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Photography Style Glossary
Filed in Articles + Ideas under Glossaries of Wedding Terms, Photography
Though there are no standard “dictionary definitions” of photographic styles, it’s still a good idea to have an understanding of the following approaches before you interview photographers:
Brides Want to Know: Bouquet Options for Bridesmaids
Filed in Articles + Ideas under Brides Want to Know, Expert Advice, Flowers, Wedding Ideas
Is there anything besides a typical bouquet my bridesmaids could carry?
—Gaylen H., Auburn
S-e-x (The 3-letter word)
Filed in Articles + Ideas under Expert Advice, Sex Romance Relationships
Let’s talk about sex. As a culture we’re obsessed with it. Just flip through any magazine at your local bookstore or checkout stand. You’ll see: Are you hot enough? Is your penis big enough? Hard enough? Are your breasts perky or do they point downwards towards Mexico? And then they offer all these groundbreaking statistics like “81% of couples use some kind of food item as part of their lovemaking.”
Brides Want to Know: Green Centerpieces
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For centerpieces, I was thinking of using potted plants because I like the idea of something that lives on after the wedding. My colors are Wedgwood blue and cream. Will all that green still work?
—Sandi S., Danville
Brides Want to Know: Bouquet Brainstorm
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I am overwhelmed with all the beautiful flower options for my bouquet! What criteria I should use to narrow down my choices?
—Rachel C., San Francisco
Brides Want to Know: A Question of Religion
Filed in Articles + Ideas under Brides Want to Know, Ceremony, Expert Advice, Wedding Ideas
Neither my fiancé nor I are at all religious despite our upbringings, though we do share a broad-based spirituality. Our families are much more traditional, and might be offended if our wedding ceremony is entirely secular. Is there a way to honor the belief systems of our parents without being hypocritical?—Pamela G., Vacaville
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Brides Want to Know: Hors d’oeuvre Dilemma
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Can you tell me how many hors d’oeuvres per person is the norm for a cocktail wedding reception? I’m not having dinner, just hors d’oeuvres and cocktails for about four hours. I need to figure out my menu and am at my wits end trying to find the answer!—Lisa D., Eagle Rock
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Brides Want to Know: Live Entertainment or DJ?
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My fiancé and I have most of our wedding plans set, except the music for our reception. We can’t decide between live entertainment and a disc jockey. The reception will be indoors with about 150 guests. We have to keep an eye on cost, too. Are bands always more expensive? What do you recommend?
—Maria M., Fallbrook
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