In truth there is not enough good things that I can say about Georgina and Jon at Something Blue. I'd first seen their work online while starting to plan and I loved their work, especially shots of the bridal party that weren't stiff shots. I t...hen saw them at a bridal fair but was worried about the price. I planned on trying to keep the budget pretty low. I did make an appointment with another photographer who was a little bit cheaper. My mom told me that I should at least make an appointment with Something Blue to really get a feel for them and compare to the cheaper photographer. They were such personable people, had shared interests, and really made us feel like a special couple even though we did not sign a contract. Well, there was no reason for me to even see the other photographer. I knew that anyone else would just get us some pictures but that Georgina and Jon would add to the experience. And they did.
Our engagement session was so much fun and although my husband and I were so nervous and felt silly having our pictures taken, in a matter of like ten minutes Georgina and Jon had made us feel so comfortable by talking like we were old friends. And when we got to see the engagement photos, we were amazed. They were gorgeous photos and we actually looked good.
The thing with Georgina is that she is not just a photographer. She wants to help her couples in their planning as well. We had talked about how my husband and I didn't really want flowers because we weren't flower people and how I was a bookaholic. She found a bouquet of book paper roses and posted it on their blog or facebook (or both?). Then when they posted our engagement session on their blog, she remembered how I said my mom always wanted pictures of us but how we tried to get out of them. On the blog, she wrote, "This one's for you, mom." It is more than customer service that they bring to your wedding, it is a real love for the wedding and the brides and grooms that they work with.
To the wedding itself. First of all, we wouldn't have had a smooth wedding without her. The night of the rehearsal, she was the one who told us who walks with who, when they walk, where they stand, what we do. If not for her, I think we all would have been lost. Then of course, she told us how we were supposed to cut the cake at the wedding. If not for her, it would have been a bumpy ride.
So that is for the experience itself. Now, for the photos. I loved them which I think is obvious from my review. But I think it would be better to provide other people's reactions:
"They are great, just beautiful. Very impressed." Maid of honor.
"The pics are so good. You look amazing. They should do my wedding." Bridesmaid
"I know which one I am going to order, it's a great one of you guys [bride+groom], even though you're liking making out." Bridesmaid/sister of the groom
"We have a list like a mile long that we want to order." Dad/step-mom of groom.
"Oh, I love this one." (next slide) "Ohh, I really love this one." (next slide) "Oh, they did such a wonderful job." Teary mother of the bride
"Jon made dorks like us look cool." Groom (on himself and the groomsmen
I will recommend to everyone I know who tells me they are getting married. Literally everyone. If you want amazing photographers (two for the price of one, really) who care about YOUR wedding, then pick Something Blue.