3 Wedding Trends of 2016 We Can’t Wait to Capture
Every year of weddings has its own set of trends that make it stand out. 2016 will be no different -- millenials are tying the knot with more of their own unique flavor than ever before. Here are 3 up-and-coming wedding trends that we can't wait to capture in 2016. #1 Shopping Local Food & Florals are the big ones here. Instead of having flowers shipped from different corners of the world, couples in 2016 are projected to provide more locally-grown, in-season floral arrangements for their decor, accents, and bouquets. Likewise for catering, more farm-to-table food options are expected to be served from local, sustainable growers. Not only does this give
Winter & Early Spring Engagement Photos Inspiration
Recently engaged? Congratulations! Having your Engagement Photos taken early is a great way to get ahead of the game on major planning pieces like your wedding website, Save the Dates, and even invitations. Don't shy away from the cooler temperatures of late Winter or early Spring -- you can make the climate work in your favor for your engagement session! Here's a little inspiration from Ashley & Alexander's recent engagement session in Rochester, Michigan -- we can't wait to capture their wedding on September 30th of this year! Details we love: Her manicured nails The wardrobe choices -- most engagement sessions are about an hour, which means that if you bring a coat
5 Benefits of Booking Your Wedding Services Together with Fairytale Productions
You have so many decisions to make when planning your wedding. One of the biggest ones right after you select your date and venue is, who to hire for the most important services of the day? Here are 5 reasons you should consider bundling your Photography, Videography, DJ, and Photo Booth with Fairytale Productions: #1 Amazing Savings Price should never be the only factor in choosing the team that will capture your wedding day memories for decades to come. However, every wedding has a budget, and you should want the most value for your investment. Our Bundle & Save packages have $1400+ of savings built right in, and that's
Post-Wedding Portraits: Why They’re a Great Idea
Wedding photography, along with videography, is one of the most important aspects of a wedding day. Both photography and videography are meant to capture the emotions, details, and memories of the day. But wedding photography is also meant to produce gorgeous portraits that you can put up in your home, at your desk at work, or include in your photo album for friends & loved ones to "ooh" and "aww" over. Sometimes, the hustle and bustle of a wedding day doesn't allow for the laid-back feel during the photo shoot that can help achieve the most beautiful portraits you'll keep and look at for years and years. On your wedding day, everyone
What is a Drone and why should I want it for my wedding video?!
If you're researching wedding videography these days, chances are you've come across the drone hype. So what is it and why is it the next big thing for wedding videos? A drone is an "unmanned aerial vehicle" (UAV) which means it can fly high into the air without having a pilot on board. Some drones, like what Amazon is working on for immediate delivery of products, are piloted autonomously by computers on board. For most wedding videographers, though, drones are navigated by a remote control that they use from the ground. Video drones have a very high quality camera on board that captures the landscapes and
The Ultimate Wow-Factor for Wedding Videography: The Love Story
By Kristin Joseph | Sales & Online Media Looking for a way to kick your wedding up a notch without opening a new line of credit? Interested in something that will last longer than one day (a lifetime, in fact)? The Love Story is the ultimate way to WOW your guests. It's a short video, usually 4 to 6 minutes, that captures your love as an engaged couple. Think of it like a Video Engagement Session. We spend several hours with you, getting some cinematic and romantic shots around your favorite locations. We can include interview-type audio as well, if you'd like to use the video how to explain how
5 Ways to Make Your Wedding Video So Much Sweeter (With Real Video Examples!)
By Kristin Joseph | Sales & Online Media As you can imagine, we watch a lot of wedding videos doing what we do! Every wedding film is touching and special in its own way as it tells the unique story of that unique bride and groom's wedding day. But every once in a while, a video comes by that seems to stand out a little, even to strangers who have never met the couple -- heartfelt, joyful, and even emotional videos. Here are 5 things that you can plan into your day to make your wedding video even more beautiful and moving. 1) Write letters to each other the day before
What Sets Us Apart?
We know that our clients have choices when it comes to selecting wedding services. Whether you've already booked with us or haven't just yet, we wanted to give you a few reasons that Fairytale Productions is set apart from other companies. 1) We have the best value for high quality. We never claim to be the cheapest company (after all, you get what you pay for!), but we do continually strive to give you the best value for your investment with us. We know better than anyone that every wedding is unique, and we have constructed packages for all different budgets. Our photography packages range from $1295
Holiday Gift Ideas for an Engaged Friend or Couple
By Kristin Joseph, Sales and Online Media |As we discussed in our last blog, thousands of couples get engaged between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day every year. Here are some thoughtful holiday gift ideas for any of your friends or family members who are planning a wedding.1) MoneyThere's no dancing around it - putting on a wedding is incredibly expensive. If you can spare some cash for the happy couple, then gift it with a little note like: "Please add to the [rehearsal dinner/bachelor party/wedding/honeymoon] fund!"2) Spa TreatmentsMost people who have not gone through the process of planning an event as big and important as a wedding cannot truly relate
Wedding Planning During the Holidays
By Kristin Joseph, Sales & Online Media |Holiday Season is officially here!Here at Fairytale Productions, we want to wish you a joyous time with your loved ones. This time of year is the best time to press "pause" on the rest of life and focus on delicious meal celebrations, gift-giving, and family time.However, we recommend that you set aside a LITTLE bit of time to keep working on your wedding planning too. Not only will this keep it from building up on you later on, but the more you book by the end of the year, the farther ahead you are from the January rush.Thousands of