Wedding Breeze

Beach wedding photography is one of the loveliest types of photography because it allows the wedding party to be in a unique setting that has many different possibilities for creative photography. Beach wedding photography tips can be difficult to master because many photographers do not get the chance to practice the shots very often. Learning some beach wedding photography tips can show you some easy techniques that can be used for taking quality photographs of the wedding party on different areas of the beach.

Choosing The Right Settings

Beach wedding photography tips will often give different ideas for unique settings for the photographs. The more unique the different parts of the photograph are, the happier the subjects of the photographs will be because unique and different are qualities that are in right now and no body wants what everyone else already has. By carefully choosing the angle and the location of the photographs, the photographer can ensure that they are unlike any that has been taken of the couple before and provide a great memory of their wedding on the beach.

One of the easiest beach wedding photography tips to use for great photographs of a beach wedding is to choose different spots for standing and taking the photographs. Although you may be tempted to stand with your back towards the sand, facing the water for all of the shots, a great wedding photography idea would be to take shots from different angles on the beach to get a different appearance for the photographs. Taking a photograph of the bride as she is walking down the water line of the beach with just a sliver of water showing off to the side or of the bride and the groom walking barefoot in the shallow water change the entire concept of the wedding photograph and make it look more like a candid photograph captured when the lovebirds were not looking. Beach wedding photography tips also recommend a bunch of candid shots of everyone frolicking on the beach so that the fin environment that was chosen by the couple is not ruined by the strict poses of the photographs.

Take The Photographs At Different Times Of The Day

Most beach wedding photography tips recommend searching out different types of lighting to create photographs that are even more unique. Many photographers like to take wedding photographs with different types of shadowing such as waiting for a cloud to move across the sun or positioning the couple under a shade bearing item where the light is more muted. The pictures that you get from using these beach wedding photography tips can look entirely different when different types of light are available although some beaches only have direct light and no shade for a large portion of the day, which is what makes the beach an attractive beach for many people to come to.

King’s Park in Perth has nice verdant lawn grass which makes a good contrast to the other photos I have taken with blue skies and other scenery. I’m wearing a short tube white wedding gown, so the mood here is light-hearted.

We got to lie on the lush green grass, and for someone who dislikes touching grass, the experience was totally fun. First, the grass was dry, and not wet and muddy, and it was not ticklish.

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I think I’ve put on some weight in these three months since I had selected my wedding gowns. I couldn’t fit into my evening gown, and it was traumatizing! The seamstress immediately went to let out the seams for me to try, and she said she would get it ready by this weekend for my wedding photoshoot.

I’m going to take studio shots first, where I would probably have a change of 3 costumes. I saw some of their backdrops and I was not very impressed. They appeared to be rather worn out.

I saw their costumes of prince and princess, and I had seen these on other people’s wedding photos of the same bridal studio. I guess I wouldn’t be dressing up. Their Japanese kimono doesn’t look grand enough. The one I saw in Japan was extremely beautiful and costs at least S$3000.
 
If I really wanted, I’ll go and rent the costumes from my favourite costume shop, Masquerade, in Bali Lane. Since I already have so many wedding photos, I guess I’m not going to take that many again.

Perhaps it’s because of my overseas wedding photos that I am not that excited about my current photo shoot. My colleague told me she took photos in the back streets of Chinatown and in Sentosa.

Since I have all types of outdoor scenery, except the local buildings, perhaps I’ll ask the photographer to focus on these. Unlike other brides who checked their photographers’ portfolios, I didn’t do it. Or rather, my bridal studio did not ask us to do so. Hence, I have not spoken to the photographer on which areas we would be going to.

I’m not planning to go to places where there is lalang, like far flung Punggol, and my husband doesn’t intend to do so too, because he had just finished serving his reservist duty and had been crawling and crouching in the jungle and outdoors for a week.

Perhaps for our outdoor wedding photo locations, we could take pictures of the Esplanade, Supreme Court, Fullerton Hotel and some other ethnic enclaves in Singapore for the local flavour. We had an outdoor gown for this purpose, one that is much older, so I just chose a ball gown with tube top that the lady passed to me. The other gowns were not that nice.

I have shoes for my wedding gown, but I don’t have shoes to match my wine red evening gown. Black heels, perhaps?

My husband has borrowed the Number 1 army uniform which is in white for the top and black with gold trimmings on the side. I think the cap looks a little strange on his head, but he’s proud of his officer roots, so he is going to wear that. He has also bought a bow tie. I find it strange that our bridal studio is not providing such things.

Oh well, I hope the weather will be great this weekend! After the wedding photo shoot that includes both studio and outdoor photography, we will have to rush to my grandfather’s birthday dinner.

The Meaning of the Silver Wedding Ring

Silver wedding rings are really popular in the world we live in today. Along with gold and white gold, silver tops the list of most popular precious metals used to make wedding rings all across the globe. But, where did the wedding ring originate? And what is the meaning behind this precious metal that holds the key to so many hearts?  By tradition, the brides ring was silver while, and the grooms’ would be gold. But, today almost any type of metal may be used for the wedding ring of both the groom and the bride. Silver wedding rings are traditionally placed on the left hand and on the ring finger. The reason for this placement on the hand goes back many years as far as medieval times.

The wedding ring is placed on the ring finger because of the belief that a vein in that finger runs directly to the heart, making the wedding ring a symbol of love and commitment. The silver wedding ring symbolizes eternal love between two people, it is considered to be one of the most romantic of precious metals, and is often combined with diamonds. These beautiful rings make the perfect gift for anniversary, engagement, and of course, make the perfect wedding rings.

Silver Wedding Rings and Where to Buy Them

Every fine jewelry store across the nation and beyond sells high quality silver wedding rings. They can be bought online, but it is a good idea to go to a jeweler and have the ring sized perfectly for your finger, although if you are sure about your ring size ordering ready made rings too are a good choice. There are many to choose from. Wedding rings come in all different styles and can be great for men or women, because the variety of styles can be either masculine or feminine. Nowadays, a lot of people prefer the look of silver with diamonds, which makes for a very sophisticated and glamorous look. Although they are somewhat expensive, silver wedding rings are a great choice when choosing the right wedding ring for you.

A few of the styles that are popular with silver rings are the original wedding bands, Celtic silver wedding bands, and braded bands, just to name a few.  Some people like the look of the classic wedding band - it is simple, clean, and relatively lower in price than those containing white gold or diamonds. But some times, it is the precious stones combined with the silver wedding ring that really completes the look.

Deciding whether or not to get a silver wedding ring is all a choice of taste; in some cases, people even have them engraved with special names or words. And a lot of jewelers will allow you to have your rings engraved for no extra charge. You should always choose a ring that reflects your personal style and has a comfortable fit. You should accept nothing but one that you absolutely love because in most cases you will be wearing it for a considerable long time. Remember that silver is a precious metal and it can be costly depending on the ring, but mostly they are reasonably priced, and there are hundreds of ready made rings to choose from. But no matter the cost the silver wedding ring is a symbol love, and should be cherished.

I absolutely love the stunning blue skies in Perth. I had a lot of fun taking this set of wedding photos by the ocean, though I have no idea where this location is. I’m wearing the wedding gown with lots of layers, and it’s laced up at the back. The orange and yellow flowers bring a nice touch of colours to these photos.

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I’m going to take my wedding photos again next week, this time in Singapore. You may have seen a number of my Perth Wedding Photos in the lavender farm, by the beach and in a winery. The shots in Singapore would consist mainly of studio shots and some outdoor shots. Which one is better?

Studio Benefits
1. You get to take in air-conditioned environment.
2. You have proper rooms to change out of your various wedding gowns and evening gowns.
3. Your makeup will not melt.
4. You do not need to worry about the weather, whether it’s super hot outside, raining or even snowing!
5. You get to see your faces clearly instead of tiny faces as the focus is not on the landscape but on you.
6. You do not have to worry about insects landing on your face or grass tickling your legs.
7. You can stay in the same spot and just change a few poses.
8. The beautiful details of your gowns can be seen.
9. You can select a wide variety of costumes to wear, such as modern, vintage, cultural, ethnic, historical, Victorian and many more.
10. You don’t need to worry about dirtying your wedding gown.

Outdoor Benefits
1. You get to take pictures in great locations.
2. Different types of weathers give different ambience.
3. Even if the poses are similar, the locations and colours of the background are different.
4. You get to breathe in fresh air if you are taking photos in parks and gardens.
5. If you take overseas wedding photos, people are more likely to spend more time looking at the photos as they will be admiring you and the scenery.
6. You will look different from other brides who will probably take similar shots in the studios.
7. You can select nature, buildings, city scenes, skyline view, religious places, and even restaurants for your backdrop.
8. You can choose places, such as workplace, schools, churches or other religious places, parks or your homes, which have special meaning to both you and your spouse to take photos.
9. You get to take photos of daytime and night time which increases variety.
10. You can take photos with your car, your pet, or even passers-by.

I really cannot decide which type of wedding photography is better, but because both have their great benefits, I am going to take both studio and outdoor wedding photography so that I will have complete wedding albums to keep.

It’s quite common to find dancing at wedding receptions. It is the custom for the father of the bride to dance with the bride, followed by the wedded couple’s first dance. Anyone at the wedding can enjoy themselves fully.

Chicken Dance
Would you like to add some excitement to the dance floor? Some activities are going to extremely popular. If you like to have fun, why not try a game of the “chicken dance”. If you love to have some fun and laughter at your party, and want the dance floor to be filled, you may want to try this.

Put numbers under the chairs. Get the guests to look under their chairs when the number is announced. Depending on your seating arrangement, you can choose to repeat the numbers at the same table, or at different tables. Write down numbers starting from one to ten.

Before the number is announced, the guests would check under their seats to find out the numbers they had been assigned to. You can use masking tape or post-it notes for this. Everyone with the number called out would be invited to hit the dance floor and do the chicken dance. This is great if you wish to let your guests mingle with other guests, especially if you have many singles at your wedding. It is also good if you have a lot of guests who do not know each other.

Multiplication
A great way to start dancing is to get your wedding group to invite other guests onto the dance floor. After one round of dancing, each guest at the dance floor will invite another guest in to dance, untill everyone is dancing together.

Hire A Dance Teacher
Many wedding couples take up dancing lessons so that they can vow the crowd with their slick dance moves. Why not invite the dance teacher to teach simple steps to the crowd? Or if you have a close friend who is a professional dancer and willing to help you at your wedding, then ask him or her to do this.

One dance floor activity that’s gaining popularity is to bring in a dance teacher for the wedding reception. As a kind of pre-dance activity, the teacher will quickly walk people through their paces on the dance floor, perhaps teaching a bit of the waltz or, for something completely different, a little bit of the tango, before the music officially begins and dancing commences.

With a dance teacher around, you get to liven up the ambience and other shy people would actually be tempted to join in and have great fun. And practically speaking, it will likely make the wedding guests feel more confident in their skills before the “official” dancing begins.

These ideas are quite, so if you are on a tight wedding budget, then you can simply use these ideas to get your guests onto the dance floor instead of hiring expensive bands or performers to liven up the mood.

The vows that a couple exchanges with each other are what bring meaning, romance and individuality to the wedding day itself. The style and feel of the wedding you are planning can help determine the way you would like to exchange your vows to one another, but ultimately you want your words to each other to convey your love and uniqueness as a couple. This is your chance to declare your feelings in front of your friends and family, and so writing or choosing vows is one of the most important and meaningful elements of your wedding.

If you are planning a traditional religious ceremony, it may be preferable to you to go with the conventional vows that your religion outlines. Some religions will allow their couples to make changes to the vows while others do not. Because of this, there are couples who will seek out a religion or pastor whose vows emulate their identity as a couple. Whether or not you decide to use religious vows will depend on your beliefs and spirituality as a couple and as a new family.

Another popular option is to actually write or choose a poem, song lyric, or passage that allows you to describe your love and promise to your blushing bride or glowing groom. When you choose this option the most important thing is to make sure that your vows are absolutely genuine, no matter what you are saying. Ask yourself if what you have chosen to say is from the heart. Does it feel natural to say the words? Can you say the words in front of 150 friends and family members?

Another point of reference is to think about your life together as a couple and whether or not what you are planning to say fits your personalities. For instance, some couples are very romantic, in which case a love song or poem might be the perfect choice for vows. Others are more laid back and writing a few sentences about the first time they met or about their future life might be more appropriate choice.

If you are not sure where to start, do a search on the internet to find quotes, poems, and pre-written vows that you can use to work from. You can also try asking a friend or family member to help you, but remember you want your vows to be yours and to be from your loved-filled heart.

About the Author

Christine Beals is a professional writer who provides tips and information on <a href=”http://weddingblog.savvy-cafe.com/category/wedding-vows/”>wedding vows</a> for <a href=”http://weddingblog.savvy-cafe.com/”>The Savvy Bride</a>.

You have already stretched your budget for your wedding, and asked for a credit increase on your credit cards. You may hire a wedding planner to reduce your stress, but if you are holding a more intimate and small wedding, you can plan the wedding yourself for free. There are many ways to cut costs and save the money for your honeymoon. Just be more creative. Free wedding planner books can help you to plan better.

Free Wedding Planning Over The Internet

Free wedding planning over the internet is greatly accessible these days. There are some sites that would cater for all your wedding needs. Wedding-Breeze is a collection of many wedding tips. The best thing is it’s free! Simply type the keyword phrase and search for the best sites that can help you in planning your wedding. Some of these sites even offer to send you books and charge you with only a small amount of fee for the wedding plan. You can purchase wedding ebooks as well. They are written by people who have gone through the hassle and they are able to help you out.

There are wedding forums for such occasions too. Find one that suits your culture and preference most. There are many threads that tell you what traditions, and when you have a close knitted community of would-be brides to give your suggestions and to cheer you on, you know you are not alone.

Free Wedding Planning From Your Closest Friends

Free wedding planning can also come from your closest friends. Some of your friends may have experience in their clubs, societies or their work in planning events. Tap on their expertise and knowledge. Ask them to help you. Your good friend will be able to come up with a good plan. Of course, do give them a token of appreciation, especially if they take leave to help you out.
Free Wedding Planning From TV Shows

Free wedding planning can come from reality TV shows. If you have noticed, there are some shows which sponsor a free wedding planning and some even offer free weddings! There are some small production houses that produce programs. If you have contacts, approach them to work out a sponsorship or some angle for a story. If you are lucky, you could win this kind of benefit and have your wedding coordinated by the experts for free.

Free Wedding Planning From Your Great Mind

Lastly, free wedding planning works when you set your mind to it. With smaller guest size, you can definitely plan your own wedding. I have a friend who planned her wedding by herself, and the guest size was 500! Everything went smoothly, and she added a lot of personal touches. You can choose what you want, and can be tailored to your own wedding needs.

Jennifer Lopez in the Wedding Planner has everything on hand, from needles and thread to keep a stray button at bay, and some stain removers in her bag. Some brides and grooms are simply too busy to plan their weddings. A wedding may appear simple, but it sure has gone through a lot of major planning just to make the guests as comfortable as possible. This may cause a lot of unnecessary stress. 

Planning a wedding can be done by the bride and her family and friends. Sometimes, why not make use of a wedding planner for a more coordinated wedding? This is especially so if you are holding a big wedding with major logistics to handle. A wedding planner will be able to free you from the hassle of planning, preparing for things at the last minute, and definitely a lot more before your wedding. So, is there a need at all? It really depends on what you want.
Wedding Planner – Saving You Form Hassle

To avoid unnecessary stress in a wedding preparation, you can hire a wedding planner. If you have more than one hundred guests, then you may need a good planner to help make your day as structured and organized as possible.

A wedding planner usually takes care of the most important things in a wedding. With experience, they know what to expect. If you have a church wedding and a banquet, you need to think about the food, and many other events. Although hiring one may mean additional costs, it is definitely worth the price to ensure a smooth and great wedding. After all, many couples already spend a huge sum of money. That extra sum will ensure that your money goes to good use.

Wedding Planner – Additional Costs

If you are looking for a budget wedding, then you have to take on the role as a wedding planner. See it from the point of view as someone who is a wedding planner. Look at all the areas you need to take care of, and then go about it on your own. You definitely need help from family and friends, to avoid burnouts. Start early, and do not leave things to the last minute. Get a trusted friend to see to little problems that may crop up, such as an additional guest at a full table, technical difficulties with your wedding video montage. If possible, get your trusted friend to be the wedding planner. Sometimes, it may be just more fun to coordinate things yourself.