That golden/platinum/silver/(insert metal here) band. For the Egyptians, the most likely originators of the wedding ring, the circle symbolized eternity, time with no beginning nor an end, and it was revered in the forms of Sun and Moon.

Legend has it that when Alexander the Great conquered Egypt the wedding band custom was passed on from the Egyptians to the Greeks, and then from the Greeks to the Romans. Various materials like hair and hemp and metals have been used…

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Aruba's romantic environment of sunset lit beaches and private beach coves have long endeared the island as a honeymoon destination. Now both the celebration of the honeymoon as well as the actual wedding ceremony and reception can also take place on the island. As one of the hot spots for both weddings and honeymoons in the Caribbean, couples seeking romance in Aruba find they come away with their fair share of memorable moments to accompany the wedding and honeymoon photos that will soon…

There are various ways that a damask pattern can be used as part of a wedding invitation design.

Damask wedding invitations such as the one pictured here typically have a vintage look to them with their distinguished pattern.  

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Today is a great day with it being Cinco de Mayo and all to share a beautiful color palette of Orange, Red, and Yellow. These colors are not for Autumn alone. I love the vibrant yet romantic feel of this combination. Perhaps it would be most beautiful at sunset, on a warm sandy beach, somewhere along the Mexican Riviera. But don’t worry if you can’t make it to Mexico, why not transform a backyard into a Spanish Hideaway, add lots of candles to further convey the romantic feel and perhaps…

How about homemade lemonade lavender cakes as that perfect unique greeting for each of your guests? Add a name tag to these creative beauties for your reception or bridal shower for a welcome place setting not to be forgotten. I found these via …

Meet Amber and Nathan, winners of my 2011 free wedding giveaway. If you missed their story you can find it…

I'd like to share a few additional tips with you to help make your wedding reception more eco-friendly, especially your coffee beverage service.

First off, after you've asked your caterer, event manager, bartender or espresso bar barista about glassware or china/ceramic service, make sure they have receptacles for recycling glass and plastic…

So you have spent up most of your wedding budget (or planned most of it) on everything previously mentioned EXCEPT the one component that will be around after all of the food has been eaten, the wedding dress no longer fits, and the flowers have died eons…

i'm so honored to have an image published in a book. thank you, lisa, for the opportunity. sending you love. i also must thank bob davis for giving me the opportunity to shoot by his side. bob and dawn davis are celebrity wedding photojournalists. they are friends and mentors with hearts…

Over the years I have had the honor of being hired as the photographer for many a couple’s wedding- both young and old. Recently, my family and I attended the wedding of a relative as guests. Such a relaxing change from my vantage point! I got to sit out in the audience as the observer and watch everything happen, instead of working! As the formal pictures were taken, and throughout the evening,  I couldn’t help myself but just take mental notes of what was going on in front of me, and…