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Welcome to the WeddingLovely Lookbook!

WeddingLovely started a little over a year ago — I wanted a dedicated resource to find the best

wedding invitation designers worldwide, so I built it myself. WeddingInviteLove launched in

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Even better, WeddingLovely has expanded to include two of my favorite friends — Marit joined

as Creative Director in Jan 2012 and Julia joined as Chief Technical Officer in Mar 2012. We’re

working on what we love, and I am both so proud of what we’ve built so far and so excited for

how much more we have planned for the future!

I hope you enjoy our Spring Lookbook!

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Table of ContentsArticles � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 6

Invitation Etiquette: Suggestions on How to Properly Invite Guests to your Wedding � � � � � � � � � 6

Invitation Breakdown: The Details, the Options, & Everything In Between � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 10

Why Hire a Calligrapher? � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 14

What to Expect From Your Photographer on your Wedding Day � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 16

6 Reasons to Schedule an Engagement Shoot � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 20

How a Wedding Planner Can Help You � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 25

Wedding Planner vs. Wedding Coordinator: Why You Need Both � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 26

Tips for Picking the Right Wedding Venue � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 29

Planning Tips For An Outdoor Wedding � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 32

How to Make the Best out of a Rainy Wedding Day � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 35

Five Tips for Making a Toast � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 36

Why You Should Hire a Videographer � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 39

Washington DC-Based Wedding Vendors � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 40Stationers & Calligraphers � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 41

Photographers � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 44

Planners & Coordinators � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 46

Videographers � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 47

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Invitation Etiquette: Suggestions on how to properly invite guests to you wedding

So you are engaged…literally you think “what could possibly be more exciting than that?” And then it’s time to pick your dress… you look like a fairytale princess and it’s these best moment of your life. Then before you know it, you’ve picked a date, chosen the most perfect venue…EVER, decided on your flowers (original, affordable and exotic all at the same time and how you did it nobody will ever guess), booked a DJ who rocks, and a photographer who promises to make your entire wedding party look like supermodels. What could possibly be left now that all your wedding dreams are all coming true? Yes! Yes! your wedding invitations… screams the stationer. Oops, was that my outside voice? Sorry about that. Anyhoo… Shouldn’t your guests open their mailbox to find your invitation screaming…”Oh, you so wanna come to this shindig!” After all it’s not a party until their invited, right?

Getting them to the PartyOnce upon a time, a long time ago, in a galaxy far away… wedding invitations came in two colors- white and off-white– and the hardest decision you had to make was whether they were engraved or not. We’ve come a long way and it’s now big world of choice. Don’t get overwhelmed by your options. Consider a few keys things when choosing what works for you:

Be You – keep your invitation style as close to your personality as possible. Don’t rock the bling and bedazzle your invitation unless that’s your style. Guests should not open your invitation, see your full name in bold zebra print and say who the heck is this from because they don’t recognize you in your invitation.

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Be Creative – your invitation should match the style of your event. Now that doesn’t mean you can’t think outside the box a little. A formal sit dinner for 200? Turn it up a notch and instead of the classic black and white engraved invitation, engrave white ink on dark colored stock, or add a brightly colored or patterned envelope liner. A wee bit o’the Irish…work some plaid. Boating enthusiasts…anchors away!

Be Careful – there are many extremely talented and reputable vendors to be found on line and in your neighborhood. Do your research. Before purchasing invitations from anyone, really understand what you will be getting for money. Don’t be afraid to ask questions or order samples of their work. Peek at your favorite blogs including this one for preferred vendors, ask your married friends who they used and recommend. Then pick a few designers who match your style and start an honest conversation with them.

Be Calm – it takes a village to put on a wedding and that means there will be a lot of voices and opinions clamoring to be heard as visions of sugar plum fairies dance in your head. Remember

everyone is entitled to an opinion but not always a vote unless they are holding the checkbook. If so then listen close! Otherwise, refrain from the overwhelming desire to shout “because I am the bride that’s why” and consider that most of those people have your best interest at heart. So it may be a good thing when its suggested you take a break from obsessively combing blogs looking for invitations. Listen to the voices of reason and the squeals of your piggy bank. Take breaks so you keep perspective. You’ll make better choices.

It’s all in the DetailsA wedding invitations sole purpose is to invite your guests and to tell them when where they should show up if they are even remotely interested seeing you marry the love of your life and perhaps partake in a bit of feasting and merriment while they’re at it. So once you find one you like, here is a quick primer in 140 characters or less on getting them written right:

• He /She who pays invites. Invitations are issued by the holder of the checkbook or checkbook(s).

• All invitation phrasing is in the third person. Use “their” not “our.”

• Spell out all words. Yep, all of them.• Do not abbreviate. Only exceptions are

Mr., Dr., Mrs., Jr., Sr. and Ms.• Going to the chapel or not. You “request the

honor” of a guests presence as it’s naughty to “request the pleasure” in a house of worship.

• What’s in a name? If her parents invite, first and middle for her and full name for him. Both parents invite – first and middle only for him and her.

• Days and dates are always spelled out. Always.• The time. The hour is “at” and followed by

o’clock except at noon. Married on the half hour is “half after” or “half past”. No caps please.

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• The year. The word “and” is either in or out but the first word in the year line is always capitalized.

• Location. Location. Use the complete name of the facility. The street address of your location is only needed if you’re not using a map or direction card.

• Only punctuation used on invitations are commas. Period.

• Do not print zip code on invitation. If they really need it they can find it on the envelope.

Traditional invitations consist of eleven lines and they are the:

1. Invitational Line - this line tells your guest who is extending the invitation. While, traditionally invitations are sent by the bride’s parents, they may also be issued by the bride and groom or a combination of the bride and groom and their parents.

2. Request Line - the request line invites your guests to your wedding. The wording varies according to the type of service and where your wedding is held. “Request the honour ( honor) of your presence” is always used when the wedding is in a house of worship as you cannot request the pleasure of one’s company in God’s house. Weddings held at a club, reception hall or residence use “Request the pleasure of your company.”

3. Bride’s Name - the brides first and middle name should appear when the invitation is issued by her parents. If invitation is issued by bride and groom her full name is written.

4. Joining Word - the word “to” is used to join the names of the bride and groom on invitations issued by the parents. The word “and” is used on invitations issued by the bride and groom.

5. Groom’s Name - the grooms full given name should always appear unless the invitation is issued by both the bride and

grooms parents, then only his first and middle name is required.

6. Date Line - the day of the week and the date of the month should be both spelled out i.e. Saturday, the twenty -ninth of July The day of the week can be proceed by “on” but is not necessary.

7. Year Line - you can choose to write the year with as “Two thousand and thirteen” or “Two thousand thirteen” either is fine. Just remember the first word in the year line is always capitalized.

8. Time Line - the time always appears on one line and is preceded by “at.” No uppercase letters are used. The word o’clock should always follow the hour except when married at noon. For weddings held on the half hour, they are written as “half after” or “half past” followed by the hour. Ex. half after four o’clock in the afternoon.

9. Location - the name of the facility where your wedding will take place appears on this line. The complete name of the facility is used.

10. Address - the street address is only necessary when there is more than one of the facility with the same name in the same town. The street address is not used when maps or direction cards are included.

11. City & State - the last line of your invitation shows the names of the city and star where you wedding is being held. Both city and state are included but not the zip code.

Anita is the owner/designer at 2BSquared Designs, an oddly named but decidedly cute invitation and design studio specializing in refreshingly different wedding stationery. Small quantities or large... great design at an affordable price can be found here.

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Invitation Breakdown: The Details, the Options, and Everything in Between

Invitations seem to be the first thing that make the whole wedding process “real” for most brides. You’re taking all the details you’ve been organizing for the past however many months and putting them down on paper to send out into the world. Family and friends will come witness, not only you and your fiance getting married, but all the hard work you’ve put into pulling this event together and making it perfect.

So, of course, you want your invitations to be perfect as well. The basic invitation suite can be broken down into a few simple pieces… some are must-have’s, some are nice-to-have’s and some are added bonuses. Now, I realize that you might put some pieces in different categories and that’s perfectly fine. These are just the most popular pieces I have found with my clients.

The Must Have’s• The invitation with names, date, time and location• Reception information• RSVP with clear return date and postage paid for returning (and is the correct size for postal regulations)• Mailing envelope

The Nice-to-Have’s• Directions or at least addresses of the important venues for the day• Map• Accommodation information• Inner envelope

by Kristen Becker of Five Dot Design

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Bonus!• Things to do in the area• Itinerary for the weekend• Wedding website information

The next question I get from clients involves etiquette and timelines. I’m a fan of Miss Manners, but I’m also a fan of tweaking some of the etiquette rules to fit your needs and your preference. In the end, this is your wedding and I want to make sure you feel comfortable with how we proceed with your invitations.

Save the Dates.Send them? Don’t send them? My advice is if you have a majority of your guests that will be traveling and they will either need to save for their trip in or make accommodations, a Save the Date should be sent out. Same goes for if you’re wedding is on a holiday weekend, close to a major holiday or on a popular date (like 10.11.12). In the end, those guests will appreciate the opportunity to plan. It’s best to send Save the Dates out within six to eight months of the wedding and if international travel will be asked of your guests, twelve months notice is best.

Invitations.Working backwards from the wedding date seems to make most sense when it comes to invitations. They should be sent out six to eight weeks prior to the wedding, ten to twelve weeks if you’re sending international invitations (and don’t forget international return postage). The earlier you start the design process, the better, so beginning to think about invitations, addresses, etc. around four to six months before sending out your invitations is best. When I work with a client, I provide a timeline of important dates for us to work by so everyone is on the same schedule.

Addressing.This one is always a bit confusing, especially because formal etiquette when addressing invita-tions sometimes goes to the wayside. Proper etiquette would have you addressing an outer envelope with proper salutation (Mr. and Mrs., Miss, etc.) and an inner envelope addressing the guest(s) by their first names or nicknames:

outer : Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Holbrookinner : Steve and Mary or Mr. and Mrs. Holbrook

outer : Ms. Jennifer Smithinner : Jennie

Let’s talk about design.The internet has taken wedding invitations beyond the traditional catalog of white paper with foil borders. There are literally dozens of options to choose from when it comes to not only the style of your invitations, but where you actually find your dream invitations.

There seem to be three choices when it comes to invitations: custom, semi-custom and catalog. When hiring a custom invitation designer, you work with that designer to choose the right papers, wording, fonts, colors, etc. to make sure your invitations are tailored to you.

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Semi-custom invitations are usually found on sites like etsy.com and a few boutique stationery stores where you’re able to modify particular details of the design, such as color schemes, paper or fonts.

Catalog invitations leave less room for modifications, but are a more cost effective choice.

Custom invitations are a great way to personalize your wedding. I’m a custom invitation designer, so I speak best to this option as opposed to the other two options for invitations (but I’ll note that I have a semi-custom line available). Custom invitations are more of an investment than the other two options (though I’ve known brides to spend just as much on semi-custom or catalog invitations as others have on custom invitations, so it really does come down to design preference!). However, custom invitations lend themselves to a more personalized and appropriate look for your wedding.

When creating a custom invitation suite and then also having ceremony and reception pieces created by the same designer, there is a consistent look from your first introduction of the wedding to your guests (the invitations) to the final farewell

and show of gratitude to your guests (favors and thank you notes). The paper choices, fonts, colors and overall style and tone of the event are carried through from start to finish, keeping a polished look throughout the day. Often, when I’m create a piece for a client, I consult with the event designer, florist and/or wedding planner to get an overall sense of the wedding to ensure the paper goods will not be disconnected from the rest of the decor. For example, if the client wants to use pink and navy and her florist tells me there will be touches of yellow or a particular flower used prominently throughout the wedding, I can suggest incorporating those details into her design or offer more options in terms of paper choices, printing method, graphics or even shape of the design to fit into the grand scheme of the wedding.

When determining the style of your invitations, it’s best to take in the overall picture of your wedding- what will the bridal party wear, what would you like your guests to wear, what style is your venue, what colors are you using and what shades will you use? A laid back, casual affair would be more suited with modern fonts, little frill and informal wording. On the opposite side of the spectrum, if you’re wanting your guests to arrive in evening wear, you might go for more traditional script fonts paired with an elegant pattern or more regal color palette. It’s important the style of the invitation reflects the feel of the wedding — it could be quite embarrassing for guests to show up under or over dressed because the style of the invitation didn’t match up with the actual wedding. This is something your designer can help you achieve by helping you choose appropriate paper, fonts and color choices.

In the end, the invitation is the first true, visual impression your guests get of your wedding, so give ‘em something to talk about!

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Tips:• Ask the postage worker to hand-cancel your

wedding invitations (don’t worry- they’ve done this before). If the line is long and the worker asks you to leave the box to stamp later, I suggest asking when they’re less busy time of the day might be, and either bring the invitations back to witness the process or call and ask if it has been done.

• Wedding invitations, in most cases, will weigh more than standard postage will cover. It’s best to hold off on purchasing postage until you either have a sample to weigh or your designer has provided a weight to you.

• Reception information can be provided at the bottom of the invitation

• Be sure to order 15%-20% over your final invitation count to allot for last minute guests, addressing mistakes or samples for vendors/family/friends that might like a copy.

• Be mindful of when your caterer will need food numbers and plan your RSVP accordingly. Giving yourself plenty of time to assign seating and have place cards printed up will save last minute scrambles.

• Begin seating guests you know will be attending your wedding right away. then fill in the rest of the seating charts as RSVPs are returned to get a jump start. time goes very quickly once the invitations go out, so keeping yourself ahead of the game and organized will only help you in the end.

Kristen Becker is the owner/designer at Five Dot Design. She will give your invitations that wow factor- you want your guests to let out a *gasp* when they break that envelope seal.

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Why Hire a Calligrapher?

I guess some consider calligraphy to be a luxury, not a necessity in their wedding planning process. Yes, hand calligraphy does cost more than the computer generated alternative, this is because of the time, experience, and eye for detail needed to execute accuracy, but a calligrapher is also one of the least costly vendors on your list, and yet can do an important thing – relieve you of a time consuming responsibility and set the tone for your wedding day. Calligraphy enhances your invitations creating a ‘wow’ factor when they arrive at your guest’s home, which makes hiring a calligrapher a worthwhile investment!

The first thing your guest is going to see that is associated with your wedding is their invitation envelope in their mailbox. Seeing calligraphy on an envelope will immediately call attention to your invitation. Calligraphy will add elegance and sophistication creating anticipation to attend your event.

Each envelope becomes a small gift to your guest as they see their names inked in beautiful writ-ing – your invitation and envelope will become an everlasting memoir of your day. Lettering can portray a formal or informal feel, but either way, it shows your attention to detail.

Usually all that is expected of you is that you have a typed guest list, order extra envelopes and book approx 3 months ahead to be sure you have your envelopes back and ready to go out at least 8 weeks before the event date. Pricing can vary due to geographical location and skill level.

You spend a lot on your invitation suite, why not complete them making them beautiful inside AND out. And don’t forget about table, place cards and signs, all this can be taken care of by hiring a calligrapher.

by Lynda Asprinio of Write Away For You Calligraphy

Lynda is the owner of Write Away For You Calligraphy, a hand-inscribed calligraphy service specializing in addressing envelopes and reception cards for your wedding and special events. Serving nationwide!

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For most people, their wedding day is the first time in their life they’ve ever been in front of a professional photographer’s camera lens. This can be some scary stuff, especially if you’re camera shy or perhaps a bit awkward in photographs normally. I am definitely in the latter category, by the way. If you’ve done your homework and selected a great wedding photographer (you are checking out WeddingPhotoLove, after all!), I give you full permission to relax! Repeat after me: “I am in good hands.” Feel better? Good. I’m going to make you feel even more at ease by giving you a few things to expect from your photographer on your wedding day.

Professionalism, Promptness & “What on Earth is She Doing?”Professionalism is a given if you’ve hired someone carefully based on their work, passion and reputation. Your photographer(s) should of course be polite and friendly as well as arrive on time and dressed appropriately. You’ll find that many wedding photographers show up a bit early to “location scout.” My partner and I call location scouting “light hunting” and may or may or may not converse with each other exclusively in a Steve Irwin accent while doing so. You will find a lot of photographers to be a little odd, but ultimately harm-less. You may glance out your window and find your photographer laying on the grass or walking in circle with an outstretch palm. Perhaps you’ll begin to fret thinking the competent professional you hired is on drugs, but it’s more likely they’re checking angles and the way the light falls on their hand. In fact, I use this hand trick often. I’m sure it looks very weird. You may be asked to move closer to a window for your make up touch ups or other “getting ready” shots, and don’t be alarmed if you see your photographer cleaning up around the hotel room, we’re just staging the scene and lighting it so everything looks the best it can. Again, you are in good hands!

What to Expect from Your Photographer on Your Wedding Day

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Direction & Striking a Pose.A photographer’s ability to direct a subject is just behind light hunting on the important skills list. Most couples are not models or celebrities and need some gentle direction while being photo-graphed to feel at ease and make great photos. Your photographer may have you act out gestures, walk together holding hands or pose you in that perfect light they found light hunting. You should also expect your photographer to fine tune poses by asking you to make small adjustments such as “drop that shoulder” or “lift your chin.” There is a whole science behind posing, just know that your photographer is making you look fabulous with these little tweaks! Some poses may feel unnatural, but trust us…you will look great! Zach and Jody Gray, amazing wedding photographers from Nashville, TN like to say “feels weird, looks good!”

If you’re confused by your photographer’s direction, ask them to physically show you what they mean so that you can mirror them. (Note: Some photographers take a very hands-on ap-proach so if that sort of thing gives you the

creeps, be sure to let them know!) We find our couples are more relaxed with us demonstrating instead of dictating poses and usually a couple seeing James in a pigeon toe stance gets me some great natural laughing photos. You can’t take yourself too seriously in this industry!

A Note on “Uncle Bobs.”For those new to the term “Uncle Bob”, that is the probably slightly impolite way we wedding photographers refer to relatives of the bride who bring their own camera to the wedding and photograph over our shoulder. The trouble with this seemingly harmless uncle or aunt shooting along with the photographer is, among other things, no one is sure where to look or who to take direction from. This leaves you with a lovely group photo of your family and only half of them are looking at the camera. This is no good and it will certainly affect your final images as well as your professional’s concentration, so we may ask them to stop shooting or wait for us to finish first. I’ve found asking relatives to allow me my shot first and standing aside for them after makes everyone happy.

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The Reception: Forget about it!Expect to mostly forget about your photographer at your reception, in fact you should forget about your photographer at your reception! Your hard work is done; it’s time to cut loose! Unlike the beginning of the day’s in-your-face formals, the reception presents the photographer with a photojournalistic challenge in that they must hang back and catch natural, candid moments. Rather than pester you, the savvy photographer will seek out the maître’d and DJ/band immediately upon arrival to find out all they need to know without ever having to disrupt your celebrations. My partner and I alternate following our couple and shooting crowd reactions and dancing. The best reception photos are often ones taken while you’re unaware you’re being photographed in the first place, so forget about us and have a great time!

Lastly, The Law of Photobooths.If you have one, we will use it. It’s like a moth to a bug zapper… this is immutable science and cannot be helped. We apologize in advance.

Pam Garnett and Dan Barron are photographers at Altared Visions. They are a wedding photography duo with a passion for candid moments and stylish portraits.

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Now that you’re engaged you must be busy planning the details of your big day, from flowers and invites to vendors such as photo and music. With all that is going on it can be easy to overlook this unique stage of your lives. It’s a time filled with anticipation, joy and love; capturing this moment in your life can often be just as exciting as your wedding day.

Whether you are keen on having your photo taken or not, the numerous benefits of taking part in an engagement shoot (popularly referred to as an e-shoot) may not be immediately apparent, so here are a few reasons you shouldn’t pass up the opportunity for that pre-wedding photoshoot!

1. Get yourself some sweet photos!Sounds pretty obvious, right? But as time inches closer to the big day you start to find yourself getting busier and busier. Early in the engagement is the perfect time for an e-shoot; while the excitement of the proposal and visions of the future are still fresh in your mind, that emotion will be clearly evident in your photos.

Sure you’ll have photos on your wedding day, but this is different! Your wedding is the day planned for a party with your family and friends, but this shoot is all about YOU. While the wedding day will flash before your eyes, the e-shoot is slow paced and allows you to really soak in the time you have together. Grabbing those raw emotions just between the two of you is a rare opportunity and you’ll be glad to have this to look back on when you’re old and grey. Also, wouldn’t it be great to have some fab photos of you NOT in wedding threads? Wedding gowns and tuxedos aren’t exactly our everyday attire.

by James Paul Correia

James Paul Correia Photography

6 Reasonsto Schedule anEngagement Shoot

“Wedding gowns and

tuxedos aren’t exactly our

everydayattire.”

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2. A chance to let loose and get creative.You have an opportunity to take some truly unique photos, different from any you’ve had before, so make good use of it! Start with the location and pick a place that means something to both of you. It can be where you got engaged, a first date or just a very memorable date, where you met (maybe your high school/university). It can be any place that puts you at ease, something familiar that naturally makes you feel good, such as the zoo, a beach, or even your regular coffee shop. Where ever you decide, make it mean something to you.

Don’t forget to get creative! You can create a theme (bake some cookies together) or bring props (maybe you are Scrabble junkies). Whatever it is, think colorful, let loose and tap into your imagination.

3. Your photos are actually pretty useful!Speaking of creativity, your photos aren’t limited to the confines of a picture frame! Many savvy do-it-yourselfers are using their e-shoot photos in many crafty ways. Use them for save-the-date cards, receptions seating charts and table indicators, wedding programs, guest books, or even just a really awesome coffee table book for home.

4. Practice for the big day.Chances are you haven’t had your photos taken by a professional before, so how do you know what to do? On your wedding day you’ll be surrounded by cameras, not just the one you hired. With everything that is going on during the day, it’s great to have one less thing to worry about.

Whether you are camera shy or a photogenic vixen, the e-shoot is a great opportunity to instill confidence and build comfort in front of the camera. It can be daunting to have a camera follow you, it happens to all of us, and it’s best to get that anxiety out of the way in advance. In no time, you’ll stop focusing on the camera and more on each other. Your nerves will calm and your stress will float away. Your interactions with each other will become more natural and you’ll learn to avoid the innate reflex to stiff up and smile directly into the camera.

If you want to really make it a true dry run, try coordinating your e-shoot with your hair and makeup trials; it will allow you the chance to see how they show up in photos.

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5. Letting your photographer get to know YOU.Not only is it good practice for you, it’s also a great trial run for your photographer. It allows him/her to see how you interact; to learn if you are timid or big on the PDA. They will learn about your personalities, whether you are goofy or serious, and how much direction you’ll need or want. It’s a great time to learn about your love story, chat about your wedding plans, and push to see how affectionate you can get in front of the camera. The opposite is also true, you’ll be able to communicate what you like and don’t like, as well as your preference for angles, expressions, lighting, and editing styles. All this will allow them to tailor the photos to make your images more personal and memorable.

6. Getting to know your photographer.It’s great to have your photographer get to know you, but it’s more important that you get to know THEM. Get a taste of their shooting style and learn how they direct you. It will be very similar to how they direct you on the wedding day so you’ll know exactly what to expect. Chat with them about your wedding plans and get tips about planning out the schedule. Your photographer has seen it all

and probably has a ton of advice on how to organize the day and minimize rushing and delays.

Lastly, think about this, you will likely see your photographer more than anyone else on your wedding day … including your fiancé! The e-shoot is a perfect ice breaker to transform your photographer from a ‘stranger’ taking your photos to a ‘friend’ taking your photos. Establish a relationship with your photographer (and all your vendors for that matter). Get to know his personality & hobbies to the point where you feel comfortable enough with them that you’ll look forward to spending time with them on yourwedding day.

By the end of it all you’ll be ready for anything the day throws at you, you’ll have some fantastic photos and you’ll be pumped for the big day! Keep Smiling!

James is the owner of James Paul Carreia Photography.

Capturing real emotions that occur throughout your day and telling a story with

them is what gets him excited about what he does.

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How a Wedding Planner Can Help You by Joyce Scardina Becker, CMP at Events of Distinction

Joyce Scardina Becker is a CMP at Events of Distinction – recipients of 13 international

Gala and Esprit awards for breathtaking designs and

meticulous planning.

With a myriad of details to handle, planning a wedding can be time-consuming for engaged couples, and spare time is often in short supply for brides and grooms who are busy establishing careers or attending school.

You should consider hiring a Wedding Planner for your big day if:

Aside from saving you that precious element of time, there is another fundamental reason why Wedding Planners can be a tremendous benefit to you – they are experts at what they do. The more complex the details of your wedding are, the greater the skills that are required to implement these details flawlessly. So, for the same reasons that many people hire professional accountants to do their taxes, many couples also hire professional planners to do their weddings. The only difference is that weddings are much more fun than taxes!

Successful planning and execution of a wedding requires an understanding of many disciplines –including audio-visual, budgeting and financial analysis, food and beverage, design, entertainment, flowers, graphic design and methods of printing, hospitality law and contracts, lighting, music, photography, transportation, videography and wedding cakes. What separates the pros from the novices is a solid track record of producing hundreds of weddings, maintaining quality relationships with many wedding service pro-viders and keeping current with the latest trends.

This experience gives the Wedding Planner the foundational knowledge to effectively assist you with:

• You don’t have at least 12 hours a week to devote to planning

• Your idea of being creative is copying a wedding that you saw in print or online

• You’re having a destination wedding• You have previously hosted parties where you

spent the entire evening in your kitchen

• Developing a detailed budget• Selecting the best venue(s) • Recommending vendors that fit

with your taste and budget• Scheduling vendor appointments• Performing cost analyses of• vendor proposals• Effectively negotiating contracts

through an understanding of hospitality law

• Organizing the planning process in a logical fashion

• Understanding the flow of a wedding, and developing a detailed timeline, which enables the ceremony, cocktails and reception to run smoothly

• Producing floor plans drawn to scale

• Providing on-site management for your wedding day – overseeing all activities to ensure a flawless execution

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If you’ve chosen to have your wedding at a full service wedding venue, chances are there’s an on-site coordinator who will be there to make sure your day runs smoothly. While that’s certainly a huge weight off of your shoulders, there is a difference between an on-site coordinator and a wedding planner. Although these two individuals strive to work synergistically together and to not compete against one another, many brides and grooms don’t know the difference between the two (other than the fact that they have two different titles). An on-site coordinator does much of what a wedding planner does, but only up to a certain point.

by Melissa Nemitz, Tiny Bubbles Wedding and Event Design

Wedding Plannervs. On-Site Coordinator:Why You Need Both.

“An on-site coordinator’s job description has boundaries, but a wedding planner’s duties are next to unlimited.”

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If you’ve ever watched a wedding related “chick-flick” (Father of the Bride, anyone?!), you have your assumptions of what a typical wedding planner will do. An on-site coordinator’s job description has boundaries, but a wedding planner’s duties are next to unlimited. A destination wedding, for example, requires a planner to help brides and grooms who just aren’t around to deal with all of the necessary details. The same is true for any wedding, destination or otherwise. Your planner is there to get to know the on-site coordinator at your wedding venue personally, as they’ll be working with them quite closely for (in most cases) 9 months or more.

An on-site coordinator does quite a bit to manage the details of your wedding, which is what causes confusion for many brides and grooms. Your on-site coordinator can often give answers about processionals, music selections, and lodging. They see many weddings throughout the seasons, which gives them expertise. However, an on-site coordinator may not be required to do certain things, such as facilitate your rehearsal, in which case, a bride and groom may be left feeling uneasy and insecure. At the end of the day, an on-site coordinator is there to represent the property, but not necessarily the bride and groom them-selves. Rather than managing your every wish for your wedding day, they may be there to make sure you’re getting what you were promised in your venue’s contract, to make sure the kitchen is staffed, and that they’re sound system is working properly. Your wedding planner will be there every step of the way, making sure you’re getting not only what your venue’s contract states, but what all of your vendors’ contracts state. They’ll get to know you and your soon-to-be spouse, and will represent you and your wishes, not just the property.

Make no mistake; there is without a doubt some overlap between a wedding planner and an on-site coordinator. The best suggestion I can give is to interview your on-site coordinator well, identify exactly what their duties include, and hire a wedding planner to pick up where the on-site coordinator leaves off and to fill in any blanks. Your wedding planner will be back at your wedding venue on a very regular basis to prepare things exactly the way you envision them while you’re busy working and living your life in the months leading up to your wedding.

So, if you’ve been trying to weigh the differences between what you’ll get from an on-site coordinator versus what you’ll get from a wedding planner, stop. The bottom line is, you need them both.

Melissa Nemitz is the owner of Tiny Bubbles Wedding & Event Design. They believe that every client, be it a blushing bride, or a client planning a fabulous soiree, should have every opportunity to end up with an event exactly as they pictured it.

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Tips for Picking the Right Wedding Venue

Choosing a setting for your wedding is often one of the first and biggest items to check off your wedding-planning list, and for good reason: the venue lends atmosphere to your event and becomes the aesthetic foundation on which the rest of your style decisions are built. What’s more, your venue’s availability will often dictate your wedding date and, by extension, your bookings with other vendors. So here are a few tips to keep in mind during your hunt for the perfect venue:

StyleAs you research and tour different venues, keep your vision for your wedding in mind. Pay attention to the look and feel of the place, and whether you can see it complimenting your style. Consider choosing a lovely, well-cared-for space that is also flexible, neutral and customizable–a blank canvas for you to make your own (You’d hate to get three months into planning, change your color scheme entirely and then be bummed about the way your dream flowers will clash with the red drapes at your venue).

Vendor flexibilityAsk whether you’ll be able to choose your own vendors, or if the venue will require you to work with specific caterers, cake bakers, bars, etc. Consider choosing a venue that can provide recommendations as to reputable or ‘preferred’ vendors, but will still allow you to make the final choice about who you’ll work with.

One venueYour event will flow more effortlessly, and your guests will likely be more relaxed, if the ceremony and reception are at the same venue. Look for a venue that has separate spaces available for the ceremony and reception, though, to keep the event lively and interesting for your guests.

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Outdoor amenitiesIf you are in love with the idea of an outdoor wedding, choose a venue that can provide the necessary amenities (water, electricity, restrooms and some kind of shelter) to avoid the added stress and expense of trucking in generators and water tanks, renting tents and portable restrooms. Simplicity is key!

Staff and servicesA professional and accommodating venue staff can go a long way in taking the stress out of your big day. A venue with a designated events manager will likely provide all kinds of helpful services, coordination packages and more, and you’ll have a contact person for questions during the planning process. Destination weddingsFor a destination wedding, work with a venue that can also provide lodging, activities, gathering places and transportation for your guests. Not only will all of your guests be in worry-free vacation mode, but you will also be relieved of making sure everyone is entertained and taken care of.

BudgetAsk for a detailed description of what is included in the rental of the venue; Knowing what you’ll have to provide versus what will be provided by the venue will help you determine how it will all fit into your budget. Keep in mind that some venues also come along with food and beverage minimums that should be figured into your budget as well.

Most importantly…Make sure both of you agree that the venue feels like the right place for your celebration!

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Kelsey Motes-Conners is a Weddings + Events Coordinator at Glacier Park Weddings, a stunning outdoor Montana wedding venue at Glacier National Park. Their top priority is your happiness, and coming in a close second: your sanity.

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Whenever most brides envision their day, more and more are leaning outside the traditional indoor wedding and instead are opting for a beautiful outdoor wedding that encompasses their event vision. Be it beachside, in a field or garden, outdoor weddings are so very romantic because it is like Mother Nature is lending a bit of her own glory to your wedding day. Provided you have your logistics and contingency plans worked out, your outdoor wedding can be a glorious, memorable affair.

Choosing a LocationAs with any location, you want to choose something that is meaningful but also practical. In the wedding pictured below, our client actually chose her the backyard of her childhood home for her ceremony. Surrounded by family and friends and the beautiful perennials her mother nurtured throughout the year, the wedding ceremony needed only a few touches to transform it to something spectacular. When searching and scouting for locations, don’t discount non-traditional options. Consider the time of year and what will be growing and in season for your wedding. The more green and lush a garden, yard or field is, the more vibrant everything else appears with it.

The Logistics of an Outdoor WeddingMake sure that you have an area that can serve as a main focal point for your guests to attract their attention. You will also want to make sure it is easily accessible. There needs to be an easy way in and easy way out – don’t forget to take into account elderly or handicapped individuals in your guest list. Fun signage is a great way to ensure that your guests don’t get lost and know where important areas of your event are (e.g., restrooms, event areas, etc.). When your space is vast and large, don’t be afraid to use areas to create lounge or rest areas.

Also be sure to think strategically– as weddings happen within a time frame of four to six hours,

by Terrica Skaggs of Cocktails + Details

Planning Tips foran Outdoor Wedding

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you don’t want any significant downtime with travel, additional set up or “flipping”– a term we use in the industry that entails us moving all of the furniture and decor in one spot and replacing it with another. You can see this above where we had a beautiful garden wedding and then transformed it to an outdoor party with a black and white dance floor, lighting, bars and more. Additionally, there has to be a great flow to the event. There should be an area for your cocktail hour, which can segue into your reception.

Here are some things to consider:• Ensure that your food areas have proper

cover and protection from wind and insects• If you are in a humid area or an area that has

an infestation of mosquitos, sand gnats, etc., see if your location can be sprayed or bring in fans to disperse them. These tiny wedding crashers can and will ruin the experience at your wedding, so don’t take this lightly!

• If your event will go into the evening, consider what you will do for lighting– will you bring in tiki torches, string/bulb lights, lamps, or dramatic lighting? This is something that you cannot skimp on and need to consider as you make your location decisions. The last thing you want is a wedding in the dark!

• Additionally, as you scout for locations, check your power sources– you may need to bring in a generator to accommodate the needs of your caterer, band/dj, lighting, etc.

• Try to see your location at or around the same time you are planning to have your wedding to see what factors need to be taken into consideration: lighting, weather, insects, tides, winds, etc. These factors will help you with your layout but also creating realistic contingency plans for your wedding.

Contingency Plans for Outdoor WeddingsThe one thing about outdoor weddings is that as soon as you pick your dream location, you need to pick your plan B location. To be frank, we won’t work with a client who doesn’t have one or refuses to get one in place with their wedding– that’s how important it is. Weather and outside forces can change at a moment’s notice, causing your guests, musicians and other vendors to scramble looking for cover and attempting to salvage what is left of your wedding. So while you may feel like you’re planning two weddings, your plan A and your plan B, make sure they are both something that you can live with – even if adjustments need to be made. Tents need to be ordered at the very latest a week in advance. A tent can’t be thrown together and erected within hours of your event. It takes an entire team who needs enough time to plot its position and account for any mishaps that could happen. If there are indoor options at or near your wedding location, look into them and see if the outdoor layout can be duplicated at your Plan B location. Remember– it’s nothing to stress about! If you have to make changes before your wedding, your guests will never know you had something different planned. They’ll just attend a beautiful wedding.

Outdoor weddings take a bit more work, but are worth every bit of effort!

Terrica Skaggs owns Cocktails + Details. She is “a party planner, national speaker/teacher to the wedding industry and self proclaimed geek.”

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How to Make the Best out of a Rainy Wedding Day

A wedding by the beach, cocktails in the garden, pictures by the barn all sound very romantic. Until it rains. But don’t panic, there are a few simple things you can do to ensure all is as magical as it should be on that most special day. None of which include relying on the “rain is good luck” theory.

First, IF you are planning a wedding that could be impacted by inclement weather make a plan. Not just a rain plan, but a great rain plan! Take the time to really assess the best possible solution to a rainy day. Perhaps it’s renting a second location as backup, putting a reserve on a tent for the ceremony or even a covered walkway. Whatever it is, think about well in advance and come up with a solution that you love. Because it could be raining. On your wedding day. (I know, ugh.)

Accept It and Move On.Making “the rain call” can be an exhausting process full of lots of back and forth phone calls, watching the Doppler and rearranging the wedding setups over and over. If it is going to be rainy and make the wedding less than what it could or should be, skip the outside option and move on (and in!)

Look at the Positive.Cloudy days make for amazing photographs and that is something to be happy about. Also I find that when brought inside weddings become more intimate, more connected.

Have Fun with It.Bring your pink wellies, do a “first look” with an umbrella. A few puddles make for sweet pictures and great memories especially if you are smiling through it all.

As I tell our brides, the goal is to have an excellent Rain Plan and never need it-but if nothing else, rain or shine it is going to be one of the best days of your life so enjoy it!

by Jessica Herberger from Experience Events

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by Amber Cleveland, Beyond Events Atlanta

Five Tips for Making a Toast

Being asked to be a part of someone’s wedding is an honor and privilege. Along with being part of the wedding party can also come the responsibility of giving a toast to the happy couple. Over the years I have heard hundreds of toasts, some beautiful, others funny, a few that were boring and a handful that were down right disasters. In order to give a toast that you’re proud of and that others enjoy follow these five tips:

1. Remember Your Audience.For a wedding you’ll be speaking in front of children, grandparents and possibly friends from church. Your speech should be tailored to the people hearing it. This means no cussing, no sexual innuendo, nothing embarrassing about the bride and groom, and no telling stories that involves being drunk, wild college days or ex’s.

2. Keep It Brief.Your speech should be between 2- 6 minutes. This is your chance to say a few short words about the bride and groom, if it goes on for too long people lose interest. It’s best to congratulate them and resume celebrating.

3. Be Prepared.Although it’s not necessary to have the toast written down word for word, it’s a good idea to have a rough idea of what you’d like to say. One thing that’s often helpful is to use a small notecard to write down words or phrases to remind you of the important points you want to make.

4. Practice.Deliver your speech in front of a small crowd a few times before the wedding. It’s even better if it is for people that won’t be attending. When you do the trial run(s) you get to gage people’s reactions or get feedback. By getting comfortable with what you have to say you’re less likely to get nervous, stutter or forget what you’re going to say.

5. Use Humor at Your Own Risk.Many times I’ve heard someone giving a toast attempt to be funny only to be met with silence. This is awkward and a little painful for both the speaker and the listeners. It is best to use humor only if you’re naturally funny (according to other people) or you have practiced in front of others and be told your toast is funny.

Amber Cleveland is the owner of Beyond Events Atlanta, whose goal is to take care of all of the stressful

details so that you can enjoy the fun parts of planning a wedding.

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I’m a wedding videographer. A storyteller at my core. And my job is pretty dang important. Why? I’m capturing special moments, video, sound, bloopers for you to remember forever. I’m not trying to sell you on hiring me to be your videographer. But this article does contain some ramblings about why I think know a professional videographer is so important for your special day.

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Why You Should Hirea Videographer.

The INVESTMENT:I’ve talked with couples who have chosen to opt-out of having a professional videographer document their wedding day. Their primary reason: Too much Moo-lah. Well, and Uncle John has an iPhone and he can record the vows on it… for free (by the way, good luck with that). Folks, when it boils down to it, what pricetag can you put on a video? Emotion. Sound. Movement. HD quality capturing moments that can’t be repeated ever again!

Weddings are drastically different than a birthday party on a home video camera. They’re different than a cute kid dancing to Justin Bieber on your iPhone. They usually happen once. And lets face it, Uncle John isn’t a wedding videographer. He doesn’t have experience white-balancing, sound-checking, and trouble-shooting the way a professional does. Hire a professional, ladies and gents. It’s a worthwhile investment that you won’t regret.

The CONFESSION:My husband and I got married four years ago. It was a beautiful day. So perfect in every way. Red roses everywhere. Perfect August weather in Northeast Iowa. But I have to confess: We didn’t have a videographer. Our BIGGEST regret.

I’d love to relive the feelings I had before walking down the aisle. I’d love to listen to our vows and hear exactly how they sounded in the moment. I’d love to know what hubbs whispered to me while the congregation was singing. I’d love to hear how loud the applause was as we happily left the church into our limo. Bottom line: I’d love to have a video with those special moments that I’ll never get to experience again.

The POINT:If you’re investing in a wedding, consider investing in documenting the day with a videographer. I’m not asking you to contact me.– heck, I might not be their style. The point of this is to encourage all couples, including your friends and family, to consider [or reconsider] budgeting for a profes-sional videographer.

Let Uncle John and the rest of the fam have fun celebrating. And leave the video to the pros, peeps! It’s a worthwhile investment. One I wish I had made.

Shelley Skuster is the owner of Visualities Videography. Using top-of-the-line HD equipment, they tell your story on film beautifully.

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Jenna Walcott Photographyjennawalcott�com

Photography by Marirosaphotographybymarirosa�com

Photography by Susiephotographybysusie�com

Emily Clack Photography LLCemilyclackphotography�com

Nick Strocchia Photographynickstrocchia�com/contact/

Amanda McMahon Photographyamandamcmahon�com

Aaron Riddle Photographyacriddle�com

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2BSquared Designs2bsquaredesign�com

Preppy Paperiepreppypaperie�com

Letterpress Lightletterpresslight�com

Calligraphy Palacecalligraphypalace�com

Inspired Pearinspiredpear�com

modern love invitesmodernloveinvites�com

Indigo Impressionsindigoimpress�com

rock paper scissorsthinkrockpaperscissors�com

Dionisa’s Designsdionisasdesigns�com

Little Bit Heartlittlebitheart�com

Staccatostaccatostationery�com

Type A Studiotypeastudio�com

LilyPad Weddingslilypadweddings�com

XclusivCards!xclusivcards�com

Weswen Designweswendesign�com

Tabibi Designtabibidesign�com

Praxium Presspraxiumpress�com

Page Stationerypagestationery�com

Rusty Gears Pressrustygearspress�com

Ellas Paperellaspaper�com

The Silver Starfishthesilverstarfish�com

Sweet Cookie Paper Relicssweetcookie�etsy�com

Cherry Blossom Eventscherryblossomwe�com

Fete Studiofetestudio�com

My Simple Detailsmysimpledetails�com

RSVP International EventsRSVPinternationalEvents�com

Maverick Productionstherealmav�com