Cathy and Don's Wedding at the Royal Ambassador

Here are some teasers from Cathy and Don's wedding from July 29th,
Congrats you two!!
Enjoy!

Summing up the last few months

I know...   Bad blogger, again!!! Instead of posting every week, I seem to post every month... In a way this also means that we were so busy at the studio (and on location) that there wasn't even one minute to update.

LIVING SOCIAL and TATTLE TALES
So here it is. Since the last post, We have had the Living Social promo wrapping up and we sold 43 "Deals" :)   More than half the participants have now booked their session.  We have opened up the promo to include other Tattle Tales in addition to the Wood Fairy that was planned. As a result, we have planned all the Tattle Tales until the end of 2011 already. It wasn't easy choosing which of our 14 themes would be featured. We have tried to stay within the age appropriate range originally offered. The Baby Girl Bath that is scheduled for June is the exception. This theme had been planned before the LS promo. We have scheduled the Wood's Fairy again in September and opened the following themes: Fishin' Hole, On the Stage, Teddy Bear Picnic, and the Snow Fairy,
For dates, please see the new web site

Also since the last post, I have covered  4 events on location - and one more wedding next week end-  :)  We have also had 3 family shoots, one maternity and a newborn session in the studio . Many of these images are now on our web sites. 

FASHION EDITION
In collaboration with Gown and Glory consignment boutique, a Fashion Edition photo shoot was drawn.  the lucky winner this year was Julia Taylor. We shot at the Albion Orchards here in Caledon. graciously offered by owner Scott Luneau. I will be posting images soon.

WEDDINGS
Jeanette and Troy's big wedding on June 4th all went well considering... It started off with a very wet day. then, a zipper emergency... Nothing stopped us though. All went well and the weather got as good as it gets! After the ceremony here in Caledon East, we posed and had fun with the bridal party and the bride and groom at the gorgeous  "Adamson's  Estate" in Mississauga.  I can't seem to find a web site with photos of the Adamson's So I will make a point to show it here on my blog.
I am looking forward to Gaetana and Stewart's wedding coverage next week end at the beautiful Royal Ambassador in Caledon

YOUR EYE ON PHOTO  - NEWSLETTER
We also published our newsletter.  We want to publish it 4 times a year and send it to you so you can read it over a nice cup of coffe, tea or cocoa... If you wish to be added to the mailing list please email us with "Newletter" in the subject line.

WEB SITES
We are working hard to update the Wedding Stories by Désirée web site. Please be patient. This might have to be done while on vacation.

VACATION
We are planning a big vacation  in July. will keep you posted.

Well, this about wraps it up.
Talk soon,
Desiree

P.S. Personal challenge. I got to get in shape. I always have good intentions but it has been really hard to keep the work outs steady. I want to come up with a motivator that won't fail me.

Off to do my work out!

Are you really prepared for your wedding day?

At one of my interviews this week, with a beautiful bridal couple, after talking about the obvious... Photography for their wedding day, we starting touching on all other aspects of their day. Preparing your wedding day Vs  being prepared  FOR  your wedding day.

Preparing your day... A lot of planning.  The venue, the ceremony location, the photographer and THE Gown... whew ! Exhausting. then come the details, rings, flowers, cake, food, music, decor ect... Lots of sleepless nights, arguments and excitment. even the arguments are somehow exciting. This is going to be the most important day of your life.  Not scared are you?

Now that you think you are all prepared, you've only just begun. Even though you have dozens of details already co-ordinated, there is fine tuning you still need to think about and maybe even practice ahead of time. 

Most couples will have a chance to practice or rehearse their ceremony, the hair and makeup for the brides, and countless fittings for the bride and the bridesmaids and probably even the groom and the groomsmen. 

Here are things many couples are not prepared for:  How to tie your dress... oh yeah, the lady at the shop said you do this first and then, I think this????? Do not leave it until wedding morning. Have the maid of honnor practive this with you;  Have you tried to put on this particular veil before the day of the wedding? You will have a trial for your hair and makeup. Why not bring the veil with you and figure out exactly how it's supposed to go on. How does your train butle up. Are you wearing a vintage kind of dress, shoes, Are you coming in on a horse? Have you ridden a horse wearing a gown before? How about, the first dance? have you ever danced together before? How about basic dance lessons?

Even the toss of the bouquet you can practice in your backyard. Set a bowl on a table or the top of the stairs and turn your back to it. Pratice tossing an artificial bouquet into it. You will be surprised...

A couple of images from a recent engagement photo shoot

Just before all the leaves were gone !
Congratulations you two! Looking forward to your wedding next year.

Jake & Catherine Sneak Peeks

Here are some " Teasers" from Jake and Catherine's wedding. The whole collection will be available in their on line gallery on November 6th as promissed.

Christina and Eric's Wedding Day

These are some of my favorites of your wedding deay Christina and Eric. It was a beautiful day!