Welcome to Newsletter #2 

Bride’s shortcuts, guidelines for a beautiful wedding day

Can you organize a traditional wedding in a matter of months if you have just become engaged? 

Most bridal guides advise allowing six months to a year to attend to the many details.  But a book, Shortcuts and Strategies for a Beautiful Wedding, offers help to those who want or need to a celebration in a hurry.

You can speed up your planning timetable without sacrificing your dream of a lovely wedding, according to the authors.  The Key is efficiency and organization.  We have added a few tips of our own on how to quickly plan for your wedding photography, too.

Network to whittle down options.

You will not be able to visit every wedding vendor in your area.   Instead, ask friends and business associates for specific recommendations.  Then ask these referrals for their suggestions.  We work closely with many area vendors and would be happy to recommend them.  Visit http://www.weddingnewengland.com for a full list of some of the top professional in their field, I personally work very closely with these businesses.  Finally, attend a bridal show, if possible, to take advantage of the multiple ideas and services gathered in one place. Do not be surprised to find us at the show, too.

Postpone task when appropriate.

Send thank-you notes now to your attendants, but shop for their gifts on your honeymoon.  Here is a gift idea you can decide on after the wedding:  Enlarge and frame photographs of your wedding attendants, parents, spouse and/or grandparents.  As soon as your proofs are in, you can choose a favorite photo.  One thing that has been working great for my clients is buying a gift certificate for attendants on our on line proof system so all they have to do is pick out their favorite photo and it will be mailed to them.

Delegate, delegate, delegate.

Willing friends and family members can be lifesavers.  Does your mother love to shop?  She might scour stores for bridesmaids’ gifts.  Your father could arrange for the invitation printing and order the liquor.  Your maid of honor could drop off your list of photography requirements, signed forms and deposit to our studio to save time.