5 Steps How to Write Vows

Photo by: Rivets and Roses Photographer Jackson Faith

Here are 5 steps on how to write vows on your wedding day:

1. Think about your relationship.

How did it all start? Think about how you felt when you first met and fell in love with each other.

2. One-two promises.

Promises are important when writing your vows. Think about some specific promises you know you can make that are unique to your relationship.

3. Set a tone.

Poetic and humorous is a good mix, and stay true to who you are. Either way you go make sure to add in the romance.

4. Let it all out.

What about them inspires you, and how has life gotten better after finding each other? Affirm your love, and admiration for your partner. Let it all out!

5. One-two minutes!

Pick a few main points that are most meaningful to you. If you feel like you want to say more send a card to you partner with a gift earlier in the day of your wedding day.

Modern / Real Life / Boudoir

I've been photographing some boudoir sessions lately and I have to tell you it's soooo awesome! Working with incredible women and helping them see how fabulous they are is so rewarding. I just wanted to share a little peek of a recent shoot.  Nothing over the top crazy, just some modern, real life, beautiful art.  :)

Spring Styled Shoot // Published! (post by Desiree)

I've been working on a few styled shoots over here in Norway.  Just like Minnesota, the Norwegians are itching to get rid of the snow and soak up some spring time sun! I was SOOO HAPPY to have this styled shoot PUBLISHED on the Norwegian Wedding Blog.  How cooool!?  Just had to share a few of my personal favorite here too of course! Thanks to all the fabulous vendors who worked on this!

Cake: Chelsea's Cool Cakes

Styling & Design: Desiree Mostad & Chelsea Hill

Model: Victoria Revina

Photography: Desiree Mostad

Dresses & Accessories: Brudesalongen i Stavanger

Flowers: Sølvberget Blomster

Location: Tou Scene, Stavanger

Siw & Jan Frode // Norway (post by Desiree)

I had the absolute pleasure and honor of photographing Siw and Jan Frode on their wedding day.  The two were married last month on TV as part of a Norwegian television series!  We got a chance to head to the sea and and downtown of Haugesund, Norway juuuust before there was no light left in the day.  Siw wore 2 incredible Leila Hafzi dresses. Simply stunning! Check out this video of Siw picking out her wedding dress with Leila!

Beautiful people below!

Bridal Fair Madness! (post by Desiree)

In case you didn't get a chance to head out and visit us at one of the bridal fairs last Saturday, here is a little peek into our European Booth!  The Rivets crew had a booth at Den store Bryllupsfesten (The big wedding party) and MN Bride's, Look of Love.  I had such an AWESOME time meeting all the bride-to-be's, grooms, designers, and stylists.  I was also lucky enough to be right next to Chelsea's Cool Cakes...which kept an incredible aroma of sweet chocolate cake surrounding me all day.  Yes, yes I ate lots of samples.....Oh dear. Don't forget // You can still get in on the fair offer if you book by this Friday!  Just give us a hollar! 

A Stroll Downtown (post by Desiree)

This week is a week of inspiring meetings and prepping for our upcoming Bridal Fairs! Before catching the bus on my way home this morning, I snapped a few photos.  Yep, it's quite cold and people are bundled up here in Norway too! (ok, maybe it's not as cold as Northern MN..hehe) Let's embrace the cute hats and scarfs...the bit of sun....and the cold?!  ;)