They say the devil is in the details and when you’re planning a wedding it’s more true than ever. Couples pick everything from the perfect shade of blue to delicious favors for their guests. So here’s what we consider the best captures from all the details we witnessed in 2008. For an explanation of Best of the Best, click here.

 

Aaron’s picks: 

Okay, so I usually have an affinity for the elaborate. That being said, sometimes simple is best and this is definitely one of those times. Simple, beautiful, wonderful … I love it.

 

So simple may just be the theme for this category, but this time let’s add a little abstract. Just in case you can’t figure it out these are upside-down wine glasses at the bar. I really just like the depth and wonderful lines that leave you feeling a bit lost.

 

We really have an odd relationship with food at weddings. It’s often a work of art in itself, but we seldom eat it. Ususually we’re just too busy running around to worry about it. Besides that it’s somewhat of a tradition for us to pick up Chinese food on the way home. Anyways, this is probably my fav food shot of the year – fun plating and great lines to boot.

 

Sometimes I wonder why this is one of my favorites and yet I always come back to it, so now it’s on the list. Deal with it.

 

I didn’t really feel right not having a ring shot so this just slipped in the end. We have tons of great ring shots from the year, but the light makes this jump out at me.

 

 

Heather’s picks:

I absolutely love the details at the weddings so this is one of my hardest categories to choose for! I love how they set the tone for the day and pull everything together. Plus I know what it feels like to hem and haw over which shade of pink rose would make the best centerpiece. Yeah, I’ve been there.

Aaron and I almost agreed on our favorite pick, but this one edged out the bouquet because of the reaction it gets from people. There’s something so simple about this picture and I think people identify with that. And it’s a little tongue-in-cheek nod to the passion of a wedding – it just wouldn’t be the same on the “cold” faucet.

 

That being said, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this picture. Sitting here now, I almost feel bad that it got the silver – but I’m sticking to my choice. Not only is this bouquet amazing on it’s own, the photography treatment is perfect!

 

Unlike Aaron, I know why I love this picture – it’s simple but also has amazing depth. I notice the gorgeous name cards and then I’m drawn past that into the reception hall itself and that’s exactly where I want to go!

 

There are times when you’re shooting and you just know you nailed a shot. When the chef pulled me into the kitchen to shoot these desserts I was in heaven! Great light, beautifully staged desserts and rows and rows of them! This picture makes my mouth water!

 

If I could give an award for best details as a whole at a wedding, Michael and Ashley would win easily. The centerpieces at their reception were various succulents potted in an array of cigar boxes. Touches of orange, candles and tissue paper balls strung from the ceiling of the the Berg Event Space created an inviting and fun atmosphere!

 

I think this picture perfectly captures the decadence of a wedding. I love the attention to detail that Kindra gave to every part of her day and the cast of gorgeous yellow light from the chandelier is the perfect accent. Plus this has to be my favorite cake – possibly ever!

 

Next up – Reception!

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