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Getting into the feel of planning for your great day! Fun, isn't it?
Well, now it's necessary to decide who will be in your wedding party. Your Maid or Matron (if married) of honor and the groom's best man. These two people are the bride and grooms right hand helpers throughout the day. Usually a good friend or a relative fill these spots.
How many bridesmaids do you want? There is no set rule ~ you can have as many as twelve if you wish. The traditional number is four. If you're planning a small informal wedding a maid or matron of honor is all you need to hold your bouquet and the groom's ring if you're having a double ring ceremony.
Ushers? There should be one usher for every fifty guests at the wedding.
Want Junior Members in the Wedding? They're usually young girls between ten and fifteen, who would be thrilled to be in your wedding.
A flower girl? She's usually under six years old and throws rose petals in the bride's path as she walks down the aisle.
Want a ring bearer? Usually a young boy under six, but he should be a responsible child. His job is to carry a satin or velvet pillow with both wedding rings attached.
After you decide who you want in your wedding party, call each of them personally and ask them to be a part of your wedding. They'll be thrilled that you asked them!!
Now is the time to start shopping for your wedding rings. Do you want a double ring ceremony, where the bride and groom exchange rings with each other; otherwise only the bride receives a wedding band? Gold is the traditional metal, but the choice is up to the bridal couple. Some bands also have diamonds in them.
Now you should start asking around about photographers ~ maybe your friend had a great one at their wedding or you thought your sister's wedding album was beautiful. Give several of them a call and question their wedding pictures and prices. Probably they will ask you to pay a visit and then show you some of their work and their albums. Do you like it? Do you like the photograher as a person? Don't forget you have to work with him.
How long do you expect the photographer to spend at your wedding? How many photos do you want taken ~ formal or candid? What about the album ~ how many pictures, what size, how many proofs, any formal pictures? Can extra pictures be ordered and what's the cost?
Is the photographer available on the date and location of your wedding? Many are booked a year or more in advance. Does he have an assistant or does he work alone? Does he have a backup camera? Will he use both color and black and white films? Will he be available for shooting pictures before the ceremony?
Before signing a contract, get the following in writing:
How many rolls of black and white and colored films are to be used?
Type of Film and cost of additional film
Complete package deal ~ number of proofs, when you can pick them up, how long you can keep them, when youi'll receive your pictures, total cost, reorder cost and refund policy.
How much you need to put down as a deposit? Check all his figures. When is the final payment due?
Hint ~ The photographer will be a very expensive part of your wedding, so think carefully before signing up for all those extra pictures. Refer to your budget and stick to it if possible!!!
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