16 of the Happiest Grooms You’ve Ever Seen
It's that moment every couple waits for - when the groom sees the love of his life and realizes that this day is really happening! It's a moment you can't recreate with poses; just a genuine, heartfelt reaction with only a few seconds to capture. Here are 16 grinning grooms that are sure to make your day a little brighter. 16) This groom from Swanton, Ohio who is beyond excited. 15) This groom from Dunedin, Florida who absolutely adores his girl. 14) This groom from Orlando, Florida who just got the first glimpse of his bride. 13) This groom from Orlando, Florida who looks like he just saw an angel. 12) This groom from
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
Sweet Wedding Cake Ideas (Happy Valentine’s Day!)
Tomorrow is Valentine's Day - a chance to take some away from your busy life and celebrate the person you love! Chocolate and candy are staples of this holiday, so we thought we'd share some our favorite "sweets" from our own couples. We love the creative touch that a wedding cake (or alternative) can add to each couple's unique day. Take a look at our Pinterest page for more inspiration from our real weddings -- we have a whole board of cakes! We also share photos live from our events on our Instagram (fairytale__productions with 2 underscores) and Facebook page so follow us to keep up with our latest weddings! Happy
Wedding Feature: Whitney & Ron
By Kristin Joseph, Sales & Online Media | This week, we'd like to feature some photos from the recent wedding of Whitney & Ron, who tied the knot on November 15th, 2014 at the beautiful Portofino on the River in Wyandotte, Michigan. You may have seen a few of these on our Facebook page! We loved the juxtaposition of the cool Autumn air with the warm colors and the little decoration details. However, more than anything, we loved how in LOVE the bride and groom are! Their gorgeous photos showcase sincere bliss and we are so grateful to have been a part of their special day. Congratulations Whitney &
Great Expectations – Let’s Talk About Wedding Photography
By Kristin Joseph, Sales & Online Media |Being engaged is one of the most exciting times of your life. We want you to soak it all in and enjoy every moment of your planning! But, we also want you have healthy expectations of your wedding photography so that you - and we - are set up for success.Here are the 4 best things that you can think through now and plan for the most magical wedding day possible:1) Months and years down the road, you will care much more about the photos you have printed than a flash drive full of files.If you pay someone to build
2015 Changes and Specials!
By Kristin Joseph, Sales & Online Media |With 2015 on its way, we wanted to let you in on a few package changes and our Specials and Discounts for this year!We are adding more choice into the Premium Video Package.When you book our Premium Video services, you will receive our Cinematic Edit, which will include a 10-20 minute Main Feature. We used to charge for Main Features that surpassed 10 minutes in length, but now we are including up to 20 minutes right in the original price. This will help us give you the best final product possible based on the footage that we have for
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
5 Ways to Slim Your Wedding Budget to Get What You Really Want
Your venue, food, and beverages will statistically be the place that you spend the most money on your wedding. You can end up wasting a lot of cash that could be used in more meaningful places if you’re not careful. Being smart about your guest list and catering is the best way to make sure your wedding budget goes to what's really important to you (especially in regards to photography and videography). Here are 5 ways to build a perfectly-sized guest list and catering plan so that you get the most out of your budget. 1) Prioritize your initial guest list into groups. Share a spreadsheet with your soon-to-be-spouse and color code
5 Ways to Get the Most with Your Wedding Photographer
By Kristin Joseph | Sales and Online MediaYour wedding photography is a big investment, but one that gives returns for a lifetime. Here are 5 tips we have to make sure you are getting the most for your money. 1) Choose the right one.Seems obvious, right? Well unfortunately there are a lot of people with cameras who call themselves wedding photographers, and it is your job to sort through them all.Do yourself a favor and ask these 6 questions:How extensive is their portfolio? Do they only have 10 great photos to show you from the 25 weddings they’ve done this year?How much experience do they have?