Wedding Layers

I just rent it at blockbuster today for my mother to watch, she likes romance comedy movies about weddings ?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Proposal_(film)

I’m not getting married, and I’m not trolling! I love weddings, they fascinate me. And as I hope to get married one day, I like to learn about weddings!

So, for you ladies who are already married, how long did you wait to get married after he proposed?

And for you engaged ladies, how long are you waiting for the wedding after the proposal?

Also, how long does everyone feel you should wait based on having a small wedding, medium wedding, and large wedding?

My fiancee and I will be doing a Mexican wedding at our catholic church. The priest has only done a couple Mexican weddings a long time ago and does not remember what to do with the unity coins and lasso. He asked me to investigate this for him. Does anyone know what the priest says during the lasso and what the bride and groom say during the unity coins? Please provide any links on the web if possible. Thanks!!!!!!

I’m a sr. in college and a ton of people are getting engaged and have weddings planned for this summer but they don’t have a job yet or anything, how are they supposed to provide for themselves?

Perhaps one of the most exciting parts for the bride-to-be with regard to planning a wedding is buying the wedding dress. Many future brides have dreamt of this special day for years and the dress is the icing on the cake, so to speak. There are a few steps brides-to-be should take when buying their dress in order to make the final selection the perfect one.

Determine Your Bridal Dress Budget

Most individuals plan their weddings with a budget in mind. Therefore, every step of the wedding planning process will often have a price tag attached to it. Before heading out to the bridal dress shop try to determine what your budget will be with regard to a dress purchase. This will help you to determine where to shop and what you are able to afford when looking for a dress within that shop. Since one is often overwhelmed by the wedding dress choices it is also a good way to narrow down the options and zone in on the perfect dress for your individual tastes as well as your wallet.

Have a Style of Dress in Mind

It is also a good idea to have a certain style of dress in mind. Decide whether you are looking for a strapless, thin strap, short sleeve or long sleeve dress. Also, determine what length of dress you are most comfortable with as some prefer long dresses with breathtaking trains whereas others opt for a shorter, simpler style. In addition, since wedding dresses range anywhere from simple creations to ornate masterpieces, it is also wise to determine what style you are most interested in. By having a style of dress in mind, the bridal dress search will be that much easier to complete.

Try on Different Dresses to Pick the Best One

Although some may fall in love with the first dress which they try on, this can often be deceiving as it may simply be the feel of a bridal dress on for the first time which creates such emotions. Therefore, try to put on a few different dresses to truly determine which one you like the best. After all you can always come back to the first one and buy that particular dress if it turns out that it is truly the favorite of the bunch.

Consider Purchasing Shoes and Accessories at the Bridal Shop

Since the dress itself is only part of the completed look it is a good idea to consider what types of accessories and shoes you will be wearing with the dress. Bridal shops often carry a good variety of these items and it may be best to consider buying them at the shop where you purchase your dress. Doing so will allow everything to match perfectly and be ready around the same time. Also, you won’t have to be running around to various stores trying to complete the ensemble and choose all the additional items to go along with your wedding dress.

Craig Thornburrow is an acknowledged expert in his field. You can get more free advice on wedding dresses and a wedding florist at http://www.bigskybrides.com

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I was so focused on making things perfect and memorable but I think mostly for myself and family. Is this common for most brides? I’ve been to weddings where the bride really doesn’t care and it was obvious. Shabby flowers, no favors, no thought into planning anything. Is it just frugal?

Second only to selecting your venue, selecting your wedding photographer is the most important choice you have to make for your wedding day. You want your wedding photographer to be professional and easy-going. But above all you want your wedding photographer to be talented. They should possess a keen knowledge of photography and be able to use that knowledge in post production to give you more than a friend with a digital camera. There are a lot of things to keep in mind when figuring out which photographer is best for you.

Know what kind of style you are looking for before you even meet with any Hudson Valley wedding photographers. What types of photos do you want to look back on through the years? Do you want a structured album filled with poses or are you interested in more artistic photographs? Be mindful of the photographers capabilities. There are Hudson Valley photographers that can do only one style and others who beautifully blend art and photojournalism with traditional wedding photography. Let them know what percentage of each style you expect.

The wedding photographer you choose should be experienced. When you meet with them, they should be able to show you recent images from full weddings – start to finish. The work that they present you with during the meeting should be their own, not a compilation from photographers they have working for them. In order to accurately assess style and skill level, you have to be sure what you are seeing is what you are going to get.

You want your wedding day to go smoothly. So it’s important that you get along well. Think about the kind of person you want next to you throughout the most important day of your life. Do not pick a photographer who gives you any kind of bad vibe. This person is the person who controls the timing of your entire day. You want someone patient and able to handle anything that comes their way.

Everyone has heard a horror story where the photographer that showed up to shoot a wedding wasn’t the photographer the bride and groom met with. There are greedy Hudson Valley photographers who book themselves in more than one place on one day and have an “associate” show up in their place. Ask for a guarantee in your contract that the photographer you meet with is the one who shoots your wedding. When considering a second photographer, be mindful that the second photographer is not going to be as talented as the first. A talented photographer doesn’t rely on a second shooter for very much. One can always be provided, but more pictures don’t always mean more good pictures. If you are on a budget, reconsider the importance of a second photographer.

Sometimes wedding packages are set in stone, sometimes they can be customized. Make sure things are well explained so you both have similar expectations. Consider if you want albums, proof books, large prints or on-line galleries. Find out how long it takes the photographer to deliver the final product.

Make sure you shop within your budget and have reasonable expectations for the money you are willing to spend. Like any specialist, photographers charge more for their skill level, so the best photographers will usually cost more than the mediocre ones. Understand what you are agreeing to, what everything will cost and what you will get in the end. A reputable photographer will be up front, clear and honest about everything from the beginning.

Melissa is a freelance writer. She has worked in the wedding and event planning industry for about ten years. Melissa writes and blogs to share what she has learned over the years

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Finding a wedding photographer can be a daunting task given the sheer number of photographers in large Texas Cities like Dallas, Austin & San Antonio; A search of the Austin, Texas Yellow Pages yields over 393 professional photographers alone! And let’s not forget the “weekend warrior” photographer, who operates off of the photography grid and whose numbers can only be estimated. So how does a bride find the right photographer in a sea of wedding vendors? Here are some suggestions:

1. Referral = 1st hand experience. If you know someone who got married recently then make this your first lead. Check out the photographer’s website or portfolio and talk to bride/groom who hired them. If you like a particular photographer’s work and he/she gets a favorable review, make an appointment to meet with them. If you like a photographers work that you’ve found elsewhere, don’t be afraid to ask for references.

2. Pick a photographer based on his/her style. If you like his/her photos from past weddings, then you’ll probably like the photos they capture at your wedding! Find out what is the photographer’s primary style? Traditional posed shots? Candid or artistic? Photojournalistic? Other? Then decide which style you like best.

3. Try not to meet with too many photographers. Ideally you will want to select less than 5 wedding photographers in your area whose style you like and who are in your price range (don’t be afraid to ask this question when telephoning). Meeting with too many photographers will get confusing and will likely be counterproductive to your search.

4. Do you like the photographer you met with? This is the person that will be following you around for hours photographing you, your fiance and family/friends on your big day. Be sure it’s someone that you feel at ease with; otherwise your uneasiness will show up in the photos.

5. Ask to see images from an entire wedding (start to finish). Just about anyone can put together a slideshow of good pictures they have taken over the years. But a professional wedding photographer can capture great photos from every segment of a single wedding – bride dressing beforehand, ring exchange, kiss, formals, 1st dance, bouquet toss, etc.

6. Request a wedding day photo schedule. One element (possibly the most important) of wedding photography that is frequently overlooked is the Wedding Day Photo Schedule, which details when shooting begins/ends (i.e., number of coverage hours), who will be photographed during formal photos and provides a specific time line for each wedding event that will be photographed. If the photographer doesn’t provide one, then request it – it will be invaluable.

7. Is there a limit to the number of photos captured? Find out how many photos the photographer estimates will be captured on wedding day and how many photos will be provided after image selection/editing. Most photographers who use digital cameras can give you an estimate based on the number of hours of coverage provided at the wedding.

8. Do you get a CD with full-sized images? Many photographers are reluctant to provide you images from your wedding on CD, even though you may pay them handsomely for covering the event. Ask about getting the images on CD and if this costs extra.

9. Inquire about back-up cameras and equipment. Does the photographer you are meeting with have back up equipment in the case that his/her equipment malfunctions or fails? Professionals will frequently have on hand 2-3 cameras, numerous lenses, and at least 2 of everything else. Wedding photographers always have to be prepared for the unexpected!

10. Beware of inexpensive photographers. The old saying “you get what you pay for” is applicable when it comes to wedding photography. If someone posting on Craig’s List offers to shoot your wedding for $250, it’s probably b/c they are new to photography. If your wedding budget doesn’t allow you to hire a professional and you think that photographs from wedding day aren’t that important, then hiring an amateur may be OK. However, if images from the big day are important to you, then don’t skimp on photography; hire an experienced professional. You’ll be glad you did.

Sources:

1. www.yellowpages.com/categories/Austin-TX/photography, 2009.

Martin Whitton is a professional wedding photojournalist who lives and works in Austin, Texas.
Email: martin@mwwphoto.com

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We’re getting married next summer and I have been to numerous weddings where the guests tap their glasses to get the bride and groom to kiss. Does anyone have any other ideas (besides the guests singing a song – not too crazy about that one either) to get us to kiss? Thanks to all who answer.

When you start gathering information about live bands to perform at your wedding reception, it is important to ask the right questions to get complete information.

Some of my calls sound like the bride or groom is going down a list in the yellow pages. “How much do you charge?” is the first question they ask. This makes me wonder – how important is the success of your reception to you? If the music is based only on price – not event experience, music timeline, expansive play list, attention to details, etc. – you can make a lot of expensive mistakes. The economy is challenging and price is important – but it should not be the only factor in your decision. “You get what you pay for” is an old adage that is particularly true in the music business.

Take for instance couples who decide that the “bar” band they saw last year was perfect for their wedding reception because: 1. the band was inexpensive; 2. the couple wanted something different for their wedding reception. The bride and groom sign a contract and put down their deposit. The couple do not know how large a play list the band has, they do not know if the band knows how to act like professionals and not raid the bar every time they take a break, or how to perform at an wedding reception without “concert” volume. Two months before their party, the couple find out from the band leader that the band broke up. It can be very difficult getting an established event band that late in the party process, let alone trying to get your deposit back from the “broken up” band.

Your best bet is to look for an established event band that has been performing at weddings for years. You will not be disappointed. You can decrease your stress level by knowing that you have hired a band that knows what they are doing, is an established business, and will be reliable. Remember that an established band’s best advertising comes from the successful events they play.

Here is some information that will help you make a more informed decision on your next step to booking the band:

- What kind of music do you like?
- Do you and your partner have similar tastes in music?
- What are your invited guests like? Family, friends from college, work related friends, parents and their friends, majority age?
- How many hours of music will you need: Ceremony, cocktails, dinner, and dancing?
- What did you enjoy/dislike about some of the music at the recent weddings you have attended?

How can you tell whether the band is experienced? Look for a long play list with a lot of variety; many recommendations from previous clients; many referrals from previous clients; great attitude; on-site video; audio demo.

Let me address band viewing at this point. Many books and magazines tell you to view the band if you are considering booking them for your event. Crashing a wedding – uninvited – to look at the band is tacky. If you have an experienced event band that has successfully performed at hundreds of weddings, with the references and videos to back it up, there is no need to look at them at someone else’s wedding. An established, experienced band will be playing song selections of the host, bride and groom. What if classic rock is the preferred style by the party, but you hate classic rock and want disco? Your presence divides the loyalty of the musicians – do they play for you or play for their current client? You signed the contract and paid for the band’s services explicitly for you and your guest’s tastes in music, not to provide a showcase for potential buyers.

Choosing a band is a big decision for your big day. Cut down the anxiety and hire an established band that knows what they are doing, so you won’t waste any valuable time worrying!

Cherryl Fonfara is the co-owner of Tasty Tunes & Talent, Inc. Home of the Dennis Keith Experience. She has performed at hundreds of weddings as a band leader and vocalist in the Dennis Keith Band http://www.denniskeithband.com Find more wedding tips at http://www.insiderweddingreceptiontips.com.

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