Centerpieces
Fresh flowers are natural table decorations for any wedding reception. Think of your favorites first. Then consider how the flowers can enhance the mood of the party. Arrangements of elegant roses or painterly calla lilies in silver vessels may dress the tables at a formal wedding, while a cluster of potted zinn...
Wedding-Day Grooming for the Groom
Conventional wisdom holds that all eyes will be on the bride, and for the most part, they will be. But the groom will certainly have his share of the spotlight and should look his best.
Arrange to have a haircut two weeks before the wedding to give the cut time to f...
The Wedding Reception
Choosing the Site
If your ceremony and reception will not be at the same location, try to choose places that are no more than a half-hour drive apart. If you are getting married in a church or synagogue, for example, you might take a look at the facilities there; some have a stately room on the ground that could meet your nee...
Wedding Music
Ceremony Music
Choosing the music for your wedding can seem like a daunting task. To make the prospect less overwhelming, think in terms of audio "snapshots": what kind of music would you like when your guests arrive for the ceremony? What song will best capture your emotions as you walk down the aisle toward you future spous...
Wedding Video
A video preserves the moments you miss as well as the ones you're in the midst of. Intrusive bright lights and cables are a thing of the past. New equipment lets videographers move about unnoticed.
As With photography, there are many styles. Straight-cut format is the predominant style; characterized by minimal or no editi...
Hiring a Wedding Photographer
The photographer you will entrust with preserving your wedding-day memories should be one of the first people you hire: Start searching at least six months ahead of time. Solicit referrals from friends and wedding professionals, and try to interview at least three photographers. With large studios, insist on meeting the person who will actually ...