10 Must-Have Wedding Pictures

10 must have wedding pictures. Our wedding has come and gone and one of the things I wish I had payed a little more attention to was thinking about the kinds of wedding pictures we would take. Don't get me wrong I absolutely love our pictures but there are some stunning wedding photographs out there. I've compiled a list of 10 must-haves. 

1. Sign Me Up- Wedding Signs are just so sweet. Whether they are chalkboard, or banners, having that little extra sign as a wedding picture prop just makes your wedding picture POP. I adore the vintage feel to this picture. 

2. So Close- So many pictures like this can look so posed. But here it feels like the couple is sharing a moment and the photographer just happened to capture it on film. The result kinda takes your breath away. 

3. Sunset- This picture is one of my faves. Not many people manage to get sunset pictures, because most people have to leave their wedding reception to take them. But with results like this, it may just be worth sneaking out for. 

4. Flower Power- This shot is so beautiful, the emphasis on the bouquet, in this case brooch bouquet (which you already know I love) with the couple just blurred out in the background. It makes for an amazing shot. 

5. Sweet Cheek - I love this shot. The placing of his kiss on her cheek it is just darling and PG. A good one for framing. Plus isn't the bride so pretty? 

6. Hot Kiss- Wow. You need at least one shot of a steamy kiss. It isn't for the faint of heart but it is a beautiul memory of your day. And one for the groom to keep in his wallet. 

7. Up Against a Wall - Sometimes doing things a little different like resting against a wall can result in an unforgetable shot. Like say this one. So get creative. 

8. It has a Nice Ring To It - A popular wedding picture is an unforgetable close up of your wedding rings. This one in a rose is no exception. 

9. Take a First Look - It is a sweet way to share the moment privately, before all eyes are on you. This is something we did right before the ceremony, and it made such a difference, plus it makes for some pretty cute pictures like the series below. 

10. On The Horizon - A shot of the couple with a view like this is not to be missed. This one is actually us and this is the beautiful view from Orcas island, Washington, this past February. 

Feel free to include links in the comments to more unforgetable wedding pictures. I love adding to my collection. 

sources: sign me up, so close photography by Andria Lindquist, sunset photography by San Luis Obispo, flower power photography by Tasha Owens, sweet cheek photography by jenni ireland, hot kiss, up against a wall- photography by Nora and Chris by , It has a nice ring to it photography by captured by Jen, take a first look photography by Brandon Worth, on the horizon photography by mastin studios.  

Well much has happened since our wedding day. When I started blogging I promised myself I wouldn't apologize for not being able to blog often. I'm sure every blogger feels this way at some point but sometimes life just gets in the way. So there you have it, my apology for not blogging enough. And in other news life just seems to keep getting busier. The husband and I are expecting. :) 

Oh baby it is a Giveaway

Oh baby it is a giveaway- now who doesn't love FREE stuff? That is what I thought. The giveaway is for $100 towards any Minted stationery, wedding invitation or wedding product.

I chose 5 of my Minted faves here... but you can use  your $100 for any of their other stationery designs too. 

So  how to enter? Well if you haven't already follow me on Twitter and become a fan of Facebook - cause those are just lovely things to do...

And leave me a comment below ... since we are so close to valentine's day tell me what you love about weddings!

I'll randomly draw a winner on Feb 8th

Good Luck xo

Whimsical Winter Weddings

Whimsical Winter Weddings - I love Winter. It could be because I grew up in the land of Snow (Canada) or because there is something so serene and pretty about winter. It might also be because we are having a winter wedding.

Here are 10 winter photos that will make you fall in love with winter weddings too. 

1. How beautiful is this moment between this couple? And the bride looks stunning in her ivory bolero. 

2. Nothing says winter like snuggling and mugs full of pine cones. A must have winter shot. 

3. This shot is georgeous. The water in the background gives this picture a feeling of motion. 

4. Let us not forget the winter muff. A pretty use of a winter tradition. 

5. Love this. It is playful and fun. Now I want to see them throw the snowballs at each other. Cause you know they did. 

6. This shot is amazing. The couple walking off into the distance, fur coat, winter boots and all. 

7. How fun is this? Love the red glove and the use of couches!

8. Evergreens with snow make a perfect landscape for this winter wedding shot. 

9. The couple just fades into the beauty of this winter scenery. 

10. All bundled up and walking through the woods on a snowy afternoon. Love this. I'm a little biased this one is us. :) 

sources: 1. Ivory Bolero, 2. pine cones, 3. water picture, 4. winter muff, 5. snowballs, 6. winter boots, 7. red glove, 8. evergreens, 9. ice, 10. ambient wedding photography

Fall in love with winter yet? 

I heart you ~ Ten ways to add hearts to your wedding

I heart you - Ten ways to add hearts to your wedding. In the spirit of Valentines here are a few ways to add hearts to your wedding. From the subtle to the overt here are ten fun ways of incorporating hearts in your wedding. 

 1. Better than carving a heart on tree. This wooden heart decoration makes the perfect backdrop to an outdoor ceremony. 

2 Ok I really heart this- Remember my post on alternatives to flower bouquets? Well this bride went with heart bouquets, and it is just fun. 

3. You've heard of rose colored glasses? What about heart shaped glasses? Love this picture prop. 

4. A few hearts and some twine and you have one heck of a cute seating chart. 

5. This save the date belongs to my lovely friends and i adore the heart made from their fingerprints. 

6. These heart shoe clips are amazing - they make me giddy. 

7. A giant flower heart might not be for everyone but it makes for a stunner picture. 

8. Pretty heart garland -a fun picture prop that can be used as home decor after. At least that is what I'd do with it. 

9. Don't have hearts on hand? Not a problem.   
 
10. Replace confetti with heart balloons- not something your guests will soon forget.  

sources: 1. tree heart, 2. heart bouquets, 3. heart glasses, 4. heart seating chart, 5. heart save the date, 6. heart shoe clips, 7. flower heart, 8. heart garland, 9. hand hearts, 10. balloon hearts

 Hearts aren't just for valentines day! They make a fun detail for any occasion and they are just so darn girly <3. Which is your fave heart? 

Ten creative ways to say thank you

Ten creative ways to say thank you. Looking for ways to thank your guests? Here are 10 thank you ideas that say thank you with flair. 

1. Stay Sharp- I love this idea. Need your guests to sign guest books, or fill out crosswords?... Thank them at the same time. 

2. Plank you! A 2 x 4 makes for a great DIY thank you sign. I like the handwritten touch.    

3. Top of the Table- This sentiment is simply beautiful and anyone who sits down at the table to read it will feel the heartfelt thanks. I love that it decorates the napkin. 

4. Say it with sand. This idea is perfect for a destination wedding. 

5. Book Smarts- If you love books, this book inspired thank you is amazing. 

6. Bring on the Banner. Thank you banners are awesome. I love this one because the colors of the sign are echoed in the vintage signs.  

7. Wear if you dare- Why hold a sign when you can wear it? Have Thank you t-shirts made and grab your camera the result is pretty cute. 

8. Box it up- These boxes make for a beautiful thank you. 

9. Kiss and thank- Love it.  You can always add the thank you with software like photoshop. 

10. Don't just say it FRAME it! I love this framed thank you, especially the DIY touch. Love frames? Check out how to add frames to your wedding.

sources, 1. thank you pencils, 2. thank you 2 x 4, 3. thank you card at table, 4. thank you in sand, 5. thank you with book, 6. thank you banner, 7. thank you shirt, 8. Thank you boxes, 9. thank you card, 10. thank you in frame. 

We will probably do more than one of these... I heart number three and I love the framed thank you too! How did you thank your guests?