Photography / Video

Capturing the Experience

Article by Melissa Tussing - CTW Features | posted on September 19, 2011 at 12:24pm

There are plenty of arguments against hiring a wedding videographer.

It’s a drain on a tight budget, no one wants to watch the whole ceremony over again, and even if you wanted a video, you could just set up a tripod and have an uncle or aunt baby-sit the family camcorder to record the ceremony.…

Photography / Video

Picture This

Article by Anna Sachse - CTW Features | posted on September 19, 2011 at 12:19pm

One of the biggest new trends in weddings today is actually a touch old-fashioned: renting a photo booth that pops out instant pictures of your guests at their silly, celebratory best. Booths that work with real film are still available, but it was the advent of digital photography that truly…

Photography / Video

Picture-Perfect Photography

Article by Anna Sachse - CTW Features | posted on September 19, 2011 at 12:13pm

You only have one chance to get gorgeous wedding photographs that you’ll cherish for a lifetime. Here are the seven most important questions you can ask a potential photographer if you’d prefer to avoid ending up with so-so photos that will simply collect dust.

How many years of experience do you…

Cosmetic Alterations

Get glowing

Article by Jennifer Lata Rung | posted on September 19, 2011 at 12:07pm

Beauty trends come and go (just look at your mom’s senior year portrait for proof) – so what’s the latest in bridal beauty? Here’s a quick list of what Buffalo brides should know—before they make their primping plans:

Beauty treatments

Weddings are often the catalyst for women who have…

Cosmetic Alterations

Grooming the bride

Article by Erin Morris | posted on September 19, 2011 at 12:01pm

Almost every bride’s pre-wedding preparation is a whirlwind day of manicures, pedicures, makeup application and hair styling. 

But now many brides are starting earlier than ever to revitalize their skin and body with newer, longer lasting treatments that bring longer-term results.

“If…

Wedding Bands

Rings ‘n’ Things

Article by Lauren Parran - CTW Features | posted on September 19, 2011 at 11:27am

Wedding bling is big business.

Last year, couples spent $9.64 billion on engagement rings and wedding bands, according to the Engagement and Wedding Ring Report 2011 released this week by The Wedding Report, a Tucson, Ariz.-based wedding market-research company.

As part of the purchase process,…

Wedding Planners

Adventures in Wedding Planning

Article by Timothy R. Schulte - CTW Features | posted on September 19, 2011 at 11:14am

My fiancée and I got engaged on a Tuesday.

By the following Tuesday we had our eyes on a couple dates and had appointments scheduled at a half-dozen potential reception venues.

By the next Tuesday we had viewed all the places, declared a winner and locked in the date at both the venue and the…

Wedding Planners

Weekend Wedding Coordination

Article by Mirielle Cailles - CTW Features | posted on September 19, 2011 at 11:10am

For many brides, planning the details of her wedding is all part of the fun. From choosing venues to vetting photographers, today’s brides love to do it themselves, especially on a tight budget. But when it comes to the actual big day, getting caught up in the details can be a drag. Many brides…

Wedding Planners

Hotel How-To

Article by Nola Sarkisian-Miller - CTW Features | posted on September 19, 2011 at 11:06am

That once was information held under lock and key is now at the fingertips of brides-to-be. Hotels, such as Marriott, Hilton and Sheraton are posting their wedding-related data online and easing the wedding planning process. That’s good news for a harried bride-to-be who once had to phone hotels…

Transportation

Limo do’s and dont’s

Article by Lyndsey D’Arcangelo | posted on September 19, 2011 at 10:57am

Do …

• Shop around for the best service. The pricing of area limo companies varies only slightly, so your decision will be based primarily on service. You should go with the limo company that is the most professional, accommodating and trustworthy.

• Pay the company a visit so you see the…