Wedding Photography

A lot of times photographers will get wedding jobs and other jobs through word of mouth advertising. So and so had Joe take pictures at her wedding and then Susie Bridesmaid saw what a great job Joe did and Susie hired Joe for her wedding and so on it goes.

You will want to meet with your photographer for an interview so that you can find out what their idea is of capturing the best shots and making sure that they don’t miss any of the important pictures you want taken. Once the moment is gone, you can’t get it back and then it’s too late for pictures. So make sure you ask him or her about their style, and their reputation and ask to see pictures of other weddings that they have photographed.

You want a photographer who is going to not appear to be in the way, yet getting all of the important shots and also capturing the emotion surrounding the event.

Write down what you want your wedding album to consist of so that your photographer is sure to get every picture you want!

Doing the Best Bridal Shower Favors

Bridal shower favors are an important part of the bridal shower. Think about how much money you want to spend on the favors. Did you know that you can make favors instead of having to spend a great deal of money buying them?

Think about the colors and the general theme behind the wedding. Have the bridal party favors go with the rest of the wedding. This will make them more special for the bride and everyone that is at the party.

Think about your bridal party guests. Give them gifts that will be something useful instead of just something that will end up in the circular bin. For example, if you live at the beach you could give everyone some trial size suntan lotion or sunscreen. You wouldn’t give a bunch of vegetarians little gift baskets of sausage links. Think about your guests and you will end up with the best bridal shower favors.

Wedding Gift Idea

Sometimes it can be a challenge to know what to give as a wedding gift. After all, you don’t want the item to end up in the couple’s closet and then under someone else’s Christmas tree after the first anniversary! Wedding gifts should be with the couple in mind. They should be affordable but usable at the same time.

One great wedding gift to give couples is a day at the spa together. Yes, men can go to the spa as well! You can give a gift certificate so the wedding couple can set their own appointment. It will be a day to relax and enjoy each other after the honeymoon is over or maybe a small reminder of the honeymoon itself.

A spa day for the wedding couple is a great wedding gift that will not end up under the Christmas tree as a recycled gift. It’s a one-size fits all gift that’s sure to please.

Tips For Freezing The Top Tier Of Your Wedding Cake

These handy tips come from Betty Crocker’s Cookbook-Bride’s Edition. Freezing the top tier of your wedding cake is a wonderful tradition. You can defrost it and share it for dessert on your first anniversary. To make sure your cake is as tasty as it was on your wedding day, use vapor-proof, moisture-proof large freezer bags. Freeze the cake for five to six hours to set the frosting, then wrap it in plastic to seal and double-bag (or even triple-bag) it in large freezer bags. Suck out all the air from the bags using a straw to get a vacuum-tight seal (extra air will leech moisture from your cake). Place the wrapped cake in a bakery box to protect it from being damaged by other goods in the freezer. If your cake had custard filling, freezing it is not recommended because the filling could separate.

My Very Cheap Wedding

When my husband and I planned our marriage, we didn’t have much money. In fact, we had next to no money. I had never wanted a big fancy wedding with a long white dress and huge reception. For those who do want that, that’s fine for them. I’m all for being practical. The dress I wore for my wedding also doubled as a church dress.

We used my aunt’s house to get married in. The doorway from the living room to the hall was arched and I thought it would be perfect to get married under. I was right! My husband’s uncle, who was a pastor, performed the ceremony. My aunt made our cake to my specifications. She used a white cake mix and vanilla frosting. For the edging around the cake, she mixed some of the vanilla frosting with dry strawberry jello. It was heart shaped and two tiered. All in all, my wedding cost right around $15.

Other people might not think so but I thought I had a beautiful wedding and I wouldn’t change it for nothing.

Remember Your Priorities When Planning A Wedding

A wedding is a big deal for women and many women have planned for their big day since they were little girls. When the big day finally comes that women are proposed to, the plans start for the wedding and it is easy to get caught up in all of the excitement. But a lot of times what happens is if there are problems in the relationship, all of the attention is put on planning the wedding and not on the relationship. If people put as much effort into their relationships as what they did to planning weddings and every little detail the divorce rate wouldn’t be so high.

It’s important that women do not get too caught up in their wedding plans that they fail to keep their priorities straight and to remember that the relationship needs to come first and foremost - even above the wedding plans. A perfect, beautiful wedding doesn’t make for a perfect, beautiful marriage.

nuggets of wisdom

here are some simple tips on how you can keep your married life meaningful.

* the real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right place at the right time but to leave unsaid the wrong things at the most tempting moment.
* sunrise reminds us that we live in a world where the happiest miracles still happen.
* let your love be stronger than your hate and anger. learn the wisdom of compromise for it is better to bend a little than to break.
* one of the best ways to persuade others is to listen to them. you’ll find that a gossip talks to you about others, a bore talks to you about himself, and a brilliant conversationalist talks to you about yourself and then listens to your reply.
* let your heart guide you. it whispers so listen carefully.
* if nature has made you a giver, your hands are born open, and so is your heart. and though there may be times when your hands are empty, your heart is always full, and you can give things out of that.
* when God measures the greatness of an individual, He puts the tape measure around the heart, not the head.

The Eloping Alternative

Many of us women have had wedding fantasies since we were little girls. Visions of grand chapels, endless flower displays and of course that amazing dress have danced through the minds of most of us at some point. However, that isn’t always a reality for couples. Many things can play a role in your wedding day, the main one being budget.

More couples are choosing to elope in recent years. The reasons for doing so vary but the one thing that remains evidently clear is that it saves incredible amounts of money. Eloping is not just for drunken Vegas excursions anymore. With some planning and care, eloping can be even more romantic simply because your most precious moment is private.

It’s perfectly understandable that some women cannot fathom the idea of getting married without their entire family and friends present. On the flip side of that, there are couples who may prefer to marry without family present. Families may be opposed to the wedding or it may be as simple as excluding everyone rather than just a few. Eloping doesn’t have to mean your family cannot be part of the celebration. All of the money saved on a wedding can make one heck of a wonderful reception party.

Choosing to elope does not mean giving up that dress or perfect bouquet. It’s not about running away anymore to be spontaneous. It’s about cherishing a private moment and keeping it that way. So if you’re choice is to elope, get that dress that makes you feel like a queen and arrive in style to an after party that includes all of your loved ones. And don’t worry about hurt feelings. This is your day and it’s up to everyone else to understand why you want it this way.

Not all of us are comfortable with sharing our most heartfelt vows with a building full of people. And that’s ok. It’s your day.

More for Less

Thinking about my wedding day I can honestly say it was beautiful. I had the works. Big church, fancy dress, flowers, beautiful cakes and reception, photographer. Today I can honestly say it still remains one of my fondest memories.
There are ways to have all of this without spending fifty grand that you will never see again. For one the reception. Who says you cannot go out and buy all those dishes you use to serve the food and punch on at a discount place where they make silver platter like plates, serving trays and so forth that you can get all for under fifteen dollars. I had those and no one even knew they were not real silver platters. I also had lace table cloths very in expensive indeed and very formal. My flowers were all hand made by my mother. The flowers consisted of bridesmaid, groomsman, mothers, grandmothers, flower girls, pew flowers,stage flowers, center pieces for reception. All these flowers were made for seven hundred dollars less than what the flower shop was charging. My dress was beautiful with a long train with sequins and all the works. Beautiful candle arrangements and potted plats lined the stage. The decor for the reception was fabulous. I owe all of this to my mother. She alone made all my dreams come true that day. I had the wedding of my dreams and was not dissappointed at all with anything I had. My wedding was beautiful and special; it was every young girls dream wedding. So before you go overboard with all the preparations make wise decisions. Think of all the money you could save and have extra to do with what you would like AFTER the wedding was over. Afterall the first few years of marriage are difficult we all have been there; we need all the help we can get most of the time. Just something to think about before you start purchasing for your big day.

Jenna Bush Wedding Pictures

I’m sure if you haven’t seen pictures of Jenna Bush’s wedding dress already you are probably anxious to! I found some beautiful wedding photos online and you can see a nice shot of her with daddy, George, in this shot.

Jenna, dressed in her Oscar de la Renta gown, married Henry Hager at the Bush’s family home, the Prairie Chapel Ranch, in Texas. Her new husband is very handsome! The President and First Lady didn’t follow tradition as many other first families have had their children’s weddings shared with the nation. I think they did the right thing. After the wedding, President Bush was asked if the wedding had given the slumping economy a boost. Hmmm…I don’t think he had an answer for that one.

More than 200 friends and family enjoyed the wedding and reception and were entertained by a 10-piece party band from Nashville, Tennessee. President Bush and Jenna reportedly dance to “You Are So Beautiful”. The newlyweds danced to “Lovin’ in My Baby’s Eyes” by Taj Mahal.

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