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Tips from the Pros: Getting the Shots You Love

The following is a guest blog post by Viorel Dudau, photo editor at Dreamstime. Enjoy!

For many couples, photography is the heart and soul of their wedding. The “right” picture can rekindle fond memories, instantly whisking the bride and groom back to one of the most special days of their lives.

From the initial stages of selecting a photographer to pre-wedding engagement shoots and the actual wedding day, engaged couples have plenty to consider. Here are some tips for couples so they can capture and cherish those special memories: Continue on to READ MORE >

Designer Spotlight: Making a Statement

Hello fellow readers! Pamela here, ready to announce I’ve just returned from maternity leave and boy does it feel good to be back in the Weddingstar bustle.

Lately, I have been really inspired by clever signboards and wanted to share with you my ideas for making a statement… literally. Witty words, favorite phrases, amusing quotes… all can be easily incorporated into a wedding and photography. Continue on to READ MORE >

Our 5 Fave Summer Wedding Accessories

Here are 5 must-have wedding accessories to make your big summer day truly magical. I’ve included the perfect cake topper, guest favors and decor accessories. Enjoy!

1. Mini Picnic Baskets

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Summer Wedding Tips: Surviving the Heat


Photo credit: JC Page Photography

Outdoor summer weddings are a lot of fun, and with picturesque green landscapes and the smell of fresh flowers surrounding you, there’s no wonder they can be some of the most beautiful events. But, just as you need to prepare for rain at spring weddings, you should be wary of the possibility of scorching heat on your big summertime day.

Plan ahead! Here are 5 tips to help you and your guests not only survive but enjoy your wedding day, especially if it turns out to be a summer scorcher. Continue on to READ MORE >

8 Must-Have Photos for your Bridal Session

Here is a look into the bridal session of Karol Lara, a beautiful bride-to-be from Houston, Texas, United States. Here, the incredibly talented CivicPhotos captures some of the most stunning images with unique angles and poses this bride will no doubt cherish forever.

So take notes, ladies. This is what a bridal shoot is supposed to look like! Continue on to READ MORE >

Fourth of July Wedding Inspiration

Red, white, blue and a ton of American pride — that’s what makes a July 4th wedding truly spectacular. I envision a fun, casual celebration outdoors, finger lickin’ BBQ grub with all the fixin’s and sparklers or fireworks to top off the night.

Here are my top wedding decor accessories and favors to make your Independence Day festivities a true celebration to remember. Continue on to READ MORE >

Love Birds Wedding Inspiration

Love birds are the epitome of romance, aren’t they? These pretty birdies mate for life and they’re never afraid to show a little affection in public. Perfect for weddings!

You can dress them up for a black tie affair or keep them fun and natural for a more rustic look. Here is some inspiration and tips on how to make your love bird wedding absolutely perfect. Continue on to READ MORE >

Butterfly Wedding Inspiration

Butterflies are one wedding staple that I can never really get enough of, especially for spring and summertime weddings. Not only are they pretty and very versatile, but butterflies also have a little bit of a symbolic connection to marriage as well.

These delicate flutterers symbolize new life, new beginnings and a transformation from old to new, and they also represent elegance, freedom and beauty.

So to get you started, here is some inspiration and tips on how to make your butterfly wedding absolutely perfect. Continue on to READ MORE >

Mix & Match Cake Toppers for Interracial Brides & Grooms


Photo credit: Us Weekly

For all of the interracial couples out there, you’re not alone! And that’s why Weddingstar has a variety of mix and match wedding cake toppers to fit each of your unique relationships.

Look at Facebook mogul Mark Zuckerberg’s marriage to his longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan last month. He’s Caucasian and she’s of Chinese-Vietnamese decent. Hmm…I wonder what their cake topper looked like. Continue on to READ MORE >

Tips: Having a Perfect Wedding when you’re Expecting

Whether a baby bump has always been part of the wedding plans or not, being a pregnant bride shouldn’t change things too drastically. And even if the baby news was a surprise with only a few months to go until the big day, don’t panic. You can still have that dream wedding you have always imagined.

When we found out we were pregnant, my fiance and I chose to put off our big wedding until after the baby is born and we eloped to Las Vegas instead, but there’s no reason you have to do that too.

Just look at actress Drew Barrymore for example, and her recent marriage to Will Kopelman… Continue on to READ MORE >

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