Monthly Archives: July 2012

Photography

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After the countless hours of planning, vendor selection, contract negotiation, and invitation sending, don’t forget to capture your events on film. If you’re hiring a photographer, here are a few quick things to keep in mind.

  • Having a great camera is not enough. Sure, Aunt Sue has an awesome SLR and would be totally happy to take those candids through the event for free, but you’ll need someone with a great eye as well, so keep that in mind.
  • You want to see the photographers’ past works. Their styles should be quite evident to you when flipping through their past events. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, kindly thank them for their time and move on. You’re doing both of you a favor, believe me.
  • Everything in events is negotiable. EVERYTHING. If it’s not the cost, it’s the package, or the time, so consider what it is you’re actually looking for and ask for it. You’ll be surprised at how willing photographers, especially, are to work with you and truly get/give you what you want for your day.

Take a look at some of our favorite award-winning snapshots from past events (most are wedding specific).

Patriotic Picnics

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Fireworks have recently been added to lavish weddings and mitzvahs, but no event (not even Disney’s iconic, nightly spectacular) can compete with THE day of good ‘ole American pride.

Today, on July 4th, many plan to camp out on their patio, on a blanket in a park, or poolside with friends and fam to watch the fireworks. There really aren’t all that many blue foods to choose from (aside from the usual blueberries, blue jell-o, or blue popsicles) so it’s easy to stick with the ones you know- like the rockets on the right.

Though firecracker popsicles are a great addition to this holiday each year (and my husband’s personal fave), they’re not the easiest to transport.  Here are a few delicious treats that’ll make the trek and still compliment the firework spectacular for you and your guests. Happy fourth!

Guilty pleasures first – Uncrustables. Aside from the fact that these may not be the healthiest option out there, they can be frozen ahead of time, thawing while you travel to and set up your picnic. Might not be just for kids either ’cause uh oh- they’re pretty yummy.

With patriotic chips at nearly every grocery store, all you’ll need to pair them with is a delicious salsa or pico de gallo!

Here’s another way of adding some blue into your celebration (as long as they don’t melt before hopping into each beverage).

Red and Blue potato salad (one of the only truly blue foods around).

Handheld gooey goodness. These krispy treats will match your prideful decor, but will also get better as they warm.

Easy peasy red and blue cupcakes. Make these ahead of time, toss ‘em in a 9×13 baking tin with a cover and they’re ready for transport.