Fair Game: The Oh-So-Uhmazing Locale of the Engage Sesh

Fair Game: The Oh-So-Uhmazing Locale of the Engage Sesh

June 26th, 2011 @ 11:35 am by Miss Sweet Cream
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I teased you with engagement sessions in meaningful, special places, like cooking classes, fishing holes, and garden plots. And I mentioned that I almost threw our big idea into the can after seeing the super, super amazing camping shots.

You’re probably thinking: OK, Sweet Cream! What’s this big idea anyway??

Well, hive…I might have mentioned the Sweet Creams’ history that started in grade school, so we decided to take it back there…yes, way back there.

Ever since the beginning of time (OK. Maybe I am exaggerating just a little. It was 1956 to be exact.), our little Catholic parish has held the biggest fair in town. People would get super excited to go ride the rides, eat cotton candy until they were ready to be sick, and hang out with their pals. During the summers of the late 1990s, Mr. Sweets and I were no exception to this rule. We just loved our town’s fair.

Image via Picable / Photographer: Lindsay Dean

So that is where we decided to have it: the fair.

And apparently, many couples have oh-so-lovely shots from their town fairs. Just look!!

Midsouth Delta Fair in Memphis, Tennessee:

Image via The Wedding Chicks / Photographer: Annabella Charles (formerly Asian Bees Photography)

Ohio State Fair in Columbus, Ohio:

Source: Silly Baby Blogging Girl / Photographer: Christa Kimble

Orange County Fair in Orange County, California:

Image via Kim Le Photography Blog / Photographer: Kim Le Photography

Orlando, Florida:

Images via Shannon Nicole Smith / Photographer: Shannon Nicole Smith

Wisconsin State Fair, West Allis, Wisconsin:

Image via Hanle Productions Blog / Photographer: Hanle Productions

Inspired by state fair:

Image via Love & Lavender / Photographer: Britney Smith Photography

What can beat balloons, slides, cotton candy, snow cones, and cuddly kisses on ferris wheels?

So I know it’s going to be crowded. And perhaps a little hot. But the pictures we could get with the excitement, bold colors, delish super-sugary treats, and our sweet little walk down memory lane is totally worth it. And I just know our uhmazing photographer, Brett Martelli, will deliver.

So, hive, any tips for the engagement sesh for me? Props? No props? One outfit or two? Bold print? Solid color? A stop-bein’-so-darn-nervous sip of a little somethin’ somethin’?

Help me, puuhleeeze!! I’m dying to know what you know.

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10 Responses to “Fair Game: The Oh-So-Uhmazing Locale of the Engage Sesh”

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weddingstars2012 (message) 430 posts, Helper bee

LOVE it! Makes me wish we had some history at fairs :/. Maybe next time lol. But I’m looking forward to the tips!

6/26/11 @ 2:08 pm (reply)

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TamJam (message) 208 posts, Helper bee

I would go with solid bold colors! I would use lots of props from the fair. Cotton candy, funnel cake, and corn dogs. Take pics near funny mirrors, rides and even a quiet moment by a tree. I would even be spontaneous with it and just go with the moment. One more…maybe get a pic while getting a characterture drawn of the two of u.

6/26/11 @ 2:27 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Hyena (message) 1,882 posts, Buzzing bee

I’d say bring an extra outfit, just so you have some variety! And I think you’ll have plenty of prop options there. You’ll be fine, this is a fab idea!

6/26/11 @ 4:35 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Tartlet (message) 3,207 posts, Sugar bee

Oh! This locale is going to make for such fun photos! I think bold, solid colors would look lovely, and when in doubt bring it all (if it’s not too much of a hassle of course).

6/26/11 @ 7:04 pm (reply)

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miss.qwerty (message) 895 posts, Busy bee

I agree about bold, solid colors probably being your best bet. No need to bring props - you’ll have so many on hands at the fair! Can’t wait to see the results.

6/26/11 @ 7:52 pm (reply)

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mariewest (message) 271 posts, Helper bee

Can’t wait to see them when they are done! I’m sure they will look wonderful.

6/26/11 @ 8:41 pm (reply)

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6/26/11 @ 10:18 pm (reply)

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Miss Pony (message) 4,174 posts, Honey bee

This is such a cute idea, I love it! I can’t wait to see how your pictures turn out!

6/26/11 @ 11:01 pm (reply)

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MissDarling (message) 92 posts, Worker bee

We just had our engagement photos shot at a huge carnival last week - it was such a great time! It allows a lot of opportunity to be silly and romantic. The photographer just sent us a teaser, and already the colour makes me sooo excited to see the rest!

I brought two outfits just to shake it up a little. Something casual that I would wear every day, and then something that is more ‘date night’ attire.

Whatever you choose, good luck!

http://gallery.weddingbee.com/photo/sneak-peek-at-the-darling-engagement-photos

6/27/11 @ 11:46 am (reply)

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