Display Your Wedding Pictures Using Unique Frames

Display Your Wedding Pictures Using Unique Frames
By Avisha Jain

Your wedding is a special day and so are the pictures. Displaying those special pictures should be done using unique frames instead of plain frames to give them a special look and to let everyone know who sees them that they hold a special place in your lives. You want to make sure that you are displaying them so they are showing the beauty and special memories of that day. If you are someone who is giving the bride and groom a special wedding day gift choose unique picture frames for their special pictures.

Here are some ideas of custom frames that would memorialize that special day.

• Wedding collage picture frames-this type of unique picture frame will give the bride and groom many creative ways to display their choice of wedding pictures. It is an inexpensive way to display several pictures in a small space. Using a collage picture frame will keep you from having to select just one special picture to display by allowing you to display many of them. It can display pictures of the ceremony, pictures of the reception, or a combination of special pictures of both. If the bride or groom chooses this type of frame they can get one with a mat and have the wedding guests or bridal party sign their name and/or a special message for the happy couple. If you have special vows spoken you can decorate the mat with those or some special poem or quote that marks your special day.

• Engraved frames-this is your basic type of custom frames but when choosing this type of frame make sure that it not a cheap metal because they will not look that great after being engraved. Chose ones that are solid pewter frames, sterling silver picture frames, or silver plated picture frames. You want to make sure that you have a smooth surface to be engraved and you also want to make sure that the frame states that you can have it engraved. If not and you have it engraved and it looks awful it cannot be returned so you will have to purchase another gift.

• Wedding shadow box picture frames-these types of custom frames are ideal for the happy couple that not only wants to display that special picture but also a few of their special wedding mementos. They are good to display items that are thicker than paper but less than two inches thick.

These are just three of many different custom frames you can get or give as a unique wedding present. These custom picture frames also make a very nice wedding shower gift.

Mahoneys Framing is an awarding winning picture framing company located on the vibrant and cosmopolitan area of Hardware Lane. The business was started by Greg Mahoney in 1977 and the business has been located at Hardware Lane since 1987.

If you are looking for custom picture frames for your wedding pictures in Melbourne then visiting us would be worth your time. We have our own factory located in Melboure itself.

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Band or DJ for Your Wedding/Event?

Band or DJ for Your Wedding/Event?
By Jason Rubio

There are numerous things to consider when planning your wedding or special event (birthday party, holiday party, prom, etc). Many weddings and events are planned out months, or even a year, in advance. The first thing that should be secured is the venue. You can't have an event without a place to have it! After this, what's next? Most people set a budget and start planning. They'll search for a caterer, photographer, florist, decorator, church (if necessary for weddings), etc. Deposits are made, the budget is quickly diminishing and then someone remembers, "oh yeah, what about music?" This brings us to the next point, entertainment! Should you hire a band or DJ? The answer isn't too easy, but the short answer is, it depends on your preferences.

We'll start with the pros and cons of hiring a band. Pros: the band may be well-known in your area; they may play a variety of music; it's more fun/engaging to watch musicians play their instruments, live; they can MC the wedding and add a personal touch to the key songs; they may be very experienced at weddings and be able to play a variety of fun, wedding songs; they may even let your guests come up and sing along!

The cons: bands are generally more expensive, due to each member needing to be paid for their time; they may have a limited set-list, which forces you to only hear what they know and play; they may not be able to take requests, since they may not know the song; they may not "read the crowd" and switch the songs/genres, since they have a set-list to stick to; bands play their rendition of your favorite songs (which could be good or bad); bands often take breaks at your event (what do you do during that time?); the band may not be as experienced at MCing your event or coordinating the event to ensure your timeline is followed (if you don't have a coordinator).

Now, let's consider the pros and cons of hiring a DJ. Pros: a good DJ has a large library of a variety of music; DJs often bring lights, which add to the atmosphere; DJs costs less, since it's usually just 1-2 people; they'll play your favorite songs, sang by your favorite artists, not the band; they'll take requests, and if they don't have a song, it's as easy as pulling it up on your/their smart phone, to play it; they can MC; they can read the crowd and change the music genres/tempo, as needed; you can give your DJ a playlist well before the event and they'll play all your playlist and ideally play similar songs/genres; DJs don't take breaks and stop the music.

The cons: you have to decide which DJ Service to use and there are literally hundreds to choose from, online; some DJ Services charge a lot of money, similar to what it would cost for a band; DJs are in the business to make money, and many inexperienced DJs will book your gig, and then ditch your gig for a higher paying gig, at the last minute (get a contract); the DJ may charge you to "MC" (you can negotiate, however), because he/she doesn't MC and will have to hire someone to MC (any good DJ can do both, easily).

Overall, it comes down to your personal preference. If money is no object, opt for both! You may even save a little money by asking the band to play for 2 hours, and the DJ to play for 2 hours, plus the band break! This will give you the best of both worlds! We wish you a fun, successful, and memorable wedding or event!

Austin's Best DJs provides music and entertainment for hundreds of events, every year! Jason Rubio, owner/manager, has been in the DJ business since 1991, and has done thousands of events. If you need a DJ for your Austin, TX area wedding or event, contact us! http://www.AustinBestDJs.com or http://www.Facebook.com/AustinBestDJs

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Planning a Wedding/Event? Hire Your Wedding/Event DJ/Band First, Not Last!

Planning a Wedding/Event? Hire Your Wedding/Event DJ/Band First, Not Last!
By Jason Rubio

Are you planning your wedding, birthday party, Quinceanera, Sweet 16, school dance, or other event? Chances are, if you're reading this, the answer is "yes!" If you've already started to look for vendors, great! If you've already hired all you vendors and are now looking for a band or DJ, that's not so great. The good thing is, this information will help you in your search and give you tips and ideas you may not have considered in your search. Hold onto your contracts and let's get started!

The band or DJ seem to always be the last on the list, which is a mistake! Why? Yes, every vendor and component of your event is important, but not all are equally important. If you're having a wedding or event, the very first thing you need to do is find a place to have it at. Yes, I said find a place, not hire a band or DJ, first. You can't have your event or even hire a DJ, without first telling the DJ Service where your event will be. After you've found a place, next, find your band or DJ. Why? Because the band or DJ can truly make or break your event. A great band or DJ will set the mood you want, play the songs/genres you want, and overall, be the very person/people in charge of ensuring you and your guests have a great time! Yes, each vendor is unique and an important component to your event, but let's compare for a minute.

Have you ever went to a wedding and then a year later said, "Man, that grilled chicken and mashed potatoes at the wedding was amazing! I need their recipe"? Did you take a picture posing with the food or near the table arrangements? Think of the last wedding you attended, what kind of arrangements did they have? Unless you were a part of the wedding party or helped plan the wedding, chances are, you haven't even thought about the food or arrangements. Most people will remember the nice venue and how good of a time they had, dancing and having fun! The DJ or band truly makes your event memorable.

A bad DJ or band can also make your event memorable, but not the kind of memory you want, right? You don't want your guests to be bored and leave early. You've spent a lot of money on your wedding or event and this is your big day! You want everyone to have a great time and remember how much fun it was. Hire the DJ or band after you book the venue, since chances are, you're planning early. Remember a great band or DJ is always booked! You can't call either one a month before and expect them to be available. Book your entertainment 6 months to 1 year in advance; you'll be glad you did!

Regarding booking, now let's discuss the cost. This is another major factor in why I'm advising you to book the DJ, first! Many people wait to book the DJ last. Even if you're a great planner and you're booking vendors 6 months to 1 year out, if you're already nearing the budget maximum, which happens if you wait to book the DJ last, this will leave you with very little money left. A good DJ or band isn't cheap. If the band or DJ is cheap and available at the last minute, you have to wonder, why? Prices will vary according to your area, but expect to pay $100 per hour or more, for a good DJ service (I can't speak for bands, since that's not my specialty). Why so much? Good, quality equipment is expensive. Creating your custom playlist (and finding/down-loading your songs) takes time. Setting up for your event takes 1-2 hours, and breaking down after, can take up to an hour. All this time is in addition to the 4, 5, or 6 hours of music you want at your event. There are hundreds of other reasons, but these are the main ones.

Overall, the choice is yours, but take it from a professional, book your entertainment early, you'll be glad you did!

Austin's Best DJs provides music and entertainment for hundreds of events, every year! Jason Rubio, owner/manager, has been in the DJ business since 1991, and has done thousands of events. http://www.AustinBestDJs.com or http://www.Facebook.com/AustinBestDJs

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Wedding Lighting

Wedding Lighting
By Urvi Tandon

A wedding is a special occasion in anybody's life. It is up to you to make the best of it. You can make the best out of your wedding by including your own creative ideas in lighting, gifting, dressing, and any other related activities. Wedding lighting is one thing where you can pay more attention. A whole space or a wedding venue can look magical with the right lighting. You can transform the ambience by adding candles, lanterns, colored lights or colored bulbs; all this adds warmth to the ambience.

Hire a professional

It is better to take the help of a lighting designer. A professional will first check the venue and suggest d�cor ideas that are in sync with the space and the rest of your wedding designs. Your designer will ensure you have a plan and that it includes programs to transition moods over the course of the evening seamlessly. The designer will also work in tandem with others like your florist, photographer to set the best lighting. You can also suggest your own ideas to the designer and see if they can be implemented.

Use combination treatments

Adhering to a single treatment may not be a good idea. Using combination treatments is better. Decide what kind of light you want to light up the venue. Do you want to use pin spot lighting, wherein a single beam of light focuses on an object or a centerpiece. Do you want to use gobos? Gobos are circular stencils used to project a design in light. Do you prefer LED lights as they don't consume much electricity? You also need to consider other factors like accessories. Do you want candles? Where and how should you place them?

Play with color

Color is necessary to make an ambience look awesome. Everybody looks good in soft rose light. Similarly other shades like amber and magenta flatter most skin tones. Avoid green as it will not suit anybody's skin tone. So you use all colors except green.

Include the exterior part of your venue

Does your wedding venue have a courtyard where guests will be walking around? Look around the venue and see what needs to be adorned. Can you hang lights on a winding tree? Can you decorate stairs with streamers? For open spaces, you can use lanterns, glass orbs filled with candles or globe lights. The trick is to make your space look visually appealing without going overboard. It is a good idea to make your venue as cozy as possible so that your guests feel at home even after dark.

To know more about wedding lighting hire, please check our website.

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Key Factors To Consider When Hiring A Wedding Band

Key Factors To Consider When Hiring A Wedding Band
By Dareen Victoria

The entertainment part today in most wedding receptions is handled by a live band. After all, hiring a live band can provide newlyweds a lot of advantages. A wedding band always knows how to captivate and get the interest of an audience in various ways. The music that a band plays are also usually of better quality than the pre-recorded ones heard from disc jockeys. Finally, with a seasoned band, you don't have to worry about looking for an emcee since the band leader can expertly handle this part as well.

If you are considering hiring a band to take care of the entertainment aspect of your wedding reception, there are several important factors that you have to consider before choosing the best one to hire. These key factors include:

• Your budget. Weddings can be expensive events. As such, you may not have enough money in your budget to hire a live band. You will have to exhaust all options to find a band that can play for your event that is within your budget. You can also consider hiring a small band since they may charge you a lower rate.

• The reputation of the band. Although your budget may be the most important factor to consider when hiring a wedding band, you still have to look into the reputation of the group before engaging their services. Do some research to find out how professional the band is, if they have satisfied the requirements of their past clients and if they will really provide good value for your money. You can go online to read feedback or testimonials from their previous clients to make sure that you will be hiring the right wedding band.

• The band's repertoire or playlist. If you have any particular songs that you want to be played at the reception, ask the band if they can play these as well, before making the decision to hire them. Keep in mind as well that wedding receptions are all about getting up and dancing and celebrating the special occasion with the bride and groom. As such, it would be best to have a band that looks professional, sounds amazing and plays music that gets people up on the dance floor.

• The space for the band. Some venues only have room for a 3 piece band, while others can easily hold a 9 piece band. It's worth taking the time to talk with the venue managers to make sure that there are no sound restrictions in place that would prohibit a live band, and even ask about the configurations that have worked successfully at their venue in the past.

Get more helpful hints and tips about choosing the right wedding band to hire on http://www.metropolis-live.co.uk/.

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Podwodne sesje jako nowy trend w fotografii ślubnej!

Podwodne sesje jako nowy trend w fotografii ślubnej!

Autor: Axel GW


Mawiają się, że cicha woda brzegi rwie. A czy podwodna sesja ślubna porywa Pary Młode? Okazuje się, że jak najbardziej. Podwodne ujęcia są opisywane jako pełne artyzmu i indywidualnego charakteru – czasami jednak warto „się pobrudzić” albo w tym wypadku raczej umoczyć.
I choć woda nie jest naturalnym środowiskiem człowieka, zdjęcia pod jej taflą prezentują się imponująco – przecież mamy do wyboru rozmaite akweny wodne: baseny, jeziora, morza czy też szmaragdowe oceany.

Podwodna sesja zdjęciowa to nie tylko wyzwanie dla Pary Młodej, ale również dla fotografa ślubnego. Podwodne zdjęcia ślubne są malownicze, przepełnione artyzmem i romantyzmem. Zdjęcia ślubne pod wodą to niesamowite przeżycie i wspaniała przygoda, która łączy urok Nowożeńców z nieznaną głębią mórz, jezior. Jeżeli masz równie zwariowanych przyjaciół, zaproś ich na sesję podwodną, aby razem przeżywać te wspaniałe chwile i zrobić sobie wspólną sesję podwodnych zdjęć ślubnych.
Aby sprawnie zorganizować profesjonalną podwodną sesję zdjęciową, potrzebny jest spory sztab ludzi. Przede wszystkim: wizażystki, stylistka ubioru, płetwonurkowie do asysty, drugi fotograf, fotograf do backstage oraz asystent oświetlenia.
Jednakże  jest w nich coś odrealnionego, jest jakaś magia, ale i fascynujący spokój. W wodzie wszystko dzieje się jakby wolniej. Nie da się też kontrolować ułożenia sukienki, zapomina się o fryzurze, makijażu… jest naturalnie. Jest prawdziwie i nieprawdziwie zarazem.

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