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From a Newlywed...Editors Note

My Fairytale Story

Glass Slippers, Tiaras & Jewels

Bridal Accessories

Jewellery

Royal Treatment

Bridal Beauty & HairHealth & Fitness

Queens Gown & Kings Cape

Bridal Wear

Designers

Grand Feast

Caterers

Confectioners (Cakes & Sweets)

Majestic Celebrations

Entertainment & Entertainment Venues

Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties


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Fairy Godmothers

Wedding Planners

Event Coordinators

Treasures & Rewards

Gifts and Registry

Favours

Enchanted Settings

Stage & Floral Dcor

Sound & Lighting

Castle & Chambers

Wedding Venues

Accommodation

Coach & Carriage

Transport & Travel

Honeymoon Planning

Scrolls, Pigeons & Ink Feathers

Invitations

Printing Packaging Design

Magical Memories

Photography

Videography

Bridal Inspirations

Movie Must-See before your wedding

Celebrity Wedding

My Planner


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ex-Miss Universe and Bollywood Star, Lara Dutta and Tennis ACE, Mahesh Bhupati took theirlove to the next level with their hush-hush registered wedding in Mumbai on 17

thFebruary

2011, followed by a formal church wedding and reception with selected friends and family.

The Candolim resort at Goa was the venue for their Victorian-themed formal church weddingand reception. The intimate wedding ceremony happened at the sunset point of thePortuguese fort of Aguada in Goa, India and was in complete Christian manner.

Sangeet Ceremony: The night of February 18th

was the sangeet ceremony for 32 year old,Bollywood Actress, Lara and 36year old, 11-time Grand Slam Champion, Mahesh. Keepingwith the Victorian dcor, the venue was decorated in white roses and white jasmines. Thebackdrop of the Arabian Sea was further enhanced with candle lit paths. The bride waselegant in a white lehenga by designer Manav Gangwani, made of French net with marigoldshades. The groom looked handsome in a chikankari churidar kurta. The guest list includedalmost 200 family and friends, from Bollywood and the Indian tennis fraternity. Celebsspotted included Raveena Tandon with hubby Anil Thadani, Riteish Deshmukh, Vinay Pathak,Bikram Saluja and Sheetal Mallar. Leander Paes, Somdev Devvarman and RohanBopanna were among the Davis Cup team tennis players present. The DJentertained the guests with Bollywood and Hollywood numbers. A dholakband party was brought in from Mumbai, to add the desi flavour andan acrobatic group from California, Lucien Dossier, performed at thecelebration. The menu was Goa- inspired with Goan and Pan Asianfood, seafood and sushi. The stage was all set for their formalchurch wedding, the next day on February 19

th.

The Wedding: Lara Dutta wore a beautiful whitewedding gown for their formal church wedding andMahesh looked dapper in a black tuxedo. Thegorgeous off-white lace dress with a 10 metrestrain, designed by Elie Saab hugged Lara at allthe right places, enhancing her curves.She wore diamond drop earring and a diamondtiara.Bridesmaids dressed in pink, while groomsmenwore black. The grooms best man was his coachScot Davidoff.

In addition to the Davis Cup team, other sportsmen present at theceremony included Vijay Amritraj with son Prakash and Captain ofIndian Fed Cup Enrico Piperno. The Times of India reported the exchange of vows as beingemotional. The passionate ceremony was followed by a reception with dancing and dinner.

Heres wishing the newly -weds a very happy married life.


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Would you like your photographs here? Email [email protected]

and we could feature your fairytale wedding and love story.

Lara, when I first met you, this day was a

dream. Today it is a reality. When I'm on tour,

not a day goes by without me wishing I was

home with you instead, so even when I'm gone

I am with you. You are my companion, partnerand best friend. I promise to

stick by you through hits and flops.

I look orward to rowin old with ou."

Lara declared herself as hischief doublespartnerand said,I promise to return

your serves and volley alongside you.

I will be with you through our manywins and occasional loss."She calledhim my true northand tearfullyexpressed her feelings, while Mahesh

put his arm around her.


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The Groom's 'Do

HAIR CUT: About three months before the wedding, find a salon that has

experience in getting grooms ready on the day of the wedding. Go there.Tell them what you are looking for. Have your final pre-wedding haircut

no later than two weeks prior to the wedding day. Two weeks is just

enough time for the groom's hair to look fresh but not too fresh to show

any mistakes, if any.

SKIN READY: The week before the wedding things get really busy. You

want to avoid breaking out into zits. A trip to the spa or dermatologist can

ensure that your skin will look its best. This will probably mean a facial

treatment ("A what?!") to cleanse, remove any dead skin and get rid of any

unsightly blackheads or blemishes. Facials aren't just for women. A facial

should be done no later than three days before wedding day as they canleave some redness for up to a day or two after a treatment.

CLOSE-UP: If it's still a bit much for you to waltz into a spa to have a

men's facial, you can certainly treat yourself to a professional shave at a

reputable barber or at a men's salon. Once you try it, you might be hooked

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CHECKLIST:

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Bobby pinsBreath mints/sprayConcealer/cover upDental flossDeodorant

Eye dropsHair brush

Hair sprayHand creamLip gloss / lip balm

Lip linerLipstickMascara

Nail polishYour perfume

Toothbrush& a MIRROR!!!

Hair Styling Mistakes

(1) Cut your own hair (2) Use too

much styling product (3) Use the

wrong styling product for your hair type

(4) Forget to style the back of your

hair (5) Choose a hair style that

doesn't fit your lifestyle (6) Pick the

wrong hair colour for your skin tone

(7) Eyebrow colour clashes


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A non-traditional weddingcollection in all its shiny glory

was presented by India Designer,

MANISH MALHOTRA.

Glamour appeared on theplatform at high doses for the

bride & groom, as luxurious saris,sherwani, Kurtas, lehengas &

several panels angarkhaswere swirling in rich shades

with the most lavish embroideriesthat any wedding couple could

dream of. Fabric choice forManish was rich brocade,

velvet, silk, tussar, net, lace andorganza. The colour schemeshades ranged from cobalt,

burgundy, old rose, gray, cream,olive, yellow and brown for the

mens clothing.

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Maverik Style Wear

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Cape Town

Isabellas

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Top 10 tips for choosing a wedding dress :

(1)Think about the time of year and choose

the fabric accordingly(2)Think about weddingaccessories. Have a wedding and bridal cloak,

bridal stole or wrap, bridal umbrellas or

wedding parasols on standby for a change

in the weather(3) Consider the location&

venue of your wedding, a beach means

a shorter dress whereas a church,

temple or mosque can influence for

a more traditional gown(4)Choose

the right fabric for the time of year

(5)See how different colours suit yourskin colour and get samples of fabrics in

different colours(6)Get support and

advice from friends as to what style

suits you best(7)Make sure the chief

bridesmaid and bridesmaids are

comfortable with your selection for

the dresses(8)You don't have to spend

a fortune on a wedding dress or bridal

accessories; shop around variousbridal boutiques you can find

excellent value(9)Try to keep the

surprise from your husband-to-be

until the big day(10)And have fun!

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choosing your dream attire.


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Buttercream- Forget the fondant!Buttercream is better. When frosted evenly{and with a steady hand!} you can still get the

smooth look. Flavour New yummy flavoursare coming to the forefront. Try {the dramaticlooking} Red Velvet, Chocolate Hazelnut,Chocolate orange, Vanilla Bean, Almond,Lemon or Orange and fill them with something

nice like dark or white chocolate ganache orCaramel Buttercream. {OMG yum!} Height -Cakes are getting taller. Really towering cakesare normally for more formal weddings butwhether you have more layers because youneed them or want to add a fake tier to get the

height, stack them high for drama. 2 Tier - Abit more rustic or vintage, this may seem tocontradict the above but not really, have yourbaker double stack two cakes and frosttogether for height. Or if your wedding {and

your budget} is smaller, put your cake on afabulous stand to add the height and drama.

Desserts/cake table - Mix things up a bitand give your guests some selection. Get asmaller cake and offer cupcakes, tarts,cookies, cake pops, any kind of baked goodsand make a beautiful display out of it. This isgreat to add focus to an otherwise useless

wall or corner of your venue too. Big singleflower - 2011 wont see so much of the multi-

all over the cake flowers, bright colours orreally busy over decorated cakes. Keep itclassic with few and simple designs and guesswhat? You will still think its beautiful in 20

years.Source: www.thebeautybridal.com

Durban

Indian Delights

Tel: +27(0)31 208 9271

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Johannesburg

Franz Catering & Events

Tel: +27(0)11 466 8090

www.franzcatering.comCape Town

Sophias Cakery

Tel: +27(0)21 913 1126

[email protected]

Reception dinner options from Anais Events

PLATED: A served meal is very elegant but can

also be very involved. Remember to identify

the menu options in your invitations and

have your guests indicate their selections in

the response cards. It is very important to keep

track of these selections because your caterer willneed this information. Remember to mark the

card with initials or names so that in case your

guests dont fill out the name, you will knowwho they are! You will also need to create a

system to help the servers know which meal to

serve to what guests. The easiest way to do this

is via colour coded cards or accessories.

BUFFET: Buffets are great because they require

little work from the bride, and sometimes they

can be less expensive than a plated meal.However, this is not always the case as you need

to offer guests multiple entree choices (caterers

will need to over prepare for the additional need).

Avoid cattle calling and arrange for staff to escort

tables to the buffet stations for a less chaotic

dining experience.

FAMILY STYLE:Cant decide between plated

or buffet? A family style meal is the best of both

worlds. Your guests get to enjoy creating their

own portions by serving themselves like a buffetyet get to stay seated like a plated meal. Beware

of overcrowded tables with this choice keep thecenterpieces small and seat fewer guests at the

table!

HOR DOEUVRES ONLY: Tray passed or

table-placed hor doeuvres are another great idea.

However, they dont always save money! Talk toyour caterer about options and price against a full

meal choice. Be sure to orchestrate your evening

so guests wont expect a full meal. This by theway is a perfect choice for the post-ceremony

luncheon


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Intricate details

and great

attention todetail is what

best describes

SOPHIAS

CAKERYs

winning art-piece

of a cake at the

Canal Walk bridal

fair in Cape Town.

The type of lace-

like patterns

which could be

found on a

couture garment

created the base

of the tiers as a

delicate iced-

ribbon was

wrapped around

the third tier ever

so gracefully,

creating just the

right amount of

detail to make

the cake

award-winning.


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mmaaggiiccaall wwoorrlldd..


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More and more Grooms nowadays are

opting out of the traditional BachelorParty. Instead, they are choosing to

have outings where they can just relax

and hang with friends.Here are a few ideas:

- Organize a camping trip.

- Get box seats to your favouritesporting event.

- Go on a golf outing. Golf can be a

great time to relax and reflect with yourfriends before you step down that aisle.

- Road trip to a destination of your

choice.- Charter a fishing boat with a bunch of

your friends.

- Organize a sports tournament with allof your friends. Have prizes for the

winning team. Some suggestions: Flag

Football, Soccer, Basketball, Beach

Volleyball- Sky diving- Rent a speed boat.

- Paint Balling

- Go on a Booze Cruise- Whitewater Rafting

- Head back to your old college

town & spend the weekend visitingyour old watering holes.(www.thegroomguide.com)

DurbanSuncoast & Entertainment World

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Johannesburg

Sound Worx Entertainment

Tel: +27(0)11 793 1955

www.soundworx.co.za

Cape TownKarma

Tel: +27(0)21 438 7773

www.karmalounge.co.za

Top wedding entertainment ideas:

(1) Have a great DJ that plays the songs that youlike & allows you to put together a list of all yourfavourites. If you like live music then you must

have a live band, jazz band or a more traditional

music group. This is a great alternative to a DJ.(2) A harpist could play during the ceremony, tokeep your guests entertained whilst you sign the

register or have them play throughout yourreception.(3) A firework display is a great way to

end a perfect day and Pyrotechnics have alsobecome a very popular option. (4) Close up

magicians are a wonderful and popularentertainment idea. (5) Want a delicious

entertainment idea, how about a chocolatefountain? Chocolate fountains are also a great

way of getting guests to mingle and are greatconversation starters for guests that dont know

each other. (6) A great idea for an outdoorsummer wedding is to have stilt walkers andjugglers, also great for a Victorian or Vintage

wedding theme.(www.theweddingideasblog.co.uk)


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Theres just so much that goes into a wedding, that sometimes a simple thank you or

congratulations tends to become not enough so the best next thing is the many gifting

options available to both the bridal couple and guests. There is a lot of gift

exchanging in a wedding, theres those that the bridal couple gives to their entourage

(best man, bridesmaids) and those that they give their guests (the favours), this is a

souvenir to thank their guests for sharing their special day with them. Then there is

the gifts which come from the guests to the bridal couple, to say congratulations.

Gifts are also exchanged between the bridal couples family. The brides family

prepare gift trays for the groom which is exchanged before the big day and the same

happens for the bride on the wedding day. Well actually there are so many reasons to

give gifts during a celebration like a wedding, even the groom should surprise his wife-

to-be with a little something special. The most important thing to remember is that it

is the thought behind the gift or favour that should count and not the gift itself.

Just as with any big show, your wedding day

will not be perfect but thats okay. Whileyou cannot plan ahead for every little

detail or problematic situation that may

arise, you can arm yourself with some

helpful advice to be prepared at alltimes for any potential wedding mistakes. But before you begin planning your special

day, consider these five biggest wedding preparation and planning mistakes that

brides-to-be often make.(www.myweddingideas.net)

Not Budgeting Costs

Not Giving Yourself Enough Time

Not Delegating Responsibilities

Not Hiring a Wedding Planner or Someone You TrustNot Full Considerin the Venue and DetailsLearn to Laugh Off Those Wedding Mistakes Pre-wedding preparation, while

helpful, will inevitably miss some little detail of your big day. These wedding mistakes

(or, more likely, minor blips) are to be expected and may even provide a funny

moment for you and your fianc to laugh about in the future. Wedding mistakes do and

will happen, but you shouldnt be bothered by them.

Simply go on with the show and smile,no one will know the difference


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Choosing a wedding venue has more to dowith your resources and the number ofguests you would like in attendance thananything else. The venue forms a majorpart in the total cost on the wedding, sobe prepared. Couples getting married in

South Africa have a wide variety ofromantic, first class wedding venues available to them. Popular wedding venues inSouth Africa include pristine beaches, the breathtaking Winelands, a first class hotel andmore recently, the amazing game parks of South Africa. This is a chance to experience aromantic wedding in the wild . Decide what kind of wedding you want to host. The firstthing to do once you have decided on a possible venue is to book an appointment and doa site inspection. Find out if this really is the ideal venue for you. Most venues charge acost per head for food and drink plus venue hire. Couples should not only take into accountthe look and feel of the venue, but also all the hidden costs that come along with it. Thesecosts could include additional hire charge for tables, chairs, lectern, and entertainment.Make up a full list of costs and charges as you go along. Find out what equipment andfacilities are included in the cost and what needs to be hired. Remember that if you have

your reception at a restaurant you will not have to hire tables, chairs, cutlery and the rest.If, however, you want your wedding in a marquee or hall, you should take all of theseextra costs into consideration and include it all in your final budget . Many weddingvenues in South Africa provide equipment such as lectern, tables, table cloths chairs,cutlery, music, catering, waiters etc. Also, if you plan on staying the night at the weddingvenue, find out if this is included in the price. After everything is inspected and allquestions have been asked, make sure you receive a written confirmation of everythingthat has been agreed upon.

Durban

Sibaya Casino &

Entertainment KingdomTel: +27(0)31 580 5000

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Johannesburg

Lamori

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Cape Town

RIJKS Country House

Tel: +27(0)23 230 1006

www.africanpridehotels.com/rjks

Important questions that need tobe asked:

What time do you leave the venue

and is it extra charge after midnight?Is there an additional hiring fee forthe venue? Is there sufficient parkingat the venue? Is the gratuity includedin the cost? Is there a time limit for

the music especially if the venue is ina residential area? Are the

decorations included? Whatequipment and facilities are includedand what needs to be hired? Is there

special seating for the elderly andchildren. Remember children can get

fidgety so ask if there are play rooms.Are there disabled facilities if it isneeded? Are there changing

rooms/toilets on the premises?

Ask yourself:Is there suitable accommodation for out of town

guests? Is the recept ion area a reasonable distancefrom the ceremony and is it hard

to find? Will the guests feel comfortable in thevenue you have chosen e.g. Disabled,

elderly and children? Does the venue suit yourbudget? Is the venue capable of meeting you and

your partners needsRemember that this is your wedding, so do whatmakes you happy and pick avenue that is ideal for you www.honeymoon.safari.co.za

The du Boirs

Boutique Lodge &

Functions Venue

(Waterfall, KZN)


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Certain venues offer couples an

almost ready setting with not much

need for them to have decor added

to the existing area. Venues such as

the one below allows for a stunning

scenic background for the ceremony

all while saving the couple money

and creating a gorgeous setting.

If you choose to go for an outdoor

setting then try not to interfere too much

with the natural surroundings. Rather

work around natures colourful palette &

accentuate certain areas which can be

highlighted through the use of bright

colours such as the use of yellow against

the green grass displayed above.Photo: www.maharaniweddings.com

Photo: www.maharaniweddings.com


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Take a cruise honeymoon...this type of vacation will allow one to see

beautiful destinations in the world in an affordable way.

The best ofeverything. Anyone who has ever been on a cruise

knows how much fun it is. This is an all-inclusive vacation, offering

one the opportunity to enjoy the best of everything without

worrying about how much they are spending. This is a definiteadvantage for young honeymooners. The couple can indulge in

world-class fine dining and fun activities without spending any extramoney. And the cruise line really does offer a lot for the money that

you are paying. In most cases, one can enjoy a cruise vacation for thecost of just accommodation elsewhere. You will be hard-pressed to

find another venue that offers such top of the line service, gourmet

foods and activities at such a steal. And you can do as much or aslittle as you want on the cruise ship. You can eat as much as you

want without paying any extra. You can enjoy all the activities or

you can choose to relax on your own private balcony, sleep the day

away, enjoy a book on the deck, watch a movie, take a swim in the pool, or pamper yourself witha spa treatment. The options on the boat are limitless and newlyweds can take this opportunityto enjoy their new start in life together.

New and exciting places. With cruises, one will also have the opportunity to see new and

exciting places all over the world. NB. This will depend on the area that your ship is travelling.

2-3 months before your wedding date isenough time to book your wedding day

transportation. Before making anappointment to visit a

transportation company,you should have an idea of:

How many passengers will be in the

vehicle. Know your budget. Car Preference& colour. All locations pick-ups and drop-offs

and the timesType of Vehicles

What types of cars or limos do you haveavailable? How many passengers can the limohold comfortably? Ask to see the car that you

will be using on your wedding day. Whatcolours do they have, interior and exterior.

Condition of VehiclesWhat year and model is the car? Is the car in

good condition? Always visit the company andlook at the cars.

Look at both the interior and exterior.Chauffeurs

How will the chauffeur be dressed? Do thechauffeurs provide good service. Will the

chauffeur know the route to all your locations?Price

How does the company charge...by hour, bypackage? Do they charge extra for long

distances? What is the overtime charge?

What's included in the price?(drinks, red carpet, snacks)

TippingIs the tip already included?

*Tipping rules: 10% tip is alright,15% is average, 20% is for great service. Durban

East Coast Limousines

Tel: +27(0)31 7016803

[email protected]

Johannesburg

Rolce Royce for Hire

Tel: +27(0)86 111 7233

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Cape Town

Velocity Cars & Limousine Services

Tel: +27(0)21 696 9292

www.velocitycars.co.za

DiscountsAre there discounts for off season or non-Saturday weddings? Is there a discount if

more than one vehicle is booked? Is there adiscount if you book your stag and stagette

vehicles with the same company?Directions

Is your driver familiar with your differentlocations? * It's always a good idea to sendthe company written instructions and/or a

map to all your locations.Check ReferencesDoes the company have any references that

you can check?* Checking references is a good thing.

ConfirmationContact the company whenever there have

been changes made to your schedule orlocations. Your contract should include: the

type, size and colour of car; pick-up anddrop-off information with the times. Confirm

your reservation with the transportationcompany 1 week before your wedding date.Ask them if they have all the directions to

your differentdestinations.www.frugalbride.com


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Thinking about your wedding

invitations! The options are many...so

you're unsure where to begin? Use

this handy checklist to concentrate

your thoughts and zero in on yourdream invite.

What STYLE are you looking for?

- Traditional

- Modern

- A blend of the traditional and

modern

- Casual and funky

- Handmade-style paper

Any thoughts on theLETTERING?

- Traditional

- Engraving

- Calligraphy

- Modern type

TheSIZE

- Plain envelope size

- Traditional folded- Portrait/ Landscape/ Square

WORDING- Grandparents/ Uncle as hosts

- Bride's parents as hosts

- Groom's parents as hosts

- Both parents as hosts

Durban

Crystal PrintTel: +27(0)31 201 1785

www.crystalprint.blogspot.com

Johannesburg

Fralenco

Tel: +27(0)11 764 3893

www.fralenco.co.za

Cape Town

The Fairy FactoryTel: +27(0)21 557 4912

www.thefairyfactory.co.za

NAMES AND INFORMATIONto be

listed

- Bride, Groom (need we even say it!!)

- Bride's parents

- Groom's parents

- Wedding date and time

- Wedding venue name and address

- Reception venue name and address

- Hosts contact address

SPECIAL

REQUESTS/INSTRUCTIONS to be

included

- Gifts (If you do not expect gifts)

- Direction to the Venue

(A new or little known wedding venue)

- Url of your wedding webpage

- Reply Card

Now that you have a game plan, start

meeting with stationers and designers.

Read magazines. Look at the invitations

your friends and family selected. Finally,

place your order at three months and be all

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Important Things To ConsiderWhen Choosing a

Wedding PhotographerExperience Level - Has this person photographed other weddings? Does he/she do thisfor a living or for fun?

Photographic Style - Are the images that you are shown. What you would like to see?There are "buzz" words flying about everywhere about photojournalism, formal, classiccandid, and so on. Do you want a mixture of black and white or only colour photos?

Truth in Advertising - Is this the photographer that will be photographing your weddingor will they send in whomever is available. Don't be shocked, this happens more often thanyou can imagine. Be certain that you know which photographer is going to be there and

that you see HIS/HER work and meet with that individual face to face.

Personality - Is the photographer that you meet someone that youcan get along with? Is the "chemistry" there?

Appearance - Ask the photographer how he/she intends to dress.Is this person well groomed?

Price Range - Although, the last thing you want to do is shop byprice, is this person within your budget? If not, is he or she worththe price difference? Make sure you understand what everything

costs, including reprints and albums.

Delivery - How long does it take to get your proofs back, thank youcards, your finished album, your bridal portrait, etc.?

Offering - Whether it's a la carte or a package, do you understandwhat you are getting? Is there any room for changes and will it costto do so? Sometimes the packages are fixed, sometimes they can becustomized, in any case, ask. How much time will he/she spend?What if you need more time? Make sure that you know what'scoming.

Contract - Do you understand the contract. Is it fair? Is everythingspelled out? When it comes down to going to court, only what isWRITTEN really counts, not what was promised. Make sure that youhave no doubts before signing. Read it ALL.

What about deposits and payments? What does it say aboutcancellations and the photographer not being there? If thephotographer protests, ask him why? This is one area NOT to takelightly. You could be disappointed for a long time.

References - A personal reference is always the best and peoplelove to talk. Get a list of references from the photographer andcheck them out personally. A photographer who doesn't havereferences or is afraid to give them to you may not be the personthat you need to hire.

Durban

Nzo Ntuli Photography

Tel: +27(0)83 503 3915

www.nzontuli.com

Paramount Digital Studio

Tel: +27(0)31 577 9988

www.paramountstudios.co.za

Johannesburg

Carolien Joubert Photography

Tel: +27(0)82 554 8906

www.carolienjoubert.co.za

Simply Me Photography

Tel: +27(0)83 298 9446

www.simplyme.co.za

Cape Town

A SHOOT Photography

Tel: +27(0)82 442 0689

www.ashoot.co.za

Rinda Photography

Tel: +27(0)84 616 0063

www.rindaphotgraphy.co.za


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Movie Must-See

before your big dayFather of the Bride (1991) An all time classic for all youemotional daddys girls... Steve Martin stars in this remakeof the 1950 Vincente Minnelli classic as shoe executiveGeorge Banks, whose happily married existence hits abump when he greets his daughter Annie (Kimberly

Williams), home from a semester studying in Europe.She tells her father that she is engaged to be married.When the shocked George asks to whom, she says hisname is Bryan (George Newbern) and that he is an"independent communications consultant." George is evenmore shocked when he finds out what the wedding willcost (when George goes through the card file for invitedwedding guests and is told someone is deceased, Georgechirps, "He died? That's great!"). As George is ignoredduring the mad preparations for the wedding, he wistfullylooks back to all the good times he has had with Annie andsadly looks forward to the time when he loses his little girl. (Source: www.hollywood.com Photo: Touchstone Pictures)

Shania Twain has releasedphotos from her

New Years Day wedding toFrederic Thiebauld in

Puerto Rico.Twain is shown wearing her

strapless wedding dress,purchased from a smallboutique in Switzerland,

while her groom carries her

Calvin Klein sandals. Thecouple said their vows on thebeach at sunset...awww!!!

(Source:www.celebritybrideguide.com)


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My

WeddingThoughts

Colour

Style

Theme

NB. Also think of the colour you will

like to wear for the different days

you dont want them to clash

much with you decor

Guests

draft a list and

estimate numbers,

this will assist you

with venue options

and decisions

Budget, Budget, Budget...

Think about how much you

want to spend on the

wedding, also if the costs

are going to be shared

with the families this is

one of the most important

thoughts as it will allow

you to know just how

elaborate you can go with

your planning

Take into consideration what type of wedding

reception you would like to have. Will this take

place immediately after the ceremony at the same

venue? This also depends on what time you want to

have the actual ceremony. You could go for a dayceremony and then serve lunch or be different and

have a high tea at 3pm or are you more for a sit

down dinner after an evening ceremony?

Use these thought boxes as a starting

point for your mind-map and then go

crazy with your imagination.

Add-in more boxes as you go and you

will soon be ready to kick-off your

planning with less stress and

more enjoyment


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board, which will portray the vision for

your wedding.

The easiest way to create an inspiration

board is definitely on the computer: all

you have to do is scan magazine images,add photographs of objects and places

that inspire you, along with all the

images you downloaded from theInternet and create an inspiration board

with a photo and image editing software.The way you create your inspiration

board is not important, creating it iswhats most important.

What is it used for?

An inspiration board can be very usefulto show your vendors, as well as your

decorator, wedding planner, florist,photographer and cake stylist so thatthey may understand what type of look

you want for your wedding. A wedding

inspiration board will help keep you

focused and prevent you from buyingthings that do not fit the vision you

have for your wedding.

In order to create an unforgettable

wedding day, every single detail counts,

especially the inspiration that will allowyou to organize an amazing wedding,

which will surprise everyone andeverything. Where to start? Simple: with

an inspiration board.

What is an inspiration board?

Also known as a wedding story board, a

wedding inspiration board is a collage ofimages and photographs which

represent the spirit and tone of yourwedding. This collage will help decide

the weddings colour palette, theme,decorating ideas and other details, all of

which as the name says will be the

inspiration for your wedding.

How to start?

An inspiration board is created withimages selected from magazines,

websites, personal photographs,

catalogues, etc., basically anything thatspeaks to you and portrays what you

have envisioned for your wedding.

Whenever you come across images that

you like, clip them and keep them in afolder or in a file on the computer. If you

feel like making a real inspiration board,

you can always print out the images you

have saved on the computer, cut outmagazine pages, collect fabric swatches,

small objects and paste everything on acard board or bulletin Source: www.stylishweddingideas.com

Source: www.stylemepretty.com

Start your planning by thinking of which

colours you like or if you have a desired

theme for your wedding

then gather, compile and have fun!


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email

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and the best boards will be

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