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Wedding Tip Wednesday

Hey! Guess what?! I'm engaged! Well not me but that's what screams of excitement from newly brides to be. So as your telling all your friends and family by word, you now get the exciting job of telling everyone else in the world that you're getting married. I'm amazed at the invitation industry and the array of ways to say it. But to help you, let's kind of categorize the types.

Traditional

So what does the traditional invitation look like? The most traditional type of wedding invitation is engraved on heavy ecru paper with a tissue layover. An inner envelope is set inside an outer envelope. You can find these through many websites that offer plenty of classic and elegant options for brides looking for traditional simplicity,

A traditional wedding invitation will include the following in each mailing:

Outer envelope
Inner envelope
Wedding invitation
Response card
Reception card

The combination above is the most traditional and basic version of the wedding invitation.

Modern

The style of modern invitations have began to grow as more brides seek to ways to break away from standard traditional invitation and interject their personality yet till keep some of the touches that makes it formal. Most brides are leaning towards consultation with designers to have a one of a kind custom design that reflects the style of the wedding. The designer meets with the bride to discuss layouts, paper choices, ink colors, fonts, ribbons, shapes & sizes, etc. Looking for a modern invitation? Let me point you toward an awesome company the Paper Ink Shop. Stephanie is a super amazing designer and so great to work with, so check out PIS and let Stephanie design an invitation that reflects you and your wedding.

 

Totally Awesome

Yeah, it's not really a category but it should be. This encompasses all other announcements. So you want something that is completely different, one of a kind, and has a wow factor that makes your soon to be guest remember your date even after the party has closed. Check out some of these links. They cover everything from personally custom show bills to shirts (I said different). You just have to use your imagination.

http://www.kayrock.org/index.html

http://www.isleofprinting.com/index.html

http://store.countrymusichalloffame.com/categories.php?category=Hatch-Show-Print/Advertising-Posters

http://www.blisstree.com/ouroneheart/wedding-invitations-that-show-your-personality/

http://www.corndogindustries.com/

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Wedding Tip Wednesday

So my thought today, as with every day is how to save money. If you asked Meg, she would say sometimes it's almost like I'm obsessed with it. But hey! Saving has its positives, like you can pay your bills next month or buy diapers next week. All this being said to make the point that for families and couples planning their big day, you don't have to break the bank in order to have an amazing wedding. Think this, "More money does not equal better". Well, I take that back. If you want to hire Nickleback to cover your wedding, I'll come rock out with you and I'll bring my camera. Other than that "higher cost does not equal better". What does save money is thinking outside the box for your venues, decorations, gifts. I'm sure you've picked up magazines and wondered "how did they do that without blowing the doors off". I love Southern Weddings Mag and the weddings they spotlight. These couples (and you can too) take the things they love whether it be about their personality or the area they live in our revolving around family and incorporate it to make a wedding that is one of a kind and that leaves your guests saying it was the wedding of the century. So ideas…

1. Think about yourself, what you like and what you love.
2. Use things around your home, your parent's home or grandparent's home
3. Don't be afraid to ask to borrow, especially from neighbors
4. Think antique or retro. Old knits or fun board games you played growing up
5. Use a color palette. Bold colors or muted.
6. It's in the details, the little things that catch the eye. Mason jars used as lanterns, or those big paper folding things that look like something your teacher used during holidays (I've got no idea). Maybe old antique tea cups you picked up.

So where do you get started? And you're probably thinking, "I can barely dress myself so where am I supposed to get ideas like that". Well check out decorating sites such as the awesome ladies at Grey Likes Weddings, or try contacting a wedding planner who might offer suggestions (if you have one in your family even better). Either way, you're bound to come up with some great ideas. So kick the door off the cardboard box and get to planning an awesome wedding.

Wedding Tip Wednesday!!!

I've wanted to do this for a while because I know everyone needs tips, right! I know around my house I definitely need tips, how to keep the house clean with 2 pets, a baby and two people that are always on the go (how do I get those clothes put away that have sat there for a week). As we get to going on these tips, please don't take them as "have too's" for perfect etiquette (heaven knows I don't have that). They are purely a suggestion and feel free to add to it or if you have a topic suggestion, shoot it to me and I'll post on it. So, to my first tip…

Communication (def. – when there is dialog and expression of feeling towards a subject or event) (I know this is not Webster's, it's Wes's)

In this case, it your wedding and everything that surrounds your white wedding day. There are so many relationships that have to be maintained and feelings that have to be kept in check and it's your job to do it, right? Now that you are thinking about it and your head is spinning and your heart is beating really heard because you have to, in some way, tell your mom or aunt to please step back and let "ME" make the decision on which fluffy cake you want to use for the 6^th tier of your wedding cake (man that's a big cake). The only way to overcome this is to be open and up front.

For family, remember that's what they are, family and they mean well; communicate your needs and enlist help. Be up front about your expectations. Sometimes even in the most joyous events feelings will be hurt and have Aunt Sally sobbing outside in the parking lot, but it's ok. Keep the goal in mind, and what is it? Not a flawless wedding, (I've shot enough weddings to know that doesn't happen) but that you get married, right?

Communicate with your vendors! Again let them know what you want but keep in mind the reason why you hired them; they are professionals for a reason and you hired them based on talent, or charming personality ;). On the other side of this, get to know your vendor. From a personal side, I love getting to know my couples. It's always interesting to hear how each couple met or what they do for a living or their plans for life after the wedding. This is the reason why I like to do engagement sessions. It is a chance for us to get a glimpse into your personality while at the same time you get to know us. Think about this, would you want someone you just met taking pictures of you while you are in your skimpies, or someone you felt comfortable with? Either way, as you see, communication will be the key to any lasting relationship, especially your marriage. I guess you could say, it's the oil that keeps the engine running smoothly. So don't be afraid to communicate your feeling, it's not public speaking! At this point I would queue up a sample from Public Enemy "Express Yourself" and say have a great Wedding Tip Wednesday!

Blocher + Butler

troy, alabama 

wedding :bush memorial baptist church

reception : troy university

 
  






 




 

What a Christmas gift!

We are always excited when we get awesome gifts for Christmas, but we also love giving them.  For our friends that get engaged during the holiday season we've got a gift for you!  Come talk with us and if you love us we'll love you back and give you a free engagement session.  We will give gifts all the way up till January 31st. 

New Arrival!

So amongst all the craziness and the MIA on the blog, Meg and I have added a new partner to our family.  On Nov 3rd we finally had Brock Allen and are so excited!  I will say that to call myself a dad is beyond my comprehension and cannot fully grasp the responsibility behind the title.  We have been completely blessed by the number of friends and family who have given us a hand, a well wish and spent time with us to celebrate our joyous occasion.  With no further wait meet Brock Allen!

 

Bless the Soul Winners

So this was it! Back last year we did a wedding give away called "Bless the Soul" in which we gave a special couple our super fun time and awesome talents to top off their special day.  Erin and Jared were the grand prize winners and I have to say that they are such an amazing couple.  Through all the events of the day I kept thinking that we were the ones that were truly blessed.  Thought to think on; God blesses us so that we can bless others.  Erin and Jared, thank you and may you be blessed!

Wedding  salem baptist church

Reception  shady grove baptist church

*The catering was totally rocked out by Sheila Shelley and the amazing flowers were done by Selena Bond, both of Dothan, AL.  If you are intrested let me know and I can put you in contact with both of these talented women.  Everything was so beautiful and I wish I could show you all, but here are a few.  I will say the best table Ms. Sheila created was the chocolate table!

Booth-O-Shame from Wood Wedding

I decided to give Erin and Jared a special gift that I thought would be fun and it truly was.  I like to call it the Booth-O-Shame; and yes, shame, shame on some of you, but this was so fun.  Here are a couple for you to enjoy!  If your interested in the Booth-O-Shame for your occasion let me know and we can hook you up!