A Brazilian couple who got married in a small ceremony 60 years ago finally got the chance to capture their special day on film. Dona and Seu Russo were married in 1957 in a simple backyard wedding with a homemade cake and no photographer. With the help of local vendors, including photographer, São Paulo Fotografia, Donna and Seu commemorated a remarkable six decades of love by renewing their vows in front of family and friends.
Before your trip down the aisle, you want to maintain that blushing-bride glow all day (and evening) long. Through tears, sweat, and the long-awaited kiss, your makeup should stay in place while also making you look as beautiful as you feel. There is no shortage of makeup artists who will be vying for your business for the big day. It may feel overwhelming, as your choices are vast. Asking a few important questions can help you select a professional who will fit your needs.
We've seen plenty of movie-themed engagement photos over the years, from Breakfast at Tiffany's to Harry Potter to The Notebook.
But instead of just dressing up as characters and choosing a vague reminiscent location, Jeff Grubb and his fiancée, Stephanie, photoshopped themselves right into some of the most iconic scenes from their favorite movies. And they didn't just choose love stories; their movie selections include some unconventional picks, like E.T. and The Shining. Check out the photos!
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Throughout their eight years together, Yami Conde and Joseph Pence's love and devotion to the Harry Potter books has played a huge role in their relationship. So when Pence started planning his proposal to his high school sweetheart, he knew he wanted to incorporate the series. He created a trail of rose petals with various book pages and personalized notes along the way. When Conde reached the end, Pence was there on bended knee asking her to marry him. She, of course, said yes!
Here, take a look at their journey. Next to the first page of "The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters" from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Conde found this note, along with a photo from their high school prom:
The next stop was a mirror, with the first page of "The Mirror of Erised" and this note taped to it:
And the final stop was, of course, "The Unbreakable Vow" from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
Watch the proposal here:
If you recently got engaged, you're probably starting to think about those engagement photos. You know you want to do a photo shoot, but how are you supposed to make sure you get the best pictures possible? Well, it's not just about the photographer and the lighting; a lot of how your photos turn out has to do with what you and your partner decide to wear.
That effortlessly beautiful look that Parisian women are known for is one of the most desirable, yet elusive styles in fashion. Here, the co-owners of The Mews New York offer tips for achieving that certain je ne sais quoi.
More and more couples are taking engagement photos these days, and with good reason — it's a wonderful way to practice with your photographer and get more comfortable in front of the camera before the big day. But the question remains: What do you actually do with those photos? Sure, you can use them for your save-the-dates, but that isn't your only option.
After a dramatic finale, The Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay accepted a proposal from Bryan Abasolo. Recently, she shared that she doesn't want to wear a dress and is going for a more non-traditional aesthetic, despite her Southern roots. And, of course, she'll blend her fiancé's tastes with her own to create a magical big day.
Pumpkins turning into carriages, magic carpet rides taking us to a whole new world, and princes in disguise are just some of the things that make us collectively sigh. So when we saw these Disney-themed engagement shoots, we just about swooned. Check out the creative shoots below, and maybe you'll start wishing upon a star, too.
Lynnette and James's favorite movie is Up, so they tied in the whimsical details and elements from the movie to their engagement photo shoot. In case you're unfamiliar with the movie: The main characters, Carl and Ellie, were childhood sweethearts who had dreamed of going to Paradise Falls. When Ellie passes away before they could make the trip, Carl ties thousands of balloons to his house to fulfill their promise. James's grape soda badge and, of course, the house make special appearances!
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