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How to Choose Your Wedding Photographer?

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

Finding the right Wedding Photographer

Choosing a wedding photographer depends on a number of different criteria. You need to have a clear idea of what’s involved in choosing a wedding photographer that’s right for you.

Reputation and Experience: these days digital photography has given everyone the power to take good images, but only true professionals with talent and training can provide you with a professional service. A persona recommendation is often a good starting point. You cannot afford a ‘no show’ or a botched job. You only have one chance to get your wedding photography right and you have to be able to trust the photographer.

Someone who will fit in: You need to shop around and meet the wedding photographer. There’s nothing worse than hiring someone whose personality or style does not fit the occasion. Most wedding photographers try to be as unobtrusive as possible and behave like and look like a guest.

Will they take photographs we actually like? Take a look at their work and decide if this is the style for you.

Do they offer a wide range of packages to provide choice to meet our budget? Always key to choosing the right wedding photographer: they have to fit your budget with no hidden costs.

When Should You Book Your Wedding Photographer?

The sooner the better. 9-12 months before is a good rule of thumb. Why so long? Well, like a wedding venue can get fully booked, so can a wedding photographer. Most only work at weekends and there isn’t that many weekends in a year. And while you are at it, make sure you are not being provided with an assistant rather than the main man or woman.

What Are The Different Styles of Wedding Photography On Offer?

These days there is much greater choice than just the traditional wedding photographs.

A wedding as an exercise in photojournalism

This approach turns the wedding experience into a story with a beginning and end and covers a number of styles which can be very individual to the photographer. It will usually employ a number of locations which are pertinent to the bride and groom’s ‘story’.

The style is usually described as ‘candid’ and shot using available light. If any of your family hankers after traditional planned shots of family groups, the ceremony etc. then be very careful about this style.

Traditional wedding photographs:

The complete opposite of the photo journalistic style, this is the one we all know. It means endless poses of the bridge and groom, the best man, the bride’s parents, the groom’s parents, everyone together, cute page boys – you get the idea. Usually a wedding photographer in this style will have done the same prepared set of shots with the same camera positions and lighting, even at the same venues, dozens of times. It isn’t exactly spontaneous or original but it does record the event and people for posterity.

Artistic wedding photography style:

This is another planned and posed style but makes uses location, composition, unusual angles and digital rendering to produce something between candid and traditional. But beware: some artistic photographers can be a little ‘off the wall; – make sure you see several examples of their style before choosing.

What Should I Pay For A Wedding Photographer?

Answering that question is like answering ‘how long is a piece of string?’ You must make a decision based on your overall budget. Decide what percentage of your budget is required for professional wedding photography.

What you must ensure is that you get value for money. This means you have to do a bit of research, ask friends what they paid and look for recommendations.

A typical price range is from $1000 to $3000. It could be a lot more but not a lot less unless you just want the photographer to show up and leave you to.

To decide what you should pay means you have to understand what you want and the service you require.

Some questions to consider: Do you just want the negatives/digital files to ‘do it yourself’ or a complete professional service? Type and style of albums? The final number of photographs required? The range of photographs: is it just the wedding ceremony, or will it covers the whole day including reception? The reputation and previous work of the wedding photographer.

Summing it all up

Like everything else, wedding photography has changed and the digital age has offered many new opportunities. Make sure you plan ahead and make the choices you and the families involved will be comfortable with. You only get one chance to create a wedding album which you will cherish for a lifetime.

Nadi Baruch helps people to coordinate their wedding attire with a large variety of sophisticated and beautiful bridesmaid dresses, mother of the bride dresses, and adorable flower girl dresses. You will definitely not be disappointed! With over five years of experience in event management, he is the best answer to all your wedding concerns. You can find him here on http://bellasbrides.wordpress.com/

How to Choose the Right Neckline for Your Wedding Dress

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

When it comes to your wedding and picking the wedding dress of your dreams, it seems like a million options are available to you. The best thing to do is remember what is important and to deal with those things first.

Something that is vital to any dress and often sneaks under the radar in terms of importance is the right neckline. Necklines are the first ladies of the dress world, you may not notice them if they’re doing their job properly, but if they aren’t, it is tough to ignore.

You need to think about this very carefully. You want to draw attention to your upper body and face, but at the same time you don’t want to look like a common strumpet. If you do, by all means go ahead, it is your day after all. A first-rate dress will draw attention to the positive features and leave out the bad.

A useful point of reference is to think about what tops you wear on a daily basis. This will help to find something that is both comfortable and, when made of silky white material, absolutely stunning. The most important thing is that you feel comfortable wearing your dress, you have to feel good. After all no one likes a grimacing bride in the wedding photos!

Some of the options for necklines are:

1) The low round or scooped neck. This tends to not draw too much attention to any one part of your body. This means that everyone will be looking at your face. Make sure your hair will be looking stunning if you’re going to opt for this.

2) The Halter neckline. This is perfect if you’re a bit larger around the shoulders. You also run the risk of making your bust look uneven, so if you are going to go with this for your dress, make sure that you find a tailor you trust to make the alterations.

3) The Sweetheart neckline. This is perfect when you want to accentuate your bust. It gives flattering lines to both your face and neckline, bringing a bit of glamour to things. This works well with a romantic type of dress.

4) The V neck. The old faithful of wedding dresses. A V neck is both classic, and depending on how low you want it, a little bit daring too. It tends to draw the eye down and into the centre of the dress. Remember that you need to be very conscious of how low this dress dips, take your eye off the ball for one second and you’re going to be finding all sorts of new uses for double sided tape.

5) You can also go off the shoulder. Now be warned, this is something you need to be comfortable with. If you’re not comfortable with this dress you will spend the whole day fidgeting, do you really want to spend your wedding day squirming? This is one of those dresses that needs your confidence to work, so if you’ve got it, flaunt it!

Karen De Villiers is the owner of http://www.olivelli.co.za owner of an exclusive imported wedding dress emporium. Visit our website to view a beautiful selection of wedding dresses, wedding gowns and evening gowns.

Wedding Jewelry Tips ? How To Choose The Right Necklace, Earrings, & Bracelets

Friday, July 30th, 2010

Wedding jewelry is an important aspect of bridal wear. Many brides underestimate the importance of choosing the right jewelry. The perfect necklace, earrings, and bracelet can perfect your overall look. Read these tips on selecting the right wedding jewelry for your big day!

On your big day, everything you wear needs to match perfectly, including wedding jewelry. You have that new ring on your finger, so you need to choose additional jewelry to go with it. Use your dress’s details to determine which necklace and earring styles will complement your overall look.
Necklace Tips

If your dress has a low neckline or is cut in a halter-style, go with a thin, drooping necklace. Avoid chokers because they will make your chest appear too wide. A single strand of pearls OR a thin necklace with a small, delicate pendant are both great choices.

For a high neckline, you can go with either a long necklace or none at all. If you absolutely want to wear one, take it with you when you try dresses on. Make sure it looks great with whichever dress you choose.

Off-shoulder and strapless dresses offer more room to work with. Shorter necklaces complement strapless tops well. Another option is a small, thin choker with a large pendant. The necklace and dress will both be defined with the right wedding pendant.

Earrings Tips

When it comes to wedding jewelry, old earrings go well with strapless gowns and low necklines. You can wear large hoop or chandelier earrings with bare shoulders.

If your outfit includes heavy ornamentation or puffy sleeves, keep the earrings small. You don’t want them to get caught on the ornaments or sleeves!
For a formal wedding, choose sparkly earrings. Swarovski crystals are always a good choice if you want something fancy. For a casual ceremony, sterling silver dangles or coin pearl drops are ideal choices.

Bracelet Tips

If your dress is elegant and stunning, choose pearl rhinestones or Austrian crystals. A vintage rhinestone clasp is a great choice for an old-fashioned dress.

Go with multiple bracelets if you really want to go all out. However, make sure they are light, as you don’t want them dangling heavily from your arm during the ceremony!

If your wedding dress is modern and short, you can really enhance your overall look with a dazzling diamond tennis bracelet. Just make sure the rest of your wedding jewelry has a contemporary appearance.

Sometimes you can find multiple pieces of wedding jewelry in a set. Keep in mind that they need to match your dress, each other, AND be convenient! You don’t want to wear jewelry that will get in the way.

Find out more on your wedding jewelry and read articles filled with interesting wedding tips.

Don’t Know What Wedding Flowers To Choose? Here Are Some Tips

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Flowers, herbs and spices have long been used as a symbol to unite and protect a new union. Garlic and onions were thought to protect newlyweds from evil and were often included as an integral part of the ceremony. White garlands were worn to show innocence and chastity but the language of flowers didn’t arrive to Europe until the early 1700s.

The universal flower for weddings is most definitely the rose. White or red are the most common. It was proclaimed by Venus, the Roman goddess of love, that the red rose was the most beautiful of all flowers. So it came to be that the red rose represented true love.

When you are choosing the flowers for your wedding there are several things to take into account.

1) First of all, it is your wedding and should emulate your personality and be the theme for the ceremony and reception. It shouldn’t be what your mother always wanted or your bridesmaid’s favorite flowers. It’s about what you want.

2) Look at a lot of photographs of wedding flowers and bouquets. You need to get familiar with flowers, styles and colors. The internet is an awesome tool for that. It used to be that you’d have to go to a florist to do this and you may still want to but fortunately there are a lot more options.

3) As you browse through the pages, start with style first. Do you like the bouquets that are long with ivy and ribbons, maybe compact and round, exotic, possibly long flowers that you carry on your arm almost like carrying a baby? The reason I suggest style first is because certain flowers are suited to each style.

4) Remember, large bouquets can be very heavy and if you have a small frame then you may want to reconsider a large bouquet. I have done bridal bouquets that have weighed as much as 30 to 40 pounds.

5) Once you have decided on a style then it can be determined what flowers and colors you would like. Sometimes you get lucky and see a bouquet and that is exactly the one you want. But don’t be afraid to get creative. I once did a wedding where the bride (who married on Valentines Day) chose a round red bouquet for herself and the bridesmaid’s wore white and red dresses so we made half the bouquet red and the other half white roses. At the reception the bouquets were then placed in red vases and served as flowers for the head table. It was very effective. You can be as creative as you want.

6) You can also choose flowers for their meanings. Here are some of the more common flowers used in weddings:

Red rose – True love

White rose – innocence and purity, I am worthy of you.

White carnation – fascination, love of a woman

White lily – purity, heavenly

Cala lily – beauty

Red tulips – declaration of love

Babies breath – pure of heart

Blue violet – faithfulness

Hyacinth – loveliness

Iris- warmth and affection

Daisy – innocence

Ivy – eternal love and fidelity

7) If you want fragrant flowers then I would go with white casa blanca or star- gazer lilies, hyacinth, tuber roses, and gardenias. The fragrance would be heavenly.

8) If you are on a severe budget then you may want to consider doing simple bouquets on your own. It is not that difficult to do. Example; take a dozen or more tulips and stagger them slightly so that the heads are not all together. Take the first tulip in your hand, place the next one so that the tulip head is now about 2 or 3 inches lower and so on. Take the ribbon of your choice and tie them together. Make a simple bow and there you have it. You can also do this style effectively with calla lilies, gladiolas and blue delphinium. If you want to save a lot of money then this can be an alternative for you.

Regardless of the size and budget of your wedding, just remember, this is your day. Do it the way you want to and have fun doing it.

Willie is freelance writer, researcher and floral designer who provides resources and information on health and wellness and anything flowers which is her passion. http://www.herweddingsite.com

Choose Your Wedding Flowers

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

The universal flower for weddings is most definitely the rose. White or red are the most common. It was proclaimed by Venus, the Roman goddess of love, that the red rose was the most beautiful of all flowers. So it came to be that the red rose represented true love.

When you are choosing the flowers for your wedding there are several things to take into account.

1) First of all, it is your wedding and should emulate your personality and be the theme for the ceremony and reception. It shouldn’t be what your mother always wanted or your bridesmaid’s favorite flowers. It’s about what you want.

2) Look at a lot of photographs of wedding flowers and bouquets. You need to get familiar with flowers, styles and colors. The internet is an awesome tool for that. It used to be that you’d have to go to a florist to do this and you may still want to but fortunately there are a lot more options.

3) As you browse through the pages, start with style first. Do you like the bouquets that are long with ivy and ribbons, maybe compact and round, exotic, possibly long flowers that you carry on your arm almost like carrying a baby? The reason I suggest style first is because certain flowers are suited to each style.

4) Remember, large bouquets can be very heavy and if you have a small frame then you may want to reconsider a large bouquet. I have done bridal bouquets that have weighed as much as 30 to 40 pounds.

5) Once you have decided on a style then it can be determined what flowers and colors you would like. Sometimes you get lucky and see a bouquet and that is exactly the one you want. But don’t be afraid to get creative. I once did a wedding where the bride (who married on Valentines Day) chose a round red bouquet for herself and the bridesmaid’s wore white and red dresses so we made half the bouquet red and the other half white roses. At the reception the bouquets were then placed in red vases and served as flowers for the head table. It was very effective. You can be as creative as you want. 6) You can also choose flowers for their meanings. Here are some of the more common flowers used in weddings:

Red rose – True love

White rose – innocence and purity, I am worthy of you.

White carnation – fascination, love of a woman

White lily – purity, heavenly

Cala lily – beauty

Red tulips – declaration of love

Babies breath – pure of heart

Blue violet – faithfulness

Hyacinth – loveliness

Iris- warmth and affection

Daisy – innocence

Ivy – eternal love and fidelity

7) If you want fragrant flowers then I would go with white casa blanca or star- gazer lilies, hyacinth, tuber roses, and gardenias. The fragrance would be heavenly.

8) If you are on a severe budget then you may want to consider doing simple bouquets on your own. It is not that difficult to do. Example; take a dozen or more tulips and stagger them slightly so that the heads are not all together. Take the first tulip in your hand, place the next one so that the tulip head is now about 2 or 3 inches lower and so on. Take the ribbon of your choice and tie them together. Make a simple bow and there you have it. You can also do this style effectively with calla lilies, gladiolas and blue delphinium. If you want to save a lot of money then this can be an alternative for you.

Regardless of the size and budget of your wedding, just remember, this is your day. Do it the way you want to and have fun doing it.

How Do You Choose Your Wedding Cake?

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

Traditionally, no one will leave your wedding reception before you cut the cake. From this you will know how important your wedding cake is. The wedding cake is also the focus of your wedding. As a result, you will need to choose your cake carefully. You will consider the size of cake, design of the cake and the flavors of it when you are selecting it.

You will need to consider the size of the cake firstly. You will determine the size according the number of guests. As a result you will need to create your guest list before determining the size of your cake. One mistake couples usually make is that they forget to count the number of guests who cannot come to the reception. You have to count these guests because you may send a piece of cake to a guest who cannot come to the wedding. Of course you can just count the number of guests who will attend your reception if you are not planning to send the cakes to guests who cannot come. You will try to determine the size as accurate as possible since it will be just a waste if you order a cake which is too big. This will on one hand be wasting money and on the other hand not environmental friendly.

Another thing you need to consider, and possibly the most important thing, is the design of the cake. You will first do some research on the internet. You need to gather photos of cakes so that you can have a rough idea what kind of style you will probably order. Then you will ask the baker for the photos of cakes they have made before. From these photos you will know what kind of cakes your baker can do. You may also show the pictures you get from the web and discuss with the baker to see if they can do it.

When you have an idea about the style of the wedding cake, you can start trying to visualize the final design of the cake. You can use cake design software to do that. You can try to compose and test different ideas and concepts about the wedding cake. You can design your cake in a way that it match the style of your wedding.

Regarding the cake design software, you have to bear in mind that the software only makes a computer drawing of the cake. Without any surprise, the drawing will not be identical to the cake you will get. It only gives you an idea about the final design of the cake. You will be disappointed if you rely on the software too heavily.

The flavors of the cake is also very important. The cake is for the guest to eat and it will be nonsense to make a beautiful cake which tastes badly. You can have tremendous choices on the flavors of the cake. Fruits, chocolate and ice-cream are some common choice. However, ice-cream cake may not be suitable for a beach wedding in summer.

TM Lung designs Chinese Wedding Invitation Cards. He shares Expert Wedding Tips and views on ideas such as Chinese Wedding.

How to Choose a Theme for Modern Wedding Invitations

Saturday, July 24th, 2010

When you are looking at modern wedding invitations, there are going to be a few things that you want to remember. There are many to choose from and finding the perfect wedding invitations can be beneficial by providing you with a keepsake for the rest of your lives.

Remember that the wedding invitations that are chosen for your special day are going to be the first thing that your guests are going to see regarding the day of your wedding. Therefore, when you design your wedding invitations and send them out, you are speaking volumes about who you are, what your day is going to like, and what the rest of your lives are going to be like. Essentially, your wedding invitations are the one way that you have to communicate to others before the wedding ceremony takes place. Therefore, the theme that you choose is going to be very important, as it can say a lot about the wedding itself and how is to be expected at the ceremony.

There are several different ways to choose a theme for your wedding invitations. You should consider all options and decide on the theme that suits you best. This gives you a much clearer idea of what you are looking at when it comes to your invitation, and what you can do to make the invitation even better. The aspects of the invitation that you want to think about include the colors of your ceremony, the overall theme of your wedding, and the theme or main idea behind you as a couple. If you think about these three things when making your decision, you should find it much easier to come up with ideas for the perfect invitations.

Everyone knows that color is very important when it comes to wedding invitations, and you want to make sure that when you think about the colors that you are going to be using, you also think about these in terms of the invitation styles. Most of the time, weddings have two main colors, and sometimes they have a third color, which is seen less often and it acts as a balance between the two. For instance, your colors might be pink and brown, and you might use ivory to balance out the two and add depth to the decorations. You will obviously want the color scheme you choose for your invitations to match the colors and themes that you are using in your wedding, so think about using those colors as a template and make sure that the invite includes them.

Another idea to consider when choosing wedding invitations is that many weddings today have a general theme, or an overall idea. A person might choose to have a beach themed wedding and reception, or they might want to have a very fancy, or a traditional themed celebration. Whatever your theme or central idea is, think about ways that you can incorporate this into the wedding invitations. For instance, if you choose to have a religious wedding, you may want to add one or more of your favorite biblical quotes to your invitations. If you choose a lyric from a song, you can also include this lyric on your invites to tie the entire thing together. There are many different options to consider when choosing your wedding theme, and you should be able to easily incorporate this theme into your invitations.

You want to think about who you are as a couple, and what you can do as a couple to add to your wedding theme, and therefore to add to your invitations. Is there a cultural or family ideal that you want to have present in your wedding? If so, how can you incorporate that into the wedding invitation? Are you musicians or interested in science? If so, is there something that you can put into your invites that really talks about who you are and what your marriage is going to be like?

Remember that while invitations are supposed to be formal and beautiful, they should also be uniquely yours, and something that you can enjoy keeping around for years to come. Weddings are a joyous time and choosing a theme is very important part of the celebration. Modern wedding invitations can include any theme that you want. The possibilities are endless and these can be a beach theme, religious theme or a location that you both enjoy visiting. You may also use a biblical quote or song lyrics to give you guests an idea of what to expect at the ceremony. After choosing a theme, you should consider color choices. Modern wedding invitations usually include two colors with the option of adding a third color. This make a wedding invitation style that is very simple that also provides all relevant information to your guests.

Lisa Parker is a freelance writer who writes about weddings and other family events. Ms. Jackson often writes about specific aspects of a weeding such as the wedding invitations.

How to Choose Wedding Gowns

Friday, July 23rd, 2010


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How to Choose Your Wedding Colors

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

When a little girl dreams about her fantasy wedding, one of the things she thinks about is color. But using the color palette you’ve always wanted may not work when it comes down to the real thing. Consider the season, location, and theme of the wedding.

The color scheme a woman chooses for her wedding is important because it not only reflects the personality of the bride and tone of the wedding, it also provides background for the wedding photos. Your bridesmaids will wear the palette you choose, so the color should flatter them. You’ll use color in other places, too. Linens, flowers, personalized favors, and d?cor will all reflect your choice of hue.

Close your eyes and reflect on the colors of summer. Sunny yellow, watermelon, and pool blue come to mind. When we think of autumn, we often picture soft gold, pumpkin, and chocolate. Brighter hues are in store for a winter wedding. Deep shades of purple, cranberry, or navy are appropriate, as well as a black-and-white color scheme. A spring wedding is the perfect time for a new beginning. Colors like lavender, rose pink, and of course spring green, take the lead.

You’ll need to consider the existing colors in your wedding and reception venues so there won’t be any mismatch. Bring color swatches with you to check that your palette blends with walls, rugs, and furniture. Pastel shades might not go well in a country club with dark wallpaper and mahogany furniture, so adjust accordingly. Similarly, strong hues could overwhelm a simple garden wedding.

A casual wedding on an exotic beach calls for to bright colors. How about using tropical flowers as inspiration? Hot pink, bright orange, and deep yellow flowers make beautiful bouquets, garlands, and centerpieces. Add natural accents like bamboo and seashells. Bridesmaids can wear complimentary-hued sundresses and sport hibiscus in their hair. Show your hospitality by providing wedding favors like treats in mini tin pails or seashell tealights. 

If you find your wedding venue already heavy on the d?cor, use some crafty thinking to work your color scheme into it. The best approach is to make your primary color neutral. Cream, gray, or white looks beautiful accented with heavier colors. Create centerpieces of white hydrangeas with bright blue iris or yellow narcissus. Your bridesmaids will wear a neutral dress accented with a colorful sash and carry a bouquet of bright flowers. Guests will enjoy receiving favors of “champagne” bubbles or frosted glass coasters.

A garden wedding doesn’t need too much added color. Flowers should compliment the existing gardens and bridesmaid dresses should be in simple, solid hues. There is probably enough green, so use other colors like peach, yellow, and lilac. Tables can be set with lace and vintage touches. Gift your guests with something nostalgic like a scented soap or paper fan.

Sarah L. Mitchell is a party planner and writer for Partease, an online source for wedding favors and gifts. Follow the link here for the latest trends in?wedding favors.

How to choose a Wedding dress

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

It seems like you are considering getting married very soon – No wonder you are here. We have come up with some useful tips that can probably make your experience of selecting a wedding dress more memorable.

No doubt buying a wedding dress can be an arduous process. Every man and women wants to look the best on his or her wedding day. And why not, after all it’s a big day that we all wait sometime or the other in our lives. On average, a bride will try at least 15 to 16 wedding gowns before she actually selects the final one. It would be advisable to start the process of selecting your wedding dress at least seven months prior to the wedding if you are having the dress made.

Tips that can help
• Cut out different pictures from bridal and fashion magazine and look at old family photos to check out your preferred style.
• If you are having the dress made take references from friends and relatives on different dressmakers and designers.
• You can take a friend along to shop for your wedding wear. This can help you take some tips from her as to what will suit you more.
• Bring shoes that will match your wedding gown. Also select an appropriate heel in which you feel comfortable walking.
• It would be advisable to try on variety of dresses.
• Find out the alteration charges with the dressmaker once you select your dress.
• Allow six months for the dressmaking and be ready to take home a fabric swatch to match with your shoes, veil and accessories.

Things to avoid while shopping for your wedding dress

• Avoid taking too many friends along for shopping with you. They might never agree on the same dress. Difference in opinion can only make things messier.
• Give the dress maker a wedding date at least two weeks before the actual wedding.

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