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 [...]

Ten “Must-Haves” For Your Wedding Album Design

1.    The first and most obvious “must-have” shots are favorites of the happy couple for the first and last pages of the album.  I’m a fan of having a close-up as the first page and either a great candid or a romantic shot – maybe the couple silhouetted against a sunset– as the closing picture.
2.   [...]

Wedding Albums Never Have an Expiration Date

Summer is coming to a close and, as usual at this time of year, we are seeing many past brides – some recent, some not – who are gearing up to create their wedding albums.  For the many years I’ve been in this business, every year around this time we’re contacted by brides who were [...]

A Few Thoughts on Wedding Photography

By Katie Martin
I am in love with the moments that happen at a wedding.  I think everyone knows that there is a certain kind of magic that a wedding weaves.
You can plan every last detail or have a wedding planner plan and design your day…but no plans can control the magic.  A good photographer [...]

The Clinton Wedding is Here – and We’re Still Guessing!

I must say, I’m incredibly impressed with the class and true nobility of all of the Clinton family, especially the busy mother of the bride, as they prepare for the wedding of the summer.  Jackie Kennedy would have been proud.
With all the reality TV drama surrounding the minute details of  wedding planning, isn’t it nice [...]