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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-02-19, Page 59Squite Bridal Registry YOU'LL BE HAPPY WITH THE PRICES ONLY SQUIREKAN OFFER If you are considering marriage now or in the future, Squire Gifts would like to introduce you to its unique bridal registry service with one of Goderich's finest selec- tions of quality table fashions, cutlery, crystal and gif- '• twares. Squires provides couples, their families and frien- dswith items that will suit their personal needs and tastes. To help you co-ordinate your special table settings, we provide three tables for your convenience and of course, Mr. Squire is readily available to assist and advise you. Once you have registered the staff will happily assist your family and friends in choosing the ideal gift. . 1f, for any reason you wish to change your dinnerware pattern or other selections along the way, this canbe easily arranged at no extra charge. You will find it a great pleasure to shop at Squires and it will be our pleasure to serve you. Remember, we are only as far as your telephone. quiie �JiIt1i HIGHWAY 21 SOUTH, GODERICH OPEN 10-5 MON. TO SAT. 10-9 THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS Phone 524-7920 Showcase '86, page 39 tneoid" Brides consider photographs a part of the wedding Many couples who plan a formal wed- ding also elect to have it recorded with professionally taken photographs. Ninety-seven per cent of those respon- ding to a survey taken by Bride's Magazine said they arranged for photography as part of the wedding. The average expenditure was $485. (Note: Prices quoted are in U.S. funds). The best photographs come from a • good relationship between bridal couple and photographer," says Vicie Mal, marketing director for Professional Photographers of America, a trade association of photographers. She advises couples to shop carefully. Most photographers offer wedding package plans. Photo studies generally have from three to 10 different packages at different price points. Each package specifies the number of hours during which the photographer will be at the wedding taking pictures, as well as the size of the wedding album and number of prints included. Typically, realistic packages start, around $500 and range up to $1,500 or more. The more costly package provide for larger albums, more photographs and may also include portrait sittings taken at the studio. , The wedding couple may elect to make up their own package or to work with a photographer who charges a set fee for being at the wedding and then bills each picture separately. However, Mal notes that as a rule, a preset package price will work out to be more economical. Besides a feeling of rapport with the photographer, it's important that the cou- ple like the style the photographer works in. Visit several photo studios before making a decision. Compare what each offers and insist on looking at finished albums at each studio. Ask for and check references, as well, she suggests. Count on signing a contract that spells out what you'll be getting and how much it will cost. Since the negatives will re- main with the Dhotoaraoher and vou will have to order additional prints, it's also wise to ask to see the price list for copies. If you decide to have your wedding videotaped as well as photographed, make sure both know the other will be there. Some video cameras require bright lights which make it impossible for the still photographer to work. Videotaping was rare as recently as 1981 when only one couple in 100 chose to videotape their wedding. Nowadays, figures indicate that one couple in 15 elects to videotape the wedding or parts of it. Those seeking video cameramen will find an unusually wide price range from a low of $150 or so to several thousand dollars, says professional videotaper Paul Kennamer, of Huntsville, Ala. At the most modest prices, expect to hire an individual who may do videotaping as a part-time avocation and use personal home equipment. Going up the price ladder, at la cost of between $300 and $500, you can probably find someone with more experience who may use professional equipment to pro- duce an unedited tape with a single hand- held camera. In Kennamer's opinion, the $300 to $500 package is probably most common. When the price is between $500 and $1,000, ex- cept a videotape to be shot by a profes- sional with good wedding experience who uses professional equipment. At $1,000 or more, you may find a photographer who plans to use several cameras, good quality professional equip- ment and to provide editing and some titles. Among questions to consider: wilt you receive the tape in a format you can use on your own videotape player? Will pro- fessional equipment be used? Is there a backup camera and recorder in case of malfunction of the`irimary equipment? An important issue is the question of copyright. Some videotapers do not copyright their work and give the client the master tape. Others retain the right to copyright and the master so that all copies must be ordered through them. For Your Special Occasion... The perfect wedding reception... ...correct in every detail, is the lovely finale to the most wonderful day, in every bride's life. Our facilities will accommodate up to 225 guests, plus 70 in our private lower level banquet room. Every effort has been taken to provide quality food, efficient service, and a warm friendly atmosphere. Plus, we can arrange for entertainment. For inquiries for Wedding Receptions and Banquet Requirements, call: 524-7711. Complete planning service... 1/61 You have enough to do preparing for a wedding. When it comes to that memorable wedding reception, just tell us what you want. WE'LL LOOK AFTER ALL THE DETAILS. Call Us For...Weddings, Banquets, Anniversaries...Any Special Occasion. 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