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After celebrating with friends and loved ones, one of the first things you will want to do is capture the moment in engagement photos.
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Do Your Research Look through portfolios and other engagement sessions each professional has photographed. Keep in mind that many photographers include an engagement photo shoot in their wedding photo package, so you will save in the long run if you book the same photographer for your wedding.
peak, but if you have them in hand early, you can incorporate them into your save-thedate cards or publish it with an engagement announcement in the paper . Even if you choose to do none of these things, it will be one task complete.
Plan Your Outfits Stick with styles that Schedule Early complement one another Not only will you want and stay within the same to capture the moment color pallet. You also while your emotions of want to avoid looking like excitement are at their a “matching set.” Photo by Choke Cherry Photography & Design Studio
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Selecting the perfect look for your bridesmaids is just one of the many to-dos before the big day. The smart bride understands that this aspect of her wedding is less about her and more about her bridesmaids.
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Have Key Info in Hand You should know your wedding colors and have your venue booked and your own gown ordered. All of these items will impact the style and hue of the gowns you choose. Will you be choosing the gown or have you decided to allow your maids to Continued on page 8
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m s e d i r B ses s e Dr choose their own (with your final approval, of course)? Do you want your maids in the same style? Will they be wearing various colors or hues of the same color? Know the answers to each of these questions before stepping foot inside a bridal salon. Start with Pictures Look through many photos before you begin shopping. Also keep in mind, as much as you love them, your friends are not models (unless they are) — so what you see in photos will look different in person and on each individual person.
Consider the Cost Not everyone is going to have the same budget, and a compassionate bride-tobe will be mindful of this. Unless you are picking up the tab, don’t choose a pricey gown. Not everyone views your wedding as the investment you see it as. Be Flexible This applies both to your expectations of the dress and your maids. Keep in mind that the color you see in a magazine might be slightly different in person. Be flexible in terms of what is will look good on different skin tones. Remember, as much as you might love a color, above all, you want everyone to look their best.
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s d i a m Order at the Right Time Many dresses require one to three months to ship, so be sure to allow for this. After the dresses arrive, you also will need time for your maids to pick them up (unless they are being shipped directly) and for the gowns to be altered. So don’t wait too long before checking this item off the bridal to-do list.
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”Luckiest” by Ben Folds Five This song is about knowing that the one your’re with is the perfect spouse for you.
“You Are the Best Thing” by Ray LaMotagne Mildly upbeat, yet still slow enough to look great dancing. “There Will Be Time,” by Mumford & Sons featuring Baaba Maal Slow, intense and tribal, you won’t find a more unique first dance wedding song. Photo by Choke Cherry Photography & Design Studio
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“500 Miles” by Sleeping at Last An acoustic version of The Proclaimers’ hit.
“Home” by Edward Sharpe and Magnetic Zeros A little different and more upbeat than your typical romantic slow dance song.
“Crush” by Dave Matthews Band Perfect combination of slow and jazz, that “Spend My Life With You” by Tamia & Eric Benet build into the more up tempo chorus. Sweet lyrics and a beauty of the melody make it the ultimate first dance song. “Lay Your Heart Next to Mine” by Steve Azar A little unknown song by an overlooked “You Are” by Lionel Richie country singer. Throw it back with this ‘80s love song.
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SAMPLE ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smith of Brookings, South Dakota are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Jane Smith, to Jonathan Jackson, son of David and Elaine Jackson of Fargo, North Dakota. Ms. Smith, a graduate of SDSU, is a graphic designer for a private art gallery in Minneapolis. Mr. Jackson graduated from NDSU, and practices in the Law Offices of Franklin & Murray in Minneapolis, Minnesota. An October wedding is planned. Please provide us with contact information in case we need to reach you to clarify submission information.
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Share your engagement announcement with friends, family and people in the community. Engagement announcements usually run two to three months before the wedding date so contact the Register 4-6 months prior to your wedding. Information can be emailed to dkott@brookingsregister.com Traditionally, announcements are written as though the bride’s parents are announcing the engagement. You may modify the wording as needed. Please list all names exactly as they are to appear in the paper, e.g. Mr. and Mrs. John Doe, John and Jane Doe or John and the late Jane Doe. Engagement announcements are free to run in the newspaper.
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