Here is last minute for you all, but hey, it’s Vegas…

So TONIGHT we will be at the Mandalay Bay with the fabulous Sara France at the Go BEE party! You can still come just check out how here….

If last minute is not so much your style, or you need more shopping time to find your perfect party outfit (Caesar’s Palace shopping no doubt)…no prob. We will also be hanging out with SmugMugPro on Tuesday the 9th for the SmugMugPro WPPI Slumber Party. As it sounds in the party title, it starts at 9:00 pm and runs until the morning. Possibly the best part of this is that it is FREE! To get tickets stop by their booth (1518).

BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!

With photography comes lots of stuff…expensive stuff at that…like lenses, memory cards, filters, flashes…

Well, how you carry that gear is your choice. But if I can make a little suggestion, better, a stylish suggestion before loading on the backpacks, or filling the belts, maybe you should check out this…

GO BEE has styles for both men and women.

To see some pros use these click here.

In case you haven’t heard, a little thing called WPPI (Wedding & Portrait Photographers
International in Association) is happening March 4-11th in non other then Las Vegas. Viva! Well, WPPI does not want you feeling left out next week when everyone is tweeting about what an awesome time they are having without you. So, they came up with 10 reasons to attend instead of do whatever it is you do…

10. Low airfares.

9. Vegas hasn’t seen events this big since Elvis left the building.

8.Get on track to greater success in today’s business environment.

7. Free Concert

6. It’s Tax Deductible.

5. Learn about the new trends.

4. WPPI Print Competition

3. Wheeling & Dealing.

2. There really is such a thing as a free lunch…

1. You can leave with an amazing addition to your portfolio by attending some workshops.

Well, in case you haven’t checked out the forecast for this weekend and are getting married in Southern California…ummm, there is a SLIGHT chance of rain. Ok, ok, ok before you get freaked out, I have a solution (no, not a tent, but that might be a good idea). I found some a-ma-zing pictures from different photographers who looked at the rain and laughed at it…seriously. Plus, I think your photographer getting documented taking shots like this doesn’t hurt…I’m just saying.

So for those who just have the gloomy clouds, guess what? It’s awesome lighting for photography. LifeImages capture this on a gloomy day…

With rain brings rain drops and wet ground. So what else goes with those two things but really cute rain boots and umbrellas? Kerry Morgan Photography captured a cute bridal party.

The men can also get in the rain action…just in a more mainly way then cute shoes and pretty umbrellas. They are men…they don’t need things like umbrellas. Just check out these images from Victoria Souza Photography, and Adrienne Maples Photography.

The “romantics”, as the professionals would say, are just as amazing in the rain! I love Susan Stripling’s pictures…

So really. No fear. Rain can and should be your friend. Just send out a little memo to the bridal party, tell them all to buy some rain boots and get their stoic faces ready. It’s going to be one great day! (I had to add this picture from Braedon Photography)

Aaron celebrated his bar mitzvah this past weekend at Celebrations by Turnip Rose. Let me tell you, it was a rockin party. I wish I was invited as a guest. All the different food stations were open, the music was great, and Aaron looked like he had a wonderful time. So, Happy Happy Bar Mitzvah to you, Aaron, may you remember the excitement and significance of this day for years to come.

People throw around names like Carolina Herrera…Monique Lhuillier…Pronovias…and if your anything like me you have visions of antique lace, billows of tulle with beaded appliques, and mainly a chic and glamourous woman (being yourself of course) gliding down the aisle in one of those designer numbers. BUT, if you are also like me, you would see $$, and think of how much you will need to spend in order to get one of those beauties. Well, have I found a solution for you!! Encore bridal is a consignment and resale bridal e-boutique. They offer new, sample, and nearly-new dresses 30-70% below retail. Even though I have had my strut down the aisle in a discount, off the rack, Pronovias dress, thank you very much, I LOVED finding Encore (seeing as I got my dress in New York, and didnt know anything like this existed here) and check out the site often to see what new dresses they have. Here are a few current dresses that caught my eye!

They come and go so quickly, when you want them to be empty they always tend to fill up. Oh weekends…if only you weren’t but a fleeting 2 days!

Happy Friday. Stay dry, warm, and make sure to relax…or not!

Ok, so I am way behind the times because I am assuming if you have been engaged for a while (or not at all) or married…or simply browsing the internet, you have probably come across THIS blog :: Style Me Pretty.

If not, I feel privileged to introduce you. I just need to warn you to brace yourself for images such as this….

OR this…

OR THIS (really, those shoes, how completely chic and amazing are those?)

Enjoy. And don’t blame me for wasting spending hours on this site. Consider yourself forewarned.

Weddings, Corporate Events, and Proms OH MY! We had a fun weekend of events. Congratulations to our brides and grooms, to our high school “promers” (is that a word?) I hope you had a fun and memorable prom, and to our corporate peeps, I know you had fun!

Here are a few images that made me smile from the weekend!

If miss arts and crafts time…like to make Valentine’s treats…or just like donuts, this is for you. Sweet and Saucy did a tutorial for Brides.com on how to make fondant “I Heart U” pops. Just click here! And you will make it from here….

…to here in 9 easy steps!!!