Wedding
Entertainment
Choosing
entertainment for your wedding can be a daunting task, band
or DJ?
Whether you choose a band or a DJ you have to make sure
they are going to make your event a celebration everyone
will enjoy. This is the part of your day where the entertainment
will decide whether your guests go home raving about a great
wedding or disappointed.
The
best and easiest way to find a band or DJ you would like
is to hire one you have already seen. If you have been to
a wedding or a party where the band or DJ was great, find
out who he or she was, ask them for their business card
or contact details, you can call them at a later date to
find out prices etc.
If
you haven’t seen a good band or DJ, ask your friends
or family.
Points
to ask
-
Experience
for wedding events
-
Ask
for references for previous clients and give them a
call
-
Find
out if they are performing near to you so that you can
hear what they sound like
Wedding
Flowers & Florists
Start
by collecting pictures of flowers and colour schemes from
bridal magazines, visit some florists and ask to view their
work and to find out if they will listen to your ideas.
Visit
florists web sites to get ideas, they usually have a section
of wedding flowers and bouquets.
Don't
be afraid to ask how many weddings they've done and ask
to see photographs of their work.
Once
you have decide on a florist leave a deposit to secure their
services and agree a time to return to settle your colour
scheme.
Points
to note
- Choose
flowers that will be in season on your wedding date.
- Smaller bouquets are less expensive and lets guests
see more of your wedding dress.
- Ask your florist ahead of time how the flowers can be used for both ceremony and reception sites.
- Ask
your florist if they will transport the flowers from
the ceremony to the reception, If this is not possible
ask a friend or family member to do it.
- Put
your most expensive arrangements where you want to make
the biggest impression or where they will be seen the
most guests.
Wedding
Photographers
Hopefully
your wedding photographer will provide you with photo's
that will be remembered fondly for being the happiest day
in your life and should tell the story of your big day.
Think
carefully before allowing a family member or friend with
a camera to photograph you wedding day, although a nice
thought if offered they will not have either the equipment
or expertise of a professional photographer.
Visit
as many photographers as possible and ask to see some of
their previous clients wedding photographs, a good photographer
will always have a portfolio to show you and it gives them
the chance to impress you.
All photographers will have a different style, so make sure
you like what they have done previously for other wedding
couples.
Book
as early as possible to avoid disappointment, leave your
booking to the last minute and you could find yourself relying
on a friend or family member.
Points
to note
-
What
sort of packages do they offer? - Most offer photography/videography
packages now.
-
How
many photographs does each package include? - Is there
a set amount that you need to pay for.
-
Do
you get the proofs - If you ever lose your photo's you
will be able to have them re-printed.
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How
much do additional photographs cost - Can you have all
the rest at a reduced price?
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How
much of a deposit do you have to pay, when is it due
and when do you pay the balance?
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Do
they supply your photographs on a CD - Really useful
for printing your own copies from a computer.
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