Fall Wedding Guest Book Ideas

Fall is here and is one of my favorite seasons!  I love the crisp air sunny days, the changing of the leaves, pumpkin and squash anything and of course....fall weddings!   Check out this fall wedding guest book that one of my creative DIY brides made for her wedding guests:

This was printed or screened on canvas and customized with the bride & groom's wedding date. 

I love the meaning of friends and family on the branches of the couple's tree. 

 All guest would sign there name or a message on each leaf and then adhere them to the canvas.

This is such an outside of the box idea! 

I love it when my clients incorporate creativity into their special day and I love capturing these

moments and ideas to share with my readers!

With This Ring I Thee Wed

One of my favorite detailed shots as a wedding photographer is the ring shot.  A ring can tell a story.  It can also make a statement about a couple.  It can signify the style and personality of the couple, can be engraved or be a family heirloom.  These are the stories that I love to capture.  These are ring photographs taken by RG Photography from our clients' weddings this past summer. 

A Little Wedding Ring History:

The habit of wearing the wedding symbol on the fourth finger of the left hand is based upon a Grecian fable that the artery from that finger flows directly to the heart. Science discredits this theory. During the Elizabethan era, fancy decreed that the ring be worn on the thumb. Use of the wedding symbol was known in Egyptian culture, and it is mentioned in the hieroglvnhics on walls of tombs archaeologists record. Generally the circlets are heavy metal, encrusted with precious or semi-precious stones. However, the average Roman citizen is reputed to have found "ugly metal bands" sufficient: Smallest wedding circlet is believed that made when Princess Mary, daughter of King Henry VIII was espoused of the dolphin of France of King Francis I. The ceremony was performed Oct. 5, 1518. The princess was two years of age, and her spouse was born Feb. 28, 1518.



The ring came into use in Christian ceremonies about 870, authorities state, and was in use in biblical times by the Hebrews. Though fashion decreed trends towards narrow bands and introduced other whimsies, the gypsy always has held firm to tradition. The broadness and weight of the golden tie decrees and denotes the position of the gypsy couple in the tribe. The bigger and heavier the circlet, the bigger and better the standing of the wedded pair.

National Hispanic Heritage Month

We are proud members of the Portland Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber for Business. In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month we are offering additional discounted sessions to all Chamber Members!  Book your session by 10/31/11 to reserve this special!

Mini Parent Albums

How cute are these 4x4 parent albums? 

LOVE!

These mini albums are little, but they pack a punch.

These albums are for parents...Mom, Dad, Grandparents.  Hence the name. They are perfect to tuck away in your purse or sachel.  The great thing about these albums is you can have them on hand at all times.  Think work, play or even at home on the coffee table.  They would make great stocking stuffers for Christmas!

We pride ourselves in providing the highest quality custom designed albums. Our book sizes range from the majestic 16”x20” to the mini 4”x4” parent album pictured above!  Contact us for more specifics and order information.

A Beautiful Lewisville Golf Club Wedding

We are so proud to feature Eric + Sadie's wedding on our blog. Eric + Sadie tied the knot on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at the Lewisville Golf Club.  This wedding was full of lovely details, surprises and a lot of DIY.  The bridal party pictured below looks flawless.  You would never have guessed that it was the hottest day of the year (100 degrees) in the Pacific Northwest.

The fashionable bride and her bridesmaids.....

The groomsmen and his crew.......

All the guys wore black classic Chuck Taylors by Converse

The Bride wore sexy slingback wedges by Betsy Johnson. 

Oh yes... she did!

The Rings:

The bride and groom's first look.  Pictured below our stunning bride is awaiting her groom.

The youngest and the cutest groomsmen was relaxing in his Custom Radio Flyer Wagon.

Yes.  Mommy & Daddy got hitched.

The Bridal Party:

The Bride & Groom get a quick moment to themselves. 

When this Bride & Groom met it was love at first sight!

I DO!

A Happy Ever After

 

Congratulations Sadie & Eric!  Thank you for sharing your special day with us!  We feel so fortunate to have shared your big day with you both!!  We wish you both nothing but the best!

-Roger & Liz  Gomez

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Hello Monday!

Today we are posting up some truly amazing images on our blog.  My partner Roger rocked out this June Wedding and captured the essence of this couple effortlessly.  Congrats to M & J!

A Rainy Day Portland Getaway....

A rainy day in Portland, Oregon didn't stop this amazing couple from tying the knot & putting on the glitz!

  

We love our bride's effortless style...she's such a fashionista!

 

Smoking In The Boy's Room..... 

The groom is a cigar aficionado.  What better place to celebrate than Kells Irish Pub?

And who can resist this bride in this ride?