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How to Choose a Wedding Photographer
Follow these wedding photographer tips and go over them before your wedding day. But before the big day, you're probably wondering how to choose a wedding photographer? Are there certain things you should look for? This article will cover some of the important subject that you should touch on when interviewing with several wedding photographers.
Follow these wedding photographer tips and go over them before your wedding day. But before the big day, you are probably wondering how to choose a wedding photographer? Are there certain things you should look for? This article will cover some of the important subject that you should touch on when interviewing with several wedding photographers. How to Choose a Wedding Photographer To ensure good-quality pictures, it is best to employ a professional photographer. When you are selecting a photographer, study their portfolio; ask if the same person who shot the pictures you are examining will be the one to shoot your wedding; and ask about any package plans he or she offers. The cost of the different packages is controlled by adjusting the quality and sizes of prints, the size of the album, and any extra services. These vary from one photographer to another, so be sure you understand exactly what is being offered. When you have decided on a photographer, discuss any restrictions to be observed during the ceremony, concerning such details as flashbulbs and the photographers being at the altar or otherwise visible to guests.When planning your formal bridal portrait one to two months in advance, have your hair styled and makeup applied the same as it will be on your wedding day. More and more couples are having their formal pictures taken - including the bridal portrait - at the ceremony site before the service. It is a tradition, but one based on superstition, that prevents the bride and groom from seeing each other on their wedding day before the ceremony. By having your portrait taken on your wedding day - you avoid having to transport your gown to a studio and back, running the rish of soiling it. - you will have your own wedding bouquet in the picture. - you will be photographed at your best - a glowing bride. To take pictures before the wedding, you, your groom, your attendants, and families will need to be at the ceremony site approximately three hours before the wedding, allowing thirty to forty-five minutes to dress, up to two hours for photographs, and thirty to forty-five minutes to prepare for the arrival of the wedding guests. By taking all the formal pictures before the wedding, the groom will not have that special moment of first seeing you as you come down the aisle. Therefore, arrange a time for the two of you to be alone immediately before having your pictures taken. This could also be a special time spent with both sets of parents or with your maid of honor and best man. Be creative with this time - the sharing of special music, poetry, scripture, or prayer.If you want to wait until the ceremony for the groom to see you, then schedule only the taking of the separate formals and individual family pictures just prior to the ceremony time. Out of consideration for your guestsHealth Fitness Articles, set a time limit for finishing the formal pictures after the ceremony. You may want to designate a close friend of family member to assist the photographer at the reception by identifying other special people to be photographed. Be aware that viewing your proofs can be an emotion - packed time. Undoubtedly you will need to eliminate some great pictures to maintain your budget.
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Follow these wedding photographer tips and go over them before your wedding day. But before the big day, you are probably wondering how to choose a wedding photographer? Are there certain things you should look for? This article will cover some of the important subject that you should touch on when interviewing with several wedding photographers. How to Choose a Wedding Photographer To ensure good-quality pictures, it is best to employ a professional photographer. When you are selecting a photographer, study their portfolio; ask if the same person who shot the pictures you are examining will be the one to shoot your wedding; and ask about any package plans he or she offers. The cost of the different packages is controlled by adjusting the quality and sizes of prints, the size of the album, and any extra services. These vary from one photographer to another, so be sure you understand exactly what is being offered. When you have decided on a photographer, discuss any restrictions to be observed during the ceremony, concerning such details as flashbulbs and the photographers being at the altar or otherwise visible to guests.When planning your formal bridal portrait one to two months in advance, have your hair styled and makeup applied the same as it will be on your wedding day. More and more couples are having their formal pictures taken - including the bridal portrait - at the ceremony site before the service. It is a tradition, but one based on superstition, that prevents the bride and groom from seeing each other on their wedding day before the ceremony. By having your portrait taken on your wedding day - you avoid having to transport your gown to a studio and back, running the rish of soiling it. - you will have your own wedding bouquet in the picture. - you will be photographed at your best - a glowing bride. To take pictures before the wedding, you, your groom, your attendants, and families will need to be at the ceremony site approximately three hours before the wedding, allowing thirty to forty-five minutes to dress, up to two hours for photographs, and thirty to forty-five minutes to prepare for the arrival of the wedding guests. By taking all the formal pictures before the wedding, the groom will not have that special moment of first seeing you as you come down the aisle. Therefore, arrange a time for the two of you to be alone immediately before having your pictures taken. This could also be a special time spent with both sets of parents or with your maid of honor and best man. Be creative with this time - the sharing of special music, poetry, scripture, or prayer.If you want to wait until the ceremony for the groom to see you, then schedule only the taking of the separate formals and individual family pictures just prior to the ceremony time. Out of consideration for your guestsHealth Fitness Articles, set a time limit for finishing the formal pictures after the ceremony. You may want to designate a close friend of family member to assist the photographer at the reception by identifying other special people to be photographed. Be aware that viewing your proofs can be an emotion - packed time. Undoubtedly you will need to eliminate some great pictures to maintain your budget.
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Wedding Invitations 101: Ideas for the Budget-Minded Bride
Your wedding invitations are the first glimpse your guests will have of your wedding, but if you're not careful, they can they can quickly cut into your budget. Luckily there are many options available that convey your sense of style and set the tone for your wedding - and are also very affordable.
INVITATIONS
Your invitations reflect the tone of your wedding, whether it's black tie or casual chic. More formal weddings may require more formal invitations, which are traditionally white or ecru and engraved with black or charcoal ink. A square of tissue paper is also inserted to protect the type. While classic and understated, the cost of these invitations can quickly add up to the purchase price of a small car, but with slightly better gas mileage. What's a budget-minded bride to do?
More and more couples are veering from standard invitations and choosing papers in unusual sizes and colors, incorporating interesting textures and using graphics, motifs and monograms. Many couples are also doing away with the traditional unsealed inner envelope, which not only reduces costs, but also reduces waste. And besides, how many of your guests are going to remember how many components were included in their invitation? (Hint: if you DO have guests who will notice, seat them all together so they can drive each other crazy)
Another option is to purchase materials to create your own invitations. Thanks to the popularity of scrapbooking and paper stores, it's never been easier to create unique and memorable wedding invitations. Do you and your guy have a favorite color, song, vacation destination or hobby? Don't be afraid to incorporate it into your invitations. Your guests would rather see a heartfelt invitation than have to discard the tissue paper that protects a random printer's work. (Not that there's anything wrong with using a printer. But hey...the cost of those little sheets really adds up!)
At this point, you might be saying, “But traditional IS my style! How can I afford it?” Put those fears to rest, girl! Make some “test” invitations on plain paper, playing with font size and type, then purchase blank cards and matching envelopes (which are available at scrapbooking and hobby stores and mass retailers nationwide) to print the real deal.
No matter what kind of invitation you choose, be sure to mail them 8-10 weeks prior to your wedding so your guests have time to plan...and to shop for a really awesome gift!
WAIT...THERE'S MORE
Remember when you were a little girl and you dreamed about your perfect wedding, right down to the invitations? Why didn't anyone tell us about the reply cards? Or the reception cards? Why are there so many cards?
Response CardsResponse cards are usually sent with your invitations and include a self-addressed stamped envelope. These are used to help determine how many people will be attending and usually include menu options for your guests to choose from. But I'm going to tell you a secret: you can create your own reply cards. Just purchase small cards with matching envelopes, print them yourself and then insert them into the invitations when you are addressing them. Best of all, you can do this whether you're making your own invitations or having them professionally printed.
Reception CardsReception cards are included inside wedding invitations to let guests know when and where the post-wedding festivities will begin. Traditionally, this is a small card that asks guests to join the newlyweds and their families for a celebratory reception, and gives the date, place, and time. But remember the “Response Cards” secret I revealed above? It works here, too! Print them yourself or even (gasp) print the reception information inside the invitation itself. It will give your guests one less thing to keep track of and save you lots of money.
AND EVEN MORE...
Believe it or not, there are still other paper-related items to think about.
Wedding ProgramsSure, wedding programs provide useful information and make charming mementos, but there's no need to break the bank. While some couples choose to do a booklet type program, budget-minded couples are using simple card stock with a vellum overlay, tied together with a ribbon that matches your color scheme. Others are simply printing them at home (or a friend's home) on unique paper that plays up the wedding colors or motif. After all, how many people (besides your closest friends and family) are going to keep it as a memento? They'd rather you use the money you saved on programs to help with your honeymoon expenses, make a car payment or buy a lottery ticket.
Menu CardsThe idea behind menu cards is that no one likes to sit down to a meal when they have no idea what they're about to be served (think school cafeterias). However, this can easily be combined with the Reply Card (see above). And of course if the meal is buffet-style, menu cards are not really necessary, since there is usually something to please everyone.
If you do feel that menu cards are necessary, it's simple to print them yourself...just pick up some good old card stock. If there's a good story behind why you chose a certain dish (you're serving New York Style cheesecake because you met in New York or hot dogs because you met at a ball game), including this story adds a unique element to your menu cards.
One thing that may be very helpful to all involved (you, the caterer, the bartender and your guests) is to create a drink card or two. If you're limiting the open bar to a certain amount or type of drink, a drink card is the perfect place to spell that out. Just get an easel or frame so the card can be posted at the bar.
Place CardsAre you having a buffet-type meal at your reception? If so, skip this section, since place cards are not necessary. For the rest of you, place cards are tent-shaped cards that are placed at each place setting to show people where they should sit. You can easily print them from your home computer, but why not make the place cards for your reception a little unique? Make your wedding favors do double-duty by attaching a name tag to each one and using them as place cards. If you're making your own favors, it only adds one simple step, but saves you money in the long run. You can also use stones with hand-painted names or tie name tags around wrapped silverware. Use your imagination! Place cards don't necessarily have to be one more job for the printer.
Thank You CardsOk, brides. You all know what these are, and there's really no need to have them printed. Simple thank you cards are readily available almost anywhere, and as a bonus, most of them even say “thank you.” Your handwritten message inside is what's important, so invest most of your time there. As a reminder, these should be sent out no later than one month after your honeymoon. If you receive gifts prior to the wedding, those thank you cards should be sent out immediately.
Save the Date CardsWhat? No really...I didn't know what these were. Here's the scoop: save the date cards are sent to guests pretty much the second after the groom pops the question, so that guests can plan ahead. If you send out your announcements 8-10 weeks prior to your wedding, there is probably no need for save the date cards. However, if you have friends or relatives who will be traveling great distances (especially from other countries), a little heads-up would be nice. However, this can be done by greeting card, letter or phone call. That should be sufficient to “save the date.” If you do feel that you need to send save the date cards, you can easily make them yourself.
IN A NUTSHELL
Creating your own invitations and other stationery items can save you lots of money, freeing up your wedding budget for other things. Just keep a couple of things in mind:
• If you are printing pieces yourself, try to use a consistent or complementary font on all of the pieces you create.
• Before addressing invitations, be sure to have complete addresses available. This will help reduce the number of mistakes made during the addressing process. (The less mistakes you make, the fewer invitations you have to use. This saves money!)
• You don't have to do it all yourself. Your family and friends will be more than willing to help create, print and assemble your invitations and other items. After all, isn't that what you keep them around for?
With a little imagination and a lot of determination, your budget-friendly wedding invitations will be just as beautiful as big-budget invitations , but at a fraction of the cost.
Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com Author: Heather
INVITATIONS
Your invitations reflect the tone of your wedding, whether it's black tie or casual chic. More formal weddings may require more formal invitations, which are traditionally white or ecru and engraved with black or charcoal ink. A square of tissue paper is also inserted to protect the type. While classic and understated, the cost of these invitations can quickly add up to the purchase price of a small car, but with slightly better gas mileage. What's a budget-minded bride to do?
More and more couples are veering from standard invitations and choosing papers in unusual sizes and colors, incorporating interesting textures and using graphics, motifs and monograms. Many couples are also doing away with the traditional unsealed inner envelope, which not only reduces costs, but also reduces waste. And besides, how many of your guests are going to remember how many components were included in their invitation? (Hint: if you DO have guests who will notice, seat them all together so they can drive each other crazy)
Another option is to purchase materials to create your own invitations. Thanks to the popularity of scrapbooking and paper stores, it's never been easier to create unique and memorable wedding invitations. Do you and your guy have a favorite color, song, vacation destination or hobby? Don't be afraid to incorporate it into your invitations. Your guests would rather see a heartfelt invitation than have to discard the tissue paper that protects a random printer's work. (Not that there's anything wrong with using a printer. But hey...the cost of those little sheets really adds up!)
At this point, you might be saying, “But traditional IS my style! How can I afford it?” Put those fears to rest, girl! Make some “test” invitations on plain paper, playing with font size and type, then purchase blank cards and matching envelopes (which are available at scrapbooking and hobby stores and mass retailers nationwide) to print the real deal.
No matter what kind of invitation you choose, be sure to mail them 8-10 weeks prior to your wedding so your guests have time to plan...and to shop for a really awesome gift!
WAIT...THERE'S MORE
Remember when you were a little girl and you dreamed about your perfect wedding, right down to the invitations? Why didn't anyone tell us about the reply cards? Or the reception cards? Why are there so many cards?
Response CardsResponse cards are usually sent with your invitations and include a self-addressed stamped envelope. These are used to help determine how many people will be attending and usually include menu options for your guests to choose from. But I'm going to tell you a secret: you can create your own reply cards. Just purchase small cards with matching envelopes, print them yourself and then insert them into the invitations when you are addressing them. Best of all, you can do this whether you're making your own invitations or having them professionally printed.
Reception CardsReception cards are included inside wedding invitations to let guests know when and where the post-wedding festivities will begin. Traditionally, this is a small card that asks guests to join the newlyweds and their families for a celebratory reception, and gives the date, place, and time. But remember the “Response Cards” secret I revealed above? It works here, too! Print them yourself or even (gasp) print the reception information inside the invitation itself. It will give your guests one less thing to keep track of and save you lots of money.
AND EVEN MORE...
Believe it or not, there are still other paper-related items to think about.
Wedding ProgramsSure, wedding programs provide useful information and make charming mementos, but there's no need to break the bank. While some couples choose to do a booklet type program, budget-minded couples are using simple card stock with a vellum overlay, tied together with a ribbon that matches your color scheme. Others are simply printing them at home (or a friend's home) on unique paper that plays up the wedding colors or motif. After all, how many people (besides your closest friends and family) are going to keep it as a memento? They'd rather you use the money you saved on programs to help with your honeymoon expenses, make a car payment or buy a lottery ticket.
Menu CardsThe idea behind menu cards is that no one likes to sit down to a meal when they have no idea what they're about to be served (think school cafeterias). However, this can easily be combined with the Reply Card (see above). And of course if the meal is buffet-style, menu cards are not really necessary, since there is usually something to please everyone.
If you do feel that menu cards are necessary, it's simple to print them yourself...just pick up some good old card stock. If there's a good story behind why you chose a certain dish (you're serving New York Style cheesecake because you met in New York or hot dogs because you met at a ball game), including this story adds a unique element to your menu cards.
One thing that may be very helpful to all involved (you, the caterer, the bartender and your guests) is to create a drink card or two. If you're limiting the open bar to a certain amount or type of drink, a drink card is the perfect place to spell that out. Just get an easel or frame so the card can be posted at the bar.
Place CardsAre you having a buffet-type meal at your reception? If so, skip this section, since place cards are not necessary. For the rest of you, place cards are tent-shaped cards that are placed at each place setting to show people where they should sit. You can easily print them from your home computer, but why not make the place cards for your reception a little unique? Make your wedding favors do double-duty by attaching a name tag to each one and using them as place cards. If you're making your own favors, it only adds one simple step, but saves you money in the long run. You can also use stones with hand-painted names or tie name tags around wrapped silverware. Use your imagination! Place cards don't necessarily have to be one more job for the printer.
Thank You CardsOk, brides. You all know what these are, and there's really no need to have them printed. Simple thank you cards are readily available almost anywhere, and as a bonus, most of them even say “thank you.” Your handwritten message inside is what's important, so invest most of your time there. As a reminder, these should be sent out no later than one month after your honeymoon. If you receive gifts prior to the wedding, those thank you cards should be sent out immediately.
Save the Date CardsWhat? No really...I didn't know what these were. Here's the scoop: save the date cards are sent to guests pretty much the second after the groom pops the question, so that guests can plan ahead. If you send out your announcements 8-10 weeks prior to your wedding, there is probably no need for save the date cards. However, if you have friends or relatives who will be traveling great distances (especially from other countries), a little heads-up would be nice. However, this can be done by greeting card, letter or phone call. That should be sufficient to “save the date.” If you do feel that you need to send save the date cards, you can easily make them yourself.
IN A NUTSHELL
Creating your own invitations and other stationery items can save you lots of money, freeing up your wedding budget for other things. Just keep a couple of things in mind:
• If you are printing pieces yourself, try to use a consistent or complementary font on all of the pieces you create.
• Before addressing invitations, be sure to have complete addresses available. This will help reduce the number of mistakes made during the addressing process. (The less mistakes you make, the fewer invitations you have to use. This saves money!)
• You don't have to do it all yourself. Your family and friends will be more than willing to help create, print and assemble your invitations and other items. After all, isn't that what you keep them around for?
With a little imagination and a lot of determination, your budget-friendly wedding invitations will be just as beautiful as big-budget invitations , but at a fraction of the cost.
Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com Author: Heather
Friday
Wedding Planning: A Complete Guide On Wedding Invitation Cards
A wedding invitaion or a card is a simple letter asking the recipient to attend the wedding. These invitations are generally mailed out six to eight weeks before the finalised wedding date. So once you are engaged and the dates are planned for the various occassions, the next big step that follows is to decide upon the wedding invitations.
Everything has to be the perfect, including your wedding cards. They are important part in setting your mood right for your special day.
From invitations that are handcrafted to the formal ones, cards with raised letters on it or the one having engraved styles, there are numerous beautiful wedding invitations available to match the style and theme of your wedding. From the traditional to the contemporary, there are wedding cards to compliment the taste of everyone.
Choosing the right wedding invitation for your guests is not an easy task and can get a run for your money. So if you do not want to work harder on making a choice on that and want to make it simple, you can go for the ready to use wedding invitation that are available in the card stores that are local to you. But this is not the only option. Your wedding cards can be designed to coordinate your wedding theme. So if you are planning to have a vintage-style wedding, you can definitely have an invitation, suiting the mood of the whole celebration.
And if you are bored of seeing those traditionally made cards. Do not worry. There are options for you to give you that funky and modern look that you always desired. Under this category of wedding invitations, you can create your own art by putting the favorite photographs of you and your beloved. This gives a more personal touch to the whole celebration. And if you really want to put some good efforts, you can even purchase some blank cards and then decorate them yourself.
There are many wedding invitations that come with matching envelopes to give them a complete and impeccable look. Invitation cards also include thank you notes. This is necessary to give the wedding card a personal touch.
You can sometimes find calligraphy on the wedding invitations. But this is not just the option. There are also other types of printing that can be beautifully displayed on them. Thermography, engraving, letterpress printing and also sometimes blind embossing. Generally double envelopes are used to mail them. The inner envelope has a lining of a matching color to the card and is not gummed. On the other hand, the outer envelope is used as a sealer.
There are numerous parts of a wedding invitation. Beside the invite, you may also find an ensemble of various cards, that are for the different occasions to be held on different days. Adding a location map or a direction card is also common.
Now once the layout of your wedding card is prepared , the last thing that follows is to decide upon their numbers. And the date and the mode of their dispatch.
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Everything has to be the perfect, including your wedding cards. They are important part in setting your mood right for your special day.
From invitations that are handcrafted to the formal ones, cards with raised letters on it or the one having engraved styles, there are numerous beautiful wedding invitations available to match the style and theme of your wedding. From the traditional to the contemporary, there are wedding cards to compliment the taste of everyone.
Choosing the right wedding invitation for your guests is not an easy task and can get a run for your money. So if you do not want to work harder on making a choice on that and want to make it simple, you can go for the ready to use wedding invitation that are available in the card stores that are local to you. But this is not the only option. Your wedding cards can be designed to coordinate your wedding theme. So if you are planning to have a vintage-style wedding, you can definitely have an invitation, suiting the mood of the whole celebration.
And if you are bored of seeing those traditionally made cards. Do not worry. There are options for you to give you that funky and modern look that you always desired. Under this category of wedding invitations, you can create your own art by putting the favorite photographs of you and your beloved. This gives a more personal touch to the whole celebration. And if you really want to put some good efforts, you can even purchase some blank cards and then decorate them yourself.
There are many wedding invitations that come with matching envelopes to give them a complete and impeccable look. Invitation cards also include thank you notes. This is necessary to give the wedding card a personal touch.
You can sometimes find calligraphy on the wedding invitations. But this is not just the option. There are also other types of printing that can be beautifully displayed on them. Thermography, engraving, letterpress printing and also sometimes blind embossing. Generally double envelopes are used to mail them. The inner envelope has a lining of a matching color to the card and is not gummed. On the other hand, the outer envelope is used as a sealer.
There are numerous parts of a wedding invitation. Beside the invite, you may also find an ensemble of various cards, that are for the different occasions to be held on different days. Adding a location map or a direction card is also common.
Now once the layout of your wedding card is prepared , the last thing that follows is to decide upon their numbers. And the date and the mode of their dispatch.
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Wedding step by step - Introduction
For Christians wedding is a key moment for family creation. The wedding ceremony is considered the union which people who love each other conclude before God. Wedding in church is not obligatory by the law, but, despite it, many newly-married couples observes the given ceremony out of respect for traditions of the ancestors and to the belief. First of all, it is necessary to co-ordinate a place and time of fulfilment of sacrament of wedding in church. Now in many temples there is a preliminary record at which it is underlined not only day, but also wedding time. Usually also will get married more correctly before going to celebrate wedding at restaurant, but it is necessary to give the marriage certficate, without it you will not marry.
Planning The Wedding
One planning the Wedding you have to bear in mind the following:
THE WEDDING DRESS
When should you start looking for your dream outfit?' When you visit
any bridal store the wedding dresses you try on are samples. Once you
have chosen a style, then the shop will take your measurements, order
one gown especially for you, and then arrange a schedule of fittings.
Beware! Ordering and fitting can take up to 3-4 months, so you need to
plan well in advance, look for a dress early and allow time for final
adjustments to your gown when it arrives.
THE WEDDING FLOWERS
When it comes to floral arrangements at your wedding, there are no
rules. However, many brides opt for a bridal bouquet at the very
least, together with matching flowers for the bridesmaids. See our
"Florists Section" for your local florist.
IN CHURCH
You an chose floral decorations for pews, stands and pillars in the
church, as well as for the entrance. Remember that you will need to
ask for permission, and check whether there are any areas that you
can't decorate.
At the reception you can continue any theme, and the colors from the
church, with table decorations and flower arrangements around the
dining area. This theming can even extend to the cake, with a garland
of fresh flowers.
If you are arranging a floral decoration in a hired venue, once again
you will need to speak to the owner or manager to obtain permission
and to check any specific requirements.
Some florists are specialists in providing wedding arrangements, and
will have plenty of seasonal ideas to match the time of year and your
chosen colour scheme.
When you first meet your florist it is a good idea to take along a
picture of your dress and the attendants' outfits, a sample of the
dress material, and, if you can, a sample of the stationery. These
will convey the style of the wedding, and will help the florist to
select appropriate flowers. Plan to see your florists two or three
months prior to your wedding to discuss what you requre. Even if you
intend to make up the arrangements yourself, the florist
will have some helpful advice on which flowers to order.
THE PHOTOGRAPHER
Unless you intend to have your newlywed bride and groom photographs
taken after the wedding day, you only get one chance to get it right,
so be very careful when you choose your photographer. Quality should
be the priority. A quailified professional photographer will be able
to show you the style and quality of their work beforehand. Ask to see
samples from a previous wedding presented in an album.
A good photographer's work will tell the story of the wedding day, and
will be much more than a series of photographs. Be careful because
price dose't always reflect quality!
You may have already seen the work of a photographer you would like to
use. Otherwise you can look in the Yellow pages. But do look for the
letters LBIPP, ABIPP, or FBIPP after the photographer's name to make
sure that they are professionally qualified.
One of the advantages of the FBIPP is that they also hold regional
seminars for their members, which means that they will probably be
up-to-date on the latest styles and techniques.
Qualified photographers tend to specialise, and it therefore makes
sense to choose someone who specialises in weddings. A local
photogapher will know the venue, and should know where to get the best
shots. Ideally you need to visit the church or location with the
photographer to discuss what you would like. If the weather is going
to make difference to your photography then decide on your
alternatives. Good photographers are likely to get booked up early, so
try to allow six months for planning.
WEDDING TRANSPORT
When you are looking around for wedding transport it will soon become
apparent that you can choose between an enormous variety of vintage
and modern four-wheeled and two-wheeled vehicles or, alternatively,
four hooves!
When you are looking for aternatives, don't simply rely on a
photograph, as scale and colour can be misinterpreted.
Take the trouble to go and look at the vehicle, and consider the
obvious:
Will you be able to get in and our easily, and without too much
embarrassment. If your dress is quite full, will you fit in
comfortably or will guests only be able to see a mass of material
bunched up against the window. Does it look like the owner or company
keep it clean and polished, or will they arrive with dirty seats
showing signs of the previous wedding !
The colour of the car you choose is very important. How will it look
in photographs !
Unless you are getting married in pure white, a white car can make a
cream or ivory dress look dirty in photographs.
Depending on the service offered, ribbon and flowers may be provided
as standard, but ask anyway - especially if you want specific colours.
Owners of vintage cars and carriages will probably want to use their
own silk flowers, as fresh ones can stain and mark the interior. It is
worth considering your options in case there is an unavoidable problem
with the vehicle. It may break down for instance! Does the company
have other cars that could be used as an alternative.
If your wedding is on a Saturday then there is a good chance that you
will need to book up to a year in advance in order to secure the car
that you want. When you have booked the vehicle make a date to meet
them again two to three weeks, before the big day to ensure they have
the correct times, addresses and route.
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THE WEDDING DRESS
When should you start looking for your dream outfit?' When you visit
any bridal store the wedding dresses you try on are samples. Once you
have chosen a style, then the shop will take your measurements, order
one gown especially for you, and then arrange a schedule of fittings.
Beware! Ordering and fitting can take up to 3-4 months, so you need to
plan well in advance, look for a dress early and allow time for final
adjustments to your gown when it arrives.
THE WEDDING FLOWERS
When it comes to floral arrangements at your wedding, there are no
rules. However, many brides opt for a bridal bouquet at the very
least, together with matching flowers for the bridesmaids. See our
"Florists Section" for your local florist.
IN CHURCH
You an chose floral decorations for pews, stands and pillars in the
church, as well as for the entrance. Remember that you will need to
ask for permission, and check whether there are any areas that you
can't decorate.
At the reception you can continue any theme, and the colors from the
church, with table decorations and flower arrangements around the
dining area. This theming can even extend to the cake, with a garland
of fresh flowers.
If you are arranging a floral decoration in a hired venue, once again
you will need to speak to the owner or manager to obtain permission
and to check any specific requirements.
Some florists are specialists in providing wedding arrangements, and
will have plenty of seasonal ideas to match the time of year and your
chosen colour scheme.
When you first meet your florist it is a good idea to take along a
picture of your dress and the attendants' outfits, a sample of the
dress material, and, if you can, a sample of the stationery. These
will convey the style of the wedding, and will help the florist to
select appropriate flowers. Plan to see your florists two or three
months prior to your wedding to discuss what you requre. Even if you
intend to make up the arrangements yourself, the florist
will have some helpful advice on which flowers to order.
THE PHOTOGRAPHER
Unless you intend to have your newlywed bride and groom photographs
taken after the wedding day, you only get one chance to get it right,
so be very careful when you choose your photographer. Quality should
be the priority. A quailified professional photographer will be able
to show you the style and quality of their work beforehand. Ask to see
samples from a previous wedding presented in an album.
A good photographer's work will tell the story of the wedding day, and
will be much more than a series of photographs. Be careful because
price dose't always reflect quality!
You may have already seen the work of a photographer you would like to
use. Otherwise you can look in the Yellow pages. But do look for the
letters LBIPP, ABIPP, or FBIPP after the photographer's name to make
sure that they are professionally qualified.
One of the advantages of the FBIPP is that they also hold regional
seminars for their members, which means that they will probably be
up-to-date on the latest styles and techniques.
Qualified photographers tend to specialise, and it therefore makes
sense to choose someone who specialises in weddings. A local
photogapher will know the venue, and should know where to get the best
shots. Ideally you need to visit the church or location with the
photographer to discuss what you would like. If the weather is going
to make difference to your photography then decide on your
alternatives. Good photographers are likely to get booked up early, so
try to allow six months for planning.
WEDDING TRANSPORT
When you are looking around for wedding transport it will soon become
apparent that you can choose between an enormous variety of vintage
and modern four-wheeled and two-wheeled vehicles or, alternatively,
four hooves!
When you are looking for aternatives, don't simply rely on a
photograph, as scale and colour can be misinterpreted.
Take the trouble to go and look at the vehicle, and consider the
obvious:
Will you be able to get in and our easily, and without too much
embarrassment. If your dress is quite full, will you fit in
comfortably or will guests only be able to see a mass of material
bunched up against the window. Does it look like the owner or company
keep it clean and polished, or will they arrive with dirty seats
showing signs of the previous wedding !
The colour of the car you choose is very important. How will it look
in photographs !
Unless you are getting married in pure white, a white car can make a
cream or ivory dress look dirty in photographs.
Depending on the service offered, ribbon and flowers may be provided
as standard, but ask anyway - especially if you want specific colours.
Owners of vintage cars and carriages will probably want to use their
own silk flowers, as fresh ones can stain and mark the interior. It is
worth considering your options in case there is an unavoidable problem
with the vehicle. It may break down for instance! Does the company
have other cars that could be used as an alternative.
If your wedding is on a Saturday then there is a good chance that you
will need to book up to a year in advance in order to secure the car
that you want. When you have booked the vehicle make a date to meet
them again two to three weeks, before the big day to ensure they have
the correct times, addresses and route.
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So You Want to Marry a Moldovan...
There are plenty of marriage sites on the Moldovan web, and their numbers are growing rapidly as more and more young (and some not so young) women - a majority of them young, but already divorced and perhaps with a young child - are eager to find a way out of Moldova (and a nice foreign man at the same time). Information on those sites can be found elsewhere on the web--perhaps you've even come from one of them, and have made an acquaintance there. Or perhaps you're a Peace Corps Volunteer who just happened to fall in love while in Moldova. Or, who knows, perhaps you met a Moldovan who was in the U.S. on an exchange program and had to return home, but the feelings are still strong. My advice is the same: if you're serious about getting married, it will easier in the long run to get married in Moldova.
First, the bride and groom must register at a ZAGS (Civil Status Office where people go for the actual wedding ceremony) in the city where the Moldovan is registered as a citizen of Moldova. Unfortunately, in recent years a "marriage tax" has been instituted for any foreign citizen who wishes to marry a Moldovan. For Romanians and citizens of CIS countries, a smaller tax exists, but for Americans the tax is doubled. Friends of mine who recently married told me that the tax for Americans marrying in Chisinau is $900, while the tax in a small town in Moldova might be around $80-$90. I have no idea what accounts for the difference, and changes in such laws are arbitrary and unfortunately subject to inflation if the American is judged to be wealthy. You must go to the ZAGS office in the city where the Moldovan is registered to live. If this means Chisinau, you may want to look into the possibility of having the Moldovan change his registration from Chisinau to another small town or village where relatives may live. As a result, the tax will almost certainly be lower.
The American also will need 2 documents showing that a) s/he has never been married or is now divorced, and that b) s/he has no criminal record. Such documents may be difficult or impossible to obtain in America, especially the first, since there exists no office that issues such a document anywhere in the U.S. However, the U.S. Consular Department in the Embassy in Chisinau can issue a document with a pretty seal attesting to the fact that "According to the power vested in the vice consul of the United States of America, I hereby attest to the fact that __________ stood before me and made the following statement: '__________ is not divorced and has never been married.'" In other words, a completely laughable bogus document. Yet such a paper is widely accepted at every ZAGS in Moldova.
Each English-language document will cost you $55, thank you very much. You then have to have your own translation done into Romanian. Since I've used this system for numerous such silly documents that have actually succeeded in satisfying Moldovan bureaucracy, I have a template for the Romanian translation. Simply translate the text of the statement the document says you made, and insert it into the middle of the translation. (Don't translate the documents into Russian, as they must be in Romanian. You may or may not then need to go to a translation bureau to get the translations certified and stamped, depending upon the experience of the people in the ZAGS office. In Chisinau, consider it necessary to get your translations certified; in other towns, you may not need to.)
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Translation and interpretation services in Chisinau and Moldova
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