06.25.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 4:14 pm by Michael
A few weeks ago I photographed a beautiful wedding. The brides home, church and venue were really made up nice. The brides parents had a wonderful spread laid out for their guests and there must have been 50 people in the house, laughing and enjoying the day. The church was simple and reflected the couples background and faith. The reception hall was very nice, a country club that was well appointed with plenty of space and places to photograph the couple. There were both a DJ and a band who both performed fantastically. The dance floor was never empty, and as a photographer looking for those fun dancing shots, I had plenty of opportunities. HOWEVER, when the couple needed anything, food, drink, someone to help organize the events of the night, there was no one to be found. Once the DJ set up the time line, I was the one organizing the couple, getting them into place for the cake cutting, bouquet toss etc. No one from the reception hall was around except the wait staff and they had no clue who could help the couple. The couple and the parents of both the bride and groom thank the DJ and I for being so helpful and making the evening go smoothly. But the entire drive home I was thinking, this couple thought that an expensive country club reception site would have someone there who would make sure the entire night went smoothly. Who would be there if they needed anything. The point I am trying to make in my long winded way is, when you book your reception site, you really need to check over the contract and make sure that you will have an attendant who will be with you the entire length of the reception. When you need something, they will be there to help, no matter what it is.
This in fact goes for any professional you book for your wedding, whether be it the photographer, florist DJ or band. Make sure you read the entire contract and know exactly what services you are getting. Do not let someone say, “Don’t worry about the contract it’s just standard.” I have heard couples tell me this and I cringe. What are they hiding?
So, to make sure your wedding goes off as smoothly as it should, make sure you know what the professionals you hire are supposed to be doing and hold them to it. You hired them, it’s your day, so ENJOY it!
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06.07.08
Posted in Wedding at 11:09 am by Michael
I am getting ready to photograph a wedding today. The ceremony does not start till 4:00 but I will be at the brides home photographing all the pre-ceremony goings on at 1:30. Today’s weather forecast is not pleasant, hazy, hot and humid. Yes the dreaded three “h”s. By 3:00 it is supposed to be about 95 degrees, the groom will be in a tuxedo, as I will, the bride in her beautiful gown, and everyone else dressed in their finest. It is not even the beginning of summer and our bodies are now being shocked by the sudden bump in temperature.
So just how does one deal with the heat in these conditions? According to Dr. Noel D. Nequin, president of the American Medical Athletic Association, it takes about 10 to 14 days of working or exercising in the heat for your body to adjust or become acclimatized. He also states that the best time to consume fluids is before you are thirsty — by the time you are thirsty, your body is already dehydrated. It’s best to drink on a schedule when it is hot outside. Avoid drinks containing caffeine or alcohol while in the sun or heat. These types of drinks stimulate the production of urine thereby promoting dehydration. The best drinks are water, or one of the many flavored sports drinks that are on the market. According to Dr. Nequin, “Research clearly shows that a properly formulated sports drink like Gatorade combines flavor and sodium to encourage people to drink more than they would when they only have access to water. Sports drinks help to replace some of the electrolytes you lose through sweat and provide carbohydrate energy to working muscles.”
Signs and Symptoms of Dehydration:
- Dry lips and tongue.
- Headache.
- Weakness, dizziness, or extreme fatigue.
- Concentrated urine that appears darker than normal.
- Nausea.
- Muscle cramps
So to make sure you have a happy and fun wedding, make sure that drink plenty of water and Gatorade before the wedding begins and also keep some in your limo next to the champagne. It may not be the sexiest drink but it will keep you partying well into the night.
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06.02.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 11:30 am by Michael
There are a lot of great ways to create save the date cards for your wedding, but have you ever thought about a business card? Now don’t get me wrong, I don’t mean boring dull white cards. I am talking about business cards on silk paper or with foil embellishments. I have been using a company called 4colorprint.com
They have been making my business cards for a few years now and they are just wonderful. People always hold on to my card and tell me how wonderful it looks. Mine are their foil cards on their silk paper. They look very elegant and stand out from the rest. Now I know you don’t need 500 save the date cards, but you might. Or think about them as cute announcements, why not!
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