Is it true of the old cliche that all weddings are romantic or have modern day traditions, sucked dry the romance? I can say in all honesty that the numbers of truly romantic weddings I have attended are few and far between. They seem so impersonal, as though weddings are now being manufactured in a wedding factory. There are too many formalities, too much tension; weddings are too structured and too expensive. So how do we put the spontaneity and romance back into weddings?
Here are some ideas which depending on your style of wedding could assist in creating the romantic wedding of your dreams.
Attitude is the key to having the most romantic wedding. Let yourself be inspired by your senses, what are your favourite settings and scenic landscapes. Is it a Japanese garden or a mountain landscape or is it simply overlooking the ocean on the edge of a cliff? Do your senses transport you to another era, another location - the amazing scenery of the south of France? When you close your eyes do you imagine the floating of fabric to a soft ocean breeze? Are there candles, the fragrance of gardenias, and the sounds of a tropical rainforest in your romantic ideal? Romance is everywhere, so let your senses be your guide to creating the perfect ambience for your wedding.
Once you have decided on the places, themes and imagery that inspire romance think about the locations that will best achieve this. Is it a park, a meadow, an alfresco venue, a majestic forest or a secluded beach with white sands and crystal Blue Ocean? Light has an essential role to play in the mood of the event. Sunset and twilight are the most beautiful times of the evening. The softness of the sun's rays as it begins to go down and the splashes or orange, pinks and purples in the night sky makes for a spectacular array of colour. And once the sun goes down, candles or lanterns which have been hung from a canopy of tree branches or placed by or in lake will take your into a world of fantasy. Trees are the earths' endless effort to speak to the listening heaven. -Rabindranath Tagore
For the music you may choose flutes or violins to play between the ceremony and reception. Jazz and the sound of a pianist or the ethereal sounds of a choir will add the spice to the romantic party feel.
Think of the arrival to your event, a hot air balloon, a horse and carriage or a gondola ride could make for the perfect entrance if your wedding is by a lake. Imagine your first appearance as man and wife walking on a red carpet through a canopy of trees to a reception under the stars. The subtle lights of the lanterns in the trees and candles on the tables make for an exquisite setting.
The romance is carried on by the newlyweds. A serenade by the groom to the bride will touch all your guests and will bring a tear to their eyes. If this not your pleasure, then a romantic sentiment like a 'why I love you speech', could be expressed by either party. A dove release in some culture symbolises peace and happiness in the marriage. A firework display is always beautiful, romantic and a climatic finale.
Romance is everywhere and do not have to end after the wedding day. The groom may want to send flowers to his love every month for their first year of marriage. The bride might randomly write love notes that her new husband finds every now and then in the most unlikely places. Keep the romance and excitement alive long after your wedding and you will surely have wedded bliss.
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New Orleans can be a fantastic place for a wedding destination because of its rich history, and constant excitement. Annually, thousands of people flock to The Crescent City to view landmarks such as the French Quarter courtyards, museums and the Garden District mansions.
This port city also has several rooftop garden terraces with breathtaking views of the city, which would make wonderful backdrops for pictures. New Orleans also has a rich jazz and music culture, world-famous restaurants and charming hotels. The right combination of all of these elements can make a unique and memorable event.
If you get married in New Orleans, you should hire a photographer with intimate knowledge of the area, as well as someone with knowledge of the rules and guidelines for using the public or historic spaces for taking pictures. When hiring your photographer, make sure she knows New Orleans very well and can capture the beauty of the city and the wedding.
In addition, if you hire a local professional, it will be less costly for you in the long run. If you are traveling long distances, your travel costs can be very expensive. If you decide to bring a photographer from home, you will have to cover some of their costs. If you decide to get married, it is very important to select a wedding photographer that communicates well with you to have the resulting pictures you want after your big day.
Make sure you hire a photographer that specializes in New Orleans weddings because different venues around the city are unique and specialized events. Tips for discussion:
1) Make sure that your wedding photographer brings two cameras to your ceremony, and any backup equipment that may be needed.
2) Ask he or she to approximate the percentage of their total business is dedicated to weddings.
3) Also, make sure the photographer will be the one in attendance at your wedding. The last thing you want is to make arrangements with someone and on the day of your ceremony, another person arrives instead.
4) Also, make sure she has a professional studio with state of the art equipment.
5) Ask to see several portfolios of past work.
6) Also, ask about their cancellation policy. Do they require an initial deposit or is there a money-back guarantee?
7) Ask if color and black and white is included or if there is more of a fee for either.
8) Ask if they will arrive early to get extra shots before the ceremony or will there be an extra fee. Some may charge an extra fee if the wedding and reception are in more than one location or if you want to take portraits at a third location so make sure you tell your photographer of your intentions beforehand.
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