingston...…

The show will be divided into three sections with visitors starting their journey into Valentino's world through previously unseen photographs from his personal archive. Then, the upstairs gallery has been transformed into a 60-meter catwalk where a staggering 130 exquisitely crafted Valentino haute couture bridal gowns will be on display in the UK for the very first time.…

Men simply don’t care about weddings, or so it seems. Which man has several sets of special outfits hanging in his closet, just waiting for wedding invitations to come rolling in?  I definitely don’t and neither do most men. While women are simply in love with weddings and can’t wait for their turn to walk down the aisle, most men are engineered to avoid weddings at all cost until the inevitable happens. But let’s face it, as long as you have a woman in your life…

Posting about real weddings is always a joy for me. Here’s a little sneak peak to the physicians sweets candy buffet I did for Dr.’s Fred and Jasmine Kency’s Wedding called The Kency Sweets Coma Buffet!

{All Photo Credits: JM Photography}…

Mixing ties with shirts sounds pretty easy, but when dressing with fashion in mind you might have to think twice about which tie should go with which shirt. Trends noted in recent years indicate a preference for mix and match, and in this case your ability to mix plaids and stripes could make the difference between looking ‘ok’ and making a fashionable statement. What you will discover is that textures create a new perspective on fashion. Matching up ties and…

What does your wedding ring say about you?

Wedding rings are considered a very sweet symbol for union between two individuals in love. So choosing it should be meticulously planned. Today, I thought I’d share a little history with you about where this tradition of exchanging rings came from. It is said that the use of rings has been brought down in history from the ancient Egyptians.…

This special post goes out to all the men out there, who are planning on getting settled and wish to propose to the love of their life. Since this is the first time you may be doing this, you need to be prepared, if you really want to wow the girl of your dreams.

I’ve compiled a small to-do list, that would get you started and in the groove. Taking it bit by bit is the key. Don’t get overwhelmed by the …

i recently saw a post on the huffington post about successful marriages and what makes them that way. while i totally agree with the author of the story, it made me start thinking about my own marriage. i've only been married for six years, so maybe i don't have the authority to tell someone else what makes a successful marriage, but in those six years…

We're so excited to be featured in Real Weddings Magazine, that we just had to share photos from its newest issue. Aptly titled "Urban Chic," the latest issue of Real…

Dear Brides & Grooms on a budget:

After you have answered, “YES!” and all the excitement has died down, your mind becomes flooded with questions regarding the details of your wedding day. This journey to the altar that you are about to embark on requires a lot of research, decisions, planning, and money—whether you choose to hire a planner (which I highly suggest) or you decide to be a “DIY Bride & Groom”, the most important question to kick off your planning is “what is your…

PANTONE COLOR OF THE YEAR – Poppy Red  (Fashion Color Report for Spring 2013)

My pick for this week's Pantone Color of the Year for Spring 2013 is the ever-so-vibrant and sexy Poppy Red!  Take a peek below at the awesome inspirational Etsy wedding finds I was able to find to match this lovely color.

Don't forget to check the bottom of the post for the link to the…

Pantone Color of the Year--Spring 2013- Monaco Blue

Color makes the world go round and for the next 4 Thursdays, Sara Burnett from Burnett's Boards (www.burnettsboards.com), and myself will each be sharing a Pantone color of the year for Spring 2013. Since Thursdays are typically Etsy Thursdays, I will…

Welcome to Bethany and Tyler's beautiful summer wedding at Pine River Ranch. Bethany and Tyler met through a mutual friend at EWU and unlike most dating stories I share, they "didn't take at first" as Bethany puts it. However, I love that they connected years later and after just one date were "hooked on each other since."  Bethany and Tyler found Pine River Ranch on their search for a…

Where does it say you must have the standard issue bridal bouquet? Exactly, no where!!  Your dress isn’t the only thing that can make a statement when you walk down the aisle.  Think outside of the garden and get creative.  Here are a few to get your creative juices flowing . . .…

The groom has traditionally not received as much attention as the bride on a couple's wedding day. Typically, men wear a traditional black-and-white tux, and there isn't much variation in style. This has changed dramatically in the last few years as more options have become available and as men have become more style savvy about their wedding days.

If you are looking to…