{Tips & Advice} Why you NEED a videographer!

Do you really need a videographer? YES! Ask anyone that has been married without having a videographer and more times than not, they regret not being able to replay their vows, toasts and first dance! You never realize how important you think this is till its something you regret not having. It is the ONLY way you will be able to hear some of the most important moments in your life!

We sat down a moment with some of our favorite people, Adrianne and Atek and asked them, Why would you say each bride NEEDS a videographer. Here's what they said......

Your wedding day had taken months maybe years to plan - the dress, the flower, the cake - what do you have after it's all over? Memories like a wedding day need to be documented and archived for you and your future family. It's so often said " a picture is worth a thousand words" but a video, with sound and action, it's priceless. We here at Turquoise Video all too often hear from brides about how a friend or family member really regrets not hiring a videographer, so our clients understand how important documenting their wedding day is.

 

 

 

 You don't have to go out and spend thousands of dollars to get in on film either, there are tons of companies that can film and edit a nice DVD for less than $1800.00. But if you want a highly edited and artistically filmed wedding, then you'll be looking at prices around $2800 and up.

We recently received an email from a bride that just finished watching her "wedding highlight" and said "Omg we love love love it:)))) Y'all did an amazing job...!!! Our families think it is beautiful!!!! It's so cool because it takes you right back to all those moments and I can't imagine a couple getting married without having a great videographer!! Best purchase ever!"

She probably summed it up in those few words "best purchase ever!".

 

Adrianne Porcelli

Turquoise Video Productions

817.235.9801

www.tvideoproductions.com

LIKE USwww.facebook.com/TurquoiseVideo

 

Photo Credits :

Tracy Autem Photography
Dixie Dixon Photography

 

{Tips and Advice} Why having a makeup artist is so important!

We have noticed that our brides tend to leave choosing their hair/makeup team till the last minute and sometimes, they choose to let that detail go since their budget has gone overboard with other details. We cannot express how important and fabulous it is to have your makeup done by a proffesional the day of your wedding!

We just attended a wedding (actually two) this past week that Jennifer Trotter with Lip Service Makeup Artistry did our makeup and/or the brides, so we have first hand knowledge of the magic she can work! Seriously, we're trying to figure out how she can do our makeup for us everyday!

During our time with her, even though we were supposed to remain still, apparently we have very expressive faces, we asked her what the top questions were that brides asked her. Here's the scoop we got!

 

1.      I don’t like to wear too much makeup, can you make me look good, but still like myself?

(Yes!  It’s all in the technique, but I can make you look polished and more glamorous while still looking like yourself.)

2.      Can you do the whole wedding party or just me? 

(Yes!  I can do the entire bridal party if you’d like, or just you.   )

 

3.      Why should the whole wedding party get makeup done?

(If some people get makeup done and some don’t, the look of your wedding party is inconsistent…some will have too much, some not enough.  When people only book a partial, the ones who didn’t plan on it ALWAYS want it done, better to plan ahead.)

4.      What do you charge?

(It depends on what you want.  I need to know what services you need (trial run, bridal, etc.), how many in your wedding party, where we’re doing makeup. I take all of that information and then create a custom package for you with discounts built in based on the number of services you book.)

5.      What kind of makeup do you use and do you provide all the materials?

(I use mainly MAC and Smashbox cosmetics, but I also use L’Oreal and Revlon on occasion….good products come at all price points!  Not everything I use is super expensive, but it’s all high quality.)

 

To meet Jennifer and see the top 10 questions she says you should ask any potential vendor, join us at the Unbridaled Open House at Bliss Bridal Salon on June 4th from 6-8 pm!

 

Lip Service Makeup Artistry

972-345-0655

lipservicemakeup@gmail.com

 

Photo Credits to:

Tracy Autem Photography

Michelle Peyronet Photography

Alta Moda Photography

{Tips, Tricks, & Advice} The "Cardinal Rules" of Wedding Gown Shopping

Since, wedding gown shopping is in full swing and the busy season is upon us, we thought we'd repost one of the most important pieces of advice for shopping for your wedding gown from "Say Yes to the Dress's", Randy Fenoli!  Here ya go, ladies, listen up!

On a recent episode of Say Yes to the Dress on TLC, Kleinfeld Fashion Director Randy Fenoli offered “The Cardinal Rules of Wedding Dress Shopping.” As simple as these rules may sound, following them can help any bride find her perfect wedding dress with out all the stress.

1) “Don’t try on a dress that is outside of your budget”
A bride will inevitably fall in love with one she cannot afford and will be very disappointed when she can't have it.

2) “Don’t keep secrets from the bridal consultant”
If the bride has already seen something somewhere else that she likes, she should let the store consultant know so she can work with her.

3) “Leave the entourage at home”
It’s ok to bring a friend or family member but the more people a bride brings, the more opinions she will hear and the more confused she might be.

4) “Once you find a dress, stop shopping”
Some brides keep shopping because they are afraid they will miss their “perfect dress.” According to Kleinfeld’s, 90% of the brides who keep shopping actually stick to their original choice.

5) “Don’t get your heart set on a dress you saw in a magazine”
The bride should keep an open mind and try on a few dresses. The one she saw in a magazine might not suit her when she tries it on.

and finally.........

6) “Always wear underwear (when trying on wedding dresses)”