Choosing a Wedding Photography Style

Look at your parents' and grandparents' wedding photos and they'll all start to look a bit similar. Nowadays, though, there are many different styles of wedding photography. Do you know how to choose the right style for you?

Whatever style you choose, it's still likely you'll do a few posed photos. These will include shots of you and your new spouse, as well as group photos of the wedding party and possibly even the guests. These are a great record of the day, but will generally form only part of your overall wedding photos.

Photojournalism style wedding photography has become much more popular. With this style, your photographer will follow the day to capture the spontaneous moments that tell the story of your wedding. From getting dressed to getting down on the dance floor, the photographer will focus on what happens, rather than just portrait-style photos.

Another popular twist to wedding photographs is to add creativity to the posed photos. This can include finding special locations for some of the photos. There are plenty of great examples of this type of creative wedding photography online, with some making a big impact and setting the trend.

When you choose a wedding photographer, it's important to find one you get along with, but also one that works in the style you want for your photos. When you come to one of our shows, you'll be able to meet photographers and view their work. You can also find them through our exhibitor directory!

Celebrity Weddings To Inspire California Brides

It's shaping up to be a busy year for celebrity weddings, and we're only a month into the main wedding season! With some big names set to get married this year, we're looking forward to a lot of big trends being set, too. For now, let's take a look at who has already said their I Dos.

• Michael Jordan and Yvette Prieto were married in a Florida ceremony. The couple held their reception in a whopping 40,000 square foot tent on the golf course next to their mansion. We expect to see a few more large tent weddings over the year.
• Keira Knightley and James Righton went extra small for their wedding, with only 11 people joining the couple for the ceremony. They followed it with a reception at a family country house, and the bride seemed to wear a recycled dress. We wonder if this kind of budget wedding might be a new celebrity trend.
• Melissa Gilbert and Timothy Busfield chose a Wednesday for their wedding in San Ysidro. Both had been previously married and the couple opted for an intimate wedding. The bride might be a trend-setter, though, as she chose to wear a deep red gown for the occasion.
• Shenae Grimes and Josh Beech were married this week in England. They went very non-traditional, with the bride reportedly walking down the aisle to house music. The stand-out part of their wedding has to be her dress, though. She wore a glamorous black and blush wedding gown!

What do you think of these celebrity weddings? Will they influence or inspire you for your big day?

If you're looking for plenty of inspiration, come to our next show! You'll get to meet loads of great wedding vendors and have a great time!

Upcoming Bridal Showplace Shows:

May 19 - Hyatt Regency, Long Beach

July 28 - Hyatt Resort & Spa, Huntington Beach

Aug. 11 - The Queen Mary, Long Beach

Sept. 8 - LA Marriott, Burbank

Sept. 22 - Marriott, Long Beach

Oct. 6 - Knott's Resort Hotel, Buena Park

Nov. 3 - Hilton Hotel, Pasadena

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Wedding Vendor Spotlight: De Cielo Salon & Spa

A survey released this week showed that a whopping 73 percent of American women think that a wedding day is a woman't biggest hair moment in life. It's a time where you want every lock in its place, and to have a style that sets off all of your natural beauty. That's why you should trust an experienced professional to take care of your wedding day hairstyle.

De Cielo Salon & Spa is located in Burbank and is experienced in serving Southern California brides. Their bridal experts work with brides to create the perfect wedding day look.

Working on your hair and makeup, de Cielo will turn you into the gorgeous, radiant bride that will take your fiance's breath away. They can also provide hair and make-up services to the rest of your bridal party. To get a perfect bronze, you and your bridal party can also be spray tanned.

Whether you go to their salon or they come to you, you'll have a team of professionals working with you, which can help you relax before your wedding. For extra pampering, they offer a special facial for brides.

To find out more about de Cielo and their bridal services, get in touch with them through our exhibitor list or through their website. You can also meet de Cielo and plenty of other fabulous wedding vendors at our upcoming bridal shows:

May 19 - Hyatt Regency, Long Beach

July 28 - Hyatt Resort & Spa, Huntington Beach

Aug. 11 - The Queen Mary, Long Beach

Sept. 8 - LA Marriott, Burbank

Sept. 22 - Marriott, Long Beach

Oct. 6 - Knott's Resort Hotel, Buena Park

Nov. 3 - Hilton Hotel, Pasadena

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Is It Okay to Postpone a Wedding?

If you follow celebrity wedding news, you've seen a few famous faces postponing their weddings lately. This week saw Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux joining that list, too. The couple were expected to get married next month, but are now looking at the summer because they can't agree on what sort of wedding to have.

Of course, postponements aren't just something for celebrities. Many regular couples find that the date they have set won't work for any number of reasons.

If you need to postpone your wedding, it's perfectly acceptable to do so. The more notice you can give your guests, the better, but sometimes emergencies come up that make this impossible. Before you choose to postpone your wedding, consider your reasons and whether anything can be done to keep things on track.

If it is unavoidable, though, your guests will understand. Though they might not be happy about the potential costs they'll face from changes to travel and accommodation, they will want what is best for you and your fiance.

If wedding planning has you stressed and confused, a bridal show can help you get a handle on everything. When you visit a Bridal Showplace show, you'll be able to meet all the vendors you'll need for your big day. Check out our upcoming shows now!

1920's Great Gatsby Weddings Is a 2013 Wedding Trend

The upcoming release of the new blockbuster movie, "The Great Gatsby" starring Leonardo DiCaprio has brides looking at the fab 1920's for chic inspiration.  Lace, boas, feathers and classic cars have once again become a fab wedding trend.  Black tuxedos and cream colored dresses are making their way down the runway along with classic bridal hairstyles and draping pearls.

Here are some 1920's Great Gatsby inspired 2013 wedding trends that we found on Pinterest that we absolutely loved:

 

Which Great Gatsby trend are you ga-ga for?  Please tell us below.  Plus, if you're looking for SoCal wedding vendors who cater to this trend, please come visit one of our upcoming bridal shows.

Is Wales Set To Become The Most Popular Wedding Destination in the UK?

The Western Mail claims that Wales in 2013 will be the wedding destination hot spot of the year. The paper claims the average wedding venue has a 2-3 week longer waiting list that their English or Scottish counterparts. So what can you expect of a Welsh wedding?

Sheep, Leeks & Male Voice Choirs, well, no!

For those wanting the Fairytale wedding experience - Wales has a lot to offer. There are sixty different castles and manor houses which offer wedding venue hire. A great example of the 'fairy-tale' experience is Castell Coch. Castell Coch is a popular wedding hot spot. The castle was built in the nineteenth-century by a wealthy aristocrat. The gothic architecture is reminiscent of the fairy-tale castles of the brother's Grimm fairy-tales  The venue has a 5 month waiting list. However, their summer allocation is booked until 2016.

With such a diverse collection of varying venue sites Wales is a prime location for Weddings. The manor houses of South Wales and the many castles and manors of North Wales mean you can find the right venue for your needs. For more information visit CADW regarding the hiring of Welsh castles and palaces.

Agriculture is a big part of the Welsh economy. This is great for people planning  a wedding  with such an abundance in terms of available foodstuffs. There are a myriad of boutique farmers selling Grouse, Guinea-fowl or wild Boar work alongside traditional farms and growers. So whatever your needs the farmers and growers of Wales will be able to better help you find the right menu ingredients.

With the many different amenities and markets anyone planning a Welsh fairy-tale wedding can do no worse than think of Wales in 2013.

British Wedding Trends for American Brides

If 2012’s weddings were anything to go by, American brides take a lot of influence from British wedding trends. However, while 2012 was a year of emulating Kate Middleton’s classic white lace style, 2013 and 2014 are going to be a shift away from it.

According to the Daily Mail, this year’s British weddings are influenced by My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding. With big gowns, and over the top styles, British brides are also opting for purple as the go-to dress color. The color is also popular with celebrity brides, such as Dita Von Teese.

What’s more, this year’s British weddings are also seeing grooms pay a lot more attention to their appearance. Many are dieting before the big day, with a quarter also opting for botox to look their best. They are also investing in whiter teeth before their weddings, with as many as 90% of British grooms having a whitening process or veneers as part of their wedding preparation.

So can we expect the same trends to land on American shores over the next year? Quite possibly. More American brides are also opting away from the white dress and traditional styles influenced by the Royal Wedding for this year’s wedding season.

To find out more about all of the coming year's best wedding trends, come to one of our bridal shows!