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All Dressed in White
THE WEDDING DRESS
When should you start looking for your dream outfit?' When you visit
any bridal store the wedding dresses you try on are samples. Once you have
chosen a style, then the shop will take your measurements, order one gown
especially for you, and then arrange a schedule of fittings. Beware!
Ordering and fitting can take up to 16 weeks, so you need to plan well in
advance, look for a dress early and allow time for final adjustments to
your gown when it arrives.
THE WEDDING FLOWERS
When it comes to floral arrangements at your wedding, there are no
rules. However, many brides opt for a bridal bouquet at the very least,
together with matching flowers for the bridesmaids. See our "Florists
Section" for your local florist.
IN CHURCH
You an chose floral decorations for pews, stands and pillars in the
church, as well as for the entrance. Remember that you will need to ask for
permission, and check whether there are any areas that you can't decorate.
At the reception you can continue any theme, and the colours from the
church, with table decorations and flower arrangements around the dining
area. This theming can even extend to the cake, with a garland of fresh
flowers.
If you are arranging a floral decoration in a hired venue, once again
you will need to speak to the owner or manager to obtain permission and to
check any specific requirements.
Some florists are specialists in providing wedding arrangements, and
will have plenty of seasonal ideas to match the time of year and your
chosen colour scheme.
When you first meet your florist it is a good idea to take along a
picture of your dress and the attendants' outfits, a sample of the dress
material, and, if you can, a sample of the stationery. These will convey
the style of the wedding, and will help the florist to select appropriate
flowers. Plan to see your florists two or three months prior to your
wedding to discuss what you requre. Even if you intend to make up the
arrangements yourself, the florist
will have some helpful advice on which flowers to order.
THE PHOTOGRAPHER
Unless you intend to have your newlywed bride and groom photographs
taken after the wedding day, you only get one chance to get it right, so be
very careful when you choose your photographer. Quality should be the
priority. A quailified professional photographer will be able to show you
the style and quality of their work beforehand. Ask to see samples from a
previous wedding presented in an album.
A good photographer's work will tell the story of the wedding day, and
will be much more than a series of photographs. Be careful because price
dose't always reflect quality!
You may have already seen the work of a photographer you would like to
use. Otherwise you can look in the Yellow pages. But |