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Although it is the photographer who has the greatest influence in the creation of an excellent photographic wedding collection, the location also has a dramatic impact. A wedding at Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula is a beautiful location for shooting a wedding and if shot correctly will contribute to a memorable wedding album.

The Vineyards are of course the attribute that sets this wedding location apart from other wedding location. When shooting in this location a photographer should use the natural, earthy, fresh backgrounds that this location permits. When shooting the actual ceremony, a photographer can get a variety of stunning shots by standing at the back of the ceremony location. Those in attendance sit in rows of chairs at the same level as where the ceremony takes place. The photographer, from behind those in attendance can climb to a higher point.  From this point of view, a photographer can get a shot of the entire ceremony with miles of rolling vine covered hills in the background. Of course a photographer needs to get close-up shots as well. Both objectives can be accomplished if one photographer shoots from the back with both a wide angle and a telephoto lens and another assistant is placed under the white gazebo where there the ceremony takes place.

One great place to take pictures of the bride is at the top of a couple flights of stairs of the lobby. There is a 19th century style black railing that goes around the hallway of the top floor of the lobby. A black and white or sepia shot of the bride against this railing creates an attractive retro look that will work well in a number of styles of albums.

Another location which is fun to shoot in is within the vineyards themselves. A picture the bride and groom framed with branches and grapes in the foreground with the couple centered between the branches in the background so that it looks as though the camera is peeking in on them as they gaze into each others eyes is another favorite shot available at this location.

Temecula has a number of beautiful locations for shooting a wedding. The Wilson Creek Winery if shot correctly will contribute much to any wedding album.

Vanessa is a Temecula Wedding Photographer who shoots in a number of Orange County, Riverside and San Diego Wedding Locations.

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There is truly an etiquette involved in writing the thank-you cards for your wedding and shower gifts. A lot of bride’s make the mistake of sending thank-you cards that are either pre-printed or not quite appropriate, especially if they haven’t sent a lot of thank-you cards and are not even quite sure how to start. Or maybe you’re a bride that is worried that you’ve waited to long to send them and it’s too late, but while its important to send thank-you cards promptly, a late thank-you card is always better than no thank-you card at all. That is why you should follow these few simple tips when writing your thank-you notes to help you get started.

1.)    Appropriately address the giver. Always start your thank-you note with, “Dear Aunt _____________” or “Dear Mr. and Mrs. _____________”.  This is the first reason why you should have someone keep a list of gifts and givers when you are opening your wedding or shower gifts.

2.)    Get personal. “Thank-you for your gift.” is not personal or appropriate when sending a thank-you card. You should always thank them specifically for the gift and how you are using it. For instance you could say, “Thank-you for the wonderful coffee pot. Jim and I love starting our day with a fresh pot of coffee.” or “Thank-you for the lamp and lamp shade. It looks great in our bedroom and allows me to read without disturbing Jim.” If you receive money as a gift, you should never state the amount or say “cash” or “money” when writing your thank-you card. A great way to give thanks for money is to say something like, “Thank-you for your generous gift. We’re putting it towards purchasing the new bedroom set we’ve been wanting.” You could give thanks for a gift card in the same manner, ” Thank-you for the Target gift card. We can’t wait to use it to purchasing the steak knives we registered for, but did not receive.”

3.)    Don’t just thank them for the gift; thank them for attending your wedding or shower. By thanking them for attending, it lets them know that their presence was noticed and appreciated.

4.)    It’s not about you. Try to keep the words “I”, “we”, “me”, or “our” out of it as much as possible. Remember the key is to make the thank-you card about the gift giver. This is not the appropriate way to share honeymoon details.

5.)    Always end your note with “Love,” or “Sincerely,” depending on how close you are to the gift giver. You should also sign the card in both you and your spouse’s names. For instance, “Love, Jim and Elaine” or “Sincerely, Jim and Elaine Roberts”. A formal closing is always important, and even if your spouse isn’t helping you write the thank-you cards, it is important to include him in the note to show his gratefulness for their gift as well.

A thank-you card is, after all, the least you can do to express your gratitude toward the gift giver for taking the time to select a personal gift and for sharing in your special day. Every new couple needs to know they have support, and every person who purchases a gift for you and attends your wedding is doing so to show their support as you and your spouse embark on this new journey together.

Ashley Rader is the owner of Moments of Elegance, an online wedding boutique. Limited time only! Get unheard of deals on cheap wedding favors before supplies run out. Visit bridal shower favors today!

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Your wedding is one of the most important life-events and finding the right band to play at your reception can make or break the day. A lot of people use DJ’s because they are less expensive and have a wider range of music but they lack the vibrant and magical atmosphere that can be created with the presence of a good live band. A good wedding band will charge anything between £500 to £2000, but you definitely get what you pay for. Here are some of the considerations in choosing a wedding band:

The Time Of Year  You can expect to pay more for a wedding band in August than if you decide to get married in February.  A band that has built up a reputation (especially with agents) as being a good wedding band will usually be in a position to dictate which bookings they want to take, certainly at the busiest times of the year.  

The number of people in the band.  What you pay will be split between the members of the band, therefore don’t be surprised to find that a nine piece soul band wants more than a four piece!   Additionally there is the matter of space; the venue for your evening function may dictate the size of the band you can have, in fact in some cases you may find that due to the size of your function room you will only have room for a disco.  

How Long Will The Band Play For?  Live bands will usually play three 45 minute sets or two 1 hour plus sets. Bands prefer to play two longer sets; the reason?  45 minutes of music usually equates to about 10 songs which means that just when you have everyone in the party and dance mood it’s time to stop for a break so a one hour plus session will keep all the dancing queens happy.

What Type Of Band Should I Be Looking For?  Simple this one – just because YOU love Pink Floyd, it doesn’t mean you have to have a Pink Floyd Tribute Band! Your wedding guests may not be as appreciative as you. Despite it being ‘your day’, you have your guests to think about and at most weddings (because of the generations being bridged) you will have to try and please all the people all the time; you may like soul music but will your guests be happy with an entire evening of it?  The other option that some people go for is to have a particular type of Tribute Band (Abba, Commitments, Madonna…). I won’t prattle on about these too much other than it is usually best to go through a reputable agent so you know that the “Robbie Williams” you are getting is not just a weekend karaoke pub singer with a shaved head, a James Bond suit and a collection of well dodgy backing tapes!  Most Tribute Bands will usually do one 45 – 60 minute set which covers that particular artists greatest hits (which is great if everyone likes that artist and not so great if they don’t) so with most tribute acts you will probably also need a DJ.   The most popular type of bands for a wedding are those that do ‘covers’. Covers are simply when the band plays a well-known song; this is extremely popular with wedding guests as they can relate to the music being played. The best bands will be able to play some of the all-time classic pieces, but speak to them first and tell them what you are looking for. They should have lots of experience and will be able to give you some advice.  Whatever you do, plan and book early. But most of all – enjoy your wedding day!

About the Author: Mike Armstrong is the owner and webmaster of a Wedding Band website where you can find the best Wedding Band Hampshire has to offer.

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