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Children in your Wedding Ceremony

I came across this article in a magazine and thought I'd share it with you all... Here is a few tips to help with the little ones...




Every couple wants their wedding ceremony to run smoothly, from the dress rehearsal to their vows, but one aspect of the wedding will always remain unpredictable…children!

Many couples have relatives and friends with children who are cute as a button, or maybe even children of their own. Typically these children become flower girls and ring bearers which make a charming addition to any wedding party. However, their adorable ways can turn into antics fast without proper planning. If you are planning on having children in your bridal party, the following are a few tips to make sure that your pint-size guests meet your expectations. 

A child loves to be the center of attention but today is not the day. In order to make them feel special take a few moments to show your appreciation. Before the ceremony, take a few pictures with them, tell them how cute they look, and give them a special gift just as you would the rest of your wedding party.

For those ceremonies not taking place in the morning, make sure your flower girl and ring bearer take a nap. No one wants a cranky child. Other pre-ceremony musts are using the restroom (to avoid any “I have to go” dances), a light snack to avoid hunger, a double check of clothing for stains, go over directions, and give praise. Give them confidence and reinsurance so they do not freeze when all eyes are looking at them walking down the aisle. 

Prevent children from being uncomfortable by providing a snack before and after the wedding ceremony. Choose snacks that will not make a mess nor stain clothing; crackers, string-cheese, and sugar cookies, and small bottles of water, are a good choice. Package treats in coordinating bags, embellished with ribbons and personalized name tags. Prepare treats for more than just your flower girl and ring bearer; other young children (if invited) will also become antsy sitting through the ceremony. Designate a parent or older child to pass out the treat bags. 

Even though the flower girl and ring bearer are part of the bridal party, they may not be the most patient when standing during the vow exchange. Let them sit in the front row during the ceremony. Make sure that their parent or grandparent can motion them to take a seat beside them. Then let them rejoin the party during the processional. Also make sure that the child’s parent or another family member is prepared to scoop up the child if a tantrum breaks out. It is not the most ideal situation but knowing that someone is prepared well give you peace of mind. 

Another widely accepted tip is to have fake rings attached to the pillow for the ring bearer to carry. Depending on the age of the child, younger children have a tendency to drop and loose things. Give the real rings to the best man and maid of honor. 

After the ceremony can be the most important time to give the children notice. This is a time of celebration when all the attention turns to the bride and groom. Children can sometimes become confused on what to do next. Give them a hug, thank them, and let them know that you will see them later if you have decided that children will be allowed at your reception. If so, save them a dance! 

Hopefully these tips help you start brainstorming on what to expect and how to be prepared for your younger wedding party guests.

By Kayla Sweitzer - Today's Bride Magazine and Shows



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Brian & Matilda's Wedding

I had the pleasure of capturing Brian & Matilda's wedding in the Dominican Republic on July 4. Here are a few pictures of them getting ready as well as their photo session.

Joanna & Sebastian

Just a few pics of Joanna & Sebastian Wedding.

Toronto, ON
June 30, 2012

Lisa & Jim

I did a wonderful couple's wedding video, Jim & Lisa.

Just wanted to share an email that I had received from Lisa earlier this week.

This is the reason that I do videos.  I enjoy knowing  that I can help couples preserve one of the most memorable moments in one's life.

Here is Lisa's email:

We have received everything and watched almost all of the footage, sometimes twice!  We are so impressed with your work.  We had no idea what to expect, and you left us speechless.  There were many tears by many people watching your videos.  I cannot speak your praises enough, and I will be sure to pass your info along to anyone in need of a videographer. 

Thank you so much!

Take care,

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Fun Ideas for Announcing Your Engagement

Mail Announcements
The traditional way to announce that you have just been engaged is to mail letters or cards to family and friends. You can buy ready-made engagement cards on stationery stores. But the better way of course is to make a personalized letter or card so that the recipient can feel how important he or she is to the couple.
To save you money, and effort, use this also as a save-the-date card. Now, if you are techie and you do not want to consume too much paper, electronic mailed announcements can be the ideal option for you. Just bear in mind that you should only send out mail announcements to people you intend to invite on your wedding day.

Publish in Local Newspaper
Another customary way of announcing an engagement is by having a published announcement in the local newspaper. First, you have to call up the newspaper staff to inquire about guidelines, fees, deadlines or rules about announcements. Ask if you can send in photographs, graphic designs, and your own words. Typically, a newspaper engagement announcement includes information about the two of you such as educational background, professional credentials, and parents’ names. Wedding date is not usually included to avoid gatecrashers or home burglaries.

Throw a Party
For those who love to party, the most fun way to announce the news is to throw a wonderful bash consisting of family and friends. To add to the fun factor, do not tell anyone that you and your future spouse are engaged so that it would be a surprise. Instead, let them think that it is just a regular gathering. Do not forget that you should only invite to the party those whom you are going to invite at the wedding so that you do not offend anybody.

Make a Wedding Website
The Internet is a great venue for announcing your engagement. It is accessible, easy-to-do, and simple! You do not have to be a techno-savvy to pull this one off. Many wedding websites offer guides and templates on how to create personal wedding websites as well as user-friendly website building tools that you can use to inform family and friends about the upcoming wedding and keep them updated with the latest details.

Give Away Announcement Gifts
This is not a common practice but if you want to make your engagement extra special, you can consider sending little gifts that would come with the engagement announcement. For example, you can give away small potted plants with a tag line that says, “You have seen how our love has bloomed so we want to share with you the news that we are getting married soon!” You can also send a set of decorative ribbons that recipients can use for wrapping gifts. To give it a fun creative twist, tie one of the ribbons into a knot and scribble on that ribbon something like, “We are tying the knot!”

There are various traditional and creative ways you can use to let people know that you are getting married. At the end of the day, it depends on your and your partner’s choice on how you are going to announce your engagement. Whatever way you choose to do it, you can expect surprised and happy reactions from people closest to you.

7 Questions to Ask Your Wedding Planner before Hiring

It has been a while since my last post. I have recently come across an article and thought it might be of interest to both my readers and clients:

Before giving a thumbs-up to a particular wedding coordinator, make sure that you ask these very important questions first.

1/ How long have you been a wedding coordinator?
Experience is very important when hiring a coordinator because after all, experience is the best teacher. Ask the planner how many clients she has had in the past, ask her to cite their names and to describe the wedding preparations and planning she did for her other clients. It is important to get the list of her past clients so you can check with them how the wedding planner really works and if her clients are satisfied with her performance.

2/ What type of formal training have you had?
Aside from experience, of course, it would also help if a wedding planner has undergone formal trainings on wedding planning. You should also inquire if she is affiliated with any wedding planner associations and event trade organizations such as ABC, June Wedding, ACPWC, AFWPI, or ISES.

3/ What is your style when it comes to planning?
Ask the wedding planner to describe to you in full detail how she coordinates weddings, how she organizes tasks, and how she ensures that everything goes smoothly.

4/ How do you handle problems?
Give hypothetical situations that would be problematic for the wedding planner. One example would be “How would you handle it if at the last minute you find out that the flowers for the church did not arrive?”
If she refuses to answer saying that this will never happen then the wedding planner is probably not prepared to face such predicaments. You will be better off with someone who would offer a solution and then assure you that nothing of that kind would happen to your wedding.

5/ How much do you charge for wedding planning service?
Obviously, you need to know this detail so you can determine if you can afford the service of this wedding planner.

6/ What is your set of criteria for recommending vendors and suppliers?
It is not a good sign if a wedding planner just picks out any vendor or supplier that she finds on Google. It is a must that a wedding planner chooses only highly reliable and competent suppliers that will not give problems to you on your wedding day.

7/ Can you work within my budget?
You have to hire a resourceful and creative wedding planner who can work within your budget and not insist you on spending more than what you can afford.
Your wedding planner would play a significant role in your special day. For this reason, you have to ensure that you pick the right one who will help make this day something that you will forever treasure. Otherwise, you might as well just do the whole planning yourself. That is better than to hire someone inefficient that would only ruin your big day.




Seasonal Flowers for your Winter Wedding

Favorite Winter Wedding Flowers
Holly, the flower that resonates the Christmas season, is the perfect bloom to use for Christmas winter weddings. Amaryllis, a winter flower available in red and white, is also one of the most popular flowers for winters.


DAFFODILS

Anemone, which looks like a star, comes in colors blue, red, pink or white. This bloom is usually in season during the first part of the winter. Yellow daffodils usually bloom around January to June and blue forget-me-nots are of course blue, these are the favorite choice for fairy or Jack Frost themed winter weddings.
Aside from these flowers, the list of winter wedding flowers is endless. It includes ivy, freesia, magnolia, carnations, snowball mums, gardenias, stargazer, Casablanca, calla lilies, chrysanthemums, hydrangea, daisies, and poinsettias.
If you do not like the typical flowers used for winter weddings, why not go the unusual ones? Jasmine, which many people do not consider a winter flower, is actually a beautiful winter blossom you can use to add zest to your special day.
In addition to this, you can also make use of the exotic Anigozanthos, more popularly known as kangaroo paw that is grown in Australia. This bloom is available in pale pink, lime green, yellow, or rich dark red, so you can expect striking contrast if you are going to use these flowers.


CALLA LILIES WITH IRIS

Nerine is another pretty flower choice that is not commonly used for weddings. It is a delicate flower with pink petals that can add unique touch to this special affair. Other unusual choices on winter wedding flowers are cosmos, tulips, waxflower, ranunculus, and bells of Ireland.
Winter Wedding Accents
After you have picked the flowers to use for your winter, you would probably want to throw in some seasonal accents to make the blooms even more beautiful. Holly leaves, berries, pomegranates, evergreen braches, pinecones, ivy leaves, fir branches, Christmas ornaments, snowflake embellishments, ribbons, mistletoe, eucalyptus, baby’s breath, and wheat stems are just few of the many options you have for winter wedding accessories.
Color Palette Options
White is the dominant color as this is the backdrop of a winter scene. Meanwhile, the colors you can use to liven up the setting are red, burgundy, silver and forest greens. Most of the winter wedding flowers and accessories come in these shades. Now, if you want the celebration to have a modern feel, you can also make use of blues and purples.
Winter wedding flowers add a touch of warmth, traces of color, and classy beauty to your big day. It does not matter if you are going to have a small intimate gathering or a huge extravagant one, winter wedding flowers will still play a role in making your wedding event special and memorable.

Article posted on Bridezilla Times