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I am so happy for you. Can't wait till you get back and tell us all about it!! Carla

Quote: Originally Posted by Keira I was thinking about having a cocktail party when we return. Think Marilyn Monroe, red carpet, cocktail party. Perhaps thats too formal though since our wedding isn't going to be too formal. I really like the idea Adidas Angel had so thats got me thinking in a whole new direction. Either way my question to everyone is this, when is it not appropriate to wear my wedding dress again at an AHR? I love my dress and I'm really hoping I can find an excuse to wear it more then once. If you want to wear it again, then go for it. There are a lot of brides who are wearing it again. I may end up wearing it again, who knows after I get it on they may have to pry it off my body. LOL

WOW! You have such great photos.

WOO HOOO! Another 2010 bride. A couple months ago there were only a couple of us. So glad to see so many others! Welcome to BDW and happy planning. Carla

Oh how sweet!! Your story made me cry. You have one great FI. Carla

Yep I made sure I would be getting hi-res digital negatives that have been edited. So I know she knows photoshop and she appears to be good at it too. I am not to bad with photoshop so I can always give it a try. I tried to look up a good tutorial but couldn't find much that was helpful. I really like her so maybe if she doesn't do that I will take you up on that offer. BTW Thank you for offering, helps me to know if all else fails I can do it myself.

Thanks Morgan! I think you hit the nail on the head with all the evals. I loved the ones by Jeremy but I couldn't figure out why I wasn't jumping up and down yelling "he's the one". Once you said that about the pictures having no connection/romance I went, THAT'S WHY!!! I am really leaning towards Laurie for all the reasons you said. She has only been doing it for about a year but you can tell she is good. I think the pictures of the dogs really gave her that edge as we want our puppy (possible 2 puppies since we might be getting another) in our pictures. I emailed her and ask if she could remove my braces in the pictures. Keeping fingers crossed.

Quote: Originally Posted by coppergoddess13 Has anyone heard if you are allowed to play your own music (from a cd) if you are having dinner in one of the a la cartes as your reception (in a sectioned off area)? I'm assuming not, but Rocio hasn't answered me, so I just wondered if anyone else had heard. Thanks! From what I read a lot of the a la cartes have live music. Which one are you looking at for your reception?

One more thought that just came to me, could DPI be part of your problem? I know for great printing you should have your images at 300 DPI...

Got info on one more: Chicago Wedding Photography by Laurie Peacock She is now top of the list....

All of our guests are wearing whiteneutral colors so I told my bridesmaids pick out any dress or skirt they liked as long as it was whiteneutral. Needless to say it made everyone happy. Carla

I think its a great idea! I wish everything could come through my email. LOL They look so cute. Did you do the design work yourself? Carla

Very nice! You did a great job. Carla

So I have heard back from a good number of the photogs I emailed. Here is my top three so far based on price, getting digital negatives and artistic/photo journalistic style. 1.) Engagements Dayna Schroeder Photography Concerns: LOVE the style of the 2 newest posts but not so much the older 2. Wondering what style I will get.... 2.)Jeremy Lawson Photography No concerns. He is a little bit more than the other 2 but love his work. Still waiting to hear back to see if he can photoshop/edit out my braces. 3.) Kevin Weinstein (click on the engagement link towards bottom of page Concerns: he doesn't do any photoshop editing and I would have to pay a professional extra to remove my braces out of the picture. I need some honest opinions, what do you think of them? Thanks all! Carla

You are completely right, you will want to make yours in RGB. Most printer then convert to CYMK for printing. Carla

Quote: Originally Posted by Cattie I'm doing my AHR invites with the clear avery labels. Yep us too.

Quote: Originally Posted by Soon2beWed09 Ok Im new to the site...what is trash the dress? What is AHR? I'm so lost...Does that cermony take part at all destination weddings? The goal of a TTD is to have some amazing images in a relaxed atmosphere. Trash the dress is NOT always actually trashing the dress, sometimes it means just get it wet. I saw it on one of Del Sol's videos where they retitled it wash the dress. Most dresses can actually get wet and nothing will happen to them. Here look at these from Del Sol: del Sol Photography - Movie - Trash The Dress Sol Tamargo Photography Wedding Photojournalism del Sol Photography associate photographer Vincent del Sol Photography associate photographer Vincent An AHR is a at home reception. And what ceremony are you referring to? Carla

Its not quite a letter but here are my boarding pass STD's. You might be able to use the dear family and friends section on mine. Carla http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t31653

Quote: Originally Posted by DallasAshli Yes, that helps! Thanks! How much is the pro charging you for just one hour if you dont mind me asking? I hadn't considered that. I looked at several sites and the prices all seem to start around $1000 and we just dont have that in the budget. Of course, that is for a package including several hours of video. DOH! I just went to Paul's website and the price list has changed. It use to say $400 per hour but now it only lists them as starting in 3 hour packages for $1200... Well back to the drawing board. If I find a person to do it for just an hour I will let you know. Carla

Quote: Originally Posted by ~*petals*~ My photog is based in Northwest Indiana but shoots in Chicago on a regular basis & I'd definitely recommend her. Good luck-- can't wait to see your pics, whatever you decide to do! Oh! I will have to email her for a quote. Your picture are just beautiful! We decided that Chicago would be the best place. After I showed him a few photogs I found he was all for it. Plus he LOVES Chicago, one of his favorite places to visit. At least its on decision down and a ton more to go. LOL

Quote: Originally Posted by Tlseege LOL. Yeah... you sound just like me!! Trust me, you'll find a great photographer for a great deal! Just wait for it! How far away from Chicago are you? We live about 2.5 hours from Chicago but my FI's family is looking to possible move to Bowling Green which is a suburb of Chicago. So if his dad takes the job there that means we have free room and board. I am keeping my fingers crossed he takes the job, I really want them back close to us.

You are soooo right about the waiting being the hardest part! I am refreshing my email everyone couple minutes waiting to see if any of them have emailed.

I think you are doing the right thing by offering to pay for him. Even if she just came down for 2 days he wouldn't be away from his family for long and your FI still has his brother. Carla

Beautiful!! How did you make it? You did a great job. Carla

Have you contacted Sarah of Sproullie Designs? She has some amazing starfish stuff. I bet she could design a killer invitation for you. Carla Sproullie Designs | Custom Photobooks, Invitations and more!