~To all my lovely Inked partners in crime~
My love affair with Ink started fairly young, I couldn't wait until 18 to get my first tattoo and for most, once you start it becomes a highly addictive habit. I love this generation and our ability to break the cringy rules of weddings past and embrace our authentic selves. So when you're an ink junkie how do you work the big day into your art culture ?
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While our men can slip into a well tailored jacket, our bridal fit requires a little more creativity. When you start to frame out how you want your day to look and feel you want to consider a few things :
- Choose a dress that best highlights the placement of your Ink. Make sure your gown hits your paint proportions perfectly.
- Whither your style is retro or rockabilly let it take center stage and reflect exactly who you are.
- Choose a unique location. This helps to set the mood for your big day and introduce everyone to your theme organically.
- Hire an amazing photog, In order for your direction to be brought to life you need a well illustrated record of all those tiny beautifully organic moments the human eye can miss.
- Create signature moments in your reception. These will tell your guests more about your history as a couple. Consider your favorite regional food, a local artist, themed photo booths, childhood pics and favors that bring everything together in the end.
- Lastly bring your maids and your men into the fold. Making sure your look carries through to your bridal party too. Organize fun and unique photo shoots with your party before hand. Consider a memorable group entrance into your reception to kick the energy up a notch and charge them with the tasks of keeping that mood going into the night!
~Give your photographer license to use his artistic eye to catch your ink in the best possible light~
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Consider having pre wedding photos taken as a grooms gift for your future hubby, Have them printed and slip them to his suite before you say "I do"
Now that unusual is the the theme on everyones lips, you can't go wrong with pushing the envelope a bit. People want to see who you are reflected in your day, because quite frankly, they are here to celebrate your lives as a couple. With more energy being put into receptions your creative license can be put to good use orchestrating the most uniquely memorable "Casamento"