19Jun

What a Mighty Good Man | Father’s Day

By, June 19, 2016

It’s Father’s Day! To mark the occasion, we want to say thanks to Dads everywhere :)

In addition to being honored today, many fathers also play a big part during the wedding day. Whether it’s tearfully walking his daughter down the aisle, or showing off some funky moves during parent dances, Dad has definitely earned his moment in the sun.

To celebrate the unconditional love Dads provide, we’ve gathered a few of our favorite photos of “Dads being Dads” on the big day. Enjoy!

Groom standing in vineyard poses while daughter jumps in background Cute moment with Bride looking at Dad as she puts on his boutonniere

One special way to honor Dad on the wedding day is with a First Look. By setting aside a little quiet pre-ceremony time together, you can show Dad how important he is to you. For example, at Allison and Justin’s wedding at Condor’s Nest Ranch, we captured Allison’s father’s reaction to seeing her for the first time (below).

Father's happy expression during First Look with BrideGrooms pose in silly way with young boys at wedding

During Anjali and Jay’s wedding at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego (below), guests surprised Jay’s father with an impromptu outdoor dance. As Jay looked on, we were able to quickly react, and grabbed this fun crowd scene.

Guests lift up Groom's Father during Indian wedding
Bride's Dad uses handkerchief to wipe tears as he gets emotional watching wedding ceremony

We love capturing unguarded expressions of joy and emotion. For example, at Allison and Adam’s ceremony at La Valencia (below), Allison’s father shared his excitement with a huge grin. These moments, endearing and genuine, always leave a soft spot in our hearts.

Dad holds Bride's hand as they walk down aisle during ceremony Parents kiss Groom on cheeks while Bride helps Dad during pre-ceremonyCute moment with Groom play-fighting with young boy before wedding ceremony Bride laughs with Father as they share toast after wedding ceremony Excited Dad cheers and celebrates during wedding ceremony at church Groom and His Son in matching pink bow ties Funny photo of Groom holding baby with one handGroom's Father helps put on Cufflinks during Pre-Ceremony

If couples have little ones, we love finding fun and creative ways to include these “mini me’s” into the day’s photos. At Shara and Giovanni’s wedding at Grand Tradition, Giovanni’s son was dressed just as sharp as Dad, and rocked these adorable baby moccasins (below).

Matching Coleman's dress shoes for Groom and SonBride walking down aisle with Father and Son Bride's Dad shakes Grooms hand after walking daughter down wedding aisle Dad holding hands with Bride as they walk down the aisle at vineyard ceremony Funny, candid moment of Groomsmen with Dad drinking big bottle of liquor at wedding reception Emotional reactions from Bride and Father during Parent dances at wedding reception

During Morvarid and Sahand’s reception at the Metropol Banquet (below), Morvarid and her father entertained guests with a lighthearted, traditional dance, which capped off the night’s activities.

Father kneels and claps during Father and Daughter Parent Dance Bride makes funny face while dancing with dad during wedding reception

Check out more great Father of the bride / Father of the groom moments :)

12Nov

Preparation is Everything | Timeless ‘Getting Ready’ Photos

By, November 12, 2013

There seems to be a common misconception about getting ready photos and what they entail. We’ve seen comments across the web like, ‘I don’t want a bunch of photos of me brushing my teeth!’ Trust us, neither do we :) Instead of documenting your daily hygiene, our ‘getting ready’ photos capture the excitement, joy, and anticipation leading up to the wedding itself.

From sentimental to fun, check out our top 4 favorite types of ‘getting ready’ moments:

1. Proud Parent Moments

The sheer joy and happiness written across your parent’s face as they help you with the finishing touches are worth more than a thousand words.

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2. Special Messages

We love capturing priceless reactions to pre-wedding surprises, like unexpected gifts, cards, and handwritten notes.

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3. Best Friend Bonding

The preparation before the wedding is like gearing up for a hot night out with your best friends, only multiplied by 100. How often are you able to gather all of your favorite people together in one room? Take advantage of this time and spend the entire day together getting dressed, sharing memories and toasting to a lifetime of happiness!

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4. Final Look

You’ve spent the entire morning prepping, and you finally get to look in the mirror at the stunning finished product. This is the perfect time for a few glamour shots of your overall look, from hair to makeup to attire, before you walk down the aisle.

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