February BLOG:
The very latest trend in “destination” weddings?
“Unplugged” weddings:
There has been an “epidemic” …over the past couple of years……of “electronics”, led by the iPhone and the “Droid”. They….joined the huge number of “point and click” hand held cameras, palm sized video cameras…..and everything else out there. People…are literally “addicted” to using their new phones……and can’t take their eyes off of them.
So…how does that affect your wedding day? VERY, VERY negatively. That’s how.
It’s really important for you to know that your friends and family are genuinely interested in taking a few fun wedding photos……
BUT…they are also ….quite unconsciously ……sticking their arms and I phones right out there into the middle of the aisle….while your photographer…..(that you PAID) …..is trying to shoot the best photos possible of your special day.
IF they’re not seated….they are also roaming around aimlessly…..trying to get those good photos…..with their phones……to show you what good new phone photographers the are!
The only problem is….they are very much in the way…..and in your wedding photos.
We ask you to please….ask your family and friends to refrain from flashing their cameras and from hopping up and getting right in the way….during your wedding.
We…..even put that language in your contract with us as well.
But….sometimes….either the couple is intimidated by family and/or friends…..or they just don’t care…..until it’s too late…..when they see their wedding photos…with extra people in them.
NO professional photographers……..allow this stuff to go on…while they’re shooting a wedding. None. But…we all really want the couple to be “happy” as well. It’s a very tough thing to balance.
So…with the advent of these new “Unplugged” weddings…..things are finally turning around.
When the invitations go out…..everyone is specifically asked to leave their phones and cameras…..at home. Don’t bring them. Pay attention to our wedding….instead of your phones.
And..it’s working! These weddings are much “calmer”….and the photos end up coming out much, much better!
“Unplugged” weddings. An idea…who’s time has definitely come.
If you need a couple of ideas on how to ask your family and friends to come to your wedding “unplugged”, just email us, we have some very good ideas!!
So..how is the 2012 Wedding season shaping up in Key West?
In a word…..it’s “smokin” !
Tourism in general…has drastically picked up down here since last August. No one understands why exactly. The hotels and restaurants have been reporting “excellent” business since then. New Year’s week…..set all time records for attendance in the Keys!
In fact….New Year’s weekend…..had the very highest occupancy……in history!
Every year….we offer you some sound advice for planning your wedding with us……and WHEN makes a big, big difference. So… here goes:
BIGGEST, “HOTTEST,” BUSIEST wedding time of the year:
No surprises here: May, June…and even July.
So…if we want one of these months…when should we book with you?
(You’re late…now!) Get it booked!
Friday evenings and Saturdays….all day long…..book up the fastest.
“Sunset”…..books up faster than any other time….during May, June and July.
***Remember….that means not just us! There will be lots of other weddings going on…..
at the same time as yours, during these hours.
SUGGESTION: Have your wedding MID-week instead of on the weekend.
August, September and October: HOT…weather wise…but a great time for your wedding!
November: Heaven. Excellent weather. Less humid. Just a great month for weddings.
December and January: A slower time for weddings because of the holidays.
February – April: Prime weather. Lot’s happening. “High” season in Florida.