Jamye Perelli Photography » Engagement Session

Amber & Eric – East Texas Engagement Portraits

jamyeper — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:37:43 +0000

Amber and Eric are a super nice couple currently living in Houston but getting married right here in East Texas at the beautiful Victorian House located in Kaufman, Texas. Their recent engagement session was done partially in our portrait studio and partially outside. They are a lighthearted funny couple who enjoys laughing. Just my kind of people! Amber and Eric I appreciate your trust in me and the vision I have for your wedding day. I look forward to seeing you guys again very soon!

Gaby & Kevin Engagement Photos – Athens, Texas

jamyeper — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:43:44 +0000

Gaby and Kevin’s engagement session in Athens, Texas was the first official engagement session of 2012. I thoroughly enjoyed traipsing around the downtown Athens, Tx. square with Kevin and Gaby looking for fun places to photograph them. I love doing engagement portraits for many reasons but the best one is that it gives me an opportunity to get to know you such much better as a couple. Kevin and Gaby are a cute, fun loving couple with lighthearted attitudes. I enjoyed creating these images for you guys and look forward to your wedding!

Meghan & Josh

jamyeper — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 06:34:09 +0000

Meghan & Josh have a great sense of style and undeniable chemistry. They love all things vintage and incorporated various vintage items into their Engagement Session. The resulting potraits are a great representation of this couple. They were both so easy and comfortable to work with. As you can see, love was in the air!

Two Sisters, Two Ceremonies, One Floating Reception

jamyeper — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 16:30:11 +0000

Over the Labor Day Holiday I had the pleasure of shooting back to back wedding ceremonies for the Dobbs sisters. Susan & CJ’s wedding ceremony took place at Elmwood Gardens in Palestine, Texas. Two days later Ashley & Scott exchanged their vows at The Little Chapel in the Woods in Denton, Texas.

I loved spending so much time with the same people and getting to know them just a bit better. Both couples scheduled plenty of time for their portraits. It is such a pleasure to be able to work in an un-rushed manner. It allows everyone to relax and allows me to be creative and give my clients a large variety of fun portraits. My advice to bride’s and grooms planning their weddings. Always schedule ample time for your wedding photography…..you will not regret it in the end.

Okay sorry I got a little side tracked there. Ashley & Susan planned a joint wedding reception on a large party boat on Lake Lewisville. What better way to set the mood for your reception then watching the sun set as you float out for 4 hours of dancing, fun, laughter and some very touching moments. Let me just say there was not a dry eye in the place during the toasts. Yes, even me who witnesses similar exchanges on a regular basis had to hold back a few tears.

Ashley and Scott and Susan and CJ your wedding ceremonies and reception were beautiful, moving and just a while lot of fun. Thank you for letting us be a part of it!

www.ElmwoodGardens.com
www.facebook.com/Elmwood Gardens

LittleChapelInTheWoods
www.facebook.com/LittleChapelInTheWoods

You can see all of the images from both wedding ceremonies and the reception here. http://pictage.com/905212

Choosing Your Wedding Venue

jamyeper — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 18:57:36 +0000

Oct. 2010 guest blog article written by April Bishop

A fall shot of the beautiful wedding and event venue the Victorian House, Kaufman Texas

It’s no secret that planning your wedding can be as stressful as it is exciting. So how do you pick when there are so many to choose from? Should you have the ceremony and reception in the same location?

Here are some important things you may wish to consider when choosing a venue. Of course, you need to decide which of these is most important to you as you make your decision.

1.Cost – the cost of the venue overall – compare closely and be sure to find out what all is included, and what is extra. Some venues have hidden charges that are not always visible on their price list; these could include service charges, gratuities, extra guest fees, extra time fees, etc. In the Dallas area, for example, many venues have a 15 to 25% “service charge” on top of their normal package pricing. Ask each venue to give you a complete quotation up front so you know what you are expected to pay.

2. Location/space – The rule of thumb is that 75% of your invited guests will attend. That is, if you invite 100 guests (about 50 invitations), you can realistically expect about 75 to attend if the venue is within a couple hours’ driving distance of your guests’ homes. (If many of your guests are out of town travelers, that percentage may be smaller.) Therefore, consider the 75% rule when choosing your venue space. Does the venue hold that many seated guests at one time? Also, if the reception and ceremony are held in the same place, you will not lose guests in between the two events.

3. Reputation – Many online resource sites offer review sections for local suppliers. See what other people are saying about that venue and exactly what their complaints are, if any (sometimes you must consider the source! Some people just aren’t happy no matter what.)

4. Lodging – If the venue is a bit of a drive for most guests, be sure there is on-site lodging or at least several hotels within 10 minutes of the venue. You certainly don’t want guests to drive tired, or heaven forbid, after drinking. *TIP* – many hotels near your venue likely offer a discount if you are having an event nearby. ASK FOR IT.

5. Ambience – The décor and “feel” of the venue is usually the major deciding factor for most couples. If you like a formal atmosphere, a large hotel may be to your liking. If you want something more elegant but comfortable, a mansion-style location might be more suitable.

No matter what location you choose, remember that many items on their price list can be negotiable. Some venues offer discounts for off-peak days and times. It never hurts to ask what amenities they can offer you for free or at a discount, especially after you’ve visited several venues and are aware of what the competition is offering!

Thank you to April Bishop owner of The Victorian House, an event venue located in Kaufman Texas, for providing this helpful article about choosing a venue for your wedding. The Victorian House should be on your list of places to visit if you are planning an East Texas Wedding.

April Bishop
The Victorian House
3950 FM 987
Kaufman, Texas 75142

www.thevictorianhouse.net
www.facebook.com/The Victorian House

Priscilla & Ryan’s Wedding

jamyeper — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 21:22:05 +0000

Priscilla & Ryan’s wedding photography story starts with their engagement portrait session which we shot at the Dallas Arboretum followed by Priscilla’s bridal portrait session taken in the Turtle Creek Park area in Dallas, Texas. The wedding ceremony was held at Royal Lane Baptist Church with a beautiful reception at the Sheraton Downtown Dallas. Priscilla is a super sweet person. Combined with Ryan’s laid back, easy going personality and you have a very likable couple that was very easy to work with. Congratulations Priscilla and Ryan! It really was a pleasure working with you and your families!

Photography: Jamye Perelli

http://www.jamyeperelli.com

903-887-3830
info@jamyeperelli.com

DJ Services: Kenneth Cooley
Digital DJ’s

http://www.digitaldjsofdallas.com

214-587-6887
ken@digitaldjsofdallas.com

Wedding Ceremony:Royal Lane Baptist Church
6707 Royal Lane
Dallas,Texas 75203

Reception:Sheraton Downtown
400 North Olive Street
Dallas,Texas 75201

Stone Oak Ranch Wedding Book Design

jamyeper — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:58:13 +0000

Several new wedding photography blog posts are currently in the works. In the meantime check out this wedding book design from Morgan and Rogers wedding held earlier this year at Stone Oak Ranch. A beautiful country venue right here in East Texas.

Mindy & Matthew’s Wedding at The Victorian House Kaufman, Texas

jamyeper — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:05:09 +0000

Mindy and Matt had a beautiful East Texas wedding recently at The Victorian House in Kaufman, Texas. A chapel ceremony followed by a fun reception full of happy faces and crazy dancers. Mindy and Matt really know how to have a good time! It was a pleasure to a part of the celebration.

A few of our favorite images from Mindy & Matthew’s Wedding.

To view more of our favorite images watch the Slide Show below:

To view all the images from Mindy & Matthew’s Wedding follow this link, http://pictage.com/815102.

Vendors that helped make this wedding a success:

Wedding Venue
The Victorian House
972-962-3428
http://www.thevictorianhouse.net

Florist
Darby Burkey
214-460-5361

Carly & Allen’s Wedding Featured in BScene

jamyeper — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:35:46 +0000

Carly & Allen’s East Texas wedding was recently featured in the Tyler Texas based lifestyle magazine Bscene.

Here is a scan of the Cover and Featured Pages.

Lauren & Matthew’s East Texas Wedding

jamyeper — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:50:03 +0000

You might recognize Matthew & Lauren from a few previous posts. Their wedding was on May-1-2010 at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Forney, Texas. The reception was held at one of our favorite wedding venues in Kaufman, Texas The Victorian House.
If you would like to see more images from their wedding view the slide show below or visit www.pictage.com/805098

Here are a few of the Vendors we had the pleasure of working with for Lauren & Matt’s Wedding.

Wedding Reception Venue
www.thevictorianhouse.net

Photography By- Jamye Perelli
www.jamyeperelli.com
903-887-3830

Make Up By-Rachelle Espindola
http://rinarachelle.com/
makeupbyrachelle@aol.com
(903) 567-6595