Happy New Year from Surrey Weddings

Well, 2008 is almost gone, and a whole new year looms upon us.

Let’s hope that the economic problems in the world start to turn around.

If you’re getting married in 2009, we’d like to wish you all the very best. Don’t forget that the Surrey Weddings site is there to help you find the suppliers and information you need to get your wedding off to a great start.

Have a great New Year. We wish you all the very best.

Roger Mayne
Surrey Weddings

For more wedding tips and advice, as well as a full directory of wedding suppliers in Surrey, visit Surrey Weddings

Choose Your Wedding Bouquet

Bouquets of flowers have always been one attraction at any wedding. Bouquets are already part of the wedding tradition on all races. A bouquet of flowers symbolizes a blossoming maiden and reflects her emotions. Therefore, wedding bouquets should be carefully selected and planned the same way you plan for your wedding gown. Here are just a few tips in choosing your wedding bouquet:

1. It is recommended that you choose a flower that is on season to save money and time. This will not give you hard time trying to order the flower as well.

2. You can choose other alternatives like silk flowers especially if the flower you would like to use is not in season. Silk flowers are also suited in formal weddings; fresh picked flowers may not fit a very formal party.

3. Your bouquet should not drown you. Be sure that it will not cover your figure. If you are petite, the weight of the flower might be too heavy for your built and may affect your posture and how you carry your gown. Remember that your bouquet should not be too big so as not to cover your elegant gown and should be easy to carry.

4. The flowers you chose should last for the entire day. Make sure that your flowers still hold up even at the end of the day so that you will still look glamorous when taken pictures. Using a bouquet holder is suggested to keep the flowers fresh during the entire day. Also take the advice of your florist on which flowers easily wilt so that you can avoid choosing them.

5. Don’t let your florist imagine the flower design you like. You may take a picture or a printed copy of the bouquet style you prefer. Also bring a sample fabric of the gowns so that the florist can choose the correct shade of flower that will match the color of the gowns. Some bouquets may be decorated with ribbons, lace and silk materials. You can advise the florist on what specific designs would you like to add for your flowers.

6. Why not choose a flower that has special meaning? That will not be difficult since most flowers have their meanings. Stephanotis stands for happiness in marriage, Rose means love and being true, and Tulips stand for perfect love and declaration of love.

7. One of the first things to consider when opting for a bouquet is the style. Choose the bouquet style that will suit you and your personality. Bouquets are more personal nowadays and reflect the brides’ personalities. For Nosegays, where flowers are clustered in a round form, can vary in sophistication and will fit any personality. In Cascade bouquets, flowers are arranged in a descending form. These bouquets are voluptuous and can be the center of attention.

They are recommended for traditional weddings. There are flowers where stems are wrapped around in ribbons and they are called Hand-tied bouquets. These bouquets bring a casual aura and are recommended for garden weddings. There are also Contemporary bouquets where flowers are arranged in style but with no geometric form. These arrangements of flowers represent the individuality of a bride and are mostly used in sophisticated weddings.

8. The top wedding flowers are Rose, Lilly, Orchid, Hyacinth, Tulip, Stephanotis and Daisy. You may want to follow the trend and choose these flowers for your bouquet.

Regards
Roger Mayne
Surrey Weddings

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Trust Your Memories Only To A Professional Wedding Photographer

It is a must the you get a professional photographer for your wedding day.  Wedding pictures will last a lifetime, keeping memories of this very special day.  It will live longer than the flowers and the catered food, therefore, you would only want a wedding photographer who understands what you want and can be relied upon to capture every minute of this special day.

Hire a professional, look for the following:

1. A valid and legal sales tax license.

2. Ask latest proof of business insurance.

3. Specialised and well kept professional equipment (includes a medium format camera aside from a professional 35mm camera).

4. Membership in any professional association.

5. A permanent studio.

Things to consider:

Level of experience.  Check their background and ask for names of people that they have photographed.  Call them and ask if they were satisfied with the photographer’s work.

Personality.  Are their ideas the same as yours?  Can you communicate with them easily? Meaning they understand what you want or what is your idea regarding the style of photography that you want to be achieved.

Style of photography.  Do the images that are presented appeal to you?  Do you like their style?

References.  Ask for references and meet with them personally so you can take a look at their wedding photographs as well as ask them if they were happy with the outcome of with the photographer’s work.  A person who is hesitant to give references is definitely not the photographer that you should hire.

Packages.  Ask about each package that they present to you.  If you are not comfortable with the packages, can they make one to satisfy your needs? 

Accomplished work.  Ask how long will it take for them to finish your album, your bridal portrait and all the photos taken during the wedding.

Price.  Can you afford their services?  If not, is he worth the price difference as compared to others you’ve met?  Take the time to ask all that you need to know and make sure you understand all services and photos included in the cost.

Payments and deposits.  Should you cancel, can they give a refund?  If they, in any circumstance, do not show up, what happens?  Do they have a partner to take their place just in case?  Make sure you clear all of this to them as well as discuss with them all your concerns.  Their answer should be able to convince you that they can be trusted.  

Contract.  Check and read it carefully before signing.  If there is anything that you don’t understand, ask them or ask that they leave you the contract overnight so you can study it.  Be certain that everything you both had agreed on is in the contract.

When looking at the photographer’s work, look for the following:

1. Each sample album must consist of only one wedding.  Do they have a lot of sample albums?

2. Do they have a recent actual wedding that you could look at? Look through their most recent wedding album.

3. Study each album well and see if the album is telling the story of the wedding and not just filling the album up with similar photos.

4. Are the portraits clear and did the photographer capture the subject’s mood?

5. Are all the photos done artistically?  Is there a play of light and shadow?

6. Are candid shots taken?  Are they clear and well composed?

Remember that photos will remind you of your wedding and will bring you happy memories for may years, so they must be right. If you need a wedding photographer in Surrey, visit the Surrey Weddings directory to save you time and money.

Roger Mayne
Surrey Weddings

For more wedding tips and advice, as well as a full directory of wedding suppliers in Surrey, visit Surrey Weddings