Wedding Photo

Event photography is probably a special skill which can be learnt but also requires a lot of experience. The ability to create memories captured with aid of a standard camera lens is what separates an event expert from regular photographers with a digital SLR camera. Below we discuss some expert tips which should help any budding event photographer.

Become part of the event

While you may have heard that your job as a photographer is to take pictures the fact is that getting involved in the event allows you to get in deep. You are able to take pictures which you otherwise would not be able to if you were not part of the event. This is why all good photographers dress to be a part of the event while packing along everything they will need to take memorable photos.

Individual portraits

People love to strike poses at events so why not take individual portrait photos. Allow them to be themselves and capture them being natural. This is what will make a picture memorable. You can also give individuals a theme like classic, romantic, funny, movie character etc and let them chose a pose based on these subjective suggestions.

Make use of props

Many pro photographers make good use of props like mustaches, cigarettes, hats, and glasses to get people excited so that they get more involved. In both big and small events people are competing for attention and so what better way than to hand them a prop and take a picture. This will help capture a moment which they remember for life.

Candid shots

Instead of just focusing your attention on wide shots try more candid shots. Everybody has a candid moment at an event; all you have to do is wait and snap a photo when the opportunity presents itself. But be ready to do it very discreetly.

Theme of the event

Regardless, of what the theme of the event may be it is your job as an event photographer to blend in and encourage people to blend in and accept it. This will help you not only understand the various picture taking opportunities you have but also capitalize on these instantly.

Event photography is something that requires a degree of skill and experience. But everyone wants to become a photographer especially when at a wedding, birthday or a company event. If you want to spice up the photos you take the tips mentioned above should help you a great extent. If you are hosting an event and you want to capture every memorable moment of it then hire a professional for the job. This is the best way to ensure that everything is captured for eternity.

Are you looking for a sophisticated way to frame your wedding pictures? Acrylic photo frames are a stylish option for framing and displaying the most important photographs you will ever take. Frames made from these quality materials protect the images from damage and allow the photographs to be the most important part of the display. Some frames overpower an image, but this is not the case with Acrylic Photo Frames. Your wedding pictures will look sleek and suit your decor if you frame them in acrylic.

One of the biggest challenges people face is finding an elegant way to frame wedding pictures. Acrylic frames help you solve this dilemma. They are durable and sturdy, and they provide the protection you need to keep your photographs from getting dusty, soiled or scratched. They are easy to hang and do not detract from the other decor in a room. Their utilitarian nature makes them the perfect solution for framing photos of all different sizes.

Acrylic photo frames also stand up in a variety of locations, so if your photographs are in direct sunlight or in an area of your home that has a tendency to be hot, humid, cold or damp, the frame will protect the photograph much better than with many other materials. The last thing you want is to have your precious wedding pictures damaged. Acrylic Picture Frames ensure they are protected.

These truly modern acrylic frames look great within a wide variety of decor. Typically, this type of photograph frame is found in homes that are modern and sophisticated. They offer a sleek look with clean lines and little to no embellishment. This is ideal for a chic, modern look.

However, acrylic frames are also versatile, so you can use them in homes that have styles other than modern, as well. In most cases, the frame blends into the background and fits into any style. If your style changes over the years, you can still display your wedding pictures without the concern they will look out of place or outdated.

When choosing a picture frame, you want to pick something that highlights the image without detracting from it. Acrylic photo frames enable your pictures to stand out and be noticed. They come in a variety of sizes, but are simple and clean. This means you can frame your wedding photos without concern for them going unnoticed because of an ornate frame. Acrylic photo frames are, of course, made of acrylic.

This means a heavy wooden frame will not obstruct your image. You also need not concern yourself with matching the wood of the frame with the wood furniture in a room. Acrylic Photo Frames suit the style of your photographs, so you never have to worry about whether the frame will match its picture.

Your wedding is probably the most important event in your life and so naturally you want things to be perfect. One of the most important elements of a wedding ceremony is the car. However, when it comes to renting a wedding car there are probably hundreds of cars to choose from which can make things very confusing. If you are on a limited budget probably choosing something cheap may be your best bet. But if you want to find the best car and your budget is flexible then the following tips should help you find something that will make a great impression.

Car types

The market for wedding cars is huge and you'll get a good idea of the sheer number of luxury cars available by visiting any wedding cars rental service. Since, your wedding is a special occasion a luxury car should be your first consideration. However, you have to choose between two categories i.e. a vintage luxury car or a modern one. The number of modern luxury cars available ranging from BMWs to Mercedes and Jaguar are staggering. But you'll need to do a bit of searching around if you want to find a vintage car.

For instance, if you want to make a big statement you can chose a classic Rolls Royce or even a Bentley complete with a well dressed uniform wearing chauffeur. The other option you have is a limousine made from exotic cars. But with a limo you will have to make sure that there is ample parking space available.

Distance considerations

When looking through all the wedding cars available you also need to consider the distance you are going to travel i.e. from the hotel to the church, the reception and then back to the hotel. At times couples may also chose to travel to their wedding photo shoots prior to going over to the reception which may be a rather lengthy detour. So, the rental you chose should be able to cover the distance with ease. It should also be comfortable to ride in.

Comfort level of the car

Your wedding day as much as it is joyful it is also stressful both for you and your bride. This is why it is important to choose a car which delivers a smooth experience. Even though luxury cars are supposed to be comfortable some of these cars are more comfortable than others. Your task would be to choose the most comfortable of the cars available so that you and your bride has some time to unwind when on the road. The car should also be large enough to allow your bride to easily step into and out of the vehicle without trouble. That being said you need to consider this bearing in mind the size of the wedding gown your bride will be wearing.

The number of businesses offering wedding cars on rent are a dime a dozen. However, keeping the above in mind and the limited time you have to find a vehicle it pays to only stick with reputed wedding car dealers. This will ensure that you find the best car in the shortest time period.

Digital Photos

If you have digital photos from your wedding day and you want a wedding album style display that includes self mount pages then you will need to get the photos printed before you start. It is better to have this done professionally in order to ensure that the photos will last as long as possible and look their best once printed and mounted. For a photo book, digital photos are the best option because they provide the highest quality when printed professionally.

Scanned Paper Print Pictures

Old paper print pictures that have become battered and torn can be updated and used again. Scan your wedding photos and have the resulting digital images printed professionally. It is a good idea to scan the pictures even if you intend to use the originals because you never know whether they will become damaged beyond repair. Some printing services will work with the photos that you provide in order to remove signs of wear and tear and damage.

Wedding Photo Album Customisation

The customised wedding photo album can be personalised with a photo on the cover of the album. The standard layout lets you choose a single photo and have it printed on both the front and back cover but you can opt for more complex designs of your own that use a different photo on the front and the back of the photo album design.

Customised Wedding Photo Album Options

Three sizes of photo album can be used to store and enjoy wedding photos. Small albums are perfect for landscape pictures up to 6' x 4' in size while medium albums afford you the use of portrait pictures up to 8' x 6' size and both have 60 self mount sides for adding photos to. The large photo album can be used for mounting portrait or landscape pictures up to 10' by 8' in dimension.

Wedding Photo Books

Rather than having to mount the pictures directly on each of the photo album pages you can instead opt to have them professionally printed on the sides of a photo book page. A photo book comes in similar sizes and as well as choosing a photo or photos to customise the covers you can pick pictures to print on every single side of the wedding photo book.

Presentation Tins And Boxes

Whether you choose a wedding photo album or wedding photo book you can benefit by including a presentation tin or presentation box with your order. Both are used to keep the item in the best possible condition and free from physical damage of virtually any kind. A presentation box is customised with a photo on the lid while the presentation tin is a high quality and beautiful looking, lightly textured metal tin.

Wedding photography is an evolving field that requires artistic talent, vision, and highly technical expertise.

In the past wedding photography was almost always limited to stiff posses without much regard for the underlying story, emotion, romance, and behind the scene events of the wedding day.

Although there is still a big segment of the wedding industry that practices traditional photography with its preplanned poses, and recreation of the wedding peak events such as the kiss, the ring exchange, etc., the modern wedding couple demands a more contemporary approach to their wedding day.

Wedding photojournalism has been in vogue for the past decade. The central idea behind it has been the capture of the wedding events without any interference or direction from the wedding photographer. The photographer is there to capture the true essence of the wedding day. As a result of this realistic approach the photographs are a true representation of the wedding day. Hard core wedding journalistic will be totally opposed to posing any wedding related event. If it doesn't not happen during the wedding it won't be recorded. This includes family group photos.

Several photographers offer a hybrid approach to wedding photography, usually a combination of traditional and journalistic wedding photography. In this approach the photographer focuses on documenting the wedding day but the coverage also includes a session with the couple for formal posed or semi-posed photographs and also family group photos.

The latest trend in wedding photography is toward a more fashionable approach. Inspired on high-end fashion magazines such as Vogue, Elle, InStyle, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, GQ, American Photo, etc., and wedding magazines the photographer seeks to make the couple's fantasies real.
In the fashion wedding photography approach the goal is to make the wedding couple look their best. Their romantic interplay is glamorized to its maximum expression. The everyday couple becomes like wedding celebrities. Attention to detail is required to achieve the perfect look. This approach requires a great deal of artistic talent behind the camera and also great computer image editing skill to produce a unique photo. Half the photo is made on the camera with the second half achieved though digital image editing and manipulation.

Which style is best, is for you to decide. In our experience a big segment of the wedding couples want to capture the reality, details and romance of the wedding day but at the same time they have fantasies about their wedding and the way they should look.

When making a decision for a wedding photographer look closely to the photographer's portfolio and see how it agrees with your philosophy on how your wedding day should be photographed. Regardless of your philosophy please make sure that you select a master of the craft, you and the next generation deserve masterpiece memories of your wedding day.

If there is one day that you want to remember forever, it is your wedding day. You spend months if not years planning this one day, and when it is over you will want to go back in time so you can relive it all over again. Even if things don't go exactly as you planned, it will remain one of the most important days of your life.

Most people hire videographers and photographers to capture their wedding day, but those services do not capture the true magic of the day. The magic comes from your guests. They have loved and supported you throughout your lifetime, and now they will come together to share tears of happiness as you walk down the aisle and say "I do" to the love of your life. They are just as important as the elaborate cake, the table centerpieces, and the flowers.

A photo booth hire will allow your guests to take center stage at your wedding. They can climb into the booth alone to record sentimental videos that you will later receive compiled onto one DVD for your enjoyment. They can also climb into the booth in small groups of two to six people, posing for fun pictures that will later be compiled into an album for your memories. The best booths also expand so you can take large group photos.

You can still have a photographer and videographer to capture your wedding ceremony and all the fun at the reception. The photo booth is more of an opportunity for your guests to contribute to your wedding in a sentimental and fun manner.

The perfectly posed pictures captured by your photographer will hold a special place in your heart forever, but the images that your guests capture in the booth will serve as heartwarming memories that remind you why your big day was so special. These images will capture the personality and spirit of every guest at your wedding.

Incorporating the Photo Booth

Everyone will want to get into the photo booth once guests realize it is there, so make sure there is plenty of opportunity for everyone to take their turn. One way to incorporate the booth is to place it right at the entrance of the reception hall. If your reception is being held right after the wedding ceremony, guests will have some time to wait while the wedding party takes pictures with the photographer. This time can easily be filled with time in the photo booth.

All of your guests may not get through the line for the photo booth before wedding party pictures are over and you make your grand entrance to the reception, but there will be time for them to finish up later in the reception. Guests should be asked to step out of line to watch your entrance and perhaps eat, then they should be free to dance and live it up while going into the booth in different groups to record video messages and snap pictures.

You may also choose to create a door prize for the silliest picture snapped in the booth. This encourages all of your guests to go into the booth. It also encourages them to think creatively when taking their pictures, so you have better memories to look back at later on.

Your wedding day is all about the "I do," but the photo booth will make the "I remember" that comes years later much easier.

If you are in the process of looking for a wedding photographer, chances are you will soon hear the terms: medium format, 35mm, and digital. Those are the three primary types of camera systems currently used by wedding photographers. We, the wedding photographers, have argued amongst ourselves for years as to which camera system is best. I'll start by sharing with you about the different camera systems and will then give you my opinion of which camera system your wedding photographer should use.

Medium Format

For many years medium format has been the absolute best option. A medium format camera uses film that is 3 times the size of a 35mm negative-- resulting in higher resolution images and beautiful enlargements, however, the cameras and processing costs are very expensive.

Primary advantages: high resolution negatives. Previously, the fact that a person owned a Medium Format camera was almost, in and of itself, a sign that they were a true "wedding photographer" (due to the expense of the system).

Disadvantages: expensive to operate (film costs are so high that some wedding photography books encourage medium format photographers to limit the photos they take); film can be lost or damaged during processing; slower to focus and operate.

35mm

For many years 35mm has had a bad reputation for providing poor quality enlargements -- especially when compared to medium format. However, over the past 10 years the quality of 35mm film has improved tremendously. It is now a common format used by many professional photographers, especially those who use the photojournalistic style and shoot close to a thousand or more images on a wedding day.

Primary advantages to 35mm: fast (easy to quickly focus and shoot during), much improved quality of enlargements (many people would have a hard time telling the difference between a 35mm and medium format 8x10 enlargement).

Disadvantages: processing film is becoming more and more expensive, and film can be damaged or loss during processing. Many photographers that shoot film are now having the negatives scanned so that the files become a digital file.

Digital

Professional digital wedding photography has been a viable option since about the year 2000 (although some would argue that date). The quality of digital cameras has now reached a point where I now feel digital has surpassed the quality of medium format negatives. Keep in mind there is a broad variety of cameras, and a "professional" digital camera from 2004 that cost $4,500 new will not capture the quality of images that a "pro-am" (a camera targeted to advanced amateurs and also professionals) from 2010 that costs $2,000 will capture. "Digital camera" covers a massive spectrum of cameras and camera quality.

Primary digital advantages: instant review of images on the back of the camera; no film and processing costs (although the savings is offset by the additional computer time required to process the digital images); more control over the images (i.e., a slight rotation or cropping of an image is quick and easy with digital but requires a custom print from 35mm or medium format). Many digital cameras surpass the quality of even medium format.

Disadvantages: technology changes rapidly over time and cameras soon are outdated (although this doesn't necessarily effect you, as the consumer). Memory cards are easier to lose than rolls of film (if your wedding photographer uses a digital camera, ask them how they make sure the photos arrive safely back at the studio).

So, which camera system should my photographer use?

No matter what you have been told - all three formats are a viable method for wedding photography. Some might be more expensive than others, but they all CAN produce good results. The fact is that all three systems can result in poor-quality photos, too. Many photographers use several of the camera systems. Some might use medium format for the formals but 35mm for the reception and ceremony coverage. Others will primarily shoot digital, but might bring film cameras as backup equipment.

This is the key: before signing a contract with a photographer, ask to see sample enlargements that were taken with the same equipment that would be used at your wedding. If you like the quality and color of the images, it doesn't really matter whether 35mm, digital, or a medium format camera was used to record the image!

One of the easiest ways to learn anything is to just do it. When you make mistakes you learn from them. When it comes to wedding photography you really don't want to make many mistakes. Hopefully by the end of this article I will have provided you enough quality information for you to take better photos at your next wedding.

Wedding photography is unlike most types of photography in that you only have one chance to capture a shot, there's no retakes once a shot is gone you will never be able to recapture that moment. So if you want a happy bride and groom, less stress and more money in your bank account then keep on reading because these handy tips will save your butt when it comes to shooting weddings.

1. Create a shot list

If you're just starting out then a shot list is vital. Having a shot list will allow you to make sure that no shots have been missed. If you start shooting weddings on a regular basis then chances are that you won't need a shot list after a while but I believe it's always handy to have one as backup. Some of the shots I recommend taking include:

• The wedding dress hanging up/leaning over a chair


• The brides dress getting done up


• Brides garter


• Bride getting hair done/looking in the mirror


• Bride/bridesmaids having makeup put on


• Groom tying his tie


• Groom hugging parents


• Parents/best man straitening grooms tie


• Bride and father arriving at ceremony


• Family members being seated


• Bridesmaids walking down the aisle


• Groom waiting/checking his watch


• Groom seeing bride for the first time


• Bride before making her entrance


• Father and bride walking down the aisle


• The back of the father and bride walking down the aisle (if you have a second photographer)


• Close up of bride and groom exchanging vows


• Close up of the rings going onto hands


• The first kiss as married couple


• Walking up the aisle as a married couple


• Bride and groom outside the location


• Family throwing confetti at bride and groom

After the ceremony you will usually get a chance to get the bride and groom along with the bridesmaids and groomsmen to pose for some photos. I said usually because I have shot wedding where couples didn't want these types of shots. You will find the majority of couples expect these photos however and personally these types of photos I enjoy taking. Here is a shot list of some of the posed photos you should take.

• Full length bride shot


• Bride and maid of honour (3/4 and full length shots)


• The bride with all of the bridesmaids


• The bride and her parents


• Groom with parents


• Bride and groom


• Bride and groom with each set of parents


• Groom with his best man


• Groom with bridesmaids


• Bride with groomsmen


• Bride and groom with bridesmaids


• Bride and groom with groomsmen


• Bride, groom, bridesmaids and groomsmen

One tip I would give you when shooting big groups is that you have to take control. One of the first weddings I ever shot I had people not paying any attention to me and looking in different directions. When I realised this I quickly took control and specifically asked everyone behind me with their digital cameras to stop taking photographs until I had taken mine and then I would hold the group together for a few seconds so everyone with their digital cameras could come in and take their photos. It worked and I had no problem with people looking in the wrong direction.

Another tip I would give you is to ask everyone to first look at your camera and then close their eyes. Then ask them to open their eyes on the count of 3. When they open their eyes ask them to find your camera lens with their eyes as quickly as possible. I would then recommend taking a burst of shots. This will help minimise the chance of anyone having their eyes closed.

One final tip when dealing with group shots is to say "can everyone see the camera", then follow that line with "if you can't see the camera it can't see you". This will make sure no one's head is being covered by another guests.

Once you have moved past taking the group shots you will want to start taking photos at the wedding reception. The following is a shot list I would recommend capturing:

• The outside of the reception site


• Candid photos of guests outside the reception


• The bride and groom arriving at the reception


• The bride and groom laughing and joking with guests


• Inside of the reception before guests arrive


• Little details on the table such as patterns or decorations


• Guests names on cards at table


• The wedding cake (multiple shots and angles)


• The first dance


• Parents dancing


• Cutting of the cake


• Toasts/speeches


• The throwing of the bouquet


• Bride and groom leaving

Having a set list will help you make sure that you don't miss a thing, however don't rely on them too much as you may miss some spontaneous shots. I would also recommend sending the set list to the bride and groom before hand to see if there are any additional shots they would like.

2. Having the right equipment

Now I'm sure the best photographers in the world could produce stunning images with point and shoot digital cameras, however unfortunately I'm not the best photographer in the world and have no shame in admitting it. I do however book more than enough weddings every year to earn a living from it. Having the right equipment will make your job as a wedding photographer much easier.

Wedding photography can be expensive to get into, however you can pay off your initial investment and turn a profit by just shooting one or two weddings.

I recommend at least two camera bodies and at least two lenses at a minimum. The reason for this is that in a wedding setting you don't have any time to change lenses. So for this reason I recommend using camera lenses that cover a wide range of focal lengths. If you're a Canon photographer I recommend the following two lenses as must haves:

Canon 24-70mm f2.8 Luxury Lens (Medium Range Lens)

Canon 70-200mm f2.8 II IS Lens (Telephoto Lens)

You may also want a lens such as the Canon 17-40mm F4 L lens for wide angled group shots.

If you're a Nikon or Sony photographer then look out for similar lenses.

3. Use Flash

Now when your outdoors there may be a temptation just to use natural lighting and there's nothing wrong with this at all. However simply adding a little flash will do wonders for your images. Having a flash to give a little fill light will give you nice catch lights in the eyes and will get rid of any nasty shadows cast on the face from sunlight.

Once again if you're a canon shooter I would recommend owning at least 2-3 flashes with wireless triggers. The following flashes are what I use at weddings:

Canon 430 EX II Speedlite

Canon 580 EX II Speedlite

I also wouldn't leave my home without a Gary Fong diffuser. This little accessory attaches to the top of your flash gun and makes the light less harsh, giving your images a much softer and natural feel.

4. Stick to the bride like glue

OK perhaps not like glue but you get the idea. Where ever the bride goes you must follow her and keep eyes on her at all times. Now you may be thinking what about the groom, the truth is you want to include the groom as much as possible but in reality all eyes are on the Bride. People want to see her hair, her flowers, her makeup and anything else you can imagine. The bride is the centre of the attention on her wedding day so make sure your photos reflect it.

5. Make sure you have backups

Thankfully I have never had any of my equipment fail on me, however if it did I have equipment ready to back it up. For this reason I carry two camera bodies, 3-4 lenses, multiple batteries, multiple memory cards and 3 Speedlites.

If something did go wrong you wouldn't want to be in a position where you couldn't shoot the wedding. Be prepared and you will do fine.

Conclusion

I believe it takes a special type of person to become a wedding photographer as wedding photography isn't for the faint of heart. Wedding photography can be stressful but I believe if you're prepared then you can take a lot of the stress out of the situation.

Things will go wrong when you're shooting a wedding. If you stay calm and composed however there is no reason as to why you can't handle any situation thrown at you.

Most importantly enjoy the experience. Quite often guests and family members will take care of a photographer who has been respectful and courteous. I personally love the pressure put on me to get good shots in a wedding and I think because of this my wedding photography work improves each and every time I photograph different weddings.

Wedding photography is an ever-changing discipline which demands creative expertise, imaginative and prescient vision, and extremely technological proficiency.

In past times wedding ceremony photography has been typically tied to rigid posses devoid of very much reverence for the main tale, emotion, love, as well as behind the actual scene activities on the affair.

Even though there continues to be a large portion within the wedding photography which practices classic wedding photography having its pre-planned positions, as well as re-enactment of the particular wedding ceremony top situations like the kiss, the actual wedding ring exchange, and so on., the present day marriage husband and wife requires a far more modern day technique to their own wedding ceremony.

Marriage ceremony photojournalism has become in style in the past several years. The fundamental concept driving it has been the actual capture of the wedding ceremony events without the interference or perhaps direction from the actual wedding photographer. The wedding photographer will there be in order to catch the true heart and soul on the wedding day. Because of this authentic technique the pictures undoubtedly are a accurate portrayal from the wedding ceremony. Really hard core wedding photographers will likely be completely in opposition to posing virtually any marriage ceremony associated occasion. In the event that it does not not take place in the wedding ceremony it will not end up being documented. It may include friends and family group pictures.

Many professional photographers provide a hybrid method to wedding photography, typically combining conventional as well as traditional wedding photography. With this strategy the particular wedding photographer concentrates on recording wedding ceremony day however the coverage as well incorporates a session using the husband and wife for conventional posed as well as semi-posed photographs as well as friends and family group pictures.

The most recent development within wedding and reception photography is actually towards an even more contemporary technique. Influenced by popular bridal publications the wedding photographer attempts to help make the particular couple's dreams realistic.

Within the vogue wedding and reception photography method the actual objective is always to help make the wedding couple appear their finest. The passionate interplay is actually glamorized to it's optimum manifestation. Any everyday husband and wife turns into like wedding celebs. Focus on details is essential to obtain an ideal appearance. This kind of technique demands quite a lot of creative talent guiding the camera as well as excellent personal computer photograph cropping and editing proficiency to create a distinctive image. 1 / 2 the picture is created within the camera with the actual other half attained though electronic digital photo editing as well as adjustment.

Which type is the most suitable, will be for you to determine. In our practical experience a large section of the actual marriage newlyweds wish to seize the reality, specifics as well as ambiance from the wedding ceremony yet simultaneously they've got dreams regarding their own wedding and reception and exactly how they ought to appear.

While searching for the best Fort Dodge photographers or any where else, look carefully towards the photographer's collection and find out the way it concurs along with your own viewpoint with just how your wedding day needs to be photographed.

Wedding receptions must be carefully planned and spiced up according to your personality and temperament. People go overboard with the reception they have for their weddings and rightly so, since weddings and receptions are the single most important days in your life. Are you looking for help in personalizing your wedding reception? Read on.

Hire Dancers and Singers

In order to make your reception great, we recommend hiring a few artistes depending on your budget to make your guests feel entertained throughout. If you don't fancy singing and dancing, hire comedians, speakers, emcees and performers to regale your invitees.

Gourmet Wining and Dining

If guests will remember your reception, it would most likely be for the food and drinks you provide them. Make sure you serve gourmet food with different culinary dishes and delicacies in a platter. There must be separate dishes for veggies and meat-eaters in your reception.

Don't forget specialty drinks, ice creams and mouthwatering desserts. You also ought to have a coffee bar with regular (and unlimited supplies of coffee) doing the rounds throughout the wedding.

Hire a Great Photo Booth

After all the effort you make to have a good wedding reception, wouldn't you want every moment captured for all its glory? Hire a professional photo booth and let them snap your guests, you with your partner, and the proceedings that go by. It would be a great idea for you to send a few pictures around to all your guests so that they preserve them as memoirs.

If you want to add spunk to the photos of the reception, get props around. False mustaches, huge wigs, dental braces, and many other funny props can help your photos look funny. Your guests would most probably love it, and you can send them a few hilarious copies as souvenirs later.

Guest books that are personalized

Do not opt for the tried and tested guest books where guests simply come and sign and leave. Ask your photo booth assistant to capture their photos and have them write a message next to their picture. Or you could ask your guests to sign on colored rocks as a part of your theme wedding.

You also ask them to pen down their thoughts about the wedding and the proceedings. Guest books would be a wonderful memorabilia for you with respect to who came to the wedding, what they wore, and what they blessed you with.