Brooke Underwood's Bridal Session in NYC!

Brooke Underwood knew how to work the camera for her bridal portrait in NYC with her photographer, Kristin Vining Photography! Brooke had her day as a supermodel with hundreds of shots taken not only by her photographer, but by throngs of New Yorkers and tourists! As you'll see from the pictures below, Brooke truly was glamorous during this once in a lifetime trip to the Big Apple.

One of the top trends in the industry regarding photography is destination photo sessions for bridal portraits as well as engagement pictures. Locations for these sessions typically include either favorite cities or revisiting the site of the proposal.

WATC girls...Networking

Every successful business person knows one of the keys to success is networking! WATC loves to network and attends functions/events/meetings each week to do just that.

Friday we were with VISIT CHARLOTTE at the annual 'Girls' Day Away' golf tournament in Concord. Needless to say, weather wasn't on our side. We were absolutely DRENCHED while trying to golf. The winds were brutal and the rain fell harder and harder.

We made the best of the situation and kept meeting new contacts to make sure our clients get the best and most updated information out there!

Going to the Chapel...Lindsay and Blake

One of our May 2009 clients recently enjoyed their eSession. We began at the Weddings and the City studio with hair and make up by The Look, then traveled to Freedom Park. Lindsay and Blake brought their sweet dog, Millie, who was so much fun!

Blake was a trooper through all the wardrobe and location changes. Lindsay surprised us with her natural ability to shine in front of the camera.

WATC really encourages clients to partake in an eSession with their photographer as it allows an opportunity to build a more personal relationship with the person who you'll be spending a lot of time with on your wedding day.

Images courtesy of Kristin Vining Photography.

Going to the Chapel...

Elle and Todd are getting married next May - and we CANNOT wait!!! They recently traveled to NYC, with Kristin Vining Photography, to shoot their HOT engagement pictures...that we plan on incorporating into their Save the Date card! SO FUN!

Below is a snippet. Be sure to check out full slideshow on KVP's Blog !

"I Do" The Rimanys!

Do we have any Simpsons fans out there?!?
Well we definitely found some at our last wedding. I WISH I could post sound clips here! Ok, we all know the opening song to 'the Simpsons'......well how about our couple hired a friend to dub over the opening, where instead of saying 'the Simpsons', you heard, 'the Rimany's'.....it was HILARIOUS!!! The guests loved it.
Jamie and Josh were amazing. Two very strong willed people who truly love each other. When they first met, they couldn't STAND each other....but there's a thin line between love and hate, right??
Josh, our handsome groom, is a corageous cancer survivor (hence the Armstrong ice sculpture, which was a surprise by his bride). We are so proud of you Josh!
Jamie was a sweet girl who was quite the STUNNING MINX when she opened up to us!! We fell in love with her personality so much, she recently joined us for a girls' night out!
Enjoy these pics as they just scratch the surface of illustrating the AMAZING day on July 19th.
ALSO !!!
Josh and Jamie recently opened DILWORTH DRUG off of East Blvd.... PLEASE consider supporting your local community and using them for your pharmacy of choice!
Vendors: Kristin Vining Photography, the LOOK hair and makeup, Founders Hall, By Design, Cheesecake Etc, Ice Sensations, Elizabeth House, Sonoma Catering, St. Peters Episcopal

Economic Bruising...

Ouch....
First it's fighting the gas prices and trying to organize car pooling to avoid driving.......now the economic 'cloud' has been felt in the wedding industry. Many of our brides are contemplating delaying their wedding because of financial uncertainty. Should they go with the Spring 2009 wedding which is their first choice, or should they opt for late Fall 2009 in order to save more?? Do they select the Prada shoe......or do they order online through a discounter? The parents that promised to pay for the daughter's wedding in full, are suddenly faced with the harsh reality that dad lost his job a couple months ago and can't fulfill his promise.
It's SUCH a tough call. A recent wedding of ours expected 175 guests (as they invited around 250) and were a little bummed that the reception showed 116. Many of the guests were quite apologetic but knew they couldn't pay thousands for flights, and the common economical 'drive' wasn't quite so economical any longer. It's sad and we at WATC make every effort to work with our couples and give them the AMAZING day for which they have dreamed of......while constantly trying to stick to the suggested budget and work every penny for all it's worth.

The Main Regret

The one thing our couples regret the MOST after their wedding is if they choose to not have a videographer.
WATC feels a VIDEOGRAPHER is a MUST!

Many people carry a stereotype of a cheesy 'wedding videographer' in their minds.......but we'll guarantee you this; the videos have come SUCH a long way. They are actually referred to in many instances, as cinematography.

There is no other way to truly capture that same raw emotion that you experience on your wedding day. Of course, we love photography; but firmly believe that a video captures things that a photo cannot. Plus, how special would it be on your 60th wedding anniversary, to flash back in time to hear your weddings vows spoken for the first time again.....to actually relive your day....see people that have passed on.....

see the youth of your family and friends that may not be anymore.

Two of our favorite wedding cinematographers are DREAMLIGHT FILMS and SFS PRODUCTIONS. Check out their sites and examples. They truly bring a tear to our eyes even if they aren't clients of ours!

We strongly encourage you to find the extra budget to incorporate a wedding cinematographer. We PROMISE it will be money well spent.
Happy Planning!

Cover Bride! Cover Party!

We LOVE parties...especially when they are a celebration of success!

We hosted our first 'mixer' at the studio on April 22nd. A special thanks to all of the vendors who participated;
La-tea-da's Catering, Cheesecake, Etc, Party Blooms,
Classic Party Rentals, SFS Productions,
Kristin Vining Photography.

AND an extra special thanks to the parents and grandmother of the Cover Bride, Kali Cofer-Daetwyler, for stopping by! Kali & Ralph are currently in Chile,
but we all had a drink for them!

All images are courtesy of Kristin Vining Photography


Warm fuzzy from the Mother of the Bride!










Heather and a former WATC planner, Kathleen!


Kristin Vining with her Husband, Ken and their twins - Addy & Bray


Casey Cunningham (Casey Cunningham Photography) and Bray. FUN HAIR GUYS!

The Addyson (full planning)

Let Weddings and the City plan your corporate or private event!
From planning special celebrations to corporate functions, WATC will build an event to surpass your expectations.

Our principal planners will assist you throughout the entire process and will stay onsite until the very end.

Our services for this package include:

• creation of a vision/theme

• a detailed itinerary that lays out the entire event

• selection & contracting of our preferred vendors

• rental needs

• invitations & brochures

• gift bags, welcome bags, and favors

• hotel accommodations

• the list goes on and on...

We also plan...

Catered Cocktail & Dinner parties
Corporate Holiday Party
Offsite Corporate Events
Bridal Showers and Bridesmaids Luncheons

Let your party or event be the talk of the year!

"I Do!" - Anna & Mike

"A HOOT!"...best describes this yummy couple! We had such a blast working with them and we are so THANKFUL to now call them friends.
We are transitioning old blog posts on to our new blog - overlook the date.
Thanks guys for the kind words. Can't wait to see you again soon!

Client Talk!

We are humbled by the many warm fuzzies we continually receive. Here is a snipit of "WATC Snaps" that we love. Also - tune into the comment section of each post to get the latest client word.

Get your Wordle on!

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FREE Wedding Websites!

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Magnets! Magnets! Magnets!

Looking for the perfect Save-the-Date that won't get trashed? Check out Magnet Street Weddings. SO FUN!