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RECEPTION By Invitation 1317 views
Being your own wedding stationery designer has never been easier, especially with new online stationer's who offer all the options at the click of a mouse.
New online stationer's, Heritage Stationery let you design you own wedding stationery, from the initial Save the Date right down to the final Thank You cards (and envelopes too). You can match the theme of the day in just the colours, fonts and style that you want. Simply choose the typeface, the size of the card, the colour of the ink, the colour of the paper and all the details – a tartan bow? A
gilded edge? You'll be guided step by step through the process and if you need advice, there is always a Heritage expert on hand to help.
If their name makes them sound like a traditional bunch, the swift bespoke service is strictly 21st century. In an era where speed and convenience rule, there is everything appealing about the ability to log on and have your stationery done in 48 hours. And fear not, Heritage don't believe a saving of time should mean a compromise in quality. Best of all you'll be getting great quality at affordable rates. Save the Date cards are £1.50 and wedding invitations with bows start at £2.25 each.Click to read more stationery ideas:
Inviting Ideas - D.I.Y. essential kit
With Thanks - a novel way to say thank you
Making It - designer stationery online
Print Please - cheap and cheerful printing ideas -
RECEPTION Bollywood Bling 1459 views
If you're planning a Shaadi, an Asian wedding with more than just a smattering of Bollywood bling, then check out this new wedding planning service.
Shaadi Wedding Services is set to provide everything needed for an Asian wedding in the North East. Owner Shaban Suleman says: “For everybody a wedding is a major family milestone but we Asians really expect a Bollywood spectacle with lavish stage sets, flowers, food and dancing. An Asian wedding can cater for up to a thousand guests and last for several days."
“Over the past six months we have sourced craftsmen to make the stages, caterers, makeup artists, flower suppliers and the scores of trades and experts necessary to arrange the perfect Asian
wedding. We've also vetted the banqueting facilities at hotels, castles and stately homes all over the North East.”
Shaban Suleman adds: “When we started looking, we were amazed at the skills base here in the North East. Now that we have pulled all the talent together we are talking to traditional English wedding planners too about adding some Bollywood glitz to their weddings - who can resist the glitz and glamour?”
To find out more go to shaadiweddingservices.co.uk
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RECEPTION Getting to Know You 1501 views
Choosing a photographer is not just about credentials, qualifications and wedding albums, you need to get on with each other and be able to communicate.
Your wedding day photos will to a certain degree reflect how well you and your photographer get on together. Wedding photographer Ian McGraw from Veil and Train says: 'arranging a full consultation and possibly an informal and fun pre-wedding or engagement shoot really helps put these foundations in place'. Ian adds that involving your photographer in your wedding day plans is essential. If they know all the details, they can advise on timings for photography such as when to fit in a slot for more creative, relaxed shots as well as the formal poses. Chat to them about specific shots you want too. With the popularity of photojournalism, it is easy for family group shots to get missed out altogehter.
Work with your photographer before the wedding to understand and agree on important points, e.g. when the best time would be for your guests to take their own photographs. Communication is key to avoiding those confusing moments. Why not put the best man or an usher in charge of letting guests know what will be happening and when.
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RECEPTION Photography Perfect 1797 views
Choosing your photographer is one of the most crucial decisions when planning a wedding. We ask expert wedding photographer, Paul Roland Williams on the top five questions to ask.
Are you a member of any professional photographic bodies?
Although, the work of a photographer that does not belong to a professional body maybe just as good as one that does, it is a very good measure of how professional they are. The top three professional bodies are:
BIPP (British Institute of Professional Photography)
MPA (Master Photographer's Association)
SWPP (Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers)
Top tip: the SWPP allow members to join without qualifying. You simply have to pay their annual fee for membership so it’s worth asking if they are a “qualified” member.Can I see some complete weddings?
Rather than looking at a 'gallery' of photos that the photographer has selected from various weddings, it is important to see at least one or two complete weddings so that you can see that the photographer is consistent.
Top tip: most photographers have their clients' weddings on their website, viewed by using a password.
Can you provide a reference?
This is a good way of checking that your photographer is a good 'all-round' professional. You need to feel confident that your photographer can provide a good service on the day and after as well as being able to take great photographs.
Top tip: Most photographers can provide testimonials, but if they can also give you the contact details of someone willing to recommend them, it is a good sign.
How do you manage and process your image files?
There's a whole workflow process that the photographer is responsible for. Once the images have been taken, they have to be downloaded to a suitable storage device, backed-up, renamed and filed/catalogued, then edited and finally finished/retouched ready for presentation.
Top tip: some photographers out-source the finishing and re-touching stage, but really good photographers regard it as an important part of the creative process and do it themselves.Do you have insurance and a contingency plan?
Your photographer should be able to tell you that they have two or three photographers they can call on to do the job should the worst happen. They should also be able to tell you that they have comprehensive break-down cover and insurance covering compensation.
Top tip: ideally your photographer should have professional indemnity insurance cases such as negligence or failure of equipment and public liability to cover your guests for incidents such as tripping over a camera bag.To find out more about Paul Roland Williams go to paulrolandwilliams.com
.Click here to download the WeddingPath fact sheet on Photography.
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RECEPTION Print Please! 2046 views
Looking for ways to snip the wedding budget? The trick is to prioritise. If laid stationery or letter press invites are not top of the list, go to an online print company.
Your invitations set the tone for the wedding day, letting guests know the style of the celebration, the dress code and of course all the important details. Traditionally, a heavy card is sent out in a fat envelope, bulging with inserts such as gift list details. But with a WeddingPath website you can cut back on the paper, save the trees and keep guests informed without 
spending a bean. You can now even RSVP online. So why not combine your online wedding details with a simple save-the-date or announcement card. Vistaprint has templates for 24 different designs, some of which can incorporate your own images. Why not upload a picture of yourselves or a detail of the wedding day, such as the flowers or your venue. Best of all, you won't have to spend out a fortune. Flat cards start at around £4.99 for 10 with matching envelopes from £1.99. And as VistaPrint love WP so much, they've offered 25% discount off selected items - click here to find out more.
Remember to download our fact sheet on Wedding stationery!
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