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First Look Wedding Photos: What to Know

Traditionally, the first time a groom would see his beautiful bride in her wedding dress was when she first walked down the aisle. Photographers and videographers are as prepared as they can be to capture this moment. But imagine how taking first look wedding photos can change everything. With a first look, your photographer can set up and position themselves perfectly to capture the first time your groom sees you without any distractions from guests trying to see you too. Since the first look also covers most of your formal pictures, you now can spend that time with your guests during cocktail hour.

Maple Tree Farm – A Brand New Venue

Complete Weddings + Events Albany, NY is excited to announce we will be partnering with Maple Tree Farm in Pattersonville, NY.

We are honored once again with the Couples’ Choice Award!

The Perfect Wedding Entrance Songs For Your Bridal Party

Looking for a song you and fiancé or your wedding party can enter your reception to? We’ve categorized top wedding entrance songs into three sections, from the old school to the new school, and some pop hits from the 90s and early 2000s in between! All the songs listed and more are also featured on our Spotify playlist: wedding entrance songs if you want to listen while you read on!

Emily + Mitchel • The Adelphi Hotel • Saratoga Springs, NY

Emily and Mitchel were married in July 2020 at the newly remodeled and beautiful Adelphi Hotel in historic Saratoga Springs, NY.  Saratoga Spring offers a rich history and plenty of excitement throughout downtown and the surrounding area.  From the racetrack and Congress Park to the amazing and unique shops downtown has to offer.

There is an auto museum offering everything from classic race cars to some of the most luxurious vehicles ever built.  The world-famous National Dance Museum is minutes from downtown.  If your traveling to Saratoga Springs to attend a wedding or maybe it’s your big day, plan to spend time exploring this rare NY gem.

Meet the Team That Makes Your Day Special

We have assembled the best coordinators, planners, professionals and designers in the area to complete your day!  Come meet us!

Albany Bachelorette Party Ideas – Make it an Experience

While we watch wedding traditions fly out the window (throwing rice, not seeing each other before the ceremony, getting married outside of a church), Bachelorette Party traditions are changing as well. Or at least they might need to depending on the bride-to-be.  Gone are the night outs alone.  Now this celebration is a day event (or more) for the best of friends to spend much needed time together in this world of fast-paced lives.  In the Capital Region there are a plethora of activities to make it a day to celebrate and reminisce on.  Here are some of the best places in the area to explore and relax.

6 Reasons Why You Should Live Stream Your Capital Region Wedding

Micro Wedding in Albany Ideas – How to Plan & Where to Start

Considering having a micro wedding in Capital Region? These smaller events are not only a cost-saving alternative to a traditional wedding with 150+ guests, but they’re an intimate affair that can be as unique as you and your partner. Since they are on a smaller scale, there are more options for locations, catering, seating, and activities that can’t easily be recreated at a large Capital Region event. 

Outdoor Weddings in Albany NY

No matter the season, when our photographers step outdoors and capture a stunning wedding day scene, it makes for some of the best photos of the day. Hosting Outdoor Weddings in Albany NY can be risky since we can’t control Mother Nature, but the reward is refreshing wedding photos you’ll want to display forever! 

If you’re looking at outdoor wedding venues for your ceremony or reception, you’ll also find plenty of inspiration for seating, alters, and floral in this outdoor wedding venue collection! Bring on the sun, clouds, mist, and snow, and relive these stunning outdoor weddings!