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Wedding Reception Photos – A Modern Approach

admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:47:01 +0000

Frequently over the last many years I have attended weddings and their receptions. The use of photography in an effort to preserve this day is common to all weddings and receptions, and the obligatory photographer is always present.

Sometimes the couple will hire two photographers in an effort to get more candid shots of family and friends throughout the reception. Sometimes they will hire or designate a family member who’s a photography hobbyist to capture those numerous shots. And increasingly common is the placement of disposable cameras on each reception table to encourage family and friends to take photos throughout the event

There are numerous technical and practical problems with this approach. First off, the disposable cameras don’t generally take the best photos. Second, the cost of developing these numerous cameras is a significant consideration. And, third, there’s a strong possibility that the camera will prove to be a great toy for some young person – resulting in photos of the floor and ceiling (for which you’ll pay to have developed) – or even numerous photos where the user failed to activate the flash (usually a hold-down button on disposable cameras).

However, in today’s day and age, it is very likely that many or most of the guests brought their own digital camera. I know that I usually do, and that I’ll shoot around 50 to 100 pictures during any such event.

Digital cameras are usually of a much better quality than disposables – resulting in much better pictures. Also, digital photos are cheap and numerous – because the memory chips will usually hold several hundred photos (unlike the 27 or so available from the disposable camera), and the cost of each image is virtually nothing. It is also very unlikely that anyone is going to allow their child the use it as a plaything, and there won’t be too many pictures of the floor and ceiling – though you wouldn’t likely care as there is no cost involved.

The question becomes how do you collect all of these photos without clogging your email with numbers of large collections of image files. What you need is a single “big pot” where you can encourage all of your guests to dump their photos for sharing with the couple and the family-at-large.

Today there are online solutions called “photo exchange depots” (depositories). Just do an internet search and you’ll likely find one. Sometimes single-day events are free to setup. Generally, here is how they work;

The couple establishes their event on one of the photo exchange depots, and receives a designated private “EventCode.” This code uniquely identifies their event on the system, and will allow online users (anyone knowing the EventCode) to add their photos into a big pool of event photos.

The couple informs their guests of this website and EventCode in their program, or as part of the place settings and/or table-tents at the reception. The guests all access the site (no user login usually required) and uploads all of their event photos.

Then, after the honeymoon is over, the couple and/or their family can view all of the uploaded images, and select, download, and save the pictures they wish to keep. At some point the depot expires and fades away.

This is a simple, low-cost, low-risk, and very effective way to capture possibly hundreds of additional photos from your special event.

More pictures, more memories!! Enjoy!
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Wedding Cake Serving Sets

admin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:27:59 +0000

Wedding cake serving sets usually come with a cake knife and a cake server. The blades of both of these items are usually made from stainless steel, but some models can be silver or pewter plated for added visual effect. The handles of a cake serving set is where most of the stylizing is done. Handles come is crystal, silver, pewter, composite materials, plastic, and glass.

The cost of the average wedding cake serving set will be somewhere around $30 to $50. The actual price that you pay will depend on the materials that the cake knife and cake server are made from, the handle design that you select, as well as what vendor you buy it from. If you want to maximize the value of your cake serving set then you may want to consider registering for your serving set when you register for your wedding china. By doing this you will be selecting a cake serving set that will match your wedding china, which in turn will allow you to use it more than once.

In addition to matching cake serving sets to wedding china you also have the option to match the set’s design to the theme of your wedding. There are many different styles of themed wedding cake serving sets that you can choose from. A few of the more popular serving set themes include beach themes, contemporary themes, Baroque themes, and antique themes. To find a serving set that will match your wedding’s design, look for a handle design that elegantly reflects one element of your wedding’s design such as a color, a pattern, or an icon that relates to the theme of your wedding. For example if you have a beach theme for your wedding then you may want to look for a wedding cake serving set that has starfish on the handles.

If you prefer a more elegant style for your wedding cake serving set then you can always opt to buy a silver cake knife and cake server set. These sets will tend to cost more than the average wedding cake serving set, but their elegance, beauty, and heirloom quality make then well worth the added cost. Another advantage of buying a silver wedding cake serving set is that you can have it engraved with the names, initials, and the anticipated wedding date for the engaged couple. Engraved cake servers make a great bridal shower gift, and a great memento from the couple’s wedding.

After the wedding is over many couple’s don’t know what they should do with their serving sets. If they have matched their wedding cake serving set to their wedding china then they can store the wedding cake serving set as another piece of their silver and china set. On the other hand if they have a novelty or engraved wedding cake serving set that they don’t want to use again, then they may want to create a shadowbox display that includes the wedding cake serving set, their wedding cake accessories, and other small decorations from their wedding. This shadowbox display will allow the newlyweds to proudly display memorabilia from the best day of their lives.
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Fun and Festive Wedding Appetizers

admin — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:13:32 +0000

Every one knows about the classic appetizers that are served at weddings: stuffed mushrooms, mini-quiches, bacon-wrapped scallops, and the like. These are all delicious choices, but sometimes it can be fun to mix it up. These days you are seeing many fun appetizers served at weddings.

It is great to have an elegant wedding with elegant food to match. More and more, however, you see couples who have very elegant weddings, but choose less formal treats to serve during the cocktail hour. The trend encompasses things like comfort foods, carnival foods, and regional favorites. Although these little bites are less fancy than the appetizers typically served at weddings, they are always crowd-pleasers.

One bride I knew was having a very lovely wedding on a summer evening. She wore a custom silk chiffon bridal gown with sapphire and diamond wedding jewelry. Now, you might expect to find something like a caviar bar at her reception, based on her bridal ensemble. But in fact, the one thing that this bride absolutely, positively could not be without at her reception was pommes frites – in other words – french fries! They were fried up all golden and crispy on the spot, and served in paper cones, just like at the carnival. Her guests were thrilled! In this case, you could say that a preference for fun reception food runs in the family, because her older sister hired a hot dog vendor to dish out dogs for the late night party at the end of her wedding day (the bride ended up with a mustard stain on her one-of-a-kind wedding gown, but at least her wedding jewelry made it through the night unscathed!).

Comfort food is a big trend at wedding receptions. Very popular ideas include things like little cups of mac-and-cheese, or shot glasses filled with creamy tomato soup. Many guests go to a wedding expecting formal appetizers, and are delighted to find bite sized portions of their childhood favorites instead. Serving comfort foods will give your reception a warm and cozy feeling that will make your guests feel right at home. It is perfect for an autumn wedding.

A great way to personalize your wedding is to serve regional foods during the cocktail hour instead of more traditional choices. Again, they can be very informal, down-home types of food. At one wedding that I attended, the bride hailed from Cincinnati, which is famous for its Skyline chili. Much to the alarm of the caterer, the bride insisted on having tiny hot dogs topped with Skyline chili during her cocktail hour. As it turned out, the guests went crazy for the mini hotdogs, as well as for the bride’s other favorite appetizer, mini Reuben sandwiches.

Your wedding should be all about you and your favorite things. Do not worry that choosing an unusual appetizer will detract from the elegance of your big day. Guests have the best time at those affairs that manage to be formal without being stuffy. So if no holiday at your house is complete without them, serve up a round of pigs-in-a-blanket during your cocktail hour. Just be sure to do it on a silver platter.
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Wedding Checklist

admin — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:33:02 +0000

Getting your boyfriend to propose might be the hardest part to getting married for most women. However, it’s not soon afterwards, when they are trying to turn their dreams into reality, that they realise the hardest part is still to come. With so much to do and so little time, it’s best to get a checklist and start planning your wedding as soon as you’ve got the engagement ring.

The first thing is to set a date for your wedding. Once you have a date, you have a goal. Then comprise a list of guests. This will give you an indication of what type of venues, and ceremony, you can organise. The next step is to set a financial range and budget, as well as work out who is going to pay for what.

Family and finances can sometimes get a bit tricky, so it’s best to find out if it’s just you and your fianc? paying, or if parents are going to contribute. If they are, then find out what and how much they are willing to do so. You don’t want finances to became a big downer on the occasion, and it’s best that you sort this part out as soon as possible.

Most women have dreamt about their wedding from a young age and chances are you probably know exactly what you want. However, you might have to compromise a few things for the budget, or because your fianc? has a few suggestions of his own. Write and formalise the type of wedding theme you want, so that everyone is on the same page.

Do research in venues and try to go to a wedding convention to get some ideas of what is out there. Now that you know your budget, number of people you are going to host and what you want, you can ask the venue’s owner the right questions as to whether he or she can accommodate you or not.

Although you might want to organise the whole wedding yourself, think about getting an event co-ordinator in, even if it just for the actual day. The last thing you want is to be concerned about little things on your wedding day.

Consider whether you want children or not at the wedding, as this will have an influence on your guest list. This might also influence the time of wedding, as children might get tired and restless if the wedding goes on till late in the evening.

The first part of planning is mostly to do with doing research into everything from quotations on flower decorations to finding a photographer. Six to nine months before the wedding, you can finally start booking and arranging everything.

By now, you should know what type of dress you want and start with fitting sessions if you are getting it made. You can start discussing menus with your caterer and choose flowers with your florist.

At four months, you can start sending invitations out and start your wedding gift register. It is recommended that you have the pair of shoes you want to wear at the wedding and start breaking them in. A lot of brides who wear new shoes on the day start having feet problems half way through the reception.

If you have any guests from out of town, then start finding out if they need help finding accommodation. Now is also the time to organise a rehearsal dinner for your wedding.

At two months, you should have gotten your RSVPs back and have a finalised guest list. From this point on, you should just be finalising your plans. Make the last arrangements for the cake, including the topper. Check the flower order and make sure you have all your papers for the marriage license.

At about a month beforehand, you can sort out your hairstyle for the wedding and start making appointments for your make-up, hair, nails and any other beauty touch-ups. Shop for the last couple of items, such as a guest book, and ring pillow.

In the last week, sort out the details with your co-ordinator for the day and pick up tickets and travellers checks for your honeymoon. Your wedding dress and attire should be finished now. Make sure that everything fits on everybody, from flower girls to the groom.

If you have planned and organised everything, then on your wedding you should only have to do one thing: be a beautiful bride and enjoy the day.
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Wedding Bracelets

admin — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:55:39 +0000

A wedding is one of the most special days considered in a girl’s life.

The word “Bracelet” is thought to have originated from the Latin term “brachile” meaning “of the arm”. Wedding bracelets are the ring worn around the wrist that symbolizes true fashion and style of a person’s traits. It is one of the oldest forms of jewellery used by us. When added with sparkling diamonds, bracelets signify not only the fashion but also a grace that enhances the over all impression of a person. That’s why, wedding bracelets are extremely in demand and simply loved by its wearers. Add a touch of sophistication or excitement to your wedding attire and let yourself sparkle with an alluring wedding bracelet.

There are a rich variety of wedding bracelets available. Bracelets like the Designer Amethyst Bracelet, Angel Bracelet, Figaro Bracelets, Diamond Bracelets and Titanium Bracelets are some of the most admired and accepted varieties of recent times.

Apart from different styles, wedding bracelets are easy to find in different metals such as silver, gold and platinum that suits the needs of different people. From a simple and plain design in silver to a well-crafted and intricate design in gold.

In addition, there is also a new type of wedding bracelet called ankle bracelets, which are becoming part of a rising trend. An ankle bracelet can be a great gift for the bride-to-be. More grooms are giving their brides tailored ankle bracelets as a wedding gift on their special day. This exclusive gift is a sure means to express a shared love. What’s great about an ankle bracelet is that it is not only something for the bride to wear on her wedding day, but it is a piece of jewellery she can wear for any occasion, from casual to formal.

On your wedding day, you are truly the belle of the ball and are worthy to feel beautiful from head to toe. Give emphasis to your look with a stunning wedding bracelet that will make you shine and give you a whole new look.

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Wedding Church Decorations – Decorating The Wedding Church

admin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:17:48 +0000

Wedding church decorations are very traditional form of wedding decorations and should be unique so that the guests remember it for lifetime. Traditional church wedding decoration is mostly based on adding lace, pearls, crystals, beads, candles, fresh flowers and dry flowers to enhance the purity of the place. However it should be remembered that the church is a place of worship and the sanctity and purity of the atmosphere should not be disturbed.

Church wedding designs include wedding church pew decorations, aisle decorations, centerpiece decorations, and altar decorations church entry decorations, church door decorations, and church ceiling decorations.

Decorating a church with flowers adds a sense of peace, solemnity, calm, and freshness all around. A simple and a beautiful decoration are possible with garden flowers such as daisies, tulips, and carnations. For exotic touch, decorate the aisle using orchids or lilies.

It is a great idea to decorate the altar or the aisle with matching color of the bride’s bouquet as part of the wedding church decoration. Vibrant wreaths can be arranged to make a simple door more attractive and inviting. Fabric flowers or silk flowers can be used if the arrangements are done ahead of time, as they will not wilt. Even a combination of ribbons, balloons and flowers will work wonders.

Potted plants are a simple and inexpensive form of decoration that adds a great deal of volume and warmth. Even a lining up of potted plants with large flowers along the aisle will give a richer look and adds up greenery.

Pew decorations play a very important role in wedding church decoration and considered as one of the best way to make a great impact on the ceremony decor. Bouquets, tulles, and bows tied up at the end of pews go nicely with some rose petals spread down the aisle.

A high ceiling church can easily filled with an exciting spirit by a few well-planned balloon arrangements. In addition streamers, flower garland, or large bows can be tied to the doors to give that extra look. To add a special touch, place two tall topiaries by the entrance of the church.

In wedding church decoration, pomander balls make an attractive addition to any entryway, foyer, arch or chandelier. Even a mix and match of Christmas tree ornaments can be used in various styles to improve the decoration.

Keep in mind, the wedding church decoration should be elegant yet inexpensive, attractive but without spoiling the purity of the place.
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Plan a Wedding on a Budget – Dream Weddings With Little Money

admin — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 11:15:10 +0000

Planning a wedding can be daunting, especially if you don’t have a lot of money saved up for the event.?However, you shouldn’t let the dollar amount stop you from making your special day everything you want it to be.?By following a few simple tips, you can still plan a beautiful wedding on a budget, no matter how small that budget is.

First decide how much money you are going to spend on your wedding.?Figure out how much money you and your fianc? have saved up and also how much money you anticipate your family will contribute.?You may also want to figure in any money you can possibly save between now and your actual wedding date.?Once you know a dollar amount, you can start planning wisely and avoid putting yourselves into debt from the start. Make a list of all the different things you will need to pay for.?It can seem overwhelming at first, but making the list will help put everything into perspective.?Make sure to cover all expenses from the church to the food to the entertainment.?From there, you can decide on the percentage you want to spend on each expense. Start finding strategies to lower costs for each item.?This is the part that gets tricky, but with a little creativity can definitely be accomplished.?You now know the total dollar amount to spend and how much to spend on each individual item, so you’ll need to start researching each item and finding the best deal possible.? You may need to refigure the percentages for each item if you find you are unable to get a low enough cost on a certain item – or you may need to reconsider the need for that item.

Regardless of the amount of money you have to spend on your wedding, you can definitely have the wedding of your dreams if you are wise with your spending.?Make sure to do the initial planning and then start looking for deals and you’ll be amazed when it all comes together on your special day.
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Wedding Photography Checklist – 32 Questions To Ask Wedding Photographers

admin — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 01:00:39 +0000

The best way to preserve memories of your special day is to hire a professional photographer. Chances are, over the course of your marriage you will look at your wedding photos many, many times. Therefore hiring a good photographer is one of the most important tasks when it comes to hiring your wedding vendors. Here are some base questions you should ask photographers when it comes time to interview them. You may want to change or add to this list depending on your needs for your wedding photography.

Name and Address of Photographer:

Contact Person and Phone Number:

How many years experience do you have as a photographer? What percentage of your business is dedicated to weddings, or how many weddings have you photographed? What is your wedding photography style? (ex – formal or more candid shots?) What types of packages do you offer? What is the cost of the package I am interested in? Do you use proofs? Are they printed proofs or digital proofs? How many proofs will I receive? How long after the wedding will proofs be available to view? How long after we select our photographs from our proofs does it take to receive the final photos? (If applicable) Do you have a professional studio? Can you take studio portraits? Can you re-touch negatives? Can negatives be purchased? If so, how much do they cost? (If negatives can not be purchased) How long do you keep negatives for? How much is a bridal portrait? How much is a formal wedding portrait? What is the cost of a parent album? What is the cost of reprints? (5″x7″, 8″x10″, 11″x14″) Are you the person who will photograph my wedding? Will you have an assistant with you when you photograph my wedding? What is your typical attire when performing wedding photography? What type of equipment do you use? Do you bring back up equipment with you when you photograph weddings? Are you familiar with our ceremony and reception location? (If No to above) Do you visit the ceremony and reception sites before the actual wedding date? How is overtime calculated? What is your payment policy? What is your cancellation policy? Do you offer a money-back guarantee? Do you have liability insurance? Can we see samples of your work? Can we have references from recent weddings you have performed?
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Funny Wedding Toasts

admin — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:49:13 +0000

It is believed that getting married is a changeover of a person’s life and that it can be quite a stressful change for a person. But making a wedding speech can be even more stressful event, especially when it comes to deliver in front of a newlywed and wedding guests.

To stand and then deliver a speech in front of your wedding guests can be a nerve-racking experience if you are not prepared for one. Remember that you can read out a memorable wedding toast by being at ease, staying confident, humorous, poised and heartfelt.

Write down the speech, and as rule of the thumb, let it be short and crisp. If it’s longer than two pages, then it can be boring to the listeners.

It should start with the introduction of who you are and also how you are related to the newlywed bride or the groom. If you are a best man or maid of honor, thank the groom and the bride and their parents.

Tell a funny incident involving the bride or the groom, but it should be clean and not embarrassing. Remember to speak out your heart and leave any rivalries aside. Write down great and funny wedding quotes and neatly space them in between the speech to make it funny.

Thank everyone at the wedding including the wedding officiant and reading out a wedding speech does not mean you have right to offend anyone. Also, do not bring out rivalries into a wedding speech. It will not be appreciated by anyone. Bring up and relive great funny moments involving the bride or the groom and it will be surely appreciated by the audience.

Sometimes, person delivering a wedding speech will throw few good one-liners to the audience to add that element of fun and humor, and remember if these are delivered well, they can be very effective. One important point that goes with humor in a wedding speech is that you practice your speech in front of a mirror or a small gathering of your friends before you directly speak in front of a big gathering.

Finally, propose the toast by lifting the glass and say cheers to the newlywed couple. A funny punch line can be added before proposing the toast and it will descend the real party mood. Remember that a funny wedding toast will be remembered forever and you too for delivering a wonderful speech.

Wedding Floral Arrangements

admin — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 06:25:30 +0000

All the seasons in a year whether it is spring, summer, autumn and winter, flowers and marriage go hand in hand. Flowers are great for any occasion especially for a wedding it plays a great role. Wedding day is one of the biggest days in your life. Whether the wedding is planned for a small and simple gathering or an elegant and extravagant show, flowers are a must in every wedding.

Recommendations from friends, relatives and associates are usually a good place to start with. Additional information can be found in the yellow pages. There are many sites which offer beautiful wedding ideas to add a special touch to this moment in your life.

Price, quality and service are the three main factors which should be kept in mind when selecting a florist. Also, refer to the recent client reference or letters of recommendations. If a summer wedding, ensure they have refrigerated delivery vehicles. These are the tiny details but it is very important to know and then enter into a contract for the florist.

For a Christian marriage, these floral arrangements are needed for the wedding bouquets, wedding altar arrangements, church, wedding table and so on and so forth. For a bride who wants it all white, the scented white lilies are gracefully arranged in a holder and accented with white lilacs and it becomes a beautiful white wedding bouquet. For the altar, if they want, full white beautiful floral arrangements can be made with white gladioli, or white Fuji mums, or white carnations. A beautiful white basket filled with Bridal white roses can be given to the flower girls. If the people are interested in colorful theme or pastel themes they can go for colorful roses, croton leaves with cut oranges and lemons and limes in a classical transparent flower pot for wedding floral arrangements.

South Asian weddings are full of rituals. Fresh flowers like roses, marigold and gerberas enhance the overall appearance of the traditional and ethnic look. For fall weddings go for the rich, bright and earthly colors like red, burgundy, amber, yellow and rust.

For summer weddings, go for light and pastel shades like pink, sky blue and for winter weddings go for the evergreen effect, white and sparkling silver. The entrance could be made grand with floral arrangements either with fresh flowers or with petals of other flowers and a floor flower carpet can be made.

Wedding floral arrangements carry a great significance in a marriage of any religion. A wedding without flowers is incomplete. Flowers depict various virtues and also give you that heavenly feel. So, order your wedding floral arrangements after the theme and shades have been selected.
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