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The Handkerchief

Many people tear up at various points, especially brides. I suggest that the groom, who has pockets, carry a cotton handkerchief. When he sees his bride with tears in her eyes he can retrieve his hanky offer it to her or even dab away the tears himself. It can be a great moment for everyone and much classier than tissue stuffed in the bodice of the brides dress. If you like the later idea you may want to practice so the brides' make up is kept in place.
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Wedding Planners

Have you considered hiring a wedding planner? Here are some of the many tasks they do.

Process:

1) Help the bride build a timeline of tasks that need to be completed before the wedding day.

2) Help the bride create a budget and make sure to find the perfect vendors  to fit her budget.

3) Handle all of the details on the day of the wedding so the bride can relax and enjoy her day.

For Photography

The planner can help organize people for the family portraits on the wedding day.

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Children

Children are fun to photograph most of the time. They are at their best when not posing. However people want to have all the family in the group photos. Frequently the two year old is unhappy with this situation. First, it is important for a parent to hold the child preferrably on their hip so they are facing forward. Then you need some techniques for directing their attention toward the camera. Other family members, not in the shot, can help. Have favorite Aunt Cathy or Uncle Doug stand right next to you and talk to the child. They can call out the childs name. Or go up to them like they are going to tickle them and them move back quickly while you catch that giggle. You only need a couple of seconds. Make sure you tell everyone else to keep looking at the camera  The tendency is for the group to look at the child. However, if the child starts to cry or is not going to cooperate go on to another shot without the child. Then when they settle down you can try again.

Albums

You've hire a professional photographer, have hundreds of images to look at, now what? Frequently couples have not considered what they will do with all the beautiful photos they have of their wedding. They are either on a proof sheet or a proof CD of perhaps your photographer gave you permission to print copies. But this leaves you with a bunch of photographs that you need to organize, sort or do something with. It's a lot of work. Albums are wonderful keepsakes of your wedding memories. However a classy album needs some experience to create. Talk to your photographer before the wedding to see samples of what they can create. Albums vary in price depending on the size, type of paper and covers. However they are something that will be looked at again and again and be passed down in the family. So even though they are a bit expensive consisder them as an investment for the future.