Has Weddings Changed? (covid-19 edition)

 

Has Weddings Changed?

     Covid-19 took us all for a huge loop. Here at EMC we realized during March 2020 that we were going to be in the loop as everyone else in the world. 

    Everything shut down. It seemed like for good. 

    However, when changes comes so comes chances.  A chance to spend more time with those you love. A chance to spend more time planning your wedding. A chance to save a bit more money for that upgrade on a vendor, venue, flowers or food. 

    So has Weddings really Changed since before Covid-19?

     Absolutely! But not in the way you would believe. During 2020 couples were still getting married. They were still smiling after saying "I do" and they were still finding ways to celebrate with those they love most. Some were limiting their attendees, some had drive by weddings, and some had the cutest Intimate weddings I have ever seen. 

    It is not that Weddings have Changed. It is that Weddings have evolved into what they have always needed to be. Intimate, Personal, and sometimes even Private. 

    So when you sit down tonight and go over your wedding plans. Just remember the love you have for your significant other and plan this wedding for YOU. 

    

   Thank you for reading. 

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Finding that PERFECT Wedding Dress

     

Choosing your Perfect Wedding dress can seem stressful and downright terrifying. 

          How will you ever choose? There are so many options. Do I really want to spend the next 8 hours trying on wedding dresses at my local bridal shop? 

NO! No one does. 

               Will there be a guiding light to my perfect dress? 

NO! There will not be. 

(although the light up wedding dresses ARE pretty neat)

However,  I'm here to make it easier for you to find your DREAM Wedding Dress. Or at least give you an idea of what you are looking for.

Let's start with a piece of paper or be like me and grab the first available paper plate.
(go ahead, I'll wait)
    Cross your paper (or paper plate) like this
 


You are going to number each section: 1 - 4.

WHOOT! We're cooking with Fire now!

There are 4 Simple Questions to ask yourself before shopping for your perfect gown:
    Here is where you make your notes
     

Which do you like better? 

There is only 1 Rule

You can only List 2 per section

     1. Length 

                                     Short                              Mid                               Long  

      

 If you are looking to have a train, you will be needing to choose the 'long' option.

 If you are looking to have a long veil you can choose any length. 

2. Skirt

                                     Trumpet                            Flare                          Ball                                    

      

                                                       Straight                         Column

   

                                   Sheath                      A-Line                         Mermaid

             

     

Yes, There are a lot of skirt options BUT remember you can only list 2.

3. Back

No back                  Full                      Keyhole 

      

Note to self: 

If you have back tattoos: Do you wish to show them off?

4. Sleeves

                     Long                        Sleeveless                       Cap                     

      

                                   Off the Shoulder           Juliette                  One Shoulder

                 

Note to self: What will the weather be like during your Wedding Month

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   You're Done! 

How did you do?

       A: "This was so helpful, I got this!"

       OR

       B:  "Now I am even more confused"

     If you are in the "A" category take your paper (or even your paper plate) to your wedding dress stylist and get trying on those gowns. 

     If you are in the "B" category DO NOT PANIC!! Keep reading.

I have one more thing up my sleeve. 

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For all of you Category B's.

Here is a TIP I learned from a Bride I photographed last year. 

Join Wedding Facebook Groups. 

No really! Hear me out. 

There are SOO many Wedding Facebook Groups out there that have so many members to help you out. And Among these many members, there will be an individual who is your size and shape. They will be more than willing to share their dress selection and experiences with you. 

Here is a list of my top 3 Facebook Wedding Support groups I am a member of: 

1. Wedding Planning Club

2. Wedding Planning & Support

3. Getting Hitched Wedding Style

These groups are so supportive and active towards their members. You will be flooded with positivity, love and will be supported with any questions and decisions you have made throughout not only your wedding dress selection or design but also your wedding planning. 

Good luck in finding your PERFECT Wedding Dress. 

And as always

Thank You For Reading!

EMC Photography Studio

www.emcphotographystudio.com 

IG: emcweddings

Facebook.com/emcweddings