When you’re planning for an event such as a wedding, you want to inform your clients on how to prepare. When clients hire you for their events, having you show up is half the battle, but you miss a lot of detail in between if that’s all you do. Discussing where, when and who helps dramatically in getting you, the photographer, great images.

One of the first things you should discuss with your bridal client is to make sure that they aren’t so modest when it comes to taking their photo. Let your brides know that they will look beautiful no matter what on their wedding day and have them tell their families to be ready for photos as well. There isn’t anything worse than taking a photo of the back of someone’s head as they turn away, when they realize a photo is being taken.

Have your brides plan to keep the rooms tidy. Of course the photographer can avoid taking photos in the directions of cups, wrappers, towels, and unfolded clothes, but it’s easier to take photos as they come and to not waste any precious time. The things that brides need to have in order to get ready for this big day such as makeup, hair products jewelry etc., tend to add to the photos. Also, have them be aware of the light that is coming through the rooms. If the dressing room is in poorly lit spot, think of an extra lamp, a removal of curtains, or the addition of white Christmas lights as options. If the room is in a well lit place, placement of the gown can be of added importance if say, it is hanging in front of a big window with lots of available light. The more available light, the easier it is for you as a photographer to capture photos. A lot of light can be just as bad as not enough light. A lot of light brings brightness and sometimes it can be harsh and overpowering. In an instance like this, suggest they try putting a white or sheer type of curtain over the windows to help diffuse the harsh light.

Posture! Being the photographer puts you in charge of placing everyone, but it gets tiring telling bridesmaids to keep their shoulders back, chins down and telling groomsmen to show their white cuffs peeking through their tuxedos. Tell the bride and groom to inform their bridal parties of these things, so that the most of what you have to do is snap a photo.

When it comes to the bride and her sweetheart, make sure you tell them that PDA’s (public displays of affection) are welcome. The precious photos that you take will tell their families and their children that they are so very in love with each other. Let them know that it is okay to feel silly, their wedding day is one of the biggest days of their lives and they should be having fun. When the bride and groom go in for a kiss, tell them to hold it for a few seconds. There doesn’t have to be any French-kissing of the sort, but some of the most romantic photos are ones taken right before the close of a kiss. Have the lovely couple try to keep their heads from tilting so that both heads can be seen, and so that you’re not stuck taking a photo of one profile. Also, when being at the altar may seem like forever 10, 20, 30 minutes later, make sure they don’t rush. Tell them to enjoy every moment and take their time with the rings and the kiss. This will help give you plenty of unplanned photos.

Tell the bride to keep her bouquet down low. You will have plenty of photo opportunities to take photos of her bouquet, but don’t have her hide her thousand-dollar dress behind a one hundred dollar bouquet.

Have the bride and groom give you a list of people that should be included in specific photographs, and have a family member help point them out to you. It is your job as the photographer to take the photo, not to find Aunt Betty or Uncle Bob in the mix. They should also think about what they are going to do with the photos after the wedding. It might seem like a good idea to have every variation of siblings, parents, grandparents, etc. but which photos are they really going to look at down the road? The less time you spend on posed group shots, the more time available for capturing candid moments of celebration.

Lastly, for the photographer and for the bride and groom, have fun!

You have probably received or sent roses at least once in your life. Besides the obvious “Someone has thought of me”, what do roses say? Roses and their colors have different meanings. So before you send your next bouquet or after you have received one, you need to read this. Is there a secret message behind that delivery?

As most people may know, the traditional bouquet of red roses signifies love. But nowadays, depending on who you ask, red roses can be described as anything from a classic bouquet of flowers to original and boring. One thing is certain however, red roses remain the most popular of them all.

Yellow roses used to represent jealousy, but somewhere along the lines its representation changes to mean joy and friendship. Yellow roses with red tips represent friendship blossoming into love. .

White roses are often known as the bridal flower, but the real meaning of white roses is purity, loyalty and innocence.

Orange and Coral roses express desire and fascination. Be sure not to send the wrong message with this bold bouquet.

Pink roses have different meanings depending on the shade of pink. Light pink roses express fondness and sympathy, whereas dark pink roses are meant to express the feelings of gratitude and appreciation.

Purple Roses indicate enchantment and love at first site. On the hand, blue roses symbolize, fantasy and the unattainable.

The black rose is known to represent death. They are not natural but instead dyed. Hint: Its pretty safe to say that your sweetie wouldn’t want to receive this bouquet (unless they have mentioned liking black flowers).

When different colored roses are mixed, some of their meanings change. A mix of white and red roses represent unity. Whereas a mix of yellow and red roses symbolize happiness. White and yellow roses represent harmony.

A mix of all colored roses says “You mean everything to me” due to broad mix of colors and their meanings.

A single stemmed rose says “I Love You” and two roses intertwined represent an engagement. Any other single rose means “Thank You”.

Whichever bouquet you decide to send, when the appropriate bouquet is end, it makes it that much more special. You are probably thinking, “What are the chances that the person receiving the bouquet even knows what the colors mean?”. Chances are they don’t. That would be the perfect opportunity to tell them that you thought of them enough to send the “perfect” arrangement, by researching the colors first. Just think, a gift with thought behind it weighs more on the heart!

Even if you don’t take any of the information into consideration, at least you have learned something new.

No wedding is complete without a selection of wedding flowers! However,

bear in mind that the price of wedding flowers can escalate and most of

these flowers will simply be thrown out, at the end of the day.

Choosing your Wedding Flowers

Your choice of wedding flowers can make such a difference to both the look

of your wedding and of course your budget. Wedding flowers are largely

seasonal; if you choose a flower that is not in season, it may not be as

good as you would hope and it will certainly cost more!

Obtain professional advice from someone who regularly provides wedding

flowers; they will almost certainly be better placed to advise you on the

easiest way to achieve your desired look.

Wedding Flowers for the Bride A bride will normally, as part of her

outfit, hold some wedding flowers. Traditionally, these bouquets were

large and flamboyant, however trends are changing. Many brides now prefer

simple wedding flowers, such as a single rose or lily. This can be

incredibly effective, not to mention a lot cheaper and easier to handle.

The bridal wedding flowers must complement your dress; so choose the

wedding flowers with your dress in mind. As a very simple dress may be

swamped by a large bouquet, pay careful attention to the combination, not

just the actual wedding flowers themselves.

Wedding Flowers for the Bridal Party It’s not just the bride who has to be

considered when it comes to wedding flowers. Bridesmaids, the groom and

best man will also be wearing flowers so their outfits must also be

considered. Male buttonholes are generally very small and inconspicuous,

in fact it isn’t even necessary to use flowers, a small fabric attachment

can be just as nice and can also double up as a keepsake as it will not

wilt, in time.

When it comes to wedding flowers for your bridesmaids, it is vital that

you consider their ages. A 3-year old is unlikely to be able to handle a

large bouquet and similarly it may be a disaster with a thorny rose

collection.

With wedding flowers, simple is often best. All of the wedding party will

have many other things to consider, not just the wedding flowers; keep

them simple and easy to handle. Your choice of wedding flowers is

extremely important so do give it the time it deserves. Plan in advance

and take professional advice, it will be worth it, in the end.

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The most important thing you must consider when planning a wedding is your budget. With the following cost cutting tips you can have a beautiful wedding without going into debt.

1. Create your own invitations

With a little practice you can create professional looking invitations. Buy high quality blank invitation forms. Make sure to use a typeface that is formal, crisp and easy to read for professional-looking results.

2. Gowns

Save money on your Wedding gown and Bridesmaid dresses by shopping at a bridal discount outlets. If alterations are necessary, take the dresses to a local seamstress. If you need a bridal gown slip, rent it rather than buy it.

3. Limit your attendants to Maid/Matron of Honor and Best Man. You will save money on clothing, gifts, and food costs at the rehearsal dinner.

4. Get married in the morning: afternoon and evening weddings are more expensive.

5. For an indoor wedding consider having your reception at a restaurant. Most charge less than a hotel or country club. Plus restaurants do not charge room fees like many facilities.

6. Consider having your reception at a park or public garden rather than an expensive hall. Most public parks are free or charge a small fee.

7. Cut Reception Food Costs

Limit the number of guests to those you really want there. (Remember caterer’s charge per person).

Forego the multi-course dinner in favor of a brunch, luncheon, a dessert reception, or even a cocktail party.

8. Cut Bar Reception Costs

Serve only beer, wine, and soft drinks. Do not offer mixed drinks. By eliminating mixed drinks you may be able to cut your bar bill in half.

Consider offering a full bar for the first hour or two and then switch to a cash bar. Do not have waiters/waitresses serve the guest drinks. If a people have to actually go get their own drinks, they will probably drink less, therefore saving you money.

9. Party Favors

You can save hundreds of dollars by eliminating the party favors. If you absolutely want favors, why not make your own? How about buying bags of Hershey kisses and wrapping a few into a small piece of organza cloth and tying it with a cute ribbon.

Forego the printed napkins and matches to save even more money. Also, do you really need a gold embossed guest book? Probably not! Why not purchase a nice guest book at your local stationery store.

10. Wedding Cake

Wedding cakes can be very expensive. To save money on your cake contact a nearby college that offers cooking classes for referrals. A recent Graduate can make you a gorgeous cake a lot cheaper than a professional baker.

To really save money on your cake you could consider using a display cake (A dummy Styrofoam cake) for the display table. A display cake will look exactly like a real cake and your guests would never know the difference. Since you do not have a real cake your caterer can serve guests slices of sheet cake which costs a fraction of the cost of wedding cake.

11. Music

Hire a DJ rather than a live band. If you want live music, visit the music department at your local college for referrals. There are many talented music students who would gladly play at your wedding.

12. Flowers

Why not make your own bouquet? Buy a pretty bouquet of flowers or pick wild flowers and tie them together with wire. Then wrap the wire with a pretty ribbon. (Hint: Roses are not good flowers for bouquets as they fall apart rather easily).

If you want to purchase a professional bouquet, remember to always use flowers in season to save money.

Rather than purchase expensive boutonnieres for the men, why not pin a single flower to the jacket lapel.

13. Table Displays

You do not need expensive flower table displays for your reception. Why not put pretty flowers in a small vase on each table. All the vases do not have to match. In fact, it can look striking if you use a different vase and flower on each table.

Rather than flowers, decorate each table with candles. Here are some tips:

Buy some candles and tie ribbons around them then slip a single flower inside the ribbon. Keep the ribbon long and let it cascade down to the table. Put a couple of floating candles in a clear glass bowl along with a few fresh flower heads. You can buy a plant like a Chrysanthemum for a couple of dollars and cut the flowers off. Votive candles on top of a mirror makes a romantic centerpiece for an evening reception.

14. PhotographerHiring a professional photographer/videographer is very expensive. Consider asking a photographer friend to do the honors (Perhaps as a wedding present).

If you want professional photos, consider hiring a photographer for the formal shots of your ceremony only. Then place disposable cameras on every table. Not only will your guests have fun, but you’ll get dozens of photographs as momentos at very little cost

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