Photo of the Day
Take advantage of your natural surroundings for a beautiful photo at sundown.
Take advantage of your natural surroundings for a beautiful photo at sundown.
When photographer Liisa Luts, of Tallinn, Estonia, tied the knot, she decided to take a more authentic approach to wedding photography and skip the professional photographer in favor of capturing pictures from her own perspective throughout the day.
Halloween can be a magical time to tie the knot — and there are so many fun ways to infuse the holiday in your celebration. Here, check out some of our favorite ideas from the spooky Halloween weddings we've featured in our Real Weddings gallery.
We love the wording on Kristen and David's bewitching wedding invitation:
Photo Credit: April Smith & Co. Photography
And the skeleton print, gothic font, and black tone perfectly reflected Tamara and Jason's classic Halloween wedding:
Tip of the Day: While your wedding should absolutely reflect your musical tastes, part of being a gracious host entails catering to the crowd for at least a portion of the evening. After all, "A little swing music, some early rock 'n' roll hits or even some classic rock can often bring out folks that wouldn't have otherwise put on their boogie shoes. Once the night wears on, and it's just the die-hard party animals, you can turn on whatever you want and jam out," says Nate Bellon from the band Josh and the Empty Pockets.
Plus, check out The Biggest Wedding Music Mistakes.
Grooms, have some fun with your groomsmen while getting ready for the wedding!
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Tip of the Day: "Future brides-to-be, when you are deciding who you would like to be in your bridal party, take a step back and ask yourself, Is this someone who has played an essential part in my life? Would I feel empty without them standing beside me at the altar? Take a few weeks or even a couple of months to make your final decision. In the end, the bridal party should be a group that makes both the bride and groom happy!" says JoAnna Bayliss from JoAnna Dee Weddings.
Plus, check out How to "Propose" to Your Bridesmaids.
Tip of the Day: For an incredible ceremony entrance, ask a loved one or musician to sing a song that has special meaning to you. "One of my couples had a friend perform 'Will You Be There'" by Michael Jackson with the bridal party singing backup as they took their places at the altar. The ceremony programs listed the lyrics and guests were instructed to sing along as well. It turned out to be an entrance no one would ever forget!" says Viva Max Kaley from Viva Max Weddings.
"If a couple prefers the lyrics not be quite as much of a focal point, then I suggest finding an instrumental arrangement of the song, or perhaps hiring live musicians to play an instrumental version," she adds.
Plus, check out The Complete Guide to Wedding Music.