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May 31 2007

Bling on your Wedding Cake? I mean why not.

Published by wedding vendor guru under Wedding Cakes, Weddings

wedding cake, wedding cakes That’s right folks, you can officially bling out your wedding cake. You spend time looking at jewels to wear, why not put jewels on your wedding cake. Toppers with Glitz not only offers custom wedding cake toppers on your cake in the shape of letters and numbers, but they can also place jewels on them to help make your cake stand out. Price depends on size and whether you have ‘glitz’ on both sides, but all in all, it’s relatively inexpensive. Check it out, can’t hurt to look.

Come back and let me know what you think. Toppers with Glitz

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May 24 2007

Not sure what type of dress?

Published by wedding vendor guru under Wedding Dresses, Weddings

Nordstrom, Wedding Dress, Wedding Dresses If you’re unsure what type of dress goes with your wedding, check out Nordstrom’s Wedding Shop website. They have all sorts of examples to choose from for Beach, Formal, and Garden style weddings, complete with the accessories to match. Even if Nordstrom is out of your budget range, definitely look for ideas here and then shop around.

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May 14 2007

Buying warranties for weddings

Published by wedding vendor guru under Wedding Insurance, Wedding Stress, Weddings

If anyone knows the value of a good insurance policy, it’s Romeo Lavarias. As the director of emergency management operations for Miramar, Fla., Lavarias has seen his share of disasters. So it was a no-brainer when his fiancee, Stephanie Goldstein, suggested buying insurance for their wedding, set for July during the upcoming hurricane season.

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May 08 2007

Make sure you get all the right photos…..

Published by wedding vendor guru under Wedding Photographers, Weddings

We all know photographs make the wedding last forever, so make sure you get all the right shots in. While most experienced wedding photographers should have this down, it can’t hurt to be equipped with the knowledge of which shots are standard and which to have fun with. So I made a list of needs and wants to help you ensure all the right shots have been taken:

NEEDS:
The Bride
1. With flowers
2. Close-up
3. Full-length shot
4. Back of dress

The Groom
1. Close-up
2. Full-length shot

The Bride and her family
1. Bride & Mom
2. Bride & Dad
3. Bride & siblings
4. Family portrait

The Groom and his family
1. Groom & Mom
2. Groom & Dad
3. Groom & siblings
4. Family portrait

The Wedding Party (Be sure to get some fun shots in)
1. Maid of Honor (by herself & with the bride)
2. Best Man (by himself & with the groom)
3. Bridesmaids (as a group & with the bride)
4. Groomsmen (as a group & with the groom)
5. Flower girl(s) & Ring bearer(s) – themselves and with the couple

The Newlyweds
1. Full-length shot (I prefer outdoor shots, but don’t be afraid to be creative)
2. Waist-up shot (with and without flowers)
3. The couple with the priest or minister
4. The couples’ hands wearing their wedding rings (just hands and/or looking at your hands….give your best soap opera face)

Grandparents

WANTS:

The Church/Ceremony Venue – the exterior and an overall view of the interior when all the guests have arrived. If you can take this from a balcony, those are really nice pictures.

Arrival – if the bride arrives by limo, take a picture of her getting out.Anticipation – if you are able to, go behind the scenes and take pictures of the bride and groom (or anyone) as they are waiting for the ceremony to begin.

Musicians – if someone special is singing or playing an instrument, you will want to document that.

Lectors – if someone special is doing the readings or prayers, you will want to document that, too.

Procession – the bridesmaids & groomsmen walking in, etc.

Bride & Dad – walking in & lifting her veil.

Vows – the couple holding hands looking at each other.

Rings – the exchange of rings.

The First Kiss

Man & Wife – Oh have fun with this one, feel free to run towards the camera, come bursting out of the door of the ceremony venue,

Bubbles – Hey why not?

Limousine – Getting into and out of the getaway car

Reception Hall – Photograph the interior and the exterior, including any signs that indicate the location. If your names are on any signs, it’ll make for a great photo.

Table Settings & Centerpieces

Receiving Line

The Toast – Of course

Gift Table – Ask your reception venue to provide an elegant looking gift table if this is something you’ll want.

The Cake – Make sure this shot is taken before you eat it….tends to make a difference.

Father-Daughter Dance – This is traditionally the first dance. Daddy dances with his daughter and then her groom cuts in at the end of the song which leads to…

First Dance – as husband and wife.

General Dance Floor – Try to get as many embarrassing shots of guests as possible, but also shots of you two having fun with the group.

Garter/Bouquet Toss – From him pulling off the garter with his teeth to the moment the single women start fighting over the bouquet, keep that camera loaded and ready.

Departure – The goodbye and so long shot, or at least that what I like to call it.

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May 01 2007

Need some design inspiration?

Published by wedding vendor guru under Wedding Favors, Wedding Stress, Weddings

wedding invitations It happens, I know. You’ve looked through magazines and photos of design ideas and you’re still not sold on anything. Well maybe this site can help. Elizabeth Allis and Company has lots of great ideas for stationary, ring pillows, guestbooks, favors and more. They have an online design studio to break down certain elements to help pick and choose what you want your designs to look like. Check out this site, it just may keep you sane…..at least for another week or two.