BACHELOR AND BACHELORETTE PARTIES

Originally the groom's domain, bachelor parties now also have a place in the pantheon of bridal parties. No matter what your gender, these parties are billed as the last night of premarital freedom, the last night you can go out and get nutty without much accountability. It's also a great way to get together with your close friends and family one last time before you marry.
Traditionally the night starts out with a relatively tame dinner. At a bachelor party, it's customary for the groom to toast the woman he is about to marry, in her absence. Each man then smashes his glass lest it be used for a lesser purpose (like drinking) than to honor the bride. Depending on the crowd, postdinner activities might involve more drinking and general, amusing embarrassment of the bride or groom to be.
While the traditional "wild night" bachelor or bachelorette party is still popular, there's also a trend toward more sedate celebrations that focus on bonding with friends rather than heavy drinking and gyrating... uh... gyrators. All-day golf outings for the guys and slumber parties for the women are great ways to bond before the big day.
One word of advice: If drinking is involved, try to schedule the party well in advance of the nuptials. The last thing you want as you walk down the aisle is a hangover.

Quick Wedding Tip: Address Change

Address Change Cards
...cards sent to friends and family informing them of the newlyweds' new address and any name changes. While this is a nice tradition, it's also an added expense.
Instead of sending out address change cards, you might want to consider simply ordering new stationary reflecting any address and name changes. People will find out about the changes only as you use the stationary to correspond, but at least you will have spent money on a useful item. If you're the really laid-back type, an e-mail will do the trick.

Photographer earns top spot in organization

Hi all,

This is awesome. I'm really jazzed about the following...

David Brenowitz of Brenowitz Photography in Golden, CO has earned the distinction of being one of only two Accredited Wedding Vendors™ in the world, as awarded by the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC). ABC has been the professional organization for the wedding industry since 1981 and has over 4,000 members in 26 countries on six continents. David has been a member of ABC since 1996. He has participated in and helped with several of their annual conferences and local seminars and meetings. David is also president and founder of the Colorado Photography Bureau; an organization designed to educate and assist brides with their choice of photographers.

Big Hair

Last night an enthusiastic group from the Association of Bridal Consultants were given a mini-seminar, by yours truly, about wedding photography. One of the more humorously received images was of me; back in my taxi driving days in NY... Big hair was good!

A most optimistic couple

To experience the optimism of certain people can be an education to us all. Paula and Roman got married at Shadows Ranch yesterday. In spite of the rain this couple had the core center of their being, a presence of mind, to delight all who attended. It was a pleasure to be in their presence. We can all learn something from good folks like these.

Sugar Glider

Maggie and Josh had their portrait session along Clear Creek. We got to talking about pets and Maggie says she has a sugar glider... and carries it with her at all times! Much my delight she unveils a little pouch she carries under her shirt and there it was. Enjoy.