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Your Wedding Financial Advice
By Jen Carter
By now, you may have come across some services which require a deposit. Is it normal? Yes. Nevertheless, you should ALWAYS (we can’t emphasize the word “always“ enough) receive a receipt for your deposit. The purpose of this deposit is to guarantee that you are serious about hiring this specific company to perform a function on a specific date. Typically, if the date is changed or you no longer wish to use this person’s services–your deposit will be lost. If you read the fine print, it usually states such a clause in any contract you may have signed.
It’s important that when planning for wedding finances that you read all of the details in a written contract prior to signing it. A verbal agreement may not coincide with what is actually written on the document. Make sure that everything that has been verbally agreed upon is included in the contract. Otherwise, you may be in for a disappointment. Contracts you may need to consider in marriage and wedding planning are life insurance, and the prenuptial agreement if you decide on using one.
The hardest part of your financial planning for the wedding itself will most likely be the caterer. Keep in mind: it’s very normal to see the caterer’s bill plus tax and gratuity. Gratuity ranges anywhere from 15% - 20%. Unfortunately, you will most likely pay for missing people on a per plate charge, in addition to paying for the plates of other vendors/staff that you may not have included in your planning. It’s important to check the bill for all accuracies prior to paying for catering services.
You may be feeling very generous, as you’re celebrating one of the most special occasions in your life. But it’s important to remember that tipping is an expression of gratuity. It’s for those who go over and beyond your expectations. If you want to do something spectacular, type up a wonderful letter which reflects your happiness with that vendor’s work efforts. This is something that they can use in their portfolio to gain more prospective clients.
Sometimes, there are instances where a specific person can not take a tip of money. For instance, many clergy men do not accept financial gifts. For this person, a gift of a donation to church or a gift certificate to a restaurant will be a wonderful way of saying “thank you.”
Nevertheless, there are specific times when tipping is very important. Generally, anytime there’s a delay on your part, which makes your vendors wait–these people should be tipped. For instance: if your musicians play overtime; they should be tipped. This is a perfect example of someone who goes above and beyond their responsibilities. It’s also a true indication of a professional.
Jen Carter is owner of My Wedding Blog, a free wedding planning guide about weddings. You may publish our articles on your website only if you do not edit the article in any way, and include all html as direct links to our site.
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Written by The Editor on October 13th, 2006 with no comments.
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Creative and Alternative Weddings
By Peter Breslin
A wedding consists of basically four elements: gathering, ritual, vows, and celebration.
The traditional wedding ceremony derives from a combination of ancient cultural practices and church liturgy. Marriage itself has a less-than-romantic history in much of the world until more recent times. The union of bride and groom inspired by friendship, love and devotion is a concept that only began to form about 500 years ago in Western cultures. Even then, marriages of choice that followed a lengthy courtship were a luxury of the aristocracy. Marriage was usually a purely social and political contract, controlled in every way by church, state, and extended family.
Within this deeply conservative framework, women in particular had very little leeway, and no economic or political power. Historically, women were considered property of their husband. In traditional marriages even today, women vow to “obey” their husbands. In England and America, for example, until even as recently as a century ago, if a woman’s husband were to die, she was left entirely dependent on her husband’s family, who took ownership of all of her own family assets.
While some couples find their greatest support following traditional marriage ceremonies, an increasing number of couples are designing unique and personally meaningful weddings that reflect a more innovative spirit. Sometimes these thoughtfully designed ceremonies simply alter certain aspects of more traditional weddings while others break the mold entirely. For example, it was common until recently for the bride’s family to pick up the tab for the wedding. Many couples today share the planning and expenses of the wedding and even draw equally from their respective traditions. Ceremonies involving combined liturgy, or, for example, both a priest and a rabbi, are common. Fifty years ago, this combination would have been taboo among most people.
The gathering of witnesses is from one’s community, but what if one’s community is outside of any traditional church, synagogue or mosque? Some couples have chosen to create beautiful ceremonies that go farther back in time, to the goddess and earth religions that predate the patriarchy altogether. Ceremonies held at sacred sites, scheduled according to the lunar calendar, and incorporating a respect for the powers of nature, sometimes conducted by modern-day shamans or priestesses, have become more common.
These ceremonies can be legally officiated by ministers who are not affiliated with a particular denomination, or who are broadly ecumenical in their own spiritual practice. Uniquely individualized approaches can be incorporated by writing original vows, which reflect one’s deepest sentiments. Much careful reflection often goes into the composition of vows that best reflect the deep contractual commitment the bride and groom are making.
Sometimes, couples who desire an innovative wedding get married legally by a local magistrate at the county courthouse, and then hold a more alternative ceremony among family and friends.
The “Green Wedding” movement is an interesting cultural phenomenon that has been gaining increasing momentum. Careful planning goes into every aspect of a Green Wedding ceremony to ensure that environmental and social justice is upheld. Catering for the reception features locally-grown and organic food. The typical gift registry is partially or entirely replaced by a list of non-profit environmental, community, and political organizations to which the bride and groom request a donation as their gift. Many Green Weddings are community projects themselves, featuring the talents and contributions of a wide network of friends and family. This emphasis on both the local and global community reflects the bride and groom’s desire for the marriage itself to be a force for positive change.
Wedding rings are a lasting and meaningful way for the bride and groom to express unique aspects of their commitment to each other, while at the same time embodying their spiritual, political, and environmental values. Conflict-Free diamonds, that is, diamonds certified as being mined and distributed free of bloodshed and oppression, are in ever greater demand. Celtic wedding rings, with a variety of organic and beautiful patterns and symbols, carry multifaceted spiritual and symbolic meaning. While the exchange of rings is of course a long-standing tradition, the variety and craftsmanship available today is unsurpassed, and many couples make certain the rings themselves incorporate, as a lifelong reminder, the values and meaning woven into their uniquely creative wedding ceremony.
The most important thing when planning one’s wedding is first and foremost, make it your day. Decide where you will compromise and where you will not compromise. Don’t sweat the small stuff. Let go and celebrate the beginning of a new journey.
Peter Breslin is a musician, astrologer, Tarot reader, teacher and freelance writer for Artisanweddingrings.com and Celticjewelry.com living in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He has taught mathematics, music, writing, and literature in the course of a 20-year teaching career in Pennsylvania, New York, New Mexico, and California. Writings include a variety of pieces for publications online and otherwise. He is currently at work on a novel.
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Written by The Editor on October 12th, 2006 with no comments.
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Wedding Reception Ideas - Getting the Best for Your Bucks!
By Elsie Gilbert
Wedding receptions mean big money for businesses, across the globe. In fact many hotels and resorts exist solely to provide wedding parties with a range of luxury reception ideas and venues. Choosing a wedding reception venue can be a daunting procedure, as popular venues tend to get booked up quickly. In fact, it is not uncommon to find that a couple feel pressured into selecting any available time slot and not really getting the wedding reception that they first envisaged.
Types of Wedding Receptions
Timing plays an influential role in your choice of wedding reception. Not many people will want copious amounts of liquor and a disco at 9am in the morning! It is also important to consider the numbers and types of people that you are inviting as guests. If your party includes several small children, your choice of wedding reception is likely to be slightly different from an older generation wedding.
Wedding receptions do not need to take place in the evening; in fact, an early morning wedding is a cost effective and fun way of allowing you to have a gathering and still be able to enjoy the rest of the day, quietly. Similarly a lunchtime wedding reception may be a good choice if you have young children attending your day.
Wedding Reception Venues
Your choice of wedding reception venue largely depends on your budget and personal tastes. If you are having a smaller wedding, then why not have your reception at home? There are many companies that now offer catering and drinks facilities in your own home, at a fraction of hotel prices. So this can be a hassle-free and affordable way of having the wedding reception that you want in the comfort of your own home.
Before you approach any external venues, it is well worth consulting friends and family for personal recommendations. When you meet with the wedding reception staff be sure to have a clear idea of numbers, budget and services that you require. By asking all venues the same questions it will be easier to make a like for like comparison.
Food and Drink for the Wedding Reception
The key to success with selecting food and drink for a wedding reception is to keep it simple. Tastes vary dramatically and it will be very difficult to wow everyone, so just aim to please the majority of the guests! Of course, if you are having a small, intimate gathering, it may be possible to use a restaurant where everyone can make their own choices.
For a larger wedding reception, it is well worth asking, as part of your invitation, if anyone has any food allergies, this way you can make sure that there are no nasty surprises on the day!
Organising a wedding reception is not for the faint hearted, but it’s your day, so do it your way!
Elsie Gilbert offers great insights to all different types of wedding ceremonies, wedding styles, wedding accessories. She makes it easy for the bride and groom to review and choose. For more details on all types of wedding ideas visit this site now http://www.weddingceremonyhelp.com
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Written by The Editor on October 5th, 2006 with no comments.
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Guide to Hiring a Wedding Coordinator/Planner
By Amy Spade
You may be concerned that you don’t have what it takes to plan your own wedding. Perhaps you feel that you’re too busy or that you’re just not creative enough. That’s okay.
Finding help
Wedding coordinators and planners are professionals at making your special day memorable and stress free. They know the ins and the outs of planning a wedding. And since they’re local for the most part, they also know what your city is like. They will know where the good places to have a reception are, or where the best catering can be found.
They do the work for you and come back with options for you to select from. You work together until you find something that suits the both of you. They’ll help you work within a budget, make all the calls that you need, and even remind you of things that only you can do.
They’re really a day planner for your wedding day creation.
For the busy couple that doesn’t have the time, or needs to travel a lot, a wedding coordinator or planner can provide a sense of security and ease. A good one with attend to your every need and desire in a beautiful wedding, while also relieving you of going through the motions.
Not for everyone
One of the main reasons that couples don’t always enlist wedding coordinators is that they do charge a fee for helping throughout the process. This makes sense because it is their time and their livelihood. However, if it’s an investment in your sanity, it may be well worth the extra check.
Another thing that you may want to consider before hiring someone to help you is whether or not it will make you less stressed. Those brides and grooms that enjoy planning and being in control of tings may find it hard to relinquish that to someone else. They end up calling the planner constantly, making additional plans without their knowledge, and other destructive behaviors. This is why sitting down with a few different coordinators will help you to choose one that complements your personality and your wishes.
A wedding coordinator or planner will be with you from the first step to the last, helping you navigate the details and doing the busy work. If you’re concerned that you’ll fall behind on the wedding planning, or you just want someone else to handle it, interview a few wedding planners and see if there’s someone who can help.
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Written by The Editor on October 4th, 2006 with no comments.
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A Reasonably Priced Dream Wedding
By Kim Prissel
It is possible to have a reasonably priced, yet beautiful wedding. To leave for Italy with her fiancé, my daughter decided to get married with only two month’s notice. We managed to put together a beautiful wedding with a decent price tag.
First of all, she wanted to get married on the beach at sunset. We found a gazebo right on the beach and asked the local mayor to officiate the wedding. The cost was nominal. The gazebo was just large enough for the people attending to be seated inside. The bridal party walked around the gazebo and stood between the gazebo and the water for the ceremony.
One of my big concerns was the people on the beach. They weren’t invited guests, yet they would be in the midst of the wedding. Much to my surprise, these people were quite delighted to witness the ceremony and treated the officiating with the utmost respect. They merely turned their beach chairs around and watched the wedding in silence. Decoration for this part of the wedding was minimal. We donned the posts of the gazebo with bows of tulle and let the breezes blow them about. Extra chairs were loaned from our church and returned by a friend. The happy couple stayed at a bed and breakfast for the night and came back to town the next day.
Since the beach was not close to where we live, we had the reception the next evening at a hall. Maps were provided on small cards in the invitations so guests could find both locations with ease. The hall offered a complete package if you liked, DJ, cake, flowers, linens, the works. After figuring out each individual price if I didn’t pick the package, the price would have been much higher. The DJ did an excellent job as master of ceremonies, introducing the parents, the wedding party, and finally the couple. Then the couple had the first dance with everyone looking on. This was nice for the older folks who would leave early in the evening and ordinarily miss the first dance. After the meal he also helped officiate over the cake cutting and got the music started on time. Table decorations were simple for the evening, flowers from the catering package, and large flat bowls filled with sand, shells and a light blue candle.
The most expensive factor of the wedding was the photographer. We chose a photographer that not only did the posed traditional pictures for the album but also included hundreds of candid shots. We had to pick a longer time package than most weddings because the celebrations were spread out over two days. This ended up being a great factor because it offered a lot more opportunities for candid shots with attendees. The longer time package was great value because it included a leather-bound photo album for the bride and groom with 50 photos inside. My daughter was extremely pleased with the variety of photos she could choose from.
Overall, my daughter got the wedding she dreamed of, which was quite lovely and had a reasonable price tag.
This article has been submitted in affiliation with http://www.Prye.Com/ which is a site for Wedding Invitations.
Kim Prissel, the mother of the bride, lives in South Jersey and can emailed at: legerdemain@writing.com
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Written by The Editor on October 3rd, 2006 with no comments.
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Tips to Kick Start Your Wedding Planning
By Janey McKenzie
If you have experience with project planning in a professional sense at your employment then you should treat the planning of your wedding no different. Wedding Planning is a must for small or big weddings – perhaps it’s more critical to plan out your wedding for the large weddings for everything to run smoothly on the day.
A Big or Small Wedding?
First of all, you should have a general number of guests you would like to invite. This will determine everything else you do in your wedding planning. Do you want a small cozy wedding or a large wedding gathering? Is it what you want or what your parents or in-laws want? Is it within your budget? Once you answer these questions your wedding planning has now been kick started.
Assign Tasks
In a project situation, it is important to delegate tasks and so in your wedding planning you need to determine who will be responsible for certain aspects of your wedding. For example you may want to designate responsibility of handling of catering for yourself while delegating the responsibility of the wedding music or entertainment to your partner.
Wedding Budget
A commercial project always has a profit and loss statement and a budget. A wedding plan profits when you succeed and you lose when everything falls apart – you don’t want the latter to happen. One of the more important aspects of wedding planning is your wedding budget. You should have a general number in your head of how much you want to spend on your wedding and from that starting number you can allocate money to the ‘sub-projects’ of your wedding such as the catering, the reception hall, etc. Watch carefully how you spend your wedding budget and always keep a look out for ways to save money on weddings.
Wedding Research
Keep note of what works and what doesn’t when you attend other weddings, talk to the caterers and the musicians or the DJ if you like their service. Talk to the wedding couple or other recently wedded couples to ask them what worked in their wedding and what didn’t and what other advice they could offer. A part of your research would take you to wedding expos and shows around the country in your city or local area. At the wedding show you can take into account the latest trends and products that are popular in the wedding industry. You will be able to talk to reception services, caterers and bakers for your wedding cake. You will able to see their showcase of wedding dresses and possibly catch a catwalk display of the dresses. Remember your purpose at these shows – that you are there as research for your wedding plan and not be tempted by the other extras that aren’t really a part of what you want for a wedding. Your purpose is to get an idea of how much everything you want at your wedding would cost as well as your options in the variety of wedding areas.
Wedding Ceremony and Reception Location
Finally, a major element to your wedding project plan is to arrange the ceremony and the locations of the ceremony and reception. If you are religious it would probably be assumed that you would be wedded in a church or other religious building. If aren’t religious and are looking for a civil celebrant you will also need to plan around that. Planning your reception location would probably take into consideration the research you have done previously. Shop around for prices; ask around for testimonials of good service to find the perfect location to suit what you want and your budget.
Good luck in your wedding planning!
Janey McKenzie is a staff writer for BetterWeddingIdeas.com, a free wedding planning guide providing couples with hints and tips to enable them to plan every aspect of their wedding effectively. The article above can be found in our wedding planning category. You may publish this article on the condition that it is not edited and all html links to our website is kept intact.
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Written by The Editor on October 2nd, 2006 with no comments.
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Wedding Cakes - Texture Taste And Terror
By Daisy May
A guarantee to put a smile on the face of all your guests attending the wedding is when they are handed a slice of wedding cake also a few pounds in weight if not careful.
Wedding cakes will always hold second place to the bride in looking glamorous on this occasion. But as beautiful as the bride may be it is the cake we will be sinking our teeth into.
Wedding cakes are a major issue when piecing together your wedding plans. Cake type and flavours will be of your own choosing. Grand or simple from one tier two tier 3 4 5 if you want. This is your wedding cake so you get to decide. One very important thing you have to remember more tiers can lead to more tears if your budget is tight and you can not afford the cake you had your heart set on. Well let me let you in on a little secret which is, simple is just as tasty and pretty as eye candy. There is no difference in the cake that stands tall. This is about taste, so the simple round mound and the replica of the empire state building will both taste exactly the same. There is just one thing dont expect second helpings of the simple choice.
The wedding cake is finely detailed by the confectioner just like a creator at work on a piece of canvas. The works that goes behind the making of a wedding cake is not as simple as it may look especially when it comes to decorating and adding decorations. Heaven forbid should you try to pipe cream a wedding cake with the shakes.
Time is such an essential factor when ordering your wedding cake. It would be wise to talk with the bakery doing the catering to find out the best time to place the order. Your cake baker will know precisely how long it will take to make after you have given him/her the details on what design style flavour and ingredients. Be sure to ask how much it will cost because every little added extra to your wedding cake comes with a price.
If you are planning to wed in a flower garden or on the hot sun kissed beaches of Benidorm then let the confectioner know. If the baker has all this information under his hat he will attend to the needs of the wedding cake in a professional and sensible manner where he/she will deliver and place the cake in a suitable place. In other words they will protect it from the climate or weather conditions on the day.
There are some really fabulous books out there to help you with ideas on how to decorate your own cake; this is a great option if money is tight. All you need to do is order a plain wedding cake and take it from there. If you are terrified of botching it up dont fret, nip along to the baker and he will finish the job. Try it you really have nothing to lose but a little time. So what are you waiting for go save the pennies to put towards that going away outfit.
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Written by The Editor on April 7th, 2006 with 2 comments.
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Wedding Napkins Tips and Ideas
By Raymond Miller
Your wedding is just a few months away and you are in the final stages of planning your wedding and wedding reception. Some of the items still on your list may be wedding favors.
Wedding favors include everything from small treats and gifts for your guests to wedding napkins.
Personalized wedding napkins are an excellent keepsake to remember your wedding. Available in several sizes including dinner napkins, luncheon napkins and cocktail napkins, custom printed napkins add a personal touch and character to your special day.
Cocktail napkins, also called beverage napkins, average 5″ x 5″ and are ideal for the cocktail or juice bar and wedding cake table. Printed with a design or monogram, the bride and groom’s names and wedding date, custom printed paper beverage napkins will delight your guests.
Plan on ordering 2 to 3 cocktail napkins per guest at the cocktail bar as guests will return several times to have their beverage refilled.
One cocktail napkin per guest is sufficient at the cake table as most guests will have only one slice of cake after the main course.
Luncheon Napkins are usually 6 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ and are used at the buffet table or on the guest table.
Plan on ordering 1 to 2 luncheon napkins per guest is supplied at the buffet table or 1 napkin per guest if presented on the guest tables.
Dinner Napkins are usually 8 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ and are typically folded and placed on the guest tables.
Plan on ordering 1 dinner napkin per guest.
Guest Towels have a unique shape. Measuring 8 1/2″ x 4 1/2″, rectangular shaped guest towels are typically used in the restrooms and wash areas. Their unique shape also makes guest towels a perfect fit for the guest tables.
Plan on ordering 2 to 3 guest towels per guest for the restrooms or 1 guest towel per guest for the dinner tables.
Another advantage to printed paper napkins is the many color options that are available to match your wedding colors or theme along with a large selection of imprint colors, designs, monograms and letter styles to choose from.
If you have contracted a catering service to provide all of your wedding reception food and beverage services, they may have already included napkins as part of their services and fee.
It is important to ask your caterer or wedding coordinator whether or not napkins are included and what type of napkins will be used.
An important question that is often overlooked is “Where will the wedding napkins be used during the reception?” Too often, napkins are placed at the guest table with little thought given to the wedding cake table. As guests line up to receive a slice of the wedding cake, they often receive their cake on a small plate with a fork but no napkin.
Another question to ask your caterer is “Will cocktail napkins be provided at the cocktail or juice bar?”
Whether you have yet to consider the type of wedding napkins you will use at your wedding reception or your caterer is already supplying your napkins, take a moment out of your busy schedule to determine what type of napkins you will need and where they will be used.
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
Best wishes on your wedding day and to your new journey together!
Raymond Miller is the founder and author of My Wedding Reception Ideas offering wedding couples premium wedding favors including personalized wedding napkins.
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Written by The Editor on April 6th, 2006 with 1 comment.
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MUSIC AT WEDDINGS
I have been a professional musician for 10 years, and have performed at numerous venues, for a wide variety of functions – including weddings. These are some of my favourite engagements!
I have lost count of the times people have remarked that they ‘wished they had had a professional musician,’ to perform at their wedding. Likewise, a professional live band, singer or instrumentalist at the ceremony or reception, completes your special day. This adds quality to your wedding as well as providing a memorable atmosphere for your guests – and yourself!
Singers and musicians can create a special atmosphere at your wedding, providing music that is to your taste, and to reflect your personality. As a soprano, I am often asked to sing Schubert’s ‘Ave Maria’, whilst the signing of the register is taking place. However, it is not to everyone’s taste – and not as appropriate for some civil weddings, but a singer could sing a favourite or particularly special song for the wedding couple – such as ‘My heart will go on’ or ‘I will always love you’ – I am sure you have your own special favourites! A singer or other musician can also be asked to perform when the bride arrives and leaves a church, or when the couple enter and leave a civil marriage. The possibilities are endless: and from your point of view, why not use the singer or musician if they are at the venue anyway!!
For the reception, the music you choose is entirely dependant upon the type of do you are having. For example, if you are having a disco, you might want to consider hiring a live band, who can design a programme of songs to suit your tastes. Do however, consider that some guests at the wedding will not have seen each other for some time, and might want to talk: we have all been at weddings where there is only one hall, and nowhere quiet to sit and talk!! Also, the volume needs to be suitable for the venue and not too loud – or quiet for the hall. It is always worth your while talking to the band prior to the wedding to check whether or not they do a sound check, how flexible they are about repertoire (for example, if no one is dancing will he change the music) and requests on the day.
Live music, can create a unique atmosphere at your reception and can easily be designed for the type of venue, reception and time as well as your personal tastes. I had a string quartet for my reception. They started to play when we arrived for drinks and moved onto the minstrel gallery for the wedding breakfast. They provided me with a list of repertoire and offered to play pieces that I specifically wanted, provided I gave them enough time to arrange them. Later on, I had a jazz trio to play; guests danced and it created a lively atmosphere. The music wasn’t too loud, so guests could still chat. It really worked! Another wedding we attended had a classical guitarist playing at the reception: everyone remarked on how lovely it was.
Finally; I have conducted some market research on live music for special occasions. The most significant results I had were: 98% wanted music that they knew and music that wasn’t too loud!
My top tips for successful live wedding music are as follows:
1. Listen to lots of music, to decide what style you want to include in your wedding service and reception
2. When contacting musicians, ask lots of questions: for example, how flexible are they with taking requests, sound checks, repertoire. My recommendation is to book someone that listens to your needs and wants to make your event special.
3. Request recordings and repertoire lists from musicians, and also letters of recommendation.
4. If you have an opportunity to hear musicians performing live, that is a better indication of how good they are. Recordings don’t always tell the truth!
5. Don’t be afraid to ask the musicians to adjust the volume if they are playing too loudly or too quietly for your needs. You want to create an atmosphere appropriate for your needs!
6. Listen to the advice from musicians; they might have some great ideas!
7. Consider the needs of your guests; not all age groups want to dance with a band or disco, and unless there is another room that they can sit and chat, they might not be very happy!
8. Don’t have music that is too loud: a lot of guests want to talk to people they haven’t seen for a while, and others really don’t like loud music.
If you would like any further advice or ideas, please feel free to contact me on info@nsn-productions.com or see my website www.nsn-productions.com
Written by The Editor on April 5th, 2006 with 1 comment.
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Things That You Should Know About Wedding Centerpieces
By Holly Stevens
Having a perfect wedding is a dream of most couples. They want to have their wedding day as the most perfect event of their lives.
No wonder why many people are so engaged into wedding planning because the numerous details of the wedding should never be taken for granted. From the invitations down to the reception, every detail must be meticulously considered.
Take for example the wedding centerpieces. For some events, centerpieces are not that important and may not take much of preparation and consideration. But with weddings, these beautiful embellishments usually found in the reception are extremely important as these items, likewise, set the mood in the area.
Wedding centerpieces are not necessarily the “center of attraction” in the event. But they do complement the bride and the group along with the other details of the wedding.
Normally, wedding centerpieces are not included in the reception or the catering; hence, it is a must that you hire the best provider of wedding centerpieces.
So, for people who wish to obtain some tips on choosing wedding centerpieces, here are some pointers that you could use:
1. In most cases, flowers are the best wedding centerpieces. They add color and life in the reception area.
Best of all, flowers can enliven the spirit of those who are present in the reception. It gives a homey feeling, thus, making the reception program more fascinating.
2. Do not just go with the flowers. Consider the arranger as well. The flower arranger could also be the same arranger you have hired to decorate the church.
The wrong flower arrangement, color, and types of flowers used as centerpieces can do more harm than good. Hence, it is a must that pertinent details like this one should be considered seriously.
3. Shop around
Do not be constrained on one establishment only. It is best to shop around and get more ideas on wedding centerpieces. Flowers are not the only thing that is considered as good wedding centerpieces. You can also have some candles, glass bowls, floating and scented candles, etc.
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Written by The Editor on April 5th, 2006 with 1 comment.
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