Wedding Planning Tips from Blissful Bookings

HRM Photography & Blissful Bookings are delighted to unite to assist brides with their planning woes.  Wedding planner extraordinare, Jennifer Eaves will be posting regular blog articles with wedding trends & bridal style tips, inspiration boards, local upcoming wedding events and even answering questions from YOU our readers!  If you have any questions regarding etiquette, wedding dilemmas, budget concerns, family conflict or even style trends please email Jennifer at jennifer@blissfulbookings.com and she will answer you directly in the following blog posts!  

About Jennifer Eaves & Blissful Bookings:
As a certified wedding planner with extensive experience in the wedding industry, my goal is to offer happy couples peace of mind and ease with their planning process.  Bringing creative and unique concepts to their head table all while keeping it personal and intimate.  I am able to customize packages, checklists, timelines and vendor referrals to tailor to each individual couples wedding needs and desires.  I also offer personalized save-the-date web pages and even wedding websites!  

Planning together, we can make this upcoming wedding season beautiful blissful and stylishly stress-free!  

I look forward to hearing from you!
Jennifer Eaves, WPICC
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*** Please note, original sources for the images provide in the planning tips below can be found on the Blissful Bookings Pintrest Page.  The images displayed in our planning tips have been sourced to aid brides with planning inspiration, only those with HRM logos are HRM Photography images.

DIY: The Succulent Wreath

Cost: $20 / Time: 1.5 Hours
Materials: Wreath frame, Sphagnum moss, Fishing wire, Bobby pins, Succulent clippings, Pencil
Images & Source: Prudent Baby

Tip: The wreath IS alive so be sure to spritz with water and to put it in the sun until you use it on your BIG day!!

Step 1: Place the moss on the wreath frame and secure it with fishing wire.

Step 2: Use the pencil to create a hole in the moss.

Step 3: Place a succulent clipping into the hole and secure it with a bobby pin.

Step 4: Arrange the succulent clippings around the wreath! The fuller the wreath looks, the better!

This wreath is gorgeous for any type of shabby-chic, rustic, garden inspired, country-style, barnyard or outdoor wedding. You can create a larger wreath to hang as a focal point behind your head table or a few smaller ones to place throughout your venue to create that beautiful outdoorsy feeling.

Happy Planning,
Jennifer Eaves

Eight Unique Guestbook Ideas

1. Puzzle Pieces: Select your favourite puzzle and have your guests choose a piece to jot a message on. You can even frame it as a keepsake! 

2. Typewriter: If you're planning a vintage theme, this is a fantastic idea. Have the typewriter available for your guests to type individual messages on!

3. Message Tree: Choose cut outs that cater to your style or theme and have your guests write a note and hang them on a little tree!

4. Wine Bottles: Perfect for couples who are fond of wine. These also make great keepsakes for future anniversaries!

5. Guitar: Wonderful for couples who play or love music. Absolutely beautiful!

6. Pebbles: Great for beach, rustic or outdoor weddings. Invite guests to write a message of encouragement on pebbles you gather. Afterwards, you can keep them in a vase or even your garden!

7. Wood Piece: Perfect for rustic, barn or woodland themed weddings. You could even mount it on your wall for everyone to admire!

Photo credit: Etsy.com

8. Letters: Simply divine for intimate weddings. Have envelopes available for guests to deposit their notes in!

Photo credit: Meg Ruth

Happy Planning!
Jennifer

Latest Wedding Linens

Believe it or not, one of the latest 2013 wedding trends is table linens! It seems like a small piece of the puzzle and is often over looked but the right linen can add romance, sophistication and will set your wedding apart from others. Here are a few examples of some of the table trends we'll see this season.

1. BURLAP: Perfect for anything rustic, woodlands, shabby-chic, vintage or southern-style. This is great for barn yard weddings but can also be used indoors too! Make sure you get your burlap from your florist or decorator, you don't want to use anything that is untreated. Untreated burlap can carry an unpleasant order and even cause some guests to have an allergic reaction.

2. CHIFFON: Chiffon can make or break your décor so proceed with caution. Being that chiffon is light and airy it is a beautiful choice for spring and summer weddings. It comes in a wide variety of styles and colours. I wouldn't recommend going with chiffon if you you have a chiffon wedding gown or bridesmaids dresses. That can become a little bit overwhelming. Done right, it can be a beautiful and glamourous adding to your special day.

3. DAMASK: Super duper chic! This Parisian inspired pattern is sophisticated and elegant. Again, it must be done the right way. Too much of a good thing can become quite wrong! Just add bits and pieces of this gorgeous print throughout your décor for an innovative feel. Damask works best in either black and white or a muted two-tine print.

4. GLITTER: Sparkle and glitter will most likely be one of the more popular choices when it comes to the linen trends this year. It's absolutely gorgeous! If you want to add some glitter to your reception but feel like it's too much to add it to every table, perhaps just have it on the head table, cake table or candy bar. It is a very expensive piece of linen so use it sparingly to keep your budget in check!

5. LACE: Lace is all over the place in 2013! It timeless, romantic and works with almost every style and theme. My only piece of advice is to make sure you choose a more modern style of lace or else you risk the chance of it coming across too Victorian. No doilies!

6. PATTERNED: Patterns and embellishments can add a beautiful feel to your wedding reception. I prefer light, neutral patterns with a muted motif. If you decide to go with a patterned linen please keep everything else in the room simple. Keep the focus solely on the table cloths – and you of course!!

7. STRIPES: This is going to be another very popular choice this year. I really like the subdued feel of the two-tone print. It's classy and chic and works best with elegant themes. You can't really go wrong with a stipe…just don't go crazy with the choice of colours!! Less is more!

8. TEXTURE: If you want to add a wow factor but are a little hesitant of the over-the-top linens opt for a textured linen! It's super modern and extremely charming! If you choose a textured table linen select a sleek chair. The contrast makes for a very contemporary experience.

Happy Planning!
Jennifer

Money Saving Tips For Frugal Brides

1. Embrace The Off Season!

Wedding off season, typically November 1st – May 1st, is becoming more and more popular and with good reason! Many vendors offer specials discounts, packages and rates during the off season - sometimes up to 30%! If you have family from out of town coming in for the holidays, it might be nice just to have your wedding while everyone is off work or school and is already paying the airfare ticket – saving them more money…perhaps to put towards your gift! How beautiful would it be to throw a Christmas themed wedding? All your décor is already up at most venues saving you extra cash in the flower/décor component of your budget.

2. Plan A Brunch Wedding!

What to instantly save a ton of money? Cut out the booze! I mean, it's still a wedding so offer a mimosa, sunrise or mojito but most guests will call it quits after one or two if you plan an early morning celebration. Not to mention, you'll save on the food! Offer gourmet crepes or a build your own omelette station. Way less cheaper than buying everyone a prime rib dinner! Of course, your day will have to start fairly early but then you can capture that beautiful morning sunrise, plus you'll get to see your soon-to-be hubby all that sooner!

3. Be Strict With Your Guest List!

We know that we want to shout it from the roof tops and share your wedding with the whole world, however, reality sets in when you look at your budget. Another way to keep your costs to a minimum is be meticulous with your guest list. Nothing is wrong with having an intimate 50 person wedding, in fact it's becoming more ideal. Make a must have list (parents, immediate family, wedding party) and then add in those friends and extended family members that you'd like to have there. Fewer attendants means less money spent!

4. Opt For Seasonal or non-floral Bouquets!

You can save a few extra dollars by choosing seasonal and local flowers for your bouquet and centrepieces. Ask your florist for a list of of their seasonal flowers and how they fit with your wedding's theme. You can save even more by bulking up your floral arrangements with extra greenery, plants and non-floral accessories. Be creative and see how much you can save on your flower budget by just tweaking a few little things. Maybe go with less flowers but add in extra banana leaves, pins, feathers, fruit or even…candy!

Happy Planning!
Jennifer

Five Styles of Bridal Show Stopper Shoes!

1. SPARKLE: Designer high-heels, necklace-straps, rhinestones and BLING!
2. BLUE: Blue suede shoes are a super hot trend this year!

3. PRINTS: Animal prints, stripes and even floral shoes are super modern!

4. VINTAGE: The roaring twenties and old Hollywood inspired shoes are very chic!

5. TEXTURE: Unique details, embellishments, feathers and LACE!!

Questions from our Readers!

I LOVE helping out brides and grooms and assisting them with any wedding questions that pop up along the way. Here are some of the most recent questions that I have received.

How do we cater to the vegan guests (won't eat any meat, cheese, fish, eggs, etc.) that are attending our wedding?
Next time you sit down with your caterer, let them know that a few guests need special meals and discuss what options they offer for vegans. Include a couple of hors d'oeurves, an appetizer, an entrée, a dessert (vegan cupcakes) and something for late night that is just for them. They'll appreciate the extra thought you put into catering to their food preferences. Make sure the servers know who the vegan guests are so there's no mix ups!

We are having Mason jars for drinking glasses at the wedding, do we still need to rent wine glasses for wine at dinner?
It's worth investing in wine glasses for dinner. Many guests won't drink the wine if it's not in the proper stemware.

Who is supposed to do a speech and how long should it be?
Usually, the parents of the bride, the parents of the groom, the maid of honour, the best man and the bride and groom. I always recommend to keep speeches to 3 minutes a person or a combined total of 30 minutes. Guests, especially children, get restless if speeches are much longer than that!

For beer: kegs vs. cans vs. bottles for our outdoor wedding?
I wouldn't go with cans or a keg. I suggest bottles that the bartenders can pour into recyclable or biodegradable cups. You can even get cups with your monogram or wedding date on them!

I was thinking to save money, we wouldn't rent linen napkins, I'm really not going for a super classy look. I'm thinking of getting a bunch of paper napkins. Is this cheap looking?
Paper napkins are often done for less formal outdoor weddings. I recommend getting fun ones with a nice pattern or coloured ones that go with your colour, style and décor.

For our invitations, can our guests just RSVP to our website to save us on mailing costs?
If you add your website information to your RSVP cards, I also suggest adding an email (set up a brand new one up just for RSVPs) as well as a phone number. Not everyone has easy access to a computer. If it's a formal wedding, then I recommend sending out RSVP cards that include the website info along with envelopes that are pre-stamped and has the return address.

I love hearing from all of you! If you have any wedding related questions please email me at jennifer@blissfulbookings.com and your question could be answered in the next HRM blog!!

Happy Planning,
Jennifer

Creating a Flexible Seating Chart

Martha Stewart and I both agree that this is the easiest, most efficient and organized way to tackle your seating chart project. The trick? POST-ITS!! This makes for a flexible way to maneuver guests from table to table without going through multiple sheets of paper, running to the computer or becoming super stressed about the task. All you have to do is gather multiple colours of good ol' Post-its, a large piece of bristol board, some pencils and you're on your way! Choose one colour for the groom's guests, one colour for the bride's guests, a separate colour for the wedding party and write each guests name on it.

Then, draw tables (the exact floor plan of the reception room) on your bristol board and post away! You can even take this one step further (which is what I personally did when I got married) and add Post-it Flags to the tip of each guest name indicating which meal they chose. One colour flag for beef, one for chicken, one for vegetarian, another for children and you can even have one for special orders or allergies!  Check out Martha's link with a video of her explaining the flexible seating chart.

This method is perfect for any sized wedding, indoor or out. This will give you a visual idea of the layout of the room, who is sitting with who (does everyone at that table get along?) and where exactly in the room everyone is seated. Perhaps you don't want Aunt Sonja with her little 3 month old baby right beside the speakers, or someone with limited abilities far away from the exit. Not a problem, they can easily be moved by re-arranging the Post-its until the chart is exactly the way you envision it!

Happy Planning!!
Jennifer

(Photo Credit: Martha Stewart Weddings)

2013 Trend Alert!

THE DRESS:  Lace, lace, lace!  Lace is romantic, timeless and perfect for a casual or black-tie wedding.  Other top trends are key-hole backs, deep-v cuts, sheer long sleeves,  off-the shoulder necklines and even pastel gowns!  Of course OTT (over-the-top) gowns are super stylish and will always leave a big impression with your guests…not to mention your groom!

THE THEMES: The top 3 wedding themes this year are vintage-glam (think the roaring twenties), green weddings (eco-chic & DIY's) and countryside fairytales!

THE MENU:  Food bars!  Move over candy bars and make way for the new hot trend!  Bruschetta & caviar bars, mashed potato bars, pasta bars, pancake & waffle bars, taco bars and fruit & veggie bars are chic, fun and will leave your guests satisfied as they can customize their own plates!  Coffee bars, mimosa bars, popcorn bars and even strawberry short cake bars are going to be hot this year!

THE CAKE: Lace Cakes!  Inspired by the gown trend of course! Cakes are back and more glamourous than ever!  Don't worry, cake pops, cupcakes and grooms cakes will still make an appearance!  

THE COLOURS:  The top colour of the year is emerald green!  Tied for second place is mint green and lemon sorbet.  Aubergine and bordeaux are next in line!

{London, Ontario Wedding Photobooth}

Our Photo Booth is WAY too much fun!!  Its unique "open air" style lets you cram in up to 10 guests or more, guaranteed to enduce squeals of delight and non-stop laughter from your guests throughout the night. It provides totally hilarious and occassionally embarassing pictures of your friends & family that you can giggle about for years to come! We provide all props and backdrop or are happy to work with our clients to customize the photo booth to a specific theme or colour scheme.

What our couples are saying about the photo booth:
"Our guests still come up to us (almost a year later!) Saying how much fun they had at our wedding, and they always mention the photobooth! It was easy to use and fool proof! My only regret is that we didn't have it open all night!" - Sharon & George

"The photobooth added a fun, light-hearted element to the day. The pictures we got back are hilarious and we continue to look back at them again and again and laugh hysterically each time. The fact that we were able to capture my traditional european mama in devil horns with my bridesmaids was truly priceless! The photobooth is a must-have!" - Maria & Aaron

"The photo booth that HRM Photography set up for our wedding was SUCH an amazing success!!  They provided costumes and props, and it gave the guests something to do while the wedding party was being photographed, and was a great way for people to meet each other - we have photos of people who had just met having a blast together!  The best part of the photo booth photos for us is that we now have a collection of photos of all of our friends and family goofing off and having a great time, we will cherish these forever.  I particularly like one photo of my mother and my uncle dressed in princess props goofing off - she has it framed in her house and it makes me smile everytime I see it!" - Emillie & Damian

Interested in a photo booth for your wedding? Currently our amazing photo booth is available exclusively to couples who have booked HRM Photography for their wedding day photography. Drop us a line if you'd like more information about!

It's so awesome that even us photographers are sometimes tempted to make an appearance in it!

Here is what our photobooth looks like - it's quite compact so easy to fit at any reception!

London Ontario Wedding Vendors

London Ontario Wedding Venues

The River Room - The River Room, located inside Museum London, is the most spectacular wedding venue in the city with floor to ceiling glass windows overlooking the forks of the Thames.  All food is customized to each couple's tastes and budget.  Seating capacity 86, Cocktail Reception 130

Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre / Spencer Hall - Located on the grounds of the former Spencer estate, the Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre is South Western Ontario’s most exclusive address for your dream wedding. Situated on 30 parkland acres adjacent to the Thames River, this Georgian Manor offers picturesque grounds for your outdoor ceremony and photos, a beautiful dining room for a truly unforgettable reception and modern accommodations for out-of-town guests.

Best Western Lamplighter - With our creative and original ideas, our couples receive an unforgettable wedding experience that is uniquely theirs. The Best Wester Lamplighter offers stunning settings where brides are radiant, guests are pampered and receptions are distinctive. This is your wedding... make it a magical day to remember


Delta Armouries - Married to the idea of having the perfect wedding? So are we! All you need to do is Say "I Do" and we'll take care of the rest! Reasonable rates with a venue that outclasses the competition.

Elsie Perrin Williams Estate - Whether you are looking for the traditional day or something unique, your wedding day will be made truly special at the Elsie Perrin Williams Estate. For small, intimate receptions for up to 80 or large fairy-tale tented receptions for up to 150 - it is exclusively yours for the day. The Estate is the perfect venue for your wedding day events - from ceremony to reception and photos - in a private and unique setting!

Windermere Manor -  Somewhere between “stately and quaint” best describes The Windermere Manor. This fine estate, built in 1925 by John E. Smallman is a faithful architectural reflection of Tudor England and a fitting tribute to his father Thomas, a founding member of “The Imperial Oil Company.” Although slightly altered, inside the Manor retains its lofty ceilings, hand-hewn beams, oak balcony and imposing yet welcoming wood-burning stone fireplace, echoing a feeling of by-gone era warmth and luxury.

Availability

LAST UPDATED May 21st, 2013
We have limited 2013 dates remaining and we have started taking bookings for 2014. Please contact us if you'd like to meet with us about the photography on your big day, we'd love to hear from you!

BOOKING POLICY - Unfortunately, we are not able to hold a date without a completed contract/deposit. We get so many requests it’s simply not fair to clients who are ready to book on the spot! Thank you for your understanding! Although our booked dates are firm, we occasionally have cancellations / date changes. Even if your date is listed below, feel free to contact us in case it does become available. We are also happy to provide referrals to other photographers.

Our booked dates for 2013:
Heather: January 3rd / February 2nd, 16th / April 13th, 27th / May 18th, 25th, 31st / June 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th-16th, 21st, 22nd, 29th / July 5th, 6th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 27th / August 3rd, 10th, 16th, 17th, 24th, 31st / September 1st, 7th, 14th, 21st, 22nd, 27th, 28th, 29th / October 5th, 11th, 19th, 26th / November 2nd / December 21st

Lindsay: April 20th / May 4th, 18th, 19th / June 1st, 2nd, 15th, 22nd, 29th, 30th / July 6th, 13th, 20th / August 10th, 17th, 31st / September 14th, 21st, 27th / October 5th, 12th

Niki: May 18th, 25th / June 22nd, 29th / July 6th, 13th, 20th / August 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st / Sept 7th, 20th, 21st, 22nd/ October 12th, 19th, 26th / Nov 29th-30th (for a wedding in New Orleans!!!)

Our booked dates for 2014:
Heather: Jan 18th / May 17th, 31st / June 21st / July 5th, July 12th, 26th  / August 2nd, 3rd, 23rd / Sept 6th / Oct 25th
Niki: April 12th / August 3rd

*** "Tentatively booked" means we have a verbal agreement with a client that they would like to book the date, but have not received a contract/deposit with them yet so the date is still technically open

A wedding album is an heirloom; an investment you can pass on for generations that make you and your wedding day a part of history. With a beautiful custom album, your photos are kept in pristine condition and are protected with your choice of a photo, leather or linen hardcover. Thick, quality pages with the choice of a matte or glossy finish allow your images to stand the test of time.

Wedding albums don't only document your wedding day, they are a gift you can pass down to your children and grandchildren. Our stunning albums will make sure that your memories aren't just clicked through on a computer screen!

LINEN ART BOOK Available add ons: embossing, photo strip or dust jacket


ORIGINAL ART BOOK Available with photo wrap, full leather/linen cover, 1/4 or 3/4 leather or linen binding.

PHOTO ART BOOK Thick glossy pages, available with photo wrap, full leather/linen cover, 1/4 or 3/4 leather or linen binding.

PANORAMIC ART BOOK Available with thin matte, thick gloss or thin w/ photo finish pages

Wedding Rates for the 2014 Wedding Season

We are almost completely booked for 2013 and have started taking bookings for 2014! Please contact us to arrange a consultation. Our full price list is available here.

2013 SPECIAL: REMAINING DATES WITH ASSOCIATE PHOTOGRAPHER NIKI PATEL ARE $300 OFF (Basic / Essential / Extended package only)!

All wedding packages include:
• Pre-wedding consultation & scheduling assistance
• Main photographer and assistant/second shooter
• Custom designed bridal album
• High resolution, ready to print files of ALL proofs on DVD
• Online gallery for viewing and ordering of your wedding images for one year

Full day

(8 hours) is $3795 and includes an engagement session, custom bridal album and high resolution, ready to print files.

Half day

(5 hours) is $2795 and includes a custom bridal album and high resolution, ready to print files.

Please contact us for more information, we'd love to discuss the details of your big day with you!

Custom quotes are available - every wedding is a little different! We are available for travel across Ontario and beyond!
 

We Love Weddings!

In 2003, Heather MacEachern founded HRM Photography in London, Ontario after graduating from Ryerson University’s Photography program. In 2005, she joined forces with Lindsay Ross, a Humber College Photogaphy graduate (who photographed Heather’s own wedding) and expanded HRM Photography into the GTA. The following year, Fanshawe Photography program graduate Niki Patel became the duo’s office manager and associate photographer, and officially completed the HRM team.

What sets HRM Photography apart from others? The three "E"s!!
- Education (ALL of our main shooters & assistants have diplomas from respected photography programs!)
- Experience (We've photographed well over 500 weddings!) 
- Enthusiam (When we say we love weddings, we really, really mean it!)

Heather, Lindsay and Niki all share a similar style to the craft and a passion for capturing unforgettable wedding day memories. Their unobstrusive & laid back approach helps create a carefree, relaxed dynamic which fosters a great relationship with their cleints. This provides them with many opportunities to create stunning photographs that will bring you back to every moment of your wedding day.

Now celebrating their tenth year of business, HRM Photography is proud to be an award-winning member of numerous photography organizations, including the International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers, Fearless Photographers and the Professional Wedding Photographers of Canada. In addition to winning "Best Wedding Photo in Canada" in 2012 (with images placing both 1st and 3rd place) through Brides.ca, the Wedding Ring has also voted HRM the #1 Wedding Vendor in Southwestern Ontario for two consecutive years. Most recently, HRM Photography was announced "London's Best Photographer" in the London Free Press's 2013 BEST OF LONDON.

Based out of London and the GTA, and available for weddings across Southwestern Ontario, the HRM team is committed not only to delivering exceptional photographs, but to working with couples to ensure that every wedding they photograph is reflective of their brides and grooms.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Cheers,
Heather, Lindsay & Niki 
The HRM Photography Team

Meet Heather - Owner / Photographer

I have been drawn to photography for as long as I can remember...

When I was 13 years old, I began documenting the local music scene of London, Ontario. It was at this point that my interest in photography turned into a full blown obsession! Since then, my live music and promotional band photography has appeared in national and international press such as the Globe and Mail, Elle Magazine and the Toronto Star. My work as also been used by numerous bands and musicians for their CD artwork and promotional material.

In September, 1999 I moved to Toronto to follow my dreams of becoming a professional photographer. In April of 2003, I graduated from Ryerson University's Photography program with a BFA, honours. While at Ryerson I discovered my ability to capture the sentiment and energy of the live music experience carried over perfectly to recording the emotion and beauty of a wedding day. By the end of 2012 I will have photographed over 500 weddings!

My photojournalistic eye, artistic flair, attention to detail and unobtrusive approach are the perfect qualities that enable me to capture you looking and feeling your best on your wedding day!

Cheers,
Heather MacEachern

Meet Lindsay - Associate Photographer

The moment I discovered my passion for photography, there was nothing else in the world that I wanted to do. I see the world clearly through the lens of a camera. It was a natural decision for me to study photography in college and in April 2004, I graduated from the Creative Photography program at Humber College. While at Humber, I began assisting various Toronto wedding photographers - Heather being one of them. We both realized quickly that we share a similar style, passion and approach when it comes to photographing weddings.

I love to capture the true emotion and beauty of people as they celebrate the special moments in life. I feel that photographing a wedding is such a wonderful experience, as you are helping people preserve memories that they will cherish forever. By the end of 2012 I will have photographed over 300 weddings!

My fresh personality and friendly, unobtrusive approach will make you and your guests feel at ease and ensure fantastic photos of your wedding day!

Sincerely,
Lindsay Ross

Meet Niki - Associate Photographer / Office Manager

My love for photography started when I was in high school and I quickly decided that the best way to develop my skills was to study photography through Fanshawe's three-year photography program.

My co-op placement at Fanshawe led me to HRM Photography - Heather and Lindsay instantly made me feel like a part of the team! I officially began working with HRM in 2006 as Lindsay's second shooter in Toronto and in 2009 I moved back to London to take on my role as the company's office manager and associate photographer.

There are so many things I love about wedding photography, but most of all I feel that capturing the full story of a couple's big day is so important. Wedding photographs allow a couple and their families to cherish and relive their wedding day forever.

Like the rest of the HRM team, my love for photography keeps me passionate, and my laidback approach ensures that we capture real images while still having fun.

I'm so excited to be a part of your day, and even more excited to help you remember it forever!

Cheers,
Niki Patel