Photography Castiel: tips for brides

Why Pinterest is Bad for NWA Brides

Hey everybody! <br />
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From time to time, I have something important to say (believe it or not)... now is one of those times.<br />
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Over the past two weeks I've had to turn away 10 Arkansas brides because we weren't available for their date. Double SADFACE! Here's the problem: with Pinterest, brides are planning their dream wedding more and more in advance, and they aren't afraid to ask us to come to them to photograph their wedding no matter where they live.  Our wedding photography business, which used to primarily shoot NW Arkansas and Little Rock, has expanded to all over the country because we are ALL OVER PINTEREST! (yay!)  Obviously, I can only be in one place a day, so it only takes one bride -- from anywhere in the U.S. -- to steal a date away from an Arkansas bride.  <br />
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Spring/summer for Benfield Photography looks like this (in this order):<br />
Los Angeles, <br />
Hot Springs, <br />
Louisiana, <br />
NWA, <br />
Texas, <br />
Little Rock, <br />
Texas, <br />
Missouri, <br />
Savannah GA, <br />
NWA, <br />
Kansas City, <br />
NWA, <br />
Cali, <br />
Mexico, <br />
Vermont, <br />
Houston TX.<br />
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And we're already booked up for October 2014 for those Pinterest brides who are really planning ahead!<br />
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The moral of this story isn't to book us before you get engaged (though, it happens more than you think!), it's to book us AS SOON AS you get engaged... yes, maybe even before the venue! If you're like me, pictures are... like... the NUMBER ONE thing! I'd rather have amazing pictures and not have my number one choice of date (what's a date, anyway???), or location (good photography can elevate locations!), rather than a great place and a 2nd or 3rd rate photographer. Agree?  <br />
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Okay... off my soapbox now.  Love ya, mean it!<br />
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Talk to you soon,<br />
Dale<br />
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Hey everybody! From time to time, I have something important to say (believe it or not)... now is one of those times. Over the past two ...

What's #Trending: #Glitter!

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Hey All!!<br />
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Glitter has been a huge trend at weddings this year.  Whether it is a bold statement, or something subtle and small, we are seeing it everywhere... and love it!  At Kady and Tyler's DIY wedding in the Clinton Library Museum, she also had glitter block letters in front of the cake! By the way, her metallic cake is to die for!!   <br />
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<a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0521_kady/clinton+library+wedding+reception+012.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0521_kady/clinton+library+wedding+reception+012.jpg" /></a>  We saw glitter used in a unique way at Lydia and Caul's art deco wedding in Fayetteville, AR.  Members of the Finishing Touch Event Design team spray-painted baby's breath with glitter to place around the Arkansas Air Museum, where the beautiful reception was held.  The end product was an absolutely stunning decoration!! We just can't get enough! <br />
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<a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/LYDIABABYSBREATH.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/LYDIABABYSBREATH.jpg" /></a>  At the same wedding, smaller tables, around the reception area, were covered with gold glitter sequined tablecloths that added to the feel of the 1920s art deco vibe!    <br />
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<a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0527_lydia/art+deco+wedding+arkansas+056.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0527_lydia/art+deco+wedding+arkansas+056.jpg" /></a>    Adding glitter to a wedding can be a little scary, but keep it simple, and the details will only add perfection to your big day!     <br />
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At Addie and Chad's wedding in Carthage, MO, she personalized her reception with gold glitter block 'MR. & MRS.' letters.  It was such a beautiful touch to her teal and ivory theme!!   <br />
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And lastly, one from <a href="http://benfieldphotography.blogspot.com/search?q=Meg+reception">Meg's reception</a>:<br />
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art deco wedding DIY Wedding glitter tips for brides wedding trends What's #Trending: #Glitter!

Hey All!! Glitter has been a huge trend at weddings this year. Whether it is a bold statement, or something subtle and small, we are see...

Sunday Superthoughts: Printing Photographs and Albums {via Kathleen Trenske}

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<a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/bloggerDale.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="150" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/bloggerDale.jpg" width="800" /></a> <br /><br />Hey everybody! <br /><br />"The cobbler's children go unshod." Yes, it's true... I didn't print my wedding album until our 2nd anniversary. While it's not the same as making my kids walk around barefoot, or more appropriately, without any pictures of themselves, I must say I too got caught up in life and didn't get my album done in a timely fashion.<br /><br />Like I encourage my brides to do.<br /><br />But I've got it now!  I whole-heartedly believe that it is our wedding album that we will show Cece when she gets older and asks about her mom and dad.  And I believe it will be our wedding album that she will show her kids someday.  I don't know why I waited so long! (maybe, to prove it can be done after children)<br /><br />One of my photo buddies, <a href="http://www.robertandkathleen.com/blog/">Kathleen Trenske</a>, wrote an article about the importance of professional wedding photography and albums recently, and it was published on the Huffington Post (I'm so proud of her!)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kathleen-trenske/the-case-against-good-enough_b_2967170.html">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kathleen-trenske/the-case-against-good-enough_b_2967170.html</a><br /><br />{Here we are a few years back}<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEh86O1lWL_sr92NxxIQ48c6_rMZY4VVNRptDMfmnbS_b0AK4PI1IiELChaikfA7kdLs86kNyoeIGV_W4NZvYfG-gp9Mr3v5txIISxrerHJGKulXc5H_0xYnPmCZtsYSnrU84dte1pA_3UcJL1O3crwa=" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEh86O1lWL_sr92NxxIQ48c6_rMZY4VVNRptDMfmnbS_b0AK4PI1IiELChaikfA7kdLs86kNyoeIGV_W4NZvYfG-gp9Mr3v5txIISxrerHJGKulXc5H_0xYnPmCZtsYSnrU84dte1pA_3UcJL1O3crwa=" /></a><br /><br />Anyway, read the article... if you're a photographer, feel free to post a link to it yourself - and if you are looking for an album provider, try <a href="http://www.millerslab.com">Miller's Lab</a> (they're the best!). <br />If you're a bride, take her words to heart.  She makes some great points... ones that I've been wanting to share myself for some time, and she's perfectly articulate.<br /><br />I'm happy to practice what I preach.  I believe in the value and investment of a professional wedding album that will become a family heirloom.  I think Cece's kids will agree.<br /><br />Talk to you soon,<br />Dale<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by! I've updated the blog every single day since 2008 (over 4 years), so be sure to come back tomorrow!  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tips for brides Sunday Superthoughts: Printing Photographs and Albums {via Kathleen Trenske}

Hey everybody! "The cobbler's children go unshod." Yes, it's true... I didn't print my wedding album until our 2nd an...

First Look? A Bride Gives Her Perspective

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<a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/ashleeguest.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/ashleeguest.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Hey Friends!<br /><br />Benny Bride Ashlee here! I just wanted to take a quick moment to talk about one of the decisions that I had the toughest time with when I was planning <a href="http://benfieldphotography.blogspot.com/search?q=Ashlee">my wedding</a>. To see or not to see.... the first look! <br /><br />I consider myself a pretty traditional bride. I wanted the southern church wedding, the dinner, the dance, the traditions. We opted for traditional vows; there was just something so romantic to me about saying vows that have been said by so many other couples that we look up to. <br /><br />I thought that as a traditional bride I wanted to follow all traditions... including not seeing my future hubby until I walked down the aisle.<br /><br />Dale and Mere do a fabulous job at capturing the down the aisle pictures. The picture they took of Tiago as he was seeing me for the first time is one of my absolute favorites from the day. However, they do a fabulous job at first look pictures as well! I know y'all know what I'm talking about!<br /><br />If I could do it all over I think I would opt for a first look. I lovelovelove my pictures but I was a blubbering mess as I walked down the aisle. I think a few minutes of alone time with my very soon to be hubby and maybe a hug and forehead kiss would have eased my butterflies. I loved the first moment I saw Tiago through the windows at the back of the church but I had no idea that I was going to ugly cry the whole way down the aisle. Oh and another thing... if you take your pictures before the ceremony you get to the reception earlier and may even make it to cocktail hour, if your having one. I heard we missed out on some yummy appetizers and wonderful music and visiting!<br /><br />If you're like I was and you just love all things traditional, you should think about exchanging gifts or letters before the wedding. We exchanged gifts and stood on different sides of the bell tower outside the church, so we couldn't see each other. It was so nice to get to talk and hold hands after a long day of wedding prep. <br /><br />Happy wedding planning!!<br /><br /><3 Ashlee  <a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/12Blog/austin_wedding_photographer.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/12Blog/austin_wedding_photographer.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0111_ashleeguest/023.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0111_ashleeguest/023.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Thanks for stopping by! I've updated the blog every single day since 2008 (over 4 years), so be sure to come back tomorrow!  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Hey Friends! Benny Bride Ashlee here! I just wanted to take a quick moment to talk about one of the decisions that I had the toughest time w...

Vendor Spotlights: Pigmint and Finishing Touch Event Design

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<a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/bloggerDale.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="150" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/bloggerDale.jpg" width="800" /></a> <br /><br />Hey everybody! <br /><br />I first met Jonathan on January 15, 2011. Sure I remember the day: I was photographing his darling sister's wedding!  From the moment I met him, I knew he was going places!  Since then, he has started and grown <a href="http://www.pigmint.com/">Pigmint</a> {Floral and Event Design}.  I can speak of his arrangements because I have seen them first hand. Beautiful, well thought out, perfectly crafted... they are perfect for Benny Brides! In today's post I'm going to share some table florals, bouquets, and other ways to step up your wedding design with Pigmint's creativity and expertise.  Pigmint is a full service flower shop, located in Fayetteville's Yacht Club (Airstream Park). Their regular business hours are:  M-F 10-6; S 10-4<br /><br />This bridal bouquet is breathtaking! Pathiopedilum Orchids and white orchids are fresh and fabulous!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEiIP3uS3x3elftMyOqBoE7KnK-4TWrlc4m5TnPtJ0txPblGmP1_wij7vzQ3xcSVpWfS3mrfnIGgX4yxHAQTAETrWjArFis2v3_2B4xGoML8ZHV66uiXul20I4VHTj3TAO34VhWo0uDB3ThxHSZ-zNSwPASi__5hZn5mam9M_1SBQpUt88RVsqgQ8HYjmSTILLWfRliy8g=" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEiIP3uS3x3elftMyOqBoE7KnK-4TWrlc4m5TnPtJ0txPblGmP1_wij7vzQ3xcSVpWfS3mrfnIGgX4yxHAQTAETrWjArFis2v3_2B4xGoML8ZHV66uiXul20I4VHTj3TAO34VhWo0uDB3ThxHSZ-zNSwPASi__5hZn5mam9M_1SBQpUt88RVsqgQ8HYjmSTILLWfRliy8g=" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script>  <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEjY_jcEM4h7YnYadAYyVtJTAJR6mURZU0tunKuWyS6_S3uQpx0YRx1BsKETtdR4Bqfpkm6XBzWeNytNZSgDpi7h3HJQ6SdMtnej0_bvCW1XZzoNM5Xsm3l2dAZ8kn9fAvWjJUTdyGFrY-X8GPtqQi-oRyly0qkMkW-rhz6R2QMOht65DXaBHXSBk6NMwCK_ljfBWKFKTw=" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEjY_jcEM4h7YnYadAYyVtJTAJR6mURZU0tunKuWyS6_S3uQpx0YRx1BsKETtdR4Bqfpkm6XBzWeNytNZSgDpi7h3HJQ6SdMtnej0_bvCW1XZzoNM5Xsm3l2dAZ8kn9fAvWjJUTdyGFrY-X8GPtqQi-oRyly0qkMkW-rhz6R2QMOht65DXaBHXSBk6NMwCK_ljfBWKFKTw=" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script>  <br /><br />I have a feeling I'm going to see a lot more of this garland of Agonis in weddings coming up! It's lovely!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEh7HnayRGHKQns_BPvopczI0GQYrqWPqQri2SiwZAzCe0GTishcvwu537GpJw2b6anOuGLY_hIjcEgFQV_6anSQFqgiJY4AS3nRy9YrQYJ8hyphenhyphenK-9jldcLF3M91y9xNI2Hp-3Bi1A0iE2iFYbIVJL7SMJyAidKB_yZtanlxLmrdDcBQ6JhG0ZKShDFMv2aUWGGguAvD8ZA=" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEh7HnayRGHKQns_BPvopczI0GQYrqWPqQri2SiwZAzCe0GTishcvwu537GpJw2b6anOuGLY_hIjcEgFQV_6anSQFqgiJY4AS3nRy9YrQYJ8hyphenhyphenK-9jldcLF3M91y9xNI2Hp-3Bi1A0iE2iFYbIVJL7SMJyAidKB_yZtanlxLmrdDcBQ6JhG0ZKShDFMv2aUWGGguAvD8ZA=" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script> <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEj8fe2HtvjhPAX9jBZK8FLMaZ9RA4XUMM0KTKclOFM4KDumTcDrKz599FfIu9YURgL1mho_jlHB3SvB_fiXun-O5iSO6HRY1eVeZO0oo42NUrWZTI4xUYGptiAxCc0jkCYagp_lC8Bzho8on4O9Qcb373RXdzFRRbfsb53jxLPQfPuhnjxXss61ezgSMvj0-4u2_cICpw=" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEj8fe2HtvjhPAX9jBZK8FLMaZ9RA4XUMM0KTKclOFM4KDumTcDrKz599FfIu9YURgL1mho_jlHB3SvB_fiXun-O5iSO6HRY1eVeZO0oo42NUrWZTI4xUYGptiAxCc0jkCYagp_lC8Bzho8on4O9Qcb373RXdzFRRbfsb53jxLPQfPuhnjxXss61ezgSMvj0-4u2_cICpw=" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script>  <br /><br /><br /><br />I also want to give a loud shout out to <a href="http://www.finishingtoucheventdesign.net/">Finishing Touch Event Design</a> - Jessica and her team are true artists! Not only do they take care of every single little detail, they do it with finesse and grace and creativity! If I were a bride I would love to just tell Jessica she has free reign over my wedding.  Seriously, she's that amazing!  Here's the amazing tablescape the FTED team created:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEibwRj6lNb-PnU2v-JeBCHDdCjrCyteC1ZUCDtgutkDnmIVF8UqMSCqOIyYitYpB1RVUi6U-xDvi7rwW_XIW78pIxjiGvqmAnHKQJNSeE7kWbJE1HiifoznbVWRdg3b33uTk9EUY7B9SN80BTNCpGlb0JB8fG-QU9n9UlOIMkaMSpCYQBa7UAu0f2E0yTu6cqyRKmnKpQ=" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEibwRj6lNb-PnU2v-JeBCHDdCjrCyteC1ZUCDtgutkDnmIVF8UqMSCqOIyYitYpB1RVUi6U-xDvi7rwW_XIW78pIxjiGvqmAnHKQJNSeE7kWbJE1HiifoznbVWRdg3b33uTk9EUY7B9SN80BTNCpGlb0JB8fG-QU9n9UlOIMkaMSpCYQBa7UAu0f2E0yTu6cqyRKmnKpQ=" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script>  <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEjXCo49LgHA4cQaJ3ZoA9UWxBUe87du4ONX-at2ZCqtQNAJUyo11nA_R63WOK0mU7JBPobo3XWymFLzSMpoxweIX9xaGnUfctJjd1ZGgGCHWFIthtpC6jcla0qlea0-AtHBKOEcVQU0mAm6uDNvWaXaioJOKV0m6TK_mp5tAEjzowFcfCujLj49TNNjggg-JkE-SF02gA=" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEjXCo49LgHA4cQaJ3ZoA9UWxBUe87du4ONX-at2ZCqtQNAJUyo11nA_R63WOK0mU7JBPobo3XWymFLzSMpoxweIX9xaGnUfctJjd1ZGgGCHWFIthtpC6jcla0qlea0-AtHBKOEcVQU0mAm6uDNvWaXaioJOKV0m6TK_mp5tAEjzowFcfCujLj49TNNjggg-JkE-SF02gA=" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script>  <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEjY-IhvdFjWjIK7xZMMKLNptiXmFKOiFGbm_YK83kX00F3KNiLLHfUxU2yNBoIRNic-xGvLsnuboaQJuB5soN2NKsLCuNw9AI32VpFAg0NdsSqz89RnlPvFZXwGIWdB1NXIftgNiA0snIWcBLtmQhGOsjQwwkBKwUzjsIuQx2K3_1O-Ynw-v8m3tPCALRyAZcYLA48a7Q=" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEjY-IhvdFjWjIK7xZMMKLNptiXmFKOiFGbm_YK83kX00F3KNiLLHfUxU2yNBoIRNic-xGvLsnuboaQJuB5soN2NKsLCuNw9AI32VpFAg0NdsSqz89RnlPvFZXwGIWdB1NXIftgNiA0snIWcBLtmQhGOsjQwwkBKwUzjsIuQx2K3_1O-Ynw-v8m3tPCALRyAZcYLA48a7Q=" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script>  <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEiTSp-4xx7CeuciRPdvnkntB5EF49rT98G7S5V5F4_azD35T91QClJxiGhuHsT_-wVvET494BrDdlRHr4bQGx-PqvRC6o-uh_Wzx6smoOEuuheqr0avfCf4hvT2B-e0MpGTm7XpZAsEXaYfyFADCQlU6I7C1LM2tWBxbHyq5CmExc8riup5SVL14ebEjxJsesnF79rlMg=" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEiTSp-4xx7CeuciRPdvnkntB5EF49rT98G7S5V5F4_azD35T91QClJxiGhuHsT_-wVvET494BrDdlRHr4bQGx-PqvRC6o-uh_Wzx6smoOEuuheqr0avfCf4hvT2B-e0MpGTm7XpZAsEXaYfyFADCQlU6I7C1LM2tWBxbHyq5CmExc8riup5SVL14ebEjxJsesnF79rlMg=" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script>  <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEju1Kp4y8jwjOsZjWopp7J9QAZRXTaoO1LV8PpezsGVtFs6oEmrt62n2_9izuGQfcWn0sDsL5jHdMmgQvOSwuV5H-NUu_gzaYJovZkezLhL4T-0R9hGqAd_3Y2_g2G8l2VbJ-TQRfdjikisbTim29H6hAoWK9AEcwqjKOAUWQp_p8AbnxEfKDBIzW8RitxkluGcBJOd5g=" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEju1Kp4y8jwjOsZjWopp7J9QAZRXTaoO1LV8PpezsGVtFs6oEmrt62n2_9izuGQfcWn0sDsL5jHdMmgQvOSwuV5H-NUu_gzaYJovZkezLhL4T-0R9hGqAd_3Y2_g2G8l2VbJ-TQRfdjikisbTim29H6hAoWK9AEcwqjKOAUWQp_p8AbnxEfKDBIzW8RitxkluGcBJOd5g=" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script>   <br /><br />Come back tomorrow for some dessert!  And head to <a href="http://finishingtoucheventdesign.blogspot.com/">Jessica's Finishing Touch Event Design Blog</a> for her take on the shoot!<br /><br />The wedding dream team for this styled shoot:<br />Design & Styling - <a href="http://www.finishingtoucheventdesign.net/">Finishing Touch Event Design</a><br />Photography - <a href="http://www.benfieldphotography.net">Benfield Photography</a><br />Florist - <a href="http://www.pigmint.com/">Pigmint</a>, Fayetteville<br />Stationery - <a href="http://shindigpaperie.com/">Shindig Paperie</a>, Fayetteville<br />China & Chair Rental - <a href="http://www.eventurespartyrentals.com/">Eventures</a>, Fayetteville<br />Linens - <a href="http://www.bbjlinen.com/">BBJ Linens</a><br />Cakes - <a href="http://www.shelbylynnscakeshoppe.com/">Shelby Lynn's Cake Shoppe</a>, Springdale<br />Wedding Gown - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bridengroomnwa?rf=143249459042136">Bride N Groom</a>, Springdale<br />Bridesmaid Dresses & all Jewelry - <a href="http://shopriffraff.com/">Riffraff</a>, Fayetteville<br />Location - <a href="http://prattplaceinn.com">Pratt Place Inn Cottage</a>, Fayetteville<br />Hair/Makeup - <a href="http://deadswankysalon.com/">Dead Swanky</a>, Fayetteville<br /><br />Talk to you soon,<br />Dale<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />

Vendor Spotlights: Pigmint and Finishing Touch Event Design

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Hey everybody! I first met Jonathan on January 15, 2011. Sure I remember the day: I was photographing his darling sister's wedding! Fr...

Styled Wedding: Dresses and Jewelry Accessories

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<a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/bloggerDale.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="150" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/bloggerDale.jpg" width="800" /></a> <br /><br />Hey everybody! <br /><br />Man oh man! I'm in LOOOOOVE with this!  Last week I got to team up with some amazing wedding professionals from NWA to show how gorgeous we do weddings here in the Natural state!  The vendors we worked with on this shoot... each and every one of them... are amazing. I recommend them 100 percent!<br /><br />Today I want to share some beautiful wedding portraits (and a couple bridesmaid portraits) to show off some to-die-for dresses. The wedding dress Taylor is wearing is from Bride and Groom, located in Springdale.  The bridesmaids dresses are from Riffraff.  Yes, <a href="http://shopriffraff.com">RIFFRAFF</a>!!  Kirsten said that she can order in bulk (so all your bridesmaid can get theirs to match), and that there is a <b>20% discount for Benny Brides</b> for their bridesmaid dresses!  Say whaaaaat?!?! {I'm not sure when that expires, so if you're interested in this, let me know as soon as possible so I can hook you up!} Yay, thanks Riffraff!<br /><br />Also, the jewelry the Taylor (the bride), Fallon and Cameron (the bridesmaids) are wearing are from Riffraff!  Oh, how I love that sweet little shop!<br /><br />Okay, enough blabbing, let me show you some pretty wedding portraits we took at the cottage at Pratt Place Inn and Barn.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEjipJc80bNhhIwZfhOK63LUjunTkT4uHIgOoSe-bLfKfZXPUCcEOgkhbIQCZMydQX8HaMZN7am8XdINivf0TftgpqxXXnUOSSITRmZorKGWDoT25NV6cwJKeB6ftRXdLR6b0xBMLHnxUAh4NO52u8OFptzawD41rjg__mWS8bcrp-u4bj2DOEo2UooiKOSyvahWyWjNzg=" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEjipJc80bNhhIwZfhOK63LUjunTkT4uHIgOoSe-bLfKfZXPUCcEOgkhbIQCZMydQX8HaMZN7am8XdINivf0TftgpqxXXnUOSSITRmZorKGWDoT25NV6cwJKeB6ftRXdLR6b0xBMLHnxUAh4NO52u8OFptzawD41rjg__mWS8bcrp-u4bj2DOEo2UooiKOSyvahWyWjNzg=" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script>  <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEhUWtYyKhZCZ1v0OAiboV3Z0_vZWxhGHEiS429h_IBPylAl4M9tQAov5oB4OFTkFdb4z_N8xiaDBq-5M_cAdRAn5t9I8Rj2cYdBdqMcYbo5aG7UAQfC1KFAjFNcSRBBqF3rYwjYVsr2Iwv4BTz7K8UuRbLXBIUTC046z1zjtIgm_PSmqFj2FMVIFEjFRR3BrqPLlhfhIQ=" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEhUWtYyKhZCZ1v0OAiboV3Z0_vZWxhGHEiS429h_IBPylAl4M9tQAov5oB4OFTkFdb4z_N8xiaDBq-5M_cAdRAn5t9I8Rj2cYdBdqMcYbo5aG7UAQfC1KFAjFNcSRBBqF3rYwjYVsr2Iwv4BTz7K8UuRbLXBIUTC046z1zjtIgm_PSmqFj2FMVIFEjFRR3BrqPLlhfhIQ=" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script>  <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEgyWdBkQpALhalZIXWBX84rUPTay9UGlVqNlexFXN_kW4__heHLbKJqkOcfpedpdadV4rGROO9GhXVzHsGBcGBWaQdCTX-QJn-aomMWZwYe8vN8s7P3cw0rFZyB9b5fCoKqrHLA8OzuOsyff6J_UHQD7unt0lbVK4xS4jKiKNAaeX6sbYzm770o7KvfsiLbPXUmFx1XEA=" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEgyWdBkQpALhalZIXWBX84rUPTay9UGlVqNlexFXN_kW4__heHLbKJqkOcfpedpdadV4rGROO9GhXVzHsGBcGBWaQdCTX-QJn-aomMWZwYe8vN8s7P3cw0rFZyB9b5fCoKqrHLA8OzuOsyff6J_UHQD7unt0lbVK4xS4jKiKNAaeX6sbYzm770o7KvfsiLbPXUmFx1XEA=" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script>  <br /><br />I think this might be my favorite! So pretty!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEitdbGnS5K3tD0uZg069sWT1xwcL7Ebpjqx1HGI-X0efGdQeto2vu3ijd8uABqoFh61dPddm8xWbSzW0ZHCnxTivr2Y56-920NzvikfLrwgmHvg8e5JemWvG7sw-Pb9aXakC-pheinE_3qFQ2rxsknz34HSmKtPWWyT78__iv2BXyHE4ORxQYKM5KTE80TI6q7nNX-U1w=" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEitdbGnS5K3tD0uZg069sWT1xwcL7Ebpjqx1HGI-X0efGdQeto2vu3ijd8uABqoFh61dPddm8xWbSzW0ZHCnxTivr2Y56-920NzvikfLrwgmHvg8e5JemWvG7sw-Pb9aXakC-pheinE_3qFQ2rxsknz34HSmKtPWWyT78__iv2BXyHE4ORxQYKM5KTE80TI6q7nNX-U1w=" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script>  <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEiJzn3hQEeeTVntxqWTIry4XT_BfBn_OEVkA-cVwxcpnbS_VcbWIpe0JeN1ednNvQj0bAhjwEVvNY3_-PFBZ0qvoDsT6xiFXILDQPBhUUSlz3EwqhJqc7bTpiri3lbAjFgggmqKwIC4bltQRuGr9XOszg-3H0NX4ziGjHuoFZuv1xSIhMfU2SCL1mHBw1zKue9Wy7R03Q=" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEiJzn3hQEeeTVntxqWTIry4XT_BfBn_OEVkA-cVwxcpnbS_VcbWIpe0JeN1ednNvQj0bAhjwEVvNY3_-PFBZ0qvoDsT6xiFXILDQPBhUUSlz3EwqhJqc7bTpiri3lbAjFgggmqKwIC4bltQRuGr9XOszg-3H0NX4ziGjHuoFZuv1xSIhMfU2SCL1mHBw1zKue9Wy7R03Q=" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script>  <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEgG-CoIuGdTYADOSvC2MosgzM0GF-u4Eg7guBlegp5pWnYbezrjSiC6fzBN6CxKpeEdCjcGbQt-bkTA6ob3JBlaMRfmj45PjzRfeL1c8Az8ORigFFgyugGDlac4B7HmTbMJAlBOukI1vmdPSwdNCvM0wocloXQTsU4VPCs7OLozNamf3e3bRZwdRx4VPma33qQE8Vj-eQ=" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEgG-CoIuGdTYADOSvC2MosgzM0GF-u4Eg7guBlegp5pWnYbezrjSiC6fzBN6CxKpeEdCjcGbQt-bkTA6ob3JBlaMRfmj45PjzRfeL1c8Az8ORigFFgyugGDlac4B7HmTbMJAlBOukI1vmdPSwdNCvM0wocloXQTsU4VPCs7OLozNamf3e3bRZwdRx4VPma33qQE8Vj-eQ=" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script>  <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEiQL8TN0qgn2rqgfQPg47sc4_YMyc3Fv_jKcdGzj-NopZ-4QNKcmQoBsEG9me6lG3WMebKoRPAlWPLlUJQIBc32jfbH27p8EHVHa90mTnrJala8A0b1Xd4eAM0ZQJajiW1RlQNeGSZ5-SMTyjtR0qu67hEos-o9XgynV5al6egVPhT8YBPX0K7FYEGX7zrdyYvoPjREWw=" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEiQL8TN0qgn2rqgfQPg47sc4_YMyc3Fv_jKcdGzj-NopZ-4QNKcmQoBsEG9me6lG3WMebKoRPAlWPLlUJQIBc32jfbH27p8EHVHa90mTnrJala8A0b1Xd4eAM0ZQJajiW1RlQNeGSZ5-SMTyjtR0qu67hEos-o9XgynV5al6egVPhT8YBPX0K7FYEGX7zrdyYvoPjREWw=" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script>  <br /><br />And head to <a href="http://finishingtoucheventdesign.blogspot.com/">Jessica's Finishing Touch Event Design Blog</a> for her take on the shoot!<br /><br />The wedding dream team for this styled shoot:<br />Design & Styling - <a href="http://www.finishingtoucheventdesign.net/">Finishing Touch Event Design</a><br />Photography - <a href="http://www.benfieldphotography.net">Benfield Photography</a><br />Florist - <a href="http://www.pigmint.com/">Pigmint</a>, Fayetteville<br />Stationery - <a href="http://shindigpaperie.com/">Shindig Paperie</a>, Fayetteville<br />China & Chair Rental - <a href="http://www.eventurespartyrentals.com/">Eventures</a>, Fayetteville<br />Linens - <a href="http://www.bbjlinen.com/">BBJ Linens</a><br />Cakes - <a href="http://www.shelbylynnscakeshoppe.com/">Shelby Lynn's Cake Shoppe</a>, Springdale<br />Wedding Gown - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bridengroomnwa?rf=143249459042136">Bride N Groom</a>, Springdale<br />Bridesmaid Dresses & all Jewelry - <a href="http://shopriffraff.com/">Riffraff</a>, Fayetteville<br />Location - <a href="http://prattplaceinn.com">Pratt Place Inn Cottage</a>, Fayetteville<br />Hair/Makeup - <a href="http://deadswankysalon.com/">Dead Swanky</a>, Fayetteville<br /><br />Talk to you soon,<br />Dale<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />

Styled Wedding: Dresses and Jewelry Accessories

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Hey everybody! Man oh man! I'm in LOOOOOVE with this! Last week I got to team up with some amazing wedding professionals from NWA to s...

Riffraff + Benfield Photography: Engagements

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<a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/bloggerLauren.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="150" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/bloggerLauren.jpg" width="800" /></a> <br /><br />Hey Friends! <br /><br />More <a href="http://shopriffraff.com">Riffraff</a> today! A few weeks ago I did a post about what to wear on an engagement shoot. Well we thought we should get Riffraff and their girls to show you how it's done! We asked any of the Riffraff workers with boyfriends, fiances, or husbands to help out. A previous bride and employee of Benfield Photography, Chelsey, got to make an appearance as well! Below are some engagement style shoots with the girls wearing outfits completely styled by Riffraff. Sorry guys, Riffraff doesn't sell clothing for men!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+001.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+001.jpg" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script><br /><br /><a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+002.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+002.jpg" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script><br /><br /><a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+003.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+003.jpg" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script><br /><br /><a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+004.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+004.jpg" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script><br /><br /><a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+005.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+005.jpg" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script><br /><br /><a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+006.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+006.jpg" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script><br /><br /><a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+007.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+007.jpg" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script><br /><br /><a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+008.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+008.jpg" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script><br /><br /><a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+009.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+009.jpg" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script><br /><br /><a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+010.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+010.jpg" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script><br /><br /><a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+011.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+011.jpg" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script><br /><br /><a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+012.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+012.jpg" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script><br /><br /><a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+013.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+013.jpg" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script><br /><br /><a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+014.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+014.jpg" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script><br /><br /><a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+015.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+015.jpg" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script><br /><br /><a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+016.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+016.jpg" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script><br /><br /><a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+017.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+017.jpg" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script><br /><br /><a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+018.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+018.jpg" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script><br /><br /><a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+019.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+019.jpg" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script><br /><br /><a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+020.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+020.jpg" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script><br /><br /><a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+021.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/0405_riffraff+engagements/engagement+outfits+ideas+021.jpg" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script><br /><br />Hope this helps you if you're wondering what you should wear for engagement portraits! Also, check <a href="http://shopriffraff.com">shopriffraff.com</a> for these girls' fabulous outfits!<br /><br />~ Lauren<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by! I've updated the blog every single day since 2008 (over 4 years), so be sure to come back tomorrow!  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Riffraff + Benfield Photography: Engagements

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Hey Friends! More Riffraff today! A few weeks ago I did a post about what to wear on an engagement shoot. Well we thought we should get Ri...