Category Archives: Tips for Brides

All about the Cake Pull (A great Southern Tradition)

Cake Pull’s are a fun Southern tradition that we see at many of our weddings (especially around New Orleans).  Usually, there are people in the audience who have no idea what a Cake Pull is, so we dove into the history a bit to shed a little light on this fun...

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DuanaApril 19, 2010 - 10:05 am

Thank you for sharing that! What an awesome tradition that I have never heard of!

Catherine GuidryApril 19, 2010 - 11:41 am

At the wedding I shot this weekend, I thought the same thing…I still don’t know what the tradition is! The bride was creative and thoughtful enough to put out a sheet that listed these…I love this tradition! :) Nice images, Mark.

RayApril 19, 2010 - 4:44 pm

I love this idea! I sooo plan on incorporating it into my own wedding!

5 ways to speed up your group portraits (so you can get to the party!)

“Grandpaw James!  Grandpaw Jaaaames!  Has anyone seen Grandpaw James?”
The ceremony is over.  The Groom has kissed the Bride. The wedding party has made it to the foyer, where they are making fun of the best man for trying to hide his tears.  Congratulations and hugs are interrupted by a familiar voice,  “It’s picture time!”.  They...

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Valerie MetrejeanJanuary 25, 2010 - 10:43 pm

Oh how I wish I could share this with every couple I meet! Could not have said it better myself!

adminJanuary 25, 2010 - 11:29 pm

Please feel free to share :) I think these few things could eliminate lots of stress from the wedding day for any bride. Thanks Valerie!

EvelynJanuary 26, 2010 - 12:11 am

Mark, I’m with Valarie…could not have said it better either! Line leader is the best. I tell the bride to employ either a bossy (kidding, of course…heehee!) bridesmaid or a friend who doesn’t mind having a list with the order of group shots. This way, that designated person has the list, lines them up, and we roll on through….thanks for sharing, friend. AWWW…I can’t wait to get back HOME!!! Love my Louisiana people. :) GO SAINTS!!!

Khara PlicanicJanuary 26, 2010 - 9:47 am

amen! ;)

MandieJanuary 26, 2010 - 10:46 am

Great post! I shared on FB, couldn’t agree more!

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