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THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2001. PAGE 15.
Varieties can make floral decisions difficult
The hardest thing about choosing
floral arrangements is deciding from
all of the different varieties avail-
able. The following tips should make
the decisions easier.
• Start shopping for a florist four to
six months before your wedding.
• Ask florists you're considering to
show you photos of the weddings
they've done in the past.
• Consider the overall style of your
wedding when choosing arrange-
ments. Freestanding sprays of
daisies or chrysanthemums are nice
for the altar.
• Small arrangements are often
used to encircle candle holders.
Some options are baby's breath or
tea roses. Small bouquets tied with
ribbon dress up aisle seats.
• Florists should be asked if they
supply the white aisle runner that is guests should wear flowers match-
unrolled before the bride enters. ing the bridesmaids' dresses or tra-
• The bridal bouquet should be the ditional white or ivory.
star of the show containing flowers • Order corsages for the mothers of
in colours matching the brides- the bride and groom as well as
maids' dresses mixed with tradi- other honored female guests. Keep
tional whites. the colours of their dresses in mind
• Bridesmaids' flowers should be as much as possible when ordering.
similar to yours but less elaborate. • Centerpieces for the tables should
Consider a wreath of flowers or fit in with the style and colour of
blossoms on combs for their hair. the other arrangements.
The flowers should match their Keep these arrangements low
dresses as well. _ enough or well above eye level to
• A basket of rose petals or a tiny ensure they do not interfere with
bouquet is perfect for the flower conversation.
girl. • The florist can make an extra bou-
• The groom's boutonniere should quet for you to toss if you choose to
be.a flower contained in your bou- keep your bouquet.
quet, and it should be similar to the • Think of other places you might
ushers' but more elaborate. like to have floral arrangements.
• Dads, ushers and special male The cake table at the reception, on
top of the cake or at the end
of the receiving line are several
options.
• Weddings
• Receptions
• Private dinner parties
• Cocktail parties
• BBQ Service
• Rehearsal parties
• Banquets
• Open houses
• Showers
• An arrangement should be made
for your home if photos will be
taken there before the wedding.
Will cater your special occasions
Your wedding photographs will and reception.
need to capture the feelings, expres- - If you are considering taking for-
sions and moments of your special mal portraits a few weeks before the
day. They will bring you years of ceremony, discuss this at the same
pleasure, so select your professional time.
photographer carefully. Most good These are generally taken in the
photographers are in demand, espe-
cially in the summer months, so start
interviewing them as early as possi-
ble. You may get recommendations
from your friends, caterer, florist or
clergyman.
Make sure, when interviewing a
photographer, that you see his or her
portfolio to determine if the style
suits yours. Here are some key
things to look for:
• Do the pictures have good color
and clarity?
• Did he pay attention to detail?
• Does he capture the emotions
and expressions of the day?
• Is he creative with various poses?
• Does he use soft lenses and light-
ing?
• Can he do multiple exposures
and split framing, which make inter-
esting pictures?
Look at other wedding albums he
has done. They may give you ideas
for your own. See if each album is
well balanced, with traditional and
candid shots covering both wedding
photographer's studio where he has
necessary lighting, backdrops and
equipment.
Wear your hair and accessories the
same way you will on your wedding
day.
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