I am so excited to introduce you to Visual Elegance Studios, Bridal Inquirer’s newest Featured Vendor! Their photojournalistic style is right up my alley! VE Studios offers photography packages starting at $1500 and are based out of San Diego county (but serve OC, LA and everywhere in-between). Be sure and stop by to check out their new look and don’t forget to follow them on twitter by clicking here.

You WON’T be disappointed!

{About Visual Elegance Studios}

Visual Elegance Studios was started by two young, aspiring artists in 2007 to provide both visually unique photography and high definition video services to weddings in Southern California. Both artitst’s share a passion for capturing some of life’s most precious moments and it has been their goal to make photography fun and exciting for their clients as they capture these treasured moments in film. Over the past two years it has become their honor to be a part of dozens of weddings in San Diego and Orange Counties. They have provided their clients with cherished memories to share with loved ones for generations to come. These are not just photographers and videographers; they are visual storytellers. The style is photojournalistic, with a modern and fashionable edge. We at VE Studios take it upon ourselves to document your entire day, from the most panoramic scenes to the smallest details; as well as capturing the emotions that unfold as we tell your story through images.

The To Have and To Hold tote is PERFECT to carry all of your wedding planning essentials! Great gift idea for the bride to be! Totes can be customized if ordered in bulk for OOT gift bags or wedding favors!

Be sure and stop by The Broke-Ass Bride for a week of giveaways starting Sept 28, 2009! You will have a chance to win over $11,000 in prizes, donated from companies of all shapes and sizes, with new prizes being revealed and giveaways starting twice and sometimes three times, daily! Prizes include a free custom couture wedding gown, wedding photography packages, invitations, card boxes, dance floor monograms, custom maps, choreographed first dance and lessons, veils, garters, bouquets, flowers, ceremony accessories, skin care products and more! Winners will be announced the following week.

THIS IS AN EVENT YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!

Cute DIY Idea

do a tiny pom toss in your wedding colors…

(source via wedding bee)

and send off the Mr. & Mrs. in STYLE!

I came across a  post today on the $2000 Wedding blog and it was such a great pre-wedding to-do list that I wanted to share it with you. It is so easy to get caught up in all of the details of planning your wedding, but discussing these key issues are a must-do (IMHO), even way before the planning ever begins. Of course it is all easier to say and harder to do! I knew my husband for ten years before we were married and after a year and a half of marriage, we are still learning how to communicate as the married “us”. =) I am in no means an expert, but just thought these were so well written and rang true.

(source)

{eye candy}

This picture is just too cute…had to share!

(photo by Studio Castillero)

Just wanted to send a warm “Welcome Back” to one of my favorite bride bloggers…The UnBride.

(photo by Greg Gibson)

Be sure and stop by and show her some love….xoxo!

It’s giveaway time! Two Bridal Inquirer readers will win {1} FREE 24″x24″ wall graphic (imagine a huge sticker that you can peel a stick on any flat surface) from UPrinting! Just comment below (be sure and leave a valid email address) on how you would use your wall graphic to be entered to win! Follow Bridal Inquirer on twitter and tweet this contest for an additional entry (be sure to include @bridalinquirer in your tweet so I can add the entry)! Hurry, contest ends Sept, 14th, 2009.

I am going to make mine with my favorite picture of me and my grandma. She is recuperating from a broken hip and I hope this will brighten her day (and her room)! Get well soon grandma! We miss you…xoxo

**Winners must pay $5 handling fee to claim prize, shipping is free. Sorry, contest is only open to US residents. Contest ends Sept 14th, 2009 at 8pm PST and winner will be announced shortly thereafter.**

I HEART NY…WHERE ELSE WOULD YOU FIND AN INTERACTIVE STOREFRONT?

Grand Opening is a design firm in NYC that boasts an interactive storefront that acts as a rotating exhibition space or “Grand Openings”. Since its incarnation, Grand Opening has stored various interactive projects that are accessible to the local community, including a single-table ping pong parlor, the world’s smallest drive-in movie theater and public art exhibitions. Essentially, Grand Opening (the design company and the storefront) is a two-part business housed under one small NYC roof. And this summer, it will be featured as a wedding chapel. I SERIOUSLY want to get on a plane right now. I LOVE NYC.

GET MARRIED, REMARRIED OR PRETEND-MARRIED THIS SUMMER!

“Wedding Chapel” will be New York City’s most fun and affordable wedding spot, offering couples the chance to have long lasting memories without a church or city hall. Wedding Chapel clergy will marry couples at the Grand Opening storefront on 139 Norfolk street in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. It’s Vegas—the New York way.

1/2 hour reservation ($100) – ceremony / mini-reception

1 hour reservation ($200) – ceremony / mini-reception

1 hour reservation with photographer ($250) – ceremony / mini-reception / photos emailed to couple

1 hour reservation with photographer and DJ ($300) – ceremony / reception / online photos / two 8×10 prints

Services performed by an ordained minister | Seating for up to 25 people | Live internet streaming | Custom Vows | Custom decor and accessories | Custom backdrops | No boyfriend or girlfriend? Rent a bride or groom | Mock weddings: A wedding without the commitment | Gay weddings: Have a commitment ceremony

For booking information please call 646-478-7689.