Wedding Word Wednesday: First Look
In 2010, I wrote about the "First Look" and why couples should consider doing a first look before their wedding ceremony. Photographers call this a number of things including, "First Sight", "Reveal" or even "First Glance". Basically, your photographer will stage the first time you see each other for the very first time. Instead of this taking place at the wedding ceremony, it is set up ahead of time before formal portraits are taken. There are many reasons for this. Photographers love this because it allows for more photography time. My favorite reason, besides plenty of time for photos, is that the couple will get to spend some quality time together before the ceremony. If you've ever been married, you realize that ALL eyes are on you when you walk down the aisle. It's a beautiful moment and yet it isn't so private and is extremely nerve wracking for shyer types. After the ceremony is over, you're whisked away for photos and then the reception starts. The rest of the night is spent greeting and thanking guests. With a First Look, you're able to get rid of some of the jitters as well as spend a few moments alone together. Also, so many couples find that this is so much less stressful!
Photo: Chelsea Nicole Photography
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Engagement Session: Lindy and Dang
Lindy and Dang woke up (before) the crack of dawn for their engagement photos by Chelsea Nicole and when you see the photos below you'll understand why! Next May, they will exchange vows at the Shrine of the Most Holy Redeemer Church and celebrate with a reception at the Mandarin Oriental. Can't wait!
Photos: Chelsea Nicole
Hair and Makeup: Lori White
Locations: Red Rock Canyon and Red Rock Casino
Head over to Chelsea's blog for additional photos from their engagement session.
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Alice in Wonderland Baby Shower
Our friends Sara and Angelica planned a really adorable Alice in Wonderland inspired co-ed baby shower for us back in March! I just love all the bright colors! Our yummy food (excluding desserts) was catered by Renaissance Catering and our friends over at Enchanted Florist provided all the beautiful flowers. A HUGE thanks to The Pottery Shop for letting us invade their shop and for setting up some of the pretty decor.
We had so much fun!!
Our friend Chelsea Nicole captured some cool images. You should see the kind of work she does at a WEDDING. THANK YOU again!!
Also, our party was recently featured on the Pepper Design Blog! How exciting!
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Real Las Vegas Wedding: Amber and Bill, Part III
Amber and Bill at the famous Red Rock Casino chandelier
Our couple posing with the Las Vegas showgirls
Congratulations again Amber and Bill! I hope you're enjoying the married life. I wish you decades of health, happiness, and love!
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Real Las Vegas Wedding: Amber and Bill, Part II
Wedding reception at Red Rock Casino. I love the teal table linen they chose.
Tall centerpieces of elegant white carnation balls in a cylinder glass
Photos of old Las Vegas casinos were used for their table names.
UFC Groom's Cake
I love the pattern on the three tiered round white wedding cake
Sweetheart table
Mini root beer floats
You can't have a vintage Vegas wedding without Las Vegas showgirls!
Or Frank Sinatra...
Frank Sinatra was a hit!
Wedding Coordination: Green Orchid Events
Ceremony: Guardian Angel Cathedral
Reception: Red Rock Casino, Resort, Spa
Floral: Enchanted Florist
Linen: BBJ Linen
Photographer: Chelsea Nicole
Frank Sinatra Impersonator: Gary Anthony, Major Entertainment Production, Inc
DJ and Showgirls: LasVegasDJ.net
Transportation: Bell Trans
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Real Las Vegas Wedding: Amber and Bill, Part I
Amber and Bill are a super cool couple who won our annual Wedding Day Coordination Contest! I'm excited to show you their photos which will be broken up in three days because there were so many to choose from! Amber and Bill cruising the Las Vegas Strip during their engagement session with Chelsea Nicole.
Isn't this vintage style ring beautiful?
Fun bridal group photos inside Guardian Angel Cathedral.
Love this!
Check back tomorrow for more fun photos from their wild, crazy, and beautiful wedding reception at Red Rock Resort!
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Green Orchid Events Featured on The Wedding Chicks
I am so excited to announce that Amber & Bill's recent Vintage Vegas themed wedding was featured on the front page of an awesome and popular wedding blog - The Wedding Chicks!
Special thanks to the wonderful team:
Photography: Chelsea Nicole Ceremony Venue: Guardian Angel Cathedral Reception Venue: Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa Floral Designer: Enchanted Florist Linen: BBJ Linen Chiavari Chairs: Las Vegas Party Rentals Frank Sinatra Impersonator: Gary Anthony DJ & Showgirls: Greg Steele Transportation: Bell Trans
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NYC Couple Amber and Bill to wed in Las Vegas!
Amber and Bill are getting married tomorrow! Amber is a Las Vegas native who lives in New York! How fun and exciting!
Their wedding is inspired by the glitz and glamour of 1950s/1960s Las Vegas and will take place at Red Rock Casino following a church ceremony at Guardian Angel Cathedral.
I'm looking forward to working with my talented wedding florist friends over at Enchanted Florist as well as fabulous Las Vegas wedding photographer Chelsea Nicole!
P.S. I can't wait to see the showgirls. And no, I'm not being sarcastic.
My New Headshots by Chelsea Nicole
I was long overdue for professional head shots for my website. The only professional photos I had were bridal photos that I did for fun with my friend Candace Simpson from Elegant Images or photos as a singer in full stage makeup and costume - neither of which are appropriate for a wedding planner's website and blog. After talking to Liene Stevens of Splendid Communications during a recent Blogging Bootcamp seminar, I scheduled my photo session with Chelsea Nicole! The photos are ready so check out her blog! I'll be blogging about my photos once I see the rest of them and pick out my personal favorites!
Check out this video of three Las Vegas Wedding Photographers in action!
PUG stands for "Pictage Users Group" and we've got a local chapter! The Las Vegas Pug group is open to all professional photographers and anyone interested can find out more information on the Las Vegas PUG Page: vegaspug.wordpress.com Check out the below video from the most recent meeting of these talented young Las Vegas wedding photographers (Chelsea Nicole, Adam Trujillo, Suzi Lighten) in action!
I had so much fun watching this video that I had to ask my friends if I could share this with you!
What the Pug!!! from Terrence Lighten on Vimeo.
Terrence Lighten of Lighten Films
