My name is Alexandra and I am a photographer specializing in weddings and special events! Photography is my passion and is a huge part of my life. I love being the person behind the scenes capturing the important moments of someone's life!

This blog is about wedding photography, great wedding ideas, date nights and things for you to do around Dallas!

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Choosing Your Wedding Flowers

A wedding isn't complete without decorations and one of the essential decorations is flowers. Your centerpieces and decorations, your bouquet, your bridesmaids bouquets, boutonnieres and corsages are key components for your wedding. They add a bit of flair and elegance. You can choose to have pastels, bright colors, muted tones. Anything you like. But all of this can add up... the average couple ends up spending around $1,600 on flowers alone. If you're looking to have all you want and stay within a budget, this article by D Weddings is perfect for you! By choosing your flowers and colors based on seasonal demands you will get the freshest flowers at the best price. 


Here is a list of what is in season...

Spring (March, April and May)
Amaryllis, calla lily, cherry blossom, hyacinth, stargazer, lilac, orchids, peonies and roses. Below is a beautiful bouquet of hyacinth. 

Summer (June, July and August)
Chrysanthemum, carnations, dahlia, delphinimum, freesia, gladiolus and hydrangeas. Pictured is a bouquet with carnations and peonies. 


Fall (September, October and November) 
Amaranthus, chrysanthemum, gerbera daisies, iris, orchids, roses and sunflowers. Pictured is a bouquet with hydrangeas and orchids. 


Winter (December, January, and February)
Amaryllis, chrysanthemums, evergreens, holly berry, orchids, pansies and roses. Pictured below is a gorgeous bouquet with chrysanthemums. 



*All photos by Maxine Helfman. 

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Just Got Engaged?


Getting engaged is a big deal! Now that the excitement and overwhelming shock is passing, it's time to get busy! Below is a great article from TheKnot.com to get started on planning your big day!

Here's the link to this list...Getting Engaged from The Knot- 10 To Dos


Note that #5 is get your engagement shots done! This is a way for your to express yourself as husband and wife to be. You can be creative or traditional in your engagement photographs... totally up to you! Just be sure to find a photographer whose work you love.  Many photographers include an engagement session as part of their wedding packages, as I do. Contact me if you'd like to talk about your engagements photos! 





*Photograph was taken from http://imgur.com/Zzdyq. Shot of wedding article taken from http://wedding.theknot.com/getting-engaged/engaged.aspx.