Boudoir shoots are becoming a really big deal in the wedding photography world. More and more brides are turning to them as a fun way to relieve some stress in the midst of all of their wedding planning madness.

A great way to get comfortable with your photographer before the Big Day, these photos are also an awesome—and unexpected!—gift for your hubby-to-be.

Aida Krgin of Krgin Photography has recently added herself to the growing list of Hudson Valley photographers that offer this fun service. She was also nice enough to give us a little insight into boudoir shoots.

BHVWE: Why should a bride do a boudoir shoot? What can she get out of it?

KRGIN PHOTOGRAPHY: The opportunity exists in boudoir photography for a woman to look and feel as beautiful as she imagines herself to be. These images can be a fun-filled, pampering experience for a woman and they also make a great gift for the man in her life.

BHVWE: Do you have any tips on what a bride can do to relax before her boudoir shoot?

KRGIN PHOTOGRAPHY: A woman may come into a boudoir session with a bit of hesitation and a little fear about how she may be captured in photographs. But she always leaves with her head held high and a proud look on her face.

Encouragement and reassurance during the session is essential to maintaining a fun and calm environment. I want my clients to come into a boudoir session, relax, and enjoy the experience.

These sessions can take place in their home--which helps to put them at ease--or in a hotel where I would have either a tea and treats spread or a wine and cheese spread.

When I meet clients for the first time for a consultation, we spend time chatting and getting to know each other. I think it's important that we get to know each other on a personal level.

I find that brides are looking for a creative and unique gift to give her fiancé on their wedding eve or wedding day. Imagine the groom’s surprise as he opens a box featuring a classy, stylish, couture book of images of his bride as his pre-wedding gift!

BHVWE: Do you have any advice for props or clothing choices?

KRGIN PHOTOGRAPHY: I tell my clients to bring several choices. Bring things that make you feel sexy whether that's a pair of jeans or sexy lingerie. Bring something of your fiancé's, wedding accessories, jewelry.

Photos courtesy of Krgin Photography

My five-year old daughter is obsessed with fairy tales and fables. She takes them in like a sponge, latching on to every minute detail. What does this have to do with weddings, you ask? More than you think!

Children's literature is overflowing with amazing inspiration for your wedding. Think about Aurora's stroll through the forest or the color palette in the Madeline stories. You can easily take seemingly small details like these and design your entire wedding around it.

My daughter and I read the story of King Midas not too long ago and I couldn't help but think about what amazing inspiration it is for a fall wedding. Think gold--and lots of it!

Warm and luxurious, gold is stunning when paired with fall colors. There's something so regal about it. Whether you use it to create a warm ambiance at your reception, sprinkle your girls in it or drape yourself in golden gown, you can't go wrong!

Fleur Wood  :: JS Collections

clockwise from top left: Something Jeweled, BCBGMAXAZRIA,
Jennifer Casady, GB Couture by Emily & Ashley

Klub Nico  ::  Martinez Valero

Myra Kim  ::  Hitherto for BHLDN

Jennifer Garry is a writer and accessories designer living in Westchester, NY with her husband and daughter. When she's not up to her ears in kiddie crafts, you can find her swimming in a pool of beads. Her obsessions include tea, chocolate, sarcasm and her daughter's giggle--any of which can be used to coax her from her little jewelry-making fantasy world.

Happy SHOESDAY, everyone! Did you survive the weekend? I spent my time (shockingly) shoe shopping.

And I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m OBSESSED with brown shoes. I think that the fall bug has really bitten me, because I just can’t get enough of them. Maybe it’s the fact that my wedding colors were peach/orange/brown... and no, I did NOT get married in the 70’s. My mom did. And I always thought her colors totally rocked.

So here’s the deal this week: there are SO many beautiful brown shoes out there that I really, really had to narrow it down. I made a decision to break up my selections based on similarities of the shoes... so if you don’t see something you like right away, keep reading.

I’m pretty (like, 99.9%) positive that I’ve honestly included something for everyone in this post.

Unless you don’t like brown... and if that’s the case, why are we talking? How about this... you keep an open mind, and I’ll share some pretty amazing shoes with you. Okay? Okay.

Brown Flats

I’m going to start off with some really simple shoes. For those of you who are all about comfort, these shoes are for you.

A little bit of casual, and a little bit of comfy. Enjoy!

From top left: Toms Classic Canvas Slip-On, FRYE Regina Ballet Flat,
Nine West Laboheme Flat, TOMSClassic Burlap Slip-On

Do you love them? Hate them? If you haven’t noticed, I’m slightly in love with Toms shoes.

I own WAY too many pairs, and wish I’d discovered them sooner so that I could have worn them to my wedding. But I also love the other two pairs of flats. ESPECIALLY the Nine West. FABULOUS!

Brown Heels

So you don’t want to wear flats. That’s okay. I understand, honest.

That’s why I found these amazing heels, just for you. There’s a little bit of casualness, a little bit of glam... *sigh* I love brown shoes.

From top left: Pour La Victoire Irina II Pump, Carlos by Carlos Santana Prestige Pump,
Seychelles Hamburg Pump, SeychellesVeder Pump

Are you in love yet? The details alone! If you’re still not convinced, then maybe you’re a boot person?

I hope so, because that’s what's coming next!

Brown Boots

I love a good ankle boot. They’re fantastic, and can be worn with long or short dresses, pants, shorts, pajamas... okay, maybe that’s taking it a little far.

But you get my meaning. These boots are FANTASTIC (just check out the super-fantasticly-wonderful details on the two middle pairs!! I think I'm in love...)!

From left: Miz Mooz Foster Ankle Boot, BCBGeneration Laddies Ankle Boot,
Seychelles Theory Ankle Boot, Miz Mooz Sabine Ankle Boot Ankle

Ankle boots aren’t your thing either? Okay, okay. I found some rockin’ tall boots, too.

From left: Miz Mooz Amelia Boot, L.A.M.B. Prudence Boot,
Miz Mooz Siri Boot, Cole HaanTalia Boot

So, what do you think of brown now? I love browns any time of year, and brown, chocolate, taupe, whatever you call it, is the perfect compliment for those fall wedding colors.

Brea Gunn is a blogger and writer living in Houston, TX with her husband and son. When she's not hyperventilating as a result of chasing her son, Smalls, you will find her immersed in any one of her writing projects. Her current obsessions include shoes of any kind, healthy eating, fashion, and sewing. According to her husband, she is very opinionated. Brea doesn't always agree with him.

Feathers are having a major fashion moment. Whether in the form of bohemian hair extensions and long earrings or super-feminine bridal headpieces, they're everywhere!

I'm loving the idea of incorporating this light, airy and whimsical symbol into your wedding. But don't feel like you have to stick with a white, fluffy feather to make it work! Bold metal designs as well as more bohemian pieces can work just as fabulously. It's your day. If you decide to do feathers, do them your way.

Here are some pieces to jump start your imagination!

clockwise from top left: Windsor Sterling cuff, Boho Plunder hair extensions, Aldo sandal,
Three Birds Designs bracelet, Butter pump, Gilded Shadows headpiece,
R.J. Graziano necklace, Frill Designs headband

Jennifer Garry is a writer (with a sparkly new blog!) who lives in Westchester, NY with her husband and two daughters. When she's not up to her ears in kiddie crafts and spit up, she's plotting her next move (children's book? event planning? jewelry empire?). Her obsessions include tea, chocolate, sarcasm and her daughter's giggle—any of which can be used to coax her from whatever project she's currently engrossed in.