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Wedding: F & T - Coral Beach Club & Mid Ocean Club - Bermuda

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Wedding: F & T - Coral Beach Club & Mid Ocean Club - Bermuda

From the moment Fleming and Tyler got in touch with me, I knew they would be wonderful clients! Fleming - originally from Alabama… like my Grandfather’s family (Roll Tide) - and Tyler - from the DC area… like myself - and I hit it off from the start. The morning of the wedding started off at Coral Beach and Tennis Club. While the ladies got ready, Tyler and his guy friends squeezed in a game of golf before putting on their tuxes. From there, we were off to Holy Trinity Church for the Ceremony and over to the Mid Ocean Club for the Reception. From start to finish, the day was spectacular!

Fiander Foto: Wedding & Event Videography

Fiander Foto: Wedding & Event Videography

We have some super exciting news ~ we’ve teamed up with one of the best videographers on the island! You can now add a video services to your photography package! I’ve worked with Lara for years - literally years - and finally, we have teamed up to offer our clients a more simplistic booking process. Looking for both photography and video - then look no further!

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Hindu Wedding: A & T - Hamilton Princess, Bermuda

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Hindu Wedding: A & T - Hamilton Princess, Bermuda

Welcome to “Wedding Wednesday” ~ let’s check out this awesome wedding at the Hamilton Princess in Bermuda! The couples’ events took place over several days and I worked closely with an amazing team of vendors to make sure their wedding was perfect. My time with the couple started the day before the wedding at the “Making of the Bride” gathering. Later that same evening, I had the pleasure of capturing their Rehearsal Dinner. On the day of the actual wedding ~ I started with the Groom for his “getting ready” shots at 7:30am - just after sunrise… and what a glorious sunrise!

A "Covid" Elopement - Lauren & Ed at Horseshoe Bay & The Loren

A "Covid" Elopement - Lauren & Ed at Horseshoe Bay & The Loren

Lauren and Ed were married in the "midst” of a pandemic. With their masks, wedding attire, and dog - the two “tied the knot” at Bermuda’s beautiful Horseshoe Bay Beach. After which, they held a virtual reception at The Loren. (How cool, right?) This included a virtual cocktail hour via Zoom with several of their friends and family members. They also held their First Dance and Cake Cutting over Zoom. From there, we went over to The Residence at The Loren. Lauren - being a documentary filmmaker - and Ed - being a doctor - both shared a common love of English Sparking wine. They cracked open a bottle and we set off onto the beach for our sunset photos - the perfect ending to an elopement!

Interview - The Royal Gazette | Bermuda + Wedding Industry Finances + Covid-19

Interview - The Royal Gazette | Bermuda + Wedding Industry Finances + Covid-19

We’ve received some good news for Bermuda’s Wedding Industry: Premier Burt recently announced that small wedding ceremonies with ten people or less - including the officiant - are now permitted during Phase 1 of reopening. With this announcement, The Royal Gazette asked if they could speak with me about how Covid-19 has financially affected the wedding industry on the island. Emily of Bermuda Event Solutions and Nikki Begg of Bermuda Bride were also interviewed; two amazing wedding planners I’ve had the pleasure of working with. I’m looking forward to capturing small ceremonies and elopements - our first one is only a few weeks away and I plan to wear an N95 mask, gloves, shoot with long lenses, and keep a wide distance between myself and the clients.

~ Elopements & Small Ceremony Portfolio - Click “Here” ~

Fiander Foto: Stress Free Experience with Coronavirus

Fiander Foto: Stress Free Experience with Coronavirus

I don’t know about you - but - the last few weeks have been a little stressful with the daily updates on the Coronavirus. I wanted to reach out to the amazing “Fiander Foto Family” and touch on a few things regarding this virus and how it may relate to your bookings, rescheduling, and cancellations. In short, I’d like to ensure a stress free booking experience as we all navigate these “uneasy waters” surrounding the coronavirus.

De Shop - Portion of Proceeds Donated to VA & BDA Covid-19 Crisis

De Shop - Portion of Proceeds Donated to VA & BDA Covid-19 Crisis

Well - Covid-19 has cause quite a few issues around the globe I would say. My husband and I - both of us being small business owners - have felt the raft quite hard already. Although we still want to help out in any creative way we can. A few months ago, I launched a very silent temporary shop for various types of framed prints and photo products. The launch was so silent that I only told my folks - my #1 Fiander Fans. I say temporary shop because I’m currently in the process of working with WpCustom to have an official launch with a new website in the coming months. In attempts to help out with the Covid-19 Crisis, I wanted to share my temporary shop publicly. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Arlington Food Assistance Center in Virginia (my home state) and Meals on Wheels in Bermuda.

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Feature - Scottish Wedding | "Dress Stories"

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Feature - Scottish Wedding | "Dress Stories"

Special thanks to Scottish Weddings for putting together a “wee” write-up about my super-awesome bride, Janine, and her two wedding dresses! Janine had a brilliant approach to finding her wedding dress(es): she rented one and borrowed the other. You can read all about her rented dress from Still White and her grandmother’s borrowed wedding dress by clicking “here”.