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Marcia Jordan
Owner, Publisher |
Boo!
For the past few years, the celebration of Halloween has fallen during the weekend and many couples have had to decide; do we incorporate this holiday in to our wedding event or not? It has always interested me to see how couples choose to handle this, and the unique ideas they come up with, so i
n this month's newsletter, we will touch on things to consider when
planning a wedding around the time of Halloween, as well as a few other things to consider along the way for those marrying in the month of October!
Cheers & Happy Planning (and reading!)
Fondly,
Marcia
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Incorporating Halloween in to Your Wedding. Trick or a Treat?
For those that adore Halloween, the question is easy to answer. Treat! And we have seen bridal parties excitedly enter the reception room with glow in the dark Dracula Teeth as they hustle along to the "The Monster Mash"! Cute and fun!
 But for others, the struggle is real as to whether or not they wish to invite said ghouls and goblins to their event. And sometimes, Fall decor in general, walks a fine line between being a celebration of Autumn and looking too much like a Halloween inspired event.
What to do? Embrace the holiday and be completely over the top? Or, just give a slight nod to the hol
iday during your formal affair? You may even choose to ignore
the
holiday completely, and that is just fine too! After all, it's your day!
Outdoors for Your Fall Wedding? Here Are a Few Things to Consider!
The autumn months are a beautiful time of year to marry outdoors. The temperature can be perfect and the Fall foliage lends itself to a colorful background that is priceless! At the same time however, at least in our geography, the autumn months also bring the tail end of hurricane season. The temperatures can be very volatile; one day it feels like summer and the next as if winter is right around the corner. How do you prepare for such uncertainty? #BackUpPlans!
Be sure that each scenario you plan for the outdoors has an acceptable back up plan to accommodate your guest count indoors. If you have a tent involved, be sure to reserve sides for the tent. Perhaps consider shawls or light weight blankets for guests to utilize during your outdoor ceremony.
 And, more than anything else, consider purchasing a one day policy of event insurance. If your event is washed out and as a result a bulk of your guests are unable to attend you may be able to recoup some of the costs!
Enter to Win!
Upcoming Bridal Shows!
Sunday, October 23, 2016
Romancing Williamsb
urg Bridal Expo
Location: Great Wolf Lodge * 549 E. Rochambeau Drive
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Tickets: $10 each or a party pass up to 5 people $25
Register:
www.showbride.com
Sunday, October 30, 2016
Color Us Engaged
Location: Holiday Inn Virginia Beach - Norfolk Hotel
5655 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 pm
www.colorusengaged.com
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The technology of photo booths is evolving and better than ever and create so much fun for the couple, wedding party, family members and guests. Photo booths (now) can do so much more than just take photos!
Be creative! More open styled options of photo booths allow couples to capitalize on the personalization of the photo booth experience for your guests.
 Backdrops can be created to reflect the overall theme and decor of the wedding. Video and voice messaging for the happy couple are options as well. After the event, guests have the ability to download their photo booth images after the big day. For a full list of our favorite photo booth companies in Hampton Roads, visit our guide on page 221
Engagement Rings? Check. Next Stop Wedding Bands!
The wedding ring is often referenced as a circle that has no beginning and no end. They have been given by couples to each other as tokens of faith, trust, and hope
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Jennifer La Londe Director of Creative Content |
as well as a tangible sign of a promise given and kept through all the days of their lives.
After the big question is popped, the wedding planning and wedding dress shopping frenzy begins. Before you know it, the very important task of picking out wedding bands is pushed to the very end of the couple's "to do list". For something that is so symbolic, it is always shocking to me when this happens. This is a piece of jewelry that could be worn for 40+ years. Rushing the decision is not a good idea! 
There is much to consider when shopping for and purchasing your wedding bands. Here are a few pointers to remember when shopping for your perfect "circles":
- Don't wait until the last minute to shop and purchase your wedding bands. Especially if you want to create something that is a custom design. Some styles of bands need to be ordered. Give yourself 3 to 6 months at least before the big day.
- Do your research. Do you prefer yellow gold. white gold. platinum?
- Set a budget for both of your rings.
- Consider your lifestyle and make sure your wedding ring will support that. The more "hands on" you are in your employment, the more simple and comfortable you will want your band to be.
- Be sure to try on several wedding rings to determine if you like the fit and the weight of the ring. Comfort is key! It is super important take your time to make the decision. Don't rush it!
Happy Shopping! ~Jennifer
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Band or DJ? Which is Best?
The music for your wedding day, from the ceremony, to the cocktail hour, through the end of the reception will set the mood and often determine the overall feel and energy of your event. That said, which is best? A band or a DJ? Truthfully, it is a personal choice of the couple. One is not necessarily "better" than the other. They are however, different.
Here are a few things to consider when facing the "Band vs DJ Challenge":
- What is the style of music you wish to play? Is there a band that can support all of the different genres of music you would like to hear?
- Interview both your bands and potential DJ before hiring them. Listen to demo recordings of your bands, read reviews, and if possible, arrange an appropriate time for you to peek in on them and observe them in action.
- Don't forget you need an emcee for your event! It's not all about the music. Your emcee will need to be able to "take control" of the crowd (wedding guests) and make announcements non-intrusively, clearly and effectively through out the evening.
- Cost of course is another consideration as well as making sure how many hours of playing time your contract includes, including breaks (for bands).
- An ideal set up to consider may be a combination of both; perhaps the band to play for part of the reception and a DJ to play during breaks as well as the "after hours" of the party!
Happy Planning!
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