Whilst many of our  bride and groom sends us   wonderful emails, kind comments on Facebook and our blog and even thank you cards about how much they love their photos  and the whole experience, we also appreciate it if you can share your thoughts publicly so that future brides and grooms can find out more about us. Here are some places you can leave some love:

Google Plus
*  To add a review, Google  “Albedo Photography” and the option to review will come up on the right hand side of the search results. Click on the “write a review” button, or otherwise try this link.

If it’s not working for you it might be because you need to be logged into Google to leave a review. If you already have a Google/Gmail/ YouTube account, you can check you are logged in logged in here. And if you do not have a google/gmail/ youTube account here’s the link to sign up
True Local
1. Go to True Local
2. Click ´Log in/sign up´at the top right, and then click the Facebook icon to login with your Facebook account
3. You should be redirected back to  http://www.truelocal.com.au/business/albedo-photography/perth to leave your review :)

 Yelp
1. Go to http://www.yelp.com.au/biz/albedo-photography-perth
2. Click on “log in” at the top right of the page – if you don’t already have an account then it’s best to use your Facebook account, otherwise Yelp seems to delete reviews from new accounts if you only review a few listings :(
3. Click “leave a review”

Nominate us for Australian Bridal Industry Awards
1. Go to ABIA
2. Fill out the form, and add our email address jen@albedophotography.com.au, and the email address of any other suppliers you loved!

Thank you!!
Jen and Richard :)
xo

It can be fun to add a few games to your wedding, to either get everyone involved, to provide some funny entertainment, and to importantly find which lucky guy deserves to take the garter off. Below are some games we have come across whilst photographing weddings, which were entertaining to watch and great to photograph.

Remember that whilst games are great fun, and are a fantastic way to get your guests mingling, they do take time… the time spent playing games will cut into time for on the dance floor so don’t go overboard.

Girls to compete for bouquet

Musical Chairs with Men
All the ladies chose a guy and bring him to the dancefloor. The guys then get into a circle with the men facing outside so that all their backs are to each other, and get on one knee (as if they are about to propose). The ladies stand in front of the guys. As the music plays the ladies dance as they go around the circle, like  normal musical chairs. When the music stops, instead of a chair, the women must sit on a guy’s lap. Each round take one guy away so that one lady is without a man to sit on each round. The winning gal can win either the bouquet, or another prize.

Ping Pong Pants Game
All the ladies select a guy and bring them onto the dance floor. They are then given a ping pong ball which they must get from one leg of the guys trousers to the other via the crotch. This can be a lot of fun but is only recommended if your guests are not too conservative.
Guys to compete for garter

Dance Off
The guys stand in a row or a circle and do their best dance moves to impress the bridesmaids for their chance to remove the garter. This can be highly entertaining to watch, especially if the guys at your wedding think they can dance! The bridesmaids tap the guys on the shoulder if their dance moves are not up to scratch, meaning they have to leave the dance floor. Guys are asked to leave the dance floor until just one winner remains. A good song for the guys to dance to is LMFAO – Sexy And I Know It.

Jockey Game
Guys are given a chair, a jockey hat, a foot pump, a name and a balloon. The pump is put on the chair and the balloon is attached to the hose end. Then on the DJs mark the Jockeys but jump up and down on the pump using their bottoms to blow up the balloon. The first one to pop the balloon wins. (Make sure the chairs are study for this one!!)

Scavenger Hunt
Ask all the men to come to the dance floor as you explain the rules, that they must have permission for every item they bring up and must return it at the end of each round. Then announce “the first #number of guys to bring (a particular item) to the dance floor and show it to the bride stays in the game. Each round you keep reducing the number, thus eliminating a few people each round until you only have two guys left. You can ask them to bring handbags, shirts, belts, a bracelet, shoes, a sock, tie, chewing gum, etc. A good item for the finale is lipstick, and that they must be wearing it.

Find Your Shoe Game
All the guys get onto the dance floor and must remove their left shoe (or both) and add it to a pile in the centre of the dance floor. The bride is seated on the other end of the dance floor. The guys are asked to turn around so they can’t see their shoe, and the bridesmaids then mix up the shoes, and possibly hide them. Then the guys must find his correct shoe. The first to put it on and kneel in front of the bride will win the opportunity to remove the garter.

Balloon Stomp
Guys are given a balloon which is attached to a piece of string and then tied to their ankle. The object of the game is to be the last one standing who’s balloon is un-popped. Make sure someone checks that everyone blows up their balloon large enough (the smaller their balloon the harder it is to pop). Warning: If your guests are very athletic this game can get a little crazy. (more…)

We often get asked if we travel to rural, interstate and the occasional overseas weddings. The answer is yes, we go just about anywhere in the world! We love travelling as much as we love photography, and we are happy to discuss your location with you.

Overseas and Interstate Weddings
We do spend quite a bit of time overseas and interstate, if the stars align and we happen to already be travelling to where your wedding or pre-wedding photoshoot is to be held then we do not charge extra for travel costs. :)  I’m also happy to meet up to discuss your upcoming wedding if we are in your neck of the woods, or otherwise we can Skype.

Here is our planned schedule:

• July 2011:      Melbourne, Australia
• August 2011:    Southern China
• October 2011:   Western China
• December 2011:  Thailand
• February 2012:  West Coast of USA
• May 2012:       Japan
• Late May 2012:  Sydney & Melbourne, Australia
• July 2012:      Shanghai & Beijing, China and KL, Malaysia
• Mid August 2012:Bali, Indonesia
• August 2012:    KL, Malaysia and South-east Asia
• 2013: Iceland, Praque, Paris, Santorini, Bali
• 2014:  Japan, Korea, China, Bali, India, Burma
• 2015: Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Nepal, Vanuatu
• 2016: Malaysia, Bali, Kununurra, WA., China, Singapore,
• 2017: Netherland, Spain, Morocco, Switzerland, Northern Italy, Dubai, Singapore, Bali,
• 2018: New Zealand, Bali

We are particularly excited to photograph weddings overseas, and can work out a special package with reduced travel costs for these locations.

Travel within WA
Our wedding package includes the cost of travel within metro Perth, which is Yanchep to the north, Rockingham to the south, and Chidlow to the East.

Our cost for travelling through out rural and remote  WA are listed below, these prices include the time and cost of travelling to the following destination weddings.  In addition, we may require  accommodation such as a motel if your wedding schedule means we do not have time to drive to the location of your wedding in the morning beforehand, or if we are unable to return to Perth in the evening. Our prices are very reasonable, as we enjoy photographing weddings all over our beautiful state and take inspiration from the variety.

• Augusta $300
• Albany $450
• Bunbury $200
• Busselton $200
• Bridgetown $240
• Broome $1000
• Cervantes  $300
• Collie $200
• Corrigin $200
• Denmark $450
• Dwellingup $200
• Dunsborough $230
• Geraldton $300
• Jurien Bay $200
• Kalbarri $400
• Katanning $250
• Kalgoorlie $500
• Margaret River $250
• Manjimup $250
• Mandurah $70
• Narrogin $180
• Northam $100
• Pemberton $300
• Southern Cross $350
• Walpole $350
• Yallingup $200

Other locations throughout WA, interstate and overseas are available, please contact us to discuss or if you have any questions at all.  :)

Prom dresses and skirts with ballet-style dress are what the famous wedding dress designer Vera Wang used in her 2012 spring series, paying  tribute to the French impressionist painter Degas and the Paris Opera.

With the Vera Wang 2012 wedding series, the models were refined, yet ethereal, as if to take us into a worldly air of paradise. From thin organza hems, like the clouds to simple yet elegant wedding dresses embroidered with lace flowers.

This season the main colors of the wedding dresses are white and nude, with other neutral shades also featuring.

There’s just something indescribable about Lhuillier’s gowns, and it may have something to do with how this designer got her start. When tying the knot in 1995, Monique was unpleasantly surprised with the lack of fashion-forward bridal options. Just one year later, she launched her first bridal collection and the rest is history. I have a very eclectic sense of style, so I’ll never be a ‘classic bride’, a ‘romantic bride’ or a ‘boho bride’; I’ll be a total mix. And this is exactly why I adore Monique Lhuillier. When you view her collection, you can’t categorize it. Words like whimsical, romantic, modern, traditional, feminine, dramatic… they all come to mind. So do words like gorgeous, stunning and drool-worthy! The Spring 2012 collection is jam-packed with gorgeous gowns!! From Black Swan ballet-inspired ball gowns to sleek modern mermaids, these dresses are heavenly. And it’s all about luxe texture and intricate detailing.

I see a reemergence of spaghetti straps thanks to Monique! Her Spring 2012 collection is filled with corset bodices with sweetheart necklines and delicate spaghetti straps. She also delivers on-trend sleeved styles like the Catherine wedding dress inspired by the Duchess, Kate Middleton! And since royal wedding fever is still in full swing, you’ll adore the Pippa lace-embellished little white dress.

Another noticeable trend is non-white wedding dresses (offbeat brides, rejoice!). I am head-over-heels for the blush-hued gowns like the Candy, Amber and Waltz. How romantic are these?!