I have just a couple pictures for you today. I hope you enjoy them. I love these because they give you a glimpse into how we feel about each other (even two and a half years later).
Photo by Linda Story
Photo by Linda Story
Designer Events Website December 29, 2008
Designer Events, my wedding and event planning business now has its own website, besides this blog! Look around and discover my custom budget tool, a checklist for the bride, and important information about the company.
Wedding Quotes
“There is nothing nobler or more
admirable than when two people who see
eye to eye keep house as man and wife,
confounding their enemies and delighting their friends.
Homer, The Odyssey
Quick Tip December 19, 2008
Tell your wedding party to drink plenty of water the day of the wedding and to not lock their knees as they stand during the ceremony. It’s not uncommon for people to faint for neglecting those important tips.
A Head of the Game December 18, 2008
There is a certain trend I have been noticing all over the country recently, and I love it! Unique headpieces, instead of the traditional veil/tiara. Birdcage veils are coming back in style and I admire the bold woman who wears this classic piece.
Photo by Fidelio Photography
Another type of flair that’s making its way onto the aisle is flora. Whether it’s a headband or a pin, flowers have always been beautiful in women’s hair and, here, they add a feminine touch to the bride’s look.
Headpiece designed by Miss Florence
and another by Miss Florence
What other brilliant headpieces do you like?
My Wedding Pictures December 17, 2008
Generally speaking, the rehearsal dinner is hosted by the groom’s parents. Whether this is the case or not, the hosts (the people supplying funds for the event) should make the major decisions about this meal. If you are uncertain about whom to invite, discuss it with the hosts. Traditionally, the wedding party and close families are invited, but it is also a good idea to invite out-of-town guests, as they may have nothing else to do in an unfamiliar place that night. If money is an issue, you may certainly set up optional activities or come up with a list of fun places and things to do for your out-of-town guests and put it in their welcome baskets. Then, invite only the wedding party and immediate family on both sides. The only way to save hurt feelings is to keep it consistent. Don’t invite just one friend who falls into neither category, because you will undoubtedly have other friends who will find out and feel slighted.
I highly recommend having your photographer capture the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. This is a sweet time of excitement and love that you will want to remember. Here are some shots from mine (all photos by Linda Story):
My sweet in-laws:
The first walk down the aisle with Daddy:
Our wedding party:
Sweet love as we anticipate the real thing:
Dinner:
My mom reading journal entries from when I was a baby:
Wedding Quotes December 15, 2008
To Be One With Each Other
“What greater thing is there for two human souls
than to feel that they are joined together to strengthen
each other in all labor, to minister to each other in all sorrow,
to share with each other in all gladness,
to be one with each other in the
silent unspoken memories?”
–George Eliot
Quick Tip December 12, 2008
Hire professionals that you like. This should be your second requirement after a quality service. If you enjoy your time with your wedding professionals, the planning experience will be one that you will be happy to remember.
For extra reading, visit Blue Orchid to catch up on Liene Stevens’ Wedding Vendor Hiring Guide.
A Bite to Remember December 11, 2008
Many people believe that catering is one of the most important aspects of a wedding reception. If your guests aren’t satisfied with the food they are offered, it will put a damper on the evening. On the other hand, if it is spectacular, the cuisine will be what they tell their friends and family about for months, or even years. Before you decide what you would like to serve, you should think about how to have it served. Here are some options to consider:
Hand Service–This is one of the most (if not the most) formal types of service. The waiters serve all guests simultaneously, and sometimes they will even lift the warming covers off the plates at the same time for a grand affect.
French Service-The dish is prepared at the table. For instance, carving beef to order. Not practical for a large guest list.
Russian Service or Silver Service-Waiters hold platters of food from which the guests serve themselves.
Plated Service or American Style-Plates are prepared in the kitchen and then served to guests.
Buffet Service-Food is displayed on tables and guests line up to serve themselves.
Family Style or English Style-Food is on the table in serving bowls and guests help themselves and pass the food around.
Food Stations or grazing-Similar to a buffet line, this style has several stations of food displayed on tables spread around the space. I once went to a reception where each station had a different ethnic theme (Mexican, Oriental and American). This is also a good way to do dessert if you are not having a traditional cake (Sundae bar, chocolate fountain and cupcakes).
Reception Service or Cocktail Hour–Waiters pass light food and appetizers.
If your main concern is the budget, don’t be surprised by the not-so-obvious fees charged for chefs, wait staff, cutting and serving the cake, liability for alcohol, etc. Also remember that the caterers will make an extra amount of food to be safe, so if you choose a service style with little portion control, like Family style, much more food will need to be purchased. Keep in mind that any vendors who will be present for the entire span of the wedding and reception will expect a meal (photographers, wedding coordinator, assistants). Don’t include these numbers in the guest count. Ask your caterer if they offer a slightly less expensive vendor meal.
A Little more than Aim and Shoot December 10, 2008
Photo by Linda Story
Like florists, photographers also offer two different types of their work. The first is traditional photography. These are formal, posed portraits. At a wedding, the posed shots usually consist of the wedding party, families and the happy couple in a number of combinations. These can be quite beautiful because the photographer can control how everything looks. Traditional photos have always been popular at weddings.
Another kind of photography is photojournalism. This is where the candid shots come in. If you have a quality photographer, preferably with assistants, they will be where the important things are going on to capture memories, and even find hidden, behind-the-scenes moments that most people might have missed. These are fun, because they express the true atmosphere of the day.
When you are choosing a photographer, keep in mind that you will be interacting with them throughout the day. It would be wise to choose someone that you get along with and who can share your vision. ALWAYS ask to see your photographer’s portfolio before signing a contract. Also, ask how many weddings or events they have done in the past. If they say ‘none’ or ‘I mostly work in the studio doing portraits’, run! Your photographer should have plenty of experience catching moving, changing subjects. This will also give them the experience to be aware of what’s going on across the site that they should be shooting.
Know what you want from your photographer and keep that in mind when choosing one.
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