A planner by nature, she also always wanted to take care of the entire planning process for their parents, whom she wanted to be able to feel like guests themselves. “We didn’t want them to feel stressed or concerned about a single thing, so I knew I had to work with people I trusted and that my family had worked with for years, many of whom also did my older sister’s wedding,” Sarika explains of putting her vendor team together. She started with Ajita Chopra Events and secured additional talent from Southern California; other vendors were local to the destination they had landed on for the wedding weekend: Kranidi, Greece. While on that family trip before the proposal, Sarika and her family stayed at Amanzoe, an Aman resort. The destination is an embodiment of its name, with Aman meaning “peace” and “zoe” being the Greek word for “life.” One night they were enjoying pre-dinner cocktails overlooking the Argolic Gulf, when the conversation turned to how it would be the perfect place to get married.

Can anyone help a simpleton on what I am missing or could try to improve them? Cameras generally, unless some clever software interferes (subject recognition or a particular specific mode, like night shooting, for example) will try to expose an image so it averages out as a mid-grey. Shoot Raw as if you over-cook it then there’s more latitude to try to recover it. For product photography there’s an argument to shoot a colour-checker passport in front of the subject as a first shot, so you can correct the colours later if you have any software that supports it. Hi, image attached from the camera. The photo tent has 5 LED strip lights in it, so is super bright (can be controlled and ajdusted) visually but as mentioned it is coming out as grey. Face Inch is an under-exposure issue. Put the camera in manual, use a slower shutter speed. EXIF says you’re at 1/200; shoot at 1/100, 1/60, 1/30 etc. If you use a wider aperture setting (smaller f-stop number) you can use a higher shutter speed.

One place to minimize spending in the cocktail hour décor budget is tables and seating. A few high-tops for guests to rest their drinks work great, but no need to go overboard. “I keep high tops pretty simple,” says Taylor. The reception is where your guests will spend most of their time, so it makes sense for it to take up most of your wedding décor budget. You’ll want to focus the majority on tabletop décor (more on that in a moment), and how you allocate the rest depends largely on how many people will be attending. “If you have a high guest count, spend on gorgeous linens and lighting,” says Taylor. “Those things will make it feel more special and intimate.” Like lighting, draping can also go a long way to making a reception venue feel more intimate and luxe. It’s also very versatile and can be used to cover up plain walls, hide things, or separate spaces. Candles always emphasize the romance factor, and can make even the largest celebrations feel more intimate.

This venue of distinction has actually been compared to Biltmore for its European manor aesthetic. Plus, the property houses a 15-acre lake where many couples have opted to take photos in a rowboat or have their ceremony on its banks. Guests rave about the poolside cocktail hour, while the wedding parties love the elegant dressing quarters. Some groups have opted for brunch weddings for something a bit different. And for such a luxury wedding destination, Champagne Manor allows couples to choose from several catering options. Bold evening lighting colors, crystal chandeliers and stunning sunset views complete the experience. Westglow is a spectacular romantic wedding venue featuring the grandeur of a historic Grecian mansion surrounded by the magnificent beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Guests dine on delicious cuisine, and the splendidly manicured grounds of the 19-acre estate provide the perfect backdrop to the most important day of your life. Wedding packages can include the wedding site, rehearsal dinner, reception, luxurious accommodations, spa treatments and more.

Another hot spot? The Amalfi Coast. There’s arguably nothing more surreal than exchanging vows on a cliff overlooking the ocean with the colorful town in plain view. You can’t beat the Mediterranean menu, pleasant weather, and romantic feel, either. Similar to a destination wedding on the Amalfi Coast, tying the knot in Santorini offers cliffside venues and oceanfront views. Whitewashed buildings set against the sparkling blue water offers a dreamy ambiance, perfect for any affair. The planners at Chancey Charm say all Caribbean islands are favorable for destination weddings, but St. Lucia tops the list. This site provides unique, striking settings for your wedding, from black-sand beaches to waterfall-clad rainforests. Besides the unbeatable views, the coastal fare is another plus. Mexico is also appealing to many couples getting hitched. Tulum, in particular, is a trendy spot that’s relatively affordable and naturally beautiful, complete with white-sand beaches, lush jungles, and crystal-clear water.