Creating A Wedding Checklist
July 28, 2010
Planning your wedding can be one of the most stressful times of your life. Of course, you are excited, but it is stressful nonetheless. As there are so many issues to consider, it is worthwhile to create a wedding checklist to ensure that you do not forget or overlook anything. Everyone will have an opinion as to what is important and what is not important, but there are some major items that most people would agree are critical. These are items which, being potential showstoppers, need to be given careful consideration. So, what should be the first item on your wedding checklist? It absolutely has to be your wedding budget, as the size of that will have a bearing on everything else on your list. You need to come up with an accurate figure because if you optimistically overestimate then you will only be setting yourself up for major disappointment later on. After the budget, the next two items on your list should be deciding how big or small (in terms of guest numbers) you want your wedding to be and choosing the best man and the maid of honor. Finding venues for the wedding itself and the wedding reception should be your next considerations. You need to not only find suitable venues, but also book them up as if you leave it too long to make a booking then they might not be available on the dates that you want them for. Having got venues, you need to think about decorations for them. For the wedding reception, there is also food and entertainment to arrange. That is the main items covered, but there are lots of other ones too, and these are the ones that, whilst seemingly less important, add the gloss and shine to the day. Examples are the invitations, photography, flowers, rings and honeymoon plans. Leaving it late to get around to any of these ‘small’ details can cause real problems, so deal with them sooner rather than later. All in all, a wedding checklist should have 20+ items on it. The more detailed it is, the better. If you are worried that you might miss something off of ours then you should browse some sample wedding checklists (which can be found online and downloaded for free) before creating your own. Just type ‘wedding checklist’ into Google and you will find that lots of wedding related websites provide them.
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Hiring A Wedding Photographer
July 26, 2010
If you’re already spending a fortune on everything else to make your wedding day special, it makes no sense to not hire a professional wedding photographer. Of course, it’s not the cheapest option, but you get what you pay for. When meeting with prospective wedding photographers, it’s important that both you and your fiance go together. As you will both de dealing with the photographer throughout your wedding day, it’s essential that you both feel relaxed with them and that you both like their work. The experience of prospective wedding photographers is the main thing that you need to find out about. You need to find out how many weddings they have worked at before. This is more important than how long they have been a wedding photographer because someone who has been a wedding photographer for a year or two may well only have actually been hired for a few weddings during that time. Try not to get caught up in the spiel that they give about their other photographic experience (i.e. other than photographing at weddings) because it is only semi-relevant. The reason being that the skills and equipment needed to photograph weddings are different from those needed for other photographic scenarios. As well as finding out about their experience, you should ask about their qualifications and whether they are affiliated with any photographic organizations. Those who are members of a well-known photographic organization (check out the websites of the name or names that they give you) are usually a safe bet because they’ll have had to pass a test to become a member and will have to adhere to certain guidelines and practices. Photographers with both experience and who are members of reputable organizations can certainly be found, but they’ll have been booked up by other couples well in advance, so you need to make sure that you do the same and not leave things until the last minute. Whatever you do, you should avoid taking the ‘easy’ option by asking a friend or relative to take the photographs at your wedding. If someone you know is a keen photographer they may well offer their services, but you shouldn’t let sentiment get in the way. Just think how disappointed you would be if you have a great day but only have poor photographs to remember it by. To lessen the pain of saying ‘no’ to someone you like, you could say that you would love them to take some photographs and that you will be very grateful for them, but that you will also be hiring a professional too. Effectively, they would be a supplementary photographer rather than the primary one. So, if you want wedding photographs that will make you smile for years to come then take the professional option and start making arrangements as soon as possible.
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Wedding Planning — All Information About Wedding Planning For You !
July 20, 2010
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Sensational Wedding Ceremonies Preston Bailey
July 17, 2010
Preston Bailey knows how to make the most of every lifetime celebration. His books on wedding decor share lavish ideas and his floral and decorating talent are second to none. TogetherInStyle.tv host Jennifer Maring sits down with Preston to talk about some creative ways to personalize your wedding to create a sensational ceremony that guests will surely remember.
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Wedding Flowers : How to Make a Holder Bouquet
July 14, 2010
To make a holder bouquet, find a bouquet holder with a foam center, start placing flowers and accent flowers in a circular pattern into the foam and fill in the empty spaces with greenery. Create a bridal bouquet using a bouquet holder with advice from an experienced floral designer in this free video on weddings.
Expert: Christine Holanda
Contact: www.lilyofthevalleyfloral.com
Bio: Christine Holanda is a florist and the owner of Lily of the Valley Floral Design & Gift Shop in La Quinta, Calif.
Filmmaker: Gina Miller-Britton
Duration : 0:2:2
Choosing A Wedding Reception Venue
July 12, 2010
You want your wedding day to go as smoothly as possible. So, choosing a location for your wedding reception is just as important as choosing your wedding dress. You want the reception to reflect the spirit and theme of your wedding. The easiest option is to have the reception at the same place you have your ceremony. However, that is not always possible if you take your vows in a church. For those of you who have family and friends living all over the nation, you might find that it makes more sense for everyone to have your wedding reception at an easily accessible location which is well connected by highways, railroads, and airports. You will know if this idea fits your particular situation once you are aware who will come to your wedding, so that you will be capable of choosing most appropriately where to host your wedding reception. In this way, you will be able to make certain that all of your guests are able to reach your wedding without too much trouble and cost. Should you end up choosing a local place for the reception, think about the guests whom you plan to invite, and how they will be able to get there and even at what place they will be able to stay. It could be appropriate to offer transportation, travel, directions, and area hotels on your wedding invitations. It is important to remain realistic when planning your reception by sticking to venues that fit easily into your overall budget. Looking for areas that offer spectacular views or impressive architecture may be a nice thought, but if the cost of renting such a location will result in a financial strain, it just is not worth the trouble. There are many lesser -known venues that are still lovely, and offer very affordable package deals. Doing a little research beforehand will help you to plan an event that you will love, but won’t take the next five years for you to pay it off! For most couples, one partner will generally have the final say on things having to do with the reception. But if both parties would like to be involved with the decision making process, it might be helpful for each partner to make a list of all the things that they want to see in a venue as well as a list of things they would rather not see. Group your requirements according to importance and compare lists. If both partners can make some compromises, they should both be able come up with a plan that contains elements that both of them are happy with. A last word of advice is appropriate here. What could be more crushing than picking out the perfect wedding reception location, the one that you have always dreamed of, and then learning that it is already booked up for the day of your wedding? In order to prevent this happening to you, you must begin seeking out your wedding reception location simultaneously as you begin seeking actual wedding venues. Should you locate your ideal wedding reception place before you find your actual wedding venue, then you might engage in a provisional booking. You can always confirm your choice once you really know for certain the actual wedding date.
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Wedding Planning: Types of Weddings : How to Plan an Outdoor Wedding
July 10, 2010
When planning an outdoor wedding, the time of year and region is crucial to consider. Plan an outdoor wedding with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on wedding planning.
Expert: Lori Randall
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Contact: www.Simplydevineevents.com
Bio: Lori Randall is an event coordinator who works for Simply Divine Events in Florida.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
Duration : 0:2:15
Wedding Flowers : How to Make Nosegay Wedding Bouquets
July 5, 2010
To make a nosegay wedding bouquet, gather some soft flowers in a free-form shape, add a few pieces of greenery and tie them together loosely with floral tape. Create small nosegay wedding bouquets with advice from an experienced floral designer in this free video on weddings.
Expert: Christine Holanda
Contact: www.lilyofthevalleyfloral.com
Bio: Christine Holanda is a florist and the owner of Lily of the Valley Floral Design & Gift Shop in La Quinta, Calif.
Filmmaker: Gina Miller-Britton
Duration : 0:3:50
Wedding Flowers : How to Make Bridal Flowers
July 2, 2010
Making bridal flowers involves using a variety of color, texture and height to create unique arrangements and bouquets, all while staying within the theme of the wedding. Find the perfect wedding flowers with advice from an experienced floral designer in this free video on weddings.
Expert: Christine Holanda
Contact: www.lilyofthevalleyfloral.com
Bio: Christine Holanda is a florist and the owner of Lily of the Valley Floral Design & Gift Shop in La Quinta, Calif.
Filmmaker: Gina Miller-Britton
Duration : 0:4:32
How to Plan a Garden-Themed Wedding : Garden-Themed Wedding Centerpieces
June 29, 2010
Centerpieces for a garden-themed wedding consist of glass hurricane containers and candles. Create garden-themed centerpieces with tips from an event coordinator in this free wedding planning video.
Expert: Jessica Meiczinger
Contact: www.SimplyDevineEvents.com
Bio: Jessica Meiczinger has spent her entire life in the event coordination industry, from her parents owning a restaurant to managing a banquet staff and planning every detail of someone’s special event.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
Duration : 0:2:18
