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MUNICIPALITY OF
HURON EAST
SEAFORTH & DISTRICT
COMMUNITY CENTRES
Seaforth & District Community Centres is an excellent location
to hold your wedding reception. Our modern air-conditioned
facility with fully-equipped kitchen is ready to serve up to 480
people. The accessible hall is fully licensed and rentals can
include bartenders and security. Round tables are now
available for your use. Book now for your upcoming wedding.
Call Tadd Smith or Bill Hughes ~ 519-527-1272
BRUSSELS, MORRIS & GREY
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre offers an air
conditioned banquet hall that holds 450 people and is fully
licensed for your convenience. Our kitchen has a dishwasher
and all the utensils you will need to serve your guests. The hall
is fully accessible with bartenders included in your rental. We
also offer a discount on your wedding rental if you also book
your Buck and Doe with us.
Phone 519-887-6621 Fax 519-887-9980
e-mail bmgcc@ezlink.ca
VANASTRA RECREATION CENTRE
Small community hall with indoor pool also available to rent.
Vanastra Recreation Centre is located at 26 Toronto Blvd.,
Vanastra. Our facility can hold 200 people.
We have a full-service kitchen.
Great for family get-togethers. Call Lissa 519-482-3544
2011 Bridal ParadeCandid shots, professional photos both important
MS –While couples about to get
married may differ with respect to
personal style or what season in
which to hold their wedding, most
agree that having photo memories of
their wedding is essential. That’s
why a photographer is such an
important part of the wedding
planning process.
Although professional wedding
portraits and albums are a key
component to good memories,
candid shots from you, the family
and friends who attend the wedding,
are some of the most cherished
photos a couple can have. Here are
some tips for capturing all the
incredible moments of this
important day.
• Familiarize yourself with the
camera: Take some time to learn the
ins and outs of your camera before
you’re called upon to take pictures of
the wedding. Learn the best way to
zoom and focus, and find out if your
camera has any special features,
such as black and white capabilities
or panoramic views. Also, don’t
forget to charge or replace the
batteries. For those with digital
memory cards, purchase a new one
with plenty of space so you can
freely snap away.
• Tell a story: Start taking pictures
before the wedding even occurs. If
you’re a friend or a family member,
capture the special events leading up
to the wedding, such as dress
fittings, choosing wedding rings, the
bridal shower, or shots of the
bachelor party. This way the photos
can be put together to tell the entire
story of the wedding, culminating
with the big day.
• Go for the close-up:Stand no
more than four to six feet from your
subjects when snapping a picture.
You want to be sure the couple is the
central focus of the picture, not the
distracting background items.
• Shoot candid shots: Posed
pictures have their place, but candid
shots can really capture the mood
and excitement of the day. Snap
away while everyone is dancing,
when the couple isn’t looking, or if
you see a special moment that others
may not be aware of.
• Include pictures of party
participants: The couple will have
plenty of images of themselves and
their wedding party in a
photographer’s album. What they
may be missing are the people who
actually attended the wedding. Be
sure to take plenty of pictures of the
people who came together to share
in this special day.
•Special surprise:Thanks to the
immediate gratification that digital
cameras provide, you can treat the
happy couple to a preview of their
wedding pictures even before the big
day has ended. Use the time between
the wedding ceremony and
reception to have a few prints of the
nuptials printed. Place them
in a photo album and give this
gift to the couple at the
reception.
Photography by
Debbie & Doug
Shaw
Brussels, Ontario
519-887-6838
www.clickhappyimaging. com
The guest list debate rages on
MS –Couples are faced with
many decisions when planning a
wedding. One often overlooked
decision concerns the guest list.
Ideally, couples would love to invite
all their friends and family to share
in their special day. Realistically,
however, budget often dictates just
how many guests a couple can
invite.
That reality has led to a
disagreement or two over the years,
as both the bride-to-be and her
future husband make their own case
for who makes the cut. To help
avoid such disagreements, couples
should consider the following
tips when paring down their guest
list.
• Make a master list as early as
possible. It’s impossible to pare
down a guest list if there’s no list to
begin with.
• Consider who’s footing the bill.
If mom and dad are paying for the
wedding, then their suggestions for
the guest list should carry most of
the weight. Weddings are very
expensive, and if mom and dad are
paying, they should have a
significant say as to who will be in
attendance. The same principle can
be applied if the couple is paying for
their own wedding. If the costs are
being split down the middle, then
both the groom and bride-to-be
should be allowed to invite the same
number of guests.
• Ask that kids stay home. Many
couples request that their guests
leave the kids at home. While nieces
and nephews might make the cut, it’s
perfectly acceptable for couples to
state their preference that children
not attend.
• It’s not a reunion. Couples are
often tempted to invite long-lost
friends to their wedding. But cost-
conscious couples must recognize
their wedding is not a reunion. If the
goal is to keep the guest list under
control, only invite close friends and
family members who have kept in
touch with over the years.
• Stick to your guns. Couples vary
greatly with what they want out of
their wedding. Some want a
grandiose affair they can share with
their whole family and all of their
friends. Other couples want a more
laid-back affair with only those
closest to them in attendance.
• Cut back in other areas. If it’s
proving simply impossible to agree
on a reduced guest list, consider
inviting everyone and cutting back
in other areas. Before signing any
contracts, closely examine each one
for items that can be removed
without drastically changing the
ceremony and celebration. Chances
are there are savings to be had.
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outdoor activity
• workplaces • construction sites • special events • parties and weddings