Wedding photography

The wedding is the most important day in the life of an individual when he/she cherishes the moments with their loved ones as he/she decides to spend the rest of their lives with that particular person. Hence, you will need to select the best wedding venue, food, flower arrangement, decorations, music and photographer for making the day even more memorable in a wedding celebrant so that you will remember this beautiful day for the rest of your life. Hiring an experienced and skilled wedding photographer is the most crucial step for preserving these beautiful memories as the right kind of photographer will help in bringing the emotions to life. 

Benefits of wedding photography 

Wedding photography is about capturing the brief moments so that it can be cherished and passed on to the future generations as a gift and the wedding photographer is responsible for obtaining these unforgettable and precious moments. A professional photographer will capture all the candid moments of your beautiful day as they have experience and extensive knowledge of the industry for helping them decide the best shots that will make the photographs even more amazing. They will also make use of the latest technology equipment and cameras that will help them to take excellent pictures of all the special memories that you share with your near and dear ones. 

How to hire the best wedding photographer – The specialisation of the photographer- when hiring a photographer for your wedding day, you will need to take into account the specialty of these professionals according to your tastes and preferences. You should look for an experienced photographer who will help you get the kind of wedding photography that you are seeking. The different specialisations that you can select from include formal, traditional, modern, contemporary and classical photography. 

Ask for recommendations- when looking for the most reliable and reputable wedding photographer, you have the option of asking for recommendations from your family and friends who have worked with the photographer in the past. It is essential to look for honest opinion by personal references so that you will get the quality services at an affordable price. 

Deciding on the type of service- when choosing a wedding photographer, you need to take into account the kind of service that you want as the photography can be for a pre-wedding engagement, newlywed photos, bridal portraits and rehearsal dinner photographs. 

Decide on your budget- when selecting a wedding Photographer, you will need to determine the budget that you have set aside for the photography that should include the charges of the photographer, print costs and cost of albums. You should consider your assigned budget before hiring a photographer so that you will save money on wedding photography. 

Reviews from past customers – when deciding to select a wedding photographer, you will need to read the reviews and feedback of their recent customers so that you will get an idea about the kind of service that they have offered to their past customers. 

Internet search- you also have the option of searching on the internet about the best wedding photographer who is near you so that you will get the names of professionals who get located near you. You will need to take into account the services, quality of work and budget of the photographer so that you will be successful in hiring the right professional. 

Interview the photographer 

The photographer that you intend to hire, you should meet him in person for conveying your expectations and needs so that you will get the desired results. You also have the option of going through the website or brochure of the wedding photographer before meeting him. So that you can decide on the kind of service that you are looking for The right selection of the professional is very important so that you will get the best photographs so that you will cherish these moments for the rest of your life. 

Wedding photography is successful when you hire the right professional for the occasion as he will help you in capturing the most beautiful memories of your special day. High-Quality wedding photography will help you get the best professional for your wedding day so that the photographs will go down for generations as it will be cherished for the rest of your life. 

Planning your wedding

Lets face it, up to now you’ve possibly got pages of ideas, notes and maybe even started some sort of planning your wedding to make sure you get  “it right” on the day.  Did you go over the ever expanding guest list, do the extra numbers mean you have to cut out some flowers or go cheap on the stationary?
One thing’s for sure if you’re not in control at this stage you possibly never will be.  There are literally a mountain of things you should look at  to ensure the big day “Pops”.
But how do we do it? where do we start? and more importantly how does all this fit into the budget.  So lets look at the basic content and then see how we can improve to fit neatly into the amount of money we are going to throw into this major event.
Firstly I want you to consider what percentage of your budget you are willing to invest into each of the items of the wedding bucket.  Given 100% of $00000 = $00000, how do we proportion this money as a percentage into;
1.    The Ceremony – Location fee, Officiant fee, Marriage License, and any other item in the ceremony – suggest ( 3% )
2.    Reception – Reception site, Food, Drinks, Rentals, Cake and so on – suggest ( 48% )
3.    Attire – Dress, Headpiece.Veil, Undergarments and hosiery, shoes, accessories, hair/makeup.  Then the grooms suit, shoes, shitrt tie and so on – suggest ( 10% )
4.    Rings – suggest ( 3% )
5.    Flowers – Ceremony, brides bouquet, maid-of-honour and bridesmaids bouquets, corsages and boutonnieres, Center piece and so on – suggest ( 8% )
6.     Music – Ceremony musicians or music, Band or DJ, sound system rental – suggest (8% )
7.    Photography fees – suggest (12$ )
8.    Transportation – transportation for wedding party, guests shuttle and or parking attendants – suggest ( 2% )
9.     Stationery – Invitations, response cards, thank-you notes, postage, calligraphy, guest book – suggest ( 3% )
10.    Gifts – Bridesmaids and groomsmen, parents, welcome baskets, out of town guest – suggest ( 3% )
Now this is just an idea, but you can easily see at a glance where if necessary you could cut your wedding costs to get back into your budget.  And in this example, just look at the percentage allocated to the Reception, and this is an area where the memories will only last up to the next decent meal! does it really take that much of the budget,  Yes sadly it does as research has shown us.
There are more items to consider in your planning.  What type of music you want, what type of music you don’t want, which guests you do or don’t want and the list goes on and on.
To help you, I’ve placed some articles on my site.  Just read them and use the info however you want.  If you need help them please contact me.

Wedding and specialty cakes

The vision and skill to create the right cake for you and turn your special event into something you will remember forever. All our cakes are finished with fondant, atop a layer of melted chocolate and cream-ganache that adds an extra fling of flavor to the base-cake.

Icing can be laced with flavors such as:

• Strawberry
• Coconut
• Orange
• Tia Maria
• Galliano
• Drambuie
• Chocolate
• Chocolate Orange
• Flourless Orange
• Chocolate Hazelnut
• Vanilla
• Orange Poppy Seed
• Raspberry and Vanilla
• Lemon
• Vanilla Toffee Cream Crunch
• Chocolate Ganache Honeycomb
• Chocolate Ganache Cherry Ripe
• Vanilla Berries and Cream
• Traditional Fruit Cake

Cakes for your special day
Your Day, Your Cake, Your Choice!

Wedding and specialty cakes can create the cake of your dreams by helping you design that special cake, colors and flowers or shapes to suit your style.
Most of my designs, the ribbons and flowers are edible additions.
Let us help you create your wedding cake for your special day.

All our cakes are individually designed with our creativity and style to suit your tastes.
Some clients choose their cake to be served as a dessert on the day.

We offer a variety of mud based cakes as couples can choose to have them served as a dessert with coffee.

Prices and Delivery

The price of your wedding cake or specialty cake, ie, Birthday, Anniversary, and Christening depends on a number of factors:
• The number and type of flowers
• the amount of decorations and the number of tiers.
During your consultation, we will provide you with all the details that you will need to know about your cake as well as the costs involved. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of making your wedding cake booking. This secures your date and your cake. The final 50% payment is due one month prior to your big day! Of course you can view your cake prior to the day if you wish!
Should you wish to making a booking, simply call Scott and he can provide you with details.

When to order your cake
So that you are not disappointed, you can secure your wedding cake as early as the day you book your wedding. This will ensure you secure your booking as summer season is the busiest.

Delivery
Wedding and specialty cakes will deliver your cake to the reception location or venue on the day and setup 
(a minimal delivery fee is applicable to deliveries outside of Melbourne 10km radius)

Vintage Wedding Gowns and Hair – Look Stunning on Your Big Day

Vintage-themed wedding ceremonies are becoming quite fashionable among today’s modern brides. If you wish to have a wedding that’s unique, fun and unforgettable then a vintage wedding is certainly a good idea to try. A vintage wedding will require plenty of preparation in order to become a success. Naturally, the most important among these preparations will be your vintage wedding gown and hair. Read on to learn how you can best choose your vintage wedding dress and hairstyle.

Choose an era.
The first thing that you need to do in order to have a vintage wedding is to choose the era that will be your inspiration. Keep in mind that “vintage”covers many time periods which include all decades until the 1960′s. Before you can set about choosing your wedding dress and hairstyle, you need to choose the era where you will be taking inspiration from. Do you prefer the swinging fashion of the 1920′s, the romantic appeal of the Renaissance or the free-spirited ambience of the 1960′s? It might also help to take a look at photos of clothing and hairstyles from different decades.

Look for a quality vintage clothing store.
Unless you have found the perfect vintage wedding dress among your family heirlooms then chances are you will have to go out and find one. Your best bet would be to shop from a respectable vintage clothing store. A professional vintage clothing shop would know how to store old clothing so chances are high that you will find wedding gowns that are in good shape. In the event that you couldn’t find a dress that suits your taste, you might want to consider reproduction vintage wedding gowns instead. Not only will these give you more choices but the dresses would be in better shape as well.

Put fresh flowers in your hair.
Plenty of vintage hairstyles use fresh flowers in addition to the veil. If you are going for a medieval theme, you can even wear a crown of fresh flowers in lieu of a wedding veil. It was also fashionable for 1940′s brides to decorate their hairstyles with flowers.

Look for vintage hair accessories.
When it comes to vintage hairstyles, you can still choose between having your hair done up for a classically elegant look or going for a more effortless and natural style by wearing your hair down. No matter which one you choose, be sure to top off your tresses with a vintage hair accessory. This can be anything from an antique tiara to vintage hair combs.
Having a vintage wedding can be easy with the right preparation. To learn everything there is to learn about vintage weddings, explore the articles on this site.