Monday, March 5, 2012
shoes shoes shoes
Put comfort ahead of fashion when it comes to bridal shoes
First, try to think back to a time when you bought the wrong shoes, or the wrong sized shoes, in the name of fashion, laziness, whatever, and then had to walk around in them all day because you didn't have another pair to change into. We've all done it, and we've all had one SORE pair of feet to deal with at the end of the day.
The moral of this story is: choose a *comfortable* pair of wedding shoes - in your correct size, of course! - and perhaps even consider buying two pairs, one for the ceremony and one for the reception.
These days, more and more brides are actually turning to wearing non-traditional shoes with their gowns - everything from sneakers dressed up with faux jewels to flips flops (perfect for a beach wedding!) to comfortable ballet-like slippers to dance the night away in.
Whatever you decide upon, *believe me* when I say that after 10+ hours in your shoes they'd better be as comfortable as possible! :)
Wedding Quote of the Week
A happy marriage has in it all the pleasures of friendship, all the enjoyments of sense and reason, and indeed all the sweets of life.--from "The Spectator" (1711), Joseph Addison
First, try to think back to a time when you bought the wrong shoes, or the wrong sized shoes, in the name of fashion, laziness, whatever, and then had to walk around in them all day because you didn't have another pair to change into. We've all done it, and we've all had one SORE pair of feet to deal with at the end of the day.
The moral of this story is: choose a *comfortable* pair of wedding shoes - in your correct size, of course! - and perhaps even consider buying two pairs, one for the ceremony and one for the reception.
Bridal flip flops and other trends
These days, more and more brides are actually turning to wearing non-traditional shoes with their gowns - everything from sneakers dressed up with faux jewels to flips flops (perfect for a beach wedding!) to comfortable ballet-like slippers to dance the night away in.
Whatever you decide upon, *believe me* when I say that after 10+ hours in your shoes they'd better be as comfortable as possible! :)
Wedding Quote of the Week
A happy marriage has in it all the pleasures of friendship, all the enjoyments of sense and reason, and indeed all the sweets of life.--from "The Spectator" (1711), Joseph Addison
photographers
Meet with your top-choice photographer in person, before your big day
This week we look at a few wedding photography issues - from choosing the person who will ultimately document your wedding on film, to ordering reprints after the fact.
Having the internet to help view different photography portfolios and sample wedding galleries is a HUGE timesaver for brides and gooms today, but this research will only be the beginning of the story. It is up to you to do your own due diligence and meet in person with your top choice photographers to make sure that you "click" with them. If you and your photographer share the same vision and have a great working relationship, it'll show in your photos.
In addition to getting to know your photographer on a more personal level, here is a good list of questions that you'll want to be sure to ask during an initial meeting:
Do you have a website where our family and guests can order additional prints?
An important note:
Most experienced wedding photographers will charge quite a bit extra for orders of additional prints and/or for selling you the original negatives. Some photographers won't sell the negatives at all. Find out up front what these costs are, and what your photographer's policy on obtaining negatives is.
Finally, make sure that the photographer you choose will be the one who will actually be photographing your wedding. If you're dealing with a large company who has several photographers available, they may send whomever is available on your wedding date. Be sure to get this in writing, as part of your contract with the photography company.
Wedding Quote of the Week
My bounty is as boundless as the sea,
My love as deep; the more I give to thee,
The more I have, for both are infinite.--from "Romeo and Juliet" (1595), William Shakespeare
This week we look at a few wedding photography issues - from choosing the person who will ultimately document your wedding on film, to ordering reprints after the fact.
Having the internet to help view different photography portfolios and sample wedding galleries is a HUGE timesaver for brides and gooms today, but this research will only be the beginning of the story. It is up to you to do your own due diligence and meet in person with your top choice photographers to make sure that you "click" with them. If you and your photographer share the same vision and have a great working relationship, it'll show in your photos.
A quick photography checklist
In addition to getting to know your photographer on a more personal level, here is a good list of questions that you'll want to be sure to ask during an initial meeting:
- What is the payment/deposit procedure?
- What is your cancellation policy?
- What is your policy/cost for overtime, should my wedding run longer than scheduled?
- Do you have a standard list of photos/poses that I can choose from? (Ex. Bride and Father Dancing, Exchange of Rings at Ceremony, Cake Cutting at Reception, etc.)
- How soon after the wedding will I be able to review the proofs? How many proofs will I receive?
- When will I receive my wedding albums?
Most experienced wedding photographers will charge quite a bit extra for orders of additional prints and/or for selling you the original negatives. Some photographers won't sell the negatives at all. Find out up front what these costs are, and what your photographer's policy on obtaining negatives is.
Finally, make sure that the photographer you choose will be the one who will actually be photographing your wedding. If you're dealing with a large company who has several photographers available, they may send whomever is available on your wedding date. Be sure to get this in writing, as part of your contract with the photography company.
Wedding Quote of the Week
My bounty is as boundless as the sea,
My love as deep; the more I give to thee,
The more I have, for both are infinite.--from "Romeo and Juliet" (1595), William Shakespeare
Sunday, March 4, 2012
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