Don Mirra Weddings http://donmirraweddings.com Photography Sat, 12 May 2012 05:14:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Bring back the hat! http://donmirraweddings.com/839/bring-back-the-hat/ http://donmirraweddings.com/839/bring-back-the-hat/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:52:22 +0000 donmirra http://donmirraweddings.com/?p=839 Read More »]]> We have discussed what to put on your hands, and what to hold in them. Now, let’s talk about your head. While it is traditional to wear a veil at your wedding, there is a new (old) trend making waves in the world of Wedding Fashion: the Wedding Hat. Add classic, romantic, or retro style to your attire on your big day.  You will look and feel beautiful, and won’t have to spend a whole lot to do it!

Hats often cost under $200 for a custom headpiece designed to match your wedding dress.  It will give you that extra edge that shows the world you are powerful and beautiful, and maybe even a little bit bold. The small details make all the difference in looking astonishingly beautiful on your wedding day, and also make a big difference in the look of your wedding photography.

The world was a better place when women wore hats, and there are some really beautiful styles to choose from that will accent your wedding dress perfectly!  Whether you desire a simple, elegant headpiece, or an extravagant showpiece, there is a hat out there for you.  And they are so much fun to photograph!

Stand out from the rest by adoring your head with a hat.

Here are a few websites currently selling wedding hats:

 

]]> http://donmirraweddings.com/839/bring-back-the-hat/feed/ 0 Vintage Wedding Gloves http://donmirraweddings.com/545/blog-post-3/ http://donmirraweddings.com/545/blog-post-3/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:24:13 +0000 donmirra http://donmirraweddings.com/?p=545 Read More »]]> Since we are on the topic of hands (formerly what to hold in them), let’s talk about wedding gloves for a moment.

Nothing completes your look or adds a flare of classic style like a lovely pair of gloves.  While sublet, gloves are highly significant detail that can add a lot of character to the look of your wedding photography, and also make you feel like the classy, gorgeous woman that you are!

However, We have noticed a lack of information about wedding gloves in the industry.  Searching many wedding vendor sites for “accessories” has left us gloveless. Many fabulous designers include gloves in their runway, but don’t list them available for sale on their websites.  Retail chains have them for sale, but almost seem a last minute purchase item.  Most of the gloves that can be found are cheap and terrible.  With American fashion having gone a bit by the wayside, we are worried that these glamorous little guys are not getting the attention they deserve.  Are wedding gloves a thing of the past?  We hope not!

What is the solution to this wedding accessory dilemma?  Buy vintage!!  There are a plethora of gloves for sale on eBay, and we know that your girlfriends will love spending the day antiquing looking for that perfect pair of gloves!!  Vintage fashion is timeless and beautiful, and will make you stand out on your big day!  Think Grace Kelly, think Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, think Mad Men … (?).

Here are some examples we found on eBay of beautiful vintage wedding gloves:

Okay, you get the idea.  Beautiful gloves can be found in a variety of lengths, styles, colors, materials, what have you.  And they don’t have to be expensive.  In fact, all of the examples above are listed at less than $60, and often gloves can be found at antiques stores for under $20.  Adding gloves is a simple, inexpensive way to add big time style to your wedding day look, without having a big impact on your budget, and will stand out in your wedding photography.

After over a decade of shooting professional wedding photography, we can tell you that the details do matter.  Of course, you will want to show off the bling that your husband-to-be has slaved over picking out (perhaps with a little bit of help?), however, in addition to adding style, gloves are also a good idea to keep your lovely hands warm, unless you want to be the “something blue” in your wedding apparel!  You can also choose fingerless gloves, if that’s your desire.  Whatever you decide, you will be glad you took the time to add a pair of vintage wedding gloves to your bridal ensemble.

 

]]> http://donmirraweddings.com/545/blog-post-3/feed/ 0 Coach At Your Wedding http://donmirraweddings.com/542/blog-post-2/ http://donmirraweddings.com/542/blog-post-2/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:23:19 +0000 donmirra http://donmirraweddings.com/?p=542 Read More »]]> Coach wristlet for wedding purse:

Not sure what bag to carry for your wedding purse?  It’s an important detail that often gets overlooked.  On your special day, you will need somewhere to keep your lipstick, tissues, cell phone (not that you should be texting on your wedding day!), and any other small items necessary to help you though your wedding activities (maybe even a small snack in case guests at the reception are too chatty to allow you to eat)! With all of the little details to manage for planning your wedding day, let Don Mirra Weddings make this decision easier for you. Consider a wristlet from Coach.  Instead of spending your hard-earned money on something you will use once, then add to that box or bag of treasured items collecting dust hidden away in the depths of your closet like a dirty secret (Let’s face it ladies, we all have one), why not use your valuable dollars on an item that you will use and love for years to come (much like your new husband, for the love part, of course)?  With all of the styles and colors Coach offers you are sure to find one that matches your wedding theme, and there are many options for simple white or off-white clutches as well.  The Waverly Hearts style adds some love to your attire, the Madison Embossed Croc is great for those seeking a white bag, and the Hamptons Weekend Straw Floral is perfect for a casual Spring wedding! Those are just a few of the options.

Coach wristlets come in Small, Medium, and Large sizes, and prices start at only $48.  With traditional wedding bags at “discount” chain retailers costing an average of $30 or more, it’s really not a stretch in the budget, and it adds of whole lot of pop and sizzle to your look on your big day!  We believe that your wedding photography should tell a story, and we love shooting designer pieces that tell the world you have great style.

What girl doesn’t deserve a coach bag?  Be the belle of your wedding ball, and show off your good, sensible taste and style by holding the very best of handbags between your delicate fingers.  Tell your guests how much you value yourself by holding a Coach wristlet as your wedding purse.  Maybe you can convince your hubby-to-be to buy it for you.  If he’s a good man, he will.

View all Coach wristlets here:    http://tinyurl.com/cv9muw2

]]> http://donmirraweddings.com/542/blog-post-2/feed/ 0 Were Back!!!! http://donmirraweddings.com/538/blog-post-1/ http://donmirraweddings.com/538/blog-post-1/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:21:39 +0000 donmirra http://donmirraweddings.com/?p=538 Read More »]]> Were Back!

After a short hiatus Don Mirra Weddings is shooting wedding photography again. With over 10 years of experience providing engagement and wedding photography services in San Diego and world wide, we are thrilled to be back shooting. There are unmatched locations in San Diego for engagement shoots, wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, and much more! Balboa Park offers a European feel for engagement and wedding events (more on that later), there are numerous hotels to hold rehearsal dinners and your wedding ceremony, and the night life is spectacular. We primarily operate out of San Diego, CA; however, we provide professional wedding photography services throughout California and world wide. We love to shoot destination wedding photography as well! We love to shoot, period.

Weather you dream of a destination wedding, beach wedding, traditional wedding, or otherwise, we are here to be behind the camera on your special day. Our dream is to make your dreams come true.

We believe that professional wedding photography should always be included in your wedding budget, and can even offer wedding planning tips to make your wedding photography dreams come true. We know that you will share in our excitement in being back in the magical and creative world of wedding photography!!

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