Wednesday, July 22, 2015

An introduction to wedding design by Brad Harrington

An introduction to Wedding Design

Newly Engaged? Let us inspire you and give you some basic information that will help you design and plan your wedding.
Space is limited to 40 people and tickets are required. Please click the link above to reserve your space today!
"Let Us Design Something For You!"

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Winter Wedding Show at HF

Winter Wedding Show
 
 
Event Planning

(603) 437-4030

Come unwind and be inspired by some fresh floral ideas for your big day.
We will offer refreshments and design demonstrations throughout the day. We will also have special offers for everyone that registers to attend.
There will be a 15.00 charge per person to help ensure everyone that RSVP's attends. Space will be limited.
RSVP here and call the store 603.437.4030 Tuesday thru Friday from 9am to 5pm to secure your spot.

Winter Wedding Show at Harrington Flowers

Winter Wedding Show at HF

Come unwind and be inspired by some fresh floral ideas for your big day.
We will offer refreshments and design demonstrations throughout the day. We will also have special offers for everyone that registers to attend.
There will be a 15.00 charge per person to help ensure everyone that RSVP's attends. Space will be limited.
RSVP here and call the store 603.437.4030 Tuesday thru Friday from 9am to 5pm to secure your spot.


Harrington Flowers is located at 539 Mammoth Rd in Londonderry NH 03053



Thursday, November 20, 2014

Holiday Wine and Design at Harrington Flowers

Join us Monday evening 11/24 at 6pm for a fun evening of wine and flowers.
Design your very own Thanksgiving centerpiece!
Cost of class is only 50.00 per person and includes all materials.
Call to RSVP 603.437.4030
Sign Up Here

Saturday, August 30, 2014

The Wedding Event at HF

Join us here at HF on September 7th for our annual Wedding Event!
Event starts at 10:30 here at 539 Mammoth Rd in Londonderry NH.
The Wedding Event at HF Click the link to RSVP or email us at harringtonflowers@gmail.com to be entered to win 200.00 in free wedding flowers!

Thursday, May 9, 2013

A Guest Post from our friends at Rick Bouthiette Photography







He asked, you said yes. Now what?

 Congratulations, you're engaged. Now you're wondering, “what the heck do I do now?” Well, here’s some helpful advice to help you with the very important area of choosing your photographer. 

What style you like

Today's wedding photography like everything else comes in various styles. You have traditional which is more posed, journalistic which is more candid, and then you might have a blend of the two. When it comes to your formal pictures you might like the traditional, posed, look at the camera and smile look,  a glamour/fashion look, or maybe something really artistic and more of a landscape look taking in the beautiful surroundings and you are a small part of the pictures. Depending on your venue location, your personal taste and what the end use (album, wall art, etc.) these are all things to consider.

 

What your needs are

We all have different needs. While one bride might want a nice, leather bound album as a keepsake, another might be a scrap -booker and want just the digital files. You might be more interested in something for your wall like a large gallery wrap or a wall grouping. As for the coverage, is getting ready important to you? Are you doing the First Look? Are pictures of the entire reception important? How about the family pictures? All of these considerations affect the hours of coverage. Allowing ample time to cover all aspects of your photography will mean more in terms of investment, but planning enough time will make your day much more relaxing.

 

Know your budget

If you followed our suggestions on on Things To Do After Your Engagement you probably have a rough budget. Typically we find that our clients’  budget for photography is about 12-18% of their total wedding budget. Depending on how important pictures are to them it might be even higher. According to a recent article on Huffington Post,  21% of the brides said they would spend more on photography if they could do their wedding again.

 

Searching - The web is your friend

Use the web to search for photographers. By looking at websites you can get a feel for the photographer and their style. Think about these things: Do the images move you? Do you like the presentation? Is there consistency? Do you like most, if not all of what you see? Choose a style that you like and if they have pricing or at least price starting points add them to your list. If there is no price listed and you love their work, add them to your list anyway.

 

How much? Is that really the only question?

So you've never planned a wedding before, much less had to choose a wedding photographer. The only thing we know to ask is "How much?" It's OK to ask for package and pricing information in your initial email but there are a lot of other things to consider when choosing a photographer. We suggest making an appointment to meet and discuss your wedding once you have narrowed your choices down to 4 or 5 photographers. A face to face meeting can reveal a lot of things (both positive and sometimes negative) that can help with your final decision. And remember the old saying, you get what you pay for.

 

How many pictures?

We've heard it all... even that one photographer is going to deliver 3,000 pictures on disk. Really? Do you think that's a good thing? Who wants to look at 3,000 pictures? It doesn't take 3,000 pictures to tell the story of your day and you will go crazy sorting through that many pictures. 

Websites. Do they tell the truth?

Let's face it. Photographers put  nothing but their best work on their website. Sure, it's impressive, but it might be a good idea to see more. When you meet with a photographer ask if you can see a whole wedding. That gives you a pretty good idea what you can expect as far as quality, consistency & overall style. Did they capture the day without gaps? Did they capture the emotion? Did they capture the ambiance of the venue? 

Have they worked at your venue? Does it matter?

A lot of people ask and think it makes a difference if a photographer has photographed a wedding at their chosen venue in the past. Does it matter? We don't think so. We are pretty sure the sun rises and sets the same and that our equipment will perform as well at any venue. It's about being prepared... Visiting the venue prior to the wedding and planning concepts and an outline for your photos. A professional photographer can take exceptional photos no matter the location. 

What do others say?

Ask other people what their experience was with a photographer. Check reputable website like WeddingWire.com and TheKnot.com  for client reviews. Ask your wedding planner or wedding coordinator for their opinion or suggestions. 

It's a long day. Do you "Click"?

You will spend more time with your wedding photographer than anyone else on your big day. That's another reason we highly recommend you meet face to face. As human beings, our relationships are based on personal taste. We're all different. While one person might find a photographer to be friendly and personable, you may not. If you don't "click", it's going to be a long day and your uneasiness will show in your pictures. 

Submitted by:

Rick Bouthiette

Rick Bouthiette Photography

603.483.5355

www.masterevent.com

 

Sunday, May 5, 2013

The Wedding Event at HF

Please join us for our third annual Wedding Event at HF.
Come see the latest trends in wedding floral design and get inspired!
This event will be held at HF 16.5 East Broadway in Derry NH on June 23rd 2013.
Light refreshments will be served and our staff will be on hand to answer questions in a relaxed no pressure atmosphere.
Interested in attending this unique event? Email us at harringtonflowers@gmail.com or go to our FB page and learn more about this event.

Respectfully, Brad Harrington