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[shaadidukaanseo]

Looking for the perfect soundtrack for your pre-wedding shoot? Explore a curated list of romantic Hindi songs that set the ideal mood, blending love, joy, and intimacy for your special moments.

[be-with-me-so-happily]

Not Another Time

ONE SHOT

[ or Part 2 of Could We Not ]

<< Request >> "I loved could we not. Can you maybe also write when that guy came running on stage and he maybe pushes reader out of the way or something like that😅" - anon

<< Request >> "Omg PLEASE could you do more parts or ‘could we not’ literally loved it!!!" - @loza--may

Summary: Harry is used to things getting crazy on tour. What he wasn't ready for is how much he misses YN during the Latin American leg of his tour. But at the Rio de Janeiro show, he needs to expect the unexpected.

AN: Highly requested part 2, which I wasn't expecting but am so honored to have written for you all. Sorry it took me FOREVER to write and post this. I hope you like it.

Warnings: Some explicit language, attempted attack by a fan, mild head injury

Not much can shake Harry when it comes to wild moments on tour, throughout his entire career. There once was a fan hiding in a trash bin, dildos thrown at his face, wedding proposals, canceled shows due to illness, and there was even a time when a girl tried to dolphin her way onto the stage, back in the early days. But he still loves it, loves it all. It's titled 'Love On Tour' for a reason.

Now, he's in Latin America. Any and every performance here has such a special place in Harry's heart. He has a 'brasil' tattoo on his thigh, after all. However, the time is a little different.

The horn players have not accompanied the band for these shows. No trombone, no saxophone, and no trumpets. Which means no YN. No sweet but subtle winks onstage, no flirtatious comments backstage, no seeing her bright smile, no hearing her pure laugh, or getting lost in her beautifully deep eyes. No gazing at her lips and wishing so desperately that he could kiss them again.

Unfortunately, their first kiss was their last. Harry hopes that's not forever. But after it happened, he got sick, putting a crimp in his plans to further things with her. When he recovered, their time was taken up by those last few shows in Los Angeles. Then he was off to Mexico. And she wasn't.

Needless to say, her absence is very apparent. To him, at least.

So, like he has done every show since Guadalajara, Harry checks his phone after getting dressed. He wants to make sure he hasn't missed any 'good luck' texts before going on stage, but a disappointed sigh releases as he sees that he has no new messages.

"Alright, H. Ten minutes." The stage assistant announces.

Harry nods, handing his phone over and grabbing his mic pack from the sound tech. The band gathers around for a little pre-show ritual and Harry feels the tug on his heart, wishing there were four more members in their huddle, so there could be one particular member tucked under his arm. But he commits to staying focused on his performance, to put on a good show for the people of Rio de Janeiro.

Despite a few fans fainting in Bogota, things have been relatively smooth so far, and this night should be no different. All he has to do is get out there and get through it.

"Do you know the words to this one Rio?" Harry shouts to the crowd as the band begins to play 'What Makes You Beautiful'.

Despite his efforts, this song always makes him miss YN. The trumpets in the backing track just don't do this song, or any of the songs, as much justice as when she is there, with him, playing live. The other three too, of course, but he has always been able to distinguish her trumpet from the other horns, and he would always dance near her while this song played. Without that, without her, it's just not nearly as exciting.

As he begins the second verse, Harry moves to his left, twisting around to tug on the mic cord that feels as if it's caught on something.

"I don't know why you're being shy…" Harry's eyes shoot up and then around as a security guard strides past him, settling his gaze on a figure charging towards him. "And you turn away when I look into your eyes."

It's like a flash. He is walking, then swiveling around, moving over, and then backing up into another security guard. All within a matter of a few seconds. It takes a moment for him to fully understand what's happening, as multiple crew members grab hold of the man.

Watching him be dragged offstage, Harry moves back to the center mic, still in shock of what happened but still wanting to continue the song.

He glances over to each side of the stage, shaking the disbelief away when he meets the gazes of a few of the band and crew. Each one reciprocates the sentiment, yet seem to keep their caution, as a few of them motion over that way. Harry turns back, just for a quick check, and notices a small group of people gathered in a huddle. He turns back to the crowd. He trusts his team, he knows they are handling whatever it is, and he won't let this one moment take away from the show. It can't stop him. It won't stop him.

As the song ends he takes a quick moment to gather himself and take a breath before turning to the crowd.

"Well that was different…" He states sarcastically, though truthfully. It's probably one of the more accurate ways to describe that moment, especially if he's trying to keep this a 'family show', as he always claims. "Is everybody okay?"

The fans laugh and cheer, seeming to answer his question with the same disbelief he feels.

"I'm shooketh… I'm shooketh!" He exclaims, receiving another laugh from the audience. At least they are recovering and feeling good. Now he can recover and feel good too. He twists around, looking from one side of the stage to another, meeting the gaze of a few security guards and crew as he does so. "Thank you, thank you. You saved me!"

That's when he catches it. The glimpse of a familiar face, of YN's face, off to the side of the stage, among the small group he had noticed earlier. However, her expression is not one he's seen before. Well, only once before. It's pained, again, but this time it looks worse, and Harry feels his stomach drop.

He transitions into a quick acknowledgement of his band members, his mind wanting to focus solely on the one who wasn't even scheduled to be there, but as soon as he's done, he takes advantage of what's next.

He uses the band mic to let everyone know he'll be off to the side while the extended introduction to 'Late Night Talking' plays on the screens, and once the lights dim he swiftly makes his way over.

"YN. What's-... what are you-… umm, hi." He fumbles, his thoughts racing with so many questions. He didn't even know she'd be in Brazil, or at the show, let alone on the side of the stage, and now she's standing there in front of him, with an ice pack on her head.

"Hi." She chuckles minimally, hurting Harry's heart with the lack of usual enthusiasm and joy. "I came… to surprise… everyone."

"Well, you did that!" He exclaims, managing as best of a smile as he can. His gaze travels from her eyes, to her lips, and then up to her head, and his expression immediately drops. "What happened?"

"It's nothing." She attempts to play off, much like the last time he saw her injured. "Don't worry about me."

"That's impossible." He retorts. "What happened?"

"The guy… the fan, just… knocked me down… on his way out with security." She shakes her head, scoffing, though Harry feels as if she's directing it towards herself more than anyone else.

"Okay. Umm… go backstage and get checked out." He states, his ears picking up on the music, knowing he'll have to return to center stage in just a few moments. "I'll… I'll see you after, yeah?"

"Harry, I'm fi-"

"Just do it!" He exclaims, immediately wincing as he watches her eyes widen with surprise. He's never talked to her like that, never even raised his voice even remotely in her direction without it being out of excitement or flirtation. But he cares about her, and now he will only worry more seeing her there in pain. "Please."

She nods, opening her mouth with a reply, but seemingly deciding against it.

Harry gives YN a quick kiss on the cheek and hustles back over to his mic stand, shooting his gaze to the side for one last glance of her as she walks out of sight.

It's not as if he's going to stop worrying, but maybe it'll be a little less than it would if she were still there watching him. He knows she'll be taken care of, and he'll see her when it's over. Right now, he needs to get through the rest of it, preferably without any other issues.

"... on a Summer evening, what is happening? An-... you're the end of… we are going to stop the song."

Technical difficulties. During 'Watermelon Sugar'. Of course. As if Harry's mind wasn't already somewhere else. He knows it's an easy fix, hopefully, but it's just another thing added to the existing thoughts already causing chaos in his mind. He's a professional, sure, but everyone has a limit and he just doesn't want to find out where his is.

Get through it. That's all he has to do, just get through the next song, the show, and the night. Just get through it and then get to YN.

'Love of My Life' is next. Thankfully it's a slow song, so he can calm his mind and body down, even just a little, before the break in the set. And at that point he can finally regroup.

It works, for a moment, until he notices that some fans need help, and despite making his team aware, they are still there struggling. He lifts the mic stand up and turns his head back, motioning with his finger, with some intensity, for someone to help them and get them out of there.

He feels himself spiraling, just a bit, and has never looked forward to the end of a song as much as he is tonight.

As Harry waves to the crowd, with a mouthful of water, he impatiently waits to spit it up in the air, thank the crowd, and get the hell off stage.

The crowd continues to applaud and cheer as he says goodbye, turning around and using the last bit of energy he has to run backstage.

He stops among the hustle of the crew, realizing he isn't sure where to go, or where to even start looking for YN. The most likely place is his dressing room, so he swiftly shuffles his way there, doing his best to acknowledge anyone he passes by that congratulates or compliments him. He feels bad, he usually takes time with each person, always grateful for their work and feedback. But not tonight. He only has one person on his mind. One person he wants and needs to see.

He swings the door open and takes a quick scan of the room, finding no one. Not anyone. Not her. He runs his fingers through his now very sweaty hair, inhaling deeper to catch his breath and figure out where to go next, where to look next.

He takes a seat on the couch, elbows resting in his knees, and glances over to the table in front of him to find a note that wasn't there before. He grabs it immediately, blinking the salty moisture out of his eyes as he looks over the words.

"Hey H.

Went back to the hotel.

Hope you had a great

rest of your show!

- YN"

"Fuck." He mumbles, suddenly remembering how he yelled for her to go backstage. Well, he could argue that he only raised his voice, but in that moment, that hectic moment, it didn't matter. He shouldn't have done it at all. And truth be told, it would've made the entire night better if she had stayed. But he yelled, and sent her away. Now all he wants to do is go to her and make it better, make her feel better.

After the fastest shower and outfit change of his life, Harry found Jeff and discovered that his manager helped YN get there, so he knew which hotel room was hers. At least Harry didn't have to spend countless hours searching all of Rio for her.

He stands in front of her door and takes a deep breath, nerves on edge as he knocks, and fully prepared for her to open the door and ask him to leave. Immediately.

"Harry?" He hears, causing his gaze to lift from his shoes to the woman in front of him. She's dressed in cotton shorts and a t-shirt, looking comfortable and yet more beautiful than he's ever seen her. He just wishes she wasn't also holding another ice pack to her temple.

"YN." He breathes out, unable to form any other words as he looks her over, hopefully more subtle than he fears it might be. "Are y-... how… I mean, umm…"

The sweetest sound grabs his attention and he watches her step aside as she lets out a small giggle.

"Come in."

He nods, and without hesitation steps into the room. The sound of the door closing causes him to swivel on his heel, and his eyes stay fixed on YN as she motions him over to the edge of the bed.

"What's up?" She asks, casually, removing the ice pack and placing it down beside her.

"I, umm, wanted to check on you." He answers, not convinced his volume was even loud enough to be heard. "How are you feeling?"

"Sore." She swiftly responds, and he cringes at the lack of emotion with it. Even though it was only one word, he feels as if he knows her well enough to know that's not her normal tone. "Hit my head when the guy knocked me to the ground."

"I'm so sorry, YN. I didn't know you were there tonight, or I would've…" He pauses, looking down to where his nails pick at each other. "I don't know… I could've done… something…"

"No, Harry, I'm sorry." She states, causing his gaze to shoot back up to find hers filled with, what looks like, embarrassment. And maybe even regret. But definitely with insecurity, which is not something he's used to seeing from her. "I shouldn't have come."

"Oh." His heart drops.

"I feel like I may have been in the way. Well, I was for that fan…" She states, the smallest smile lifting the corners of her mouth, despite the roll of her eyes and shake of her head. "But I definitely didn't want to be in yours."

"No! I'm glad you're here!" He replies, without hesitation, and watches as her eyes widen, now allowing him to see the depths at which they usually take him to.

"You are? Because it seemed like…" YN clears her throat, confirming for Harry that she is in fact nervous. Not confident. And it seems to be his fault. "It seemed like you were upset when you saw me."

"No! Not at all." Harry replies, his frustration with himself appearing in the crease between his brows. "I wasn't upset seeing you there, I was upset seeing you hurt. Really upset. I didn't mean to yell at you. I'm sorry."

"It's fine, H. I'm alright."

"I know. I know that. I just… I was worried for the rest of the show, wondering if you were okay. It was torturing me."

"I didn't mean for that to happen. I'm really sorry." She lets out a sigh, and it almost breaks Harry's heart as she drops her gaze and squeezes her eyes shut.

"No, don't-... that's not-..." Harry lets out a low growl in frustration. He doesn't know how to express what he means, and if he even should. But at this point, he doesn't know if he can hold back. "It was torture because all I wanted to do was fix it for you. Like last time."

"Like last time?"

He hears her breath hitch, and his heart races more, feeling each beat thump against his chest. They had shared a kiss the last time she got hurt. They spent the rest of the night together, hanging out and talking until the sun was almost rising. But then nothing. Was that it? Was it just a one time thing, just a momentary thing after an adrenaline-raising show? No, it wasn't. Not for him. And she needs to know.

"I… like you, YN. A lot. And that night… meant a lot to me." He fully turns his body towards her, gaining a fraction of the confidence for himself that he has always seen in her, and since she is now there in Brazil, he won't waste another minute without sharing his heart. "We didn't really get to talk much afterwards, or see each other even, but I just need you to know that… I want to be with you. If… if that's something you want too."

Harry watches as she pulls her lips inward, hoping that the expression he sees underneath is pleasant. Pleasant for him. But he suddenly realizes that if she doesn't feel the same, he doesn't want to lose her. For the band.

"If it's not, no problem. We can move past it." He swallows the lump caught grasping against the walls of his throat. "I don't want you to be uncomfortable, and don't want you to leave the band over it. You're very talented, YN."

"Thank you." She replies, looking over at him with those gorgeous eyes and a tenderness she's never given him before, and despite him offering to move past his feelings, for the sake of his heart, he desperately hopes that she feels the same. He wants her to only look at him like that from now on. "And that night meant a lot to me as well."

"Yeah?" He responds, shifting in his spot at the edge of her bed, with all the giddiness of a lovesick school boy.

"I want to be with you too, H."

His palms fly up to her cheeks, receiving a warmth from them that flows right to his chest. His gaze flickers to her lips, yearning for them, desperate for them.

"Are you going to kiss me or not?" She chuckles, and his heart swells from the self-assurance that she always expresses, that he has fallen for.

He grins, wider than he ever has, but only for a moment. He's not going to wait any longer. He leans closer, and her eyes close, pursing her soft lips to meet his in a gentle kiss.

Her hands run up his arms, applying pressure as they move over his shoulders, and connect behind his neck. She pulls him closer, and his tongue teases her lips before she parts them, each sighing as they deepen the kiss.

His chest tightens, this time out of need for air, so he pulls back, only leaving enough room for a breath, and smiles as he hears her release her own, happy exhale.

"How are you feeling now?" He asks, resting his forehead against hers as one hand strokes over the hair covering her temple.

"Much better. I do need to rest now, though." She whispers. "But, you know, I may have a concussion…"

"That's not funny."

"No, it's not. It's very serious." She pulls away more, hands still behind his head, and his mind fills with worry. Worry and confusion, as he watches her smile reappear through her solemn expression. "I should probably have someone stay with me tonight. To make sure I'm alright, of course."

"Of course." He smirks, feeling his heart burst, following as she scoots up the bed and rests her head on the pillow.

He does the same, laying down to face her, and sees her eyes begin to flutter shut. It's been an exhausting day for the both of them.

"Come here." He whispers, opening his arms for her to settle in, wrapping them around her body, and pulling her to his chest. "You doing okay?"

"More than okay." She utters, drowsiness now coating her words. "Thank you, for fixing things."

"Anytime." He replies, placing a tender kiss on top of her head. "I'll fix things for you anytime."

A silence falls between them, and as he hears her soft breaths leave her even softer lips, Harry hums in contentment, allowing his own body to succumb to the rest it now needs too. He shuts his eyes, and one last thought appears as he feels himself happily drift off to sleep.

Despite all the chaos, this night didn't turn out so bad after all. With YN, it's been the best one yet.

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[athanza]

Starlett - Part 1

Cooper Howard/fem!OC (not self-insert)

Tags: Hurt/comfort (sort of?), non-allowed romantic connection, lots of tention, pre and post war drama, some fluff

Warnings: Mentions of domestic abuse (no graphic scenes or descriptions of that nature), angst, canon wasteland violence

Summary: The Ghoul remembers a recruit of Moldaver, by the name of Irene Taylor, who he met before the war.

This branches out from canon but I thought it was a cute story idea so I had to write it. Enjoy! ♡

Part 2 | Part 3 | Final part

2296

Cooper's weather-beaten boots thudded on the dirt, the stones crackling beneath his heels.

The town was too quiet for there not to be a surprise waiting for him somewhere amongst the pre-war rubble so when a glimpse of movement caught his attention and he pulled his gun.

A kid, no older than 15 held up his hands in fear.

"Please don't shoot!"

Coopers sunken eyes narrowed. "Do yourself a favour and scram. If you try anything I will shoot you. Understand?"

The kid nodded frantically in agreement and Cooper gestured with his gun for the kid to get out of there.

As the boy ran off, a large, rolled up piece of paper fell out of his backpack and unfurled face-up in the dirt.

Cooper stepped over as he re-holstered his gun, and looked down at it out of curiosity. When he saw a familiar face on it he bent down to pick it up and held it out in front of him.

"Irene Taylor," It read. "Songbird of Hollywood Hills."

On the poster was a large photograph of a glamorous woman behind a microphone, and a look of a fond, yet faded, remembrance appeared on his scarred features.

2077

"This is a little public for a meeting isn't it?" Cooper asked as he and Lee Muldaver made their way to an empty table at a local jazz club called the Bird Cage.

"My contact is meeting us here. Don't worry about being recognised, this place is used to celebrities, they mind their own business."

They took a seat and settled in and Cooper turned his attention to the band, the singer had a lovely voice and it reminded him of the band that played at his wedding. He shook the memory from his mind.

"So where is this contact?" He asked.

Muldaver smiled a little. "You're listening to her."

He looked back at the singer.

Now that he thought about it, he did recognise her. He'd seen her face on posters for jazz clubs all over the city but never gave them much thought.

"Her husband is Frank Taylor, he's an executive for Vault Tec. She feeds us any information she can get. She's one of our best."

She had wonderful stage presence, captivating the audience with a rendition of "Them There Eyes" by Billie Holiday. Her champagne coloured dress sparkled in the stage lights, and she had every person in that room wrapped around her finger, and she knew it.

When she finished the song the room roared with applause and she stepped off the stage, politely thanking patrons as they came up to her on her way over.

Muldaver rose from her seat to meet her as she reached their table.

"Lee." Irene smiled fondly as she hugged her. "Thank you for coming."

"That was wonderful as always."

"Stop it you." Irene joked.

"May I introduce Mr. Cooper Howard?"

Irene looked at him and he held out his hand, having stood up with Muldaver.

"Pleasure to meet you Mr. Howard." She smiled as she took his hand.

"The pleasure is mine." He replied with a charming grin.

She sat down at their table and waved the waiter down for a round of drinks.

"How is everything going? Is Frank well?" Muldaver asked.

Cooper noticed Irene make a subtle, nervous glance at the bar before answering. "He's fine." She replied. "You said there was something you wanted to talk to me about?"

"Yes, our new recruit."

Muldaver looked at Cooper and Irene seemed surprised, unable to reply for a few seconds.

"I apologise for seeming so shocked, but with all of your promotions with Vault Tec, you're one of the last people I'd expect."

"Don't worry about it." He replied, reassuring her. "I understand. I'm not the first I'd expect either."

"Well, I guess this proves how convincing Lee can be." She smiled again, but there was something in that smile that seemed pained somehow.

Just then, a man came up behind them with a drink in his hand and put the other on Irene's shoulder and she jumped a little.

By her reaction Cooper thought it was another random patron come to say hello and invade her space, but he kissed her on the cheek and she looked up and smiled at him.

"Hello darling." She said.

"Hi Frank, how have you been?" Muldaver smiled.

"Oh, you know, more hours and no pay rise." He joked.

It was obvious he was tipsy and the discomfort on Irene's face as her husband sat down next to her made Cooper's eyes narrow a little.

"Darling, have you met Mr. Howard?"

"No I haven't had the pleasure." Frank replied, reaching over to shake his hand. "Nice to finally meet you Mr. Howard, your advert for vault 4 was terrific, exactly what we were looking for. I was sad to hear about your resignation."

Cooper shifted in his seat and chuckled uncomfortably, trying to retain his professionalism. "Ah, well, I'm not getting any younger." He joked.

Frank laughed, a little louder than was necessary. "Aren't we all! Say, is it true that it was your real dog in A Man and His Dog?".

Cooper took a sip of his drink that had just arrived. "Yes, Roosevelt, he's a beloved member of our little family."

"Well isn't that just the cutest darn thing." He smiled.

Irene was shrinking. Frank's presence was drowning the one that was only just captivating an entire audience. Then he noticed it and his chest pulsed with distain.

"Mr. Taylor, would you mind if I stole your wife for a dance?"

Irene looked slightly worried and stuttered her reply. "U-um, I don't..." She looked at Frank, almost for permission.

He hesitated but wanted to save face in front of everyone. "Of course." He smiled.

She stood up and walked over to take Cooper's extended hand.

He lead her to the dance floor. The band was playing an instrumental of "Good Morning Heartache" and he placed a hand on her waist.

"Not too close." She said. She realised her fear had slipped out and very quickly composed herself. "Don't want Frank to get jealous." She chuckled, disguising her reaction with a joking tone.

He stayed a modest distance from her as they began swaying to the music.

"He's playing it down but Frank is a big fan of yours. He's seen almost all of your movies, even dressed as your role in The Man From Calabasas for Halloween a few years back."

"You know," he said. "There's a funny story from that set. In the scene where I had to lasso that steer, the first take it somehow managed to pull me clean off my horse. I had a terrible black eye for two weeks after that, but the makeup team covered it up so well that no one could tell. In other words, I know a cover job when I see one."

She nervously glanced at her shoulder, briefly enough that hopefully Frank wouldn't notice if he was watching her.

"I know we just met, and it's none of my business, but Lee told me you married him for the mission. If he's hurting you, you need to tell her."

"She knows." Irene replied.

"She knows? And she hasn't pulled you out?"

"I asked her not to."

"Why?"

"Because this cause means a lot to me, and whatever I'm going through is for the greater good. I'm the only one with my foot in the door this high up, at least before you showed up."

He was getting angry now, not at anyone in particular, but at the unnecessary situation.

"Forgive me, but that's about the biggest pile of bullshit I've ever heard. You don't need to be in this any more than I do."

She scoffed dismissively. "You don't understand Mr. Howard, this is my purpose, stopping Vault Tec in any way that I can, even if it's one password or document at a time."

Part 2

[flyingfortress1]

Tidbits about Sledge from China Marine:

He had a horse- mentions it in a throwaway line

couldn't shoot a dangerous dog because he was a "sentimental dog-lover" in his words (honestly same)

loved Mozart and other classical music

Loved philosophy

Loved history- look this man's a nerd, he was more interested in the historical sites of Beijing like the Forbidden City than all the other guys who focused on women and drinking (good for him honestly lol- probably better that way tbh too)

Was not a party guy- getting those vibes, introvert maybe?

hated vodka

Was not a drinker- his dad schooled him early about the problems with that, so Sledge to his admission, only really had like a beer or two at most usually

Went to a party out of spite/to prove he was right

Got sepsis from the sores on his fingers- he got better tho, but did have to wear a sling

Kinda a prankster honestly on two occasions with some buds

learned a bit of Chinese from a guy called How (hope I'm spelling it right) who was a paid houseboy for the Marines- he was Sledge's age, and was better with learning English than Sledge learning Chinese- they became friends and How showed him all the cool historical spots

Loved Chinese food- like all the Marines, tried to eat at local restaurants instead of the sea rations/gallery/shitty cafeteria food they were given on barracks- honestly I'd do the same. They even recruited a guy who got leave to bring back like boxes of takeout just to avoid the food if they couldn't leave the garrison.

has some beef with rear echelon guys- not unique between combat vets and non-combat guys

Interested in learning about other cultures- he became good friends with Dr. Song- a chinese doctor who was head of a hospital in Beijing- and the Song family, plus their resident Catholic priest, Father Marcell.

Was apparently a really fun professor post-war, he took his students on birdwatching walks as part of his classes- would have loved to see him on Rate My Professor

Huge nature nerd- could always name birds, plants, insects etc he saw- ended up taking birdwatching after the war.

Got offered tea by a captured japanese officer- what a wild trip that must've been.

Got accidently reported missing at one point on Pelelui- nearly gave his parents a heart attack- they literally aged with worrying about their sons in combat

had beef about people complaining about 'minor' things compared to his time in combat- something shared by other of his buds

his dad called him Fritz- also had a pep talk about him not getting bitter like in point 20, avoiding alcohol

has beef w/jocks- gets respect from former bullies? due to combat experience.

He met his wife at a friend's wedding (she was a bridesmaid) and they so infatuated by each other they could barely concentrate on wedding duties- funny but sweet.

became a good shot at dove hunting because he didn't want to make the dove suffer, just one clean kill or nothing pre-war

got his bachelors in business and sold insurance for a bit before realizing bio/nature was his thing lol

got his phd in zoology in 62- go you sledge

[hotshotsxyz]

the most important thing

(pre-buddie) (862 words) (7x06 spec) what are weddings for, if not completely ignoring the fact that you're in love with your best friend

It’s a glance, at first. And then a longer look, when he’s sure no one’s looking back. It’s the slope of Buck’s shoulders that catches Eddie’s eye.

There’s an ease there that he hasn’t seen before. An ease he’s never really felt himself, either. And a part of him wonders – is it really that simple? He tightens his grip on Marisol’s waist and spins her around, smiles at the high peal of laughter she lets loose into the cool evening air.

Eddie allows his eyes to drift, following the line of Buck’s shoulder down his arm and to his hand. He watches Buck’s thumb pull slowly across Tommy’s jaw, sees the way Tommy’s mouth ticks up into a small smile, like his lips are following the motion.

He drags his eyes away then, feeling like he’s intruding on something.

“Oh, I think I need a minute,” Marisol gasps as the song comes to an end.

“Me too,” Eddie says with a chuckle. “Can I grab you something?” He gestures vaguely towards the refreshments table.

“Some water,” she says, punctuating her request with a soft kiss pressed into the corner of his mouth, “would be wonderful.”

Eddie smiles and fights the ever-present urge to wipe the kiss away. “Water. You got it.”

Buck finds him trying to balance a cookie between two cups and takes it from him with a grin. “You can come back for it, you know?” he asks with a teasing sparkle in his eye.

“You’re just jealous your date’s not bringing you a cookie,” Eddie replies.

Buck’s grin grows even wider. “My date,” he says, “is braving the bar for me.” He tilts his head towards the throng of people crowding around the single bartender.

“Alright,” Eddie laughs, “Tommy wins. You’ve got a better date than Marisol does.”

“Eh, don’t sell yourself short.” Buck bumps his shoulder into Eddie’s, a familiar gesture that makes him feel warm, even on a chilly spring night. “He hasn’t asked me to move in with him yet.”

“Bet he hasn’t asked you to move out, either.” Eddie says wryly.

Buck’s eyebrows shoot up. “You—”

“Yeah,” Eddie interrupts. “But we didn’t—we’re just going to take things a little slower.”

“Slower,” Buck repeats. “Yeah, that’s – that’s probably not a bad thing.”

“I think it’s good,” Eddie says. “I think—I never give myself enough time, you know? Even with Shannon—we hardly knew each other when we first got together, and then—”

“I get it,” Buck says softly, and Eddie knows he does.

“I just need to get to her, really get to know her. I think… I need us to be friends before we can really be something else.”

Buck’s expression changes into one Eddie doesn’t know how to read and he swallows. “Yeah, that’s—friends. It’s a good idea. It’s—that’s the most important thing, isn’t it?” It’s not a rhetorical question, Eddie can tell.  It sounds more like some kind of revelation.

Eddie glances over Buck’s shoulder and sees Tommy on his way back, a drink in each hand. He returns his gaze to Buck. “I think it is,” he says softly. He nods in Tommy’s direction, then turns to head back towards Marisol.

He doesn’t remember the cookie until he’s nearly back to her side.

“What were you to talking about?” Marisol asks after taking a long sip of water.

“Just—tonight. The wedding,” Eddie answers, and it almost feels true. He takes a sip of his drink and allows his eyes to wander again.

“I’m glad it all came together,” Marisol says. She takes his hand, and Eddie tries to ignore the way he immediately wants to pull it away.

“Me too,” Eddie replies. “It was touch and go for a minute, there.”

“It’s a good thing you had an extra suit,” Marisol says, playfulness in her voice. “And a brand new one, no less! Did you have a special occasion in mind?”

Eddie grimaces. “I’ve had it for a while, actually. Just, never got around to taking the tags off.”

“Well, I’m glad you finally did. You look wonderful in it.”

“Thanks,” Eddie says. The skin beneath his collar starts to crawl.

Across the dance floor, Eddie watches Buck laugh, then tuck his face into Tommy’s neck. A part of him is jealous, Eddie realizes. Of the easy way they touch, of the comfort that’s settled between them with just a few drinks to aid it on its way. It’s not a feeling he knows, not like that. He’d like to, though. He turns back to Marisol.

“What’s your favorite movie?” he asks.

She furrows her brow. “My favorite movie?”

“We said we were going to take it slower, right?”

Marisol nods. “We did.”

“Well,” Eddie asks, letting go of her hand so he can spread his apart, “what’s slower than a first date question?”

Marisol covers her mouth and laughs. “Fair enough,” she says. “Ask me again.”

Eddie puts his drink down and looks her in the eye. “Marisol,” he asks, “what’s your favorite movie?”

Inexplicably, he finds himself thinking that, if it were Buck sitting here across from him, he wouldn’t have to ask.

[worlds-worst-ships]

Ad Libs: KSI gets shooting pains in his nards from how sexually frustrated DanTDM has made him, so he spaffs so hard that Dan's minecraft server crashes

~A Tale Of True Unrequited Love~

*Click "keep reading" for some extremely cartoonish sexual content*

Contains: Monster c*ck, Mpreg, use of food, pillowf*cking, extreme load fetish, a tiiiiny bit of scat, a happy ending with a wedding.

Dan. He was the people's YouTuber. One whom, amidst a maelstrom of allegations and wealth-fuelled madness, has become what every man wishes he could be... truly normal. Succesful, revered, one of the greats, but nonetheless, down to earth in such a way that you'd be forgiven for not realising you're in the presence of greatness were you to walk past him in the street and pay him no mind. His channel, fanbase, and his beautiful wife and children, the spoils of his long and illustrious career, the battery powering the eternal engine that is his well-earned happy future. And beneath his modesty, as any man would be, Dan is proud of what he has accomplished. Proud, yet not swollen with pride. Some, however, were...well..."torn" when it came to what to make of him.

Some, that is, being KSI and his fanbase. Well, his fans won't have time to read the story, because Cbeebies stops airing at 6pm and they have to go to bed before school tomorrow, so we'll leave them out of it and focus on their idol. Yes, KSI, from the screen to the ring to the pen to the king, with his crown and his bling, its always trouble when he rings. And ring, he did... by that, of course, I mean rim his ring until his keyboard looked like someone stamped on a pile of jellyfish when DanTDM popped up in his twitter mentions. Dan was the envy of many men, but most of all to KSI. Despite how illogical it was, KSI couldn't possibly imagine how Dan could sleep every night next to his wife and not him. How it was her that he kissed every day, her who got to make him dinner, her he made love with... it made him feel so left out. So lonely. So lost.

Hence, after years of waiting, when Dan mentioned him on twitter, KSI simply lost control. He couldn't hold it in anymore. His scrotum crumpled up like a sheet of foil, his mouth began foaming, his nipples hardened, and his KSI (Knee-length Sausage Incinerator) hardened to the point where it began to come to life, the urethra opening up like a mouth and screaming like Arnold did in the Predator movie.

It was negative publicity, an attack against the ultimate wonder-meal that would soon cure cancer that is Lunchly, but it didn't matter. This was as good of an excuse as any. KSI ran to his room, grabbed his pillow, threw it to the floor of his office, stabbed a hole in it, then placed his PC and monitor on the floor. Then, while furiously mating-pressing the pillow, he began his onslaught against Dan.

Hours became days. Days became weeks. KSI pounded the pillow into oblivion, wishing it could be Dan, wishing Dan would do the same to him, posting one tweet with every thrust. His PRIME (Pre-cum Releasing Immediately, Multiplying Excitement) was gushing through the pillow and into the carpet, seeping through the ceiling downstairs.

"DAAAANNNN!!!! DAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNN!!!!! I NEED YOU DADDY, DAAAAAAANNNNN!!!! Shrieked JJ, hitting record on his microphone so that the sounds of him fucking the pillow could be made into a beat for a new song. "DDDAAAAANNN!!! EAT MY ASS LIKE A LUNCHLY, DAAAAAANNNNNN!!!!"

Did I mention Dan had no idea this was happening? Anyway...

Olajide still wasn't satisfied. His pillow was burnt to shreds now. He was simply penetrating a hole in the ground he had made. Dan was yet to respond, and he couldn't bust until he did. He truly needed something, anything from Dan. And then...

Dan responded. He posted a tweet. But for KSI, it was sweet sorrow... the best he was going to get. "Living the dream" said Dan, posting pictures of him having fun with his family.

It would have to do.

With a mighty squeal, KSI finally let loose his love custard. His fuck muck. His Olajizze. His KSI (klumpy spunk injection) cascaded from the tip of his willy, completely staining the carpet as if a bucket of yogurt had been spilled. The carpet was two inches thicker than last month due to weeks of P R E, and now KSI finally had his release.

Dan, meanwhile, was playing a rousing game of minecraft, when all of a sudden, he hears something... a loud, sorrowful voice seemingly from miles away. It said "GYORSH, PLEASE FIST MY KNOB HOLE DADDY DAN!!!!" sending vibrations through his entire house, crashing his minecraft server. Confused, but not particularly bothered, dan just did something else with his evening.

KSI on the other hand, went to sleep exhausted, his meaty clackers still in pain from the need for Dan's touch.

Dan still plagued his dreams. They looked something like this.

But they were just that... dreams. Or so he thought.

THREE MONTHS LATER

There was set to be a con in London today. All the big YouTubers would be there. Well, they'd be in private booths drinking champagne and avoiding their fans like lepers, but they'd be there. Including KSI.

On the fated day, KSI arrived at the con, still missing the sweet parasocial touch of DanTDM. This wasn't even enemies to lovers anymore. It was just fucking pathetic. No matter how many tweets, how many nuts, how many cheeky toilet wanks during Sidemen shoots, KSI just wasn't satisfied. It would never be enough.

Amidst the hustle and bustle of the con, KSI in his zoned out state occasionally bumps into someone. After a few times, he thinks "Man, I need to get a grip, huh?". Thats when...IT happened.

KSI bumped into someone. Again.

"Sorry man, my bad" he said.

"No worries" the person replied, walking away, not really registering that he'd just bumped into KSIOlajideBT.

Wait...that was...no way...

It was DAN!!! KSI was truly elated. He wanted to run up to his beloved daddy, tackle him to the ground, and rub his baseball bat willy up and down his ribs like a xylophone, but by time he turned around, his daddy was already long gone.

Needless to say, he was distraught. Dan was probably going back to the wife he envied so much. No more chances. No more Dan. KSI had lost his one chance at the ultimate nut.

But then, as if sent by God himself, the G.O.A.T Deji appears with two boxes in his hands.

"HEY JJ, ITS COMEDYSHORTSGAME- oh, sorry, force of habit. I got you a chicken wrap. Here you go, bro." he said, handing Olajizzums his wrap.

KSI knew what he had to do. He looked at the end of this wrap. The way it was folded. The way it stared at him, so tight, so cute. The way a few drops of BBQ sauce leaked out of the end. It reminded him of one thing.

Of course... it was bussy. He would use this wrap as an allegory for bussy, and mate with it until the very planet itself shook, right here, and right now.

KSI unsheathed his love steak, slamming it with the force of Tommy Fury's right hook into the end of the wrap. With Deji looking on in horror, KSI made a stir-fry out of the chicken wrap with his nigh sentient leviathan winky, bucketing paddling pools worth of pre-cum all over the convention floor. Imagining it was Dan. Wishing Dan would do it to him. Longing for a pickaxe up the bumbum, courtesy of his one true love.

Deji wanted to be pissed off, but he was honestly kinda impressed, so he did some tiktok dances while his brother made it possible to get chicken wraps pregnant.

Opening the floodgates on his pained and blueballed ballbag, KSI released his population pudding into the wrap, and for several hundred meters up the street. The A2 was congested for hours because of it. The sperm cells were the size of bloodhounds due to how pent up KSI was over Dan, so the army had to fight them. They won btw.

Another three months later;

Due to the absolute bussy bludgeoning KSI gave the chicken wrap, it ended up getting preggers. So technically, KSI discovered the secret to Mpreg, which would be a really good tag for this post, but also a reason for KSI and the chicken wrap to get married. Not because they love each other, but because they had to for the kids.

"What should we name the baby?" the wrap asked KSI.

"If its a boy, Daniel. If its a girl, Daniella." KSI replied, rubbing his bellend on the pregnancy bump... in front of all the wedding guests. Yes, I decided chicken wraps have a very short gestation period, thats why there's a bump.

"Isn't that the name of the guy you want to put his wooden sword up your choccy starfish?" said the wrap.

"Wait.. what makes you say I'D be the one getting it up the bum?" said KSI.

"Because you were acting like a bratty bottom on Twitter" responded the wrap, tugging on Olajide's dangly meat eggs, making him giggle.

"Fair" he said.

The result? A 1500 word crackfic that I am fucking sick of writing. Goodbye.

[raindropsofloev]

yeh jo insta par ultra realistic couple reels banate hai with romantic song in the bg ek dusre ko phool dete hue haath pakad kar chalte hue and all inka aadhe se zyada time toh reel shoot krne mein aur edit karne mein jata hoga toh vo asli mein kuch romantic hota bhi hai ya sirf views ke liye aur hamari jalaane ke liye?? kyunki jo asli mein romantic hote hai vo toh ese perfectly shoot karke social media par nahi daalte honge unki moments record karne ki habbit bhi ekdam raw and bas apne paas rakhne ke liye hogi

toh conclusion yeh hai ki inhe dekh kar apni expectations faltu mein high mat karo irl aisa kuch nahi hota ki tum chal rhe ho kiss kar rhe ho and tumhari koi filmy si video ban rhi hai with song in the bg pre wedding shoot toh hai nahi just live the moment bitch and gaane apne mann mein bajalo

[jules-has-notes]

collaboration spotlight — Don't Make Me by Malinda

In all of the fluffy animated fairy tale adaptations that have been made over the past century, it's often been glossed over that the original stories were cautionary tales. Girls were warned and prepared for dealing with potentially abusive husbands. The best case scenario would be reaching a respectful understanding, but sometimes more drastic measures might become necessary. When a girl's patience and forbearance hit their limits, she has every right to fight back in any way she can. Even if it makes others judge her for it.

Details:

title: Don't Make Me

performers: Malinda, feat. Thomas Sanders; Anna Ricks & Valerie Torres-Rosario (ladies-in-waiting); Leo Anderson & Adam Paul (guards)

written & arranged by: Malinda Reese, Hannah Tobias, & Johnny Deltoro

video by: PattyCake Productions

release date: 11 October 2019

My favorite bits:

the cheerful, lilting intro narration

Malinda's sultry humming leading into the first verse

all the visual parallels between the happy wedding flashbacks and the dark aftermath — the goblets, the dip, removing her tiara

♫ "Can I offer you a little salt for that wound?" ♫ sung with such condescension

her delicate, plaintive tone on the first instance of ♫ "Don't make me be the bad guy" ♫

the contrast of the sinister tone of the men plotting over a stick figure drawing

♫ "Your offering's empty, godless, and cold" ♫, oof

the ladies' superhero-style costume change sequence

the muffled filter on the start of the third chorus to allow more focus on the fight scene

matching the timing of the sword strikes with the beat 🤺

Malinda's fabulous descending belted run

the ladies facing down the armed guards with their bare fists

the crunchy counterpoint ♫ "Don't make me be the bad guy" ♫ as the guard is flipped onto the bed

Thomas's scream when he's tossed from the parapet

that final mirror shot showing the bride in white with her innocence stripped away opposite the unrepentant widow in black

Trivia:

This video was filmed at The Howey Mansion, a location PattyCake had used several times for their "Unexpected Musicals" series.

It was co-directed by Malinda and Tony, while Layne served as both cinematographer and editor.

The shoot day spanned about 13 hours, all of which had been carefully storyboarded in advance by Tony and Layne to ensure they got everything they needed as efficiently as possible.

Fight choreographer Danny Cackley had provided plenty of rehearsal for the combatants, as well as pre-visualization footage for the production team.

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The video racked up 200,000 views in just a few days, and Malinda posted a fun behind the scenes video on her Instagram to celebrate.

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The white gown was Malinda's mother's wedding dress, and she was a little surprised that her mom actually trusted her to bring it to Florida and run around a mansion in it.

PattyCake fans might recognize the blonde lady-in-waiting as Anna Ricks, who plays Aurora in their "Princess Academy" series.

Malinda, Hannah, and Johnny also released an acoustic version of the song, which gives it a more introspective feel.

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[morningstargirl666]

20 Questions For Fic Writers

thank you @garglyswoof and @stars-and-darkness for tagging me!

How many works do you have on ao3?

12, though 2 of those are moodboards so don't really count.

2. What's your total ao3 word count?

553,036. Huh. Lower than I expected. No doubt that will shoot up when the tbbw rewrite is done [fake laughter, hiding real pain]

3. What fandoms do you write for?

TVD, TO a.k.a Klaroline

4. Top five fics by kudos:

The Big Bad Wolf, Into Eternity, The Little Wolf, The Red Wedding and Falling For You.

5. Do you respond to comments?

Yes! I try to respond to every one as I love talking with readers. I figure if someone spends time to write a comment, I'll return the favour and reply. In fact when I'm updating fics regularly, if my reply to your comment turns up in your inbox it's often a pre-warning that a new chapter is about to drop, as I read over comments I've missed before updating.

6. What is the fic you wrote with the angstiest ending?

Does Damon murder count? [I don't really do angsty endings, I need my happily ever after]

7. What's the fic you wrote with the happiest ending?

Probably Into Eternity. It's really sappy and makes me feel all warm and gooey inside. What can I say - I'm a romantic at heart.

8. Do you get hate on fics?

Yes, kinda. Is it hate if it's just wild interpretations of the characters or plot? Some people leave comments that just make you blink repeatedly and think...are they reading the same fic I'm writing? I remember one time someone left a comment calling Caroline a pushover (honestly had some kind of vendetta against her showing ANY kind of emotion like okaaaaay mate) even though in that very same chapter...she literally kicked Klaus is the balls. Man, that was a weird day.

9. Do you write smut?

No. Not yet. In the future? There may or may not be scenes planned. 😏 I'm picky with smut, I need feelings and the eMoTiOnS, I need to be INVESTED. Porn with plot, rather than just smut for smut's sake.

10. Craziest crossover:

Haven't written a crossover - unless intending to drop Dracula into tbbw at some point coints. There's some great ones in the fandom though, just not really my thing.

11. Have you ever had a fic stolen?

Not that I'm aware of [narrows eyes]

12. Have you ever had a fic translated?

No! But I'd be flattered if one ever was, as long as its translated on ao3 and given credit to me.

13. Have you ever co-written a fic before?

No, I haven't. I might be open to it though, if it was a round-robin kind of thing where the writers take in turns to write the scenes.

14. All time favorite ship?

KLAROLINE!!! NOW LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK!!!

15. What's a wip you want to finish but doubt you ever will?

I really want to finish Divided We Fall, Falling For You and Songs of the Sea. I wouldn't say I doubt I'll ever finish them, just that I doubt I'll finish them while I'm still writing the tbbw series. Too much of the klaroline brain rot is invested in that fic alone.

16. What are your writing strengths?

I've been told it's shifting between moods? So I can give readers whiplash in the emotions department - one minute you're crying, the next you're laughing. I like to think my strength is dialogue though. Even the way I write is focused around it.

17. What are your writing weaknesses?

Historical accuracy. I'll fall down a rabbit hole researching stuff like any writer, but the researching is more out of obligation and crippling writer guilt rather than actual enjoyment. Which is why I often take creative licence and go fuck it, history has its own au now bitches (sorry ella).

18. Thoughts on dialogue in another language?

If its little words here and there - even a sentence or two - yes. Full conversations though unless you're fluent yourself are not fun to sift through.

19. First fandom you wrote in?

Star Wars? I want to say Star Wars. Idk those fanfics are over on my ffnet account which I will not be going back to anytime soon. I dare not go where the light doesn't touch, Mufasa speaks wisely.

20. Favorite fic you've written?

It used to be The Red Wedding but I actually love The Little Wolf more now. That one's a true labour of love, fueled on rage and spite, curtesy of Julie Plec.

I will tag @galvanizedfriend @kirythestitchwitch @marxandangels @bellemorte180 @impossiblekryptonitecolor @the-road-betwixt @purplesigebert @that-sarcastic-optimist

[avengedbiologist]

A celebration is about to happen on Tracy island, one like no other.

@thunder-pride

Today was unlike any other, the island was bustling, and for once in a good way. As Jeff sat on the balcony, watching his sons messing around on the beach, he smiled, it was rare to see them so carefree but it didn't stop the butterflies in his stomach, he didn't think he would be so nervous a second time, heck he didn't think he would be having a second one. He looked at the clock, 12:47pm.

'Probably should get ready.' He stood up and walked to the mirror in his bedroom. 'Wouldn't want to be late to my own wedding.'

Jeff smiled, he had said it for months, his wedding, but today was the day. He changed into his floral button up shirt, one that matched his soon to be husband's attire, and cream trousers. He stared at his reflection, was it enough? Was he enough?

There was a knock at the door followed by a quiet 'Dad…'

'Come in.'

The door opened revealing Alan, his youngest.

'It's time.'

Jeff took a deep breath then stood up and walked slowly towards the door, apparently Alan thought it too slow and grabbed his arm and began to drag him down the stairs and outside.

He wasn't sure what blinded him, the sun or the array of bright flowers down the homemade aisle, clearly Tintin's work, she definitely knew a lot of her father's tricks when it came to flowers. He was so in awe of the decor he didn't even notice his mother sneak up behind him.

'You ready?'

'Well there's no going back now.'

Alan smiled at his dad one more time before joining the rest of the family on the benches, which were also covered in flowers, as well as his sons, as Alan sat down Scott had placed a clunky flower crown on his little brothers head, they all matched… in fact most of them did, everyone had one on bar him and Kyrano. He smiled and then finally turned his head to look down the aisle, he could see Kyrano stood with Tintin, he was turned away and Tintin looked like she was calming him down, glad to know he wasn't the only nervous one. Jeff made eye contact with Tintin and she immediately spun her father around. Kyrano immediately looked up and saw Jeff and smiled. Kyrano was wearing a traditional Malaysian outfit, partially pre owned parts mixed with newer elements. The fabric around the man's waist matched Jeff's shirt, a genius idea from Tintin.

Jeff felt a tug on his arm, it seemed like he was getting tugged around a lot today, it was his mother.

'Come on then.' she smiled.

Jeff watched her wave her arm towards the previously unseen Virgil, who was sitting at the piano that had somehow been moved outside without him noticing. Virgil nodded before beginning to play the piano, it wasn't the usual wedding song though, Jeff couldn't put his finger on it, it was only later he found out it was a slowed down piano version of 'Shooting star'.

Grandma and Jeff began to walk down the aisle, it was a relatively short aisle but it was enough, he looked at all the smiling faces of his sons, Brains, Tintin and even Braman had turned up, he didn't think Braman cared about this kind of stuff, then looked forward, to the smiling face of Kyrano.

As the men got closer together their smiles widened. Grandma kissed Jeff's cheek before letting go of his arm and letting him step towards Kyrano and hold his hands. The two men stared into each other's eyes, their love for each other growing by the second, it was their day, surrounded by the people he loved.

This day was perfect, and if this is how his new future starts, the future is going to be amazing.

[sets-in-the-city]

Best Place for Pre-wedding Shoot

Best Place for Pre-wedding Shoot: Capturing Moments of Love

Are you ready to embark on the journey of eternal love and commitment? Pre-wedding photoshoots have become an essential part of modern wedding preparations, allowing couples to capture their love story in stunning visuals before their big day. Selecting the perfect location for a pre-wedding shoot is crucial to ensure that the essence of the couple's bond is beautifully portrayed. In this article, we'll explore some of the best places for pre-wedding shoots that create a romantic backdrop and make memories truly magical.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Significance of Pre-Wedding Shoots

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Location

Enchanting Beach Destinations

Romantic Countryside Retreats

Urban Chic: Cityscape Marvels

Whimsical Gardens and Parks

Historical Architectural Marvels

Secluded Mountain Getaways

Capturing Culture: Heritage Sites

Unconventional Choices: Amusement Parks

The Magic of Seasonal Backdrops

Setting the Tone with Outfits and Themes

Professional Photography: Making Moments Count

Adding Personal Touches: DIY Props

Conclusion: A Captured Fairytale

Introduction: The Significance of Pre-Wedding Shoots

Before the hustle and bustle of the wedding day takes over, a pre-wedding shoot offers couples a chance to express their love story uniquely. These photos aren't just pictures; they're the encapsulation of emotions and memories that can be cherished forever.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Location

Selecting the right location for your pre-wedding shoot requires careful consideration. Factors like personal preferences, themes, and the couple's chemistry play a vital role. Think about whether you want a natural landscape, an urban setting, or a mix of both.

Enchanting Beach Destinations

Nothing whispers romance more than the sound of waves and the touch of sand beneath your feet. Beach destinations create an ethereal backdrop with the sun setting on the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink.

Romantic Countryside Retreats

Fields of wildflowers, charming farmhouses, and rolling hills present an idyllic setting for capturing love in its purest form. The tranquility of the countryside adds a touch of rustic elegance to your photos.

Urban Chic: Cityscape Marvels

For couples who are city dwellers at heart, urban backdrops with towering skyscrapers, bustling streets, and vibrant city lights provide a contemporary charm that's hard to resist.

Whimsical Gardens and Parks

Lush gardens and serene parks offer a blend of natural beauty and human-made artistry. Imagine capturing a stolen moment under a canopy of blooming flowers or beside a serene lake.

Historical Architectural Marvels

Infuse your pre-wedding shoot with a sense of grandeur by choosing historical sites, castles, or palaces. These majestic structures add a touch of regal elegance to your photos.

Secluded Mountain Getaways

If you're nature enthusiasts, consider heading to the mountains. The misty landscapes, pine forests, and panoramic views create a dreamy ambiance that's perfect for romantic photos.

Capturing Culture: Heritage Sites

Explore your cultural roots by choosing heritage sites. These locations not only offer a rich historical backdrop but also let you celebrate your heritage and traditions.

Unconventional Choices: Amusement Parks

For couples with a playful spirit, amusement parks provide a unique setting. The vibrant colors, exciting rides, and joyous atmosphere can bring out your inner child and create lively photos.

The Magic of Seasonal Backdrops

Embrace the beauty of changing seasons. Whether it's the bloom of spring, the warmth of summer, the colors of autumn, or the snowy charm of winter, each season offers its own unique charm.

Setting the Tone with Outfits and Themes

Your outfits and chosen themes can enhance the overall appeal of your pre-wedding photos. Whether it's vintage elegance, bohemian vibes, or formal sophistication, your attire sets the tone.

Professional Photography: Making Moments Count

Investing in professional photography ensures that your emotions and chemistry are captured artistically. Skilled photographers know how to play with lighting, angles, and settings to bring out the best in you.

Adding Personal Touches: DIY Props

Incorporate personalized props that tell your unique love story. From signboards with your special dates to items that represent shared interests, these touches add depth to your photos.

Conclusion: A Captured Fairytale

A pre-wedding shoot isn't just about photographs; it's about the journey you're embarking on as a couple. The locations you choose become a part of your story, adding charm and magic to your memories.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

How long before the wedding should we plan the pre-wedding shoot?

Ideally, plan your pre-wedding shoot a few months before the wedding to ensure ample time for editing and selecting the best photos for your album.

What should we wear for the pre-wedding shoot?

Choose outfits that reflect your personalities and the chosen theme. Coordinating colors and styles can create visually pleasing results.

Can we choose a location that holds personal significance?

Absolutely! Choosing a location that holds sentimental value can make your photos even more meaningful.

How can we overcome camera shyness during the shoot?

Remember that your photographer is there to guide you. Focus on each other and the love you share; the camera will capture the authenticity of your emotions.

What's the importance of a pre-wedding shoot in modern weddings?

A pre-wedding shoot allows you to celebrate your love story uniquely and provides a beautiful set of photos that complement the formal wedding album. https://setsinthecity.in/blog/choosing-the-best-place-for-pre-wedding-shootgf

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this will be the background music of your pre wedding shoot you will be wearing a single colour lehrati hui saree and he will come on a horse okay?

okay pretty song but who am i marrying in this scenario definitely not plain oats guy we literally flirt fight all day

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Indian Wedding Videographer: Crafting Stunning Cinematic Memories with Excellence

Indian weddings are a blend of vibrant traditions, heartfelt emotions, and elaborate ceremonies. Capturing these once-in-a-lifetime moments requires an expert Indian wedding videographer who can craft cinematic masterpieces. Whether it’s the colorful rituals, joyful dances, or candid moments shared between loved ones, a skilled videographer turns these memories into timeless films.

Why Choose an Indian Wedding Videographer?

Indian weddings are not just events; they are emotional journeys. A videographer specializing in Indian weddings understands the depth of cultural significance behind each ceremony. From pre wedding photoshoot festivities like mehndi and sangeet to the grand wedding day and post-wedding rituals, every moment deserves to be preserved in vivid detail.

Key reasons to hire an Indian wedding videographer:

Expertise in capturing cultural traditions.

Understanding of intricate ceremonies like Hindu, Sikh, or Muslim wedding.

Ability to create cinematic wedding films that evoke emotion and nostalgia.

Cinematic Masterpieces for Every Moment

The art of Asian wedding videography and Indian wedding cinematography lies in creating visually stunning films that reflect the couple's love story. It’s not just about recording; it’s about weaving moments together with music, editing, and storytelling.

Elements of cinematic Indian wedding videography:

Drone Shots: To capture the grandeur of hindu wedding venue.

Slow-Motion Clips: For emotional moments like the bride’s entry or the vidaai.

Interviews: Short clips of family and friends sharing heartfelt wishes.

Highlight Reels: A compact version of the entire Indian wedding photographers, perfect for sharing.

Key Services Offered by Indian Wedding Videographers

Pre-Wedding Shoots: Capture romantic moments before the big day. Popular locations include scenic parks or cultural landmarks.

Wedding Ceremony Coverage: From vibrant baraats to intimate pheras, every ritual is filmed with precision.

Reception Videos: Documenting speeches, performances, and joyful dances.

Candid Moments: Capturing laughter, tears, and spontaneous expressions.

Destination Weddings: Specialized services for exotic locations.

How to Personalize Your Wedding Video?

Every couple has a unique story. Personalizing your wedding video ensures it reflects your style and preferences.

Tips to personalize your wedding videography:

Incorporate Your Love Story: Include snippets of how you met or meaningful anecdotes.

Choose Your Music: Select songs that resonate with your journey together.

Highlight Cultural Traditions: Showcase rituals and traditions significant to your family.

Include Behind-the-Scenes Clips: Add fun moments from the preparation stages.

Cost of Indian Wedding Videography

The cost of videography packages  varies based on the services offered, the duration of the event, and the expertise of the videographer.

What influences pricing?

Number of events covered (pre-wedding photography services, wedding day, reception).

Use of advanced equipment like drones and 4K cameras.

Length and complexity of the final edited video.

For premium services, expect packages to start from £2,000 and go up depending on customization.

Finding the Right Indian Wedding Videographer

Selecting the perfect videographer ensures your memories are captured authentically.

Checklist to choose the best videographer:

Portfolio Review: Look for consistency and creativity in their previous work.

Cultural Knowledge: Ensure they understand the significance of Indian wedding traditions.

Reviews and References: Read testimonials and ask for recommendations.

Customization Options: Discuss how they can tailor the services to your needs.

Technical Skills: Check their experience with cinematic editing and storytelling.

Capturing Vibrant Rituals and Emotional Moments

Indian weddings are a spectacle of love and tradition. From the groom’s lively baraat to the bride’s emotional vidaai, each moment tells a story. A professional videographer captures not only the visuals but also the emotions behind them.

Ceremonies to focus on:

Mehndi and Sangeet: Vibrant dances and intricate henna designs.

Wedding Day: Rituals like the saat pheras, mangal sutra tying, or Anand Karaj.

Reception: Celebratory moments with family and friends.

Top Trends in Indian Wedding Videography

The world of wedding videography is ever-evolving. Here are some current trends:

Cinematic Trailers: Short, wedding film-style previews of the wedding highlights.

Live Streaming: For loved ones who can’t attend in person.

Creative Edits: Using effects like time-lapse or transitions for a modern feel.

Multi-Camera Shoots: Capturing every angle of the event.

Social Media Clips: Short videos tailored for platforms like Instagram.

Conclusion: Preserve Your Special Day in Style

Your wedding day is one of the most cherished moments of your life. Entrust an experienced Indian wedding videographer to capture it in all its splendor. From vibrant traditions to intimate emotions, a cinematic wedding video ensures your memories last a lifetime.

FAQ: Ensuring the Best Experience with Indian Wedding Videography

How to ensure a smooth collaboration with an Indian wedding videographer?

To achieve a seamless collaboration, start by communicating your vision clearly. Share your expectations, cultural traditions, and must-have shots. Discuss the event timeline in detail and allow the wedding videographer to plan accordingly. Schedule pre wedding shoot meetings to align on creative styles, and review their portfolio to ensure their expertise matches your requirements. Always sign a detailed contract outlining services, costs, and deliverables.

How can you find an Indian photographer for a wedding in London?

Finding the right photographer involves research and referrals. Start by searching online for photographers specializing in Indian weddings, focusing on those based in London. Check reviews and testimonials to gauge their experience with cultural ceremonies. Attend wedding photos fairs or ask for recommendations from friends or family who have planned similar weddings. Ensure they have a portfolio showcasing Indian wedding traditions to ensure familiarity with your cultural needs.

Do you have lots of wedding videography questions for your Indian wedding?

Yes, it's natural to have many questions about wedding videography service. Typical questions include:

What style of videography do you specialize in (candid, traditional, cinematic)?

Do you offer packages that include pre-wedding events like sangeet and mehndi?

How do you ensure the coverage of all important rituals?

Can we customize the music and storytelling in the final video?

What is your turnaround time for the completed video? Open communication is key to addressing any concerns and achieving the desired results.

What are the important aspects of storytelling in Indian wedding videography?

Storytelling in Indian wedding videography captures the emotions, traditions, and unique journey of the couple. Key aspects include:

Cultural Significance: Highlight rituals like pheras, baraat, or the bride’s entry.

Personalization: Include anecdotes or interviews to make the video unique.

Candid Moments: Capture unscripted emotions like laughter, tears, and shared glances.

Cinematic Techniques: Use music, transitions, and lighting to create a film-like feel.

Narrative Flow: Ensure the video unfolds like a story, from pre-wedding album to post-ceremony celebrations.

What is the difference between Indian wedding videography and other wedding videography?

Indian wedding videography differs significantly due to the cultural depth and elaborate rituals involved. Unlike standard Western weddings, Indian ceremonies span multiple days with events like mehndi, sangeet, and the wedding day itself. Videographers must capture intricate details, vibrant colors, and a variety of traditions unique to Hindu, Sikh, or Muslim weddings. Additionally, Indian wedding videos often emphasize storytelling, cinematic effects, and music reflective of the couple's cultural heritage.

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October 11, 2024 - Pre-Wedding Day Recap

I wish I had done this sooner but as I've remembered the smaller moments, I wanted to write down what I remember of my wedding. October 11th, 2024 - Woke up and headed into Lethbridge to my eyelash appointment. Coleson was running late so I went to pick up some last minute things and went to the golf course to unload my car. Mom, Mama D & Papa G were there working on flower arrangements, the chairs and arch were already set up which was a huge help. I went to try to pick up my backdrop but it was too big so I picked up the smaller items and headed back. Coleson dropped off Nova and then picked up the backdrop. By this time most people were showing up. D & the girls, some of the friends and coleson. Got everyone started on things, Brook was a massive help, along with her husband Logan, Josh P and Dan W, they did so much and helped a lot. The girls even did lots of decorating. D did so much with flowers and everything else. Amber then came and helped with stuff too. We were pretty much done by 4/5pm where we waited for Daniel Chege, everyone was finishing things like the arch (Frankie helped a lot), steven & amanda, Kenzie. My whole vision came together, it was wild to see. We finally got to our rehearsal around 6/6:30 maybe. When Steven played the songs to walk up it really hit me and I was trying not to cry, it felt real then, setting in. The rehearsal went smoothly, even Coleson had a tear in his eye.

We ordered pizza for everyone and went to the boys' place to eat, just hung out with everyone which was nice and chill, then broke off for the night, maybe around 8/8:30

Steven had come to our room, D ended up having the girls so she didnt get to spend the evening so it was just Steven, Amanda, Amber, Kamber & me which was still really nice. Steven told us a really funny story about one of his video shoots & a wild story about a client whos mom killed her dad. We listened to music & played some card games for a few hours till maybe 11ish before we got ready for bed. Amber & I stayed together in the room which was really nice to have, I love that girl. Then just before midnight Coleson had called and asked how far away I was, he wanted to come give me one more kiss which was so sweet. We met up in the middle of the street for one more moment together, enjoying every single minute before the next day. I felt so loved and cherished, truly knew I was marrying such an amazing man. Finally we parted ways and went to bed

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"cause the lack of promo now can only be excused if she already has something else coming soon and she’s gonna focus on promoting that" this is why i can kind of excuse the lack of promo rosé is doing rn like apt is doing super well so she doesn't technically need to, i just really think she should. plus, rosie is out in 6 weeks and i assume she has a lot of other stuff to prepare for, e.g. another mv to shoot etc. but with jennie.... there is no excuse 😬 or at least that we know of rn, maybe she will release another song in the next 6 weeks idk. but for mantra i thought that since she pre-recorded music shows she'd fly out to la, do some press, then return to korea for the final week but she has been in korea for a few days now and all she has done is hang out with chahee and go to a wedding so it seems she has fully wrapped up the mantra era other than a few tiktoks 😐

agree! tho ngl, they are in similar situations to me cause rosie is still a few weeks away and unless she releases another single between now and then, she does have the time and resources to promote apt a bit more :/ we can be more lenient with her cause we do know her album is coming and we already know when, while with jennie everything is a question mark. but i do think something might be coming soon because a) she seems to have already moved on from mantra which could mean she is ready to promote something else, and b) if her album is coming this year she only has a few weeks left, meaning that she would have to start teasing the release by next week 🤷🏻‍♀️ otherwise……yeah i really don’t get it either 🙃 she has the resources and the demand, there’s a lot more that can be done for mantra ???

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Explore Stunning Filming Locations of Brahmastra — A Guide for Content Creators

Exploring the filming locations of the Hindi movie Brahmastra offers a unique glimpse into the breathtaking backdrops that enhance its narrative. This high-budget fantasy action-adventure film, directed by Ayan Mukerji, showcases a blend of Indian and international settings that can inspire content creators such as vloggers, photographers, and influencers to explore these picturesque locations for their projects.

Overview of Filming Locations

Brahmastra was shot in six stunning locations, four of which are international sites and two in India. These locations not only serve as a visual treat but also provide diverse environments for various content creation activities. Here’s a breakdown of each location, accessibility details and content creator ideas.

1. Varanasi, India

Scenes Shot: A significant part of Brahmastra is set in Varanasi, one of the world’s oldest cities. The song “Kesariya” highlights the colorful life along the Ganges River and masterfully captures the renowned ghats and tiny alleyways.

Accessibility: Road, rail, and aviation connections to Varanasi are excellent. Filming in public spaces usually does not require special authorization, but verifying local laws is always a good idea.

Content Creator Ideas:

Pre-Wedding Shoot: The romantic backdrop of the ghats offers a serene setting.

Photography Shoot: Capture the essence of spirituality and culture.

Vlogging: Document experiences along the ghats and temples.

2. Manali, India

Scenes Filmed: The lush landscapes of Manali feature prominently, showcasing its snow-capped mountains and verdant forests.

Accessibility: Manali is accessible via road and has an airport nearby (Kullu). Filming permits may be required for specific locations.

Content Creator Ideas:

Photography Shoot: Ideal for nature photography amidst stunning mountain views.

Dance Shoot: The scenic vistas provide a perfect backdrop for dance videos.

3. New York, USA

Scenes Filmed: Iconic landmarks like Central Park and Times Square were utilized to depict urban life in Brahmastra.

Accessibility: New York City is easily accessible via multiple international airports. Filming permits are necessary for commercial shoots in public spaces.

Content Creator Ideas:

Vlogging: Explore the city’s vibrant culture and attractions.

Music Videos: Use urban landscapes as dynamic backdrops.

4. London, England

Scenes Filmed: Landmarks such as Big Ben and the London Eye are featured prominently in the film.

Accessibility: London is well-connected by air and rail. Filming permits are needed for public locations.

Content Creator Ideas:

Photography Shoot: Capture iconic British architecture.

Film Shooting: Utilize historical sites for narrative-driven projects.

5. Edinburgh, Scotland

Scenes Filmed: Edinburgh’s enchanting architecture and natural beauty provide a stunning backdrop for several scenes.

Accessibility: Edinburgh is accessible via air travel and has good public transport. Permits may be required for filming at certain sites.

Content Creator Ideas:

Voxpop Places: Engage with locals about their culture.

Dance Shoot: Use historic sites as a backdrop for creative dance videos.

6. Bulgaria

Scenes Filmed: The majestic mountains of Bulgaria serve as a dramatic backdrop for key sequences in Brahmastra.

Accessibility: Bulgaria is accessible via Sofia Airport. Filming permits may be needed depending on the location.

Content Creator Ideas:

Photography Shoot: Capture the stunning landscapes.

Vlogging/Film Shooting: Document adventures through Bulgaria’s rich history and natural beauty.

Songs and Their Locations

The film features several songs that enhance its storytelling:

“Kesariya” (Varanasi): Shot along the ghats, showcasing traditional Indian culture.

Each song’s location contributes significantly to its visual appeal, making them ideal spots for content creators looking to capture similar aesthetics.

Conclusion

The filming locations of Brahmastra not only enhance its cinematic experience but serve as inspiring destinations for content creators. By exploring these sites, vloggers, photographers, and influencers can craft engaging narratives that resonate with their audiences while leveraging the visual splendor captured in this film.

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