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Collectibles will emerge in the oddest of places. With the internet, a sales arena not available when Princess Diana wed in 1981, the world will have no trouble acquiring a wide variety of royal collectibles relating to Prince William and his bride. Unexpected but Valuable For the wedding of William and Kate, there are a few collectibles that I think will travel under the radar. For instance, the University of St. Andrews in Fife, Scotland will see an increase in sales of items relating to the special place where the royal couple met in 2001 and fell in love. The couple graduated from the famous school in June 2005. Don’t be surprised to see lots of people donning St. Andrews t-shirts and bags or selling off carpet remnants from the couple’s famous campus apartment. I wish congratulations to the royal couple and happy hunting to all the rest of you royal collectors. Photo above: Buckingham Palace prefers “signiﬁcant” royal wedding collectibles for the wedding of Prince William and Kate. On April 29, the value of the Prince Charles and Lady Diana engagement mug will spike doubling today’s value of $175. Celebrity Ph.D. antiques appraiser, author, and awardwinning TV personality, Dr. Lori presents antique appraisal events nationwide. As seen on NBC’s The Tonight Show and Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, watch Dr. Lori on the national TV morning show, Daytime weekdays. Visit DrLoriV.com, Facebook. com/DoctorLori, or call (888) 431-1010.

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Selecting your wedding photographer can be one of your most important decisions. Think about it – the only decisions that have long term value implications are your wedding dress and your photographs. And many years from now, your photographs will be even more valuable, stirring memories and providing that vital connection between past, present and future generations. First and foremost, it must be noted photography is an unregulated profession. There are no barriers to a person purchasing a camera today and calling him/herself a professional tomorrow. Yes, there are Certiﬁed Professionals (incl. yours truly) and those with college degrees, but even those credentials provide no guarantees. Wedding photography is very demanding, requiring advanced technical skills to adapt to changing environments (home interiors, bright outdoor settings, dark church interiors, even darker reception venues, etc.) and excellent “people” skills to work in emotionally-charged situations. To help you make your decision, here’s a list of topics for you to discuss with your prospective photographer: Professional or amateur? – Full time (what are your specialties?), part time, hobbyist?

Personality & Leadership – Chances are you and your photographer will interact many times throughout the day (getting ready, formal portraits, group photos, cake-cutting, etc.). Selecting a photographer with whom you feel comfortable, and who you believe will work well with your family and guests, is a big step toward making your day more enjoyable experience for everyone. Equipment used – No, you do not have to be a camera/lighting expert, nor does it matter if your photographer uses Canon, Nikon or another brand. But it is important the photographer has professional-grade equipment, including the back-up cameras, lenses, lighting, etc. A photographer working with just one camera body and one or two lenses is living dangerously – what happens if the camera gets dropped and breaks the lens mount (one of the weakest areas)?

Experience – How many years in the business? How many weddings? Insurance – This is very important because the potential for an incident is very real. A young Who is photographing the wedding? – Is it child could accidentally knock over a lightstand, the person you are talking to or someone else? causing an injury or damaging valuable property, Does the photographer work alone or with an or someone could trip over a tripod or other assistant(s)? equipment. Photography style – Is the photographer’s style more traditional, posed, candid, photojournalistic, arty, a combination of styles or something more distinctive? There is no right or wrong; but the style needs to match your taste. It is also important to understand that if it is a priority to have “table shots” of all the guests, hiring a photojournalist is not the best idea. You can learn about photography styles by visiting www.BucksLehigh.com and reading the January 2008 issue online.

Image processing and back-up – How are image files (or film negatives) handled after the event? Are back-up discs made and stored safely? Image ownership – copyright/ownership of images is often misunderstood. Simply put, the creator of the image (the photographer) owns the image and exclusive rights to print the image. Anyone else who duplicates files or makes prints is violating Federal Copyright Law.

But, the photographer does not have to retain ownership. Some photographers will gladly share the copyright or even release it and give you the image ﬁles or ﬁlm negatives outright. (Remember that comment about this business being unregulated?) What is included in the photo coverage? Some photographers provide coverage by the hour (and charge overtime). Others are there “for the day”. Engagement photos, rehearsal coverage and “day after” coverage (the family brunch, for ex.) may also be included or available. Albums, DVD’s, slide shows? – There are many ways to showcase your wedding photographs, including traditional albums, single edition coffee table books, soft cover magazines, and digital slide shows. Prices vary greatly, depending on the type of presentation and the number of images.

having to select images from what could be an overwhelming number of previews. Some photographers place that burden on you, while others offer assistance in the selection process. Price – Comprehensive standard “packages” are offered by many photographers, including the photography, previews, and one or more albums. Other photographers custom-tailor packages to suit your specific needs. In any case, be sure to precisely document what your package includes to avoid problems at a later date. References– Experienced photographers should be willing to provide references upon request. Selecting your photographer may require a significant investment of your time and, depending on your needs, a significant financial investment as well. This is a good thing, because investing wisely will assure a positive return – a collection of images whose emotional value transcends any monetary measure.

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If you’re having 50 guests to a buffet, you may or may not want to give people specific seating assignments. But if you’re having 100 guests or more and serving a seated meal, you’ll want to make sure everyone’s got a specific place to sit. Why? For one, people like to know where they’re sitting -- and that you took the time to choose where and who they should sit with. It’s also helpful if you’re serving several different entree choices, because the caterer and wait staff can figure out beforehand how many chickens, filets, or veggie dishes a given table gets because they (you) know who’s sitting there. Read on for tips on how to seat neatly. 1. Start Early We’ve been at kitchen tables the night before the wedding (or even wedding morning) with a bride and groom just starting their seating chart. Don’t let this be you -- you’ve got more important things to think about at that point! Sure, it’s fine to make last-minute changes, but try to get the chart mostly done at at least a week before the big day. 2. Hit the Keys Create a new spreadsheet. If you haven’t already, insert a column into your guest list document categorizing all the invitees by relationship: bride’s friend; bride’s family; groom’s friend; groom’s family; bride’s family friend; groom’s family friend. This way, you’ll be able to easily sort the list and break it down into more logical table assortments. Now you’ll need to separate these lists into distinct tables. 3. Create a Paper Trail If you’re feeling more low-tech, draw circles (for tables) on a big sheet of paper and write names inside them (make sure you know how many people can comfortably be seated at each). Or you could write every guest’s name on a post-it to place accordingly.

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