Category Archives: Wedding in Lawrence KS
A Royal wedding
So, you want to have a royal wedding, but your name isn’t Kate Middleton. Not a problem, if you’re willing have your ceremony in the classiest city in Kansas–Lawrence (disclosure: I may be a little biased, since I live in Lawrence). The Castle Tea Room, an actual castle, serves as a venue for intimate weddings and receptions, and I had the pleasure of covering a wedding there a few weeks ago. The ceremony had an ancient Scottish theme, and was very moving. I was only sorry there were no kilts. Enjoy!
Details
Wow, it certainly has been a while since I have posted anything to the blog. In fact this is my first post of the year! Since I have not written in awhile, this post will just have a summary of mid to late of last year’s and early 2011′s sessions. Hopefully I can keep you up to date in the future, in the meantime enjoy some fun images that we have taken since our last post!
Enjoy!
WING Bridal Show on OneWed.com
OneWed.com has a listing of Bridal Shows on their website find out when the next bridal show is taking place in your local area.
WING Bridal Show at the Crystal Ballroom at The Eldridge Hotel in Lawrence KS
I am so excited to be part of the WING Bridal Show on Saturday, November 13th 2010. This Is the first time the historical Eldridge hotel in downtown Lawrence, KS has had a full out bridal show! The Crystal Ballroom will be filled with wedding professionals from wedding planning to photography 
. This is a great one-stop event where some of you will find all the wedding professionals you need for your wedding day!
Don’t be fooled by the free admission; there will be wedding professionals there to help you make those crucial decisions that would help mold your wedding day the way you need it to unfold.
Be sure to stop by, have our make up artists show off their wonderful skills, taste some samples, and enjoy the talent of many other wedding professionals!
This guy makes me want to get married again!
Recently, I had the privilege to attend yet another one of Ron Ruth’s presentations. This time it was a presentation directed to brides and grooms, sharing how to plan a magical, memorable, and most importantly, FUN wedding! The following are just a few tips I learned from Ron, who happens to be a highly sought after Wedding Entertainment Director in the Midwest.
He started off with an extreme case of a bride and groom’s first dance, which no one (including the newlywed couple) seemed to be paying attention to the moment. How do brides and grooms entertain guests on their wedding day and keep the evening FUN? Well, they will need the help of a skilled entertainer like Ron to keep things going. And if he’s not available, communication with your entertainer and planning ahead go a long way. But, by all means, BE CREATIVE!
Ron invited us to think outside the traditional and explored several customized celebrations from previous weddings he has worked. At first, he named a few typical formalities that appear simple but often get overlooked. . . like creating a mood. Just like in movies, the opening music sets an emotional tone. Make sure your background music matches your wedding theme. Doing so also project your personalities as a couple. Have the wedding party reinforce the tone of FUN by having them dance into the reception area as they are being introduced. Maybe share small details about each member of the wedding party so that the guests may learn why you love them so much and call them friends!
Visual details like where you place the wedding cake can help guests feel welcome to go up and see it. Have the wedding cake as a focal point. By doing so, your guests won’t be able to resist the opportunity to take a closer look and admire the beautiful artwork you’ve chosen to decorate the evening. Don’t hide it in a corner. Ron suggested to place it in the center of the dance floor so everyone can see it and pay attention when the time comes for the cake cutting.
Then there are certain moments that he mentioned that you can create to entertain guests that are emotion grabbers! One is called “A Kiss for a Kiss.” Give the DJ names of invited couples at your reception. Have him or her announce that, when guests randomly tink their glasses throughout the evening, throughout the evening, the DJ will call on one of the listed couples to demonstrate HOW they want the newlyweds to kiss. There’s no doubt that your guests will get very creative with their “kissing style” and make it SUPER fun for you to imitate!
Also ask about the newlywed game! It is FUN to watch and keeps guests wondering what’s coming next!
Everyone likes to eat at weddings so save some time by having your caterer serve you (bride and groom) your meals. And, make it entertaining! Name tables after fun songs and invite the guests to dance their way to the buffet when that song is played. Or, invite your guests to sing you a song of love for the right to be one of the first in line.
Now, these ideas are just a small portion of what Ron shared with us. Hopefully, they will get your creativity flowing a bit. If you have other fun ideas, for your wedding or from what you’ve seen at others, please feel free to comment about them down below!
With Ron’s permission, here is a video that shows how adding a bit of spice to a traditional daddy-daughter dance can make. The recorded words you hear in this video were actually played while they were dancing.
Engagement and family pictures in one! Enjoy the video!
What a fun session! I loved the cowboy hat Steven brought along for the session. And my favorite part was when his son picked the wild flowers for Mary Ann (which he did on his own) it made such a great picture!
Hina & Nilam’s Nikkah Ceremony
Having shot Hina and Nilam’s engagement party a few months back was a beautiful experience with all the rich colors, music and dancing. As I participated in Hina and Nilam’s Nikkah Ceremony, I fell in love with the colors, family unity, and traditions all over again. I loved the henna paintings on the bride’s hands and all the jewelery they wore.
Free wedding photography contest! Nation-Wide
You’re engaged! Congratulations! Now, that you’ve got the ring, a date, and maybe a location, it’s just about time to find a photographer who will capture those precious moments in time for you to look back on years to come.
To make this day a bit easier on you (and lighter on your wallets), we are giving away a free wedding for a lucky couple! Read on for details:
How to enter:
*Join Mojica Photography’s Facebook Fan page (Click on Like).
*Type in your names and your wedding date as a comment from the Mojica Photography fan page wall.
*Add a picture of you and your fiance (fiancee) before submitting the comment. This post will automatically move to the Photos page (tab).
*Invite all your friends to find your pic under Fan Photos and ‘Like’ your picture on the Mojica Photography fan page. Each ‘like’ counts as one vote.
*Visit our website and email us through the ‘Email Us’ form. Be sure to include your wedding date so we can match your email to your fb entry.
The finalists will be determined by the amount of ‘likes’ they get by their friends. On October 1st Mojica Photography will announce the six couples that received the most likes, along with their respective prizes.
The the couple with the most ‘likes’ will receive the Grand Prize: free wedding-day coverage (up to 8 hours) along with a CD of low resolution proofs from their wedding day, online proofing, and an online wedding album (hosted for six months). This winning couple will also receive 20% off all a la carte prints and albums. All friends of the grand prize winner who participate with ‘Likes’ will also receive a 20% discount on all Mojica Photography products and services.
The two (2) couples with the next highest number of likes will receive a free engagement session (up to 2 hours), a low resolution CD of the images, 20% off a wedding photography package of their choice, as well as the printing discount mentioned above.
Finally, the three (3) couples with the next highest number of likes will receive 20% off a wedding photography package of their choice.
* This contest is open only to residents of the 50 states in the US and Puerto Rico.
* The event date must be before December 31, 2011, and must not already be reserved at the time of the drawing, October 1, 2010.
* All entries must be received by September 30, 2010 to be eligible.
* Finalists will be determined by the number of friends’ likes on their pictures on the Mojica Photography fan page and will be notified on October 1, 2010.
*All friends who voted for the grand-prize winning couple will receive a one-time 20% discount on any service provided by Mojica Photography, such as wedding packages, family sessions, printing, etc.
* Wedding and photography sessions associated with this contest may take place anywhere in the world, but all transportation and lodging costs have to be covered by the winners if the wedding is to take place outside Northeast Kansas/Northwest Missouri and must be arranged 30 days before the wedding or session.
* The winners will be notified by email/fb. Failure to respond within ten days may result in forfeiture, and the prize will be given to the couple with the next highest number.
* The free wedding session grand prize is non transferable.
* Mojica Photography retains the copyright to all photos taken during the wedding/session. The winners by their acceptance agree to allow their photos to be used for commercial purposes by Mojica Photography.
If you’re not fb savvy, we don’t want you to go away empty handed. From now through September 30, 2010, all wedding packages booked during the entry period of this contest are 10% off. Just be sure to mention this contest when you schedule your wedding with us. Our packages start at $695.
A home made rattle and a huge smile- Lawrence KS photography
I was amazed when I was told that this rattle was made out of one single piece of wood by Ethan’s grandfather. I could tell that he put much love into making it. It’s always fun seeing new, unique toys/props in my shoots!
Hina and Nilam’s Nikkah wedding ceremony
Here is a teaser from Hina and Nilam’s Nikkah wedding ceremony in Leawood KS. I love the detail on her jewelry, make-up, and dress. Stay tuned to see the rest of the photos!
