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.
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.
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.
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.
It is no secret that, at one time or another, every bride-to-be has dreamed of a outdoor wedding. Whether she has grown up in a big urban city or small rural town, the thought of an outdoor wedding conjures up feelings of romance and happiness.
 Trevor Booth Photography, Windsor, Ontario-will travel The wonderful thing about a garden wedding is that it can be simple or elaborate. Whatever your budget, an outdoor ceremony can be magical. Imagine walking down a long white runner, sprinkled with rose petals, hearing the birds sing overhead, and seeing the man of your dreams standing under a flower-filled gazebo.
If the wedding is to take place at sundown, twinkling white lights in the trees and around the gazebo can add a special touch.
Location and atmosphere are especially important for an outdoor wedding. Your special place must be able to accommodate a wedding. Whether you are interested in a hotel, park, country club or beach destination, find out which facilities are readily available and what arrangements need to be made to use them.
Many facilities charge an hourly fee for their use— often with a time limit. The fee usually includes the set-up and take-down of chairs. Some facilities even offer a tented option as a back-up plan if the weather isn’t perfect.
Your location should have a few good spots for professional photographs to be taken before and after the ceremony. For example, photographs in front of a gazebo or a garden always come out beautiful and colourful.
So if you are planning a wedding and cannot decide where to have it, check out your outdoor wedding facilities. Some reception sites today also offer outdoor ceremony options.
With a little planning, a garden wedding can be even more romantic and beautiful than you’ve ever imagined.
Everyone wants their wedding to be memorable and chances are ,you will have reception veterans on your invitation list. So how do you create reception that your guests won’t forget?
Receptions can be classic or contemporary; romantic, warm, authentic, traditional, country or urban; themed or not themed. You want to create an inviting, warm and ideal atmosphere where all your guests feel comfortable.
Start by visiting your site by asking to see it set up for another couple’s celebration. This gives you the opportunity to feel the vibe of the room and how best to make it work optimally for you.
Serve food that is appropriate for the time of day, as well as the season. A good example would be a light brunch for an outdoor wedding. Talk to your catering manager about the menu and your budget during your first meeting.
Send invitations early enough to make sure you have a firm guest count two weeks before your wedding day. This will keep everyone on track and organized.
Have an open bar where your guests aren’t required to pay for their own drinks. Also, remove all tip jars. This is your day and you have invited your honoured guests.
Choose a good Master/ Mistress of Ceremonies who can keep the tempo moving. Make this choice wisely as it will set the tone for everything that takes place during your celebration.
Assigned seating may be more work for you, but it will make your guests feel more at ease. It is easier to control the dynamics of your groups this way. Knowing your guests will ensure a great time for everyone without any awkwardness.
Review your song lists so both your young and older guests can participate on the dance floor.
Please lock up your gifts in a secure room to avoid theft.
Try to keep your post-wedding photo session short. Your guests are eagerly awaiting your arrival.
And, remember to pause often to soak up the magic that is your wedding. Time will fly and this is what you and your spouse have spent so much time planning. Your wedding will have your own personality and feel, and with careful thought and planning it will be one of your life’s unforgettable moments.
Your wedding invitation gives your guests a “sneak preview” of your wedding, so of course you will want to coordinate its style and colour to complement your attire and décor. You will find selections from traditional designs with formal wording to contemporary designs that incorporate your specially created message.
When invitation shopping, you will find selections from traditional designs with formal wording to contemporary designs that incorporate your specially created message.
 Invitation: See You There, Windsor, Ontario Save the Date cards are a great way to introduce your engagement and the wedding date. This allows for your guests to block out your wedding day, in advance. With today’s busy schedules this allows everyone to make their arrangements well in advance.
Formal wedding invitations are usually engraved and ordered well ahead to allow time for them to be addressed and mailed six weeks before the wedding. A 4 ½” x 5 ¼” invitation is the most popular size, as it easily fits into an envelope without folding. A larger 5 1/2” x 7 ½” invitation is used for very formal weddings.
Confer with your invitation designer, who will be able to show you various styles and appropriate wording. Remember, invitations are always written in the third person. Spell everything out, the wedding date, time, all numerals, and names. Abbreviations, initials and nicknames are never used except for Mr. or Mrs., Sr., Jr. Go through the guest list before ordering your invitations. You will need one for every married couple, each single adult guest, each attendant and their parents (if invited), your attendants’ dates (if single), everyone on the groom’s family as well as your wedding officiate and guest.
Seating charts and additional paper items can all be custom-designed to complement your theme. Ask your stationer what is currently available and how it can apply to the ambiance of your wedding day.
Be sure to order extras for emergencies and keepsakes. Extra envelopes are a must; for any mistakes you may make when addressing. Be sure to order response cards (RSVP) if you are planning on serving a meal; or arrange for a service to handle this for you.
And, remember to order thank-you notes in both your maiden and married name. You will want to send thanks for engagement and shower gifts, well before the wedding date.
Today’s invitations are innovative and beautiful. The styles are as interesting as the personalities of the couples who choose them. If you can dream it, you will find it! Custom invitations are a reflection of your theme and the type of wedding you are hosting.
It was brought to my attention today that some local brides are finding a picture of a lovely wedding gown in Canada that they just love, and they are sourcing it in China because it carries a much cheaper price tag. A recent $2300 gown here in Ontario was found for a lot less in China and if this sounds too good to be true, it’s because it is!
 John Lyons Photography, Windsor, Ontario, will travel If you are trying to save on a gown’s price- be forewarned that this is not the way to do it. This is the difference between cost and price. You won’t wind up saving anything and you will be stressed and aggravated beyond belief.
The sage words of advice in a situation such as this one is- don’t even consider it. Budget expectation versus reality are two very different things. If you can only afford $999 for your gown, there are plenty of styles in the local marketplace with great service that you will be delighted with.
You won’t save any money by trying to bypass the conventional retail channels. What you will have is a headache trying to rectify a situation that needn’t have happened in the first place.
Trust in your local bridal salons to give you the best price for the budget you have available. These are your neighbours and friends and they want to see you happy and satisfied.
Remember, too, that if you do get that gown from China, who is going to alter it for you? Many shops are not comfortable handling something as special as your gown, if they haven’t sold it to you.
Your wedding day is a day of importance and it is always best to purchase what you know you are getting and that you have some control over the purchase.
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