Laughing, Smiling, Loving – Veronica and Brian know what life is all about. Their Engagement Session was nearly canceled – of all the days for it to pour in Arizona! But the skies cleared just long enough for us to have fun and create some amazing images. We got some of the Best Engagement photos on Saturday….and the sun peeked through, right at the end!

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  • November 26, 2014 - 12:46 pm

    VANESSA - WOW THESE PHOTOS ARE JUST ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! SO BEAUTIFUL!!I THINK MY FAVORITE IS THE VERY FIRST PHOTO WITH THE FOUNTAIN! I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO KNOW WHAT THAT LOCATION IS!!! ITS JUST GORGEOUS AND SO DIFFERENT AND UNIQUE! JUST LOVE THESE PHOTOS! 🙂ReplyCancel

Pinterest Wedding planning is like Cake and Ice-cream.  They were meant to be together (although you don’t necessarily have to enjoy cake or ice cream for Pinterest to benefit your wedding planning ….personally like cake better)

I find it amazing actually – the concept of keeping all your ideas, images, videos
.in once simple place. But that’s the key – keeping it simple.

These 5 simple ideas will help you cruise through your wedding planning – and leave you refreshed and happy on your wedding day. This is not a “How to use Pinterest” blog post. I’m assuming you’re reading this because you already know how amazing it is and you want to use it the best way possible.

1)      Start off by organizing your boards. If you’re new-ish to Pinterest, then this is the easiest step. Label your wedding boards (oh yeah, and delete the boards they already have – so boring!) You’ll want to have an small number of boards to work with: Wedding dresses, Hair & Veils, Photo Ideas, Cake, DĂ©cor, Flowers, Engagement. I realize how easy it is to get carried away with a bunch of various boards. Refrain from having too many (how many is too many
I recommend staying under 8 wedding boards, remember – we’re trying to keep this simple). I realize that you’ll have personal boards as well – I’m simply referring to Pinterest Wedding Planning boards for the sake of this article.

2)      Don’t pin everything you see. I know – it’s difficult
.really really difficult. But we need to be judicious with our pinning. I don’t want you to have too many GOOD ideas. I want you to remember the GREAT ideas. Only pin when it’s something you want to do for your wedding. If you feel it necessary to pin “wish list” items (something you probably won’t do, but like the idea anyway) then make a Wedding Wish List board and put the items there. If you skip this step – Don’t Pin Everything – then you’re only making it harder on yourself. Too many ideas, too many options, not enough time
it’s stressful and overwhelming when you let it overcome you. This is the MOST IMPORTANT STEP

. Yeah, it is.

3)      Review what you’ve pinned. This isn’t just a game of “Who pinned the most items” (although I’d be interested to know who does hold that record). Review your boards, clean out items that are no longer interesting to you. Get rid of color schemes you’ve moved on from. Delete (yes, delete) the dresses you changed your mind about. In other words – keep your boards clean and organized. Don’t allow junk or unrelated items to clutter up your boards. This isn’t a “Dream Wedding” you’re planning for. This is for REAL. This is your wedding! Pin and Keep the items you are really going to use.

4)      Share your Boards. Your wedding planner wants to know what you are thinking about. Your DĂ©cor board will put the two of you on the same page. As a photographer, I can’t read your mind. But I do enjoy reviewing your photography ideas to see how we can incorporate it into our style. (side note: As a photographer, I want the ideas – but my clients understand that I will use them to create their own unique images.) You can share a board with your bridesmaids and collaborate with bridesmaids gowns. The options of sharing and collaborating are endless.

5)      Put it all together. Now that your ideas are catalogued on one easy website. Put it all together in real life. The photographer you choose should have images that complement the ones you’ve pinned. Your dĂ©cor/invitation can be designed and ordered based on the patterns, color themes, and other items you’ve decided on. The table settings and flower ideas can be sent to the wedding planner and florist. The last step is to bring it all together and USE Pinterest wedding planning to make your life easier.

I feel confident that if you follow these 5 simple steps – you’ll be well on your way to Pinterest Wedding Planning. Using the tools you have available to save time, energy, and above all
.being able to be happy and enjoy your wedding day. (Because that’s what it’s all about)

I’d love some feedback about how using Pinterest has helped you with your wedding planning. Feel free to comment below. (and if you disagree with me
I don’t mind, I still would love to know how you feel.)

Bonus – I just updated my blog
now when you hover over an image
the Pin It button shows up. I’m super stoked. If you want to take a minute to review my blog – I’d be honored if a few of my images made it to your pin board.

If you’re interested, here is my Pinterest page. Let me know what you think about my ideas J

 

Christina and Phil were married at Tre Bella in Mesa.

It was a fabulous day – even with a summer downpour an hour before the ceremony and the threat of rain all day…it turned out amazing. The sun came out – the clouds departed – and July 14th turned out wonderful.

It was hard to narrow down the images for the blog – I felt like they were all so amazing….

Christina brought a basket of snacks and necessities for her bridesmaids. Such a great idea!I LOVE LOVE LOVE this ring shot with the shoes. Seriously, my favorite!I always love having back-up photogs.

I did save the best for last – the light on this last image is spectacular. If you were to pick a favorite image from this wedding – which one would it be?

Guest Blog Post: Thank you Dan for this fabulous article!

Many of us could agree that when you move in with your partner, it is a very big deal.  A move like this creates new joys and new conflicts, all of which are an inevitable part of your development and growth with your partner. There’s no way to avoid conflict altogether when growing in any partnership, but following these tips will help make for an easier transition.

 

1. Share Household Duties

Who’s going to do the dishes? Mow the lawn? Vacuum? Do the laundry? Dividing up these activities from the onset of moving in together instead of bickering about ‘whose going to do what can make a difference in how smooth your landing will be. Moving by itself is stressful, not to mention, moving in with a new partner. So divide up those chores right away before the stress sets in. You’ll get along much better.

 

2. Get Clear about Money

Will you be combining your finances or keeping separate accounts? Will you combine your insurance?  Who will be paying the bills?  Never assume the other is taking care of the finances. Outline the responsibilities and monthly duties. Creating financial goals such as savings goals will strengthen your partnership and help you both stay on track.

 

3. Create Alone Time

Many couples forego their alone time once they live together, but it’s still important to have personal alone time. Make sure your friendships and family relationships are tended to and not neglected. Maintaining healthy relationships and keeping a balance of how and with whom you spend your time is important to creating a healthy partnership. You’ll appreciate your partner more, too.

 

4. Go Public, not Private
Some couples fall into the trap of staying home too much.  It could be routine, comfort, laziness, or other reasons. Whatever the reason, it’s important to keep the relationship sparking by getting out and participating in the world together. Go out to eat, see live music, take walks together and join with friends.  Sharing new life experiences will bring you and your partner closer together.

 

5. Decorate Together
Decorating together does more than just enhance the beauty of the home. It enhances intimacy by sharing ownership.  DĂ©cor isn’t the only time you’ll work together in your partnership, for sure.  Decorating will help you discover together how well you work together.  If you both enjoy working together, you can take on more challenging activities together!

 

6. Create House Rules
What are the house rules going to be?  Creating a list of rules (especially if there are children involved) will help to ensure a smooth running household.  For example, “pets do not sleep on the bed” could be considered a house rule.  House rules can help you both to steer clear of pet peeves and stay on each other’s good side.

 

7. Express Appreciation

Every partner needs appreciation.  Everyone needs to know they are thought about and cared for, so telling them and showing them with small gestures can make a big difference in your partner’s happiness in your relationship.  If you think it or feel it, share it!  They want to know, and it will come back to you also.

 

8. Talk about Merging Your Personal Items

When merging households, it’s a really great idea to talk beforehand about how you will be merging your personal items. Will you have enough space for both partners’ stuff?  Whose plates and silverware will you be using? What will you do with any duplicate items? Will you need to rent additional storage space or hold a yard sale? Who will you be using as a professional mover?

 

 

About the Author

Dan Meissner is the owner of Cor Moving Company. They are known as “the careful mover,” but they are also movers who care.

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