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The Citizen, 1991-02-13, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1991. Hire a good photographer for your special wedding day Don’t err on the side of polite­ ness ... or economy ... when friends or relatives volunteer to take your wedding photographs. Get a profession, one who thor­ oughly understands lighting techniques and one who is skilled at creatively capturing the tender, joyous and humorous moments of your wedding and reception on film. Hire your photographer early, at least four to six months in advance. Visit his studio, review his portfolio, and talk about the pictures you envision of your wedding. (See photography checklist). Be sure to inquire about special effect photography Photo checklist for your photography needs and decide if you want it included in your wedding portfolio. Deter­ mine clearly at this meeting your photography budget. Don’t forget to budget for additional prints von might want to give as gifts later. Agree on a firm figure for both the deposit and the final payment; pay both promptly. Discuss with your photographer the type of wedding you’re plann­ ing, the location and time of both the ceremony and reception. Be sure the photographer reviews considerations regarding lighting. Some churches do not allow flash bulbs during the cermeony. You will come up against one photographic dilemma. When should the formal portraits be taken? After the ceremony, as is traditional, or before the cere­ mony? The consensus of most photographers and wedding pro­ fessionals is that taking formal bridal party pictures right after the ceremony dampens the spon­ taneity of the reception. Taking all formal groups before the cere­ mony, however, might eliminate sparkle from everyone’s eyes. A compromise: Go directly from the recessional into the reception hall; stage your receiving line and greet all your guests, then return to the chapel or appropriate setting for formal posing while your guests enjoy some refresh­ ments, hors d’oeuvjes (if planned) and music. If your reception is at another location, simply have the receiving line in the church foyer, and tell all your friends you’ll join them quickly at the reception hall. Guidance from your photographer in this matter will be invaluable. If your wedding party is large, or you have large families, you may want to appoint a photo­ graphic assistant for both fami­ lies. They should know everyone in your family by sight and be able to assist the photographer by making sure all essential family groups are taken. Don’t forget to inform your photographer of any sensitive situations in your respective fami­ lies, such as a recently deceased grandparent or divorced parents, stepparents, etc. The photography contract is a complex one; be sure you under­ stand exactly the quantity and size of prints you will be buying, when proofs will be available, the type of proofs provided, when the finished work will be ready, and how long the negatives will be kept in the photographer’s filing system. Once, you’re satisfied that you have conveyed all your wishes to the photographer, relax and let them fulfill those wishes. A professional photographer will gently control the formal posing, unobtrusively capture the candid moments and produce an album that genuinely reflects the love and happiness you and your families share on your wedding day. Your wedding memories are going to last a lifetime with proper attention to photographic details. Capturing on film special group­ ings, events and guests require careful thought and planning. The number of photos requested will determine costs. Many photo­ graphers offer package plans or will tailor one to suit your budget. Allow the following list to guide your individual photography needs: Photographer................................ Phone ........................................... Budgeted Cost ............................ Actual Cost .................................. Groom's tuxedo reflects personality Telegraphing a bold message through subtlety of detail, quality of fabric and streamlined design, a man in a tuxedo reflects a part of his personality that others don’t see every day. Personalized with accessories in bold or subdued patterns, in solids or in textured designs, this year’s formal wear offering allows the groom to express his taste and his individu­ ality. He has nothing to worry about, especially if he lets others help him with what they do best. “Prospective brides and grooms often feel intimidated by the wide variety of styles available and are often unsure of how they should be worn,” says Joseph Hecht, president of Classy Formal Wear, “Because very few people wear formal wear regularly, they worry that they will wear it incorrectly or even wear an entire­ ly inappropriate outfit. There’s really nothing to worry about,’’ says Hecht, “At Classy, for example, our sales staff has been trained to give the right advice and to make sure that customers look the way they should. The tuxedo is not really as mysterious as it looks.” Hecht responds to the most frequently asked ques­ tions: 1. Both tuxedos and tailcoats in Formal Portraits: Date................ Appointment ................................ □ Bride dressing for ceremony □ Bride, full-length solo □ Bride with parents □ Bride with mother/father separately □ Bride with grandparents □ Bride with sisters/brothers □ Bride with maid of honor □ Bride with attendants □ Bride with ring bearer, flower girl □ Garter being put on □Groom, full-length solo any colour are appropriate for any time of day or evening. Lighter colours are more popular in spring and summer, and tails are the more formal alternative. 2. Shirts come in two basic varieties - with wing collars and with turned down collars. Both are appropriate. If you have a very short or thick neck, the turned down collar will look best on you. 3. When wearing a wing collar shirt, the bow tie is worn in front of-the collar wings. The only exception to this is at weddings, where the bow tie can be worn either in front or behind the wings. 4. Single breasted jackets are always worn open; double-breast­ ed jackets are always worn closed. 5. A cummberbund or vest is always worn with a single breast­ ed jacket. Cummerbunds are more popular today. Because it is always worn closed, a double- breasted jacket needs no vest or cummerbund. 6. Cummerbunds are always worn with the pleats facing up­ wards. 7. Patent shoes are the most appropriate foot wear. 8. Sock should match the colour of the shoes. 9. A pocket square is worn in Invitations We invite you to drop in and see our selection of wedding invitations, stationery’, serv­ iettes. matches, thank you cards and other wedding accessories. BLYTH PRINTING INC. BLYTH 523-9211 □Groom with parents □ Groom with mother/father separately □Groom with grandparent^ □Groom with sisters/brothers □Groom with best man □ Groom with groomsmen □Groom, bride’s parents being seated for ceremony □ Bridesmaids walking down aisle □ Flower girl, ring bearer walking down aisle □ Bride and father approaching altar or canopy □ Bride’s father giving her hand to groom □ Exchange of vows the breast pocket of the jacket. 10. If the groom wears tails, his attendants have the option of wearing tails or matching tuxe­ dos. By following these simple guidelines, Classy’s president says that the wedding party can relax, knowing they are looking their best. Classy is Canada’s only national formal wear company. YOU DESERVE OUR FULL ATTENTION! Denomme Flowersare Specialists in both Fresh & Artificial Wedding Bouquets 524-8132 Of course we have wicker standards and candelabras available. DENOMME FLOWER SHOP INC. 14CTHESQUARE GODERICH □ Ring ceremony □ Recessional □ Formal bride and groom together □ Newlyweds and parents □ Newlyweds and entire bridal party □ Close-ups of bride’s and groom’s hands clasped together □ Receiving line - guests and bridal party □ Cake table □ Bride and groom cutting/feed- ing each other cake □ Best man toasting newlyweds □ Newlyweds toasting each other □ Cake and punch servers □ Musicians □ Newlyweds’ first dance □Guests dancing □ Bride tossing bouquet □ Groom removing garter □Groom tossing garter . z □ Guests throwing rice □ Newlyweds getting into limou- since or car □ Post-reception party □ Bride’s mother assisting her into going-away costume □ Bride or groom alone with new stepchildren □ .......................................... □ .......................................... Fine Fashions in Formalwear Rentals S Y D SI L V I R WEBSTER'S CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR 523-9709 Blyth