Wedding Guide
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Photography Tips
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Since time is often limited between the ceremony and reception it is best to take all posed photos before the ceremony. If you are wanting to capture that special moment when the groom sees his bride for the first time in her wedding gown a simple solution is to arrange for the groom to be alone and have the bride enter the room alone and only have the photographer present to capture the special moment. If there are details that are special to you make sure you let the photographer know that you would like these captured, such as special jewelry, special guests, etc. Let your photographer know your preference in style, such as candid shots, posed, black & white or color. Don’t be afraid to let the photographer have free range of capturing moments especially at the reception.
Catering Tips & Questions Be sure your caterer lets you sample the food that will be served at the reception. Ask your caterer: How long will the food be available at the reception? For the entire time, or a limited time only? What will be done with any remaining food? If services and items, such as wait-staff, cleanup, utensils, plats and linens, are not provide at the site of the reception be sure to ask if your catering service will provide such things.
Wedding Cake Tips Avoid surprises! During the consultation with the bakery be sure to inquire about additional fees such as delivery and setup fees as well as rental fees for items such as a cake stand. Also, expect to leave a deposit. If you want to coordinate your cake with your dress and/or flowers it is a good idea to bring along photos.
Tips for Ordering Invitations It is best to order everything at the same time. You’ll also want to be sure to order extra.
Most formal wear stores will give the groom his tux gratis when the whole party is getting its tuxes at the same spot, so keep that in mind as a money-saving technique.
Gift Registry Etiquette It is improper form to mention wedding gifts/registry in any part of your wedding invitation. So how do guests know where you are registered at? There are a couple of options. 1. Enclose a card in the invitation directing your guests to your wedding Web site. Your guests will find the information there. 2. Make sure family and close friends know where you are registered. They can pass the word on for you. 3. It is alright to mention where you are registered within the wording of a bridal shower invitation.
Tips for Flowers Flowers are costly, consider half the tables with candles and half with fresh flowers. Do groomsman really need boutonnieres? They take off the jackets right after the ceremony anyway… perhaps a pocket square instead. Finally, Incorporate the bridesmaid bouquets into centerpieces. Have your florist cut the bouquets to fit into a vase after the ceremony is complete to be placed on a reception table.
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