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planetaryupscaled · 9 days

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Disenchanted 3: Public Indecency

Male Reader x Karina

Tags: 3k, blackmail, cheat, creampie

The story is not ours, we alternate the original story to match our desired settings.

Ever since the day at the carnival I sensed a change in Karina. It was almost as if her last few emotional links to Jaewook had finally fractured and torn. The consequence to this was our relationship, if you could call it that became stronger.

Karina was less concerned about being married, her go to line anytime we were about to part take in anything remotely physical. It got to the point that she removed her wedding ring every time we indulged ourselves in satisfying our desires for one another. Jaewook on the other hand began falling deeper and deeper into a downward spiral, we met at least once a week to talk through his issues with Karina. Every time his solutions for fixing his marriage became more and more desperate.

“I don’t know how long we can go on like this.” Jaewook said, as we sat at a random bar off the side of the highway.

“It feels like our marriage has turned into a set of a show, like it’s all smiles and waves for the public, but in private, we go our separate ways.” Jaewook followed up.

I sat back, knocking down a shot of whisky, placing my hands on his shoulders.

“Give her more time, it must be tough for both of you.” I replied.

Jaewook shrugged his shoulders, a solitary tear falling down his cheeks.

“We haven’t had sex in weeks, her answers are cold, I dunno how I can fix this...what do I do?” He asked, eyes pleading for an answer.

Hearing this, jabbed sharply at my conscience as it was only a few hours ago that Karina and I had fucked in her car after she dropped the kids off to school. I still had her peach-colored lipstick marks smeared along the length of my cock after sucked me to completion, taking my pent up load down her married throat. It was becoming her thing, swallowing was once a taboo, a no no, but ever since we got together, having me finish in her mouth had always hit the right spot. It gave me a sense of pride, knowing she only swallowed me, only my load satiated her hunger. Jaewook and I polished off another few rounds before I called him a cab to take him home. The situation was getting untenable in the Lee household, only pushing Karina further into my arms, it was the perfect situation form me yet little did I know, things were going to get much more complicated.

“Hey, so I had a chat with corporate, and they have green us the green light to roll some sample products out at the local businesses.” Nayoung said, handing me the paperwork granting us more budget for the final push marketing our new lines.

“Hmmm that is a great news...I was thinking, maybe we could do something along the lines of nature, maybe draw upon the ecological and environmentally friendly products we have.” I replied.

“I will run it past the team and get back to you.” Nayoung said with a smile before we heard a knock at the door.

It was Karina, her hair wrapped neatly in a bun, wearing a striking pink number, accentuating her flawless toned legs.

“Morning team.” She said smiling.

“Just spoke to Yeonjun outside, good work on securing more funds for our new lines. I was thinking perhaps, marketing some at the local aquarium, drawing upon our environmental packaging and natural ingredients. They have a save the ocean exhibit on at the moment.” Karina said.

Nayoung looked at me with a smile.

“Looks like you have got your answer Boss.” Nayoung said.

Karina looked at me a little perplexed.

“I was just saying we should link our products up with our local businesses, hammering down on our eco-friendly appeal.” I said smiling.

“Great minds.” Replied Karina, laughing.

“Great...team day it is.” I said.

“Gather the troops, maybe we can all go down there, perhaps get some contacts, throw some ideas around.” I replied.

“You free Karina? You can be our secret weapon in getting them to potentially work with us.” I said.

“Are you planning in using me to further your professional career.” She replied smirking.

“You hit the nail right on the head.” I replied, grabbing my coat and walking towards her.

Nayoung was outside with Sohye and Yeonjun getting ready to go. I took the opportunity to peck Karina on the lips quickly, getting another hit of her womanly scent.

“Minho! People...” She startled.

“Might see...” I finished, kissing her again causing Karina to break out in a smile.

“Cmon, let’s go.” I said, opening the door and leading us out.

The local aquarium was only ten minutes away. The entire walk, Sohye and Nayoung updated Karina on various ideas they had on ways to spread our new lines on social media. I caught Yeonjun checking Karina out on a number of occasions, his eyes flickering towards her long slender legs as we reached our destination. I couldn’t blame him she was a very attractive woman. Nevertheless, I felt myself grow ever more protective over her, as I slowly began to realize, what we had was more than just the physical, I was actually falling for her completely.

My musings of how deep my relationship with Karina was, were quickly interrupted by the murmuring of the public around us. She had been recognized and approached by a number of fans asking for her autograph and picture. Karina dealt with it like a pro, smiling and stopping for photos while I flagged the manager. We spoke for a few moments regarding our impromptu visit and plans we had. The brief chat actually going better than I expected as he invited Karina and I to discuss our ideas in more detail. Flagging down Nayoung, I gave her the company card and told her to take the team out for lunch while Karina and I talked to the manager of the aquarium for a bit longer. He seemed, not surprisingly infatuated with Karina’s beauty, nodding and agreeing with everything she said. It took around fifteen minutes flat to organize a small event in the early part of next week to coincide with the finale of their save the Oceans exhibit.

“And that is why I brought you...” I said, whispering in Karina’s ear.

She smiled, slapping me on the arm as we finished up the meeting.

“Do you guys want me to show you around, we have special piece we are doing on Sea Turtles at the moment, not available for the public yet.” The manager asked hopefully.

Karina paused, looking at me.

“Sure.” I said, seeing Karina glare her eyes at me.

“Was this not meant to be a team day?” Karina said, whispering in my ear.

“Nayoung can look after them, besides, I told them to go around and get some lunch, we can all meet up after.” I replied, as we followed the manager around to the back of the complex.

The rumble of the public gradually dissipated to a low murmur as we made our way into a large open space, surrounded my glass screens, behind which was an endless volume of blue. Giant sea turtles floated gently by, as if waving to us as they circled upwards to the surface flanked by numerous colorful fish zipping effortlessly in and out of the artificial coral reefs.

“This is it!” The manager said proudly.

His eyes still glued to Karina as she stared at the beautiful creatures swimming in the deep.

“So when is this exhibit open?” Karina asked in wonder.

“About two weeks, you guys are the first to see it.” He said smiling.

I could see his eyes travel the length of her body the moment she turned around before his visual perversions were disrupted by a loud bang. It came from the main area down the hallway, with some load shouts. It sounded like there was a bit of a scuffle going down from the sounds of the screaming.

“Shit...what now?” The manager said, in frustration.

“Guys...have a look around and come back the way we came...my team will be in contact with you later this week to tidy up the details.” He said.

“It was nice to meet you...both of you.” He followed up, his face showing disappointment at having to leave the company of the once famous Idol.

We watched him leave before sighing in relief.

“He had such the hots for you Karina!” I said chuckling.

“I could feel his eyes on me every time I turned around...it felt- ughh a little creepy.” She said with a frown.

“Why...does it make you jealous when other guys check me out?” Karina asked closing the gap, gently smiling.

“A little...” I replied, kissing her lips.

“That is kinda cute.” She said kissing me back.

“I know right, it’s a problem the jealousy that is, it causes this really bad pent up tension you know.” I replied sarcastically.

“Oh...really.” She said raising her eyebrows.

“Don’t- don’t even say it mister.” Karina said, placing her fingers on my lips.

I looked at her suggestively, wrapping my hands around her waist as I eased her gently onto the glass of the aquarium.

“Minho...seriously...people...might...uhm...see...ughh...us.” She replied, her voice fading into light moans as my hands caressed her tight body.

“Let’s not pretend you don’t secretly like it...” I replied, kissing her down her body as my hands drifted up her dress.

“I do...ughh but- ohh god...that feels- good.” She replied, her pussy creaming in my palm.

“Just a quick...pump and dump.” I said with a smirk.

“A what...? who do you think you are talking to?” Karina said going bright red.

I kissed her full lips, biting down on her lower lip as I continued feeling her up under her dress.

“Shit...seriously- we...ughhh...might...unhh...get...caught...” Karina moaned.

My hand continuing to squeeze and massage her rapidly dampening pussy, causing her to adjust her stance to allow me better access to her burning sex.

“Maybe- ughh…maybe- a quick...pump.” She whispered breathlessly smacking my arm smirking, as she eased her legs open for me, the pleasure emanating from her slit causing a long groan to leave her lips.

Her purring was getting louder as I pierced her wet folds with my fingers, stroking her deep inside her womanly cavern. She ran her fingers through my hair, gripping my head tightly as I slung one of her legs over my shoulders, pushing her standing leg onto her tip toes. My tongue buried into the far reach depths of her married cunt as she flexed her walls around my face, creaming profusely over my mouth.

“Minho- quick…I need you…inside me...” Karina moaned impatiently, her need to be filled spilling out at the surface, rocking her head back and shutting her eyes.

I gave her folds one long lick, the drool from her pussy now forming thick strands on my lips as I hoovered up her sex for the final time.

“I thought...you were afraid of getting caught?” I said, raising my eyebrows as I slipped my drenched fingers from her glistening slit.

“Ughhh- fuck...I still…am, ohh…i can’t believe I’m letting you do this to me...” Karina replied, her eyes now filling with lust.

“Do you want me to stop?” I asked, petting her throbbing clit with my lips.

“Don’t you dare!” Karina, replied gritting her teeth and pulling me up to my feet.

“You want it?” I asked, taking her slippery tongue into my mouth and sucking down hard.

I could feel the vibrations of Karina groaning into my mouth, spreading her legs for me as I hiked up her dress.

“I love it...” She replied, kissing me back and wrapping her left leg around my waist.

Her hands were searching down my torso, fumbling for my zipper as we kissed deeply, our tongues clashing, exchanging spit as she finally set me free. My cock springing out from my trousers, the top of my shaft rubbing tantalizingly along the bottom of her sex. I could feel the warmth of her slit through her now soaked underwear, a mixture of her sensual cream and my spit coating my length as I rubbed up against her.

“Put it in...” Karina whispered, rolling her head into my hands as I supported her upper back in my right arm.

It was a moment of raw passion as we locked eyes, her mouth agape as I thrust my hips forward, piercing her wet folds with my cock. There was no time to take her underwear off I just wanted to be in her, as deep and as hard as I could, fucking my length up to the hilt till I bottomed out inside her precious pussy. Karina was slick, her hands clawing at my back as we found our rhythm, each pump of my dick bringing her further off the ground as her standing leg struggled to reach the floor.

“Karina...you feel so fucking good...” I moaned into her hear.

“Ughhh- keep going...just...like- that.” She replied, eyes shut tight as I nailed her against the glass.

All you could hear each time I penetrated her married cunt were the slaps of our flesh and a deep thud of her rear slamming hard against the aquarium wall. The coolness of the glass rubbing on her back side as I continuously stuffed her with my meat, stretching her tight pussy with my girth as my tip smashed up on her cervix, deep within her womb.

Karina scratched at my back, her breath now ragged as she was losing control, I could feel the walls of her cunt gradually intensify its grip on my straining cock as I pierced her slick folds. The cream from her cunt now dripping down my thighs as I fucked her full of my cock in the dimly lit aquarium.

“Fuckk...deeper- fuck...me...deeper...” Karina whispered hurriedly in my ear.

She was close, her body was tensing as I cradled both arms around her upper back, protecting the back of her head from what was about to happen.

“You want it deep baby?” I asked, my eyes burning with desire.

She nodded, biting her lip as her orgasm began to build.

“Hold on...” I said, kissing her deeply one more time as the brunette braced her core.

Karina knew what was coming, opening her thighs wider for me to allow for my deeper strokes. Gripping the back of her head I mercilessly pumped my dick deep inside her cunt, assaulting her married pussy with my invading cock as I stuffed her wanting womb with my meat.

“ughh...anhh...fuckk...” Karina screamed, her wails reverberating off the glass as I pummeled her cunt for all I was worth.

“Karina...I can’t hold on much...much longer...” I said, my breath now haggard as I continued to pump her.

“Fuck...unghh- inside...cum…inside me.” Karina moaned, now finding it hard to catch her breath as I began to creampied her inside.

It was like breaking a dam, as a river of warm sticky spunk flowed from my tip, seeding Karina’s married pussy. Spurt after spurt coated her pink womb as her cunt walls sucked on my shaft like a hoover, her thighs shaking as we climaxed simultaneously. Holding me close in her grasp, she swayed her hips forward, fucking more of my spasming cock into her tight cavern, milking my meat to completion as I pumped her full of my pent up sperm. Our sweaty bodies slowed in tempo, my twitching dick still buried inside her as I lowered her legs back onto the floor, my warm sperm leaking from her slit and trickling down her toned thighs as we kissed deeply, my hips thrusting one last time to make sure she took all my load inside her womb.

In the thralls of passion, I thought I spotted another person’s reflection in the glass, turning around in a shock but to no avail.

“What...what’s the matter?” Karina asked breathlessly.

She continued to rock her hips, not letting me disengage as the she reveled in the feeling of my seed swimming around inside her.

“Nothing...thought I saw something that’s all.” I replied, still gathering my thoughts.

“I feel so full...you came a lot” she said smirking as I slipped my member from her depths.

A stream of my cum came pouring out, mixed with her womanly grool and cream. The milky substance leaving a trail of destruction down her legs as the rest splashed on the concrete floor.

“You are so bad...” She smiled seductively, hitting my arm.

She was right, we were a very risky pair indeed, seeking out dangerous situations to satisfy our darkest desires.

“Hey, are you guys still here?” The manager’s voice called out from behind us.

Startled, I quickly buttoned my cock back into my trousers, handing Karina a tissue to wipe up the mess I made down her inner legs. Slightly red faced I turned around waving to him as I approached.

“Lovely turtles.” I said, motioning to the deep blue.

Karina joining me by my side, like nothing happened smiled and thanked the man for showing us around. It seemed to work as he flushed red showing us back to the entrance. She still had a smudge of my spunk on her inner leg which she quickly dispatched before the manager noticed, taking it between her pink lips and swallowing it down discretely.

“Your friends have been waiting a while, they are just outside.” He said pointing to the door.

We shook hands once more and departed, meeting the team outside.

“Where were you guys?” Nayoung asked.

“Eh the manager was a bit of a fan, he insisted in showing us around the new exhibit, we figured it was the least we could do for allowing us to market some of our products here.” Karina replied smiling.

Nayoung smiled giving me a small post it.

“Hajoon our director was here, he left with Yeonjun and went back to the office, he says he wants to discuss something with you guys.” Nayoung said slightly concerned.

“Is everything ok?” She asked.

“I assume its to update him on our progress, but why did Yeonjun go?” I asked.

“Dunno Boss, they were talking about a proposal of some sort.” Nayoung said shrugging her shoulders.

Karina looked at me slightly confused as we made our way back to work. Back inside, Karina went ahead to Hajoon’s office while I fixed my sweaty appearance, washing my face with cold water to gather my thoughts. When I knocked on the director’s door and entered, Karina was already sitting down, her expression looked worried for some reason.

“Please, sit Minho.” Hajoon said, pointing at the chair next to Karina.

Yeonjun was sitting on the side his face slightly piqued at my entrance, taking a seat on the cool leather chair.

Hajoon sighed, pushing out a phone on the table.

“It has come to my attention, that a senior manager and an important member of the board have been...partaking in less than professional activities.” He said.

I gulped hard, sweat now forming on my brow as he continued to speak ushering Yeonjun over to us. Yeonjun air played the phone to the tv monitor on the wall, pressing play. It was hard to make out at first, but when the video came into focus there was no denying what we were watching. It was Karina and I, fucking in the aquarium, you could clearly see her face resting on my shoulder, moaning into my neck as I was thrusting my cock deep inside her.

Hajoon’s face was oddly stoic, like we were in a business deal as he wrapped his fingers.

“You both know what this means, if this was to get out.” He said.

“That sounds like a threat...” I replied, my anger building as I turned my attention to Yeonjun.

“Seriously, leverage?” I said to Yeonjun, who remained looking at the floor.

“Don’t blame him, he was in the right to come to me.” Hajoon said.

Karina was sitting quietly next to me, her hands pressed together as we both listened to how our fates would unravel.

“So, what now?” I asked curtly.

“I can make this go away, delete this video and we can all go about our lives.” Hajoon replied, his voice taking on a sinister tone.

“What’s the catch...?” I asked.

“The catch is… a night with me.” Karina replied, her face flushed in embarrassment.

“What? No, absolutely not.” I replied.

Hajoon smiled, silently surveying us both, he had us dead to rights as he wrote something on a piece of paper.

“As you both may know, I am stepping down soon, the rumors are true.” Hajoon said.

“Now, I like you, I really do Karina, you are hardworking and great for the company... you are also very beautiful.” He followed up.

“I was actually going to offer this in exchange for...your body, but Yeonjun with his evidence had made it too good not to accelerate.” Hajoon said calmly.

“When I retire, I will transfer my shares to you Karina, giving you 30% of the company...in return for a night with you.” He said.

“As part of this deal, Yeonjun will also want a night with you, in return, he will delete the video once we finish… our transaction.” Hajoon said coldly.

I nearly punched both of them right there, before Karina grasped my hand.

“Don’t...” She said exasperated.

“I’ll do it... I’ll do it as long as you are there with me.” She said, a tear tricking down her face.

There was a deft silence in the room, I had no idea how to react to that before Hajoon spoke up.

“See, an amicable solution.” Hajoon said.

“After this Yeonjun, I am firing your ass.” I said, my voice laced in venom.

He shrugged his shoulders smirking.

“It’s totally worth it.” He said, pointing at the television as Karina and I fucked on screen.

“See you both soon...” Hajoon said, showing us the door, a wry smile spread on his wrinkly old face...

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am-i-the-asshole-official · 27 days

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Would I be the asshole to have a luxurious celibacy party with my (ex) future in law's money instead of a wedding ? 👰👯

Sorry for any grammar mistake, English is not my first language.

My(29F) partner(29M) of 12 years cheated on me. I caught him a few months before the wedding and called everything off.

My ask is more about my in-laws and appearing like a gold digger so I will spend some time explaining my relationship with them. I don't care about what my ex thinks. He is dead to me.

My ex's family is old money, mine is blue collar. His family has always been really nice and welcoming.

Aside from a few family vacations paid for me here and there, I never benefited financially from their wealth. For gift-giving occasions they were tactfully giving me sentimental gifts, so I could return the favor and match with them in term of budget.

His parents wanted to teach their future heir the value of money, and he didn't have access to the family funds during his studies. They were even frugal in his allowance (he obv couldn't qualify for scholarship) and we both had to take jobs during our studies to support ourselves (my scholarships didn't cover for all expenses). I got my diploma before him (shorter studies) and supported him financially during the last three years of his studies. He has had a (very) high earning job and access to family funds for a year.

When he finished his studies, we started to plan for the wedding.

His family wanted an extravagant wedding, I would have preferred a smaller event, my fiance had no opinion. I finally accepted because it made his family so happy, and like I said they have always been very good to me. I even ended up having a lot of fun with my ex MIL and SIL planning for things. I mostly referred to them as what was a "must have" for a wedding even if most of this seemed like a rich people extravagance to me.

The plan was for us (me and cheater) to pay 50% of the wedding. My parents were paying for 5% (I wouldn't dare tell them how much the whole thing was worth but they insisted to contributing). My IL were paying for the other 45%. I wanted to pay more, but my FIL told me that I let them have their way with the guest list and as such more than half of the guests were strictly theirs so it made sense that they were paying for them.

Then I caught him…

Obviously, no wedding will be happening but it's too late to cancel most stuff : venue, food, guest accommodation, dress, musicians, horses (yes. Horses. Rich people I swear).

My in-laws told me they are taking full responsibility for their son's cheating and will pay the whole wedding themselves. My ex SIL, who is also my best friend told me in confidence that they plan to make my ex reimburse them every penny.

I asked my MIL if I could keep the venue and organize a smaller event with my closest friends. She agreed.

I am calling it a celibacy party but the truth is I am devastated by what's happening. Full blown panick attack and crying myself to sleep…

I want a nice day outside with my friends and their children having fun. My family was overjoyed to finally have a joyfull family reunion for once, and I wanted to keep that. My niece (SIL's daughter whose I am the godmother of) plans to color my glorious useless white wedding dress with finger paints.

I suggested to my IL to come during the day event as our family has been blended long before we decided to make it official. My IL politely refused which yeah I understand. I didn't expected them to come, it was more to suggest them subtlety that I still want they in my life and I don't consider them responsible for their son's cheating.

Maybe the night event will be less kid friendly and I do intend to party hard in case it could make me forget the last twelve years of my life with my ex. There will be single men (close friends and family), and a lot of alcohol obviously but I don't see myself hooking up with anyone I would have previously invited TO MY OWN WEDDING. There will also be my previous ex, that I dated when we were 12 and who while celibate, is fully homosexual.

My ex learned about the plan and called me furious. He called me names (I don't care about the names a cheater calls me), but he said that it was a slap in the face of his parents and it makes me look like a gold digger. He also said that people will talk and my in-laws would look like fools among their guests when they will learn what happened in place of a wedding.

It makes me second guess myself. I asked again my in-laws and they told me that the event was mine, I could marry someone else at this venue and they couldn't blame me. I pressed again my SIL for her parents' true opinion (After all this time I struggle to understand rich people speak) : she admitted that they do think it's a bit in poor taste (That's the worst insult in rich people language) but my SIL told me it's still in better taste than putting your dick in some luxury sex-worker without condom a few months before your wedding (ex might have a love child with Another woman. It's a full shitshow but it's not mine anymore)

I am certain most people will call me NTA, as my ex SIL did, but I wonder if older people from richer backgrounds (and who are not my best friend) would agree… I do love my ex IL and I don't know how I will manage it but I want to keep them in my life and would cancel this stupid breakup party in a blink if I have to. I am not sure if tumblr has a lot of people fluent in old-fashioned old-money tradition, but it's still worth a shot. I am at still undecided about the whole thing and might change my opinion 13 times till this ask is published…

#aita #am i the asshole

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copias-sewer-rat · 11 months

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THE BLOOD DROPPING FROM THE DARK ROSE IS ALWAYS THE SWEETEST (Cardinal Copia x f/reader)

Flower Shop AU! for Ghost (the band). Copia is still a Cardinal. Just cuteness and a bit of setting for this chapter. Around 2.8K words. I used a name for the female character instead of y/n because I am not the biggest fan of it, hope you don’t mind. ⸸tags: some mockery of Catholicism, mentions of death (but very brief). Do not mind the titles of the chapters, they are songs that I want Ghost to cover at some point ;) ⸸my masterlist⸸ ⸸Read on Ao3⸸ Enjoy!

I - Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)

The Monday morning sun hit your eyes. Still drowsy from sleep you checked your phone. The alarm was about to go off. Decided to stay under the covers until the last second, you closed your eyes and thought about your plans for the week. There were some big orders for this week, which you were glad for. Being a florist was not always the most rewarding job monetarily, but the fact that you were working on your dream job was more than enough to make up for it.

Wanting to have some resemblance of control over your week, you made a mental list. Twenty bouquets, some for weddings, others just normal displays of random affection between lovers. Seven funeral wreaths, which sometimes broke your heart to make. You remember a very painful wreath that you had to make about a baby who had died because of some sort of medical negligence, you remember how you could not stop crying for the entirety of that night. You also had a couple of wedding preparations that were due in a couple of weeks, but you needed to visit your usual provider just to check some details.

Remembering you had to visit your provider, your mind wandered to that pretty bizarre event you had to prepare an arrangement for on Friday. You had been visited by a couple of nuns a week ago, they seemed very friendly and cheerful, and although your history with Catholicism was not the best, they were very nice to you. They both also looked gorgeous, wearing some makeup and a tight attire that you had never seen wear to a nun, maybe they were from a branch of the Catholic church that was more permissive on that stuff regarding appearance. However, you could not know, you had been out of it for a few years.

The taller of the two nuns said that your shop had been in the radar of their congregation for some time. They had been waiting to perform some sort of ritual in town to ask for your services and now the time had come. You asked if they were from out of town and that is why it had taken some time to book you. The other sister, a bit older, but still breathtaking, said that they were from town. They just usually toured all over the world giving ceremonies. Now it was the turn of their hometown. You had been living in this quiet little town for a year and a half so you honestly did not know much about specific groups or the community in general, you really did not care about any of it. You were assigned with preparing a ceiling and floor arrangement, wild and unpredictable. The sisters told you that the venue was a bit big and that they were told by their superiors that they preferred something dark, but that it could still be seen in dim light. You had a herculean task before you. Nonetheless, you had always enjoyed a good challenge. While asking for your budget for the project you were answered with a “whatever you may need”. Your mouth was agape at the answer, no need to push the topic further.

Before continuing your train of thought, the phone alarm went off. You jumped out of bed, actually very excited to start your Monday.

You showered, dressed in a smart but comfortable outfit and prepared your breakfast and coffee to have in your truck. Before even thinking of how the arrangemet would be, you actually needed to see the venue first. The task had been avoided long enough. You picked a black card from your glove compartment which was given to you by the tall sister. It had the name and address of the venue engraved in bright white, the contrast feeling very dramatic and theatrical. Setting your google maps to the location, you put your favorite playlist and drove off towards your destination. After a fifteen minute drive and moments before finishing your rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody, you arrived to the venue. You found yourself before a concert venue when you were hoping for a church or an abbey. Maybe the congregation did not want to litter their precious church so they booked an easier place to clean afterwards. The turned off neon sign read ‘The Rat Trap’. Quite a fitting name for a concert venue, no doubt. The name was the same as the card, so you must have been at the correct spot.

Exiting your truck a couple of figures came into view in front of the establishment. They wore metal masks and black outfits. For a second you thought that you had the address wrong, these people did not seem very church-like. You shrugged it off and decided to ask anyway.

“Good morning. I was looking for a venue in which I am supposed to set some flower arrangements? Is this the correct address?” You spoke, your voice clear and pace slow, trying not to trip over your own words, not wanting to embarrass yourself so early in the morning. The silence was heavy between you three. Maybe that was only your imagination, because they took a step back and opened the metal door behind them. You thanked them with a smile and entered the building. The venue was enormous, but it was weird seeing a concert venue empty and with the lights on.

You only took two steps in, looking at how busy the place was with more people wearing those silver masks, when suddenly an older woman approached you.

“Good morning, dear. Can I know what business brings you here?” She questioned you, with a bit of poison in her tone. You got the feeling that you had interrupted something.

“Yes, good morning to you too.” You said, trying to sound as professional as possible. “My name is Claire, I am from Dewdrop, the flower store. My services were booked by a couple of nuns a week ago to make an arrangement at this venue for this Friday.” You said, short and to the point.

“Ah, yes, that…” The woman said, and you realized that the flowers were definitely not her idea. “Well, I guess there is no turning back now that you showed up. My name is Sister Imperator, you can come to me with any questions.” You were about to interrupt her with one, but she continued speaking. “Nonetheless, all this idea of the flower arrangement is from the Cardinal, so you better speak to him directly about it.” She finished talking and started walking, hoping for you to follow, so you did, not without asking the question that had been bugging you since the very beginning.

“Sorry, I have a question… What kind of church is this?”

Sister Imperator gave you a quick glance back and a smirk: “Just your typical church.”

You remembered what you had seen until now, the nuns, the people at the entrance and from inside the venue with those weird looking masks as you said to yourself: “Typical church, my ass.” The weird knot in your stomach was not going to prevent you from doing your job, you were more professional than that. You were even curious about those people, hoping to learn about what they stood for and to what dude from above they prayed to. Your step quickened to follow her closer.

You two said nothing to each other until the sister stopped abruptly before a door, it looked like a dressing room. You were a bit scared about the whole backstage thing, you had been to concerts, but you had never been so lucky as to go there. Sister Imperator knocked with a very curious rhythm, to which you heard a male voice respond with: “Come on in!”

The sister opened the door, but she signed for you to hold. You did as you were told and she entered the room leaving you outside of it on your own. You were nervous, she said that you had to talk to the Cardinal. From your knowledge from when you were a child, being a Cardinal is a pretty good position in the church. Thinking about it, you felt yourself getting smaller and smaller, reliving memories from your childhood that you had not thought about in a very long time. You were considering saying ‘fuck off’ to your professionalism and making a swift escape. There had to be a back door that you could slip through somewhere without no one noticing. As soon as you looked down the hall before you, searching for such a door, the one behind you opened and you knew there was no turning back. You just hoped for your face not to give away your emotions.

Sister Imperator told you to enter the room, and as you did you were struck with the sight of a man wearing a red cassock and some black eye and lip makeup, which made him look ready for Halloween. You could not stop staring at him, he was like nothing you had seen before, and when he rose from his seat to greet you, you caught yourself being too weird by looking so much and tried to smile warmly. You tried to shake hands with the Cardinal, but he was quicker, grabbing the hand you were extending with his gloved one and kissing the back of it, leaving a bit of lipstick there. Your face got a pink tint to it and your instinct told you to run away. Nonetheless, you decided to push your instinct down at least for now, to see the outcome of this reunion. You could always refuse the job, you just wanted the details of it first. You had not even noticed, but Sister Imperator had left the room and you were now alone with the Cardinal.

After kissing your hand, the man before you introduced himself as Cardinal Copia, a hint of what you presumed to be Italian in his pronunciation. He said nothing else, waiting for you to introduce yourself, but he forgot to let go of your hand.

“Claire Brown, nice to meet you Cardinal Copia” you tried to make the hold less awkward by gently shaking his hand. Then he seemed to realize his hand was still on yours.

“Miss Brown, it is a pleasure to meet you at last.” Cardinal Copia said, with sincerity, following your shake.

“Just call me Claire, please. I don’t like to be addressed by my surname, it makes me feel like I am still in school.” You surprised yourself with your honesty, the Cardinal just laughed at your justification and at this point you were both free of each others’ grasp.

“That is completely fair, Claire.” He said your name, rolling the ‘r’, just as Italians do, and you felt your cheeks tint even more, he did not seem to take notice, and even if he did, he did not mention it. Cardinal Copia gestured to the couch in front of the one he was sitting a few seconds ago and spoke with a smile: “Per favore (please), take a seat. Let us discuss flowers.” And so you did, not breaking eye contact with the Cardinal and giving him a warm smile, he did the same.

“I have some idea of what you want, but I would like some more details if possible.” You said, taking out a green notepad that you always carried with you and a pencil with a rubber-shaped pigeon on top, a bit worn off because it was an eraser and you need to use it sometimes, even if it pained you so much. The Cardinal took notice of your eraser and chuckled a bit.

“Fan of pigeons, sì?” He asked, nodding to your pencil.

“Yes, I think that they are wonderful creatures and very loyal. I love all birds, I have a soft spot for the underdogs in general.” You did not know why at the moment, but the Cardinal’s cheeks flushed a bit at your comment. “About the flowers then… I was told by the two nuns who visited me the other day that you were looking for a ceiling and floor arrangement, is that correct?” You asked.

“Yes, that is correct. It is a special occasion and I wanted something to commemorate it.” The Cardinal explained to you, but you still had many questions about the whole ordeal.

“And what is the occasion? It will be better for me to know which flowers will be the best and their collocation.” You pushed, trying to get more information.

“A concert, back in the town that saw us grow to what we are today.” To his answer, you blinked slowly. You were thinking of some kind of mass, not a full on concert.

“I am sorry? I thought you were a congregation or a church of some sort, not a music group.” You looked puzzled, but Cardinal Copia seemed to enjoy your confusion.

“We are actually both. A church and a music group. We are pretty well known in fact.” You could not believe his words, this was some kind of mockery and the Cardinal was just teasing you.

“Oh, is that so? What kind of music do you play?” You played along, having nothing to lose.

“Mostly heavy metal, but we also make covers of other songs and we also have some ballads.” The Cardinal replied, looking very closely to your reaction and making a dramatic gesture with his hand.

“That is pretty daring for the Catholic church…” You regretted your words the instant they came out of your mouth.

To that, the Cardinal smirked. “Who said we were Catholic? We are Satanists, Claire. We serve the one below, not that asshole above.” You were shocked, that actually explained so much. In that moment you noticed the Cardinal’s mismatched gaze, one eye green and the other white. The latter was actually shining a bit and you found yourself entranced by it. “We basically use the group to spread the word of our Lord and to take over the world.” You did not know what to say to that, but deep inside you were glad that they were not Catholic.

“Well, as for this show, I hope I can help you spread your word a bit with my flowers.” You said, sincerely. You had never met a Satanist, but Cardinal Copia seemed like a good person so you wanted to help, and his goals seemed a bit impossible, so you did not mind helping.

“I-I appreciate that, Claire, thank you for your em… kind words.” He stuttered slightly and you felt his confidence slip a bit because of that. You were sure that he had been trying really hard to present himself as a confident person. You felt yourself relating with the man, being a bit of a stutter yourself, so you just smiled and continued asking and taking notes.

The rest of the meeting went pretty well. Cardinal Copia told you that he wanted mostly red, black and white flowers. He also wanted the arrangements to look like an overgrown garden, so it needed plenty of different types of leaves and foliage. He later took you to the stage and pointed to the places where he wanted the decorations to be. It was a pretty big stage and you were thinking of how much money this was going to cost. You raised your concerns to the Cardinal, leaving you with the same answer the sisters had given you a week prior: “Whatever you may need.”

You tried to push your luck a bit. “In that case, I will need your phone number or something of the sort. Just to message you in case of any question or problem that might arise.” The Cardinal raised his eyebrows a bit and his white eye glistened a bit more than it did before. He fidgeted with his pocket, taking out an old smartphone, which you found adorable. He handed it to you and you saved your contact as Claire with a rose emoji and then called yourself to save his contact in your phone as well. He bowed a bit when you gave his phone back to him and you smiled a bit because of it.

After having a clear idea of what you needed to do, the Cardinal escorted you to your car. He was a gentleman and it seemed to be something natural to his person, it was very refreshing to see. Once you were inside your car you observed the Cardinal getting back into the building. As the door was opened for him you remembered the most important question of all, so you rolled your window down.

“Cardinal! What is the name of your band?!” You shouted, a teething smile escaping your lips.

Cardinal Copia got scared by your sudden shout and turned towards you a bit violently. However, when he saw your genuine smile, he could not help but laugh and smile back. “Ghost!” He said, and then you knew the name of the band that was going to become the soundtrack for your trip.

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That is it for the first chapter. I will probably edit some grammar and stuff later. Please let me know what you think and give me some feedback on how make the fic better (I am a bit rusty). Lots of love, SR🐀

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Emilee's time on Simdr seems to have paid off with some amazing matches! Guess it's time to get out there and see if any of them are a great fit. Posts of the challenge (tagged with "#emilee's simdr") will begin Sunday after my current queue of stuff for her is done. Keep an eye out! (More info beneath the cut)

Alright! We are ready to begin!! Since I'm not using any set rules for how this will work, I'm making them up as I go along. In-Depth Plan of Action:

All contestants will be added to a single household. (Yes, I'm building them a motel. Not a hotel, this is a low budget thing, k?)

Jealousy is gonna be turned off because it'll just complicate things.

All contestants will have their attractiveness preferences generated randomly. (WonderfulWhims mod)

We'll check out all their first impressions.

After an initial respectful introduction, there will be no interference for any other reason than to keep the sims on the lot (if they wander too far afield, I'll just teleport them back. "GET IN THERE AND STAY IN THERE!")

We will hold a 5 hr group party at the hotel just to get to know everyone.

After the party, each contestant will get to go on a one on one date with Emilee. The location and lot type will be randomized based on this handy dandy tool I made. (just hit refresh to generate a new combo)

For the first date, autonomous flirt will be turned off. Let's take it slow!

After all of the first dates, we'll see who has the highest friendship level. The lowest 2 will be out of the running. 😭

There will then be 2 small group dates of 3 contestants each. The participants will be randomized using the same kind of doodad I made further up. These dates will be overnight camping trips to Granite Falls! (Tents, not cabins)

After the group dates there will be one more round of solo dates, again randomized (no repeats of first date, I'll reroll if they get the same thing twice).

At the end of the solo dates, the lowest 3 combined romantic and friendly relationships will not get a call back. 😭😭

The last 3 contestants will go on a 2 day trip to a rental in Sulani.

After the trip, the sim with the highest combined relationship will win and then we got wedding to plan soon after, folks! 💍🔔

Ties will be decided through various competitive activities including: card games, Don't Wake the Llama, Horseshoes, Bowling, Ping-pong, juice-pong, or chess. The activity will be chosen at random.

Thanks to all the people who entered their sims! 1. Orlando "Dodo" Harper by @akitasimblr 2. Arati Narang by @m0ckest 3. Devon Hearn by @challengedsimmer 4. Isaac Flores by @sweetestsimvotion 5. Sloane Huxley by @piinkplumbob 6. Cyrus Huxley by @piinkplumbob 7. Omar Murphy by @simsinfinitylt 8. Cassandra by @wastelandwhisperer

*I realized after taking all their photos that their eyes all defaulted to the same color. This will be corrected before gameplay.

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sourwormsaresour · 2 years

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Can I ask what it would be like to get married to La Squadra? What would a wedding with them be like? :3

I love this! Regardless of any cultural traditions that might entail between you and the La Squadra member you're marrying, here's how I think it will go.

Let's assume the boys have actual money to do this.

Formaggio would definitely leave most of the planning to you. Your wedding would most likely be at a hotel or venue where everything could be done at the same time for convenience sake and he’ll just go with the flow on what you plan on doing. However, don’t expect things to be completely serious or fancy. Even if you go with white-tie fine dining vibe, Formaggio will add his humor and style to it. That doesn’t matter though; this was the man you fell in love with and he will run it by you first. You can put him in a stiff suit and make him take etiquette classes, but he’s going to to break the tension in his own way at least once and remind you to enjoy your wedding. Whether that be his very sappy and funny vows, having soccer merch as part of the wedding favors, or using his cats as the ring bearer, he’s going to make your wedding memorable to guests one way or another. Most importantly, he’s making sure you’re enjoying yourself and constantly feel his love both in front of the wedding guests and in private, so expect a butt squeeze and some funny wedding photos during the reception. He’s the guy that’s going to be parading around and being like “that’s my spouse! I love my spouse!” and getting hyphy as the wedding progresses with his groomsmen. Rest assured he will still be on his best behavior regardless.

Illuso wants a destination wedding. It could be somewhere in the snowy Alps of Switzerland, the hot deserts of Egypt, or maybe as far as the tropical islands of Oceania. Wherever it is, regardless of whether the location fits the theme, you know it’s going to scream luxury. You want a diamond encrusted crown to wear with a cathedral veil? He demands it must be custom made. You want the groomsmen to wear velvet suits in the desert? The boys will have to suffer for you. You want a 20-foot flower wall consisting of all your favorite flowers? The florist can figure out how to make sure they don’t wilt in the tropical heat. Your wedding takes inspiration from high-profile celebrity weddings and he’s deeply involved in making sure the vision for the wedding matches the reality. Not only that, he wants to show off and this wedding is merely an opportunity to rub it in his team’s face that he has the best wedding and the best spouse. He might be all smug and bragging about how amazing the wedding has been cordinated but his persona immediately drops once he sees you walking down the aisle. This man who claims he won’t shed a tear is going to be a crying mess once you step out.

Pesci would keep it small like a backyard micro wedding and reception. He prefers this mainly because he wants this to be something shared with just the people you and him love in addition to it being budget friendly. The wedding itself feels more like a get-together, with the reception being more of a potluck and everyone contributed to helping out regarding that, decorations, or other costs. If you want something a little more extravagant or slightly bigger than a backyard, he would be down to do a simple beach wedding at a nearby bed and breakfast just out of town that he rents out so it would be easy to perform the wedding and have some privacy as well. Pesci is down for a DIY wedding; he likes the arts and craft aspects and doesn’t mind spending nights helping you buy materials and assemble them as the day approaches. It’s another way he could spend time with you and he likes getting himself involved in the wedding planning if you let him. He’s a nervous wreck seeing you walk down the aisle for the first time but he’s able to hold it together after reminding himself to only focus on you. For the rest of the day, he doesn’t want to let go of your hand. If he wasn’t so shy, he would be shouting from the mountains saying how happy he was marrying you.

Prosciutto is all about that old money glamour. If you’re into the academia/royalty-core/east coast rich aesthetic, this wedding is for you. He’ll rent an entire estate villa and make great use of the gardens and ballrooms to fit your fairytale or vintage fantasty. A special wedding coordinator will be with you the entire time to make sure everything is running smoothly and properly. The guest list is big but also vetted to ensure that everyone is following dresscode, manners, and security is even there to make sure those that try to ruin your special day are “escorted” out discretely. Hours were spent on meetings, rehersals, dance practices, and even etiquitte classes to make sure your wedding rivals that of today’s royal families and other high-society members. No expenses were spared, and everything was done in what he believes is tasteful yet luxurious. Prosciutto also makes sure everything is preserved post-wedding so you both can look back on it one day, whether that be photo-ops, your vows, anything that can have both of you look back fondly on after the celebrations. Even with the enormous multi-tier cake, ballet dancers twirling at the altar, and bright fireworks to end the night, his eyes will be on you and only you. Throughout the whole wedding he never let go of your hand. His team mentions how this is the only day you would see him smile the biggest.

Melone prefers to straight up elope if given the opportunity. He wouldn’t mind if you prefer having a proper ceremony and reception planned out but know that he’s the guy who would be down to just get married without the frills and bells. It could be a simple Tuesday afternoon at home when he will pop the question while you’re making lunch and then one hour later you’re at a local courthouse both wearing your Sunday best, exchanging vows, and having random strangers you just picked from the streets as your witnesses. It’s like a movie montage: two lovebirds running down the street, picking up a bouquet from a flower stand, before catching the last appointment with the justice of peace and then driving off to the sunset on a motorcycle. Even though it’s very simple and straightforward, it doesn’t mean Melone is doing this as a one and done thing. In fact, he already planned his vows in advance and had that ring in his pocket for weeks before he popped the question. During your short ceremony, he tells you that being married isn’t just for a piece of paper or to perform some procedure but to show you that he is completely committed to you and promose to continue loving, honoring, and caring for you as long as he lived. He doesn’t need a flashy event to show you that; this is enough for him.

Ghiaccio is a simple man, albeit would complain about certain traditions if his mind doesn’t get why they need to be done. However, he is still respectful nonetheless and spends much of the wedding planning worrying about whether things are going the way you want it. His wedding is small and simple but consisted of your closest friends and family attending a courthouse ceremony followed by a reception from a rented out restaurant of both your choosing. Throughout the whole planning process, he’s mostly hands off but would end up arguing with caterers who either disrepected you or refuse to not do what you wanted. He looks extremely awkward and stiff in his suit and is constantly a mess ever since your engagement to the point that you think that maybe he’s getting cold feet. But once you’re holding his hand at the courthouse and it’s time for vows, his face suddenly softens and his voice is steady for the first time in several months. In the clearest, most sincere voice he promises you that he would love, cherish, respect, and honor you until the very end, and you were reminded once again why you fell in love with this man. His team teases him for acting rather sentimental, but he surprisngly doesn’t argue back. Instead, he’s quietly watching you the rest of the day with the warmest smile in the world.

Risotto has a similar wedding to Prosciutto’s but that’s mainly becuase he is a mafia leader who needs to present himself to society and the rest of Passione a certain way, and having an extravagant wedding is one of the many ways to do so. The wedding itself would also scream luxury and regal while following the most current wedding trends in order to be considered on par with what is expected for a mafia wedding. Unless you want to be directly involved in plan, he’ll handle hiring the best planners, caterers, and whatnot to ease the stress and know what is needed to meet or exceed all expectations for a man his status. However, he is still a rather private man and would throw a secret civil wedding ceremony with just you, him, and the officiant so that you could have that simple single moment of privacy together before the more grandiose ceremony to get over with. The two of you are only wearing your favorite outfits, sharing vows that only you and he would know, and enjoying the night alone with only him soon after. He’s stoic throughout the big wedding celebrations, occasionally baring a smile for cameras and for appearances, but you had the luxury of seeing his actual smile during your secret ceremony.

Sorbet and Gelato have a rather normal, ordinary wedding. I’m not going to do one about what it would be like to marry both because I think they would only want to marry each other. Typical wedding at a venue where the ceremony and reception would be held with their closest friends and families. I like to think they’re going to wear matching designer suits with equally expensive designer rings to exchange and very polished shoes to dance in soon after. The only bizarre thing that would happen is how the wedding is officiated. That one headcanon someone made about the two of them coercing a Catholic priest to officiate their marriage in good o’l Catholic 1990s Italy because they wanted it it be legal “in God’s eyes” lives in my head rent-free and I absolutely think Sorbet and Gelato would do this one way or another. Seeing them together would be no different than how they show PDA to their team, albeit way more than usual. It’s a bit annoying to their teammates but they let it slide- it’s their big day. Plus, they can handle a few hours of this for a few weeks of peace and quiet when the lovebirds go on their honeymoon to God-knows-where.

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naked1 · 2 months

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Top 10 Affordable and Creative Wedding Venues in San Francisco for Intimate Events"

Are you in search of the perfect venue to host your intimate wedding, corporate dinner party, or small gathering in San Francisco without breaking the bank? Look no further! We've curated a list of the top 10 affordable and creative event spaces in the city, sure to charm you and your guests without putting a dent in your budget.

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shaadiwish · 3 months

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Want To Cut Cost On Wedding Decor Without Dulling The Moment? Fret Not! ShaadiWish Has Some Useful Tips Straight From Wedding Decor Experts!

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Explore Jaipur in Style and Comfort: Your Guide to the Best Tempo Travellers

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Perfect Wedding Venues for Your Dream Celebration

West Delhi, a vibrant tapestry of bustling markets and residential havens, offers a treasure trove of stunning wedding venues. From luxurious banquet halls to picturesque lawns, the area caters to diverse needs and budgets, making it a popular choice for couples seeking an unforgettable wedding experience. Let's embark on a journey through some of the most sought-after wedding venues in key West Delhi locations:

Kirti Nagar:

Grand Imperial: Experience grandeur fit for royalty at Grand Imperial. This opulent venue boasts expansive Wedding Venues in Kirti Nagar adorned with intricate chandeliers and crystal accents. Lush gardens and a dedicated bridal room elevate the experience.

The Millennium Banquet: With modern interiors and ample space, The Millennium Banquet caters to both intimate and grand weddings. They offer customizable wedding packages with exquisite catering and impeccable service.

Naraina:

The Ritz: This iconic Wedding Venues in Naraina features contemporary banquet halls bathed in natural light. They offer themed decorations and personalized menus, ensuring a unique and memorable celebration.

Golden Leaf: A haven for budget-conscious couples, Golden Leaf offers value-driven packages with spacious halls and delicious catering. Their dedicated team assists with all aspects of your wedding planning.

Wedding Venues in Rohini:

Grand Venice: Transport your guests to the charm of Venice at Grand Venice. This unique venue features picturesque canals, gondolas, and stunning Italian-inspired architecture, creating a magical backdrop for your vows.

Country Inn & Suites: This resort-style venue offers outdoor lawns, banquet halls, and a rooftop terrace, ideal for intimate or expansive weddings. Their on-site catering and event planning services ensure a seamless experience.

Moti Nagar:

The Grand Ashok: Indulge in unparalleled luxury at The Grand Ashok. This five-star hotel boasts opulent banquet halls, manicured lawns, and impeccable service. Their culinary expertise and personalized attention to detail set the stage for a truly grand celebration.

R K Banquet: This traditional Wedding venues in Moti Nagar offers a spacious banquet hall ideal for large gatherings. Their focus on delicious vegetarian cuisine and warm hospitality makes it a popular choice for families.

Mayapuri:

Hotel Mayapuri: This budget-friendly venue features well-maintained banquet halls and efficient service. They offer customizable packages and cater to a variety of wedding styles.

Park View Banquet: With a spacious Wedding venues in Mayapuri and a dedicated team, Park View Banquet offers a convenient and affordable option for smaller weddings.

GT Karnal Road:

The Grand Iris: Immerse yourself in luxury at The Grand Iris. This contemporary venue offers opulent banquet halls, a dedicated bridal room, and a sprawling lawn. Their personalized services and innovative catering options elevate your wedding experience.

Invitee Banquets: This versatile Wedding Venues in Gt Karnal Road features multiple banquet halls catering to various wedding sizes and styles. Their experienced team assists with all aspects of your wedding planning, ensuring a stress-free celebration.

Beyond Venues: Unveiling Additional Services:

While venues are crucial, it's the additional services that truly elevate your wedding celebration:

Catering: From vegetarian delicacies to international buffets, West Delhi provides an array of catering options to match your taste and budget.

Décor: Talented decorators transform your chosen venue into a dream setting, reflecting your style and theme.

Entertainment: Live music, DJs, and dance performances add vibrant energy to your wedding festivities.

Photography & Videography: Capture the precious moments of your wedding with skilled photographers and videographers who immortalize your story.

Final Touches:

Remember, the perfect wedding venue is one that resonates with your vision and budget. Explore West Delhi's diverse offerings, compare details, and schedule visits to ensure a venue that sets the stage for a truly unforgettable celebration.

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Unveiling the Best Pre Bridal Packages in Delhi

Introduction

The bustling city of Delhi has long been hailed as a bridal hub, with its thriving beauty industry offering a plethora of pre bridal packages for brides-to-be. As the excitement builds towards the big day, navigating through the best pre bridal packages becomes crucial. This guide aims to uncover the gems of Delhi's bridal industry, spotlighting the top pre bridal packages that promise to transform brides into radiant and confident beauties on their special day.

Why Delhi for Pre Bridal Packages?

Delhi's reputation as a bridal hub is well-earned. The city's bridal industry is renowned for its diversity, offering pre bridal packages that cater to a wide range of needs. From traditional to contemporary, Delhi's salons and beauty centers provide an extensive array of options for brides seeking the perfect pre-wedding glow.

Skin Bliss: Tailored Packages for Different Skin Types

Delhi's salons specialize in addressing diverse skin types.

Personalized treatments for oily, dry, combination, and sensitive skin.

Delhi's pre-bridal offerings are distinguished by their ability to tailor packages for various skin types. Whether you're dealing with excess oil, dryness, a combination of both, or sensitive skin, the city's salons craft personalized treatments that address individual needs, ensuring a flawless complexion on your wedding day.

Hair Elegance: Transformative Pre-Bridal Hair Packages

Trendsetting hair treatments for Delhi brides.

Incorporation of traditional and contemporary bridal hairstyles.

Delhi's pre bridal packages extend beyond skincare to include transformative hair treatments. From luxurious hair spas to coloring and styling options, brides can indulge in pre-wedding pampering that ensures their locks are as stunning as the rest of their bridal ensemble. Salons in Delhi also excel in incorporating both traditional and contemporary bridal hairstyles, ensuring every bride finds her perfect look.

Radiant Makeovers: Makeup-centric Pre Bridal Packages

The art of bridal makeup in Delhi.

Makeup-centric pre bridal packages with trials and consultations.

Delhi's expertise in bridal makeup is unparalleled. Makeup-centric pre bridal packages not only include the application of flawless makeup on the big day but also incorporate trials and consultations. Brides can work closely with skilled makeup artists to achieve a look that complements their style and enhances their natural beauty.

Holistic Wellness: Spa and Relaxation Packages

Stress-relief and wellness in Delhi's pre-bridal offerings.

Holistic wellness packages that include massages and rejuvenation.

Recognizing the stress that often accompanies wedding preparations, Delhi's pre bridal packages often include spa treatments designed for pre-wedding relaxation. Holistic wellness packages, complete with massages and rejuvenating therapies, ensure that brides are not only beautiful but also stress-free on their special day.

Bridal Glow from Within: Nutrition-Focused Packages

Specialized diet plans for glowing skin.

Integration of nutritional counseling in pre-bridal wellness.

Delhi's pre bridal packages go beyond external treatments, acknowledging the importance of nutrition for radiant skin. Specialized diet plans, coupled with nutritional counseling, contribute to the bride's overall wellness, ensuring a bridal glow that radiates from within.

Top Salons Offering Pre Bridal Packages in Delhi

Overview of the best salons known for pre-bridal excellence.

Customer reviews and testimonials for selected salons.

For brides seeking the crème de la crème of pre-bridal services, Delhi boasts an array of top-notch salons. This section provides an overview of the best salons known for their pre-bridal excellence, accompanied by customer reviews and testimonials, aiding brides in making an informed choice.

Affordability and Value: Budget-Friendly Options

Overview of budget-friendly pre-bridal options in Delhi.

Balancing affordability with value in pre-bridal services.

Delhi's bridal industry caters to brides with varying budgets. This section explores budget-friendly pre-bridal options, demonstrating that affordability doesn't mean compromising on quality. Brides can find packages that balance cost-effectiveness with high-quality services, ensuring that beauty is accessible to all.

How to Choose the Right Pre-Bridal Package in Delhi

Factors to consider when selecting a pre-bridal package.

The importance of consultations and trials before making a decision.

Selecting the right pre-bridal package requires careful consideration. This section guides brides on factors to ponder when making a choice, emphasizing the importance of consultations and trials to ensure that the selected package aligns perfectly with their preferences and needs.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Delhi stands as a beacon in the world of pre bridal packages, offering a diverse range of services that cater to every bride's unique desires. The city's salons and beauty centers excel in providing transformative experiences that go beyond the surface, ensuring that brides emerge not only beautiful but also confident on their wedding day. As you embark on your pre-bridal journey in Delhi, anticipate not just a beauty regimen but a holistic experience that prepares you to step into matrimonial bliss with radiance and grace.

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To Have and to Hold: Ch. 7 Captured

By Skyler10

Summary: Honeymoon destination revealed, Bobbi and Hunter come back into the picture ;) (pun intended), and Daisy and Carol stretch that Mature-for-sexy-times rating after some dressing and undressing.

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Spring indulged the city with a sneak preview of its glory with a sunny, warm week to end March. All knew that it wasn’t here to stay just quite yet, but it was coming in full soon, a promise, a kiss of days approaching.

For the past rainy week, Carol had dedicated her free time to honeymoon planning. She knew they wanted something relaxing, beachy, and new to both of them. After her talk with Daisy about making more decisions regarding the wedding, though, she was careful not to lean too hard on Daisy to make the final call. She clicked through search results for LGBTQ-friendly honeymoon destinations. There was no point in looking at islands that didn’t want them there in the first place. Every destination listed in Europe looked gorgeous but far away. Within the US, Hawaii seemed ideal but also far in the other direction. Miami seemed within their budget and fun, but not as relaxing. And hot and humid. They needed something farther north.

One website offered just the thing: Pegasus Resort on Cape Cod, especially run by and for LGBTQ couples. They would take a ferry boat ride to and from the cape. Besides planning their activities, all she would have to do is book their flights and hotels. And a dinner for the resort’s upscale restaurant, of course. The other restaurants were more casual, and Provincetown had more options, but a special romantic dinner was basically a requirement for their honeymoon.

Carol heard Daisy come in from her yoga class and called to her. “Hey! How was yoga?”

“Hi. Good.” Daisy walked into the dining area where Carol was sitting at the table with her laptop and snacks. She leaned down to peck a kiss to Carol’s cheek.

“I’ve got a honeymoon plan ready if you want to hear it?”

“Ooo honeymoon? Uh, yes, obviously.” Daisy scooted one of the other chairs next to Carol’s so she could see the screen and took a few grapes from the snack plate.

Carol took her through the Pegasus Resort website, photos of the area, and a few ideas of things to do.

“And best of all, it fits the budget.”

Daisy’s eyes widened. “For real? Babe, I’m so impressed. I’ve never been to Cape Cod.”

“Me either! It’s not set in stone yet, so if you want to change anything, we can, but if not, I’m going to get it booked.” Carol’s mouse hovered over the Book Now button.

Daisy bounced in excitement. “Yes, book it! While it’s still miraculously affordable.”

Carol set to work filling out the information. Daisy weighed in when necessary, and soon enough, they had all the transportation and accommodation confirmation emails in their inboxes.

Carol relaxed into her chair. “Whew, it feels good to have that done.”

Daisy stood and reminded her, “Next up, our appointment with Bobbi and Hunter to talk about decorations and photos. We have about half an hour.”

“Half an hour, huh?” Carol let her eyes linger over Daisy’s sports bra, bare midriff, and form-fitting yoga pants.

“Unh-uh,” Daisy shut down her line of thinking. “I have to actually shower and get ready, and that is not enough time. Tonight. After.”

Carol stood and kissed Daisy with a promise on her lips. “Tonight it is.”

Daisy smiled against her and pulled away reluctantly. The clock was ticking and they couldn’t miss this crucial appointment.

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When Daisy and Carol arrived at the cottage and half-acre grounds that now served as Bobbi and Hunter’s office, they learned Hunter was out shooting some B-roll for another wedding video, but Bobbi was ready for action. She had only been in the business a few years, hence her availability so soon to their date, but she already had a system for each element: decoration packages, florists she worked with, photoshoot options… she even had suggestions based on their colors. She may not have had a long resume in the business, but she certainly had the skills, style, and strategy to be a rising star within it.

Daisy lit up at Bobbi’s guidance and competence. Carol still didn’t know the difference between a dahlia and a peony, but seeing Daisy happy was all that mattered to her. Being out of her element didn’t help with her resolution to be a more active participant, however, so she relied on Bobbi’s photos for visual references.

After hours of decoration options and floral arrangement talk, Bobbi sent them outside to walk around the grounds for a break. Bobbi said it would help her get a sense for how they interacted naturally. She’d be nearby if they needed anything, and she would shoot a few practice candids but not close enough to hear them talk.

The spring breeze was still chilly enough for them to wear their leather jackets (brown and relaxed fit for Carol, black and stylishly cut for Daisy), but the fresh air helped them unwind. They made their way down a dirt path to a pond lined with willows. Carol slipped her hand into Daisy’s as they walked and tried not to be self-conscious that Bobbi was watching them.

“So,” Daisy began as they reached the pond, “what are you thinking of all this? You’ve been quiet.”

“Right now,” Carol stalled, “I’m thinking about how your hand fits in mine and how beautiful this all is. If we weren’t already here to plan our wedding, I might propose.” She leaned in toward Daisy and winked.

Daisy smiled but didn’t let her off the hook that easily. “And what about in there?” She tilted her head toward the cottage. “I know this isn’t really your thing, but I want you to be happy with it too.”

Carol tried to put some of the terms together correctly. “I think the corsage ideas are exactly what your mom, grandma, and Aunt Wendy and Victoria would all wear, which is a wide range of personalities, so that’s something. And the… mmm… hanging things for the chapel walls? Also good. How about you?”

“Yeah, for sure.” Daisy squinted against the sun as she looked out to the pond. “I’m honestly not sure we need decorations for the aisle. The chapel is so small, you know? I also wanted to ask you first, before Bobbi brings it up, what do you think about a unity candle in the ceremony? Or something like that?”

“Unity candle? I don’t know. Tell me more.” Carol furrowed her brow and tuned in. The flowers and ribbons and table centerpieces were one thing, but ceremony symbolism and meaning-laden rituals were another.

Daisy let go of Carol’s hand and held up two imaginary candlesticks. “Okay, so we’d each have our own candles lit before the ceremony, or we can light them, but the point is we would use them together at the same time to light a bigger middle candle. The important part to me is that we don’t blow out the individual candles.”

“Ah. Right!” Carol followed the metaphor. “So we’re still individual people, but also we’re a couple. And getting married doesn’t change that we’re each our own person.”

“Exactly.” Daisy shrugged. “If you want to. If that’s too cliche or cheesy, we don’t have to, though.”

“No, no, I like it. So Bobbi’s going to ask us to pick out candles then, right? Because I have to be honest, I haven’t given much thought to wax color and consistency or height or whatever.”

Daisy smiled and slipped her arms around Carol’s waist. “I don’t think we need to stress about it too much. They are pretty basic and I have one or two in mind.”

“Thank you.” Carol leaned in and kissed Daisy sweetly. “And the candle is accurate because you light me up.”

Daisy pulled back but kept her arms firmly around Carol. “The fire-themed puns are already starting?”

“Well, you do set my heart aflame,” Carol explained.

“Here we go,” Daisy sighed.

“One, this was your idea, and two, you are the light of my life. You might even say my love burns for you.”

“Done?”

“For now, yes. For the rest of our lives? Just getting started.” Carol assured.

Daisy rolled her eyes and kissed her. When they parted, she shook her head. “Now you’ve got me thinking of them too.”

“Yes! I want to hear it!”

Daisy dropped into a sultry voice. “Babe, you’re the hottest thing since fire was discovered.”

Carol tried not to laugh. “Okay, we’ll work on it, but a solid start. A+ for the sexy tone, though.”

“Thank you,” Daisy said proudly and then noticed the sun was lowering in the sky. “We should wrap this up. But I haven’t forgotten about tonight.”

“Me either.” Carol winked.

They walked back to the cottage to finish their appointment with Bobbi and discuss photo poses and locations. Bobbi showed them the practice shots she had taken of their break, and they scheduled some photos of the two of them in normal clothes and some in their gowns.

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On Sunday afternoon, picking outfits for the photoshoot (besides the wedding gowns, of course) led to a full circle moment. As Daisy sat on the bed looking at makeup pro tips and couple posing ideas, Carol put on her deep red jumpsuit and black blazer that looked like the one she had tried on in white at the bridal shop.

“How about this?” she asked to get Daisy’s attention. Daisy looked up from her computer and took in Carol’s outfit.

“Yes, please.” She didn’t hide her lingering gaze. “I know exactly what I would wear with that one too.”

“Yeah?” Carol stepped in front of the closet door mirror, which was long enough to reflect the whole outfit.

Daisy set her laptop on the bedside table and walked up behind Carol. “Three words. Little. Black. Dress.”

Carol’s eyes met hers in the mirror. “But which one?”

“My turn to try on.” She closed the closet door behind her so it would be a surprise until she had it on. When she opened it, Carol was sitting on the side of the bed, idly scrolling through the poses Daisy had left open on her computer.

“How’s this?” Daisy asked, one hand on her hip with the other gesturing down the dress. Carol’s eyes followed her hand and continued down Daisy’s strong legs. Daisy had added heels for maximum effect, highlighting her calves.

Carol walked over and stood beside her in the mirror. “Very sexy. Look at that power couple. Damn.”

Daisy turned and pulled Carol in by the hips for a surprise kiss and then backed away just as quickly. “Okay, we have to pick out the casual outfits before I jump you for real.”

“We have time for both,” Carol pointed out and took off the blazer. She hung it on the hanger and then took off her jumpsuit. “Your choice. I can put on my shirt or not.”

“Stop,” Daisy whined. “You know I’m highly distractable. Shirt on first, I find something that looks good with it, and then I take it off. In that order.”

“Yes, ma’am.” Carol winked. She decided to speed up the process by walking into the closet and picking out a navy and lavender plaid button-up for herself and a blouse in a matching lavender top for Daisy. “I figured out we have these weeks ago and thought they might be good.”

“Our wedding colors! Wow, these colors really are us.”

Carol handed her the blouse. “And I figured we’d just wear jeans with them.”

Daisy took off her black dress and heels and put on the blouse. She passed Carol and picked out a pair of jeans from the closet. “Hmm, these.”

They were not her most comfy jeans for everyday wear, but they complemented her form in the right ways for a photoshoot. Carol picked a similar pair for herself.

When they were dressed, they stood in the mirror together again.

“What do you think?” Daisy asked.

“I think this is it.” Carol flattened her collar. Daisy turned to check out how her outfit looked from the back, and Carol wet her lips. “God, those jeans were made for your butt. I’m always both jealous and turned on when you wear those. It’s very confusing.”

Daisy laughed. “Like you can talk.” She swiftly squeezed Carol’s round bum in her tight jeans.

“Hey!” Carol laughed. “Okay. That’s a casual outfit, a dressy outfit, and our wedding dresses. That’s enough, right? We still have two hours until we’re meeting Elena and Mack for dinner and to talk about the ceremony.”

“Yep,” Daisy popped the p. She grabbed a small black gym bag with rainbow handles they had gotten free at Pride but hadn’t used. “Anything we need for the photoshoot can go in here, and we can hang the other clothes in the garment bags with the bridal gowns.”

“Good plan.” Carol took the bag from Daisy and dropped it near the foot of the bed. “Okay, that’s enough dressing. Time for undressing.”

Daisy kissed her and, as promised, unbuttoned her shirt until it was free. Carol took it and her undershirt off, and Daisy stripped off her own blouse and paused to kiss her again. She pulled away to hang the shirts on hangers so they wouldn’t wrinkle. Impatient, Carol wrapped her arms around Daisy from behind and unbuttoned her jeans while she was hanging the shirts. Daisy grinded back against her in retaliation, and Carol kissed her neck.

“You know,” Daisy said, turning to unbutton Carol’s jeans in return. “This would go faster if we did one thing at a time.”

“Okay.” Carol took off her jeans, laid them out on the bed, and stuck out her bum as she leaned over the bed and slowly and deliberately rolled them into a tight, neat log. She raised an eyebrow at Daisy, who was staring with her own jeans around her ankles.

“Point made.” Daisy rolled up her jeans quickly and stuck both pairs in the bag. “We can worry about shoes later.”

“Exactly.” Carol led her to the bed and in seconds, they were entangled, with hands tugging at undergarments and lips meeting again and again and thighs slotting naturally between each other.

Daisy had an odd thought cross her mind that she was grateful to not only be born in an era and culture where they didn’t have to hide their relationship and could be married but also one in which they didn’t have to wait until marriage to have this. Not that it had ever been particularly accepted for queer couples to marry as long as they refrained from premarital sex, but it was more that she was relieved that figuring out sex wasn’t part of their wedding stress. Getting married had plenty of complications and emotions attached without that element.

“What are you thinking about?” Carol asked as she saw the pensive expression on Daisy’s face. Carol stroked up and down Daisy’s side, and Daisy’s expression softened.

“Just that I’m so glad we don’t have to figure this part out on our wedding night.”

Carol involuntarily let out a little laugh and then agreed. “We would not have made it this long if we were supposed to wait.”

“True, but can you imagine having to worry about not even knowing what to do and having our first time after all of this? Months of planning and scheduling vendors and life commitment, then to also be like sooo how does sex work anyway?” Daisy ran her fingers up Carol’s stomach to her breast and teased her nipple in emphasis.

“That is way too much pressure for a honeymoon.” Carol rolled on top of Daisy and teased her inner thighs before working in to her warm, wet core. “Knowing every part of you, years of memorizing every sigh and gasp and moan… that’s what our honeymoon is going to be, and I wouldn’t trade one messy, imperfect night of all the time it took learning each other.”

Daisy bucked her hips into Carol’s touch and let out one of those moans. “Fuck, yes. Mmmn!”

It hadn’t always been sexy to learn what they liked in sex, and they still tried new positions and toys on occasion that might or might not be for them, but their “Is this normal? How do we even do this?” days were worked out in college, during dates that turned into sleepovers and late nights studying for anatomy exams turned “studying” each other’s anatomy, so to speak. They had been young and awkward and new to it all together, and they found through experience what online advice in sapphic sex articles worked and didn’t for them. Now, as an established couple about to be married, they hardly had to think anymore about what to do with their hands, getting twisted up in the sheets, or being embarrassed or self-conscious about their bodies. Their legs and arms and lips and tongues seemed to just simply fit, as if they were made to be intertwined in lovemaking. But every movement and muscle memory was from years of vulnerable communication, awareness, and practice bringing them higher and higher out of the awkwardness of inexperience into the ecstasy of expertise.

The wisdom from experience helped Carol time Daisy’s orgasm just so she was desperate but not frustrated. And it helped Daisy know when to reach for one of their vibrators, and which one, when Carol needed more to finally crest over the edge of pleasure. After Carol came, they kissed deeply, letting their tongues play, as the vibe still buzzed beside them. Daisy retrieved it and placed it between them, aligning with Carol’s folds so it was securely held against them both. She knew by now exactly where to put it and how to keep it there with their position.

“That took practice, for example,” Daisy panted.

“It did, mmmhmm,” Carol agreed, turning it into a moan of pleasure.

Daisy did have to adjust it as her hips bucked, but they ended up coming together nearly at the same time, a rare feat, providing further emphasis that the work they had put in over the years was well worth every awkward, weird, imperfect moment it took to get there.

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That night, as Carol was in the shower, Daisy had an idea of what her wedding gift to her would be. She searched her favorite wedding websites for the new-to-her term: boudoir photography. She’d seen packages on Bobbi’s website, and looking into it, she thought Carol would appreciate it. It was a bit challenging to find pose ideas for brides that didn’t seem porny or made for the male gaze, but she could do the solo ones herself, and then if Carol was interested in some together, they could finish the shoot after the wedding with some creativity and adapting.

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Sparklers Photography – Tips and Trends

Your special events are around the corner which means celebrations, lot of fun, family gatherings, and fireworks would be a part of your joy. Grab your camera for sparkler photography. Sparkler photos would be as fun as they are beautiful. Most people make it more interesting to know how to take a sparkler photo with an iPhone or any camera.

Based on your attendees, sparkler photos logistics demand a bit of preparation than a typical night shot. A magnificent scene might be created with proper planning or fizzle out with a dismal conclusion. Photography of Sparklers is the ideal method to brighten up the evening even without hazards and rules. Because they’re a safer, easier substitute for consumer explosives that are more dangerous and unsuitable for use around children and families.

Nowadays photography is a prominent part of any event because these events are always memorable not just by your brain’s memories but also by photographs. For photographers, automatic or moderate controls must be abandoned. A tripod and a slow frame rate are essential for getting the shot.

You can master the art of taking sparkler pictures with a little creativity, persistence, and enjoyment. Sparklers are ideal for many occasions, including weddings, Fourth of July celebrations, birthday parties, and fun at the beach. Use the advice above to be ready and discover how to snap stunning sparkler shots. Just make sure you are utilizing the fireworks in a secure and open area, and keep in mind that it’s acceptable to experience some trial and error.

Essential Equipment for Sparklers Photography

1. Camera

Camera Shutter speed settings that you’ll fiddle with the most. Also, the kind of photo you’re aiming to get will influence how long you need your shutter to be open. The optimal shutter speed for capturing motionless sparklers is about 2 to 5 seconds faster. Nevertheless, depending on your layout, you’ll need a frame rate of the design you’re making, and you’ll need a speed of somewhere between 15 and 30 seconds if you wish to depict the activity of a sparkler. To prevent your photo from being very blurry, set your ISO to around 100. If that’s too black, then can increase the ISO to 400 to lighten the picture without making it excessively bright.

2. Tripod

Professional photographers suggest staying still while taking pictures with sparklers. For this purpose, you need a tripod stand with adjustable length settings. Go for a budget-friendly, good-quality frame that can firmly hold your camera setup. A cheap quality tripod can make your camera moveable in high windy weather. In another case, you can get a camera holding hand, so choose which one is friendly for you before buying.

3. Sparklers

If you want to capture stunning wedding sparkler photos or any other event photography, it is essential to determine the most suitable sparklers for your occasion. Opting for longer-lasting, larger sparklers of 36 inches will produce better firework effects than smaller 20-inch or 10-inch sparklers. With bigger sparklers, everyone can take their time to position themselves and light their sparklers for communal activities such as wedding sparkler send-offs.

4. Lighting

It would be beneficial to include additional lighting during sparkler photo sessions, particularly during the bridal entrance and exits at weddings. It is important to direct the light towards the couple, focusing on illuminating the bride's sides to enhance her appearance. Both individuals should ideally be bathed in a flattering light, with the bride typically receiving more attention. For other events, it is recommended to utilize natural lighting in the background.

Creative Ideas for Sparkler Photography: Capturing the Magic of Light and Motion.

You can bring new ideas for taking pictures with firecrackers at your events. Ask your clients to share their thoughts and then choose those that will challenge you more. Some examples are, drawing and writing with sparklers in photography. But for that purpose, you have to guide your clients properly with safety precautions.

Capturing Moments with Family

The results of shooting the kids and your family with a sparkler after dark are usually not very impressive. So because the light out from the sparkler by itself is typically not bright enough to light your guest’s face, you can choose the sparkler writing technique for this photo shoot. However, the flash on your camera will either pop up and wipe out all the ambient light or focus on the firework and reveal that, has left a tiny dot of light in the shadows.

Sparklers Wedding Photos

A professional wedding photographer can use a long exposure camera lens. He or She can use it with an off flashlight which develops some stunning wedding portraits. It does take some time to prepare for this kind of picture. However, not all shooters have the talent to accomplish this. Alternatively, if either you lack the expertise or simply prefer something more manageable. Verify that an overlay is available to your photographer. The fastest method for taking a sparkler image is this one. Hence, you can explore more Photography ideas of sparklers.

Tips for Capturing Sparkler Photography

Planning and Preparation

Before starting your big events you need to plan and prepare the setup, time, and location for your photography with sparklers. While taking pictures of sparklers, the set locations are a priority to consider. It’s critical to locate a location with as little background light as possible to produce a clean image. That is a result of blur caused by artificial light. Both the configuration and the location you choose are crucial. You must need a tripod on priority. This is crucial when using sparklers to make words or designs because of a higher number of successive demands of absolute immobility.

Setting Cameras

If you want to capture stunning sparkler photos, setting up your camera correctly is essential. Follow these key steps to learn how

Put your camera in manual control if necessary.

The shutter should be set at f.22.

Image quality should be set between 15 to 30 seconds.

Use a 100 ISO setting.

The camera should be in auto-focus.

Sparklers in sunlight have an amber tinge to them; by setting your camera’s white balance toward sunlight, you can capture this orange glow more precisely.

Sparklers placement for shooting

Holding sparklers or firecrackers either for your wedding day or other special events would be a stunning moment for you. Remember to follow safety rules before setting up for photography with sparklers. The people behind you at your wedding or the crew in the background can hold these fireworks and make a swirl. Set up the photograph with enough speed to catch the sparkler’s desired motion. Finally, use a flash to light and freeze the subject immediately before the time is finished.

Light Painting in Photographing Sparklers

As you know that when the weather warms up people prefer to do events at night which is a great time to light up sparklers. So burn out those light sticks, and firecrackers and light up your stunning night. Light painting occurs when your camera clicks the lighting moment of the sparks of fireworks.

But there is a technique to capture such light painting. After morning peak hours, the sunlight is meager, but you should still have a fair bit to illuminate your scene. Since it isn’t completely dark, the light of your fireworks won’t be as powerful, but that’s okay. So it’s not recommended to take photos in complete darkness if this was your first attempt at it until you have mastered light painting using your lens.

Long Exposure Sparklers Photography

Longer exposure Photographic photography is a process in which the lens of the camera is left open for a sizable amount of time. The final image shows still objects in sharp detail while also capturing the path of moving stuff ahead of the cameras. For a long-exposure camera, settings keep the ISO low. Longer exposure will give you enough light to capture sparkling moments. Set your lens aperture at f8, giving you more depth of the lens field without getting technical.

Writing with Sparklers

Writing with sparklers is another way of creating fun with words. To make your photography more stunning you can make words with fireworks and click photos. You need to stay still while the camera lens clicks. Your lens will be wide for a longer period, which means that any move will look fuzzy.

They must remain entirely motionless if you wish your content to be seen. To ensure that the words are correctly seen by the camera, write the letters backward. If writing the letters back is too challenging, you can simply reverse the final picture in editing software.

Sparklers Light Trails

Light trails capture a moving light source with an exposure speed that is too slow to stop it in its tracks. As a result, a point of light appears with a trail that extends from its origin to its final location inside the image. This effect would be called the light trail of sparklers by creating or drawing with such illumination, such as sparklers, and having the image taken by a camera with a long exposure time.

If you are doing this photograph at night you need light for focusing your client’s image. But turn it off when your camera shutter clicks. You need to slow down the speed of your lens so that your camera can focus on the sparkling object. To get this kind of slow-speed shutter clicks you need to adjust the lens placement at the f site accordingly. You have to do some trials before making final wedding pictures with sparklers and light trails.

Sparkler Portraits

Photographing sparklers on your big days, weddings, and other festivals would enhance the beauty of your day. But unfortunately, if your camera and photographer are not professional you might face some trouble. Sparkler portraits are fortunately redeeming yourself for making your day memorable. The key behind clicking these portraits is the speed of your camera lens. Leave everything behind and adjust the shutter speed in the following pattern.

Auto mode

3-second camera speed

Opening: f/8

ISO: 100

White equilibrium: Sunlight

After concentrating on the target, change to manual focus.

Sparklers Safety Tips

Use of Large Firecrackers

As they light for a long time and kids won’t feel the sparks going too near to their palms, they are great for photographs and also for security purposes.

Under Supervision

Make sure kids understand to avoid touching, tossing, or approaching another person too closely. Naturally, keep in mind the abilities of your kids and only provide sparklers to those who can handle them securely.

Keep Water Bucket

Keep a cold water steel bucket nearby to your fireworks to put the sparklers after using them.

Conclusion

To conclude this topic about sparkler photography or sparkler wedding pictures you are now well aware of how to make your event memorable with stunning photo shoots. You can take and produce a unique set of shots that your client will treasure. And then ideally, promote on their social networking sites with a small time commitment to learning how to create sparkler photos. Remember to follow the photographic tips and safety precautions before setting up your camera.

What are the best camera settings for fire?

Try taking this photo in manual control with the following settings: camera sensor at 1/100 sec, lens at f/1.8 (or whatever your lens’s widest aperture is), and ISO Auto. To enhance the image brighter or dimmer, use exposure correction, and select a low angle to set the fire against the dusk-sky background.

Do you light up a sparkler from top to bottom?

While lighting, hold the firework vertically or keep the tip slightly lowered. The sparkler should always be lit at the tip that is farthest from the wire loop.

What is the best ISO to shoot at?

The ideal ISO for a clear day or for a light environment with a lot of sunlight is 100 or 200. For inside or overcast shooting, use 400 ISO. For indoor use without additional lighting, 800 ISO for dim light conditions, 1600+ ISO.

How do I take sparkler photos with an iPhone?

Adjust the ISO & shutter settings as needed. On an iPhone, you could also snap sparkler images in Live mode. After taking the picture, swipe up to show the available effects, then select “Long Exposure” for a rapid sparkler photo.

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