Monthly Archives: November 2008

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My Kids!

Last week I took time off to be with my family. It has been a very busy wedding season so I took a much needed day off. We went to one of our favorite place, Old San Juan. My boy is into skateboarding, and Old San Juan provide excellent areas to skate. Even I decided to take a crack at Skateboarding, and… well… let say I was all over the floor…

We had a great time and we took some time to take some pictures. Here are some of my favorites.

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Carrie & Michael @ El Conquistador

This fun loving couple got married at one of the most beautiful resorts in Puerto Rico, El Conquistador Resort at Fajardo, Puerto Rico. 

El Conquistador is one of my top ten favorite places to do a wedding in Puerto Rico. It got beautiful gardens and buildings, rich with textures, patterns and colors.

Carrie and Michael celebrated their wedding next to families and friends . Here are some of my favorite images from the wedding…

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Laura & Julio’s Guest Book

Bessie & Ernesto Wedding

This wonderful couple had their wedding in one of the most beautiful spots - The Place: El Faro, at the Old Ramey U.S. Air Force base, Aguadilla. El Faro is located on top of a cliff, overseeing the Caribbean Sea. It was a very intimate wedding where they had a great time celebrating with friends and family. Here are some of my favorite shots of the day… 

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Maribel & Agustin Final Wedding Book Design

Lydia & Chris Final Wedding Book Design

All our wedding book are a collaborative project between us and the Bride & Groom. We want every album to be the Bride & Groom Wedding Book and not the Photographer. That is why we seek and welcome the Bride & Groom opinions and inputs when we are designing their album. Here is the final version of Lydia & Chris Wedding Book.

Solymar and Jacob’s Wedding

Hacienda El Jibarito in San Sebastian was the backdrop for Solymar and Jacob’s wedding. The ceremony was held at the Gazebo while the reception at their main hall that resembles a huge barn. La hacienda is one of my favorite places for pictures because it has a rustic and full of rich texture and earth colors. Here are some of my fav shots of the night. 

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Stress-Free Wedding Planning

Keyword - Organization!

From the gown to the blooms, to the unexpected tropical storm, planning a wedding can be one of the most fun, and become one of the most stressful times for any bride. Suddenly a few simple ideas can transform into a lengthly and complicated laundry list of details and decisions. 

But planning a wedding does not have to be overwhelming. In fact, it should be one of the most exciting and fun times of your life. It is all about you and your fiancé. As I frequently explain my brides, on your wedding day you have permission to be selfish. It is all about you and your groom - your style, your favorite things, and, more than anything, your shared love and commitment. Don’t forget that is meant and should be a celebration like no other.

The key for a stress-free wedding planning is organization. You should start by brainstorming and getting those ideas on paper. Then use of the many fine check-lists you find on wedding magazines and books. Just in  case, here is one:

One Year before the Wedding:

  • Determine your budget.
  • Select a time for the wedding Keep in mind time of the year and sunset times.
  • Draft a preliminary guest list.
  • Reserve the ceremony and reception sites and finalize the wedding date.
  • Send out save-the-date cards (optional). 
  • Hire a wedding planner (optional but highly recommended. But avoid all inclusive packages.)
  • Shop for a gown.
  • Book an officiant. 
  • Book a photographer. Integrate him/her in your wedding plans to assure the best lighting conditions for unforgettable wedding images. 
  • Select a caterer.
  • Book musicians for the ceremony and reception. 
  • Choose your attendants.
  • Select the bridesmaids’ attire and invite the mothers to select their dresses as well.
  • Make travel arrangement for the honeymoon.

Four to Six months before the Wedding:

  • Finalize the guest list with both families.
  • Order invitations and thank-you card. If your did your love story shoot, you can use those images as part of your invitations.
  • Create a gift registry. By the way, did you know that we offer a wedding photography registry if you want family and friends help pay for the wedding photography? Well, yes, we do.
  • Select a florist.
  • Choose a cake.
  • Reserve a location for the rehearsal dinner.
  • Purchase wedding bands.
  • Select the attire for the groom and ushers.
  • Reserve rental equipment (tables, chairs, tents, linens, etc.) if not provided.
  • Arrange accommodations for out of town guests.
  • Arrange wedding day transportation.
  • Begin dance lesson (optional).

Two to Four months before the Wedding:

  • Check on marriage license requirements.
  • Write wedding vows.
  • Send out invitations (8 weeks before wedding).
  • Select ushers.
  • Select speakers and readings for the ceremony.
  • Choose gift for attendants and favor for guests.
  • Discuss ceremony with officiant.
  • Purchase shoes, hosiery, jewelry and hair accessories.

One to Two Months before the Wedding

  • Have programs printed.
  • Confirm arrangements and reservations for out of town guests.
  • Draw up reception seating plan; discuss menu details.
  • Submit information to local newspapers for wedding announcements.
  • Buy a wedding gift for your husband to be.
  • Attend a hair and make-up consultation.
  • Purchase a guest book. (if we are the photographer we give a one of a kind guest book made up of your Love Story images).

Two Weeks before the Wedding:

  • Go in for your final gown fitting.
  • Finalize arrangements with florist, photographer, videographer, musicians, transportation and men’s formalwear provider.
  • Write toast/speeches for the rehearsal dinner and/or reception.
  • Arrange for someone to house and/or pet sit while you’re on your honeymoon.
  • Create gift baskets for out-of-town guests.

One Week before the Wedding:

  • Confirm hoenymoon arrangements and give hotel phone numbers and itinerary to a family member.
  • Confirm final number of guest and seating plan with caterer and/or coordinator, prepare place card (love story pictures work well here too.)
  • Prepare envelopes with payments for the officiants and other vendors (we offer a convenient way to pay online using a credit card, paypla, checks so you don’t have to worry about that on the wedding day). 
  • Delegate responsibilities to trusted friends or family members. 
  • Pack!
  • Important… if your shoes are new, wear them around the house to avoid blisters on the wedding day.
  • Touch bases with all your vendors.

Day before the Wedding:

  • Visit Reception site to make sure all is in order.
  • Deliver gift baskets to hotel for out-of-town guests.
  • Get manicure/pedicure.
  • Enjoy rehearsal and dinner.

Is finally here - The Wedding Day:

  • Eat, no matter how busy you are. We had a bride that missed most of her reception due a to a migraine headache.
  • Don’t forget rings, payments, speeches, marriage license, airline tickets, luggage, passport and money.
  • Do something special for you - a bubble bath, massage, a walk…
  • Sit back and be pampered… it is your day!
  • And most of all… HAVE FUN!!!! Enjoy your wedding day. Do not allow anything to rob you of your day.