Lord Thompson Manor

The Lord Thompson Manor itself hails from the early twentieth century, so it comes as no surprise that this vintage venue is no stranger to elegant antiques.  Our flexible space can accommodate any style our modern Brides may prefer, but for those who love a bit of vintage in their Weddings, we can recommend a few extra touches of classic, old-fashioned elegance.

A vintage Wedding Dress can be startlingly glamorous.  A Bride can invoke society’s nostalgia for the best qualities of an era by wearing a gown from that period of time.  Some Brides achieve this effect by choosing modern Wedding Dresses that incorporate design elements representative of the desired era.  For example, a Bride looking to incorporate the style of the 1930’s might choose a dress similar in design to those made by Coco Chanel.

Antique and antique-inspired jewelry can also add a dash of vintage beauty to a Bride’s Wedding apparel.  Whether it is a single piece or an entire matched set, a Bride with vintage jewelry proves that old-fashioned can be extremely fashionable.  This can also serve as the Bride’s “Something Old.”  Antique jewelry can be particularly meaningful if it is a family heirloom.

By: Michelle Bery
Your wedding day can be the realization of a lifetime of dreams; you want everything to be perfect – from your dress to your flowers and everything in between. But, for most of us, planning the perfect wedding means doing so on a budget. And when it comes to high-end services such as photography, staying true to that budget can prove extremely difficult. However, with research, planning, and a significant dose of flexibility, you can find affordable wedding photography that will not only meet your budget restrictions but provide you with the beautiful photography you deserve.

Finding affordable wedding photography can be accomplished in a number of ways. Word of mouth is the most essential tool you can use to find those wedding services you want at a budget that works for you. Talk to friends or acquaintances that have held weddings similar in size and scope to what you’re planning to determine what vendors worked successfully within their budget.

Another avenue you may want to explore when it comes to finding affordable wedding photography is the venue where you are holding your reception. Clearly, reception sites host a variety of weddings throughout the year; they often have access to quality vendors who offer affordable services.

Some people may think that hiring a wedding planner works against a budget-conscious wedding, but the opposite is often true. Wedding planners will often pay for themselves with the money they save you in vendor fees. Because wedding planners work with photographers frequently, they often have established relationships that will save you money in the end.

But when it comes to affordable wedding photography, sometimes limiting the services you require rather than choosing a low-priced photographer will help you stay within your budget restrictions. If you have your heart set on a particular photographer that does beautiful work then compromise to get to the price that you need; perhaps have the photographer only shoot your ceremony and formal shots and then ask your guests to help take photographs throughout your reception to be gathered into an album at a later date.

Ultimately, affordable wedding photography is about creativity and flexibility. If you think outside the box and think of small ways to save money, eventually those small steps will add up to big savings.