It’s all in the details! Surprise your out of town guest with a gift bag when they check in to the hotel.

 Here’s what you should include~

 ·       Map’s of everything with detailed directions. Visit Map Quest on line and enter the destinations they might be going and print maps. Be sure that this includes the reception dinner location, church, reception locations. Include maps on to the mall and other places of interest.

 ·       Snacks and bottled water are a great thing for anyone to have in your hotel room.

 ·       A note from you and the groom thanking them in advance for taking the time to be part of this special weekend.

 ·       Decorate your bag with tissue and a bow. They can either be given to them at check in or left in their room for their arrival.

 

These are very important questions to ask your photographer.  Your photographer is extremely important to your wedding.

1.  What is your emergency back-up plan in case of a personal emergency?

2.  Are you the one that will be shooting my wedding?

3.  Ask to see a complete wedding from start to finish.

4.  What is your style when shooting a wedding?

5.  How do you like to interact with your subjects?

6.  What is your process in getting to know your client so you will know what is important to the Bride and Groom?

7.  What can we expect after the Wedding?

Be sure and check out Wedding Ideas recommended photographers.

Laske Images @ www.laskeimages.comor call 405-340-3339, Visuality @ www.visualityphoto.com or call 405-945-0135, Delucca Photography @ www.DeluccaPhotography.comor call 405-206-1843, Absolutely Affordable 405-623-7925 or Jared Wanzer Photography @ www.jaredwanzerphotography.com or call 405.589-0397.

Visit your wedding site during the time of day when you will be having your reception and wedding.  Inquire about any lighting and power restrictions, such as lighting of candles or the installation of portable lighting.

If your budget allows consider hiring a lighting designer to install specialty lighting at your location.

Your disc jockey may also have lighting equipment to shine textures, colors or even your monogram on the dance floor.

Proper Lighting can make everything from the cake, flowers and your guest look better.

Here are the top 5 ways of acknowledging a deceased family member.

1.  Have the officiate mention them at the ceremony.

2.  Have an “In Memory Of” section in your program.  This can include a       picture, poem or just names listed.

3.  Set up a small table with pictures and candles for guest to visit.

                                        4.  Leave a rose or significant flower in the spot where the deceased family   member would have sat.

5.  Tie a charm or flower significant to the deceased in your bridal bouquet.

I saw a beautiful bridal bouquet recently that the bride had an antique monogrammed hankie from her grandmother that was wrapped around the handle of her bouquet.  It was a beautiful way to make her grandmother a part of her special day.

If you are considering getting wedding insurance be sure and check to see what your current home policy covers.  Typically wedding insurance covers having to rearrange or cancel your wedding or reception.  It may cover if your photographer does not show up or if your photographs are damaged.  Some wedding policies even offer stress counseling.

You might want to consider covering loosing or damage to your dress or the groom’s suit, damage to wedding presents during wedding and reception, loosing or damaging your wedding rings, wedding cake and wedding flowers.

As with all purchases be sure to comparison shop so that you get the policy that fits your needs.

Traditionally children between the ages of 4 and 8 should be chosen for this important role in your wedding.  The flower girl and the ring bearer are usually responsible for leading the processional down the aisle.  The children can stand with the wedding party or if younger can sit with their parents during the ceremony.

Pictures are another big responsibility for the flower girl and the ring bearer, this can seem long and boring to children so remind parents to explain the importance of this time and to  bring something to entertain the children while they wait.

The lighting of unity candles symbolizes the union of two people becoming one through marriage.  A unity candle has no religious significance.  Traditionally a unity candle is a set of 3 candles, consisting of a large one in the middle and a taper on each side

Sand can also be used in a unity ceremony.  This ceremony is done by having vases with colored sands.  This is a beautiful way for children to become involved in the ceremony and show the combining of families.

I just got engaged and I’m already overwhelmed with all I have to do.  Where should I start?

When you begin this process, it certainly seems overwhelming at times.  The first thing you and your fiance should do is to discuss your individual visions for the wedding.  This communication will reveal differences in opinions that can be settled right away. Discuss the wedding date, type of location, style of wedding, number of guests, who pays for what, honeymoon plans, and anything else that comes to mind. Determine if you will be hiring a wedding planner.

Once you have selected a date you must secure the wedding and/or reception location and then the photographer. After you have done those things then you can slow down a bit and investigate the other people you need to hire.  Catering, cakes, floral, rental items, entertainment, invitations, attire, all of these need to have scheduled consultations to review the services offered.  Take notes and ask questions.

It will all come together before you know it!

 

 

Are you inviting Kids to your Wedding?

 

Make this day fun for them too. 

Everyone will appreciate your thoughtfulness.

Here are some tips to keep them occupied:

• Give children their own space. Create a fun children’s table with toys, games and snacks. 
• Hire a babysitter to keep them entertained.
• Give them their own favor bags with small toys and kid friendly snacks. 
• Have your caterer or venue create a children’s buffet complete with mac n’ cheese, corn dogs, mini pizzas, ice cream novelties and cupcakes.
• A basket with coloring books and crayons are a simple way to keep children happy. 
• Rent videos and have them playing in an area just off the reception room.