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Ideas for Neon Wedding Signs to Spark Your Love

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Neon Wedding Signs

Every wedding requires something unique to set it apart from the others. That highlight is a neon wedding sign. Any wedding theme, whether modern or classic, can use neon wedding signs.

being a wedding phtoographer, I see so many different types of wedding decor, but I keep thinking of those weddings who took it one step further and had something unique made just for their wedding.

It could be vynal stickers of the bridal couple’s names on the dancefloor, the bride being lowered into the reception by hot airballoon, or perhaps some custom name neon? You can place a neon wedding sign near your bar, on the dance floor, or as a background.

A Personalized neon wedding sign can give your wedding a unique touch. With the assistance of a professional, discover more entertaining lighting tricks and get ideas for your wedding décor.  Below are some suggestions for incorporating this elegant feature into your party.

Bride and groom kiss under neon wedding signs

Make a Neon Sign for the Backdrop of Your Wedding

Your wedding backdrop will seem lively and modern with a neon sign added. For a creative touch to your wedding album, ask your photographer to take pictures of your guests in front of your wedding sign.

Display Your New Last Name With a Neon Sign

Your customized neon sign may serve as more than simply temporary wedding décor. Together, bring your neon sign inside your new house and devise a unique method to display it. As a memento of your wedding, hang it over the bar or in an entertainment area.

Decorate Your Greenery Wall With Neon Sign

A greenery wall is an elegant and low-maintenance background for your wedding. Adding a neon sign that will catch visitors’ eyes elevates this concept.

Use Neon to Design Your Initials

Use your initials as a more subtle alternative for a customized neon wedding sign. You will adore this timeless look for many years to come. Neon signs are a timeless way to spell out your initials.

Transform Your Wedding Bar With Neon

Use whatever design you want for your neon sign to display over your wedding bar, a funny statement, a wordplay, or both. Use your signage to highlight the personality or theme of your wedding. With the aid of a professional, discover even more ideas for wedding bars.

#Hashtag Neon Wedding Signs

A creative approach to encourage guests to utilize your wedding hashtag on social media is with the neon wedding signs. After your wedding, you will have a digital wedding album that is candid to peruse while you await your photographer and videographer to finish editing your stylish images and videos.

Neon wedding signs are a fun way to draw attention to your wedding decor.

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How Should Your Neon Wedding Signs Be Hung?

Neon signage is a feature with which you can have a lot of fun and creativity, so think about what you want it to convey, Then choose a location to hang it. Display it behind your band at the bandstand, beside the reception bar area, or on the DJ booth. You can either surround it with flowers and greenery or just let it shine on the wall and make a statement on its own.

Your event planner, design team, and maybe your venue will collaborate to come up with a secure and reliable way to hang your customized sign. You can achieve your concept with an event planner, wedding décor firm, and other suppliers.

How Do You Choose the Text for Your Neon Wedding Sign?

You may find many ideas for your wedding décor online. Browse some wedding galleries to see examples of actual weddings and inspiration for your own, as well as suggestions for the menu, beverages, invites, and more. Consider working with a professional as your go-to resource for all things related to wedding and event planning if you are unfamiliar with the internet or would prefer to speak with someone in person.

Echo Neon’s neon signs are certain to give your event uniqueness and a means to infuse new energy into your event. More so, they are easy to install yourself.

The Adelaide Advertiser wedding of the week

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This week I was awarded the ‘Advertiser wedding of the week’ from the Adelaide-based Newspaper The Advertiser. Published on page 30 of the Weddings section in the Monday 27th October edition of the newspaper, the Advertiser wedding of the week was actually a wedding I had shot almost 2 months prior.

Renae and Craig’s wedding was held at the Coriole Vineyards in Mclaren Vale and was a wedding that took advantage of my flexible hourly-based wedding package so to be awarded the Advertiser wedding of the week was quite a surprise as I did not have shots of the groom’s preparation, nor most of the reception. Renae and Craig said that the Advertiser had been in contact with them looking to use their photos for a feature in their paper, but I did not expect to be the Advertiser wedding of the week.

Advertiser wedding of the week

Advertiser wedding of the week

If the font is too small and hard to read in the image above, here is the writeup-

FOR Craig and Renae, when it comes to sentimental proposal locations, Devil’s Peak, in the Flinders Ranges, ticked all the boxes. After all, it was where the couple – who met through a friend – had their first date and lived for a year. So it was fitting then for Craig to ask Renae that life-changing question during a picturesque location.

For the happy duo, creating a relaxed atmosphere at their wedding was first and foremost. They chose McLaren Vale venue, Coriole Vineyards, to host both ceremony and reception. Family and friends travelled from near and far for the occasion, including guests from as far as Hong Kong. The reception venue was dressed in a rustic theme, and guests were treated to a Bracegirdle’s chocolate fountain and a candy bar. But when Then by Brad Paisley began to softly play, it was time for the bride and groom’s first dance as husband and wife.

Renae said the day was filled with highlights from start to finish. “But the standout moment would have to be dancing the night away with family and friends,” she said. The bridal party included Rebecca Scully, Belinda Kelly, Jodie Grimm, Michel Smale, Tim Brice and Hamish Smith. Pageboy was the couple’s son Rily Watson. Renae, 31, is the daughter of Francis and Ellen Watson of Marino. Craig, 36, is the son of Chris Ranger, of Glengowrie, and the late Mike Ranger.

Article by Roxanne Allan of Advertiser Weddings

6 Best Picture Frames To Display Your Favourite Wedding Photos 

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Display Your Favourite Wedding Photos

Weddings are considered one of the best days in a person’s life. Given its value, surely you won’t let the amazing photos just sit on your computer or in a box. You can show those gorgeous captured events honourably by documenting them in wedding photo frames. They become valuable home décor that tell the story of your love and of that magical day. Whatever your style, whether glam, rustic, classic or something in between, you’re sure to find some frames that suit your home perfectly.

You can get these frames as gifts for your wedding, shower, engagement, or other occasions, so don’t forget to put them on your registry. To help you decide what to get, here are the six best picture frames to display your wedding photos.   

6 Best Picture Frames To Display Your Favourite Wedding Photos

 

  • Personalized Wedding Picture Frames

Personalized photo frames for your wedding shots are fabulous items to feature your wedding photo. Who wouldn’t adore this affordable style produced from scratch with love? 

Materials can be wood, metal, glass, or plastic. It is the perfect variation of materials to make a personalized picture frame that features grey edges, the couple’s name and wedding year in a charming script. Not just that, there are many more ideas to choose from, widening your imagination to reach your preferred design. 

white wall with photos of the family in various photo frames

  • Floating Frames

Floating frames are trendy these days to ensure your photo is at the centre of attention. Depending on what will complement your home decor, you can choose between a variety of materials such as brass or matte black bolts. With a plain light background theme, it will contrast with the frame and highlight it with some warm spotlight.   

  • Touchscreen Digital Picture Frame

If you seek to be in the modern style, go high-tech with this touchscreen digital picture frame. This frame allows you to display hundreds of photos that rotate throughout the day. Aside from that, you can also highlight your favourite picture from your best wedding photos. Therefore, this saves you from the heartbreak of having to select a few ones to feature on your home, as you can have them shown throughout the day. 

  • Customized Two Frame With Sand Ritual

This customised picture frame is a good option if you seek to elevate your beachy wedding theme. Such an item can display two photos, and the frame is designed for a couple who had their wedding on the beach, using coloured sand as a ritual symbol.  

Thus, this customized frame is the best picture frame for a couple who wants to treasure the rituals made on their wedding day and seek to highlight them in their home.

  • Wooden Photo Ledge

If a classic picture frame for your wedding or any event is what attracts you, why not go for a classic wooden photo ledge? 

Such an item can help you display several photos at a time and effortlessly rotate or replace them as your mood changes. This frame is easy to install and use. 

If you’re interested in it but couldn’t purchase it anywhere near you, it’s easy to make it yourself too. Materials needed are only basic materials for carpentry, like wood, metal or plastics. Paints and polishing can be used, too, depending on your preferred design and liking. Simply put, you can definitely do whatever your mood will lead you.  

  • Acrylic And Brass Picture Frame

Couples with an extra and ultra-modern aesthetic attitude will love the combination of acrylic and brass with a sleek frame or wooden stand design. Adding some small glittery lights or a spotlight pointing to the structure is undoubtedly an excellent way to feature a wedding photo. 

It’s also beneficial because it can be in a trio of versatile sizes. These frames can be designed to stand alone as blocks or thin with a wooden stand. They’re great for narrow surfaces or on a centre accent table. 

Acrylic mounted prints

 

You’ve spent months preparing, planning, and designing your wedding day, and once it’s over, the most pleasing way to relive it for years is through beautiful and captivating photos. So Display your favourite wedding photos!

Possibilities are limitless when it comes to framing your bridal portraits and wedding photos. You can devote an entire wall in your home to a set of gallery frames by gathering all your hundreds and favourite images. A large frame at the centre of a lighted wall is also classy.  

Whatever your tone, likes or style, there’s always a perfect frame to exhibit your treasured memories and help you reminisce those events that happened for years.

 

Important Wedding Photography Dos and Don’ts

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Wedding Photography Dos and Don’ts

All photographers view weddings as a major day. This is because the amount of responsibility on the shoulders of wedding photographers is gargantuan. After all, it’s one of the biggest days in the life of the couple involved. In that case, there is no question that nerves will always be part of the equation for each and every wedding that they cover.

The key to successfully executing wedding photography is to ensure that both the groom and bride are comfortable in front of the camera’s lenses. A pre-wedding photoshoot is a great way to manage the nerves on both sides and establish better rapport between the photographer and the couple as well – but it’s not a requirement.

I feel as though being a successful wedding photographer is really all about putting the trust in oneself and your experience in order to be confident in capturing the day no matter what is thrown your way. Being flexible is very important.

bride in the Watershed Wedding reception area

There are also some wedding photography dos and don’ts that really need to be heeded at every wedding. While these guidelines are primarily for your wedding photographer, knowing these will help you be more mindful of photography details during your big day.

Some simple Wedding Photography Dos and Don’ts

  • DO focus on even the smallest details

Weddings are planned months in advance, and often, even years. It’s safe to assume that even the most minute detail was well-thought-out and has some sort of significance. Aside from candid couple photos, and even some sneaky shots of guests with their guard down, the photographer should look at the setting and small details the bridal couple has put effort into.

Your photographer should ensure there’s a photo of the entertainment at the reception, especially if it’s your favourite performer. Shots of buffet or plated meals are a must, too. If an heirloom has been passed down to either bride or groom, a captured snap of that should not be missed as well. 

This is something you should communicate to your photographer – as even the best wedding photographers may sometimes miss a ‘must have’ shot that you expect to have. Despite it being best to let your photographer have freedom to do their thing – pointing out small details would always be appreciated.

Guest gift

  • DON’T stand out so much or call attention to yourself

Weddings and the receptions that follow are incredible training grounds for photographers to be ninjas. It’s important that people are able to feel unobstructed by cameras suddenly in their face, or by constantly being asked if they’d like a photo. While there may be an idea for a great group shot, the photographer shouldn’t start pulling people from different corners together just for a shot unless it feels absolutely necessary.

OMG an engagement ring

  • DO use natural light where possible

Authenticity comes through in a photo well when natural light is involved. There’s a lot of family and friends at these events, which leads to emotions running high. These are some of the best moments in the life of both the groom and the bride, so it’s best to make sure the day is captured accordingly and reflects as much. Even if you have a flash kit, only use it when absolutely necessary; nothing beats the magic of natural sunlight.

bride looking out window as she gets ready

  • DON’T get caught up in capturing everything

Aside from the key shots, there’s a lot of room for candid wedding photos. If the photographer finds themselves missing a moment by a few seconds, don’t dwell on it. There should be another candid moment worth capturing after all. The photographer shouldn’t attempt staging the shot either. It’s natural to miss some things, since it’s practically impossible to photograph every minute or instance during a wedding and reception.

If a bride asks for a specific photo though – it’s certainly best practice to go grab it! haha

Laughing and playing

Weddings are undoubtedly special for the couple getting married, which is one main reason why wedding photographers feel immense pressure. A good way to start a good working relationship between you and the photographer is a pre-wedding shoot. There are several wedding photography dos and don’ts, and it’s vital you choose a photographer where these comes naturally.

Looking for wedding photography services? Contact SvenStudios today! Allow us to craft the precious memories of your wedding day in a fun and relaxed way.

 

10 Honeymoon Tips For An Amazing Trip

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10 Honeymoon Tips For An Amazing Trip

You deserve an eventful trip to beautiful places for your honeymoon. Planning a great wedding is crucial, but you also need a perfect honeymoon to complete your experience. Your wedding requires you to be conscious of your guests, friends, and family as you make memories. However, your honeymoon is the real introduction to married life where you and your spouse would get to know each other intimately. This is why you must take note of some essential honeymoon tips to guide you through your trip.

10 Honeymoon Tips For An Amazing Trip

1.   Plan it Together

Marriage is a partnership. You can start living the reality of that fact even while planning for your honeymoon. Make sure that you and your spouse are actively involved in the planning process to ensure that it is not one-sided. Consider your partner’s interests when choosing the right destination, the duration, and the convenient time to travel. Considering these factors would require a lot of compromises and selfless thinking so you can meet each other’s needs.

Santorini Couple Shoot

2.   Plan Early

Planning a wedding is tiring; however, combining it with plans for your honeymoon can be nerve-wracking. This is why you must ensure that everything goes smoothly. Check out for events you both might want to attend and see if you could schedule your honeymoon around that period. Also, take the necessary breaks off work to ensure you can enjoy your honeymoon to the fullest. You can book your flight tickets ahead of time to cut down on costs and even get hotels that offer special services to new couples.

3.   Set A Realistic Budget

To enjoy an eventful trip, you need a reasonable budget that can cater to both of your needs. There’s nothing cheap about a memorable trip for your honeymoon, and it’s best if you set money aside to cater for it. You need to consider the cost of flight tickets, accommodation, food, and other experiences you would love to have during the trip. If you want a worry-free experience, you should settle the financial aspect.

4.   Create The Perfect Itinerary

It’s normal for you to get excited about your honeymoon. However, you can plan hectic activities, touring, and sightseeing that will wear you out easily. Avoid the temptation to do many things within a short time; it would only leave you to steal the perfect moment from yourself. Create a plan with lazy walks across the beach or intimate talks on the balcony. These activities would help you regain energy and make you spend quality time with your spouse. Take out time to relax your nerves; you can even schedule a spa session that would help you achieve that.

couples photography small

5.   Get Some Help

You can always find ways to lessen the workload when planning an eventful trip. Instead of handling it, you can get a travel agent to book a package for you both. Choose the one that covers hotel bookings, tours, and feeding. Also, some agencies offer discounts for new couples that can help them save costs while having the best time of their lives. Perform thorough research to find the best agencies that provide premium service for new couples.

6.   Choose The Right Timing

Most couples assume they have to leave for their honeymoon immediately after getting married. However, that’s only a myth that happens in fairy tales. Planning your wedding can be exhausting and it’s only fair that you get some rest before you go on a trip.

One of the great Honeymoon tips I can give you is take some time to blow off steam from the heavy dancing and singing you’ve done at your wedding reception. Afterwards, you can go on your honeymoon, that way; you’d be refreshed to enjoy the pleasant experience. Timing is key which is why you must carefully consider it when planning your honeymoon to avoid unexpected situations.

7.   Plan Surprises

Since you would be spending the rest of your life with someone you love deeply, it’s only proper for you to make them feel special during the honeymoon. You can spice up the entire trip by paying for an event that you both didn’t plan for initially. Make sure you choose something that would delight your spouse; if your husband loves games, you can find the nearest game centre to get him excited. On the other hand, you can take your wife shopping for new clothing items. Whatever you decide, make sure it suits their needs.

8.   Capture Your Moments

Although you would go on multiple trips as a couple, your honeymoon only happens once. This is why you need to capture every moment to help you remember this lovely event even after you’ve gone home. Imagine showing your children cute pictures from your honeymoon after decades of marriage. You can take a camera along or use a smartphone that captures vivid images. Don’t forget to make videos also because they always have a way of putting a smile on your face when things get difficult.

What would be even better though would be to enlist the help of a local professional photographer for a bit of a photoshoot – similar to an engagement shoot!

Belair National Park engagement photo

9.   Pack Smart

If you plan to visit multiple destinations, it can be burdensome to pack too much stuff. New brides, don’t try to take all of your new shoes and clothes. It’s good that you’re excited but you need to reduce what you pack. Try to study the weather of your destination to determine the perfect clothes to take along. Also, take out materials that would take too much room in your bag.

10.  Try Out New Meals

What’s an amazing trip with great food? One fun part you must explore during your honeymoon trip is the food, especially the ones specific to the culture of the people. This way, you can spice up your adventure and include something new in your archives. No need to stick with boring meals when you can explore new ones.

Santorini Food