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Bridal Q&A - Austin Wedding Photographer by Melanie Grizzel

austin wedding photography austin wedding photographerLast year, She-N-He worked with a bride who did not have any local friends or family nearby.  She was desperate for help putting together all of her wedding details.  So, she and I spoke one-a-day on average for about a year.  We had a blast and became fast friends during the process, but we often discussed how difficult it can be to handle all the ins and outs of wedding planning when you're essentially doing it on your own.  We put a lot of thought into what we felt would be of the most help.

As a direct result of these countless chats, we have decided that there was room for a different kind of wedding event.  Bridal Q&A is a panel of local brides (both those still in the planning stages and those who recently tied the knot) along with expert vendors from each major field assembled to answer any questions you may have about a particular facet of your wedding plans.  It can simply be an opportunity to pick one of our bride's brains to find out what decisions they were most happy with, and which they'd wished they'd given a second thought.  Or it could be a chance to speak to an expert about how to really choose the best photographer for you, or florist, or wedding planner.

Join us on November 4th from 6-9pm at Viva Chocolato (3401 Esperanza Cross - 2 doors down from Macy's) to meet and mingle with brides just like you in a comfortable and welcoming environment.  Viva will be providing delicious truffles and mimosas will also be served.  Hope to see you there!

Don't Settle - Austin Wedding Photographer by Melanie Grizzel

When it comes to your wedding photography, don't settle for the cheaper photographer.
Wedding photography prices may seem arbitrary but they're not. You really do get what you pay for.

Ask yourself, "Why is it so cheap? What will I be missing out on?"
Chances are the cheaper photographer isn't going to live up to your level of expectations.
If you go with the cheaper photographer you'll likely be missing out on something you value, performance, talent, professionalism, customer service, timeliness, experience or genuine concern for YOUR wedding.

Find a photographer that you love. The relationship you have with your photographer will show in your photos. Cut corners on something that doesn't last as long as your wedding photos.

Speak with a friend about her wedding, what does she value most about her wedding now? Chances are, it's her photographs because they capture the memory and make it last long beyond your wedding day.


10.14.09 Upcoming Trunk Show by Melanie Grizzel

This coming Friday and Saturday a good friend of ours Customary Couture will be hosting a trunk show in her newly expanded Cedar Park showroom. 

I'm told that Saturday is booked solid but you can still walk in if you can wait... Friday still has a few opening to make an appointment.
Come down, buy a dress, and enter to win a free bridal session with She-N-He Austin Wedding Photography and Design and Defining Style make-up and hair. Total package valued @ $600
Kelly Kitchen from Defining Styles will be there on Friday. Saturday I will be there speaking with people about the value of great photography and styling. If you're a bride and have had a hard time getting together with us then come down on Saturday look for a gown and talk about wedding photography kill 2 birds with a single stone.
Here is the info about the Trunk Show. We're looking forward to it.
Take good care.
---mel
~Please be our guest...at the Jasmine Trunk Show October 9th-10th. Come see all the latest designs from Jasmine Collection at unbeatable prices. Schedule your appointment today.

Along with the latest designs from Jasmine, enter to win a veil from Customary Couture and packages from Defining Styles and She-n-He Photography and Design.

Packages include:

Defining Styles-

Bridal Package $150 value


Complimentary consultation on styling desired.
2-3 hours of hair styling and makeup artistry which includes:

1 hairstyle or up-do of  her choice for portraits


1 full-makeup application of style choice

She-n-He-

Bridal Session $450.00 value
An environmental Portrait at the location of your choice
online proofs for viewing and ordering for 1 year
total number of images = 100
DVD of all final, high resolution, digitally enhanced, print ready images
11x14 custom print matted and framed


She-N-He 
Austin Wedding Photography and Design

9-9-09 Weddings Unveiled by Melanie Grizzel

Crystal Hunter had a great idea.

She is the event coordinator and mastermind behind Weddings Unveiled night out in Austin. 
She was married just last year and found that an intimate affair at the Allan house among other brides was an ideal situation to dream up and make plans for a wedding. In the course of making plans, she found that other options like this were too overwhelming and thus came up with her plan. An evening out at a local venue with a small number of local vendors, other brides, cake and wine was just the ticket. So far there have been 5 unveiled events and another is planned for every 6 weeks. For a nominal fee, just $5, you can have access to a number of excellent vendors, delicious food and spirits, and live entertainment. For that matter if you sign up early you can skip the fee all together. Visit their website for details.
The vendors at this event are among the best of the very, very best and not to be missed. Plus, we'll be there next month!
"Wedding planning as it should be... fun, inspiring and memorable."   

We hope to see you October 27th at Mercury Hall.
---mel

She-N-He
Austin Wedding Photography and Design

8-14-09 Wedding Advice. by Melanie Grizzel

So I have been working on a blog roll for a couple of weeks now trolling the internets... for new and exciting ideas, beautiful photography and inspiration boards. All the while I keep thinking to myself, if I had it to do all over again, except this time I'm older and wiser with more money to spend. What would I do this time? The truth is, I wouldn't change a single thing. Which is not to say, it wasn't flawed at all, there were tiny accidents and a major music malfunction, but those memories are for me to keep. I would do the whole thing all over again, flaws and all, because it was mine.

The moral of the story is, you only have it to do this one time, and the memories you make, will be with you forever. 
Make it perfect, make it you. 
You CAN do it, even on a budget. 
So have a look at our blogroll, there are so many wonderful ideas out there. Ideas by other budget watching brides. 
It's yours, run with it.
Be Well.
---mel
She-N-He
Austin Wedding Photography and Design