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JULY 2020. ED. 01

ELOPE OR NOT? FIND THE RIGHT OPTION FOR YOU

LOVE AFTER COVID ELNOMBRE.COM

WARM COLORS FOR YOUR AUTUMN WEDDING

CONTENTS 03 AUTUMN WEDDINGS Intimate wedding in the warm colors of Autumn

05 ELOPEMENTS To Elope or not to Elope?

07 GETTING READY The calm before the storm

09 HONEYMOOON? 5 travel ideas for your postponed honeymoon

11 BUDGET 3 Tips to downsize your wedding

Photo: Claudia del Rivero

13 OPINION Love in Times of Covid

Intimate wedding in the warm colors of Autumn

Are you organizing your wedding and changing your date? Is Summer 2020 not a sure time to celebrate your D-day? I'm here to help you. I'll tell you all the advantages of having your wedding in autumn with your ceremony, your photographs, and even your comfort.

So, let's see that together!

To start: reorganizing your wedding as an elopement or an intimate wedding is the best idea; it will be faster and easier for you to adjust some details. Europeans prefer that in general because you can enjoy more time with the people you love and indulge yourself with more things for your wedding or your honeymoon. We all know that we will be limited to getting together in big groups for a while in order stay safe and healthy. However, we can enjoy and celebrate weddings with family and close friends.

outside or in a half-covered

If you want to be photographed

terrace decorated with roses, or

by a specific artist, you'll have

dahlia flowers dyed in different

more chances that he or she

warm colors, with eucalyptus or

won't be overbooked, as is likely

thistle dyed in blue.

for the caterer and venue .

Take advantage, the best part of

Autumn has perfect weather, but

this is that you’ll probably have

keep

more decoration than you could

organization

have imagined. You'll have all

different, the cocktail and diner

When we say autumn, we think

these leaves that have fallen

have to be earlier. Also, you need

of warm colors: yellow, orange,

around you, mixing with your

to always anticipate and have a

and red… the ones that remind

flower

like

plan B if it’s a rainy day. Another

us of the sun. In addition, this

something out of a dream. Plus,

benefit of autumn's weather for

year Pantone announced its new

all these leaves are free, thank

the bride and groom is that you

colors:

you nature!

don't

Hi! I'm Camila, photographer in Toulouse, the pink city in the southwest of France. I'm specialized in weddings, families, and portraits.

TEXT & PHOTOS BY CAMILA GARCIA

Sandstone

Ultramarine

Green

Pantone,

decoration…

Pantone,

in

mind

need

touching

up

is

that a

to

little

think

your

the bit

about

makeup,

Fired Brick Pantone, Classic Blue

Getting married in the autumn

because of sweating or that it's

Pantone among others that you

could be very interesting for

too hot to wear a suit and tie.

can mix with the colors of

your photographs, as we said

You can complete your dress

autumn as they are in the same

before—

is

with a light cover up until it's

range, or they can give a pep for

magnificent. Nature is awake

time to dance, and that's all! As

your wedding motif.

with

color-

you can see, you have to think

breathtaking

about modifications, but nothing

and

scheme If

you

want

to

recreate

this

season

incredible and

landscapes.

Also,

some

is lost. It isn't complicated, but

something classy but warm at

photographers

have

different

rather attractive. Now get ready,

the

prices for their services because

the new date for your wedding

of the low season.

will be more warm and fun than

same

time

for

ceremony, it could happen

your

ever.

TO ELOPE OR NOT TO ELOPE? As in everything, finding your personal style is a matter of deciding what suits you best, especially when it comes to planning your big day. If you are going through this process after COVID19 you might have already had a set game plan but, are you sure you have researched all your options? We all know about what a traditional wedding entails but what about an intimate wedding, or even an elopement? In this article I will try to explain a little bit about each option so you can make a final informed decision.

Now, when we talk about the difference between traditional weddings and intimate weddings we should focus on one main thing: the number of guests. In wedding industry terms, a traditional wedding guest list can include 30 guests or more while an intimate wedding can only include 15 to 30 guests to be considered as such.

I’ve been a photographer for over 13 years now and capturing love stories is what makes my heart skip a beat.

TEXT & PHOTOS BY ANDREA MARIÑO

The amount of guests can also influence your

bride and groom but can also look perfect and fit their

decisions while doing all the planning for the wedding

expectations about what their wedding should be like.

since as you can already tell, it would be easier to do it for a lower amount of guests than for over a 100.

In this post pandemic age and time, eloping can

This can be seen as an advantage for intimate

completely take off the pressure of planning the

weddings since the experience can be completely

'perfect traditional wedding’ simplifying all the little

customized and costs may be lower if you get the

details which might have made you consider just

right vendors, but we will leave that for another

having a courthouse wedding or even calling off the

article.

wedding in the first place.To sum it up, these are the PROS and CONS for an elopement:

What about an elopement? Let's just start by explaining

what

this

is

exactly:

historically,

PROS

elopements took place if a couple could not get their

Budget friendly

families to approve their wedding but they still

Way less planning

wanted to get married and would do so in a secret

No rules

ceremony. In our modern world this concept has

You can have your ceremony anywhere, anytime

changed a little bit since while we don't usually need

Privacy

approval to get married to the one we love, the

Adventure

romantic

Less stress

idea

of

escaping

hand-in-hand

and

exchanging vows in a secret location is still quite

You can have your honeymoon at the same location

attractive specially for those who are hopeless romantics. In industry terms, an elopement could be

CONS

just the two of you or could also include anywhere

Limited guest list

from 10 to 12 guests.

No traditional party

The most common cliché about elopements is that

Whether you decide to elope or not, there are a

they are mainly a last-minute and while this might be

number of things to consider. However, if you see

the case for some people, during the last few years

more pros in doing so, then you know that you’re

we have also considered as an elopement the act of

having the most perfect wedding for both you and

choosing a special place in advanced to exchange

your beloved, and that’s the best decision you will

vows so it can still be intimate and special for the

ever make.

GETTING READY:

One of the most intimate moments during

THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM

getting ready for the festivities to begin.

your wedding day will be the time you’re

This is when you have time to reflect(maybe), talk with loved ones and really let the immensity of what is about to ensue really sink in. It’s the only time of the day where time seems to slow down.

Once things gain momentum, the good times will start rolling and won’t stop for several hours.

This is the perfect time to have some photos taken.

An

experienced,

considerate

photographer will not add any chaos but might help lighten tensions that might occur by keeping you focused on the details on the day.

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“Where are your shoes, garter belt and jewelry?”

The shared cry with your mother as you slip into

Keep these things on hand and easy to find

your dress and stare at yourself for the first time.

because we will want to set these up in a beautiful

Your friends looking at you lovingly. The groom

way to help tell the story of your day, every piece

with his buds and sharing tender moments with

of it.

their family as well. These are all precious slices of life that deserve to be perserved. If you can,

The

earrings

your

grandmother

wore?

The

definitely get a photographer to be with you

something blue, something new and something

during these wonderful“getting ready” moments

borrowed? We want to capture all ofit – because

and you won’t regret it.

these things will live on for generations through pictures.

I’ve been photographing couples and families for over 12 years now, and my greatest joy is capturing real stories and creating memories that will be passed on for generations.

TEXT & PHOTOS BY BRANDA BRAVO

REDIFINING YOUR HONEYMOOON?

2019 was THE year, you have celebrated your wedding and right after you were already imagining yourself walking barefoot on some Caribbean beach

Discover 5 new travel options to spend your postponed honeymoon

in Mexico, feeling the LOVE in the air in Paris or having a lovely walk through the streets in Amsterdam

and

suddenly

the

world

stopped,

borders were closed and your honeymoon had to be set on hold?

Sounds like a script from a bad movie right? well, unfortunately, that's our reality in 2020, however, many airlines allowed rescheduling your previously booked flights so now it's time for us to decide if that destination we had in mind in the first place still is what we want and will enjoy as a couple.

Being stuck in a lockdown with your significant other for several months may have made you discovered that maybe you are not the quiet and relaxed people you thought you were and now you are ready to be an adventurous couple.

While you are still at home and your head is receiving

Santorini: There's something about greek islands that

all this COVID information about the future of

will make you not want to get back home. Picture

traveling and the stricter rules to come, you can

yourself in a pool with a glass of greek wine on one

always look at the positive side and take your time to

hand while enjoying the view from your terrace.

prepare some coffee, tea or wine sit together in your

Famous for dramatic views, stunning sunsets, and rich

favorite couch, take your computer and search for

culture, Santorini is an invitation to go back in time,

random destinations, think about the new aspects you

forget about routine and feel freedom.

have realized from yourselves and your significant

New York City: Escape to the city that never sleeps in

other and match both personalities with the new

the USA. For those who are willing to walk for hours

destination you can choose from.

exploring the city, watch the city at sunset from a rooftop, go and see your favorite musical show in

Here are 5 honeymoon destination ideas:

Broadway, take the ferry and visit the statue of

Isla Mujeres: If you are looking for turquoise water,

liberty, spend your day in any of the museums in

exploring a magical island in a scooter, have a close

town, this city is for you! There so many things to do

encounter with turtles, relaxed atmosphere, sun,

that your honeymoon won't be enough to do them all

cold beers, and good music, you must book your

but certainly you will want to go back.

next flight to this wonderful island.

Amalfi coast: Italy is the home of romance. Don't ever miss the chance to capture those memories Regardless of where you go in Italy, you are bound that you can always look at in the future and will make to experience beauty, unforgettable food, and you go back to the same place, and here's the best tip I romantic cities. Rent a car and get lost on the Italian can share with you, schedule a professional photoshoot, roads, have some pizza and pasta all wash down dress fancy, glam, casual, whatever makes you feel more with some delicious wine.

comfortable and that you feel good in it, invest 30, 60

Costa Rica: This country has so much to offer to minutes or more in you photoshoot, enjoy it and right those who love adrenaline. Explore the rainforests after, look for a nice place to go and have dinner, you that cover a huge part of this country, incredible will remember that day for the rest of your lives and you volcanoes, and amazing wildlife. Release your will get to keep the proof that you have lived a movie energy with zip lining, white water rafting, and scene moment while you were honeymooning. canyoning.

Hi!, I'm Claudia, photographer based in Riviera Maya, MĂŠxico.

Capturing love and happiness is my thing!

TEXT & PHOTOS BY CLAUDIA DEL RIVERO

3 TIPS TO DOWNSIZE YOUR WEDDING IN THE MOST EASY AND EFFECTIVE WAY

I know. The idea of doing it differently

Then, we will choose a different day

Some will have private areas to use

as dreamed scares you. But your big

with one goal in mind: Guest List.

for your celebration and can help

day is still on, and we need to take

That's why the last step will be narrow

you arrange other services at the

charge.

it down.

same time.

Going from a traditional wedding to a

So, let's begin!

Thursdays

micro wedding or elopement may be

are

the

new

Saturdays

challenging in several ways, but taking

Wedding Venue

into account these 3 tips will make the

Your venue has changed, and now you

stress go down.

postponed, the autumn season will

are looking for a smaller area to

turn into the new wedding season.

celebrate with fewer guests.

Take advantage of Thursdays to

First of all I'm going to start with

With most of the 2020 weddings

celebrate with close family and

choosing the venue in case it can't

List your favorite boutique hotels,

be in the same place or you need to

friends and use the Friday to have a

coffee places, and restaurants.

weekend honeymoon even with the

change it.

traveling restrictions remain.

Guest List I know this might be the hardest part of downsizing and it is impossible to not think who can't be with us. For this take into account 3 steps.

List your close circle. Direct family and closest friends. Make a wedding website and update them with the details of your new wedding date. Confirm the date 2 weeks before as plans can change down the road.

Mark whoever might be in the risk group and plan a streaming session for them. Don't forget to include each moment of your day and plan groups to be attending each part of it. Maybe you want your grandmother while you are doing your make up and hair?

Invite all the original guests to the streaming party. Invite them to get ready at their own houses and host the best party ever.

No matter plans changed, you've got this!

Always keep in mind, your wedding it's all about you both and your close circle. Take a deep breath and start writing those vows.

Chocolate fan & Pinterest lover. I find it amazing to photograph small weddings. There are so many stories to tell between the moments.

TEXT & PHOTOS BY JOANNA PANTIGOSO

LOVE IN TIMES OF COVID

I love wedding photography and my ferrets! Record love and telling your story is what makes me completely happy!

TEXT, PHOTOS & MAGAZINE COVER BY ALEJANDRA RAMOS

All this situation of confinement that the whole world is experiencing leads me to think clearly that everything happens for a reason, whether it is to rethink situations, make decisions, make big changes, improvements, or even get to know my partner more.

And I have no doubt that it will be a lot of valuable learning!For many couples, this stage of COVID was and continues to be a great trial by fire because it leads us to have to coexist, in some cases obligatorily, under the same roof, which implies knowing each other differently and bringing to light conflicts that may have been hidden. Who could have imagined to live literally 24 hours in a row for two months together ?!

necessary to save your relationship and your future

In many cases some factors were evident that began to lead a couple to a great crisis to the point of separation and to cancel weddings. Such as the lack of tolerance, the stress experienced by the whole situation, not having a social life, falling in the monotony, etc., but there is a more important factor and that is key to making any relationship bearable, and

in

to be able to understand your life partner and as

which

many

failed

and

that

is:

COMMUNICATION.

marriage!

Like many, I’ve endured heartbreak in COVID times, in times of forced changes, of transformations, of personal learning which today make it clear to me that: to continue in this time of confinement with your partner, your future husband or husband, nothing is better than a good conversation; to debate topics to avoid falling into monotony, having time alone, enjoying sex... I'm sure there is much to talk about.Remember that fluent

That's right, communication, that which is really

communication with your partner will help you gain

something so basic for any relationship in life, and

more

especially for love relationships where it is necessaryÂ

teamwork!

understanding,

more

complicity,

and

great

Photo: Camila GarcĂ­a

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