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Pick yourDIY projectswith care
There are many things about a wed-ding that should really be left to theexperts. Pinterest is full of wonderfulideas for things you can do yourself … butthere’s a reason “Pinterest Fail” is a term.
So what can you do by yourself or withhelp from family without turning yourwedding memories into the family jokes?
Consider your motivations for wantingto do things by yourself. Are you wantingto save money? Or perhaps you knowthat certain handmade items will becomefamily heirlooms. Here are a few itemsthat you can do yourself or with a littlehelp from friends and family.
InvitationsThere is no limit to the options you
have for making personalized and beau-tiful invitations. You can create themonline or with simple, inexpensive soft-ware and then get them printed at a printshop right here in Southern Maryland. Alocal print shop will give you great cus-tomer service and advice and the price isusually competitive with online vendors.
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FavorsIf you start well in advance, you can
create a special memento for every guestthat helps them remember your wed-ding day. Origami pieces, Christmasornaments, handmade candles or soapscan be labeled with names and datesand kept far past the wedding day. Justremember: if you are having a destina-tion wedding, shipping 100 folded papercranes might not be a practical approach.
Bridal party giftsIt’s easier than ever before to cre-
ate beautiful handmade jewelry fromhigh-quality materials. If you’re not sureof your jewelry-making abilities, thereare classes here in Southern Maryland tohelp you. Think about what your talentsare and build from there: can you doembroidery? Etching? Wood-burning?Carving? Or if it’s not handmade, howabout custom-designed? Create gift bagson canvas with their names, or framed
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The After-PartyThere’s no need to call it a night after the
deejay plays the last dance at the reception,but be smart about entertaining guests lateinto the night.
Choose a place within walking dis-tance of the reception.
Limit the food and drink choices. Askservers to bring a few pitchers of beer orsangria and finger foods.
Change into comfortable clothes.Take advantage of hotel services.
Many hotels have conference rooms orattached bars and restaurants that makeperfect gathering places for an after party.
Delegate responsibilities. If guestswant to continue celebrating, put the task inthe hands of a third party or volunteer.
Leave whenever you want. Feel free toleave the after party whenever you want.
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DécorRemember those paper cranes? Hang
them in the trees at the site of your cer-emony. Custom centerpieces can bebeautiful if done well, and craft storeshave endless supplies of materials to dojust that. If you’re not a pro, you can takeclasses on this as well.
Leave some thingsto the professionals
Even with all the things you can doyourself, there are some things that justneed to be left to the experts. Using silkflowers for dec-orating the hallis one thing,but hire a floristto make yourbridal bouquetand corsages.Those are theelements thatwill be fre-quently pho-tographed andtreasured.
Some cul-tures dictatethat familymembers handle the food at a wedding,but for the most part, just go with acaterer to avoid potential food disasters.
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Handling the food isnot a task for someonewho is also supposedto be celebrating: letyour family membersenjoy themselves andget a caterer.
Wedding photosare the one thing thatwill last forever. Thetrend of handing outdisposable cameras,which wash out colorand make good pho-tos next to impossible,is dying a welcomedeath. Your guests will take plenty of photos with their phones, but be sure to hire aprofessional with good references and a portfolio that you love.
And what is one of the most shared Pinterest fails of all time? Disastrous weddingcakes. Make your cake something to remember with fondness, not embarrassment.Hire a baker.
-CARRIE LOVEJOY
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Get photosthat last alifetime
Catered food will be eaten; gifts willbe used and worn; even the dress will beboxed away.
But your wedding photos are meant tolast forever.
That makes your wedding photogra-pher one of the absolute most importanthires for the big day.
Consider these tips as you make yourselection.
PortfolioDoes your prospective photographer
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the details in the portfo-lio shots and make surethey are from a numberof different weddings.That will tell you she hasreal life experience andhas been referred multi-ple times.
Does the portfolioinclude brides and grooms of all shapesand sizes, and does he manage to make
them all look beautiful? Agood photographer getsnice lighting and shots. Agreat photographer knowshow to use lighting andpositioning to create themost flattering photos.
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All eyes are on the bride and groom ontheir wedding day. Feeling beautiful anddapper can boost a couple’s confidenceand ensure they look back on their wed-ding photographs and videos with pride.
Certain beauty basics and makeupand hair strategies can help any bridelook spectacular on her wedding day.The following are some dos and don’ts of
wedding day beauty preparations.DO employ the services of a pro-
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Make this appointment several months
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before the wedding day so you haveample time to work with your stylists andexperiment with colors and hair arrange-ments to fit your personality and the styleof your gown.DO allot enough time for the wedding
day beauty appointment.DO bring a veil, headpiece, hair exten-
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