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Pick your DIY projects with care There are many things about a wedding that should really be left to the experts. Pinterest is full of wonderful ideas for things you can do yourself … but there’s a reason “Pinterest Fail” is a term. So what can you do by yourself or with help from family without turning your wedding memories into the family jokes? Consider your motivations for wanting to do things by yourself. Are you wanting to save money? Or perhaps you know that certain handmade items will become family heirlooms. Here are a few items that you can do yourself or with a little help from friends and family.
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There is no limit to the options you have for making personalized and beautiful invitations. You can create them online or with simple, inexpensive software and then get them printed at a print shop right here in Southern Maryland. A local print shop will give you great customer service and advice and the price is usually competitive with online vendors.
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Favors If you start well in advance, you can create a special memento for every guest that helps them remember your wedding day. Origami pieces, Christmas ornaments, handmade candles or soaps can be labeled with names and dates and kept far past the wedding day. Just remember: if you are having a destination wedding, shipping 100 folded paper cranes might not be a practical approach.
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It’s easier than ever before to create beautiful handmade jewelry from high-quality materials. If you’re not sure of your jewelry-making abilities, there are classes here in Southern Maryland to help you. Think about what your talents are and build from there: can you do embroidery? Etching? Wood-burning? Carving? Or if it’s not handmade, how about custom-designed? Create gift bags on canvas with their names, or framed
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The After-Party There’s no need to call it a night after the deejay plays the last dance at the reception, but be smart about entertaining guests late into the night. Choose a place within walking distance of the reception. Limit the food and drink choices. Ask servers to bring a few pitchers of beer or sangria and finger foods. Change into comfortable clothes. Take advantage of hotel services. Many hotels have conference rooms or attached bars and restaurants that make perfect gathering places for an after party. Delegate responsibilities. If guests want to continue celebrating, put the task in the hands of a third party or volunteer. Leave whenever you want. Feel free to leave the after party whenever you want.
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photos. Mix your DIY talents with available services and see what you can make.
DÊcor Remember those paper cranes? Hang them in the trees at the site of your ceremony. Custom centerpieces can be beautiful if done well, and craft stores have endless supplies of materials to do just that. If you’re not a pro, you can take classes on this as well.
Even with all the things you can do yourself, there are some things that just need to be left to the experts. Using silk flowers for decorating the hall is one thing, but hire a florist to make your bridal bouquet and corsages. Those are the elements that will be frequently photographed and treasured. Some cultures dictate that family members handle the food at a wedding, but for the most part, just go with a caterer to avoid potential food disasters.
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Handling the food is not a task for someone who is also supposed to be celebrating: let your family members enjoy themselves and get a caterer. Wedding photos are the one thing that will last forever. The trend of handing out disposable cameras, which wash out color and make good photos next to impossible, is dying a welcome death. Your guests will take plenty of photos with their phones, but be sure to hire a professional with good references and a portfolio that you love. And what is one of the most shared Pinterest fails of all time? Disastrous wedding cakes. Make your cake something to remember with fondness, not embarrassment. Hire a baker.
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Get photos that last a lifetime Catered food will be eaten; gifts will be used and worn; even the dress will be boxed away. But your wedding photos are meant to last forever. That makes your wedding photographer one of the absolute most important hires for the big day. Consider these tips as you make your selection.
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them all look beautiful? A good photographer gets nice lighting and shots. A great photographer knows how to use lighting and positioning to create the most flattering photos. Do you see pictures of various skin tones? Believe it or not, skin tone can make a difference in how the shots turn out. Make sure
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The timing of when a couple cuts the wedding cake can have a specific meaning. Long ago, the cake was usually cut at the very end of the reception and would signal to the guests that it was the end of the festivities. Today, cutting the cake is an unspoken signal that represents that the formal wedding is nearing a close, and guests who would like to leave can do so without worry of being rude. Many couples will cut the cake right after dinner as a courtesy to older guests who may want to get started on their trips home.
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Be smart about beauty preparation
All eyes are on the bride and groom on their wedding day. Feeling beautiful and dapper can boost a couple’s confidence and ensure they look back on their wedding photographs and videos with pride. Certain beauty basics and makeup and hair strategies can help any bride look spectacular on her wedding day. The following are some dos and don’ts of
wedding day beauty preparations. DO employ the services of a professional hairstylist and makeup artist. From contouring to make your face seem slimmer to enlarging the appearance of small eyes, some tricks of the trade are best left to the pros. DON’T forget to schedule a trial run. Make this appointment several months
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before the wedding day so you have ample time to work with your stylists and experiment with colors and hair arrangements to fit your personality and the style of your gown. DO allot enough time for the wedding day beauty appointment. DO bring a veil, headpiece, hair extensions, and any other accessories to your hair consult. This enables the stylist to practice working with these items. DON’T tweeze or wax brows too close to the start of the ceremony. Redness and swelling are common side effects of tweezing and waxing, and they can be difficult to mask with makeup. DO exfoliate your skin prior to the wedding. This doesn’t necessarily mean you should endure a harsh fruit acid peel or another procedure. You can exfoliate with a gentle washing of your skin with a nubby washcloth to remove any dryness and errant flakes.
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