| As a wedding DJ and Videographer in Phoenix, | | | | away a fun and unique memory of the event. The |
| Arizona with many years of experience in the | | | | idea must be catching on, as we will be participating in |
| wedding industry, I\'ve noticed an interesting surge | | | | another wedding in the near future utilizing a similar |
| recently in themed weddings. Of course, thought has | | | | theme. |
| always been given to the style of dress, whether it will | | | | Princesses, the beach, horses, special flowers, zoot |
| be casual, semi-formal or black tie formal. However, | | | | suits, whatever you like, let your imagination run wild |
| there are a few more folks these days going a step | | | | and don\'t be afraid to be unique and let your interests |
| further with an old idea that is new again. | | | | and favorite colors be reflected in your wedding. You |
| Personal interests and hobbies are ideal themes for a | | | | may have seen a recent Hollywood motion picture |
| wedding. Skydiving, scuba and art are all pursuits that | | | | that incorporated bridal gowns and bridesmaids |
| have been incorporated into recent wedding | | | | dresses in various styles and colors that emphasized |
| celebrations. Mountains, rivers, lakes and deserts have | | | | this themed concept. |
| provided stunning backdrops for memorable weddings | | | | On the subject of colors, it is important to note that the |
| that made tremendous impressions on friends and | | | | traditional rules don\'t necessarily apply anymore. If you |
| relatives, and provided an interesting alternative to | | | | took art class and remember the color wheel, you |
| traditional settings. Needless to say, it is important in | | | | may be inclined to follow the conventional wisdom |
| these cases to choose your wedding vendors | | | | regarding primary and complimentary color selection. |
| carefully to insure that you are working with | | | | However, many people simply don\'t adhere to this |
| professionals who are willing to go above and beyond | | | | principle in contemporary settings. |
| the norm to help you achieve your vision of your | | | | Current popular color combinations include many |
| special day. | | | | pairings that may be traditionally considered as |
| Here in Arizona we are blessed with some beautiful | | | | incorrect. For instance, I am noticing liberal use of pink |
| scenery in breathtaking areas. Red rocks and clear | | | | with colors other than red or white. Pink with brown is |
| streams can provide a colorful backdrop that | | | | surprisingly popular, as is pink with blue. Most fashion |
| enhances photography and videography, and make | | | | experts will tell you that black with brown is not |
| the wedding video a joy to produce and watch. My | | | | correct, but to modern tastes it can be rather |
| wife and I have had the pleasure of being included in | | | | appealing. Light and dark brown, also called chocolate |
| two recent weddings that took advantage of natural | | | | or mocha, is being used on a regular basis. |
| beauty here. One involved being set up to DJ on the | | | | Multiple colors are proving to be useful as well. Recent |
| banks of Oak Creek in Sedona, which introduced a | | | | weddings have included fall leaves (red, orange, yellow, |
| festive and unique feel to the event, and the other | | | | brown) and berries from red to purple. Another bride |
| involved videography with gorgeous red rocks and | | | | chose a green theme, but allowed all of her |
| green foliage splashed on nature\'s canvas to create a | | | | bridesmaids to choose their own shade within a certain |
| dramatic and spectacular look which translated | | | | range and use a different pattern that appealed to |
| magnificently onto video. | | | | each of them separately. |
| There are folks who take the theme idea even further. | | | | Have fun and experiment with different colors and |
| A while back we had the pleasure of creating a | | | | themes before deciding on what represents your |
| wedding video for a couple who along with their bridal | | | | personality and preferences on your wonderful |
| party, dressed as pirates complete with novelty | | | | wedding day! Celebrate your wedding with color and |
| swords! There were many delighted guests who took | | | | excitement. |