Tools & Tips for Video Coverage of Your Wedding Day
Everything is perfect: Your family and friends are seated comfortably, the flowers look divine, the music is being played in key, and you know the caterers are busy making sure the food for the reception afterwards is scrumptious. The only thing left to do now is walk down the isle and wed the person of your dreams. Off you go!
Nightmare of all nightmares! You are sitting at the head table and the only reason you know you actually got married is because there is a gold band on your finger! You were so nervous and excited all at once that your mind is drawing a complete blank. All the effort, the planning, the endless sacrifices all year long and you don't have a single recollection of how things went. Yikes.
There is insurance against this all-to-common wedding amnesia: A wedding video! It will bring you, your family and friends, countless evenings of enjoyment and recollection simply at the flick of your remote control. The cost will be nominal and a professional video will bring you countless years of enjoyment.
The best person to entrust with capturing your special day is a professional Wedding-Videographer. The old saying that "A hammer does not a carpenter make" is good to remember when hiring a professional to film your wedding. The best person to ask for advice on this is your Wedding Planner. They will have a Videographer that they trust enough to put their name to so that you will have one less thing to worry about. It's It is after all, their job. If you are planning your own wedding, here are ten questions you should ask to ensure that you pick the best Videographer for the big day:
1. Video cameras are not all the same. Hi8 or DV provide a higher quality than the standard camcorder. Some of the best digital units include the Sony VX 2000 and the Canon XL1.
2. 3-chip CCD cameras will have the best Digital quality. You don't need to know what it means other than "the best possible chipset for the best possible image."
3. Ask to view a "wedding video sample" tape. This will give you an idea of what the quality will be like when you get yours.
4. Do they use wireless microphones? If they do, great, if they don't ask them to get one.
5. Is the Videographer unobtrusive? They should be.
6. What do they dress while filming? Make sure they dress neat and tidy. Blue jeans are NOT acceptable wedding-wear.
7. What back up equipment do they have? It should be comparable in quality to the original.
8. Price?? Most Videographers have several packages. Choose the one that fits within your budget and captures what you desire.
9. Do they use 1 camera or 2?. If 2 cameras is the second operator an extra charge?
10. Bookings? Make sure you give them specific instructions for time, place. Also, be sure to check with the church, Priest, hall, etc., to find out if they have any rules regarding filming of weddings.
Once these questions have been answered to your complete satisfaction you'll be well on your way to hiring the best possible professional to film the big day.
If you decide that a Videographer is simply not within your wedding budget you can still take some action to ensure that you get an acceptable "home video" of your Wedding. Everybody and their Uncle has a home video camera nowadays (we've all had to suffer through their personal movies at one time or another). As you know, having a camera is not enough to make a movie. If that was the case Hollywood would be out of business by now. Here are some tips to help your Uncle Jim or your Cousin Sally to film a video that will bring you tears of joy instead of making you cringe every time your throw it in the VCR:
1. Try to use a Digital or Hi-8 camera. The quality will be drastically improved when transferring or copying for friends and family.
2. Make sure they have a Tripod. This will reduce unwanted motion and save you and your friends from being queasy when you watch the finished product on TV.
3. Do not "zoom" in or out while filming. Do all "zooming" while the camera is NOT recording. If they want to switch from a wide shot to a close up, stop the camera from filming between transitions. All the professionals do this.
4. Be sure to scope out the best possible spot for the camera ahead of time. It should be in a spot that is unobtrusive but can also capture the bride's walk down the isle and ceremony without having to move the tripod & camera.
5. Practice, practice, practice. Be sure to film some "practice" runs before the actual ceremony. This will ensure that the person doing the filming will be ready to capture things in the heat of the moment without any worries or mistakes.
Again, I cannot recommend enough that the best way to capture your wedding on Video is to hire a professional. That being said, the tips above should give you a quality home video that you and yours will enjoy again and again. Professionally shot or captured by a reliable friend or relative, a Wedding Video will bring back all the feelings and wonder that you were too busy to remember on the special day itself!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Friday, October 2, 2009
FUN Lingerie Bridal Showers!
Bridal Showers are fun, girly events and having a shower with a theme makes it that much more exciting.
A really fun, sexy theme is a lingerie bridal shower--it can be as risqué or played down as you like. Lingerie themes especially work for a smaller event with close girlfriends vs a huge guest list where not many people know one another.
Here are some ideas on how to make your lingerie bridal shower a success:
Dress code: Decide whether or not you want your guests to all where lingerie and set some guidelines--maybe you want everyone to come in their favorite leopard print or hot pink, maybe you want all your guests to wear a nightie or baby doll to have it a little more covered up. Also you may want to set perimeters on how risqué you want the outfits to be. Keep in mind, you can have a lingerie shower without actually having your guests wear lingerie. You don't have to list a dress code and instead the bridesmaids and bride can be the ones wearing lingerie.
Decorations: This can be funny or intimate and romantic. If you're going for funny, consider hanging different colors and styles of bras from the ceiling. If you want a more romantic feel, dark roses and candles are an excellent choice, consider tealight candles surrounding a vase of roses. Or fill a glass bowl with water and top it with floating candles and sprinkle some rose petals and tealights around it. Deep colors like red, deep purple and even a classic black work nicely--try to choose satin and silk fabrics for linens. Dim lighting and candles will make the ambience just right.
Food: A chocolate fondue with strawberries for dipping is a great choice, bite size sandwiches and exotic drinks like pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris will make for a perfect lingerie theme spread.
Games: "Guess Whose Lingerie This is!" In the invitation ask each guest to bring one item from their lingerie drawer. Have the host collect each person's lingerie at the door and put them in a basket. Than when it's time to play the host or the bride will pull out each one and the guests will have to guess who's it is and give 1 example of why they think it's that person's--this will make everyone learn a lot about each other and can be played just for fun or as an icebreaker.
Party Favors: Don't forget to send your guests home with something to remember the event with. Personalized Bridal Shower Favors are an excellent choice; you can pick one with a lingerie design and have it personalized to say whatever you would like. Or select a bridal shower favor that matches the decor or the bride's personality.
Remember to be as creative as you like and to be sure to get the bride's input, you certainly don't want the bride to be uncomfortable, plus she'll have a pulse on what the guests are like.
Have fun planning!
A really fun, sexy theme is a lingerie bridal shower--it can be as risqué or played down as you like. Lingerie themes especially work for a smaller event with close girlfriends vs a huge guest list where not many people know one another.
Here are some ideas on how to make your lingerie bridal shower a success:
Dress code: Decide whether or not you want your guests to all where lingerie and set some guidelines--maybe you want everyone to come in their favorite leopard print or hot pink, maybe you want all your guests to wear a nightie or baby doll to have it a little more covered up. Also you may want to set perimeters on how risqué you want the outfits to be. Keep in mind, you can have a lingerie shower without actually having your guests wear lingerie. You don't have to list a dress code and instead the bridesmaids and bride can be the ones wearing lingerie.
Decorations: This can be funny or intimate and romantic. If you're going for funny, consider hanging different colors and styles of bras from the ceiling. If you want a more romantic feel, dark roses and candles are an excellent choice, consider tealight candles surrounding a vase of roses. Or fill a glass bowl with water and top it with floating candles and sprinkle some rose petals and tealights around it. Deep colors like red, deep purple and even a classic black work nicely--try to choose satin and silk fabrics for linens. Dim lighting and candles will make the ambience just right.
Food: A chocolate fondue with strawberries for dipping is a great choice, bite size sandwiches and exotic drinks like pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris will make for a perfect lingerie theme spread.
Games: "Guess Whose Lingerie This is!" In the invitation ask each guest to bring one item from their lingerie drawer. Have the host collect each person's lingerie at the door and put them in a basket. Than when it's time to play the host or the bride will pull out each one and the guests will have to guess who's it is and give 1 example of why they think it's that person's--this will make everyone learn a lot about each other and can be played just for fun or as an icebreaker.
Party Favors: Don't forget to send your guests home with something to remember the event with. Personalized Bridal Shower Favors are an excellent choice; you can pick one with a lingerie design and have it personalized to say whatever you would like. Or select a bridal shower favor that matches the decor or the bride's personality.
Remember to be as creative as you like and to be sure to get the bride's input, you certainly don't want the bride to be uncomfortable, plus she'll have a pulse on what the guests are like.
Have fun planning!
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Wedding Cake Do's and Dont's
Wedding Cakes - Do's and Dont's
You spent several hundred dollars for a beautiful and elaborate wedding cake, a replica of one that you saw in a magazine. Everyone remarks on how pretty it is, and you are delighted. Then, a half hour into the reception, just as you are beginning to relax and enjoy yourself, your coordinator tells you that the cake is starting to collapse and you need to cut it now while there is still time to salvage it and to get those special pictures. You rush to the cake table, place a forced smile on your face and quickly cut the cake.
Unfortunately, this scenario occurs all too often, especially at summer weddings, but it can be prevented. You can alleviate some of the problems by considering the following things when you choose your cake:
• Cakes don't tolerate heat, particularly those made with buttercreme icing, nor do they tolerate wind. Keep the cake indoors, if possible, or in the shade. If the cake must be placed outdoors, first place it in a refrigerator, if possible.
Place the cake in a location that is level; otherwise, the layers may tip or slide. Shim the table legs if necessary to make them level. This is particularly important at outdoor locations.
• Cakes that have pillars between the layers are more apt to tip or collapse than those in which the layers are stacked on top of one another or placed on individual pedestals. Neither pillars nor pedestals do well in windy locations, however.
• Have the cake delivered as late as possible so that it doesn't stand for several hours before being cut.
• If you choose to use colored icing on your cake, the food coloring can stain your gown and your hands. Butter and shortening used in the icing will also stain, particularly if you wipe your hands on your gown (a natural tendency when they are sticky). Use forks, not your fingers, to serve each other and don't under any circumstances shove cake in each other's face.
With a bit of planning, you can have your cake and eat it too.
You spent several hundred dollars for a beautiful and elaborate wedding cake, a replica of one that you saw in a magazine. Everyone remarks on how pretty it is, and you are delighted. Then, a half hour into the reception, just as you are beginning to relax and enjoy yourself, your coordinator tells you that the cake is starting to collapse and you need to cut it now while there is still time to salvage it and to get those special pictures. You rush to the cake table, place a forced smile on your face and quickly cut the cake.
Unfortunately, this scenario occurs all too often, especially at summer weddings, but it can be prevented. You can alleviate some of the problems by considering the following things when you choose your cake:
• Cakes don't tolerate heat, particularly those made with buttercreme icing, nor do they tolerate wind. Keep the cake indoors, if possible, or in the shade. If the cake must be placed outdoors, first place it in a refrigerator, if possible.
Place the cake in a location that is level; otherwise, the layers may tip or slide. Shim the table legs if necessary to make them level. This is particularly important at outdoor locations.
• Cakes that have pillars between the layers are more apt to tip or collapse than those in which the layers are stacked on top of one another or placed on individual pedestals. Neither pillars nor pedestals do well in windy locations, however.
• Have the cake delivered as late as possible so that it doesn't stand for several hours before being cut.
• If you choose to use colored icing on your cake, the food coloring can stain your gown and your hands. Butter and shortening used in the icing will also stain, particularly if you wipe your hands on your gown (a natural tendency when they are sticky). Use forks, not your fingers, to serve each other and don't under any circumstances shove cake in each other's face.
With a bit of planning, you can have your cake and eat it too.
6 GREAT Centerpiece Ideas
Six Unique Wedding Centerpiece Ideas
A lot of planning goes into creating the wedding of your dreams. A large part of your budget and time will be dedicated to your wedding reception. The menu, entertainment, decorations and wedding favors you choose are all important parts of your big day.
Wedding centerpieces can play a large part in helping to set the theme and tone of your reception. You want your wedding to be memorable, and the centerpieces you choose can help set your wedding apart from all the others.
Wedding guests often times don’t notice or remember the small details of weddings. However, one of the few things that guests often remember are the wedding centerpieces you choose. They will be looking at them for four or five hours during your reception, so why not do something unique and different?
Usually when most people think of wedding centerpieces the first thing that comes to mind is flowers. While most wedding centerpieces have at least some flowers in them, choosing a unique wedding centerpiece idea allows you to stand out from the crowd.
Here are six unique wedding centerpiece ideas:
- Even if you do choose a flower-based centerpiece, you can still add some uniqueness to your reception tables by choosing unique vases or containers to hold the flowers. Ideas include square vases, vases with a design or color and even a unique shape like the Eiffel tower.
- Simply adding things to your flower vases can make your centerpieces unique. For example, add color by adding a few drops of dye to match your wedding colors, or add pearls to the bottom of the vases.
- Add other things like fruit, stones or candles to your flower wedding
centerpieces. Fruit like lemons, limes and oranges are perfect for spring and summer weddings. Candles come in many shapes and sizes, and they can really help to set the mood of your reception.
- Use your wedding theme for unique wedding centerpiece ideas. For example, in the fall add pumpkins, leaves or apples to your centerpiece to help finish off a fall-themed wedding. For a beach-themed wedding add items like shells and sand.
- Combine your wedding centerpieces with your wedding favors. Have small potted plants in the center which can double as favors. Or, have frames with different photos in each displayed in the center of the table.
- Cake wedding centerpieces can also be fun. Have small or mini individual wedding cakes in the center of each table as your centerpiece. Each table can have a uniquely decorated cake for your guests to enjoy.
Don't be afraid to use your creativity to come up with your own unique wedding centerpiece idea.
A lot of planning goes into creating the wedding of your dreams. A large part of your budget and time will be dedicated to your wedding reception. The menu, entertainment, decorations and wedding favors you choose are all important parts of your big day.
Wedding centerpieces can play a large part in helping to set the theme and tone of your reception. You want your wedding to be memorable, and the centerpieces you choose can help set your wedding apart from all the others.
Wedding guests often times don’t notice or remember the small details of weddings. However, one of the few things that guests often remember are the wedding centerpieces you choose. They will be looking at them for four or five hours during your reception, so why not do something unique and different?
Usually when most people think of wedding centerpieces the first thing that comes to mind is flowers. While most wedding centerpieces have at least some flowers in them, choosing a unique wedding centerpiece idea allows you to stand out from the crowd.
Here are six unique wedding centerpiece ideas:
- Even if you do choose a flower-based centerpiece, you can still add some uniqueness to your reception tables by choosing unique vases or containers to hold the flowers. Ideas include square vases, vases with a design or color and even a unique shape like the Eiffel tower.
- Simply adding things to your flower vases can make your centerpieces unique. For example, add color by adding a few drops of dye to match your wedding colors, or add pearls to the bottom of the vases.
- Add other things like fruit, stones or candles to your flower wedding
centerpieces. Fruit like lemons, limes and oranges are perfect for spring and summer weddings. Candles come in many shapes and sizes, and they can really help to set the mood of your reception.
- Use your wedding theme for unique wedding centerpiece ideas. For example, in the fall add pumpkins, leaves or apples to your centerpiece to help finish off a fall-themed wedding. For a beach-themed wedding add items like shells and sand.
- Combine your wedding centerpieces with your wedding favors. Have small potted plants in the center which can double as favors. Or, have frames with different photos in each displayed in the center of the table.
- Cake wedding centerpieces can also be fun. Have small or mini individual wedding cakes in the center of each table as your centerpiece. Each table can have a uniquely decorated cake for your guests to enjoy.
Don't be afraid to use your creativity to come up with your own unique wedding centerpiece idea.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Tips for a GREAT Wedding Video
Tips For Producing a Unique Wedding Video
Creating a wedding video that is unique to you and your new spouse is not always something a bride and groom thinks about when hiring a wedding videographer. After all your wedding day is all about you and the wedding video or DVD should reflect your personal tastes as well.
Videos can be as simple as letting the camera roll on your wedding day or can be as detailed as a television documentary. When looking for just the right videographer, couples want someone who can capture that special day with crystal clear video and sound but have no idea what other options are available. Know that you can customize your video anyway you like depending on the videographer and your budget.
First when looking for a videographer, check to see if the videographer belongs to a professional organization, such as the Wedding and Events Videographers Association (WEVA.com). Also find out how long the video company has been in business. You don't want a novice shooting your video since there is only one chance to get it right. When requesting demos from prospective videographers, don't just settle for viewing a demo reel, ask to see several different weddings. Also ask the videographer if he has shot at your wedding location before and then request to see video from that specific location. When viewing the demo reel ask yourself if they all look the same, like a cookie cutter presentation or are the videos unique.
When meeting with videographers be prepared and know what you want ahead of time. Bring notes and take notes. Make sure everything you request is included on a written contract.
With the advances in today's technology the sky is the limit on wedding video options. You can request whatever your heart desires. The possibility of your special requests all depends on your budget but here are a few options that can add that special touch to your video.
Real Film - Many videographers are offering real 8mm film as an option or add-on. It is usually just two-to-four rolls of film edited into the actual video to give a retro flavor that will awe you and your family. Don't settle for a "film-effect" that is created on a computer, it just isn't the same.
Engagement Music Video - This can be done ahead of time and presented at the reception on big screen projector. Hire your videographer to attend your engagement photo session where he can get behind-the-scenes video that can later be combined with the engagement photographs. When set to music this can be a wonderful piece to showcase on your wedding day.
The Love Story - This option has exploded in popularity. The Love Story is an interview with the bride-to-be and her fiancé, which tells the story of how they met and how they arrived at this point. Some of the video can be shot at the spot where he proposed, at the couples home or favorite spot. The Love Story is probably the most emotion-packed segment, next to the ceremony video of your vows. This feature can also be completed ahead of time and presented on a big screen presentation at the reception.
Photo Montage - Photo Montages have always been popular and can easily achieve that personal touch without blowing your wedding budget. A photo montage is another great way to tell the story of how you met or you can go as far back as to your childhood photos. It's all a story of how you arrived at this day and it is a way to bring new life to those photographs stored in the back of your closet. The photo montage can also be shown at your reception.
Streaming Video - Many couples personalize their wedding by creating a wedding website to keep family members in-the-know about changes in upcoming wedding plans. Streaming videos can be used to create exciting engagement announcements for your wedding website. This would be a good way to introduce your wedding theme as a movie trailer to increase the anticipation leading up to your wedding.
Once you hire a videographer to shoot your wedding, there are things that you can do to help the videographer create your perfect wedding video:
* Give your videographer a copy of the invitation, program with the names of the bridal party and anyone who will speak at the ceremony, a list of your favorite songs or the DJ play list from the reception, and a list of anyone who must be in your video, such as your great-grandmother or a relative who has traveled a great distance to come to your wedding.
* Speak to your bridal party at the wedding rehearsal about their placement during the ceremony. Ask them to be aware of the videographer and to be careful not to block the camera at the ceremony.
* Let the videographer know ahead of time if there will be any special performances or live entertainment such as Flamenco dancers.
* Require the videographer to attend the wedding rehearsal. Most experienced videographers will include this service in their price list.
With a little creativity and preparation, your wedding video can be as unique as you are. Your videographer can work with you to give your video that personal touch that will reflect who you are as a couple and be watched for many years to come.
Creating a wedding video that is unique to you and your new spouse is not always something a bride and groom thinks about when hiring a wedding videographer. After all your wedding day is all about you and the wedding video or DVD should reflect your personal tastes as well.
Videos can be as simple as letting the camera roll on your wedding day or can be as detailed as a television documentary. When looking for just the right videographer, couples want someone who can capture that special day with crystal clear video and sound but have no idea what other options are available. Know that you can customize your video anyway you like depending on the videographer and your budget.
First when looking for a videographer, check to see if the videographer belongs to a professional organization, such as the Wedding and Events Videographers Association (WEVA.com). Also find out how long the video company has been in business. You don't want a novice shooting your video since there is only one chance to get it right. When requesting demos from prospective videographers, don't just settle for viewing a demo reel, ask to see several different weddings. Also ask the videographer if he has shot at your wedding location before and then request to see video from that specific location. When viewing the demo reel ask yourself if they all look the same, like a cookie cutter presentation or are the videos unique.
When meeting with videographers be prepared and know what you want ahead of time. Bring notes and take notes. Make sure everything you request is included on a written contract.
With the advances in today's technology the sky is the limit on wedding video options. You can request whatever your heart desires. The possibility of your special requests all depends on your budget but here are a few options that can add that special touch to your video.
Real Film - Many videographers are offering real 8mm film as an option or add-on. It is usually just two-to-four rolls of film edited into the actual video to give a retro flavor that will awe you and your family. Don't settle for a "film-effect" that is created on a computer, it just isn't the same.
Engagement Music Video - This can be done ahead of time and presented at the reception on big screen projector. Hire your videographer to attend your engagement photo session where he can get behind-the-scenes video that can later be combined with the engagement photographs. When set to music this can be a wonderful piece to showcase on your wedding day.
The Love Story - This option has exploded in popularity. The Love Story is an interview with the bride-to-be and her fiancé, which tells the story of how they met and how they arrived at this point. Some of the video can be shot at the spot where he proposed, at the couples home or favorite spot. The Love Story is probably the most emotion-packed segment, next to the ceremony video of your vows. This feature can also be completed ahead of time and presented on a big screen presentation at the reception.
Photo Montage - Photo Montages have always been popular and can easily achieve that personal touch without blowing your wedding budget. A photo montage is another great way to tell the story of how you met or you can go as far back as to your childhood photos. It's all a story of how you arrived at this day and it is a way to bring new life to those photographs stored in the back of your closet. The photo montage can also be shown at your reception.
Streaming Video - Many couples personalize their wedding by creating a wedding website to keep family members in-the-know about changes in upcoming wedding plans. Streaming videos can be used to create exciting engagement announcements for your wedding website. This would be a good way to introduce your wedding theme as a movie trailer to increase the anticipation leading up to your wedding.
Once you hire a videographer to shoot your wedding, there are things that you can do to help the videographer create your perfect wedding video:
* Give your videographer a copy of the invitation, program with the names of the bridal party and anyone who will speak at the ceremony, a list of your favorite songs or the DJ play list from the reception, and a list of anyone who must be in your video, such as your great-grandmother or a relative who has traveled a great distance to come to your wedding.
* Speak to your bridal party at the wedding rehearsal about their placement during the ceremony. Ask them to be aware of the videographer and to be careful not to block the camera at the ceremony.
* Let the videographer know ahead of time if there will be any special performances or live entertainment such as Flamenco dancers.
* Require the videographer to attend the wedding rehearsal. Most experienced videographers will include this service in their price list.
With a little creativity and preparation, your wedding video can be as unique as you are. Your videographer can work with you to give your video that personal touch that will reflect who you are as a couple and be watched for many years to come.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Why you should have a wedding DVD!
There are a number of reasons why it is a good idea to have a DVD made of your wedding day. Mostly, it comes down to this - your wedding day will definitely fly by, and it can be not easy to remember precise things that happened in fine detail. While you remember the overall feeling of the day, along with the major points of the day, much of the rest of it will speedily become a blur as you try to remember back to what happened. A wedding DVD is a good way to have some of those easier to forget moments captured on film to look back on in the future. In addition, a DVD of your wedding day is a great way to look back on the day and remember the emotions, feelings, vows, smiles, tears, etc. that were all a part of the day. It's a great way to relive the day.
While pictures are a great and necessary part of your wedding day, the best and clearest memories of your day will likely come from re-watching your wedding DVD. A great tradition to begin could be watching your wedding DVD on each wedding anniversary - it's a breathtaking way to look back on the day, and it is a wonderful way to remind yourselves of the vows you took that day. What are some of the most critical things to have captured on your wedding video? That really depends on each person. Of course, have the entire ceremony taped - there are too many amusing moments during the ceremony to skip out on this part. In addition, consider having at least highlights from the service taped - things like speeches and/or toasts, your first dance, etc. Some people also choose to have interviews done, where guests can come up to the videographer and leave comments of support and congrats for the couple. All in all, having a DVD made of your wedding day is an essential way to remember some of the biggest and best moments from that all important day in your lives, especially when you think that given all the time, money and hard work that went into making your wedding day one of the most dreamlike days of your life, it just makes sense to have a good recording available, so you can look back on it in the years to come.
Even the parts of the video that seem unremarkable to you now will probably be enthralling in the future, as you look back with pleasure at the fashions and hairstyles of our time, and marvel at how much younger everybody used to look. Our memories can be undependable. No matter how much we try to commit something to mind, as years go by we forget the details and invent new ones without even being aware that we're doing it. If you've ever looked back at your teenage diary, you've probably been startled to see how little you remembered, and how much your memory differed from how things really happened. A DVD of your wedding day is like opening up a window into your past, you can see things just as they really happened. You can relive listening to the best man's speech, and watching your older relatives on the dance floor. (Plus, you can fast forward through any repetitive or uncomfortable parts. If only all of like worked like that!) Time moves so quickly. You're not really paying attention, and the next thing you know, years have passed. A wedding DVD lets you freeze a happy time in your life, to take out and look at whenever you need it, beacuse every human being lives once and dies once and ff all the key events happening in life, marriage is one of the most valuable and sentimental events.
Your wedding day is the day when you become one with your soul mate. It is the day you find a partner to spend the rest of your life with. It is the moment when a man and woman pledge to be faithful to each other, love categorically and stand by each other's side in both good and bad times. Wedding is not just the union of two bodies. It is the coming together of two hearts and minds with different ideas, but willing to struggle and achieve one beautiful aspiration. The aspiration of leading a very cheerful married life with lots of fun and quality time among relatives and kids. So this day has to be very special. Especially so when this day comes but once in every man or woman's life. This has to stored and stacked in some sort of media for future viewing. What else can be better than a DVD? A DVD is compact, easy to use and needs very less time and effort. It is also very cost effective when it comes to distributing of copies to near and dear ones. But it is a fact that when Husband and Wife sit and view the DVD later, it gives so much fun cherishing upon those lovely moments. Especially when watched with their own offspring.
That's the reason a DVD of Wedding Day is must.
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While pictures are a great and necessary part of your wedding day, the best and clearest memories of your day will likely come from re-watching your wedding DVD. A great tradition to begin could be watching your wedding DVD on each wedding anniversary - it's a breathtaking way to look back on the day, and it is a wonderful way to remind yourselves of the vows you took that day. What are some of the most critical things to have captured on your wedding video? That really depends on each person. Of course, have the entire ceremony taped - there are too many amusing moments during the ceremony to skip out on this part. In addition, consider having at least highlights from the service taped - things like speeches and/or toasts, your first dance, etc. Some people also choose to have interviews done, where guests can come up to the videographer and leave comments of support and congrats for the couple. All in all, having a DVD made of your wedding day is an essential way to remember some of the biggest and best moments from that all important day in your lives, especially when you think that given all the time, money and hard work that went into making your wedding day one of the most dreamlike days of your life, it just makes sense to have a good recording available, so you can look back on it in the years to come.
Even the parts of the video that seem unremarkable to you now will probably be enthralling in the future, as you look back with pleasure at the fashions and hairstyles of our time, and marvel at how much younger everybody used to look. Our memories can be undependable. No matter how much we try to commit something to mind, as years go by we forget the details and invent new ones without even being aware that we're doing it. If you've ever looked back at your teenage diary, you've probably been startled to see how little you remembered, and how much your memory differed from how things really happened. A DVD of your wedding day is like opening up a window into your past, you can see things just as they really happened. You can relive listening to the best man's speech, and watching your older relatives on the dance floor. (Plus, you can fast forward through any repetitive or uncomfortable parts. If only all of like worked like that!) Time moves so quickly. You're not really paying attention, and the next thing you know, years have passed. A wedding DVD lets you freeze a happy time in your life, to take out and look at whenever you need it, beacuse every human being lives once and dies once and ff all the key events happening in life, marriage is one of the most valuable and sentimental events.
Your wedding day is the day when you become one with your soul mate. It is the day you find a partner to spend the rest of your life with. It is the moment when a man and woman pledge to be faithful to each other, love categorically and stand by each other's side in both good and bad times. Wedding is not just the union of two bodies. It is the coming together of two hearts and minds with different ideas, but willing to struggle and achieve one beautiful aspiration. The aspiration of leading a very cheerful married life with lots of fun and quality time among relatives and kids. So this day has to be very special. Especially so when this day comes but once in every man or woman's life. This has to stored and stacked in some sort of media for future viewing. What else can be better than a DVD? A DVD is compact, easy to use and needs very less time and effort. It is also very cost effective when it comes to distributing of copies to near and dear ones. But it is a fact that when Husband and Wife sit and view the DVD later, it gives so much fun cherishing upon those lovely moments. Especially when watched with their own offspring.
That's the reason a DVD of Wedding Day is must.
Article Source: http://www.weddingarticles.net
Friday, September 18, 2009
Wedding Rings!
Unique Wedding Bands
Wedding rings hold a very special part in any wedding. In fact, the history of the wedding ring dates back many years. Each culture has their own thoughts of what wedding rings stand for. However, over time these thoughts and feelings have all pulled together to form the meaning of wedding rings that we know today. Right now we are going to cover the best ways to go about looking for wedding rings. We are also going to talk a little bit about the meaning of wedding bands, and what they are suppose to represent. Last, but not least, we will talk about why diamond wedding rings are now the standard.
First of all, what does the wedding ring mean? Well, this is a band that is suppose to show your undying love for the person that you are getting married to. The band of the ring is a never ending circle. It goes on and on just like your love for you soon to be partner. This is the main meaning behind the wedding ring. Diamond wedding rings have become popular for two main reasons. The first reason is simply because women love diamonds. These are stones that have become very popular, and they are perfect to put on your never ending circle. On top of that, diamonds are very hard and last forever, just like your love for your new partner.
Now that we know a little bit more about wedding rings, we need to talk a little bit about how to buy wedding rings. After all, when you go looking for wedding rings, you are going to see that they cost a lot of money. However, you do not have to pay a lot if you know where to look. The best place to start off is online. By looking online first, you are able to compare prices from many different shops all at the same time. You are going to notice that the prices of rings online cost a lot less than the cost of rings at your local shops. On top of that, it is much easier to find a style that you like. Keep this in mind when you start looking for wedding rings.
Mens wedding rings are best looked for online as well. That is because most traditional mens wedding rings are just a gold band. However, if you want to get your husband a ring that is not just a gold band, then you have to find it online. This way you can locate many different rings and compare their prices. If you look for good mens wedding rings at local stores, you will see that you have to search far and wide to find a good ring.
Also remember that gold is not the only color for wedding rings nowadays. This goes for both women's rings and mens rings. In fact, a lot of people like to do the white gold look nowadays, because the sliver look is more modern. Thus, if you are looking for a way to make your wedding look more modern, then white gold is the way to go. However, this is an idea that does not stray too far from tradition, because it is still made out of gold.
When buying wedding rings online you have to be careful. That is because there are a few sites out their that are not trustworthy sites. To be sure that you avoid buying from these sites, it's a good idea to look for reviews on the sites first. This can be done just as easily as searching for the wedding rings themselves. All you need to do is a web search. Doing a web search is easy, and you can use your favorite search engine to do it (Google, Yahoo, MSN, or whatever). The best way to search is to put in keywords like “site review”, and include the name of the site that you are looking for. There are a few ways to come up with positive results. If you do not come up with any results, then this is mostly good. That is because not everyone talks about the good things that they notice about a site, but they are very quick to point out the bad things. So just because you did not find good reviews, does not mean that the site is bad. However, if you find bad reviews, then you need to be careful.
Do keep one thing in mind, however. One bad review does not mean that a site is bad. In fact, you are always going to find something that someone does not like about a site. Just because one person had a hard time, does not mean that you are going to as well. What you want to find is a site that has a lot of bad reviews. If you find that, then that is a site that you do not want to buy from.
Just use your good judgment when surfing the internet for wedding rings, and you will be fine. You will be able to get the ring of your dreams.
Wedding rings hold a very special part in any wedding. In fact, the history of the wedding ring dates back many years. Each culture has their own thoughts of what wedding rings stand for. However, over time these thoughts and feelings have all pulled together to form the meaning of wedding rings that we know today. Right now we are going to cover the best ways to go about looking for wedding rings. We are also going to talk a little bit about the meaning of wedding bands, and what they are suppose to represent. Last, but not least, we will talk about why diamond wedding rings are now the standard.
First of all, what does the wedding ring mean? Well, this is a band that is suppose to show your undying love for the person that you are getting married to. The band of the ring is a never ending circle. It goes on and on just like your love for you soon to be partner. This is the main meaning behind the wedding ring. Diamond wedding rings have become popular for two main reasons. The first reason is simply because women love diamonds. These are stones that have become very popular, and they are perfect to put on your never ending circle. On top of that, diamonds are very hard and last forever, just like your love for your new partner.
Now that we know a little bit more about wedding rings, we need to talk a little bit about how to buy wedding rings. After all, when you go looking for wedding rings, you are going to see that they cost a lot of money. However, you do not have to pay a lot if you know where to look. The best place to start off is online. By looking online first, you are able to compare prices from many different shops all at the same time. You are going to notice that the prices of rings online cost a lot less than the cost of rings at your local shops. On top of that, it is much easier to find a style that you like. Keep this in mind when you start looking for wedding rings.
Mens wedding rings are best looked for online as well. That is because most traditional mens wedding rings are just a gold band. However, if you want to get your husband a ring that is not just a gold band, then you have to find it online. This way you can locate many different rings and compare their prices. If you look for good mens wedding rings at local stores, you will see that you have to search far and wide to find a good ring.
Also remember that gold is not the only color for wedding rings nowadays. This goes for both women's rings and mens rings. In fact, a lot of people like to do the white gold look nowadays, because the sliver look is more modern. Thus, if you are looking for a way to make your wedding look more modern, then white gold is the way to go. However, this is an idea that does not stray too far from tradition, because it is still made out of gold.
When buying wedding rings online you have to be careful. That is because there are a few sites out their that are not trustworthy sites. To be sure that you avoid buying from these sites, it's a good idea to look for reviews on the sites first. This can be done just as easily as searching for the wedding rings themselves. All you need to do is a web search. Doing a web search is easy, and you can use your favorite search engine to do it (Google, Yahoo, MSN, or whatever). The best way to search is to put in keywords like “site review”, and include the name of the site that you are looking for. There are a few ways to come up with positive results. If you do not come up with any results, then this is mostly good. That is because not everyone talks about the good things that they notice about a site, but they are very quick to point out the bad things. So just because you did not find good reviews, does not mean that the site is bad. However, if you find bad reviews, then you need to be careful.
Do keep one thing in mind, however. One bad review does not mean that a site is bad. In fact, you are always going to find something that someone does not like about a site. Just because one person had a hard time, does not mean that you are going to as well. What you want to find is a site that has a lot of bad reviews. If you find that, then that is a site that you do not want to buy from.
Just use your good judgment when surfing the internet for wedding rings, and you will be fine. You will be able to get the ring of your dreams.
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