Making Dollars & Sense of a Wedding Budget- positive consensus!
In a report I recently read, it revealed that brides and grooms are very optimistic about their upcoming 2010 weddings. While the economy softens, bridal couples refuse to compromise on their big day saying its their once in a lifetime dream day and they will figure out how to make it happen- their way.
We, at The Wedding Guide Windsor/Essex County realize that there isn’t a bottomless budget with huge amounts of money to be spent , but some items will prove to be imminently more important than others due to their staying power.
Your Photographer- Your archivist!
You want to be able to look back at your wedding day and love the memory-making that your photographer captured. There is no way to go back and redo a wedding once its over, so ensure that you check your photographer’s references and make sure that their portfolio is a handsome one. Also, ask if the photographer you are meeting with will be the one shooting your day. It’s important to have a good rapport personality-wise with your shooter as you will be spending the entire day and night together.
Most photographers today do a combination of photo-journalistic style (candids) as well as some traditional shots. If your idea of pictures is spontaneous, then you won’t want to spend the day standing like statues, being posed.
Your First Trip as as a Married Couple!
Your honeymoon is an important piece of your planning because it is the separation between your single life and your future married days together. Find a place that you can both unwind and decompress after all the months of wedding planning. You want to do things you enjoy together and enjoy this delicious time away. Don’t compromise on your honeymoon- you’ll always remember it vividly and be able to recount together as a couple for your entire life.
And if you’re thinking of last minute travel plans- stop now and reconsider. Friends have done it, despite warnings and found themselves disappointed in sub-standard places that just weren’t suitable for a honeymoon.
Human Wedding Décor!
An artsy, actor friend of mine was recently hired to be a duo in a bride and groom “statue-like” feature at the reception. They held their poses, mannequin-like as decorative pieces in the hall, as well as mingling with the guests. It was a fun addition to the day and unique and fun!
Should you be interested in this type of entertainment- contact me and I can hook you up. I’m watching this as another new emerging trend as brides and grooms continue to personalize your days and put their signature style on everything about their wedding day.
Social Media Widgets
With the internet being the norm as day-day conversation, social online media is the newest way to share the journey of your engagement with loved ones far away. Connected to Facebook, Twitter and 50 other Social Online networks, you can now document your engagement to your wedding day, post it and watch it go global with your latest news. Add your pictures, video and words to our viewer and you have the best in today’s communication. Register for one and be part of the wedding social revolution.
These widgets are innovative, fun and practical gifts for you or your attendants! Introductory rate $199 plus tax. Our viewer protects your photographer’s copyright as your images can only be shared, not stolen. For examples, please go to The Aisle Widgets on the left hand column of this page. Or visit dmscommunications.info or 12flat.com NO ONE DOES WHAT WE DO FOR BRIDES!
Think too, about a webcast ceremony. It allows you to broadcast your vows in real time , online – instantly. What a priceless gift for you or your wedding party. For examples of big, small and in-between widgets go to The Aisle Widgets on the left side of this blog.
Sheryl Davies,
Publisher
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