Planning your Bridal & Wedding Photography

Your wedding photography is an important detail of your planning process.  There are many important questions to ask when you speak to potential photographers.

You  may want to book an engagement session soon after you get proposed. Depending on the size and date of your wedding day, you may want to have Save-the-Date cards made and sent out well before your invitations.

You’ll want to know how many photos will be taken and how much the cost will be. Depending on how much time and images you want, the packages can vary in price.  If you want complete coverage of both the ceremony and the reception if is more expensive than just a few hours of each.

You and your partner will have a list of photos that you both want captured during the day. Your photographer should be just fine with  your specific requests for some family members, friends and special moments.

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It’s always a good idea to ask your potential photographer if they have ever shot at the ceremony or reception venue you will be using. They will know what to expect in terms of lighting, protocol etc. If not, you should ensure that they “check out” the sites prior to your day to familiarize themselves with the setting.

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You’ll want to ask if your photographer will be choosing your pictures or if  you will have the opportunity to go through a portion of the unedited pictures together.  Ask about this upfront when you are discussing their pricing packages.

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Also, it’s always important to ask who will be shooting your wedding day; will it be the photographer you are meeting with or someone else. You’ll also want to know what happens if your photographer takes ill and is unable to work that day.  The other pertinent question to ask is weather-related- is there a Plan B if the weather is inclement? Will there be places to take the pictures, does he have umbrellas- what will you need if the weather, by chance chooses not to cooperate.

March 4th, 2014

Create Personal Stamps for Your Picture Perfect Invitations

I remember many years ago, just prior to the holiday season, ordering  stamps with my family’s picture on them,  from Canada Post. They offered this unique and personalized service and I wanted something different for our holiday cards.  They were well received and even the little ones were amazed that their faces were really on a letter!!

 

Trevor Booth Photography, Windsor, Ontario, will travel

Trevor Booth Photography, Windsor, Ontario, will travel

It got me thinking that with all the signature style weddings and the effort that the bride and groom undertake to inject their own personality into their day, that the stamps would offer another creative, planning option to highlighting their wedding.

The cost is more than regular postage stamps, however it is well worth the cost if you can factor it into your budget.  You can decide whether you want to send a Save the Date, a wedding invitation or a thank you note,  or just order enough for all three pieces of correspondence.

To investigate this option for your all your wedding celebrations, go to Canada Post’s website and get started. All that you will need when you get there is a great picture of yourselves.  Canada Post will guide you through the rest of the process, easily. http://www.canadapost.ca/cpo/mc/personal/productsservices/atoz/picturepostage.jsf

This small touch will certainly be remembered as a great memento by your family and friends when they get your mail.

 

August 31st, 2012

Plan Well with The Wedding Guide Windsor|Essex County

Save the Date cards makes sense in these days of long distance weddings and airfare savings. The arrival of a wedding invitations six weeks before the day of the wedding sometimes just isn’t enough notice. The growing popularity of “Save the Date” notices are a blessing to our busy lives. These simple cards, notices, magnets or other clever communication ideas, give advance notice to guests that you plan to invite to the celebrations so you can plan to be there!

John Lyons Photography, will travel

These cards require no response from the potential guests. They do not make a commitment to anyone’s presence, but are meant as a happy advance notice to the wedding plans and the expression that the couple would like you to be there to share in their special day.

Sending “Save the Date” cards gives you the opportunity to work with a local stationer early and to establish a relationship now.  It’s an indication of the level of service that you should receive in the future when you order your wedding invitations and other paper goods.

Today’s engaged couples have lots of options  for the many wedding celebrations that will be held in their honour. You may decide to design invites for your reception, rehearsal dinner, bridesmaid’s luncheon, or any other parties that may be happening. Look carefully at the paper samples, your colour choices and trust your specialist. Get all the information you need before you make your final decision.  Your stationer will be able to take your ideas and pull them together for the finished product.

Be sure that you proof anything that is printed carefully before signing off your approval and putting them in the mail. Is the date correct? Are your names spelled correctly? Are the addresses right?  One more pair of eyes will ensure that everything is absolutely perfect!

Wedding planning feels like you are making decisions constantly and there are many things that need to be decided on.  Do your homework, check your paperwork and references, so you can move ahead feeling good about your choices.  Since there are a lot of couples marrying, waiting means that the dates you have chosen for the caterer,  location, and dresses may vanish before you finalize your arrangements.

We recommend that if you feel it’s the right decision- move on with your plans and complete the task as per your wedding timetable.

August 22nd, 2012

Wedding Planning Today’s Wedding Invitations

” There is only one kind of love, but there are a thousand different versions.” La Rocefoucauld

Your wedding invitation is the first impression that your guests will have of the uniqueness, that is your wedding style. That style, whether traditional or contemporary sets the stage for what’s to come.  Your guests get excited for your upcoming nuptials when they receive your invitation in the mail.

Invitation & Photo by See You There, Windsor, Ontario

New style trends are being incorporated with unique creative elements like ribbon embellishments,  different die cuts and 3D designs.  Brides can choose from handmade papers that offer romantic touches with messages outfitted with bows, ribbons or good luck charms.  There are many beautiful options to choose from, including linen papers, corrugated card stocks and embossed that create a sensational and trendy look.

Combinations of bright, bold colours, and recycled paper always carry the beginning of a theme wedding. It’s helpful to have an idea of how formal or informal you want your invitation to be, before you make an appointment with a specialist. Today, your specialist can custom-make invitations and help you with the proper wording for any of hundreds of circumstances and will have examples to show you.

In a time of long distance weddings,  a wedding invitation four to six weeks before the chosen date isn’t enough advance notice. The popular “Save the Date” card is a simple postcard, printed notice or magnet that often gives notice of the wedding day months in advance,  and require no commitment for a guests presence- that’s why response cards that accompany the invitation are for.   They are a friendly FYI of  your plans and their interest in having guests participate.

In this day and age, it is still not acceptable to send e-invitations except for engagement parties, brunches, showers or after parties.  Remember that some of your guests may not be socially linked so be sure to print additional occasion-related  invitations. Nothing takes the place of a proper wedding  invitation sent the old fashioned way with a stamp. Your bridal website can be printed on a separate card and enclosed with the invitation and response card. A formal invitation requires a formal response.

Always double check your invitation proofs before sending them back to your stationer.  Have someone other than yourself have another look-see also, checking the day and date, the time of the ceremony and the location of the venue.

The language of your invitation is predicated by the place you are holding your ceremony If you are marrying in a religious place of worship, the invitation language should read, ” request the honour of your presence. If the ceremony is being held elsewhere,  the wording will read “request the pleasure of your company.”

Whatever style of invitation you are looking for, it’s important to find a stationer that has lots of experience in both traditional and  custom wedding invitations, and can handle the creative process from your engagement to your wedding day and beyond with thank you cards.

For invitation information and  where to find a Wedding Guide Preferred Vendor  in Windsor|Essex County, refer to:

 

 

 

 

August 16th, 2011