Winter Wedding Tips, Tricks & Inspiration

by Rebecca Bystrom | Jan 17, 2020 | TSP Journal, Uncategorized, Wedding Planning | 0 comments

Choosing your wedding date is no joke! The pressure is on to secure the “perfect” venue on your desired date. Good Luck. Wedding Trends very each decade. In the past spring dates in June were all the rage. Our recent trends show Fall is the most popular wedding season. As we gain traction into a new decade, I’m noticing the trend where More and more couples are moving to a winter wedding concept the reasons why:

Winter Dates may offer Better Rates:

Once you decide the winter wedding is your season, you may have a better chance at securing your dream venue. Winter dates are no as desirable, and most venues offer discounts and deals in the off-season.

Early Sunsets:

With the earlier winter sunsets, it leaves us light chasers with less available light to play with. When choosing your winter wonderland, look inside; that’s where the party will be; in the event the weather is on the chilly side. How accessible is this venue if the weather is in-climate? How much natural light / ambient light will be available during the day and evening hours? Can your photographer work in dark candlelight conditions? Minor details when planning a winter event.

Bonus Decor:

There are a lot of venues that decorate their locations for the holidays. Depending on what date you choose, you may get to incorporate their decor into your winter wedding theme. Holiday lights, garland and snowflake designs will embellish your winter wedding, the bonus: you don’t have to shell out the cash to decorate!

Wedding Flower Selection:

A winter wedding may come with a few trade-off’s in the flower department. Flower varieties may not be available during the winter months, or may cost more to have shipped in. Contact your local florist, they can help guide you through this planning step.
Our Favorite local Florist: Wildwood Flowers

Less Weather related worries:

While Mother Nature can throw a few curve balls anytime of the year, there are some factors that come into play during the winter months. There is always a chance of snow in the forecast, but on the bright side; a winter wedding will not have the heat and humidity. Another thought is your ceremony will most likely take place indoors; no need to stress about sudden changes to the ceremony location. If you choose to have a winter ceremony outside, if it does snow; I’ll hold tight to that thought: there is something magical about standing inside a snow globe, wouldn’t you agree?

There are perks and disadvantages to hosting a winter wedding.

If you are not easily bothered by weather, and willing to think outside the box then picking that winter date may be a good fit for you.

About the Author
Rebecca is a Midwest based photographer; with Award winning images in Wedding Photography. She has 10+ years experience, hundreds of memories from each event, along with a few published articles in the photography field. She enjoys sharing insights with clients and fellow blog followers. As a photographer, her use of natural light and technical ease allows her to create memorable, unique and beautiful photo’s for all her clients.

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The Hottest Barn Wedding Trends to Look out for this 2019

by Rebecca Bystrom | Dec 20, 2018 | TSP Journal, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Throwing a spectacular themed wedding requires great planning and a touch of creativity. Ever since the emergence of Pinterest, couples have tried and tested a great number of themes. Some have been great hits while others were pure misses.

This upcoming wedding season, barn weddings are turning into a rage and we can totally relate as to why. The shabby chic and rustic vintage vibes that come alongside barn venues are totally worth the call. From outdoor wedding photography to rustic wedding décor and all the planning that comes along, here are the hottest barn wedding trends to look out for this 2019.

Take your rustic décor to a world of its own with some homespun barn inspiration

From burlap and lace to chic modern day accessories worth taking notice, there’s a lot that can be done to transform your traditional rustic wedding into a special world of its own. Transpiring from the outdoors, rustic décor can be elevated gracefully into something that’s beautiful and rustic with a hint of vintage too. We’re talking the brilliant use of wooden beams and hangings, lots of luscious greenery and nature themed decor, raffia ribbon draped chairs, mirrored details and color schemes that revolve around royal emerald greens, sepias and gold.

Feathers can transform your barn themed wedding by lining those wedding aisles, being incorporated into wedding bouquets, adorning wedding invites, as a focal point in your table centerpieces or simply by making their way into the groomsmen’s boutonniere.

Take the romantic ambiance level up a notch by using lots of candles and fairy lights against your venue’s setting. Place burlap inspired welcome boxes or weaved baskets for guests at their seats and fill them with your favorite treats. This is a sheer source of delight indeed.

From shots of the sun setting and its rays peeking through the rustic wooden beams of your barn venue to breathtakingly beautiful high vaulted ceilings that have been dressed using shimmering string lights, barn weddings truly make for beautiful wedding photography.

Outdoor wedding photography at barns are on a whole new level

There are hundreds of acres of lands worth discovering with the serene countryside view being a great treat for guests and the couple to enjoy. In such a magnificent setting, couples can take full advantage of naturally graceful backdrops for their photographs. It’s truly a blank canvas that’s waiting to be developed using the couple’s vision of their picture perfect day.

Countryside catering trends: Finger licking food and wine for guests to enjoy

If you thought southern fried chicken, beef jerky and cordon bleu with a giant helping of apple sauce gravy and corn on the cob is what country food catering is all about, think again. Couples are going all out with catering at their barn weddings, ensuring every meal served has a class of its own.

Today, it’s all about self constructed salad bars, an array of different kinds of meats being carved for guests to enjoy and tables comprising of pasta sauté. And just when we’re done with that, salad bars were soon being transformed to dessert bars to satiate the sweet tooth of guests involved.

Heartwarming buffet systems are coming back in sheer style with guests helping themselves with what they like. It’s good wholesome food that revolves around a good conversation starter for family and friends to get right into.

Let’s not forget about Desert
cocktail carts are sure to make it big on this year’s list of trending barn wedding trends. They’re innovative, movable and oh so fabulous to look at when adorned to perfection

As far as the wedding cake is concerned, deconstructed cakes are raging. You won’t be surprised to find several cakes of unique flavors that are seamlessly decorated and short in height. This way, guests can now devour the wedding cake flavor of their preference.

There ya have it. Midwestern barn wedding at it’s finest! We would love to be a part of your vendor crew!
Contact us to find out more about how to reserve your wedding date with TellaStory Photography.
We love fairy tale endings and eating cake too.

12 Days of Christmas ~ A Christmas Song Parody

by Rebecca Bystrom | Dec 18, 2018 | TSP Journal

12 Days of Christmas
A Christmas song parody retold by TellaStory Photography

A fun way to reflect upon the past years events. We have seen just about everything, but I gotta admit, I love my job. Thank you to my past clients for entrusting your memories with our creative eye. We wouldn’t exist without you.

Stick around, we plan to remain in the industry for a “few more years” It’s been one heckuva ride the past 14 years! I’m looking forward to the new adventures & new faces we will meet this year.

Enjoy our Christmas recap of a fabulous year!

Happy Holidays!

On the 12 Days of Christmas my Photographer brought to me.

12 Photo Booth Props Hanging on the tree

On the 11th Day of Christmas my Photographer Captured these:

11 Groomsmen Goofing

On the 10th Day of Christmas my Photographer Captured these:

10 Friends a Dancing

On the 9th Day of Christmas my Photographer Captured these:

9 Friends a Cheering!

On the 8th Day of Christmas my Photographer Captured these:

8 Jumping Groomsmen

On the 7th Day of Christmas my Photographer Captured these:

7 Dresses Hanging

On the 6th Day of Christmas my Photographer Captured these:

6 Ladies a Laughing

On the 5th Day of Christmas my Photographer Captured these:

5 Funky Socks

On the 4th Day of Christmas my Photographer Captured these:

4 Must-have Wedding Accessories

On the 3rd Day of Christmas my Photographer Captured these:

3 Leaping Lads

On the 2nd Day of Christmas my Photographer Captured these:

2 Love birds kissing under the tree.

On the 1st Day of Christmas a photographer captured me: 1 photographer hiding in a bunch of weeds.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

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We would be honored to be a part of that.

We wholeheartedly love to capture moments in a candid & relaxed way.
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So…You want those Digital’s eh?

by Rebecca Bystrom | Nov 6, 2015 | TSP Journal | 0 comments

WOW! That CD looks great on your wall…. says no one ever!

Then why as consumers do we automatically request to have the CD with all our images from our most recent photo session?
It’s very rare that you’ll print all the images.
There may be a few select pictures that will make it to print & get framed.
Who the heck still gives out CD’s?!!!

Our technology is evolving. Did you know that new computers are no longer made with CD drives?? MIND BLOWING!! That’s a shocker, eh?

At TellaStory Photography, we strive to give a wholesome experience.

From start to finish. From the pre-consultation, to session day.

Right on down to the gallery reveal meeting.
It’s all about the details.
As much as I would love to ‘stop giving away digitals’ and go to strictly print purchases.
I want you as my client to feel like you are receiving your memories.
I don’t want your images to sit stagnant on my computer.
I want your images in your hands so you can enjoy them.

PLEASE do not hang your flash drive or CD directly on the wall….. I was displaying a little sarcasm.

Consider getting professional prints made. Prints of high standards and quality so you can be sure they will not wrinkle, warp or fade over time.
Leave the printing to the professionals. The long term cost is so worth it! All you have to do is trust me.

It’s no secret that I LOVE to shop!! I am constantly on the look out for new and creative ways to display YOUR art.
Let’s get your images OFF that CD– OFF that flash drive– OFF my computer!
Let’s get your images into your home. Onto Your Walls. And fill your hearts with those cherished memories.

Above pictured from left to right & on-down the line.
Stack of Float Wraps. Also available canvas and standard prints.
Magnetic Accordian Albums
Flush mount Album- these are great & NOT just for weddings.
Barn Wood Print– need I say more? SUPER AWESOME!
Acrylic Glass Block — ALL NEW. Super fun way to display your pictures at home or at work.

There is so much more to show you!! -these are just a few samples of images I had stored on an image CD 😉

Back-2-School {Teacher Survival Kit~TSK}

by Rebecca Bystrom | Aug 31, 2015 | TSP Journal | 0 comments

I love fall. The change in weather, cooling down of the days, and the prospect of a new beginning. When the tree’s start to turn, and the air has a crisp breeze to it. The kids are going stir crazy from an extended summer and I’m ready to get into a new schedule.

New schedule means, change of routine. I will admit; change is hard. I can not fathom what teachers go thru each and every year as they prepare their classrooms for the kids. Prepare their hearts to fill inquisitive little minds with knowledge throughout the year. Prepare themselves for the energized kids when they arrive for their first day of school! With this little moment of thought, I have created a little survival aid for my children’s teachers on the first day of school.

These were so much fun and easy to put together. I’m sure the teachers will appreciate it; rather than receiving ANOTHER coffee mug! PLUS the pencil box can be re-purposed as a storage container for the remainder of the year.

Find a box, I purchased a pencil box in the school supply section.
I whipped together a quick easy document with a first aid cross and teachers name on it & a short message. TSK- Teachers Survival Kit
Add candy– whatever you’d like you use– come up with some fun sayings of your own.

Here is an example of what I used inside the box:

Kit Kat: Sometimes you may need a break
TWIX: Bomp Bomp….. chicka chicka ….. oh yeah
100 Grand: for those moments when you feel like you just don’t make enough $
Baby Ruth: When you feel you need to hit it out of the park (classroom)
M&M’s: Because they melt in your mouth, not in your hand
Almond Joy: Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don’t……
Payday: Wishing you a great year and that everyday feels like a payday
HUGS & KISSES: ——child’s name.

Here’s to another Great School Year!! I do believe I may make a few of these for my mom friends out there who begin the hustle & bustle of chauffeuring kids to all their activities!!

~B

Makes Perfect Sense {How to guide}

by Rebecca Bystrom | Jul 8, 2015 | TSP Journal | 0 comments

Makes Perfect Sense….

Growing up, I learned a good smelling home is a “happy” home. So it’s no wonder I am addicted to Scentsy pots.
These trinkets are scattered around my home, on each level.
When you walk thru my door, you’ll be hit with the smell of baking on the upper level and something a little more fruity in the basement.

I am driven by my senses. Having a “happy” home with kids and working 24-7 inside 4 walls ~ it’s the little things that keep me sane.
I am constantly changing out the wax cubes to keep the aroma going. (more…)

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