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Wedding Word Wednesday: First Look

Juliet Douglas — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:00:02 +0000

In 2010, I wrote about the “First Look” and why couples should consider doing a first look before their wedding ceremony. Photographers call this a number of things including, “First Sight”, “Reveal” or even “First Glance”. Basically, your photographer will stage the first time you see each other for the very first time. Instead of this taking place at the wedding ceremony, it is set up ahead of time before formal portraits are taken. There are many reasons for this. Photographers love this because it allows for more photography time. My favorite reason, besides plenty of time for photos, is that the couple will get to spend some quality time together before the ceremony. If you’ve ever been married, you realize that ALL eyes are on you when you walk down the aisle. It’s a beautiful moment and yet it isn’t so private and is extremely nerve wracking for shyer types. After the ceremony is over, you’re whisked away for photos and then the reception starts. The rest of the night is spent greeting and thanking guests.

With a First Look, you’re able to get rid of some of the jitters as well as spend a few moments alone together. Also, so many couples find that this is so much less stressful!

Photo: Chelsea Nicole Photography

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Engagement Session: Lindy and Dang

Juliet Douglas — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:00:39 +0000

Lindy and Dang woke up (before) the crack of dawn for their engagement photos by Chelsea Nicole and when you see the photos below you’ll understand why! Next May, they will exchange vows at the Shrine of the Most Holy Redeemer Church and celebrate with a reception at the Mandarin Oriental. Can’t wait!

Photos: Chelsea Nicole

Hair and Makeup: Lori White

Locations: Red Rock Canyon and Red Rock Casino

Head over to Chelsea’s blog for additional photos from their engagement session.

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Photography: First Look

Juliet Douglas — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 16:00:36 +0000

The First Look. Also known as the “first glance” or even “first sight”, the first look is starting to gain in popularity. I still have to explain to many of my brides what this means but more and more brides are saying yes and doing away with tradition.

What happens during a first look is that we’ll stage it so that the photographer can capture the moment when the bride and groom first sees each other. It’s very touching, romantic, and takes place way before the ceremony.

I know there are plenty of traditionalists who are completely against this: “Seeing each other before the wedding is bad luck.” But where does the tradition even come from? Most people do not even know the reasons behind the traditions they follow. Maybe if you know the reasoning behind this tradition, you’ll feel more comfortable going against it.

The tradition stems from the days of arranged marriages. For fear of the groom running if his bride were “ugly”, the bride and groom were not to see each other until the bride walked all the way down the aisle. Obviously, most weddings are no longer arranged these days.

I think the advantages of doing a first look completely outweigh the disadvantages. As my friend Chelsea Nicole likes to explain in her consultations, “nothing can take away the moment when you walk down the aisle and see each other for the first time”. So even if you decide to do a first look, it is still an overwhelming experience full of emotion as you walk down the aisle!

I honestly find that the couples who decide to do the “first look” are a lot more at ease for the few hours before the wedding ceremony. They can spend quality time together before the wedding and do not have to miss out on the cocktail hour! And, they usually never regret that decision.

If bridal portraits are important, I suggest keeping an open mind and considering the first look. Your photographer will love the time to take your bridal portraits and you’ll thank your photographer once you see your photos!

Here’s a series of photos from one of my amazing photographer friends Chelsea Nicole. I love the playfulness of these photos!

So did you do a first look? Why or why not?

Photos: Chelsea Nicole

Head over to Chelsea’s blog for her recent work. I promise you’ll love what you see.

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Alice in Wonderland Baby Shower

Juliet Douglas — Fri, 28 May 2010 15:00:50 +0000

Our friends Sara and Angelica planned a really adorable Alice in Wonderland inspired co-ed baby shower for us back in March! I just love all the bright colors! Our yummy food (excluding desserts) was catered by Renaissance Catering and our friends over at Enchanted Florist provided all the beautiful flowers.

A HUGE thanks to The Pottery Shop for letting us invade their shop and for setting up some of the pretty decor.

We had so much fun!!

Our friend Chelsea Nicole captured some cool images. You should see the kind of work she does at a WEDDING. THANK YOU again!!

Also, our party was recently featured on the Pepper Design Blog! How exciting!

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Real Las Vegas Wedding: Amber and Bill, Part III

Juliet Douglas — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:00:49 +0000

Amber and Bill at the famous Red Rock Casino chandelier

Our couple posing with the Las Vegas showgirls

Congratulations again Amber and Bill! I hope you’re enjoying the married life. I wish you decades of health, happiness, and love!

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Real Las Vegas Wedding: Amber and Bill, Part II

Juliet Douglas — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:00:11 +0000

Wedding reception at Red Rock Casino. I love the teal table linen they chose.

Tall centerpieces of elegant white carnation balls in a cylinder glass

Photos of old Las Vegas casinos were used for their table names.

UFC Groom’s Cake

I love the pattern on the three tiered round white wedding cake

Sweetheart table

Mini root beer floats

You can’t have a vintage Vegas wedding without Las Vegas showgirls!

Or Frank Sinatra…

Frank Sinatra was a hit!

Wedding Coordination: Green Orchid Events

Ceremony: Guardian Angel Cathedral

Reception: Red Rock Casino, Resort, Spa

Floral: Enchanted Florist

Linen: BBJ Linen

Photographer: Chelsea Nicole

Frank Sinatra Impersonator: Gary Anthony, Major Entertainment Production, Inc

DJ and Showgirls: LasVegasDJ.net

Transportation: Bell Trans

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Real Las Vegas Wedding: Amber and Bill, Part I

Juliet Douglas — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:00:18 +0000

Amber and Bill are a super cool couple who won our annual Wedding Day Coordination Contest! I’m excited to show you their photos which will be broken up in three days because there were so many to choose from!

Amber and Bill cruising the Las Vegas Strip during their engagement session with Chelsea Nicole.

Isn’t this vintage style ring beautiful?

Fun bridal group photos inside Guardian Angel Cathedral.

Love this!

Check back tomorrow for more fun photos from their wild, crazy, and beautiful wedding reception at Red Rock Resort!

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Green Orchid Events Featured on The Wedding Chicks

Juliet Douglas — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:00:24 +0000

I am so excited to announce that Amber & Bill’s recent Vintage Vegas themed wedding was featured on the front page of an awesome and popular wedding blog – The Wedding Chicks!

Special thanks to the wonderful team:

Photography: Chelsea Nicole
Ceremony Venue: Guardian Angel Cathedral
Reception Venue: Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa
Floral Designer: Enchanted Florist
Linen: BBJ Linen
Chiavari Chairs: Las Vegas Party Rentals
Frank Sinatra Impersonator: Gary Anthony
DJ & Showgirls: Greg Steele
Transportation: Bell Trans

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NYC Couple Amber and Bill to wed in Las Vegas!

Juliet Douglas — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:00:03 +0000

Amber and Bill are getting married tomorrow! Amber is a Las Vegas native who lives in New York! How fun and exciting!

Their wedding is inspired by the glitz and glamour of 1950s/1960s Las Vegas and will take place at Red Rock Casino following a church ceremony at Guardian Angel Cathedral.

I’m looking forward to working with my talented wedding florist friends over at Enchanted Florist as well as fabulous Las Vegas wedding photographer Chelsea Nicole!

P.S. I can’t wait to see the showgirls. And no, I’m not being sarcastic.

My New Headshots by Chelsea Nicole

Juliet Douglas — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:32:32 +0000

I was long overdue for professional head shots for my website. The only professional photos I had were bridal photos that I did for fun with my friend Candace Simpson from Elegant Images or photos as a singer in full stage makeup and costume – neither of which are appropriate for a wedding planner’s website and blog. After talking to Liene Stevens of Splendid Communications during a recent Blogging Bootcamp seminar, I scheduled my photo session with Chelsea Nicole!

The photos are ready so check out her blog! I’ll be blogging about my photos once I see the rest of them and pick out my personal favorites!