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A wedding day is a very special day in a couple’s life, which is why it is so important to have a video recording of the event! Through photographs and/or videos: tears, toasts and tantrums (hopefully there won’t be too many!), are captured and preserved so that couples can look back on the day when they proclaimed their love and commitment to each other.

If you have a big budget and can afford to hire both a photographer and videographer, then that’s awesome! As many couples have expressed their regrets after not hiring a wedding videographer.

Once considered a ‘luxury’, wedding videography is now becoming more and more common as we embrace the digital age with ferocity. This is happening despite the added cost of hiring both a videographer and photographer; but you really can’t go without either as they both offer different value when capturing your big day.

I love this wedding. Seriously, how cool are the bride and groom? Hold on, let me count the ways... Let's see... They live in Brooklyn, NY, Joseph (the groom) is rockin' a rad fedora, Ashley is OWNING an incredible, feather headpiece and they're eating a fucking hot dog!! LOVE IT!!! But, the best part? Look how much fun they're having! I mean... Just look at them chomping that dog! Although if they weren't having fun, then something would be very, very wrong! Right? And would you look at that boutonniere! Or the HOT red tie? FAB U LOUS!

Because Ashley and Joseph are about to have their first anniversary, I thought I would celebrate with them by sharing their wedding in my Super Stylish section (um, because it's so fucking fantastic and stylish, duh). So, happy anniversary Ashley and Joe! Thank you for sharing your coolness with BB!

So... You know what? The ceremony was supposed to be on the Wonder Wheel (AWESOME), but they were painting it in preparation for Memorial Day, so it ended up being held on the Boardwalk instead. 

Look how strikingly beautiful Ashley is? Right? It doesn't hurt that she is a superstar marathon runner!

I picture her yelling to her guests that, "C'mon on people, it's time for the ceremony!"

Meet Renee and Robin. Renee and Robin met at church, have been together for six years, have three kids, and are getting married in Kauai (where these images were taken) in August! Pretty fucking awesome, right? Totally! 

But, you're probably wondering why this extraordinary engagement shoot falls under Fantasy Friday. I mean, yes these are amazing photographs. And yes, they ARE in Hawaii, but that's not why this post is here today. It's here today because as of this past Tuesday, Minnesota became the 12th state to legalize same-sex marriage. And my fantasy? Well, my fantasy is that the rest of the states, the slow pokes, will do the same... and fast! 

So, please enjoy and savor these beautiful photographs of two people who love each other... Two people who love their kids, and of two people who deserve the same rights that I have by default... all because I sleep next to a man. 

C'mon, they're in Hawaii... How could we not show you some of the local fabulousness?

I love how Renee is looking at Robin being a goof!

SO in love!

I mean... How could I not open with this picture? Right? And honestly, please don't judge me, brideys, but I am a cat person, not a dog person, however I totally melted over this one. So cute, right??! And looks like he even got a little hair cut for the wedding too. Shut up!

Anyway, I should probably tell you about the bride and groom! So the handsome guy in the tux is a Navy jet pilot. First of all, how fucking cool is that? What's even cooler? Apparently, they met in high school and he chased her for years before she finally gave in. And now... I'm sharing their stunning wedding with you. Just WAIT until you see their "cake" or "cakes" rather. I seriously fell over... and then I wanted to dive through the screen and dig in.

This is such a great photograph! I love how cas the girls are. Right? Just putting their hands in their pockets while chillin' with the bride, also with her hands in her pockets. Normally, I'm not a huge fan of pockets in wedding dresses because you brideys, try to hide things in them, but this time? I'm LOVIN' them!

Fire pit! How fantastic is that? Also makes for a lovely photo opportunity!

I really love her bouquet. And, not for nothing, she looks utterly happy and stunning too!

Anyway, recently, we visited several venues and received several proposals with the hopes of solidifying a space quickly so that we could move on to the fun stuff; decor! However, enclosed in her email was a wish list of sorts based on the spaces we saw. And it was shocking. Actually, it was undeniably, borderline horrifying. Because this wasn't just any wish list. This was a genie in a fucking bottle wish list. This was an "I'm smoking the fuck out of this crack pipe" list. As a matter of fact, it was more like an "I want everything for free, and I'm totally entitled to it because, I know you want my business, so fuck off" kind of wish list.  

Seriously, I stood at my computer completely shocked. Because although I knew this bridey was going to be a bit of a challenge (code for what we industry peeps call a total pain in the ass), cheap wasn't really what I had expected. I mean, it's one thing to negotiate, but it's a whole other ball game to expect that you are exempt from paying for shit because you're getting married.

So, bridey, based on this ridiculous email, I thought I'd share with you a few secrets about negotiation:

Look at this picture. I mean, REALLY look. Would you believe me if I told you that this is a rainbow themed, styled shoot at Morningside Manor in Arvada, Colorado? The reason I'm asking is because doesn't this couple look like a real soon-to-be or married couple? Seriously... I just can't believe that they are part of the shoot! Perhaps they are together in real life, or maybe after the shoot they got down and dirty... rainbow style. But, no matter what, the chemistry of the "models" mixed with the awesomeness of this styled shoot almost leaves me at a loss for words! ALMOST. 

Okay, moving past the obvious sexual tension, I really applaud all of the hard work that went into this photo session. Brideys, if you scroll down, you will see some profoundly creative tablescapes, a fabulously cool cake and a pretty dramatic altar. If you're looking for a creative theme with tons of DIY elements, then check this shit out! 

I have to admit, I'm not usually a fan of the bow on the chair thing, but because of the multicolor effect, I really love it! 

I am obsessed with the alternating napkins and beverages! What a good idea! I mean... just throw a little vodka in the glass, and it may even be perfect!

YUM. YUM. YUM. And you know what the best part is? It's a cake that can easily be made by a friend or relative, that will look cool and cost you nothing.

I am freaking out over this shoot. Like completely freaking the fuck out! Seriously, these photographs are absolutely stunning. The amazingly bright green tables, the perfect red rose, the gold... All mixed with this cool ass couple? Rockin'... I mean... Can you imagine if there was sound to go with this shoot? I can hear it, can you? 

Brideys, if you are looking for a themed, beautiful and amazingly colorful wedding, then scroll down and breath in these GORGEOUS photographs. Please notice the attention to detail, the perfectly coordinated pallet and the kick ass cake (of course)!

I always love seeing the gold flatware, but honestly, I'm totally distracted by how magnetic this couple is! It's just not fair to be that perfect, right? I mean, c'mon! Not too mention that fantastically exquisite headpiece she's wearing so magnificently.

Look at this table! It's dazzling! Isn't that menu lovely? 

I just died and went to heaven. Totally breathtaking.

I'm pretty sure I have a girl crush on Holly. No, I really do. Yeah, Holly's the stunningly fabulous, effortlessly cool bride in these photographs. Her mom created the cool ass birdcage veil, and her wedding dress is from BHLDN. Emily, the photographer said that:

"Holly and Shane met 12 years ago when they were both traveling through Europe. As life would have it, though, they were not yet ready to settle down (what 16 year old really is, after all?). Fast forward a decade, add some higher education, a couple trips around the world and some major growing up, and you’ll find yourself at August 18, 2012, where this seemingly destined couple said their vows to one another in the backyard of Holly’s father in East Grand Rapids, Michigan."

So brideys, please enjoy this amazing eye candy, and you know what? Learn a little bit too... Because this wedding? Well, it's the kind of wedding you want to make your own.

One of the coolest parts of a backyard wedding? Getting ready at home where everybody is comfortable and happy. 

Seriously? How cute is Holly? I mean...

I love the red shoes! I love that they are all different to go with all of the different shades of turquoise bridesmaids dresses!

Hell yeah! Lift 'em up! Oh, and what's YOUR something blue?

Would you look at how damn sexy this woman is? Seriously. In case you haven't noticed, I really like sex. Whoops! Typo! Hope that bridey bitch from last Tuesday isn't reading... What I meant to say that I really like sexy, confident women who aren't afraid to show a little skin (or a lot of skin), but mostly, I dig those chicks brave enough to be comfortable in their own skin. Right? And Shante? Well, she's amazing. She's a super beautiful, super sexy, stunning woman who is just OWNING this photo shoot. 

Brideys, because I love sex, I mean sexy boudoir shoots... I feel the need to keep showing you how truly fantastic they can be with the right photographer and with the right attitude. Do it for yourself or do it for your man, but just do it! Because when you're older and gravity has is beginning to weigh you down (or your breasts), you'll wish you had some pictures of yourself the way you used to be!

Are you completely in love with the veil like I am? I love it for this boudoir shoot, but I keep picturing how fab it would be in white, floating down the aisle.

Look closely at Shante's shoes. Not only do they scream FMP, but if you look at the heel, you'll see very subtle spikes. AWESOME!