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The Origin of Something Borrowed

The next line of this old saying actually hints at its origin. The complete phrase is:

Something old, something new
Something borrowed, something blue
And a silver sixpence in her shoe.

A sixpence is a coin that was minted in Britain from 1551 to 1967. It was made of silver and worth six pennies. So this wedding tradition is definitely English, and many sources say that it began in the Victorian era.
Each item in this poem represents a good-luck token for the bride. If she carries all of them on her wedding day, her marriage will be happy. "Something old" symbolizes continuity with the bride's family and the past. "Something new" means optimism and hope for the bride's new life ahead. "Something borrowed" is usually an item from a happily married friend or family member, whose good fortune in marriage is supposed to carry over to the new bride. The borrowed item also reminds the bride that she can depend on her friends and family.
As for the colorful item, blue has been connected to weddings for centuries. In ancient Rome, brides wore blue to symbolize love, modesty, and fidelity. Christianity has long dressed the Virgin Mary in blue, so purity was associated with the color. Before the late 19th century, blue was a popular color for wedding gowns, as evidenced in proverbs like, "Marry in blue, lover be true."
And finally, a silver sixpence in the bride's shoe represents wealth and financial security. It may date back to a Scottish custom of a groom putting a silver coin under his foot for good luck. For optimum fortune, the sixpence should be in the left shoe. These days, a penny is sometimes substituted, and many companies sell keepsake sixpences for weddings.

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Wedding Dresses- The Right One For You!

Wedding dresses: the one for you 

Every bride should feel – and look – her absolute best on her wedding day. There are no hard-and-fast rules when it comes to choosing a wedding dress, but here are some general guidelines to help in your quest to find ‘the one’.

SHORTER BRIDES

A petite bride should steer carefully through the sea of over-the-top bridal designs that threaten to overwhelm her small frame.

A tea-length weddingdress – or knee-length wedding dress – can look stunning on a shorter bride and is a good way to avoid looking as if you are swamped by a giant meringue.

An empire-line wedding dress – a style with a seam under the bust line – is a romantic, flowing choice that can help even out proportions and give the illusion of height.

Avoid slim, straight styles, and overly full or elaborate skirts.

LARGER BRIDES

By choosing designs that flatter their curves and hide their least-favourite bits, larger brides can look breathtaking.
As with all shapes and sizes, there is no substitute for trying on many different styles of dress to see which works best for you.

Simple designs are usually best, and needn’t be boring!

Sheer fabrics can be a pretty way to provide extra coverage of your arms or upper body without adding bulk. They can be used as part of the dress itself or to make a separate shawl or beautiful ‘coat’.

Avoid NOTHING, unless you’ve tried it on and are certain it’s not for you!! Larger-sized brides will each have their own body shape, so it’s worth trying a range of different-style dresses before ruling anything out.

HOURGLASS FIGURE

This body shape is characterised by a well-defined waistline, often accompanied by a full bust and hips which are in proportion to each other. Think Marilyn Monroe and you’ll get the idea.

A strapless wedding dress can look fantastic on a shapely figure… Just make sure your bust has the necessary support!

A low-cut neckline is flattering to a full bust – as long as it’s within the bounds of decency, of course! Off-the-shoulder styles fall into the right category, and are well worth a try.

Avoid gathered or pleated skirts, which can add bulk around the hips. Bias-cut or otherwise clingy designs should also be approached with caution as they accentuate the parts you might prefer to skim over. High necklines can be unflattering to larger busts. And to make the most of your curves, go for a one-piece dress as opposed to a two-piece.

PEAR-SHAPED FIGURE

The combination of narrow shoulders and broad hips can be cleverly balanced out with the right choice of dress.

A two-piece wedding dress can be a winner when trying to balance the look of a pear-shaped figure.

A princess-line wedding dress or skirt is a flattering option. It’s similar to an A-line design (also flattering to most figures) but has no seam at the waist, so avoids drawing attention where it’s not wanted!

A detailed bodice can draw attention away from broader hips. Combine it with a simple A-line or princess-line skirt for best results.

Avoid straight or bias-cut designs, or styles that are gathered at the waist or on the hips. Halterneck designs are also unflattering to pear-shaped figures.

BOYISH FIGURE

It’s more straightforward than you might think to add shape to a straight-up-and-down figure.

A full-skirted wedding dress can give the illusion of a well-defined waist, but beware: it can also make your bust look smaller.

A crumb-catcher neckline is a simple layered effect that adds interest at the bustline – a good way to add definition if you’re small up top.

A two-piece ensemble (corset and skirt) can be more flattering than a one-piece dress when it comes to breaking up the straight lines of a boyish figure.

Avoid very straight or ‘column’ styles.

Four popular dress cuts

1. A-line. An A-line wedding dress is one of the most popular shapes, flattering most figures and giving a neat, up-to-the-minute look. When the skirt is kept slim, an A-line wedding dress can highlight the top half of your body and detract from the lower half.

2. Princess line. This has the same general shape as the A-line but without a seam at the waist. This gives a long, unbroken line that is very flattering to most figures. The skirt begins to flare just below the bride’s natural waist, which can help disguise a heavier bottom.

3. Empire line. With its seam just under the bustline and a long, straight-ish skirt, the empire line is straight out of a Jane Austen novel. The fact that the skirt starts so much higher than waist level creates an illusion of height, which makes it an ideal cut for petite brides.

4. Full skirt. This is the classic ‘fairytale bride’ look, giving a traditionally romantic silhouette but one that does not suit every bride.

Trash the dress

Once you’ve wowed your husband and guests in the most beautiful wedding dress ever, why not consider trashing it? It might sound mad, but the Trash the dress phenomenon is a growing post-wedding trend that many newlyweds find surprisingly liberating!
Post from: http://www.weddingpath.co.uk
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Other sites you might be interested in:
http://www.wedding-film.co.uk
http://www.markammonphotography.co.uk 

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http://www.vintagethemewedding.co.uk/ - Everything you need to organise and plan your Vintage or Theme Wedding!

Wedding Videos - Everything You Need To Know!

" I don’t understand my Wedding Video options. What should I look for and how much should I pay for videographers?"

If you find yourself asking yourself this question, you are not alone. The truth is that there is no way to know because each videographer and videography company is different. This is a list of the various factors that determine the type of coverage that you receive:

Style of Cameraman

This is the most important aspect of determining the quality and quantity of your wedding footage. As you watch one sample wedding video to another, pay attention to the aspects below to see that style they have and which style you are willing to pay for (note that the negative and critical connotations are for humour and a more human understanding):

Tripod

One thing that I feel has been a problem over the years is the multitude of videographers that only capture their footage using a tripod. Tripod use (or abuse) definitely has its purposes, which includes steady shots and smooth horizontal panning during the ceremony. However some untrained and inexperienced videographers may only use tripod shots. This can lead to very boring and unemotional footage being captured. The best videographers will use a tripod and remove the camera from its anchor and get quality footage that is only attainable on foot. At Kliq Weddings we always supply two camera operators for every wedding. One operator is on the tripod camera and the other uses the camera off the shoulder.

The Running Man

So why use a second camera? As stated earlier, one static camera can lead to boring unemotional footage, not want you want on your wedding day! A second camera used off the shoulder will be able to pick up the emotion of the guests, the intricate details of your wedding venue, the details such as flowers and decorations, reportage and candid shots and importantly as they are not fixed to a position the second camera has the ability to move with the action and pick the best angles for shooting so nothing will be missed.  The second camera operator often has to move quickly around the venue back and forth to get other shots. If this operator is inexperienced or poorly trained this could be distracting to the ambiance of the ceremony or reception. However, a trained and experienced second camera operator will be able to move around the venue quietly and virtually unnoticed. At Kliq Weddings we only use trained and qualified camera operators.

Sound

One option or feature that you may see on a wedding videography package list or brochure is the use of "wireless microphones." This brings sound into the picture. Many people do not realise how important audio can be to the video, since what good is it having your best man speak words from the heart to the camera with "YMCA" peaking the audio. Again, see actual footage of actual weddings to see what you will get, especially in loud situations such as the reception and important situations such as your vows. Ask the videographer if he is prepared.

One example involved a wedding in a huge hall where there was a full brass band in the ceremony. My audio was peaking and distorting with the sound of the band and the layout was not ideal to pick up the ceremony from the camera mounted microphone. However, we were able to master the audio with effective sound editing and we had also given the Groom a wireless lavalier mic to wear. This made sure that everything could be heard crystal clear. A lavalier microphone is the type of microphone used in interviews, usually attached to the lapel. This also provides two audio streams where we, as the editors, have the option of choosing a mix of the two signals.

Editing

Many videography studios will charge extra for special effects, slide shows, and highlight reels. Again, take a look at final products to see what you are buying. Many editors are not professional editors, using purchased templates to make their final product. This often results in a "cheesy" feel (I have permission to use that word because my clientele prefer to avoid "cheesiness" and use that word commonly). Be wary of paying for special effects where it takes 20 minutes of work to plug in footage into a template. At Kliq Weddings we never use templates. All our weddings are edited from scratch on an individual basis. Every wedding is different and unique, your wedding video should be unique too! We also never have hidden charges, what our packages say you will get!

The final edit should be flowing, emotional and pleasing to the eye. The choice of appropriate transitions is crucial to this (A transition is how a clip moves into another clip). Remember the box and flying transitions from ‘Top of the Pops’ in the 70’s and 80’s? We won’t be using those! Many editors get plug-in packages that include wedding video transitions, for example the video clip morphs into a wedding ring and zooms off. This can cause what I call "effect overkill" and is the result of the person trying to let the editing program's options make the video good by including every possible feature. Here and there you will see photographers do the same, though it is generally tolerated less. A real, professional editor can make the footage look good with simple cuts and then adds special effects to carefully add emphasis to certain moments. Look at any movie that is done well. Most of the cuts and transitions are straight cuts or fade transitions that are well-placed.

Finished Product

The style of a DVD case is often representative of the dedication and style that the company has for its videos, though I would always say to not judge a book. However, the printing of the DVD is important. Adhesive labels will peel off in the years to come and may damage DVD players. At Kliq Weddings we print directly on the DVD.

Make sure that you know how many videos you will receive and how much it will cost to get any extra copies beyond that. If you have the option of getting the video hosted on a website, find out if there are any extra costs and for how long the video will be hosted for (some places only offer this service for six months).

Extras

Extras, like a love story option or slide shows, are great. Just remember that some places offer extras to make easy extra money, while the true purpose should be to give the client flexibility and options to satisfy personal preferences. See if the price justifies the service. Explore the options and flexibility of a videographer, it shows skill and talent to be able to cater to each unique client.

Pricing

The truth: Many studios take advantage of the insane markup on wedding services and price accordingly. The best advice I can give is to pay for talent and skill. Expensive video equipment and pre-paid editing templates do not always justify a budget-tightening price.

So when you are looking at wedding videography package options, try to see what they actually offer beyond flashy terms and "fluff." Many things should come by default with a wedding video package. Be wary of when things are waved around like a banner (like "including 20 special effects") when they have little bearing on the calibre of the production. The best advice I could give is to look around and weigh the price for the end product. Always see actual weddings, instead of flashy promo clips that do not reflect what you will show your loved ones in the years to come.

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Other sites you might be interested in:
http://www.wedding-film.co.uk
http://www.markammonphotography.co.uk 

http://www.markammonphotography.co.uk – Leading Essex/UK Wedding Photographer

http://www.vintagethemewedding.co.uk/ - Everything you need to organise and plan your Vintage or Theme Wedding!

Small Wedding Ideas!

Small Wedding Ideas For Those That Think Differently

I've been thinking about small wedding ideas for those looking for something a little bit different. Most weddings you see these days are quite large with massive budgets to match, but that's not to everyone's taste. Small is beautiful too and sometimes even more memorable. A little intimacy goes a long way and can make a great soiree.

Small wedding ideas: focus on venues

Having researched this article, it's actually quite hard to find licensed wedding venues besides your local registry office that are suitable for less than 60 guests. Most venues cater for upwards of 100+ guests and since we're discussing small wedding ideas, that doesn't really fit.
There are far too many wedding venues about that are all about big numbers and usual wedding chintz, which is not for everyone by any means. Working around the difficulties of large venue numbers, minimum guests or minimum spends can be a nightmare. I remember my friends having the ritual wedding venue search of days of trudging around venues with the usual blurb from the in-house planners..
A garden reception can be a great alternative to a larger venue. It's intimate, quiet and if the garden is well tended can be a beautiful setting for a wedding reception. There's also nothing quite like sipping champagne in the garden on a balmy summer evening (not something I usually do, but I do have aspirations). A word of advice, if thinking of a small garden wedding, make sure you have somewhere to go if it's going to rain: a marquee, reception room or any kind of cover. As romantic as a garden reception seems, that suddenly goes out the window when it's lashing with rain and only 16 degrees outside. Oh the British summer, don't you just love it?
So where else can you enjoy a wedding reception for a small wedding? Consider bistros, restaurants, private members clubs or pubs. There are a wealth of lovely little venues that are willing to give you exclusivity and a memorable venue for your wedding reception. Consider, for example, Bumpkin, a pub in South Kensington that offers an interesting mix of funky country style alongside locally sourced food topped off with a burlesque show (not inclusive) for small wedding receptions with up to 36 guests.
Other small wedding ideas might be a modern canapé reception in a creative space such as The Creative Venue in Hammersmith. It's an airy west London loft with an outdoor area. It seats up to 45 for a sit-down dinner and if decorated well could make a inspiring venue.
Alternatively, a superb little alternative venue is the Clifton Lido in Bristol. Catering in one of their rooms is up to 30 guests and the restaurant can hold up to 80 guests. With a back drop of a glittering Victorian swimming pool, your wedding will be remembered.
One of the other pleasures of an intimate wedding venue is the plethora of small wedding ideas the venue themselves can offer. From flowers to enticing wedding entertainment (note burlesque dancers above), they're willing to go that extra mile so that the details are just right. They're not usually 'wedding venues' and therefore they're generally willing to go out of their way to make an impact, accommodate your needs and do things a little differently.
For me, with a small wedding, you can go that extra mile with the details. Having fewer guests, mean that you can take a step up in stationery stakes with matching motifs, themes and colour-ways through all your paper goods and decor. It also means you can spend more time with your guests and your new husband, rather than being the social butterfly most brides have to be on their wedding day.
Cutting your numbers though, doesn't necessarily mean little budgets. A small wedding can still command big bucks, where the money is spent wisely and lavishly on just a few. Everyone has a good time.
First published: http://www.modern-wedding-ideas.co.uk
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Other sites you might be interested in:
http://www.wedding-film.co.uk
http://www.markammonphotography.co.uk 

http://www.markammonphotography.co.uk – Leading Essex/UK Wedding Photographer

http://www.vintagethemewedding.co.uk/ - Everything you need to organise and plan your Vintage or Theme Wedding!