Of course photographers believe that pictures are the most important part of any wedding day—but when it is all said and done, many couples realize it is the most lasting element of their big day. For one, Heather Ryan, an Edgewater photographer agrees, “pictures, for me, are the most important part of the wedding because it’s something they will have forever." Ryan is a legal secretary by day and a wedding photographer by night and weekends. She does it all when it comes to photography; birthday parties, expectant mothers, newborns. But she loves to do weddings. “I am a sucker for love, a …
You’ve found that special someone you want to spend the rest of your life with. You’ve popped the question, and a date has been set. Now you've got to pick the perfect setting where the rest of your new life will begin. But there is more to picking the venue than you might think. The personality of the bride and groom play a huge part in the decision. Some are elegant. Others are more casual and fun-loving, and still others consider themselves outdoorsy. Once you have determined your "personality" as a couple, the fun begins in choosing that special place. Luckily, we are surrounded by …
For a wedding guest, the food might be one of the most important parts of the wedding. Food leaves a lasting impression. Serving quality, delicious food leaves a guest feeling like they were important enough to be included in the special day. Local catering company, Catering by the Bay in Edgewater prides itself on its delicious food and creativity when it comes to creating a wedding menu. Co-owner Nadine Smith has been catering weddings for over eight years. She said Catering by the Bay is unique because it doesn’t have a set menu. “When brides and grooms call and ask for a menu, I tell them…
The world of weddings is always evolving. For some couples, the day is still an excuse for an extravagant party, while for others, it is a statement of environmental sensibility. Wedding consultants say that they see more and more weddings are being planned around the color ‘green.' Local wedding/event planner Stephanie Courtney, makes her living giving brides the wedding of their dreams, while looking after the environment. Stephanie owns CCI Creations in Edgewater and is known as a sustainable wedding/event planner. “A lot of my brides have grown up with a green mindset. They are already …
