| The tone of the invitation should match the style of the | | | | hor d'oeuvres to a full meal. Meat stations to desert |
| wedding. From the elegance of a black tie evening to | | | | tables, wine and cheese, family style dinners are |
| the simple afternoon in the garden, the style of your | | | | becoming popular as well. Your wedding day will be full |
| invitations are as endless as your imagination. | | | | of special moments that you will treasure for many |
| The wording of an invitation usually follows a specific | | | | year, but your wedding day will be over much sooner |
| style that celebrates all parties involved. Enclosures in | | | | than you realize. Photographs will serve to remind you |
| the invitation, though not required, are a considerate | | | | of that special day. |
| touch that help clarify the details. Enclosures to | | | | Photographers have a wide range of photographic |
| consider are a menu-choice card, a map, a rain | | | | styles to choose from. View their sample portfolios to |
| location card and hotel information for out of town | | | | choose the style that best suits your wedding. Each |
| guests. Reception cards are beneficial to your quests | | | | photographer will have some wonderful ideas on |
| especially if the reception is in a different location than | | | | fantastic photo locations. Wedding photography can be |
| the ceremony. | | | | shot in many different styles from traditional to the |
| The important key to find the right reception location is | | | | unique. Wedding photographers can shoot in black and |
| based on time of year and your tentative guest list. | | | | white and/or full color. Ask your photographer for the |
| Reserve your church or ceremony location first to | | | | benefits of traditional verses digital film. Discuss the |
| avoid disappointment. Most brides like to keep their | | | | packages that are available and know what you are |
| ceremony locations and reception sites close to | | | | going to get with each one. Keep in mind that you are |
| accommodate their quests. When looking at reception | | | | going to remember your wedding day through the |
| facilities always ask the coordinator if packages can | | | | eyes, heart and talent of your photographer, so do |
| be created to work with in your schedule and budget. | | | | your best to choose well. Consider asking if they will |
| Your wedding reception options are limitless. Whether | | | | provide negatives to your pictures or a CD of the |
| you choose indoor, outdoor, banquet halls or garden | | | | shoot. They may charge an additional fee for this |
| catered. Your wedding can traditionally elegant or | | | | service, but it will be well worth it if you choose to print |
| beautifully modern. | | | | more down the road. Technology is advancing and |
| Couples are continuously looking for unique ways to | | | | with it the possibilities, so good luck with your black tie |
| present the meal. Your choices are numerous, from | | | | affair. |