Building Relationships with Bride and Groom to Make their Big Day a Lasting Memory

Taking wedding pictures on a couple's big day is not enough for Lexi and her business partner, Sean of Alexis Ryan Photography because they build relationships with their clients to help the bride and groom enjoy the photo shoot sessions before, during and after their big day. In this interview with Weddings Trends, Lexi shared her love for photography which has been with her since she was young.

Can you tell us a little about yourself?

I (Lexi) have had a camera in hand for as long as I can remember, when I was young, I would buy disposable cameras and carry them around with me everywhere I went. I am a diehard Minnesotan (accent and all), travel addict, pizza loving romantic. I have been married to my college sweetheart, best friend and business partner for a little over a year. Fun fact, I have yet to keep a plant alive, I even killed a cactus, which I was told was impossible (it’s definitely possible). 

What informed the idea of Alexis Ryan Photography? 

I had begun my professional photography career on my own, however, I found that I wanted to share the moments and wedding days with Sean, so, Alexis Ryan Photography seemed like the natural step for us. Sean and I work so well together, he is so detail oriented and keeps the day on schedule, which lets me get wrapped up in the emotion of the day. 

How long have you been in the photography business? 

While photography has been my passion for over 10 years, Alexis Ryan Photography formed just a few short years ago. 

Who are our customers? 

We love to connect with fun loving, relaxed, crazy in love couples who are over the moon excited to get married. Sean and I make such a connection with our couples that we love the chance to see them after their big day and love to photograph our couples year after year and watch their marriage and families grow. 

Do you do pre-wedding and after wedding shots or do you just do weddings?
All of our packages include a complimentary consultation and engagement shoot. We look at this as our way to get to know our couples, that way they don’t see us as strangers on the most important day of their lives. We get so excited and enjoy the wedding day so much, that it’s a treat to get to photograph a couple after their big day or even years down the road. 

How far have you traveled to shoot a wedding? 

We are Minneapolis based photographers so the majority of weddings we shoot are in Minnesota, however, we LOVE to travel and are always open to it. The furthest we have traveled for a wedding is Texas, however, we are open to any and all destinations! 

Do you also shoot videos? 

We do not currently offer and videography services, however, this is something we are both excited about and would love to offer in the future! 

What are the challenges you experience as a photographer in the U.S.? 

For me, the biggest challenge of my job is the end of every wedding day. We develop such great relationships with our couples and live the entire day with them, that when the wedding day is over and everyone goes home, it makes us sad. This is why we love to get to see you again! 

Any word of advice for interested or upcoming photographers? 

I am always learning something new but the most helpful advice I ever received is to stay open minded and flexible. Wedding days almost never go the way they are planned and that’s okay, some of the best moments are unplanned. 

Any last words? 

We’d love to meet you! 

How can people find you? 

Our Facebook page includes all of our contact info and samples of our work. We are launching our website later this summer so keep an eye out on our page for the big announcement!

Weddings Trends Celebrates Renae and Daniel Sheppard on their Wedding

 Although umbrellas were up, the day was filled with showers from heaven as Renae Elizabeth Kierra Sheppard and Daniel Sheppard tied the know recently in a holy matrimony. Join Weddings Trends to celebrate the couple for a blissful marriage. 

Weddings Trends to celebrate Renae Elizabeth Kierra Sheppard and Daniel Sheppard for tying the knot recently in a holy matrimony in Plymouth, Minnesota.

The event was well attended y friends and families. In fact, some of their friends and families shared their joys for the couple on their Facebook wall in words and emojis.

La'Traicia Reliford posted on her Facebook wall, "😍😘 Sis Wedding.. Loving These Pics💪🏾☺️"
Showers of blessings in the form of rain accented the occasion. The hair stylist, Kate Hoyles, wroteRenae and Daniel's wedding day!!! It's a rainy day but we made the hair work. 😊🔥❤️"

The emotional picture for Alexis Ryan

on her Facebook wall, "It's come!

Excited Renae Elizabeth Kierra Sheppard  appreciated the photographer who captured the special moments when she wrote on her Facebook wall, "Thank you, Lexi, for so beautifully capturing our perfect day 💕"

Their Photographer, Alexis Ryan of Alexis Ryan Photography was also elated when he shared an emotional message with one of the pictures he posted on his Facebook wall when he wrote, "Can you guess how many times I've cried staring at this photo? These lovelies make my heart explode with happiness."

Picture Credit: AlexisRyan Photography

Vera Wang Wedding Dresses

By Olaoluwa Olowu

You may want to compromise on a lot of things on your wedding day but trust me, your wedding dress isn’t one of them!

However, with so many wedding dress designers to choose from, Vera Wang's collections of luxury ready to wear wedding dresses for brides is one of the most sophisticated brand to go for.

Her designs are head-turning and eye-catching – with soft delicate laces, airy tulles, precise pleats and elegant draping.

As one of the most recognised bridal wedding dress designers in the world, she understands that not all brides want the same thing and because of that – she’s constantly creating unique and exceptional designs.

Interestingly, since the inception of her first boutique in 1990, she has steered her bridal niche into a massive brand that most brides go for when they want gorgeously made wedding gowns that suits their personal style and taste.

Even famous people like Mariah Carey, Kim Kardashian, Heidi Klum, Victoria Beckham, Chelsea Clinton, Ivanka Trump and more have entrusted this designer with their special day.

Her wedding dress collections depicts beauty, style and offers a wide variety for modern brides - from dreamlike princess-like ball gowns to edgy separates that will appeal to every bride.

And those open backs are sexy too!

Vera just never disappoints when it comes to bringing something refreshing to her wedding dress collections like sophisticated drama and feminity.

Here are lists of Vera Wang’s exquisite and youthful sophisticated wedding dresses:



1. Claude

This design takes on a light white draped crepe gown with long draped sleeve and a cutaway skirt in the front. The wedding dress also features a ruched bodice, separate hand moulded oversized flower, charmeuse lining, canvas and also a zip closure.

2. Raffaela
Raffela is a wedding dress design with soft ivory French tulle halter off the shoulder gown accented with draped sleeves and hand placed Chantilly lace applique. This dress also comes with a front slit.

3. Simona & Serafina
Simona – this is a soft silk off the shoulder chiffon with straight neckline. It has draped sleeves and smocked waist accented by crimson hand painted sleeves and a front slit.

Serafina: also soft ivory silk chiffon with off the shoulder gown. The front is designed in V-neck with draped sleeves and smocked waist accented by embellished silk flowers.

4. Evelina
Light silk strapless A-line gown with fringed organza accented by beaded crystal and pearl build up. It also has hand knotted ribbon.

5. Galilea
Soft ivory halter neck A-line macramé lace gown and a sheer French tulle back.

6. Celestine
This is light ivory V-neck macramé lace gown design with Chantilly lace bodice and embellished macramé lace detailed on the skirt.

7. Cecile
Soft ivory macramé lace gown with a long sleeve and A-line skirt

8. Delphine
Light ivory crepe gown with pleated sleeves that is accented by gathering of the skirt.

Clémence
Design with light ivory halter mousseline chiffon gown with hand embroidery and floor length necktie.

9. Viviana
Soft ivory silk faille gown with a plunging V-neck and draped skirt, its sleeves and jewelled belt are also detailed.

10. Filomena
Soft crepe off the shoulder tailored gown with detailed corset and silk georgette draped sleeves.

11. Floriana
Soft silk crepe off the shoulder gown with a cowl neck and French tulle draped sleeves.

12. Felisa
Soft ivory hand draped French tulle and an A-line off the shoulder gown draped with sleeve accents.

13. Geltrude
Soft strapless A-line macramé lace gown with French tulle build up and sleeves.

14. Juliette

Light macramé lace ball gown with draped skirt and hand and accented with bridal button.

15. Favianna
Light ivory V-neck silk mermaid gown with high neck and hand placed Chantilly lace embellishment.

16. Violetta
Light ivory silk A-line gown with draped skirt and crystal embroidery. It also has macramé lace yoke.

So, there you have it! Our Vera Wang’s wedding dress collection.



References
Brown’s Bride: http://www.brownsbride.com/vera-wang
Vera Wang: https://www.verawang.com/bridal-collection/fall-2017/

Resources
Nordstrom: http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/vera-wang-bridal
Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/b/Vera-Wang-Bridal-Wedding-Dresses/15720/bn_4460838