Category Archives: ME & Tips

Tips: Plus-Size Fashion Tips from TLC’s Big Sexy

No matter what shape, size or color, I think everyone should be comfortable and confident in their own skin.  We have some tips from the girls from TLC’s Big Sexy for plus size girls, but really there are just a … Continue reading

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Tips: How to Work with Your Make-up Artist + Elizabeth Arden Giveaway

Jeffrey Neal for Hoffmann Photographer Make-up is a very important element for the ladies on their wedding day.  Even if you don’t want to go heavy, just the bare essentials will help add depth to a two-dimensional photo. Elizabeth Arden has … Continue reading

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Online Financial Planning Session

A dear friend of mine told me about a very informative online chat session, about financial planning, for couples getting married.  This really could be helpful for many married couples. Here’s more information: The Wedding Q&A Cocktail Hour is coming … Continue reading

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Tip: Engagement Rings

Okay ladies, pass this on to your men. Guys, never doubt Michael Scott‘s rule of thumb when it comes to the price tag for your soon-to-be fiance’s engagement ring, “they say three year’s salary.”  Just kidding.  They do say three … Continue reading

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Tip: First Look

First look: When a couple sees each other before the ceremony and takes photos together and with their family. It’s very helpful when you have a night time ceremony and there is still daylight OR if you have a very … Continue reading

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How To Hire A Wedding Planner

Just a reminder to enter in the dearfoams giveaway here. So you saw the interview with Brian Worley on how he rose to the top with all of his amazing work. Here’s what he says when the tables are turned … Continue reading

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Interview: Brian Worley

Last week, I had the great pleasure of interviewing wedding planner and event extraordinaire, Brian Worley.  You can currently watch him do mini consults with contestants on the CW’s Shedding for the Wedding, which airs Wednesday’s 9PM/8PMc.  (That’s tonight people!) … Continue reading

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Family Portraits

someecards Family portraits were a must at my wedding, because that’s what you do when you have a big family.  Tommy and I both have huge families, so we were both anticipating the worst when it came to family portraits.  … Continue reading

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Interview: Kirstie Kelly

In between Good Day LA and the CBS local news, I had the opportunity to interview Kirstie Kelly herself.  Yep!  I do realize I get cool points for this, AND cool points deducted for using the phrase cool points. In … Continue reading

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ever wonder…

how to make edible flowers? Martha Stewart Weddings yours truly – evo  

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