Krystle Gilchrist had some great bridal portraits that I just remembered to post and of course we’d love to share them! See some of our favorites from her photo session at the Botanical Gardens in Birmingham, AL. Krystle and Matt’s wedding was held at Highlands United Methodist Church in Birmingham, AL, with a fabulous reception at SoHo Rosewood Hall in Homewood, AL 35209 – Jim Little Photography offers bridal portraits either in our studio location in the Trussville, Pinson area – or ‘on location’ at a site of your choice.

Contact us to set up an appointment to let us “shoot” you!

Jennifer Andrews & Bo Brown also had their engagement photos taken in Birmingham, AL on Morris Avenue in April.

Jim Little plus one other staff photographer are available to help shoot all the great angles of the photo shoot! And, Jennifer and Bo’s wedding photos will also be posted soon. They were married in August at the beautiful Guntersville State Lodge, in Guntersville, AL.

Jim Little Photography not only does beautiful wedding day photographs, but fun photo shoots for engagements and bridal portraits as well. We’ll be posting some favorite shots from our ‘on location’ sessions over the next few weeks. Let me know if you’d like to schedule an engagement or bridal photo session at your favorite spot …..Morris Avenue, Botanical Gardens, Sloss Furnace, and many more choices. Contact me for more information, appointments and availability.

Destine Sudano & Nick Griffith had one a windy day photo shoot April 19, 2009 on Morris Avenue, downtown Birmingham, AL. Nevertheless, their photos turned out great, with fun, carefree, candid shots. We even have them displayed in our new Homewood gallery location too! Their big day is just around the corner – October 3, 2009 at Mountain View Ballroom and Gardens. I know it will be just as much fun and we are really looking forward to their wedding!

Jim had the honor of photographing Julie & Brett Brown’s wedding on June 6, 2009.
Read below about her special day. Also a big thanks to all of their wedding vendors who helped to make their day so special.

Our wedding took place at the home of the groom’s father in Daphne, AL on the bay. We were so fortunate to have a beautiful, sunny June day with a calm bay. Our ceremony was poolside on the garden patio with all the colorful flowers surrounding the white colonnade where we exchanged our vows. The reception followed immediately with dinner on the pool deck and around the pool house. Our guests, including many small children, seemed to enjoy mingling (or playing) on the golf green and walking by the bay and down the pier. We finally departed the festivities to a night at the Grand Hotel at Point Clear before enjoying our honeymoon vacation at the Esperanza Resort in Cabo San Lucas. We got the wedding we had hoped for….a beautiful outdoor setting with a fun and casual surrounding!
Julie & Brett Brown – 6-6-09

Photography – Jim Little Photography (Homewood, AL)
Cakes:    The Little Cake Shop (Spanish Fort, AL)
Flowers:    Flowers Etc. (Daphne, AL)
Rentals, Decor:    Blue Rents (Mobile, AL)
Caterer:    Martha Rutledge (Mobile, AL)
Candy Centerpieces: created by the bride
Bride’s Gown:    Madison Town & Country (Madison, AL)
Bridesmaid’s Gown:    Bridal Showroom (Oklahoma City, OK)
Flower Girls Dresses:    Susie Henry (Huntsville, AL)
Groomsmen Tuxes:    Jim’s Formal Wear

Jim Little Photography is available all over the southeast for wedding day photography – Homewood, Alabama Wedding Photography, Birmingham, AL, Spanish Fort, AL, Daphne, AL, Mobile, AL, Madison, AL, and Huntsville, Alabama Wedding Photography.

Jim Little Photography, serving Birmingham, AL and the entire southeastern area. Mark your calendar and save the dates for upcoming bridal shows in Birmingham, AL.

August 2,2009 – Rosewood Hall at SoHo Square in Homewood 1:00-4:00.

August 30,2009 – BJCC Downtown – Elite Events Southern Bridal show 12:00-5:00.

We’ll have our newest IMAGE ART albums on display and can help you custom-design a wedding photography package that will best meet your needs. You’ll also meet Keri, one of our associate photographers. We only have a few fall and winter 2009 wedding dates still available and popular spring and summer dates for 2010 are booking quickly.

We look forward to seeing you there! In the meantime, be sure to visit our website, www.jimlittlephotography.com Click on the tab for “Albums & Artwork” to see some of our bride’s beautiful custom-designed Image Art albums. These storybook/ coffee-table books will show off your wedding day memories for many years to come.

The Club, the site of Lauren & John’s wedding reception on 4-4-09 was a perfect location. The incredible views, spectacular sunsets, and sparkling skyline offered a photographic “picture perfect” location for the celebration! For more info on hosting your wedding reception at The Club, in Birmingham, AL, visit their The Club’s website.

Meet our bride and groom, Mallory and Westby, Jim’s first 09 wedding. See a few highlights from her beautiful wedding! Mallory’s vendors to highlight were Bridal Bliss in Homewood, Bella Bridesmaids, Carolyn Crowe and Barb’s Cakes, with a gorgeous reception at Vestavia Country Club, Birmingham, AL.

Jim and Keri met Lauren Bethune for her bridal shoot in February….we are so blessed to have the expertise of Keri as our 2nd photographer to shoot alongside Jim!

Read Keri’s post below.

I assisted with a bridal portrait shoot on a sunny, yet, VERY CHILLY day in February at Botanical Gardens in Birmingham. (The put your long-johns on, get your toboggan, gloves, and down-coat and try not to shiver too much because you’ll get blurry pictures kind of day). Meanwhile, Lauren, in her sleeveless gown, was all smiles and chill bumps. Lauren’s parents and younger sister were in tow to help with her gown and cathedral length veil during the shoot.

This particular shoot was a blast. This girl loved to have her picture taken! She hammed it up for us and never once complained about the cold. (I secretly think she’d watched a few episodes of some modeling shoots just before the appointment or maybe had been practicing her Vogue moves in front of her mirror!) She was a natural!

Not to mention, she had beautiful dark auburn hair, piercing blue eyes, and fair skin. Hint – speaking of fair skin…Don’t go to the tanning bed for color for your wedding, especially with those natural features! Fake bakes are so ’90′s! Anyway, it was nice to meet Lauren and her family prior to the wedding. Come wedding day, you feel like old friends.

Jim Little Photography is proud to announce the opening of our NEW studio gallery in Homewood! We really enjoyed meeting our brides this past year inside Engaged, but we had been looking for a larger area to show off our gallery art collection and wow what space we have now! The new studio location is 4 times as big as our previous location, with sleek contemporary décor, double the amount of track lighting to highlight the gallery photos, a surround sound audio system, and much more room to display the beautiful Image Art album collections. We even have room now for a comfy sofa to relax and view Jim’s amazing DVD slide shows with music – custom created by Jim for every wedding. (No, Jim, it’s not for your naps J ) We continue to be blessed with new opportunities for our business to grow.

Our new location is the perfect spot and centrally located in Homewood. 2809 Crescent Avenue, Homewood, 35209. Call us to schedule an appointment at our new location! 2010 weddings are booking fast. There are only a few May and June dates left – give us a call today!

205-681-2456

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Jim Little Photography proudly recommends many talented wedding planners in the Birmingham and Atlanta area to assist in making your wedding day celebration the best it can be.

Today’s Wedding Planner Spotlight is I Do, I Do!

Alene Gamel believes that every bride is a unique individual. Because not every bride is alike, they offer both Wedding Packages and Customized Services just for you. Your choice of services will be governed by your budget, size and scope of your event, and where you are in the planning process. Please look at the difference between the three levels of service and call them for a complimentary private consultation. For more information, visit their website at www.idoidoweddingplanning.com

See a few fabulous photos below from Angela and Lee Wilson’s wedding at the Riverchase Church of Christ and reception at Ross Bridge.

Mary and Eron Smith chose Jim Little as their professional photographer for their wedding and reception celebration at Dawson Memorial and Workplay on December 27, 2008. The entertainment and dancing at Workplay were the highlight to a unique celebration of fun.

WorkPlay is truly a multi-functional entertainment complex. WorkPlay’s unique vibe will make your event the talk of the town. They know all about ‘multi-functional’, how to cater to any kind of event. If you are looking for a really unique, ‘out of the box’ way to enjoy any facet of your wedding event, consider Workplay. Whether it’s a reception, engagement party, rehearsal dinner, shower or the big event itself, people will remember your wedding at WorkPlay forever! If it can be imagined, WorkPlay can make it happen. Visit their website – www.workplay.com for more information.

See some great photos below of Mary and Eron’s reception highlights.

Jim Little Photography is proud to be one of the recommended photographers for the beautiful Mathews Manor. Mathews Manor, located in Springville, AL, has the perfect setting for your special day. You may choose Rebecca Gardens with a poolside view, cascading ponds, and beautifully landscaped gardens. This area also has a lovely reception area and a covered pavilion. Or you may select Grace Hall with its breathtaking decor of arches with lighted columns, and featuring a 10 x 12 foot screen for video presentations. Whether you host your event indoors or outdoors, Mathews Manor can accommodate any group, great or small. Large parking area is also available for your guests. Visit Mathews Manor’s website: www.mathewsmanor.com for more information.

See a few photos below of the wedding of Laura and Mike Foreman taken at Mathews Manor October 11, 2008.

Jim Little Photography is proud to be one of the recommended photographers for the beautiful Mathews Manor. Mathews Manor, located in Springville, AL, has the perfect setting for your special day. You may choose Rebecca Gardens with a poolside view, cascading ponds, and beautifully landscaped gardens. This area also has a lovely reception area and a covered pavilion. Or you may select Grace Hall with its breathtaking decor of arches with lighted columns, and featuring a 10 x 12 foot screen for video presentations. Whether you host your event indoors or outdoors, Mathews Manor can accommodate any group, great or small. Large parking area is also available for your guests. Visit Mathews Manor’s website: www.mathewsmanor.com for more information.

See a few photos below of the wedding of Laura and Mike Foreman taken at Mathews Manor October 11, 2008.

Creative ways to share your photos.

Think outside the box to find creative ways to share your photos and have a keepsake for many years to come.

Beyond the basic wedding album, see the ideas below that will make your photos memories live longer. Call Jim Little Photography to help you preserve your special memories.

Enlarge a Special Detail

A slice of the wedding that’s blown up to larger-than-life-size can dress up a wall like a piece of art. (Depending on the photo quality, try 11″ x 14″ or larger.) What to choose: a portrait of your bouquet, candles on a table, your bridal shoes. Black-and-white is especially effective. Take the print to a pro to be matted and framed (white and black are always safe bets). Hang in a niche or over a bureau.

Publish the Story of You

Imagine your wedding as a coffee-table book. Design teams at custom publishers will lay out your shots and vary the pacing (pages of the wedding party followed by a spread of the wedding site), then bind them into a sleek hardcover book. If your photographer doesn’t offer the service, contact a manufacturer like GraphiStudio.

Create Some Shelf Life

Photo display ledges and rails, available at stores like Pottery Barn and Crate & Barrel and from companies like Exposures, let you create a mini gallery. For a unified look, select all black-and-white prints, or use identical frames to give any group visual cohesion. Don’t limit yourself to wedding photos; shots from your honeymoon lend interest. A framed invitation adds charm. Perfect display spots: a hallway, family room, or powder room.

Article Credit: www.brides.com

Creative ways to share your photos.

Think outside the box to find creative ways to share your photos and have a keepsake for many years to come.

Beyond the basic wedding album, see the ideas below that will make your photos memories live longer. Call Jim Little Photography to help you preserve your special memories.

Enlarge a Special Detail

A slice of the wedding that’s blown up to larger-than-life-size can dress up a wall like a piece of art. (Depending on the photo quality, try 11″ x 14″ or larger.) What to choose: a portrait of your bouquet, candles on a table, your bridal shoes. Black-and-white is especially effective. Take the print to a pro to be matted and framed (white and black are always safe bets). Hang in a niche or over a bureau.

Publish the Story of You

Imagine your wedding as a coffee-table book. Design teams at custom publishers will lay out your shots and vary the pacing (pages of the wedding party followed by a spread of the wedding site), then bind them into a sleek hardcover book. If your photographer doesn’t offer the service, contact a manufacturer like GraphiStudio.

Create Some Shelf Life

Photo display ledges and rails, available at stores like Pottery Barn and Crate & Barrel and from companies like Exposures, let you create a mini gallery. For a unified look, select all black-and-white prints, or use identical frames to give any group visual cohesion. Don’t limit yourself to wedding photos; shots from your honeymoon lend interest. A framed invitation adds charm. Perfect display spots: a hallway, family room, or powder room.

Article Credit: www.brides.com

Pick up a copy of the Southern Bride Magazine, Winter 2009 issue. Jim Little Photography is featured several times throughout the magazine. The Wedding Theme section features Jim’s beautiful photography highlighting a Cinco De Mayo theme. The photo shoot showcases some of the more traditional aspects of a Mexican wedding, with Aztec designs, mantilla lace, Moroccans, gold coins, and bright colors above earth tones. B&A Warehouse was a perfect venue location lending architectural integrity to the rustic old-world feel. To appeal to today’s bride, the antique look was complimented with modern dresses, creative and fun food stations, and signature martinis. This look honors the past while celebrating the present and the future. Article credit: Alabama Southern Bride Magazine.

In the Real Wedding article, the wedding of Angela & Lee is also featured. Angela & Lee were married April 26, 2008. The wedding was at Angela’s home church, Riverchase Church of Christ with a reception to follow at Ross Bridge. Angela remembers one of her favorite moments was seeing her husband for the first time. They had an arranged meeting by Jim Little, her photographer, before the wedding to take pictures. Angela says, “When I rounded the corner and saw him in his tux, standing there waiting to see me in my dress, I started to laugh and cry all at the same time. To this day, it’s the only time I have seen him cry”. Read more about Angela’s special wedding day on pages 72-74 of Southern Bride Magazine. Article Credit: Sarah Christine Bolton, Southern Bride Magazine.

Pick up a copy of the Southern Bride Magazine, Winter 2009 issue. Jim Little Photography is featured several times throughout the magazine. The Wedding Theme section features Jim’s beautiful photography highlighting a Cinco De Mayo theme. The photo shoot showcases some of the more traditional aspects of a Mexican wedding, with Aztec designs, mantilla lace, Moroccans, gold coins, and bright colors above earth tones. B&A Warehouse was a perfect venue location lending architectural integrity to the rustic old-world feel. To appeal to today’s bride, the antique look was complimented with modern dresses, creative and fun food stations, and signature martinis. This look honors the past while celebrating the present and the future. Article credit: Alabama Southern Bride Magazine.

In the Real Wedding article, the wedding of Angela & Lee is also featured. Angela & Lee were married April 26, 2008. The wedding was at Angela’s home church, Riverchase Church of Christ with a reception to follow at Ross Bridge. Angela remembers one of her favorite moments was seeing her husband for the first time. They had an arranged meeting by Jim Little, her photographer, before the wedding to take pictures. Angela says, “When I rounded the corner and saw him in his tux, standing there waiting to see me in my dress, I started to laugh and cry all at the same time. To this day, it’s the only time I’ve seen him cry”. Read more about Angela’s special wedding day on pages 72-74 of Southern Bride Magazine. Article Credit: Sarah Christine Bolton, Southern Bride Magazine.

Jim Little Photography is proud to work with many outstanding vendors in the Birmingham area. Today’s vendor spotlight is Dorothy McDaniel’s Flower Market.

Dorothy McDaniel’s Flower Market has been a top-rated, full-service florist in Birmingham for over 31 years. Our wish is to provide you not only with remarkable floral design, but first-rate service.
We are also a full-service stationer and are happy to help you with personal stationary, cards, invitations, napkins and favors. We also provide custom calligraphy. Our brides receive a 10% discount on stationary needs. Stationary lines we carry include Crane, William Arthur, Prentiss Douthit, Stacy Claire Boyd, Fabulous Designs and National Engraving.

TO READ MORE about Dorothy McDaniel’s Flower Market, visit their Web Site:

When in the course of planning a wedding, couples are faced with the question “Are you going to see each other before the ceremony?” Lots of couples are quick to answer “No” when maybe, just maybe, “Yes” could be the preferred answer.

The Tradition – Not To See

The tradition of “hiding” the bride from the groom, prior to the wedding comes from the days of arranged marriages when a wedding was merely a business deal between fathers. Things like love and attraction on the part of the bride and groom had nothing to do with it. The groom saw the bride, for the first time, when she walked down the aisle and a veil covered her face. After the minister pronounced them man and wife, the groom then lifted the veil, not only to kiss the bride, but also to see the face he would be waking up to for the rest of his life.

Photographs Before Ceremony Save Time and allow for A Private Moment Together …
READ MORE …

Article Credit -By Lei Lydle
Founder and Editor
www.AlabamaBridal.com

Jim Little Photography, a professional photographer for over 20 years, is now booking for the 2010 wedding season. Call for popular spring and summer date availability. We also have limited dates available on our 2009 calendar. Schedule an appointment to meet with Jim at our location inside ENGAGED in Homewood at 1807 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL 35209. He can show you our beautiful creative-art albums with full-page panoramic spreads and custom-designed album layouts.

Don’t forget to visit our website www.jimlittlephotography.com where you‚ will see many gallery collections for weddings, portraits, children, travel, and digital art photography. Prices begin at $2,700 and up for Jim as your photographer or $2,000 for our associate photographer. You have many options and inclusions to select ranging from: Studio or Location Engagement & Bridal Portraits, Custom-designed Storybook Albums, High Resolution Disk of your files, DVD slideshow with music, personal wedding website, digital art paintings, parent albums and proofs to keep.

Available for: Birmingham, AL Wedding Photography, Wedding Photography AL, Alabama Wedding Photographer, Vestavia AL, Hoover AL, Trussville AL, Hoover, AL Wedding Photographer, Homewood Wedding Photographer AL, or any location within Alabama for an Alabama Wedding Photographer. Or, if you are planning a special get-a-away wedding, travel is available nationwide for any Destination Wedding location.

Look forward to meeting you! 205-681-2456 or email, jlittle@charter.net

Jim Little Photography, a professional photographer for over 20 years, is now booking for the 2010 wedding season. Call for popular spring and summer date availability. We also have limited dates available on our 2009 calendar. Schedule an appointment to meet with Jim at our location inside ENGAGED in Homewood at 1807 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL 35209. He can show you our beautiful creative-art albums with full-page panoramic spreads and custom-designed album layouts.

Don’t forget to visit our website www.jimlittlephotography.com where you’ll see many gallery collections for weddings, portraits, children, travel, and digital art photography. Prices begin at $2,700 and up for Jim as your photographer or $2,000 for our associate photographer.  You have many options and inclusions to select ranging from: Studio or Location Engagement & Bridal Portraits, Custom-designed Storybook Albums, High Resolution Disk of your files, DVD slideshow with music, personal wedding website, digital art paintings, parent albums and proofs to keep.

Available for:  Birmingham, AL Wedding Photography, Wedding Photography AL, Alabama Wedding Photographer, Vestavia AL, Hoover AL, Trussville AL, Hoover, AL Wedding Photographer, Homewood Wedding Photographer AL, or any location within Alabama for an Alabama Wedding Photographer. Or, if you are planning a special get-a-away wedding, travel is available nationwide for any Destination Wedding location.
Look forward to meeting you! 205-681-2456 or email – jlittle@charter.net

Looking for a beautiful place to host your wedding and/or reception in the Birmingham, AL?

Jim Little Photography is proud to recommend Rucker Place where the food is delicious and the staff are attentive to every detail. Visit their website www.ruckerplace.com for more information to help plan your perfect wedding! They will make your event memorable. Contact Rucker Place today for more information…
(205) 558-2485.

THE ART OF SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY AND DELICIOUS FOOD—IT’S WHAT WE DO BEST!

Rucker Place is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. According to officials with the Birmingham Historical Society, Rucker Place is the only existing example of shingle-style architecture in Birmingham. Indeed, it may be the only one of its type ever built in the city.
We are PERFECT for any occasion! Rucker Place hosts weddings, wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate meetings/exhibitions/seminars, christmas/holiday events, teas/showers, sorority/fraternity formals, reunions, and bar mitzvah/bat mitzvah.

Bouquet Jewelry is a hot new bridal accessory that is being used to accentuate and personalize bridal bouquets. They are also turning up in bridesmaid’s flowers, boutonnieres, centerpieces, and even customizing the wedding cake . The jewelry is usually inserted into the bouquet by a six inch post, but may also be attached to stems and hand-tied ribbons.

A popular choice is Swarovski crystal monograms using the bride and groom’s initials. They may choose to use the initial for each of their first names as well as the initial for the groom’s last name. Six mm faux diamonds can also be inserted into the center of each flower to give the bouquet a dazzling new look.

Besides monograms, most online companies have the same selection of jewels: pearl clusters, bows, snowflake, bee, frog, dragonfly, starfish, flip flop sandal, palm tree, butterfly and crucifix. The bee only comes in clear crystal and the frog and palm tree come only in peridot crystals. The flip flop sandal comes in blue or pink. Pearls come in pink, yellow, white, blue, green, lavender, peach, champagne and platinum. The bows come in a wide range of colors with gold or silver plating.

Read more about price ranges, reflecting your personal taste, and for ideas of how to use the jewelry long after the wedding.
Click here for more: http://www.wedalert.com/content/articles/Bouquet_Jewelry.asp
Article Credit: www.wedalert.com
Submitted by Kathleen Terrana, the owner of Beautiful Bridal at www.beautiful-bridal.com

Meet the designer and read the story of Heidi Elnora Standridge, an Alabama native who has patterned her life after fashion. Her 2009 collection focuses on a minimalist approach to design, a romantic feel with vintage trim detailing. Heidi considers it an honor to be a part of a bride’s special day and to design the most important article of clothing a woman will every wear.
“Every wedding has a story, so should every wedding gown.” – heidi elnora
Click on Heidi Elnora’s website — www.heidielnora.com , meet the designer, and view her beautiful 2008-2009 collections!

By: Lucy Meriil
Journal Freelance Writer
Thursday January 15th, 2009

As soon as a diamond ring is slipped on a woman’s left hand, she knows she has taken on a big job—planning a wedding. Perhaps it is no coincidence that another meaning of “engaged” is “busy.” There are many decisions to make and even more people—caterers, florists, musicians, clergy and more—to track down and spend time with. It’s daunting just figuring out how to get started ….
Read more…..

If you’re throwing a Spring 2009 wedding event – or are planning on attending one – learning about the season’s top wedding trends can make the event even more unforgettable. Wedding trends for Spring 2009 capture some of the season’s fresh designer trends from the runways, and the year calls for a mix of classic styles and modern designs.

From Grecian-inspired gowns for the bride to flapper dresses for the bridesmaids, here are some of the best Spring 2009 wedding trends to plan for…….

Read more about Top Wedding Trends for Spring 2009

Sabah Karimi writes about wedding trends, fashion and style for several online and offline publications. Read more about Top Wedding Trends for Spring 2009 in this Spring 2009 wedding trends article.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Sabah_Karimi

If you’re throwing a Spring 2009 wedding event Рor are planning on attending one Рlearning about the season’s top wedding trends can make the event even more unforgettable. Wedding trends for Spring 2009 capture some of the season’s fresh designer trends from the runways, and the year calls for a mix of classic styles and modern designs.

From Grecian-inspired gowns for the bride to flapper dresses for the bridesmaids, here are some of the best Spring 2009 wedding trends to plan for…….

Read more about Top Wedding Trends for Spring 2009

Sabah Karimi writes about wedding trends, fashion and style for several online and offline publications. Read more about Top Wedding Trends for Spring 2009 in this Spring 2009 wedding trends article.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Sabah_Karimi

There are so many things to think about when planning your wedding – the article below, written by
Nick Kakolowski, will give you many helpful hints and ideas… and of course if you need more information about photographing your special day, contact Jim thru our website, www.jimlittlephotography.com

What To Consider When Planning A Wedding

Planning a wedding can be a stressful experience if not handled correctly. There are a multitude of tasks to be completed and the potential to leave something out is extremely high. Therefore, the more planning and preparation that can be done the better chance no aspect will be left out or not completed, and the wedding will be a fun and memorable event.

There is a good chance that the weeks leading up to the wedding day will be extremely intense and busy. It is a good idea to set up schedule months in advance which covers all of the necessary tasks to be completed. As you get closer to the special day, check off these tasks one by one. The more time you allot for planning ahead of time, the more likely nothing will be left out, and you can be confident that everything and everyone is taken care of.

READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE FOR MORE INFORMATION:
http://www.articlerich.com/Article/What-To-Consider-When-Planning-A-Wedding/406520  The author, Nick Kakolowski a freelance writer who writes about family get-togethers, parties and weddings, often focusing on a particular aspect of these events such as wedding invitations.  Article Directory: http://www.articlerich.com

There are so many things to think about when planning your wedding – the article below, written by
Nick Kakolowski, will give you many helpful hints and ideas… and of course if you need more information about photographing your special day, contact Jim thru our website, www.jimlittlephotography.com

What To Consider When Planning A Wedding

Planning a wedding can be a stressful experience if not handled correctly. There are a multitude of tasks to be completed and the potential to leave something out is extremely high. Therefore, the more planning and preparation that can be done the better chance no aspect will be left out or not completed, and the wedding will be a fun and memorable event.

There is a good chance that the weeks leading up to the wedding day will be extremely intense and busy. It is a good idea to set up schedule months in advance which covers all of the necessary tasks to be completed. As you get closer to the special day, check off these tasks one by one. The more time you allot for planning ahead of time, the more likely nothing will be left out, and you can be confident that everything and everyone is taken care of.

READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE FOR MORE INFORMATION:
http://www.articlerich.com/Article/What-To-Consider-When-Planning-A-Wedding/406520 The author, Nick Kakolowski a freelance writer who writes about family get-togethers, parties and weddings, often focusing on a particular aspect of these events such as wedding invitations. Article Directory: http://www.articlerich.com

John and Lauren met Jim for an “on location” engagement photo session at the historic Morris Avenue. Have a look at a great time they had with Jim… feeling natural, showing off some cute poses, and just enjoying the day together. Location photos are always a lot of fun. Jim is looking forward to photographing their April wedding!

  

  

John and Lauren met Jim for an “on location” engagement photo session at the historic Morris Avenue. Have a look at a great time they had with Jim… feeling natural, showing off some cute poses, and just enjoying the day together. Location photos are always a lot of fun. Jim is looking forward to photographing their April wedding!

  

  

Just a reminder – there are two more bridal shows in January to meet with Jim and the Jim Little Photography team.  This is a great opportunity to see our beautiful creative-art wedding albums, parent album choices, and much more. You can ask questions about pricing and plan options, date availability, or schedule an appointment to meet with Jim inside ENGAGED, 1807 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL 35209. Looking forward to meeting you!

We are based in the Birmingham, AL area but also serving the Atlanta metro area, Orlando, Florida area, and the entire southeastern United States. Visit my website www.jimlittlephotography.com for a large collection of photo galleries: weddings, engagements, digital art, and information on available prices and plans.

Come see us at the bridal shows!

January 11, 20099 – BJCC Civic Center Downtown – Elite Events presents the Southern Bridal Show

January 25, 2009 – Mathews Manor in Springville, AL

Just a reminder – there are two more bridal shows in January to meet with Jim and the Jim Little Photography team. This is a great opportunity to see our beautiful creative-art wedding albums, parent album choices, and much more. You can ask questions about pricing and plan options, date availability, or schedule an appointment to meet with Jim inside ENGAGED, 1807 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL 35209. Looking forward to meeting you!

We are based in the Birmingham, AL area but also serving the Atlanta metro area, Orlando, Florida area, and the entire southeastern United States. Visit my website www.jimlittlephotography.com for a large collection of photo galleries: weddings, engagements, digital art, and information on available prices and plans.

Come see us at the bridal shows!

January 11, 20099 – BJCC Civic Center Downtown – Elite Events presents the Southern Bridal Show

January 25, 2009 – Mathews Manor in Springville, AL00

Jim had the pleasure of shooting Barret and Stuart’s engagement photos in November! What a beautiful fall setting! Jim traveled to Vincent, AL for an ‘on location’ shoot to the family’s lakeside vacation cabin. It was a beautiful fall day — Jim captured the fire of the fall colors, the golden glow of the fallen leaves and used the gorgeous background to show off the sweet couple. Barret and Stuart were easy-going and a lot of fun to photograph! Thank you for allowing Jim to take part in the excitement of your engagement and the joy of your upcoming wedding celebration in June of 2009. The wedding will take place June 27, 2009 at the Philadelphia Baptist Church in Cahaba Heights with a reception to follow at Pine Tree Country Club. Can’t wait!

FYI – give us a call, we’ll shoot anywhere you like – pick your favorite ‘on location’ site within the Birmingham, AL or Metro Atlanta, GA area – and Jim will handle all the rest!

See a couple of favorite photos!

Jim had the pleasure of shooting Barret and Stuart‚Äôs engagement photos in November! What a beautiful fall setting! Jim traveled to Vincent, AL for an ‚Äòon location‚Äô shoot to the family‚Äôs lakeside vacation cabin. It was a beautiful fall day — Jim captured the fire of the fall colors, the golden glow of the fallen leaves and used the gorgeous background to show off the sweet couple. Barret and Stuart were easy-going and a lot of fun to photograph! Thank you for allowing Jim to take part in the excitement of your engagement and the joy of your upcoming wedding celebration in June of 2009. The wedding will take place June 27, 2009 at the Philadelphia Baptist Church in Cahaba Heights with a reception to follow at Pine Tree Country Club. Can‚Äôt wait!

FYI – give us a call, we’ll shoot anywhere you like – pick your favorite ‘on location’ site within the Birmingham, AL or Metro Atlanta, GA area Рand Jim will handle all the rest!

See a couple of favorite photos!

Did you know that Jim is available for travel nationwide? We have a lot of requests for travel to various southeastern locations – some are in the Birmingham area or others in nearby locations such as Jasper AL, Oneonta AL, Auburn AL, Tuscaloosa, AL, Montgomery, AL and many more. Any location, small town, big city, country setting, elaborate hotel, quaint wedding chapel, or traditional church setting … Jim will capture all of those special moments and give you photographs to treasure for many years to come. We are now shooting in the Atlanta GA and Atlanta metro area too! Give us a call to inquire about availability or for more information about your special location in Atlanta or within the Atlanta metro area. And we not limited to just the Birmingham or Atlanta areas, just give us a call and we’ll work out the travel details. Florida weddings too РOrlando, Florida brides want a professional photographer that does more a lot more than the discounted amateurs are offering. For quality, professional photos, edited with advanced knowledge of Photoshop and editing techniques, experience of over 20 years, and a custom- designed storybook wedding album with full page layouts and panorama scenes … your choices abound for your finished wedding album….give us a call, Jim will meet with you or show you samples online to view our current wedding albums you’ll select from a huge array of album sizes and textures. We’ll help you sort out all of the choices….give us a call – popular wedding dates book 12-18 months in advance….with scattered dates still available for the 2009 wedding season. And it’s not too early to plan a 2010 wedding – we’ve already booked some popular summer dates. Look forward to hearing from you to reserve your special day!

Start planning now to attend several January 2009 Bridal shows in the Birmingham area. You can meet Jim and our associate photographers, view our beautiful Image Art album choices, view a large display of Jim’s beautiful brides, and learn more about our plans and many pricing options for your special day. We travel nationwide and are now serving the Atlanta metro area too! We look forward to meeting you at one of the bridal shows!

January 4, 2009 Wynfrey Hotel Bridal Show

January 11, 20099 – BJCC Civic Center Downtown – Elite Events presents the Southern Bridal Show

January 25, 2009 – Mathews Manor in Springville, AL

Are you starting the search for your wedding photographer for your 2009 or 2010 wedding? Our spring and summer 2009 dates are filling up quickly and fall 2009 dates are booking too.  And we’ve already started the bookings for 2010! See our website for a few samples of our custom-designed wedding albums or schedule an appointment to meet with Jim and find the plan and pricing that best meets your needs. We are located inside ENGAGED in Homewood, AL, 35209. This is where you’ll see a large assortment of our Image Art storybook style wedding albums, parent albums, and keepsake books. We travel nationwide, so near, or far, give us a call, for memories captured forever….Jim Little Photography.

Today’s feature wedding

Mike and Laura Foreman – Wedding Date – 10-11-2008 at Mathews Manor.

What a beautiful wedding and décor and a lot of fun photos of Mike and Laura’s wedding! And of course the great staff at Mathews Manor in Springville is the best! Here are a couple of favorite photos! We had a team of 3 shooters – Jim, Keri and Brad too! Not a moment was missed…

Choosing a honeymoon destination can often be very frustrating. A few lucky couples may be given a honeymoon trip as a wedding present, or others may have the financial means to travel to the destination of their choice.

There are plenty of options for the couple on a budget, especially if you plan early.

Planning – When you make your initial wedding budget, set aside an amount for your honeymoon. This way you will have a trip fund. You don’t have to allow for the entire cost, just a fund you can add to for that reason. It will grow.

Go to www.theweddingchannel.com to learn more great ideas – consider staying in the country, island hopping, or even postponing your honeymoon so it won’t be during “high season rates”.

The tradition for the Groom’s cake began in the South. It was a symbol of the couple’s “sweet” life that they will have together. Go to www.AlabamaBridal.com and you’ll see ideas for modern cake designs, how to make the groom’s cake special to match his personality, his favorite flavor, and much more…Remember the Groom’s cake does not always have to be a chocolate cake. He might just love carrot cake! Or he may prefer cupcakes! There is no limit to the design and it does not have to be “traditional”.

Here are some tips for those who are expected to make a wedding toast:

You can read suggestions for the Best Man, The Groom, The Maid of Honor, the Bride, and the Father of the Bride. Please visit www.birmingham.brides.com for this and more planning articles to help make your wedding day flow smoother!

With wedding planning, it can get very hectic quickly. That’s why you need a “plan for your wedding planning” as odd as this may sound. You should determine early on what tasks will have to be completed to successfully plan the wedding on time and within budget.

Things to Do Early

There are some things that just can’t wait when it comes to wedding planning. First, secure your photographer of choice with a money deposit. Once you have a wedding date set, you can talk with a photographer and schedule the photo session for your bridal portraits and secure their services for your wedding day. The reason you’ll want to book this very early is because photographers (really good ones) are usually booked months in advance, and many weddings are on weekend days.

Find a wedding dress early on as well so you’ll have time for fitting, ordering, and alterations (if needed). The bridesmaids will need plenty of time for their dresses so keep them informed also. Choose wedding colors and possibly a wedding theme before you start planning. Once you know the colors, you can start shopping for wedding favors and decorations early and possibly find some great bargains when you’re not in a rush.

Choose a Location for Your Wedding – Hire a Wedding Director – Order Decorations, Flowers, Invitations, and Wedding Party Gifts – and don’t forget about the wedding rings, catering, wedding songs, reception decorations, punch, food, and of course, the wedding cake. These are all crucial parts of wedding planning and have to be taken care of early on to minimize stress. If you take care of the wedding planning far in advance, you’ll see things fall into place and be able to enjoy your wedding as it was meant to be!

Read the entire article – for more valuable information…

http://www.articlerich.com/Article/Wedding-Planning-Tips-for-the-Bride-to-Be/400102

Source Credit: Article Rich.com – Chris Robertson

With wedding planning, it can get very hectic quickly. That’s why you need a “plan for your wedding planning” as odd as this may sound. You should determine early on what tasks will have to be completed to successfully plan the wedding on time and within budget.

Things to Do Early

There are some things that just can’t wait when it comes to wedding planning. First, secure your photographer of choice with a money deposit. Once you have a wedding date set, you can talk with a photographer and schedule the photo session for your bridal portraits and secure their services for your wedding day. The reason you’ll want to book this very early is because photographers (really good ones) are usually booked months in advance, and many weddings are on weekend days.

Find a wedding dress early on as well so you’ll have time for fitting, ordering, and alterations (if needed). The bridesmaids will need plenty of time for their dresses so keep them informed also. Choose wedding colors and possibly a wedding theme before you start planning. Once you know the colors, you can start shopping for wedding favors and decorations early and possibly find some great bargains when you’re not in a rush.

Choose a Location for Your Wedding – Hire a Wedding Director – Order Decorations, Flowers, Invitations, and Wedding Party Gifts ‚Äì and don’t forget about the wedding rings, catering, wedding songs, reception decorations, punch, food, and of course, the wedding cake. These are all crucial parts of wedding planning and have to be taken care of early on to minimize stress. If you take care of the wedding planning far in advance, you’ll see things fall into place and be able to enjoy your wedding as it was meant to be!

Read the entire article – for more valuable information…

http://www.articlerich.com/Article/Wedding-Planning-Tips-for-the-Bride-to-Be/400102

Source Credit: Article Rich.com – Chris Robertson

Here are some tips for those who are expected to make a wedding toast:

You can read suggestions for the Best Man, The Groom, The Maid of Honor, the Bride, and the Father of the Bride. Please visit www.birmingham.brides.com for this and more planning articles to help make your wedding day flow smoother!

Pretty Maids In A Row

Select dresses with simple lines, such as an A line silhouette or a gathered skirt and empire waist.

Look for strapless, spaghetti straps, off the shoulder or v necklines.  Avoid patterns and bright colors. Big or small, no one wants to look like an Easter egg walking down the aisle.  Imagine each of your bridesmaids in each dress that you seriously consider.  Try the dress on. See if it is comfortable and looks as good on as it does on the hanger.  Afterwards have your maid of honor go back to try on the final selections.  Keep your bridesmaids budgets in mind. They will be happier paying less if you are torn between two dresses and the price difference is significant.

Source – www.birminghambrides.com

An experienced professional will cater to your every need and focus on making your wedding day a true reflection of who you are, without the stress and the worry of having to do it all yourself. They will be there by your side, ready and available for any last minute emergencies or unexpected situations. Let a bridal assistant be the one to help mom settle her nerves, provide tissues for emotional dad, keep track of rowdy groomsmen, make sure you and your bridesmaids have your flowers and sew a lost button back on the flower girl’s dress. Even the smallest glitch in your plan can cause a perfectly planned wedding schedule to fall apart in minutes. A bridal assistant will be there to make sure you stay on time and on schedule, which means that you stay relaxed and happy!

Many personal bridal assistants will have a number of services to choose from and will be able to customize a package to meet your needs and budget. These services can range from providing assistance in the months, weeks, or days leading up to the wedding. During your initial consultation with a potential bridal assistant you should be prepared to explain what your unique needs are in order to make your wedding dreams a reality.

Source – www.birminghambrides.com

Pretty Maids In A Row

Select dresses with simple lines, such as an A line silhouette or a gathered skirt and empire waist.

Look for strapless, spaghetti straps, off the shoulder or v necklines.  Avoid patterns and bright colors. Big or small, no one wants to look like an Easter egg walking down the aisle.  Imagine each of your bridesmaids in each dress that you seriously consider.  Try the dress on. See if it is comfortable and looks as good on as it does on the hanger.  Afterwards have your maid of honor go back to try on the final selections.  Keep your bridesmaids budgets in mind. They will be happier paying less if you are torn between two dresses and the price difference is significant.
Source – www.birminghambrides.com

While you might not realize it now, your choice of wedding shoes is almost as important as the gown itself. Remember, you’ll be walking down the aisle in those shoes, standing at the altar, posing for photographs, greeting your guests, cutting the cake, and possibly dancing. After you add up all the hours, it’s easy to see that comfort will be your number one priority when choosing shoes for this special day. Here are some points to remember when choosing the perfect shoe:

Comfort is an issue
Even if you’re a hardened stiletto-wearer, take it from countless brides who’ve already been there: you want wedding shoes that are not only fabulous but comfortable too. You want to be able to focus on and enjoy every last detail of your wedding, not your aching feet. You’ve been warned, so choose a structure that fits your feet and be sure to break them in! A couple of weeks before your wedding, start wearing your shoes for an hour or two at a time inside the house, then work up to three to five hours total. Also consider shoe pads if necessary to prevent slipping or chafing.

Style is also an issue
Yes, your guests may only catch a glimpse of them but any good shoe-aholic knows that it’s what you wear on your feet that will complete your look. Fortunately, bridal shoe designers are well aware of the fact that brides are going to be spending one very long day in her new shoes and most of that time will be spent either standing or dancing. So you should be able to find a pair of gorgeous bridal shoes that are as easy on the feet as they are on the eyes.
Source – www.birminghambrides.com

Jennifer Miller and Jason Reynolds
May 31, 2008
Ceremony: Covenant Presbyterian Church
Reception: Historic Rucker Place, Birmingham

The Back Story
Jason and Jennifer were friends first. Both students at Auburn, they hung out in the same circle. And while each later confessed a secret crush on the other, they remained just friends for a long time. That is, until the first time they spent time alone together. And then almost instantly they knew he/she was the one, according to Jennifer. A year later of dating later, they both graduated from Auburn and moved to Birmingham. Shortly after that, Jason bought a new home and invited Jennifer over. She arrived and thought it strange that Jason’s car wasn’t there. What she found when she opened the door was music, flowers, and clues that lead to Jason, waiting on one knee with a ring and proposal of marriage. After celebrating with family and friends, they got down to the task of planning a wedding.

The Planning
Planning was easier for Jennifer than most brides. Jennifer and her mother Gail both work in the bridal industry so they know most of the wedding vendors and are up on all of the latest trends. Jennifer already knew she wanted a classic black and white wedding. But unlike most brides, Jennifer didn’t have to visit lots of venues and worry about where they would hold the reception. That part was a given because her family owns Historic Rucker Place, the landmark wedding and party venue on Southside. But since Jennifer and her family have witnessed many, many weddings at Rucker Place, they wanted something unique and distinctive for their special day.

The Details
Inspired by their love of Italy, they decided on a Tuscan theme and called on designer Laure Freidman to bring their vision of a night in Italy to life. They used design elements reminiscent of Italy as they planned the décor: sculptures, fountains, and lighting created a magical scene. While they used few flowers, the flowers they did use had big impact: the cascading orchid bouquet Jennifer carried was magnificent and the calla lily bouquets for the bridesmaids were striking. Jennifer also knew exactly who she wanted to design her dream gown and absolutely gushed about her Heidi Elnora backless all lace gown. “I loved my dress! It was my favorite thing about the wedding— I could wear it every day and never get tired of it” says Jennifer. Bridesmaids wore classic black gowns from Bella Bridesmaid and the men wore traditional black tuxedos from our wedding partner, Mr. Burch Formalwear.

For the food, they decided on a Tuscan themed menu including a large pasta bar that was a big hit with guests. The couple’s incredible “Tower of Pisa-like” seven tier wedding cake was designed by Bromberg’s wedding partner, Diane Olexa of Olexa’s in Mountain Brook. If you weren’t lucky enough to get a piece of this incredible cake, don’t worry. Olexa’s serves butter cream wedding cake every day. The party went on into the night as guests danced to the music of Just a Few Cats, toasted with the Italian liquor Limoncello, and snacked on flatbread pizzas. As the lights twinkled overhead, it really did feel just like a night in Italy.

Jennifer’s Advice to Brides
Jennifer said the most significant moment of her wedding was the instant she first saw Jason as they spent some quiet time together before the ceremony. “That helped me relax and it just took all of the nervousness away” she said. “I would recommend that to everyone” she continued. “Also, try to stop and enjoy every moment. From the engagement to the wedding, try not to obsess so much over the details or you’ll miss it” exclaims Jennifer.

After the wedding, the couple jetted away to a luxurious honeymoon trip to St. Barts where they were pampered in their own private villa. ”We didn’t want to leave, we were so spoiled” Jennifer told us.

Congratulations Jennifer and Jason—and best wishes for a happy life together!

Credit: Bromberg’s Real Wedding Feature for August 08 www.brombergbride.com

Treat the people you cherish with love. The wedding is one day; your family and friends are forever. Keep perspective and focus on the future. Remind yourself that the wedding is only one day in your life. With so much hype leading up to the wedding day itself, it is easy to forget about preparing for your life as a married couple. Yes, the wedding day is unforgettable, but forgetting that you will be together for the next 50-60 years is not good. When things get out of control, close your eyes and remember the reason why you are planning this wedding in the first place.

Finally, keep in mind that on your wedding day, your thoughts should be focused on the ceremony and what it stands for, not on the bridesmaids’ tan lines or the dress your new mother-in-law is wearing. If you are unable to let the small details go, you will miss the big picture, and that would really make for an unfortunate wedding day experience.

ARTICLE CREDIT – www.birminghambrides.com