What to do with old Bridesmaids Dresses

I may not have been a bride yet, but I’ve definitely heard (as I’m sure you all have too) every bride udder those awful words to me as I’m slipping into a bright pink silk satin dress with a giant flower on it:
“You can totally wear this again!”
I have yet to discover the proper occasion [...]

New Blogger for Album Boutique

My name is Hillary Frazier, and I’m the newest addition to Album Boutique.  At only 22 years old, you may be thinking to yourself that I have no business in the wedding industry, but I’m not here to instruct you. I’m here to be a listening ear, a brainstorming partner in the midst of what could [...]

What to Do With Ancient Wedding Proofs

Many of us are guilty of a crime against memories.  We are hoarding a box (or three) of wedding proofs under our bed, up in the attic, or in a closet. These stashed-away proofs are barring us from truly enjoying the memories from one of the most special days of our lives: our wedding day.
We [...]

Organizing Your Photos for Your Wedding Album design

It’s easy to organize your wedding photos like the experts do.  The preparation you do now, will save you time and help you to create a fabulous heirloom to share for generations to come.  We’ve broken it down into three easy steps.

Step One: Sort your images
Whether you have printed proofs or a disk, this step [...]

Designing an Album Spread

In album-speak, a spread is when two facing left/right pages in an album work together to create one cohesive impression.  As an album designer, I use graphic techniques that unite the two pages visually to create dramatic impact.  But these techniques aren’t secret, and just about anyone can learn how to incorporate them into their [...]

AB’s Wedding Tips From the Masters: Matt and Tamsen, on Ensuring Wedding Planning Stress Doesn’t Do in Your Marriage

Today’s Featured Masters: Matt and Tamsen, Relationship Coaches Who Write It, Talk It, and Live It
Expertise: Relationship Coaches
Website: Ask Matt & Tamsen
About the Masters: This husband and wife team has written the books Why Hasn’t He Called? How Guys Really Think and How to Get the Right One Interested in You and Why Hasn’t He [...]

How to Take Great Honeymoon Photos

While most couples have a professional photographer at their wedding, when it comes to the honeymoon photos, they’re on their own.  And yet, this special time is one that newlyweds want to remember as much as the wedding itself.  Whether traveling in an exotic foreign country or relaxing on a beautiful beach, the honeymoon is [...]

Creating A Wedding Album You’ll Love Forever – In Five Easy Steps

1.    First, decide how you want to tell your wedding story.  Do you want one photo on a page, or would you like to show your pictures in the new magazine layouts with multiple images on a page?  Do you want to design the book yourself, or do you want a professional designer to help [...]

AB’s Wedding Tips From the Masters: Sarah Merians on Being Wedding Photographer Savvy

Today’s Featured Master: Photographer Sarah Merians, Who Makes Your Memories Tangible
Expertise: Wedding Photography and Videography
Website: Sarah Merians Photography & Video Company
About the Master: Her nearly 25 years of experience shows in the quality and breadth of  work on the walls of her spacious gallery, and the weddings she and her team have photographed have run [...]