What do I need to know about Wedding Room Blocks?
Kurstin Roe Photography You should book your wedding room blocks soon after you contract your wedding venue. Some areas have very limited options (I'm looking at you, Loudoun County, please build some more hotels - preferably ones that are taller than
Paperless Post is the Best!
I use Paperless Post all the time. I love to send birthday cards (I use my Facebook list as a cheat sheet!) and congrats-on-your-new-job cards, and thank you cards and OF COURSE I use it to invite friends and family
How much does a Balloon Arch cost?
I recently created this colorful balloon arch for the Cuddle Up Pavilion at Glen Echo Park for their Rentals Showcase. I love the retro vibe at this wedding venue so much, I wish I worked here more often. I really
Men’s Wedding Fashion: 2018 Real Weddings
I recently realized that I was being totally sexist by not posting groomsmen fashion round ups for the last 3 years. So, I've rectified that this year! And I've got some really good stuff for my inaugural groom and groomsmen
Bridesmaid Dresses: 2018 Real Weddings
We saw three solid themes in 2018 bridesmaid dresses. First, shades of pink, red and purple, worn at weddings from February to July. Second, navy is always a popular option for - especially in the fall. Finally, classic black
Dogs: 2018 Real Weddings
I am lucky enough to work with dog lovers every year. I think they find me because I'm a dog lover. We can smell our own. But in 2018 we had a bunch of venues that were dog-friendly, so along
Rings and Bling: 2018 Real Weddings
I love the creativity that wedding photographers show with the photos they make of the wedding rings on the wedding day. My clients also had some beautiful jewelry to wear alongside their wedding rings. Therefore, I wanted to showcase that
Wedding Invitations and Stationery: 2018 Real Weddings
Your wedding stationery is a super important aspect of your wedding design. The save-the-date is your guests' first impression of your plans for your wedding day. Your wedding invitation is often still their main source for information and cues about
Bridal Bouquets: 2018 Real Weddings
The bridal bouquet is one of my favorite details at a wedding. It should be a stunning work of art, as it will be in almost all of your photos. You should consider not only the colors and flower types,
Wedding Shoes: 2018 Real Weddings
I can say with certainty that people put a lot of thought into their wedding shoes. Who can blame them? This is an item you will likely wear again, and is a place where you can continue to express your
Wedding Cakes: 2018 Real Weddings
Most of my 2018 wedding clients had a wedding cake - nine out of twelve did so. And six of these nine weddings also served an additional dessert - everything from pies to ice cream cookie sandwiches to a huge
Real Weddings: 2018 Statistical Review
Connor Studios Welcome to my post about 2018 real wedding anec-data! Here is where I give you some statistics about my 12 real weddings from 2018. This is not a big survey. It is not statistically significant. But it is real
Showroom DC Wedding Reception: Time-lapse Video
Yesterday I shared the wedding ceremony time-lapse video, and as promised, I am back today with the reception set up! This part of The Showroom in Washington DC went under less of a transformation. What we pre-set on Friday pretty
The Showroom: DC Wedding: Time-Lapse Set-Up Video
Why do weddings cost so much? I hear this question all the time. The quick and dirty answer is: labor. Not only are there hours and hours of planning that goes into a wedding (hundreds on my side of things)
Best Barns for Weddings in Northern Virginia
I recently spent 8 hours checking out barns all over Loudoun County for my new clients. We were looking for a barn with character, good bathrooms, and decent access to lodging. We looked at 6 together, and the bride had
