MARCH 2012

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Our Annual Wedding Guide
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Tips
from the
Pros
Money Matters
Create an Excel spreadsheet to budget
everything from vendors to honeymoon.
Think about what is important
when planning the reception — where
do you want to make a big impression?
Where do you want to spend most of
the cost? Another tip: Decisions mean
progress. The more options you have
the less likely you are to make a decision.
So do not go overboard when
choosing vendors; narrow your list
down to three and then interview vendors.
Chose the one you like best; you
will be spending a lot of time together.
–Janice Najor
Envisage Event Planning
Show the Love
Be yourself that day because images
are frozen moments and you want both
of your true personalities to come out.
Laugh a lot, have fun and enjoy the
greatest day of your life. Don’t worry
about the production of the wedding;
no one will remember the little details
anyway. Show the love you have toward
each other!
– Mae Alias
Avaa Photography
Bye Bye Baggy
For tuxes and suits the modern fit is in,
with a more natural shoulder, tapered
leg and fitted look. Baggy is out! Light
gray is the new hot color for tuxes.
– Michael Shihadeh
Sam Michaels Tailoring
The Right Stuff
When searching for a photographer/
videographer make sure you find the
right studio that fits your personalities.
Make sure you’re comfortable with the
photographer you’re working with because
you’re going to be spending a
lot of time working together! And when
your big day comes, just enjoy it. Don’t
stress yourself — just go with the flow
and make the best out of the biggest
day of your life!
– Wilson Sarkis
Wilson Sarkis Photography &
Cinematography
Hit the Phones
My biggest tip: If you invited 500 people
and only half of them responded,
don’t assume you know who is coming.
You need to take the time to call each
one. If you call twice and they still don’t
respond, take them off your list. If you
don’t put the effort into calling, they can
still show up and your party will look
unorganized.
–Jeana Asmaro
Beyond Words Events
Heart on Your Sleeve
Relax and enjoy your special day. Let
your joy show so the photographer can
capture it.
– Dan Monkman
Digital Dan Photography
Dress It Up
Soft, feminine and pastel — dresses
are a must this spring and summer.
A unique style that has been hitting
the runway is the one-shoulder look.
Regardless, anything you choose you
must feel comfortable and of course
love it!
– Silvia Dabish
Via Blanca Boutique
Presto Chango
Brides are wearing multiple dresses,
one for the pictures and ceremony,
one for the reception and one that is
sexy and beautiful for the bridal dance.
Also, it’s nice to send guests away with
a lasting impression like cupcakes, cider
and donuts in the fall, or a hotdog
stand for a bride and groom who love
Coneys.
– Suhair Kallabat,
Eventfully Yours
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From top of page:
Laura Hermiz Roumayah
and happy guests.
photo courtesy
AAVA Studio
Mariah Zeer and Lourdes
Bachi at the June 30,
2011 wedding of Laura
and Jimmy Roumayah.
photo courtesy
AAVA Studio
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