Although same-sex marriage is not currently recognized under the law in Curaçao, the island is internationally known as accepting with its large LGBTQ community, pride parades, gay bars and venues and magazines catering to the specific interest of the community. You can safely hold your sweetie’s hand in public and…
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Is it a bird? A plane? Superman? Most likely not, however it might very well be a drone. Wedding photographers are increasingly strapping digital cameras to drones to capture a different side of the wedding that otherwise would have been more costly and difficult to achieve. If the photographer takes…
Read More »Going through that phase where everyone you know pairs off and gets married, is just a natural part of growing up. It’s also an exciting time, because odds are that you will be asked by a groom to be the best man at his wedding. Although it’s a great…
Read More »The bride-centric nature of modern day weddings is most apparent at the beginning of the ceremony when all the guests stand up, turn and admire the bride as she walks down the aisle. What most people don’t realise is that they are missing the best part of the wedding:…
Read More »When it comes to wedding planning, the first thing most well-meaning in-laws and friends tell you is that as a groom you should stay out of the way and let your bride plan the wedding. That may have been sound advice when Elvis was still alive, but being the wonderful…
Read More »We don’t have a crystal ball, but we do have access to local event planners who have a pulse on what’s hot in the world of weddings. Here are a few of the biggest wedding trends for this year. 1. Set your own trends The “Selfie” is taking a whole…
Read More »When it comes to wedding planning, even the most budget savvy brides and grooms tend to get carried away. A few extravagances are good, but all guests really want is to see the two of you beaming with love. With their wealth of experience from working with suppliers, event planners…
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It’s the happiest day of your life. You’ve prepped and stressed about every single detail and now the big day is finally here. The weather is perfect and you’ve made sure the in-laws are getting along. And then, the earlier tension between your wedding photographer and videographer vying for the…
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Wedding planning is often a very time-consuming business and some couples prefer to leave the details to the pros. But even with a top-notch wedding planner by your side, there are some pitfalls you might want to avoid along the way. We turned to the event planning couple, Gwen and…
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Marilse Statie-Texeira Brazao is a certified wedding and event planner, and a honeymoon and destination wedding specialist. She’s the owner of Celebrations! and caters to a wide variety of events, including religious initiation events, corporate events, funerals, weddings and vow renewals. According to Marilse the job comes with many perks,…
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Bridals Bridal portraits or “bridals” are a Southern US tradition where the bride takes formal portraits in her full wedding attire a few weeks or months before her big day. Traditionally, the portraits are displayed at the reception and given to the bride’s parents as a keepsake after the wedding….
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The Team Theo Meijer is one of Curaçao’s best-known wedding photographers. He is versatile and can shoot pretty much in any genre; from landscape to portraits. Although he is able to fly solo, he prefers to bring along a second pair of eyes and second mind for instant feedback, troubleshooting…
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Water in photography makes for an interesting subject. When we think of water on a tropical island, most of us think beach and ocean. However, there are many other ways water can add some pizazz to your photographs. Crashing waves bring excitement to an image, while crystal-clear reflections teleport you…
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Trash the Dress or Rock the Frock is a symbolic way for couples to conclude the wedding and start the next chapter in their relationship. The shoot is often scheduled the day after the wedding and it’s an occasion for the newlyweds to let go of all the wedding planning stress. The…
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Photo booth One of the biggest wedding trends right now is funny wedding photos taken in photo booths during wedding receptions. Although the more formal or posed wedding pictures are an essential part of any wedding album, creating an opportunity for you and your guests to let loose can make…
Read More »Black and white photography Colour is all around us and it has a profound and undeniable impact on our daily lives. Colour not only attracts us, but it also distracts us. Without colour, our attention is drawn to shapes, forms and light. That is part of the appeal of black…
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Photography styles Thanks to those rare trailblazers in the wedding industry using technological advancement in photography and powerful image editing tools, conventional wedding pictures seem like a thing of the past. Busy brides-to-be may not have time to stay on top of everything industry professionals are doing, but these are the…
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They say a picture is worth a thousand words, however most of us want our wedding pictures to convey more than that. We want our photos to capture the memories as well as show the love, joy and passion the couple has for each other and the promise of forever….
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Destination weddings are very popular right now and for good reason. Getting your closest friends and relatives to an exotic destination seems like the perfect way to get married. Of course, you can fly in everything and everyone, but there are plenty of reasons to source your wedding photographer locally….
Read More »Most brides-to-be find it stressful choosing their vendors. They fret endlessly trying to choose the perfect florist, hairstylist, make-up artist and baker. The easiest way to deal with this is to request a sample of the cake, to see the floral arrangements and to have your hair and make-up done…
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