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		<title>Choosing Wedding Jewelry for a Beach Wedding</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:14:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are pendant necklaces made from shells, pearls, crystals and sterling silver too. You can even find crystal pendants in the shape of starfish or shells too. Even a palm tree is done in rhinestones for a style of pendant, or you can also find the starfish in this form instead of crystal. Any of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are pendant necklaces made from shells, pearls, crystals and sterling silver too. You can even find crystal pendants in the shape of starfish or shells too. Even a palm tree is done in rhinestones for a style of pendant, or you can also find the starfish in this form instead of crystal. Any of the beach shapes can be done in the sterling silver too.</p>
<p>Bracelets are a nice addition to the jewelry you wear if your dress allows one to show. There are some delightful shell designs available to adorn your wrist. Matching necklaces and earrings come with them too. Complete your beach look with this type of jewelry and you will be a sight to behold on your wedding day.</p>
<p>This brings us to earrings. There are dangly ones with various shades of crystals, sea creatures like dolphins, freshwater pearls and shells available to match the necklaces or bracelets you are wearing. Sometimes all your outfit calls for is some earrings to set it off.</p>
<p>Your dress for the beach wedding is probably light and airy. So your jewelry should follow suit with the style of the dress. Whichever selection on the jewelry you make, it should not weigh down your wedding look.</p>
<p>Also, you can opt for wearing fresh flowers in place of jewelry. You know those traditional garlands of flowers worn around the neck in Hawaii? Leis these are called. Add a simple set of pearl earrings and you have enhanced your outfit as good as any necklace ever could. Also, these leis can be done in the same flowers you are carrying most of the time.</p>
<p>There are many places to buy beach-wedding jewelry including online. You can find nice sets for $50 to $100 even. This is nice to know when you have spent so much trying to plan the rest of the wedding. Accessories for your special day should not cost you a lot, and with some research, you can find some jewelry at prices you can afford.</p>
<p>So think about what material you want the jewelry from and start looking for it. In a short time, you will realize how many fun styles are out there for you to choose from. Select the jewelry that is right for you and your dress. Make your beach wedding is exactly how you want it to be, right down to the necklace and other jewelry you wear.</p>
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		<title>Site of the Month for August 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 02:57:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Site of the Month for August 2011 relates to Bridal and Wedding. A wedding web directory that offering all things about wedding. You can find wedding products, planning &#038; coordinating, shopping &#038; gifts, traditions &#038; customs, video &#038; photography, web service and information, shopping &#038; gift, music &#038; entertainment, hair stylist, make up and beauty, [...]]]></description>
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Site of the Month for August 2011 relates to <a href="http://www.searchbridal.com/">Bridal and Wedding</a>. A wedding web directory that offering all things about wedding. You can find wedding products, planning &#038; coordinating, shopping &#038; gifts, traditions &#038; customs, video &#038; photography, web service and information, shopping &#038; gift, music &#038; entertainment, hair stylist, make up and beauty, honeymoons and vacations.</p>
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		<title>Wedding Photography Tips for Your Special Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Henry</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Photography]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hiring a wedding photographer can be an affordable and creative way to remember every single moment of your wedding. You may need to hire a professional wedding photographer, make a list of important events you want to be photographed, choose good locations, gather every relative and what not. First, you have to hire a good [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hiring a wedding photographer can be an affordable and creative way to remember every single moment of your wedding. You may need to hire a professional wedding photographer, make a list of important events you want to be photographed, choose good locations, gather every relative and what not.</p>
<p>First, you have to hire a good professional wedding photographer well in advance by properly checking his credentials and other details. If you delay the booking you may not be able to find good photographers. Once you have decided on a person you need to work together to make him understand all your requirements. You can give him all the details about the important moments you want to be captured, your relatives, and the various locations to include so that he can be prepared for the job. Make a complete list of shots you would like to be made and hand it over to him well ahead so that he can be prepared for the event.</p>
<p>Quite often, you miss a lot of people in your photographs, especially some of your close relatives. In order to avoid such situations, it is better to appoint a family coordinator who can guide the photographer to take photos of all the important guests without missing anyone.  To get the best wedding photographs you need to do a lot of preparation. You can make a visit to beautiful locations close by to look for places you want to be photographed. This will also be very helpful on your special day to quickly go to these locations and take shots.</p>
<p>For additional assistance, the photographer can also have a second photographer to help him out on certain occasions. Some moments may be difficult to shoot from a single location. In the presence of a second photographer he can take the shots from another angle as well. This will be very helpful to choose the best shots of the important events. Apart from this the photographers should be well prepared with their cameras which should be in good working condition and include all other necessary items which might be useful in emergency situations.</p>
<p>There might be some moments when something goes wrong in the midst of the wedding. Such situations can be used to capture a lot of fun images which will be appreciated and fun to look at later on. So it is up to the photographer to use his own creativity and initiative to provide the best wedding photography for everyone to remember.</p>
<p>In Ohio, whether you prefer to customize the smallest details of your wedding photography, or want the simplicity of packages, professional <a href="http://www.chrisaram.com/">Ohio wedding photographer</a> at <a href="http://www.chrisaram.com/">Chrisaram.com</a> offers both options! </p>
<p>Pricing is a la carte but they offer a collection of packages that may serve as helpful starting points. They&#8217;ll talk about what you&#8217;re looking for when they meet and ultimately design a plan that is tailored exactly to you.</p>
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		<title>Your Day Your Way  Event/Wedding planning</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 07:39:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andy Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[* Initial consultation to refine and brainstorn unique ideas for your event. * Budget planning and tracking * Selecting and booking vendors and ceremony and reception locations. * Ongoing consultation and advice,ongoing coordination of vendors. * Define color scheme, theme, and favors. * Advice on etiquette and protocol, timeline. * Assisting with invitation design, printing [...]]]></description>
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    * Initial consultation to refine and brainstorn unique ideas for your event.<br />
    * Budget planning and tracking<br />
    * Selecting and booking vendors and ceremony and reception locations.<br />
    * Ongoing consultation and advice,ongoing coordination of vendors.<br />
    * Define color scheme, theme, and favors.<br />
    * Advice on etiquette and protocol, timeline.<br />
    * Assisting with invitation design, printing and mailing</p>
<p>DAY OF ON SITE EVENT/WEDDING COORDINATION<br />
Carry out all your plans on the day of your event</p>
<p>    * Organize and direct the event flow<br />
    * Help coordinate room decoration, setup, layout, and clean up<br />
    * Reconfirm with vendors 2 weeks prior to event<br />
    * Create an event itinerary, meet and greet guests</p>
<p>    .Reference resource: <a href="http://www.simplyperfectdaybysofia.com/Services.html">Click Here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Travel For Honeymoon</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:12:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Henry</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Honeymoon]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are several reasons due to which people travel. Among those various reasons, honeymoon is one very common reason. It is very important to plan for a special vacation like this after wedding. You will agree that this vacation is very special for a newly married couple. This unusual vacation allows a couple to know [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are several reasons due to which people travel. Among those various reasons, honeymoon is one very common reason. It is very important to plan for a special vacation like this after wedding. You will agree that this vacation is very special for a newly married couple. This unusual vacation allows a couple to know each other in a better way. This vacation allows them to do whatever, they like. As well as they can spend precious time alone.</p>
<p>You will receive numerous romantic ideas for your honeymoon, once you inform your friends &#038; family that you are thinking to get married. Besides family members, married friends and colleagues will definitely suggest you ideal places. The best option is to adopt the suggestions of married couples. You will find the perfect as well as affordable suggestions from them.</p>
<p>If you are planning to get married, the following ideas will definitely work for you.</p>
<p>To give your spouse a very special vacation after wedding, cruise ship is among the best options. You can get attractive packages for cruise. Honeymoon is very special vacation and remembers for whole life. Cruise is affordable so you can come across lots of countries as well.</p>
<p>In case you want inexpensive as well as memorable vacation, there is a great option available to you. You can go to a honeymoon travel agent to select a proper package for your trip. Often, agents offer different special offers as a honeymoon package. These packages hold facilities like a honeymoon sweet in a reputable hotel. As well as other expenses, so you don&#8217;t nee to worry when traveling with a package.</p>
<p>In case you cannot afford to fly international location, you can reserve a honeymoon suite in your area hotel. In this way, you can celebrate your first wedding night in an inexpensive yet beautiful way. Some hotels also give you special offers for wedding night if you reserve a room before time.</p>
<p>These ideas will definitely make your wedding vacation memorable. This travel will allow them to start a new life with love and affection. Before you move ahead plan everything. This practice will save you considerable money.</p>
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		<title>How Do You Create Your Own Wedding Invitations?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 07:50:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Boddy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Wedding Invitations]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[These type of wedding invitations use the techniques which cannot be used for mass production like using a paper-layering skill which you used paper cut and order it by hand. The use of your computer and some scrap booking materials and techniques could help you in making your invitations. Always remember that your invitations in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>These type of wedding invitations use the techniques which cannot be used for mass production like using a paper-layering skill which you used paper cut and order it by hand. The use of your computer and some scrap booking materials and techniques could help you in making your invitations. Always remember that your invitations in the mail provide for your guest the first impression they would have for your wedding. This is where they will get an idea what your big day will be as this should reflect the bride&#8217;s and the grooms personalities and individuality&#8217;s.</p>
<p>To make your own invitation you can go to buy your materials in an arts and crafts store. You can also browse in the Internet for some ideas to make your personalize wedding invitations. Some computer program exists also to help you with personalizing your invitation. They provide you with wedding invitation templates and font so you can start with your invitations. In buying the papers you would use, choose the ones, which compliments each other to make it more pleasing to the eye and the ones that would go together with your wedding theme. Be as creative as you can be. Have your themes that would best exemplify and express your personalities and what you have experience as a couple. In making your invitations, it would be like telling the whole world your love story. Remember that it is the first impression of your wedding day.</p>
<p>Invitations to your wedding need not be expensive. It would just take time and a bit of research and creativity on your part they your set to go to make and send out invitations to your perfect wedding day.</p>
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		<title>Seashell Wedding Decorations</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 07:20:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Boddy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Beautiful seashells make wonderful decorations for a summer wedding. They are marvelous for a nautical wedding, a beach wedding, or anytime that you want to bring the flavor the ocean to your wedding. Take a look at the myriad of ways to use seashell wedding decorations for your own special day. Certainly any wedding motif [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Beautiful seashells make wonderful decorations for a summer wedding. They are marvelous for a nautical wedding, a beach wedding, or anytime that you want to bring the flavor the ocean to your wedding. Take a look at the myriad of ways to use seashell wedding decorations for your own special day.</p>
<p>Certainly any wedding motif begins with the invitations. While not exactly a decoration, they are the perfect way to set the stage for your event. For a very classic ceremony, a white heavy cotton invitation embossed with a pearlized white seashell is the perfect invitation. Choose a coordinating envelope lining pattered with classic illustrations of shells in either a blue and white palette or in neutral sand tones. For a less formal wedding by the water, select an ivory invitation with shells painted in a watercolor style. They look great as a design in one corner of the paper as a great little accent and dash of personality.</p>
<p>When your guests arrive at your wedding reception, there are a few cute ways to welcome them with decorative shells. A beautiful shell can be glued to each escort card. Use a variety of different shells, and lay them all out flat in nice rows. The effect is very pretty, and as a bonus, the weight of the shells will keep your escort cards anchored should a breeze come along. Another idea is to use place card holders with a silver shell motif for a formal wedding. They would work equally well for the escort cards or the place cards.</p>
<p>On the dinner tables, there are lots of great ways to wow your guests with shells. Martha Stewart has a wonderfully unique craft project for using large clean shells as salt and pepper caddies on the tables. Then of course, there are the centerpieces. You can opt for a traditional floral arrangement, and add a scattering of seashells among the blooms. Another idea is to design a shell based centerpiece. Take a number of large shells in different forms and combine with red faux coral, large pillar candles, and a bit of sand on a tray. This is a fun diy project that also looks fantastic.</p>
<p>Let&#8217;s not forget about decorating the bride. Try beach theme wedding jewelry made from stunning Swarovski crystals in the shape of seashells. Or choose wedding jewelry which is created from genuine shells for your beach wedding, such as a monogrammed pendant made from a flat piece of shell. So pretty and so unique. The bouquet can be decorated just like the centerpieces, with small seashells wired into the flowers. For a bold accent, create a cuff of large translucent capiz shell discs around your flowers. It is very offbeat and perfect for an oceanside ceremony.</p>
<p>Certainly, your wedding cake should also be adorned with your chosen motif. You can have the baker decorate with real clean shells (be sure to remove before serving!) or create them from sugar or fondant. A dusting of pearlescent shimmer powder will give the faux shells a natural luminosity. This is one cake that might end up too pretty to cut!</p>
<p>From napkin rings to cocktail picks, there is almost no limit to the ways you can use a shell motif to decorate your wedding. It is a timeless<br />
summer motif with a classic elegance that will never go out of style. Whether your wedding will be at ocean&#8217;s edge or in a landlocked location, you cannot go wrong with this wonderful summer motif.</p>
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		<title>Invitation Cards For Your Ideal Winter Wedding</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:21:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gregg Hal</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A winter wedding is usually considered a romantic one. It should probably be a white wedding at the same time. In fact, you will need to have some extra considerations if you choose this as your theme. Of course you will want to make sure that your every decision will be made upon the idea [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A winter wedding is usually considered a romantic one. It should probably be a white wedding at the same time. In fact, you will need to have some extra considerations if you choose this as your theme.</p>
<p>Of course you will want to make sure that your every decision will be made upon the idea of winter. To this end you are trying to use the theme to unify all your designs for the wedding. For example, you may create your decorations with a lot of snow flake. On the other hand, you may also purchase some miniatures of a snowman as your wedding favor. There are a lot of choices in order to make every item to match your theme.</p>
<p>When your wedding invitation is concerned, you should also design it so that it will match the idea of being in the winter. You will need to consider a lot of practical issues when you are designing the card.</p>
<p>You will need to think about the number of guests. In fact, it does not only affect your choice of invitation. It will also affect your choices on the wedding favor, venue, and so one. As a result, you will need to estimate the number of guests who will attend your wedding before you make any decisions.</p>
<p>After your have estimated the number of guests you are going to invite, you will start thinking about the style of the cards. Of course you will be trying to search for cards which will match your idea of winter. Again, the idea of snowflakes can be used for your invitation card. You will be printing some snowflakes on your card. You may also print a snowman on your card. In most cases you will adapt the idea of white color so that you can deliver a feeling of being in the winter when your guests see the card.</p>
<p>If you are going to have your wedding on the Christmas night, you may even print a Santa Clause on the invitation card. However, you should be very careful when you are designing the card. You have to make sure that your guests will not think that they have received a Christmas card when they see your wedding invitation.</p>
<p>After you have finished your wedding invitation, you will have to send them out. In most cases, you will need to send them at least 12 weeks before your wedding. Of course you may also want to give your guests a call before you send your invitations. You are doing this to make sure that your guests will know that you are going to get married soon!</p>
<p>One last thing is that, you may need to spend some time to create your winter wedding invitation. As a result, you should try to search for the wedding cards as early as possible. If you are planning to work with a designer, you will need to make sure that the designer knows your schedule so that you can have your invitation sent on time!</p>
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		<title>How do I make the best decisions for my Chicago wedding?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 03:54:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Henry</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Planning a wedding requires many small and large decisions. There are many decisions that make a wedding reflect your style. Where do you start?! Define your style: The first decision is to spend some quality time looking at your home, your car, how you dress, what you do for fun, your job, the colors you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Planning a wedding requires many small and large decisions. There are many decisions that make a wedding reflect your style. Where do you start?!</p>
<p><strong>Define your style:</strong><br />
The first decision is to spend some quality time looking at your home, your car, how you dress, what you do for fun, your job, the colors you love. Many times these factors can help you realize what your collective style is. There is no right or wrong answer. The more honest you can be with yourselves, the quicker it will help you develop a clear idea for the type of  <a href="http://drsmusic.com">Chicago wedding</a> you envision. This first step will help you make all your decisions much easier.</p>
<p> Some couples want the best of everything with 400 guests at a swanky downtown hotel; while others may want just a fun party at a nice hotel in the suburbs. </p>
<p>Many couples never do this and end up letting their budget dictate what they choose. As a result, they sometimes have an uneven wedding: Great venues, bad band, great flowers, average food. Always buy the best quality you can afford that fits into your overall budget.</p>
<p><strong>Establish Your Priorities:</strong><br />
-What’s most important to each one of you? This will help you determine how to divide your wedding budget so you both get what you want and have the funds set aside to do so.</p>
<p>Your Chicago wedding should only include the People, Music, Food, Flowers and Colors you love.</p>
<p><strong>Here are some other ideas:</strong><br />
Think about the best weddings you’ve been to. What did you enjoy about them?<br />
-Think about the worst Chicago wedding you’ve ever been to. What did you hate about them?<br />
-Ask your married friend, “If you could do it over again what would you have changed?”<br />
-Look through wedding websites and magazines, what do you love or hate?  The more specific you can be the better.<br />
-Make sure any ideas that worked well for others fits YOUR style. That’s all that matters.</p>
<p><strong>Other factors to consider:</strong><br />
   Your Age<br />
   Your Ethnicity and traditions<br />
   Your Family Size<br />
   Your First or Second Marriage<br />
   Your Number of Guests</p>
<p><strong>Start with the Big Decisions: </strong> <img src="http://drsmusic.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/thinker.thumbnail.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>1. <strong>The Bride and Groom:</strong></p>
<p>You found each other. That’s the biggest decision. So give yourself some credit!</p>
<p>2. <strong>The Date:</strong></p>
<p>What time of the year would you like to get married?<br />
Do you want a Saturday Night Chicago Wedding?<br />
Or a Sunday or Friday Wedding?<br />
You can many times get better quality vendors for a discount for non-Saturday weddings? The same applies for January through March wedding.</p>
<p>3. <strong>The  Venue:</strong><br />
Estimate how many guests you are planning on inviting.<br />
Eliminate venues that are too small or too large.<br />
Do you want a downtown hotel or one in the suburbs?<br />
Think about if you have many out of state guests that may need accommodations.  Can the hotel accommodate that number of guests?<br />
Is your wedding ceremony going to be at the same venue or at a separate Church?<br />
How far away is the church from the venue?</p>
<p>4. <strong>The Food:</strong><br />
- If your venue doesn’t have in-house Chicago catering , you will need to secure an outside catering company. Many times the venue will have a select list of preferred companies they work with. I suggest using their recommendations, it will make the wedding run much more smoothly. The company will know the load-in information, the facilities, the layout of the room. It will make service that’s much easier and quicker for you and your guests.</p>
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<p>5. <strong>The Music</strong><br />
 Picture yourself 2 years from now. Your friends are all gathering for a Summertime BBQ. Your friend says, “We had the best time at your wedding, your flowers were so beautiful.” That means that you had a boring wedding. What they should say is, “We had the best time at your wedding, your band was awesome! We were dancing all night.”  The quality of your music is what people are going to remember.<br />
Think about what styles of music you love.<br />
Think about the age of your guests<br />
Think about if you have a song that is YOURS.</p>
<p>There’s nothing worse than spending top dollar for a great venue, delicious food, and have to settle for a lousy band or even worse, a DJ. All the other wonderful aspects of your Chicago wedding will quickly be forgotten.</p>
<p>Find a music company that is flexible and experienced enough to perform the songs that you love.</p>
<p>6.<strong> The Dress</strong></p>
<p>           Like all the decisions you’ll be making, the dress should say something about you and who you are as a bride. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Take the feedback of your family and friends, but ultimately you will be the one wearing the dress on the biggest day of your life. How do you feel when you are wearing each dress? If you feel like it’s a perfect extension of you then you may have found the dress for you.</p>
<p>7. <strong>The Flowers</strong></p>
<p>         Flowers have been described as “Nature’s way of smiling”.  Chicago Florists are far more sophisticated than years ago. The best florists are truly artists. Communicate the style, colors and table size for your wedding. They will be able to give you several beautiful examples to choose from.</p>
<p>8. <strong>The Photographer</strong></p>
<p>  There are many excellent Chicago photographers with a variety of styles. Some use an older style with pull down screens for portraits and photos of guests at each table. Others use a more real life style. They act more like guests at the wedding that happen to be taking a lot of photos. You and your guests just act naturally.  Websites can be a great resource for seeing their work. After you visit their website and review their sample work on their site, I recommend setting up a meeting with them. The personality of the photographer is important. He will be with you for 10 hours on your wedding day as well as for years after your Chicago wedding. Find someone that is flexible, professional and easy to work with. Remember, it’s your wedding.</p>
<p>9. <strong>The Videographer</strong></p>
<p>Just like Chicago photographers, there are many talented Chicago videographers to choose from. They all have different styles. Some use multiple cameras, some shoot in HD. Obviously you’ll want to see as much of their work as you can. If they have referrals, ask for them. The quality of their equipment, usually but not always, indicates their level of commitment to their craft. Ask them what their turn around time is for a completed DVD. For both your Photographer and Videographer, they should be experienced and will guide you through the planning process. Let them know what your preferences are. For example, “Aunt Louise and Uncle Henry are celebrating their 50th anniversary that same day. I’d like a photo of the four of us.”</p>
<p>10. <strong>The Additional Services</strong></p>
<p>This category includes Chicago transportation companies, linens, wedding favors, table, chair rentals among many other smaller decisions. Just keep in mind, do they fit my style and my budget?<br />
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		<description><![CDATA[There is nothing quite as beautiful as a glowing bride walking down the aisle surrounded by gorgeous wedding ceremony flowers. The best part is if the bride chooses to she can make any flower in any color she wants using crepe paper. Making your own wedding ceremony flowers is easy. All you need is a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is nothing quite as beautiful as a glowing bride walking down the aisle surrounded by gorgeous wedding ceremony flowers. The best part is if the bride chooses to she can make any flower in any color she wants using crepe paper. Making your own wedding ceremony flowers is easy. All you need is a book preferably one for making wedding flowers. This type of book allows you to see the finished floral arrangement so you have a visual aid as well as instructions.</p>
<p>You have two main areas to decorate for the ceremony; the isle and the church alter. When decorating the isle most brides chose to attach flowers to the ends of the pews either on the isle side or on both sides that decision is up to you. The flowers on the outside will not be seen in any of your photographs so the decision to place them there are strictly for your guests benefit. If you have the time and the extra little bit of cash it is a nice added touch.</p>
<p>The church alter is the second place you will want to decorate. How you decorate the church alter for your wedding is entirely up to. Many brides decide to go with simple floral boutiques and others opt to use huge standing floral arrangements. To decorate the pews you can choose from a single crepe paper flower to a small bouquet of flowers or any number of flowers in between. For a single, double or triple floral arrangement you will want some babies&#8217; breath to place in back of the selected number of flowers, a piece of ribbon to tie them together and maybe even a bow. You can attach them to the pew using a piece of floral wire just be sure to cover it with floral tape so no one cuts their fingers on the wire.</p>
<p>On the church alter you can put a few of the small to medium size bouquets or centerpieces and place them on the alter table along side of your unity candles or any other item you have on the church alter itself. You can also make tall floral arrangements and place one at each end of the church alter or you can make as many as you want and place them where you want too. If there are stairs before you get to the church alter many brides place this type of arrangement one on each side of a step or on each step. It is really up to the bride. For more ideas on types and where to place wedding ceremony flowers you can flip through any bridal magazine to get ideas.</p>
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