Expo booth set up and ready for the weekend.

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Well it’s the first trip to Seattle since they added the toll to the bridge so we figured we should probably get the pass. Everyone in line was complaining. I tried to point out the positives. The ladies working liked me, but maybe not so much everyone else. 1f642

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I just read an article that said people regret not living a life true to themselves, one full of dreams and goals achieved. These are the things memories are made of.
With the expo coming up this thought really hit home. I admire all the energy and enthusiasm brides have in planning their weddings. It’s the same way I feel about my business. Let’s make it BIG, set lofty goals, fine tune the details, have fun, make great memories and enjoy the ride! It’s all so exciting. So, while your dream is to have a glorious wedding, mine dream is to capture the glory of your dream coming true. Let’s get together and make our dreams come true!

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YOU GOT THE RING… NOW WHAT?

By visiting the Seattle Wedding Expo, you will learn from the best in the business – all in one place all under one roof.

Seattle Wedding Expo

January 14-15, 2012

Seattle Center

299 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109

Phone: (206) 684-7200

Hours

Saturday; 10 am to 4 pm

Sunday; 11 am to 4 pm

Tickets: $15.00 – buy your tickets now and receive 2 for the price of 1!

MEET THE EXPERTS

Interview multiple vendors in one afternoon!

GET INSPIRATION

At the Wedding Expo you’ll be able to interview multiple wedding photographers, bridal salons, florists, caterers, wedding and reception sites, DJs, bakeries, and more — all in one fabulous afternoon. The show gives you the ability to compare prices, style and personalities right there on the spot. Ask questions and look for that special connection with your favorite company and then don’t hesitate to book them because their calendars usually fill up fast!

Get a closer look at what the vendors can do for you! Stroll through the wedding photography booths to get an idea of who will capture your style and character best.  Choose a photographer you feel you connect with and who’s art you like the best.

SHOULD I BRING SOMEONE WITH ME TO THE EXPO?

Yes! Your fiancé, family members, wedding party, and friends can be a great asset to you as you plan your wedding. They can collect information, provide valuable input, give you support, and assist in decision making. Over 50% of our brides bring several guests with them. Even if you can’t attend, please send anyone you wish to collect information for you, the show is completely open to the public.

The smartest thing you can do at an expo is book wedding vendors on the spot to take advantage of special discounts that may be expo only.  The next smartest thing is to book as many one-on-one consultations after the show as you can.  Sometimes, if you show the vendor you are genuinely interested in them by booking a consultation, they will extend their expo special until you meet again.  It’s a neat trick to allow you time to consider your options and still get a deal.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO THE EXPO

• Pre-Printed Address Labels/Business Cards are a definite time saver :  Many of the vendors will ask you for contact information to enter you in drawings to win extras for your wedding day. Filling out your name and phone number over and over can get tiring. Be sure to register with everyone so that you will be eligible to win the great prizes they give away. This also assists the vendor in following up with you.

• CHECKBOOK :  Some vendors offer special show discounts if you book them the day of the show. Keep in mind certain vendors can only handle one wedding per day and their date books fill quickly. For that must-have vendor, be ready to reserve your date!

• CALENDAR : You will want to bring a calendar with you so you can make appointments with the businesses that you have an interest in. Remember that the show is a bit overwhelming so as we said before you will want to schedule as many one-on-one consultations after the show as you can… One decision at a time and your calendar will help you keep all of your appointments in order.

HOW MUCH LITURATURE WILL I RECEIVE AT THE EXPO

You will acquire a lot of information from the show which is really wonderful. With so many vendors, expect a lot of material to be offered to you. Take what you want and what you feel you will need to make an informed decision about that company.

Ask for pricelists as well. You may also want to use a two bag system giving you the ability to sort the information you want into two bags of interest. Keep both so you will have access to everyone’s material for comparison.

SEE YOU AT THE SHOW

So shine up that new ring, and REGISTER to attend the Seattle Wedding Expo today. Here is your link to get the 2 for 1 discount pass https://secure.bridesclub.com/seattle/ordertickets.cfm . It’s the smartest decision you’ll ever make. (next to saying, “YES”)

While Families Are Together….

Year-end holidays are the perfect opportunity to bring loved ones together for a family portrait. When so many family members are home for the holidays, there is no better time to capture those family memories. We know that year-end holidays are packed full of activities for most families, so we are very flexible with our studio hours during this portrait season.

Do you have a loved one home from college? With all of you together, now is the perfect chance to get an updated family portrait on your wall.

Right now we are offering A FREE gift-size image for each child in the portrait.

Call Now – Sessions Limited – Don’t Be Disappointed!

Here is a reminder of timelines and our deadlines to guarantee you can still get your desired items in time for gifts or for yourself.

Deadlines are as follows:

Cards – December 5th

Prints – December 15th

Canvases and Albums – November 20th

Lastly, we will be taking some time off around the Holidays so it may take a little longer for us to respond to you around these dates:

– November 25th and 26th

– December 24th to January 1st

Thanks! 1f642

It’s hard to believe the Holidays are less than 3 months away! Another year has flown by. If you are as stressed as a lot of people are when the holiday gift-giving season rolls around, here’s a way that you can check off many family and friends from your holiday gift list.  For anyone that books their portrait session with us between October 7^th and November 15th, we will include an additional 25 Holiday cards or 11×14 print.

Family and children’s portraiture are always fun to do and make for a fun outing with the family. As much as we love them be sure to contact us ASAP to schedule your session.

Below are some sample cards to give you some ideas:

These can be ordered in sets of 25 with envelopes for $100

Portraits are the Perfect Gift for the Holiday Season. If your loved ones can’t remember what gift you gave them last Holiday Season, then it wasn’t a Portrait from Hildebrand Photography.

It’s also time to mention our deadlines to guarantee you can still get your desired items in time for gifts or for yourself. Deadlines are as follows:

Cards – December 5th

Prints – December 15th

Canvases and Albums – November 20th

Lastly, we will be taking some time off around the Holidays so it may take a little longer for us to respond to you around these dates:

– November 25th and 26th

– December 24th to January 1st

Our Booth at the Tacoma Fall Wedding Expo

Our Booth at the Tacoma Fall Wedding Expo
here is a link to Directions and Discount coupons  http://www.bridesclub.com/bridal-shows/tacoma-fall-wedding-expo.cfm

Congratulations, Jasmina and Tristan! It was such an honor for us to be part of your wedding celebration.  We wish you all the happiness in the world. You two were a delight to be with all day.

What’s not to like about these two yellow duckies on top of the cake?

Brandon and I are at Maggiano’s Italian Restaurant sipping delectable beverages from fancy glasses, slurping noodles and gazing lovingly into each others eyes…lol, okay maybe not the last part but still it’s a beautiful evening together. We are celebrating our Anniversary. If this were our first date it’d be a little rocky.  He caught me texting on my phone instead of paying attention to him…in my defense I thought he was texting too.  So, I quickly texted “love you sweetie!” and put my phone away.  We couldn’t think of anything to talk about that wasn’t our kids or photography.  It was funny actually. We both were like…”so, uh… how you doin?” Finally, we broke down and started talking shop together and had a great time with it.  It’s what we are passionate about and we are grateful to have this family and these dreams to share with each other. I choose to look at it as a positive…something that will make us stronger, bring us even closer to each other. I can’t wait to talk shop with Brandon on our anniversary next year.

Cheers!