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What are the main tradtions of a Dutch wedding? Please list what ther wear and be specific.?
List what they wear, or just list the things DUTCH wedding traditinoally do. THANKS!! Be specific please!!

It’s the same as every other christian wedding, white dress, church, throwing rice etc…

Not really any different from the US or other european countries.

What are the main tradtions of a Dutch wedding? Please list what ther wear and be specific.?
List what they wear, or just list the things DUTCH wedding traditinoally do. THANKS!! Be specific please!!

It’s the same as every other christian wedding, white dress, church, throwing rice etc…

Not really any different from the US or other european countries.

Your wedding day can be the realization of a lifetime of dreams; you want everything to be perfect - from your dress to your flowers and everything in between. But, for most of us, planning the perfect wedding means doing so on a budget. And when it comes to high-end services such as photography, staying true to that budget can prove extremely difficult. However, with research, planning, and a significant dose of flexibility, you can find affordable wedding photography that will not only meet your budget restrictions but provide you with the beautiful photography you deserve.

Finding affordable wedding photography can be accomplished in a number of ways. Word of mouth is the most essential tool you can use to find those wedding services you want at a budget that works for you. Talk to friends or acquaintances that have held weddings similar in size and scope to what you’re planning to determine what vendors worked successfully within their budget.

Another avenue you may want to explore when it comes to finding affordable wedding photography is the venue where you are holding your reception. Clearly, reception sites host a variety of weddings throughout the year; they often have access to quality vendors who offer affordable services.

Some people may think that hiring a wedding planner works against a budget-conscious wedding, but the opposite is often true. Wedding planners will often pay for themselves with the money they save you in vendor fees. Because wedding planners work with photographers frequently, they often have established relationships that will save you money in the end.

But when it comes to affordable wedding photography, sometimes limiting the services you require rather than choosing a low-priced photographer will help you stay within your budget restrictions. If you have your heart set on a particular photographer that does beautiful work then compromise to get to the price that you need; perhaps have the photographer only shoot your ceremony and formal shots and then ask your guests to help take photographs throughout your reception to be gathered into an album at a later date.

Ultimately, affordable wedding photography is about creativity and flexibility. If you think outside the box and think of small ways to save money, eventually those small steps will add up to big savings.

Michelle Bery
http://www.articlesbase.com/marriage-articles/finding-affordable-wedding-photography-121314.html

There is no better way to capture emotions, words, and romance for your wedding day than a professional video made by a professional who is passionate about their work. Whether you show it to your future children, send it to long distance relatives or simply to relive the moment, your wedding video will be a priceless memory forever. Moving pictures capture life in action forever.

A professional and artistic approach for filming is very a precise art and not all videographers are the offer the same standard of quality. Try to find a videographer who has a reputation for treating their clients with the utmost respect, doesn’t get in the way of the celebrations, and produces high quality work. A stylish and artistic approach that captures the special day forever will ensure you have a treasure for years to come.

Expectations come high when it comes to creating your most special and memorable day. Find a videographer who is focused and passionate and has a reputation for quality and satisfaction among their clients. A reputation for quality is a necessary prerequisite when it comes to special events such as Engagements, Christenings, Birthday Parties and anniversaries. You cannot relive these moments again, so it is worth the extra effort to find the right person for the task. Pay particular attention to how willing the videographer is to discuss your needs and expectations. Are they actually listening to you or are they just after the sale? View as many samples of their work as possible to see if their style suits your requirements and personality. Many videographers have filmed countless weddings and begin to form a pattern with their work, almost like a production line of wedding videos. When viewing their work look for originality in each video to ensure that the video they create for you is unique and completely original.

In the initial stages of searching you can screen out a lot of potentials by looking at the quality of their websites. For people in

Melbourne Australia, Desiren Videography have become the benchmark of quality. Their reputation for quality is unsurpassed.

Your video should include coverage of the grooms house, brides house, ceremony, locations and reception. The final product should be on DVD with personalized, covers, motion menus, printed disks, fully edited to the music selection of your choice including highlights. Highlights are an over view of the entire wedding day with music from your favourite songs. A good structure begins with opening credits and ends by thanking the special people who made your day possible such as the parents and the bridal party. It can also be a good idea to ask for two versions of the video, a short version and long a version. A long version would encompass the entire ceremony and reception. This could be as long as 3 hours. And a short version specifically concentrating on the bride and groom with a running time of approximately 60 minutes. Hopefully this has given you some ideas that you can use to plan your big day and if you get a chance drop by our website for more information.

Sasha
http://www.articlesbase.com/marriage-articles/wedding-videos-where-do-you-start-84815.html

Hey Everyone,

I’m really getting into photography and was thinking about maybe getting a couple of books to help me along. Now, I’ve looked at my local book store and on the net and find some that seemed good, but I need some real opinion on some that are good or not!

So basically if you know any great photography books you can recommend I’d be very appreciative!!

I’m looking for a book that is mostly about how to take particular shots and useful tidbits of information. Most of the books I’ve seen seem to all be about: ‘this is flash. This is a tripod. For wedding photography use a tripod and a flash’. I saw a particular book thats something like ‘photography handbook’ that seemed just what I want but seemed to be really small for the price and had lots of different volumes.

I’m kinda rambling… So anyway, if you have any good photography books (or even websites) to recommend I’d be very appreciative!

I’m kinda looking for a general purpose photography book, maybe a book on macro photography because I love that!

Thanks so much everyone!!

http://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Color-Photography-Darkroom-Digital/dp/0072407069/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1255490191&sr=8-3

This one has a lot of information about color theory and a lot of basic information. I know that you might not want to bother with learning the technical aspects of photography, but it does really improve your work.

For Digital…

http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Photography-Essential-Skills-Fourth/dp/0240521129/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1255490340&sr=1-2-spell

In general..
http://www.amazon.com/Practical-Zone-System-Digital-Photography/dp/0240807561/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1255490373&sr=1-1

I used this book for my large format photography class, but it should help you understand exposure in general…

You’ve met the perfect man, and you have the perfect ring on your finger. How do you plan the perfect wedding? While wedding planning can be stressful and overwhelming at times, there is a way for you to make things perfect for you and your husband to be. All it requires is a little communication and patience while you make w hat seems like a never-ending list of choices and decisions. Breaking your wedding planning down into sections and considering the following questions should have you well on your way to planning your perfect wedding.

First, you will need to choose the kind of reception you would like to have. Are you planning a large wedding, or a more intimate gathering of friends and family? Talk with your relatives and soon to be in-laws to get an idea of what their needs are, as their concept of small may be quite different than yours. Once you have a general idea of how many guests you will have, you can then visit reception possibilities and talk with them about what they offer. Remember that the places you choose to visit have most likely hosted many weddings before yours, and they present suggestions that you haven’t thought about. It is perfectly okay to not have all the answers immediately, and many reception sites will gladly let you take their information so you can spend time considering what they have to offer. If you have questions, be sure to ask them, as this is a great way to see how flexible the site and staff will be to meet your individual needs. Of course, you will need to determine your wedding budget, as the reception will be where you spend the most money.

The next item on your list is to choose the food and the wedding cake. It’s a great idea to sample the food at each reception site, preferably the same food you might choose for your wedding. The time of day that you choose to get married will also impact your food choice. If you choose a mid morning wedding, you might prefer to have a brunch buffet, while an evening wedding calls for more a more formal presentation. Whatever you choose, do not hesitate to ask for references from whoever will be providing the food at your reception. These references will take you beyond the food preparation and help you evaluate service and accuracy.

Flowers, invitations, music and photography are all personal choices you will make based on the style you desire for your wedding. These are also areas that you can trim your budget if you need to. Considering a simplified invitation and less formally arranged flowers can literally save you hundreds of dollars. The perfect wedding does not necessarily need to be the most expensive one! Use your creativity and you will find that your wedding is just as perfect as the man you’ve chosen to marry.

David Dunlap
http://www.articlesbase.com/marriage-articles/planning-your-dream-wedding-10936.html

Have you decided to build a couple wedding website to showcase your upcoming event? You need to decide how you are going to build the website. Is it going to be fun and flirty, or elegant and refined? Whatever your choice, the website should mirror your individual personalities, and the unique union you have as a pair. Here is some advice on how to design your web page.

First, make sure that the website is useful, besides looking great. You need to have interactive features built into the site that allow your guests to RSVP, upload pictures and memories, leave messages, and e-mail the bride or groom. These features cannot be sacrificed, because, without them, the bride and groom can face endless frustration. But, with the right company, you can have function with fun and style.

Next, make sure your couple wedding website is complete with the helpful information your guests will want. Consider posting maps or directions to important locations in the town where you are planning to wed. Will your guests know where the restaurants are? If not, give them a list of eateries with phone numbers. Does everyone know the schedule of events? Consider posting it on the site. In order to include enough information your guests need, you are going to want a website design company that allows you unlimited pages. And be careful, because many sites do offer unlimited pages, but at an extra fee. This service should be free.

Now for the fun part: Choose a template that matches your personality as well as the theme of your ceremony. Are you having a fun, nontraditional ceremony? Then, find a nontraditional website template! Is your ceremony full of traditional elegance? Then, choose a coordinating template! As you can see, you need a wide range of templates to choose from.

Make your website entertaining! This will encourage your guests to come and explore the site. See whether your couple wedding website can include background music. Music is one of the best ways to show exactly who you are to your visitors. Find a website that allows you to upload many pictures. Include fun candids as well as professional portraits. Let the visitors to the site see the “real” Mr.-and-Mrs.-to-be. Include a countdown to the big day and a page of online polls for your guests to share their opinions. The more interactive the site is, the more fun your visitors will have.

WedShare is a full-service company that allows clients to create their own couple wedding website. It offers various features such as personal domain names, colors and templates for design, online polls, and the ability to RSVP. Visit http://www.wedshare.com for more information or start a free, 14-day trial.

Iprwire Staff Writer
http://www.articlesbase.com/marriage-articles/designing-your-couple-wedding-website-135798.html

Also, do I list my father’s fiance in the wedding party? They are getting married two months after me.

deceased parent ..yes. you also might have a vase with flowers to pay respects to the deceased parent

the fiance? if she isnt apart of the wedding party..then no. if she is then yes. treat her like you would any other no-family member in this instance

Hi Yahooers,

My guy is starting to speak details on the Big Step and seems ready to propose shortly. I am creative but have no clue where to start; I am not one of those women who has been planning my wedding since I was 12 (no offense lol).

But, this is the situation- my fam is small and mainly in the South, his family is huge, as in Dugger huge, and they’re in Virginia.

I want it to be classy and romantic but we can’t afford some tens of thousands of dollars wedding. I don’t want to go "cheap" either w folding chairs. An in between, you know?

I’m thinking Vegas. Not cheesy, but we love Vegas.

Around to my question- what book and/or magazine did you get that really cut to the chase and helped you plan practically? I don’t want a wedding planner. And don’t hold back girls, I want the one that you wrinkled and found really really handy.

Thanks so much!!!

PS I already know about The Knot BTW I do see a church or traditional wedding. Nothing like Elvis or Michael officiating. Thanx!

I know you already know about the knot, but honestly, that was my lifesaver! I don’t think I could have planned my wedding the way I wanted with out it.

Another thing I found useful was Brides Magazine. All the bridal mags are mostly ads, but Brides seemed to have more helpful content than the rest.

Another site that helped me with DIY stuff was cheapchicweddings.com

I used weddingwire.com to help pick out songs

Something else you should do, is get on the mailing list for Nevada/Las Vegas brides. Most states have a bridal magazine that is very helpful for finding the best local vendors.

I bought a notebook and that became my planning bible. I cut out pictures and pasted them in there, hairstyles, cakes, dresses, I wrote all of my ideas down in there, all of my vendor contact info, everything. You name it, the info I needed was put in it. My husband got so sick of seeing me carry it around that he would start telling me not to bring it places because he said I didn’t need it where we were going, but you never know when an idea will hit you, so I carried it everywhere! It was a diary sized notebook, so it fit in my purse.

This depends on the type and number of vehicles you are planning to rent. Please understand that most limousine services have a rental minimum of 3 hours. Generally, in Toronto, the limo market is very competitive, so they will have a pre-set limit of 3 hours for guarantee reservation.

Most services do not offer “pick-up” and “drop-off” service as this only consumes 1 hour of time. Limousines are costly business assets; it is not cost effective for limousine services to offer their service for 1 hour.

In the Toronto wedding landscape, typically a 1 hour rental would consume more than 3 hours when considering travel times and vehicle preparation.

You cannot rent a hotel room for 5 hours; limo service is similar. A typical Toronto wedding rental package runs from $200 - $400 for 3 hours of service depending on your vehicle preference. Exotic vehicle choices cost much higher. For example, a standard white 8-passenger stretch limousine would rent in the $250-$350 range while an exotic vehicle, such as a Stretch SUV Excursion would rent in the $500-$1,000 range - a big price difference!

In the end, the Toronto wedding services including limos, allow you to add value to your incredible day, however, make sure you do not spend too much!

How many passengers do you have and are they all going to fit? How do you know to decide what size of vehicle you want? First think what type of occasion is this. For example, if the occasion were to be a wedding and you as the bride had a big princess dress. Would you not want anyone to sit on it or step on the dress in the limo? For something like that make sure you think about how much room each person needs. This bride may have ten people total in her party, but needs to count her dress as 2 passengers to protect it. You do not want to be upset on your wedding day because someone in the limo spilled something on you because you were all tight inside. Toronto limo companies will be able to provide a limo to fit your needs of size and space.

Rafi Michael
http://www.articlesbase.com/marriage-articles/what-should-you-budget-for-your-wedding-limo-in-toronto-91417.html