I had the opportunity to photograph a very sweet baby by the name of Avalyn. I drove up to her house on Black Friday! (which kept me far from the shopping craziness) Avalyn was one of the least fussy babies I have every met and hung out with me for a few hours.
During the shoot, mom was close by helping me and dad decided to grab a photo of the set up. They were just as excited as I was about the shoot. With all said and done here's a peak at what we got.
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Vendor Profile: Floral Affairs
As you walk into Floral Affairs at 324 Deerfield Street in
Greenfield, you are immediately welcomed with the smell of fresh flowers. The
shop is bright and full of displays for the current holiday. Rebecca, the
owner, greets you with a smile. Inspiration is just a hello away.
Floral Affairs is a full service floral shop with a few gift
ideas mixed in. I first found them on the web and was immediately impressed by
the arrangements they offered. Once I walked in and saw them in person I knew I
had found a real gem in Greenfield. It was only further confirmed after talking
with friends and finding they loved them too.
Rebecca is also the floral designer in the shop. Her
philosophy on flowers for weddings is, “you only get one day to get it right.”
This philosophy shows in her work. As a self-proclaimed perfectionist, she
spends a lot of time consulting with her brides to make sure the flowers are
perfect. She will walk you through step-by-step planning, creating a wishlist, and
fitting it into a realistic budget. Some of the questions she asks include:
What color are the dresses? What style or feel odes the wedding have? Where is
it located?
Her major piece of advice to brides is before you order
flowers, have three things set in stone: the dresses, the location for the
wedding, and have a clear style or theme for the wedding. All of these things
are very important for picking the right flowers. If your dresses end up one
shade off from what you thought it can clash with the flowers. You also want to
have them feel like they belong with the rest of the wedding.
For the DIY brides Rebecca has started a new program. The
bride orders all of the flowers in bulk, makes the arrangements with guidance
and the store stores and conditions the flowers for the day. This is great for
brides trying to save a little money, but also for the brides that like to be
creative. Rebecca recommends getting your bridal party involved too.
Overall, this has been a great experience getting to know
Rebecca and the floral shop. I would recommend them to anyone I come across who
needs flowers, not just weddings.
Check them out at http://www.floralaffairsofgreenfield.com/
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Vendor Highlight: Aliber's Bridal
Aliber's Bridal has
been in business for 92 years, making it a cornerstone business in Greenfield
Massachusetts. My first real experience there was when my friend was looking
for her wedding dress. Aliber's was our first stop. We walked in and started looking
for dresses. We were greeted right away, and the sales woman was very helpful
in finding dresses in our budget. Even though my friend did not get her dress
there, the experience was a positive one. Since then my experiences have only
improved.
Photo by Gibby Images |
In 2010, Aliber's
changed hands, and the helpful saleswoman we had years before was now a
dedicated seamstress, one of three on staff. The current owner, Cristen, has
given the shop a beautiful look and focuses on quality customer service on a
daily basis, living up to the motto "No One Does I Do Like We Do."
Photo by Michael Paul |
"Remember, it's
one day; stress gets blown out of proportion and you need to remember to
breathe. Leave the worries to the professionals, that's why you hired
them," She said to me. With that in mind, here is some advice she has
given before you start to shop for your wedding gown. Make sure you have the
day and place set already. Having a clear budget helps to find the right gown
for the right price. Aliber's requires a 50% deposit so make sure to have that
with you. Also, plan for at least six months for delivery if you order a dress
that is not in stock. Unlike Aliber's, a lot of places require you to pay for
the whole dress up front and you have to take it with you when you leave.
Aliber's houses and insures your dress until the week of the wedding, making
sure the dress is perfect for the day of the wedding.
Other features that
set Aliber’s apart include a white bag for privacy, making sure a certain
someone doesn't get an accidental peek, and they are a full Service Bridal
Salon, which includes Alterations, tuxedo sales and rentals and prom and
bridesmaid dresses. They are also happy to do outside consultations. Prices
range from $150 to $1600.
Bridal Party advice:
There are a couple of options to think about. You can order all the same
dresses, which makes everyone uniform. You can buy all the same color but have
the girls pick different tops and/or skirts, this helps when dealing with
different body types. You can also order different dresses but in the same
color, a little variety might be what you're looking for. Lastly, you can order
any range and colors, making each girl unique. If you do order dresses of the
same color, make sure to order from the same company or location. This insures
you will have the same dye lot and no slight changes in color from dress to
dress.
As for the Groomsmen:
If you rent 5 Tuxes, the Groom gets his for free and up to 2 ringbearers at a
discount.
Photo by Gibby Images |
Also, don't forget
shoes, accessories and jewelry, all available at Aliber's. So whether you make
it your first stop or your last, make it a stop on your way to that perfect
day.
Location:
18 Federal St, Greenfield, MA 01301, USA
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Shoot of The Week
So I know this was taken back in November, but since I am starting a Shoot of the Week and it's been slow, I'm sharing this one. Plus, who can resist penguins?
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Pinterest for Wedding Planning
There a lot of things to think about when planning a wedding and not all of us are effective about explaining what we have in our heads. This is why I recommend Pinterest. Pinterest for those of you who haven't heard of it, is a pinning sight for photographs of almost anything you could possibly be looking for. It's like having a digital cork board. You can put any picture up there you want and organize them by categories, or boards. I have been using it to keep inspiration, studio ideas and examples of my work. But I also have a wedding ideas board. It's a place to keep all you visual ideas together so you can share with friends, vendors, and family while planning your special day.
If you haven't joined Pinterest, you should.
If you haven't joined Pinterest, you should.
Saturday, April 7, 2012
In Thinking About What I Love
I have been thinking about taking photographs for myself a little more, but unlike college, it's hard to find time to do so. Since I love taking pictures of people it also makes it difficult to get people involved. So I make a plea to all my readers, I am looking for anyone who is about to wear a wedding dress, and those who can still fit into their dress. I would like to do a series of Glamor/Trash the Dress shoots. I am looking for 20 women willing to work with me. I also need a willing hair stylist/make-up artist willing to volunteer their time. If anyone should know of someone wo fits these descriptions pass along my info, or email me at liz@lizlefebvre.com
Monday, February 13, 2012
The Devils in the details
Details, details, details.... Having a wedding can be overwhelming. There is so many things to think about and decide. The dress, the flowers, when, where, how many guests, DJ, food, decorations, photography, video. How is a couple to remember everything?
Well there are some great wedding plan guides available for the happy couple. First one is the Valley Advocate does an I Do guide for the area about 2-3 times a year. In that guide is a planning guide that is very well set up for organizing your plans. It also has lists of vendors in the area for hire. Very useful resource.
Now, I think Martha Stewart can be a little over the top, but the woman knows her stuff. On her website is a planning guide that is spectacular. It have a seating chart, music planning, flowers, and much more. The pages are easily duplicated so you can have as many pages of each section as you need.
There is also many books you can buy in Barnes & Noble, Amazon.com, and other retailers. I have not discovered my favorite yet, but there are plenty out there to choose from. With so many details to planning, have a guide is highly recommended.
Well there are some great wedding plan guides available for the happy couple. First one is the Valley Advocate does an I Do guide for the area about 2-3 times a year. In that guide is a planning guide that is very well set up for organizing your plans. It also has lists of vendors in the area for hire. Very useful resource.
Now, I think Martha Stewart can be a little over the top, but the woman knows her stuff. On her website is a planning guide that is spectacular. It have a seating chart, music planning, flowers, and much more. The pages are easily duplicated so you can have as many pages of each section as you need.
There is also many books you can buy in Barnes & Noble, Amazon.com, and other retailers. I have not discovered my favorite yet, but there are plenty out there to choose from. With so many details to planning, have a guide is highly recommended.
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