Wedding Colors: Ideas to Help Find Your “Tone”
Figuring out your wedding color scheme is indeed one of the first things you need to do, as many of your decisions from here out you will need to know a color for.
When it comes to determining your wedding colors, ideas can come from all sorts of inspiration. And that’s what you have to decide on – what is your inspiration?
And as a side note here, let me just say, “Oh boy, finally something about the wedding planning process that is not only fun and exciting, but one of the cheapest things on your checklist.” For once, your wedding budget does not have to be considered, so really enjoy this part because it doesn’t matter if you pick brown or fuchsia, one doesn’t cost more than the other – yeah!!
For wedding colors, ideas should be pulled from your inspiration items mixed with “who you are” – not due to a trend.
While we certainly have articles on wedding color trends because our subscribers want to know these things and of course it’s interesting, but please don’t choose your wedding colors due to a trend; your wedding is about you, not anyone else’s!
Wedding Colors – Ideas on how to help you decide on YOUR wedding colors:
- Your personality type. Start by considering your personality type, are you and your fiancé traditional and conservative or a bit funky and bold. I do think your wedding day is NOT the time to try to be something you’re not, even though I know we all “work on ourselves” to be a little more like this or a little less like that, but your wedding day is a life time memory and it should reflect the “core” you. You’ll be much happier if you stick to what your gut tells you.
- The “language” of color. Now that you’ve considered your personality traits, let’s consider what some basic colors from the color wheel represent. Most colors have strong associations that everyone seems to share. This subtle “language of color” is an important consideration in color selection. We couldn’t fit all this information into one article, so to find out which colors most represent your personality/character traits, read our article on Wedding Colors, Ideas about “Color Language”.
- Your Inspiration. What places or clothes or paintings make you feel good? Do you have a favorite room in your house? If so, it may be the color scheme that you are drawn to and you don’t even realize it. What about a painting, you can draw your color inspiration from your favorite piece of artwork. And I found the greatest tool for you to “draw out” the colors of these inspiration pieces. I love it!! It’s a Color Palette Generator Tool and it helps you to choose the perfect colors based on an image that you love. Just upload your image (take a digital picture of that painting to upload it) and poof, you see the colors behind the scene. Following is an example of using a Color Palette Generator Tool. Another palette generator tool you might like is ColorHunter.
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And as is the case when putting on any special event, your surroundings play an important role as does the mood you want to portray, so the following are also considerations when thinking about your wedding colors ideas:
- Where is the wedding and reception? Choose colors that complement the setting. Consider the carpeting, drapery and decor, etc.
- What mood do you want to create? Vibrant colors add drama, while soft colors evoke a more romantic atmosphere.
- What time of year will you marry? The season may influence your color scheme. Spring and summer colors tend to be lighter, while fall and winter colors are generally darker.
Look and think about all of these aids when considering your wedding colors and you will be assured to come up with a well coordinated color scheme, and enjoy the process!!
By Cheryl Cox, Editor of YourWeddingDollars.com. See “Note from the Editor” for more information on Cheryl and her credentials.
“Create Your Own Wedding — Own Your Style, Not Someone Else’s — and do it all while keeping money in your pocket!”
Wedding Colors, Ideas about “Color Language”
Color plays such an important role in our lives whether we realize it or not. It has the ability to influence our feelings and emotions in a way that few other mediums can. It can control our moods and thoughts. And for weddings, determining your color scheme helps to set the stage for the style wedding you envision.
“When thinking about your wedding colors, ideas can be reached from also considering the subliminal meanings colors give off. They have symbolic meanings that change amongst cultures and countries.”
Color is a part of our life. Colors are a part of our pop-culture. We associate our favorite sports team by their team colors. Red Sox, White Sox, Cleveland Browns, Duke Blue Devils are among a few teams to incorporate a color into their name. Hmmm, maybe the colors of your favorite sports teams should be considered when coming up with ideas for your wedding color choices – maybe not.
Most colors have strong associations that everyone seems to share — “color language.” This subtle “language of color” could be considered an important consideration in your wedding colors selection. The following offers some generalizations about certain colors as well as some “adjectives” used to describe these colors that you can coordinate with your personalities when working on choosing your wedding colors. When thinking about your wedding colors, ideas can be reached from also considering the subliminal meanings colors give off. They have symbolic meanings that change amongst cultures and countries.
Red: Red is viewed as an exciting, dramatic color. The most emotionally intense color, red stimulates a faster heartbeat and breathing. It is also the color of love. The darkest reds, such as burgundy and maroon, have a rich stately feeling. Red clothing gets noticed and can make the wearer appear heavier. The most romantic color, pink, is more tranquilizing.
Stimulate * Exciting * Energy * Attention * Advancing * Warm * Powerful * Activates * Dramatic * Beautiful * Strong * Passionate * Sensuality * Desire
Orange: Orange gives off an aura that is cheerful, bold, and exciting. Orange has a friendly, informal feeling. Rust, a dark muted orange, is a quiet color that conjures up misty autumn days, while the paler peach makes a cheerful, warm but understated, impact.
Stimulate * Flamboyant * Brilliant * Warm * Spontaneous * Bold * Daring * Robust * Joyful * Adventuresome
Yellow: Cheerful sunny yellow is an attention getter. It is the most difficult color for the eye to take in, so it can be overpowering if overused. Gold and ochre tones of yellow create a formal, antique atmosphere. Soft yellows have been popular since Colonial days, and these warm, inviting shades can do justice to any wedding color scheme. However, not a good color on white stationery.
Optimism * Enlightenment * Happiness * Cheerful * Stimulating * Intelligent * Expressive * Warm * Wisdom
Green: Green is nature’s favorite color. Perhaps because of this strong association with nature, green is a very soothing color to most people. Because green is easy on the eyes, it has long been a popular color. Green is a versatile color that looks good anywhere. Brides in the Middle Ages wore green to symbolize fertility. Dark green is masculine, conservative, and implies wealth.
Peace * Ecology * Soothing * Relaxing * Renewal * Self-control * Harmony * Tranquil * Restful * Secure * Flexible
Blue: Blue is America’s “favorite color.” The universal appeal of blue skies and blue water create a feeling of serenity and openness. Aqua blue is a more frivolous and sunny color. It causes the opposite reaction as red. Peaceful, tranquil blue causes the body to produce calming chemicals, so it is often used in bedrooms.
Trustworthy * Dependable * Committed * Calming * Cooling * Tranquil * Peaceful
Purple: Purple brings to mind of wealth and royalty. Purple and violet are indeed luxurious shades. Lavender, a tint of violet, is gaining popularity and conveys a feeling of low-key refinement. It is also feminine and romantic. However, because it is rare in nature, purple can appear artificial.
Uplifting * Calming * Spirituality * Stately * Regal * Respected * Humble * Richness
Brown: Solid, reliable brown is the color of earth and is abundant in nature. Light brown implies genuineness while dark brown is more refined. Brown can also be sad and wistful. Men are more apt to say brown is one of their favorite colors.
Organic * Stability * Earth * Reliability * Approachability * Wholesomeness
White: White symbolizes freshness, purity, and cleanliness. Brides wear white to symbolize innocence and purity. You can’t go wrong with white: it offsets any color you use it with. White reflects light and is considered a summer color. White is popular in fashion because it is light, neutral, and goes with everything. Another “color” that obviously doesn’t work on a white background.
Purity * Cleanliness * Neutrality * Fresh
Black: Black is an authoritative classic color that conveys sophistication. Black provides a neutral yet dramatic counterpoint to any color you choose. It is popular in fashion because it makes people appear thinner. It is also stylish and timeless. Black also implies submission. Priests wear black to signify submission to God. Some fashion experts say a woman wearing black implies submission to men. Black outfits can also be overpowering, or make the wearer seem aloof or evil.
Authoritative * Powerful * Mysterious * Dignified * Refinement * Sophistication
Gray: Gray is an elegant neutral that has enjoyed a lot of attention. Gray has a definite business-like, urban feel to it. Because gray is so neutral, you can accent it with any color you please.
Security * Reliability * Intelligence * Conservative * Maturity * Practical,
If you want to delve more into the meaning of colors while deciding on your wedding colors, ideas about color from what they mean in different cultures to what other colors go best with your choices can be found aplenty on the internet. Just type in your keyword search questions such as “what does yellow mean,” what goes good with yellow” and you will get a tremendous amount of education about colors.
By Cheryl Cox, Editor of YourWeddingDollars.com. See “Note from the Editor” for more information on Cheryl and her credentials.
“Create Your Own Wedding — Own Your Style, Not Someone Else’s — and do it all while keeping money in your pocket!”
How to Decorate a Red Wagon for a Wedding
Ah, this can be fun and is so quaint! Let your imagination go! When you think about how to decorate a red wagon for a wedding – specifically YOUR wedding, let’s talk “personalization” – How about painting it white with your names in red all around it – like: Cheryl Loves Jim . . . Jim Loves Cheryl. Well, that’s one idea; here are several more ideas not only on how to decorate a red wagon for a wedding but what to do with it:
Ideas for Ways to Decorate a Red Wagon for a Wedding, Fill your Wagon, Display your Wagon or Use your Wagon:
- How about decorating it with ribbons all around, placing a ribbon covered pole in the center with long ribbons hanging from it for the kids to dance around
- Looking to add more color to your ceremony or reception, fill the wagon with flowers that complement your wedding theme colors
- Want to add a little “sexy” to your wedding, fill the wagon with water and have rose petals floating in the water
- For a beach themed wedding, fill the wagon with sand and seashells
- Would you like to smell your favorite fragrance at your wedding, place scented candle arrangements in the wagon
- What about creating a romantic corner, fill the wagon with tons of little votive electric candles (safety first)
- Fill it with food — how about exotic fruits or your favorite treats! Or a candy buffet on wheels! This is a great twist to the traditional candy buffet; just arrange the jars of candy it in a little red wagon and assign one of the older children to take the wagon from table to table during the reception.
- Lay grass and twigs (greenery) in the bottom and put an ice carving on the top sitting it near your buffet table
- Are you into horticulture or landscaping? Create a mini-garden in your wagon by putting flowers, pebbles, and rocks, or have beautiful plants of all heights emerging from the wagon
- Have it sitting right next to the ceremony arch
- Have it center stage when your guests arrive at the reception location
- Have someone pull the wagon down the aisle with your dog in it; and of course s/he should have a color coordinated ribbon as his/her collar.
- Does the bride or groom have children? Have your children sit in the wagon; well, this obviously works best with children who are too young to walk or still young enough to be too shy to walk down the aisle alone. This will help them remember your day!
- Fill the wagon with wedding favors and take home gifts
- A wagon is a unique photo prop. You could have a large sized photo of the bride and groom in the wagon or display your engagement photos and photos of you as children
- A great ring pillow alternative – have your ring bearer carry the rings in a decorated little red wagon; it’s so much more fun for him and for your guests especially if you are having a garden or beach wedding.
- Other ways to cover the wagon is to use a small table cloth, some tulle or a length of fabric in a color or pattern that matches your wedding theme and drape it over the edge of the wagon.
- Decorate it like a float – Use decor elements like garlands, tulle, flowers, etc to cover the sides of your wedding.
Wedding wagons add a unique and interesting addition to any type of wedding and you can see from above that there are boundless ideas of just how to decorate a red wagon for a wedding, but one really great idea that is not listed above is NOT to decorate it all. If the bride or groom have a little red wagon that they’ve had since they were a kid, putting something in it is one thing, but changing its look – I’m not so sure I would do that. Maybe just “snuggle” in it for a photo op!
By Cheryl Cox, Editor of YourWeddingDollars.com. See “Note from the Editor” for more information on Cheryl and her credentials.
“Create Your Own Wedding — Own Your Style, Not Someone Else’s — and do it all while keeping money in your pocket!”
Small Weddings are In – or How to Decorate a Red Wagon for a Wedding
Iheard it on an early morning show (too early to remember which one) – that the NEW TREND in weddings is SMALL! And I say, Amen to that. You know it’s true; just look at how many “how-tos” are showing up on the web for How to Decorate a Red Wagon for a Wedding. I know . . . you can certainly decorate a red wagon for any size wedding, but the concept shows how a little imagination and creativity can go a long way to adding zest and fun to even the smallest of weddings! If you want to actually check out our “red wagon” ideas, just click on: How to Decorate a Red Wagon for a Wedding.
Otherwise, let’s look at the reasons why I love a wedding that is Small, Intimate and Personal, and you will too!
- You can save money! (This is YourWeddingDollars.com here, and that is our goal!). You could potentially save thousands of dollars by having an intimate wedding as the guest count makes a difference on so many things in a wedding from food to favors!
- You could splurge (no I’m not contradicting the “YourWeddingDollars.com” motto here). I mean splurge with the budget you have. If, for example, you have a $10,000 budget, think of the “niceties” you could add to your wedding ceremony or reception if you only needed a place for 60 instead of 160, if you only needed to feed 60 instead of 160, etc. $10,000 divided by 160 guests is an average of $62.50 per guest or for only 60 guests it is $166.67 per guest. What do you think you could do for the “style” of your wedding with an additional $104.17 per guest? You get the picture!
You can be more imaginative with your wedding venue choice. When you don’t need a “banquet room” type set up to accommodate 160 people, many doors open to you. Read our article titled Save Money with a Boutique Wedding Reception Venue or look for places similar to Gatherings (our intimate wedding venue in Monterey) in the area you want to get married in.- You get to celebrate one of the biggest days of your life surrounded by people who love you (not ALL acquaintances, friends of parents, and co-workers, etc.), and subsequently you will be more relaxed because you will be surrounded by friends and family. Wouldn’t it be great to go around the room chatting with everyone and not have to be introduced to someone you really don’t know or remember?!
- A small wedding gives you the opportunity to let your creative juices flow and make your wedding a unique reflection of the two of you – like the “how to decorate a red wagon for a wedding” idea!
- Your guests will love this style wedding because you will be able to spend more time with them which will make them feel welcome, and they will have a better chance to mingle with all your other family and friends getting to know “all” about you!
- Lastly, people will remember a Small, Intimate and Personal wedding because your wedding won’t be typical – the kind your guests have been to over and over again!
You’ll notice I went a bit overboard with all the exclamation points, but I really do love a wedding that is small, intimate and personal for all the reasons above!! And I’m sure you will too!
By Cheryl Cox, Editor of YourWeddingDollars.com. See “Note from the Editor” for more information on Cheryl and her credentials.
“Create Your Own Wedding — Own Your Style, Not Someone Else’s — and do it all while keeping money in your pocket!”
Unique Ideas for Wedding Party Gifts – Photo Bound
You probably have a few very important people on your list that you would like to give a special gift to. Whether it is wedding gift ideas for children of parents getting married, maid of honor gift ideas, gift ideas for your parents, bridal party gifts, or that someone special that stayed by your side through the whole planning process, deciding what memorable gift to give can be an over-whelming task – especially if you are as anal as I am and want it to be perfect!
So, I believe the key word here is “memorable,” and add to that other keywords such as “keepsake,” “personal,” and “unique,” and I believe the answer to unique ideas for wedding party gifts is to be “Photo Bound” – give gifts made with personalized photos you pick out specifically for that special person you want to give a wedding memory gift too.
Some of my favorite gifts I have received revolve around photos – from a wedding photo scrapbook given to us by our daughter to a wonderful photo book of a family vacation given to us by our daughter-in-law and coffee cups with a picture of our newly built house on them from a dear friend – I cherish these gifts!! And remember by using photos you can make each gift personal and unique for the one you are giving it to. These types of personalized “homemade” wedding party gifts take time to think about and the time you take to put them together shows the recipient that they really do mean a lot to you!
There are so many ideas where gifts involving photos can create the ultimate perfect gift. For instance, let’s say you are the “combined” children of parents getting married – a blended family about to be. What a wonderful idea it would be for all the kids to bring some of their favorite photos of themselves with their mom or dad and put them together in one “blended” album. Or, if you are one of those lucky brides who have a very special relationship with your father, what about putting a photo bound book together of your favorite pictures of you and your daddy through all your years – from birth to the picture of him walking you down the aisle. And then there is that very special someone, whether it is your mother or best friend or sister, who has stuck with you through thick and thin of your wedding planning process – think about this one ahead of time and snap pictures throughout the process of everywhere you go, all the errands you run together, from looking at venues, to trying on wedding dresses, to her hanging out with you helping you organize your checklist, and all the great lunches in between and create a special memory book of all those moments for that very special person!
And it doesn’t have to be just photo bound books, they can include calendars, posters, mugs, stationary, key rings, mouse pads, mugs, golf towels, neck ties, playing cards, tote bags, and so on.
There are many places you can go to for these “photo bound” personalized unique ideas for wedding party gifts, but my favorite when it comes to the best price for the quality (after all, the main focus of YourWeddingDollars.com is about being smart with your wedding dollars!), is Snapfish.com by HP
. You can find out more about Snapfish in our Resources & Reviews section.
By Cheryl Cox, Editor of YourWeddingDollars.com. See “Note from the Editor” for more information on Cheryl and her credentials.
“Create Your Own Wedding — Own Your Style, Not Someone Else’s — and do it all while keeping money in your pocket!”
Punk Goth Wedding Dresses – Who Said Dresses Had to Be Traditional?
Fashion and style, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. A wedding is no reason to turn ones back upon her entire style philosophy. A wedding that fits your taste is all that is required. So if you are one of those couples that want their wedding to be a reflection of their individual style and beliefs – not what everyone else thinks their wedding should look like – then, go for it! Of course, you already knew to do that.
One form of individuality is the Punk and Goth styles and Punk Goth Wedding Dresses are becoming increasingly popular as weddings are made more individualistic. Although punk and Goth fashion styles may differ, they have several unifying elements, one main one being the color “black.” Beginning the hunt for a Punk Goth Wedding Dress will not only be extremely fun, but can start opening the door for making your day as memorable to your guests as it will be for you.
Many people hold their own definitions as to what both “punk” and “Goth” are. From the fashion side of things, the punk look is somewhat unkempt, especially in contrast with the often elaborate styling found in Gothic clothing. Though the punk culture has numerous subdivisions, common elements of punk fashion include: ripped, tattered, torn or shredded materials, blazers or jackets, often 1970s or 1980s styles; studs and safety pins; chains and plaids.
On the other hand, Gothic fashion is usually divided into two main groups. The first group leans towards Victorian-era fashion trends, with romantic lace and velvet. The second group features a harder look, often incorporation leather into the clothing. Obviously there is quite a contrast between these, so your choice for incorporating “Goth” into your wedding fashion will be all about a personal one. The main thing in common is that both groups tend to emphasize the body through tight and/or revealing clothing.
If you are in the market for Punk Goth Wedding Dresses, there are a few things you can do to help you decide on one that fits your individual taste and vision.
Design It Yourself
You can design one yourself and have a tailor create it for you. This way, you will have a dress that totally defines your uniqueness and fits you perfectly! If this is the avenue you wish to pursue, the reward can be absolutely great, and you should start by finding pictures of elements you want to incorporate and a designer you feel has the skill to bring your vision to life. If you are on a budget, this may not be the best solution since custom wedding dresses can often be more on the expensive side and definitely time consuming.
Alter an off-the-rack Wedding Dress
If having someone tailor a dress for you is not appealing, there are still plenty of solutions open to you. First, simply alter a regular wedding dress! You may even consider going on the hunt for one that’s vintage, from the punk era of the 70′s and 80′s to give you an even more unique starting point and then go to town altering it. Following are some “altering” ideas for Punk Goth Wedding and Bridesmaid Dresses:
- Adding a tight black lace corset (or any dark color)
- Ripping the train off and using safety pins to reattach
- Shredding the hemline of a gown
- Cutting a deeper neckline
- Tearing into top layers of satin, leaving edges jagged
- Adding a plaid layer to a tiered skirt
- Taking out any crinoline
- Shortening the dress length to knee or above
- Adding black leather trim around the hem and neck
Buy or Rent One Ready to Go
Or, one other means is to simply just go on the hunt for Punk Goth Wedding Dresses that are already available. Google Punk Goth Wedding Dresses and you’re certain to find a variety of ideas and places to purchase from. Visit alternative clothing boutiques. An excellent cost-savings idea would be to rent a costume – it’s way possible to find exactly the right elements for the perfect Goth Punk Wedding Gown from a theatrical costume rental store.
In the end this day is all about your and your fiancé, not everyone else, so just have fun and use your imagination to incorporate the elements you feel are necessary for your Punk Goth Wedding!
By Cheryl Cox, Editor of YourWeddingDollars.com, See “Note from the Editor” for more information on Cheryl and her credentials.
“Create Your Own Wedding — Own Your Style, Not Someone Else’s — and do it all while keeping money in your pocket!”
The 5 Hottest Wedding Trends for 2009 Seen From the Eyes of a Wedding Photographer
We have almost hit the halfway mark for 2009, but don’t worry. The top trends in wedding style are still popping up everywhere! In case you needed some inspiration to help you adopt a wedding trend, here is a run-down of the hottest wedding style ideas of the year and how they can help you save money!
Wedding Trend #5
The color Grey (or gray depending on what your crayon box says!). This hip, cool neutral comes in every hue from a pale dove grey to a deep charcoal. Pair it with ivory for an upscale classic look or use it with bright pinks and oranges for a hot, urban vibe! Color is an easy, cost-effective way to add some flair to your nuptials! Have your bridesmaids select their dresses from a hot hue and carry that theme through to your invitations, table linens and bridal bouquet ribbon. A unifying color makes your wedding look posh, no matter how much (or little) you spent!
Wedding Trend #4
Vintage wedding wear! Vintage Style Weddings are hot — from birdcage veils and fascinators (a feathery head cap) to gowns cut on the bias and tea length dresses with huge slips, touches of bygone eras will be everywhere! The 20′s and 50′s will be the most popular decades copied for vintage style weddings. This may be the best way to economize on your wedding day! Why spend several thousand on a dress that screams 2009? Instead, head to your favorite vintage store, look on-line or pair up with a great seamstress and channel your inner diva with a vintage style wedding dress that echoes a golden-era screen siren. Remember, this is where eBay, craigslist and other online “flea markets” become your best friend!
Wedding Trend #3
Buffets and heavy hors d’oeuvres will still be popular, especially as brides look for ways to have an elegant affair this is easy on the wallet! Why chain your guests to a plated dinner? Having hors d’oeuvre stations scattered across your reception with plenty of high-top round tables and chairs lends a more intimate vibe to your wedding and cuts down on costs at most venues. Elegant fare like Fontina Risotto Cakes with chives, Chorizo Stuffed Mushrooms, Chicken Satay or Barbecue Sliders will add distinction to your wedding at an approximate cost of $15 per person compared to a plated dinner that can run $25 and up!
Wedding Trend #2
Not every wedding guest likes cake so brides and grooms are offering alternative dessert choices. A big wedding trend that is still going strong in 2009 is a wedding candy bar (buffet)! Couples are having a wedding candy bar for their guests and a personal sized cake for cutting. This is another way to add your personal touch to your wedding AND serves to stretch your budget, since you can combine dessert in the form of the assorted candies with reception décor. Imagine how much impact it would make to have punches of your signature color on tables across your site! If pink is your color, feature cotton candy, pink M&Ms, pink rock candy, bubblegum or chocolate hearts wrapped in pink foil. To get your imagination going head over to www.acandystore.com to view possible options. Their pricing is competitive and it helps to have everything in one spot, saving you time because we all know that to save time is to save money! NOTE: If you have your heart set on cake, consider this real-wedding money-saving tip: Have a small custom cake from a bakery to use for the cake cutting, but buy a sheet cake from Costco and have the catering staff cut and plate it. A recent bride of mine swears it saved her $500 for her wedding of 110 people!
Wedding Trend #1
The top wedding reception trend of 2009 has to be laid-back, relaxed wedding celebrations. More brides are opting for intimate affairs that celebrate family and love instead of huge events with guests they barely know. This year, wedding weekends will become even more popular with events like bridesmaids vs. groomsmen softball games, scavenger hunts around the brides hometown and rehearsal dinner picnics. All those activities cost little to nothing, just time and energy to coordinate. Backyard or garden weddings are still going strong with friends and family stepping up and offering their homes to bridal couples. In fact, 2 of the last 4 weddings I photographed were held at private homes around the Chandler Arizona Valley.
No matter what wedding trends you adopt and which ones you ignore, remember to take the time to plan an event that reflects your personal style. A great wedding doesn’t have to break the bank. All it has to do is create a sense of romance and unity where you remember the love surrounding you and your groom as you begin your new lives together!
Marnie McCown-Guard is a professional photographer based in Chandler, Arizona and available for travel. Her wedding photography has allowed her to document local and destination weddings throughout the United States and Mexico. She blends traditional and journalistic coverage with her passion for people to create images that truly reflect each individual wedding day. Known for her boundless enthusiasm and energy it is not uncommon to see Marnie on chairs, under tables or even on the dance floor, just so she can get the shot! She has photographed fashion, commercial and corporate work for clients across the United States, but nothing brings her greater joy than to witness the first hours of a new marriage. To view her work or learn more about Marnie, visit www.CrescendoPhoto.com.