Weddings

Finding the Perfect Exit Item for Your Wedding by KlixAdmin

We know there’s a lot that goes into planning a wedding and there are so many little details to figure out! We wanted to help with one detail - your exit item! An exit item is some kind of prop you give your guests to use to see you out on your way after your wedding. The options can be endless for this, so let’s get into the different kinds that we’ve seen!

Probably the most popular exit item we see is sparklers! They always turn out so good in photos- but some venues are starting to not allow them because they can be detrimental to the venue (or intoxicated guests!) if not put out properly! Don’t fear if your venue doesn’t allow sparklers, we are about to give you so many more options!

Option #2 is bubbles! These are so cute and fun, and don’t need to be cleaned up afterward! These work best when there is lighting behind you, so just keep that in mind! But bubbles are a perfect exit item!

Kayla & Eric used glow sticks! These were so fun because they can also be used on the dance floor before the exit as well! They also incorporated rose petals which brings a traditional element into it as well!

Loved these blue ribbon wands used after Meghan and Eric’s ceremony! This was a great exit item!

Another great option that can be used instead of sparklers are cold sparklers! These can be used inside or outside, and have no worried about damaging property or guests! They also make for amazing photos!

How cute are these fairy light wands?! Loved these at Alyssa & Mitchell’s wedding- they’re so fun to photograph!

There’s also streamer guns! These are very cute and fun but also very messy! It’s easy to get tangled up in them, but worth it for the pic!

We hope this blog post was able to give you a couple of ideas for an exit item you would like to have at your wedding! And remember- your exit it’s, can be whatever you want it to be even if you didn’t see it in this blog!

Why You Should Have a Professional Photographer Document Your Wedding by KlixAdmin

Let’s face it- we all know weddings are expensive. Vendors like planners and photographers put so much time and energy into your wedding, and their prices reflect that. There are a lot of things that couples decide to cut out of their wedding day to stay under budget, and I might be biased, but here’s some reason why a photographer shouldn’t be one of them.

  1. Wedding photographers know the best spots to photograph from during your ceremony, reception, etc. This guarantees you’ll have those Pinterest worthy shots all day long.

  2. We know how weddings work. Need to know where you need to be? We can tell you. Who has the rings? We can tell you that too. In addition to your planner, we are your next in line to help with things you may need during the day.

  3. We have a timeline and sheet of what photos you want, who is taking pictures with who during family photos, and things like that. This way you can have your photos over and done with in time to mingle with your guests.

  4. Who doesn’t want photos to show your kids and look back on?

  5. We document those fleeting little moments you may not remember because the day is so emotion filled- that hug between a bride and her dad, that tender moment between a groom and his best man, the mom of the bride and mom of the groom holding hands after the ceremony, we capture it all.

  6. Odds are you’ve put a lot of time and effort into planning your big day. Choosing the layout of your reception space, deciding on florals, designing your table settings, picking out a color scheme, etc. We will document all of those details for you too! Photographers photograph your invitation suite, your ceremony and reception spaces, and all of those other little details you meticulously planned during your engagement season!

  7. We will tell you how to pose! Trust me, pretty much everyone has no idea how to pose themselves for wedding photos. We know what looks good, and we’ll get your photos looking exactly how you want them!

Again- we might be biased on why you shouldn’t cut a wedding photographer out of your budget, but I think this blog makes a pretty good argument on why a wedding photographer is so necessary!

Let’s Talk About First Touches! by Kelli Conley

As a wedding photographer, I love all of those high-emotion moments during a wedding day. They are so much fun to document for my clients, and I love knowing that they have those pictures to look back on forever. One of these high-emotion moments that I love to photograph is a first touch. For those that don’t know, a first touch is when the bride and groom have a moment together before their ceremony, but they are not seeing each other yet. Usually there is a wall or something in between the two of them, but this is a good time to get those pre-ceremony jitters out and share a minute just holding the other one’s hand and maybe reading some private vows to each other. It’s a super emotional moment because you’ve spent the whole day with your respective bridal party getting ready and becoming nervous yet excited for the ceremony and you’re finally able to spend a little time together before your big walk. You’ve hopefully taken the morning in, and now you’re realizing that this is your wedding day, and it’s finally here.

I love a first touch because it’s a good way to save the traditional “see you for the first time at the aisle” but still lets the bride and groom have a minute together. I also love it because of the incredible emotions filled photos that come from it too! Here are some of my favorite first look photos! ↓

Noelle & Jeffrey- Engagement Photos to Pregnancy Reveal! by KlixAdmin

Pregnancy Reveal, 2023

It all started back in May of 2021 when I met Noelle and Jeffrey for their engagement photos, capturing such an exciting season of life for them! Little did we know that here we are in 2023, capturing and celebrating yet another special and exciting season of life together!

Engagement, 2021

Engagement, 2021

I am so honored when my couples repeatedly choose me to capture these huge moments in their lifetime. This is what being a photographer is all about- creating connections and relationships through photography that last!

Wedding, 2022. Jade Phan Designs, The Magnolia Room, Makeup By Jenny Le, Hair By Aura Elizabeth

Wedding, 2022. Jade Phan Designs, The Magnolia Room, Makeup By Jenny Le, Hair By Aura Elizabeth

Photography for me doesn’t stop at engagement photos and then the wedding. I am also along for the ride of wherever life takes my clients! That can be pregnancy reveals, maternity sessions, newborn photos, or even boudoir! (Yes I do that too in case you didn’t know!)

Pregnancy Reveal, 2023.

Congratulations again to Jeffrey & Noelle! Thank you for repeatedly choosing me and believing in me to capture your big life moments. Can’t wait for baby girl Nguyen coming in March!

Different Pictures to Plan For On Your Wedding Day by Kelli Conley

The Ivy Place, Lisa Wilson, Cali Stott Artistry, Twinfections, Suarez Bakery, Diamond DJ’s, Deans Duets

Sometimes brides come into their wedding day with a list of photo ideas/ poses that they’ve seen that they want to do. Other brides let us as their photographers do the positioning and posing for them, or some are a mix of both and there is absolutely no wrong way to do it! Here is just a basic list of photos that you can expect to do/ can ask your photographer to do on your big day!

The Ivy Place, Lisa Wilson, Cali Stott Artistry, Twinfections, Suarez Bakery, Diamond DJ’s, Deans Duets

One of our favorites - the first look! Whether you’re doing this before the ceremony or the big walk down the aisle is going to be your first time seeing each other, you can definitely expect photos of this, and trust me they are nothing short of emotional!

The Ivy Place, Lisa Wilson, Cali Stott Artistry, Twinfections, Suarez Bakery, Diamond DJ’s, Deans Duets

The Ivy Place, Lisa Wilson, Cali Stott Artistry, Twinfections, Suarez Bakery, Diamond DJ’s, Deans Duets

The Ivy Place, Lisa Wilson, Cali Stott Artistry, Twinfections, Suarez Bakery, Diamond DJ’s, Deans Duets

Getting ready photos! The focus is all on you! This can make some people feel a bit awkward, but we’re here to make you feel as comfortable as possible with all the attention on you. Our best advice is to just embrace it, it’ll go by fast!

The Ivy Place, Lisa Wilson, Cali Stott Artistry, Twinfections, Suarez Bakery, Diamond DJ’s, Deans Duets

The Ivy Place, Lisa Wilson, Cali Stott Artistry, Twinfections, Suarez Bakery, Diamond DJ’s, Deans Duets

The Ivy Place, Lisa Wilson, Cali Stott Artistry, Twinfections, Suarez Bakery, Diamond DJ’s, Deans Duets

The Ivy Place, Lisa Wilson, Cali Stott Artistry, Twinfections, Suarez Bakery, Diamond DJ’s, Deans Duets

Bridal party photos! And not pictured- family photos. Your photographer will ask you ahead of time for a shot list of who is in what picture and things like that, so be ready for your face to hurt from smiling so much! This is also a good time to mention different poses for you and your bridal party to do if you have some.

The Ivy Place, Lisa Wilson, Cali Stott Artistry, Twinfections, Suarez Bakery, Diamond DJ’s, Deans Duets

The first dance! Another situation that can feel a bit uncomfortable since you’re dancing in front of all your guests. But, just remember that they are your closest friends and family who came just to celebrate you!

The Ivy Place, Lisa Wilson, Cali Stott Artistry, Twinfections, Suarez Bakery, Diamond DJ’s, Deans Duets

The Ivy Place, Lisa Wilson, Cali Stott Artistry, Twinfections, Suarez Bakery, Diamond DJ’s, Deans Duets

The Ivy Place, Lisa Wilson, Cali Stott Artistry, Twinfections, Suarez Bakery, Diamond DJ’s, Deans Duets

A huge one- newlywed photos! This is also a great category to have pose ideas that you want to try, and give those to your photographer ahead of time. Also be thinking if you want sunset photos, and let your photographer know about that too!

The Ivy Place, Lisa Wilson, Cali Stott Artistry, Twinfections, Suarez Bakery, Diamond DJ’s, Deans Duets

Exit photos! End your night in a bang! These photos are always so much fun and a great way to end the night, so think about what exit item you want to give your guests!

Lastly, remember- your photographer is here for you and your spouse. We are here to make your wedding day vision come to life into tangible photos, and we love to do what we do. Don’t be afraid to try new ideas and go out of your comfort zone!