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2012-02-20T04:29:00.000-08:00

Guest invitation

2012-02-10T14:56:00.000-08:00

1. RSVP. Immediately.
RSVP is French for “please respond” (répondez s’il vous plaît). Your most important obligation as a guest is to respond to the invitation immediately, especially if you are unable to attend. At the very least, it allows your host and hostess enough time to give an accurate count to the caterer. There is usually a card to return with your reply. If not, you may write a formal reply or a note indicating your intention.
2. Respect your invitation.
Do not ask your host or hostess if you can bring a date or your children. The invitation will be addressed to the people invited. If you may bring a guest, your invitation will read “Mr. John Phelps and guest.” If your children are invited, they will either receive their own personal invitations or their names will be listed under yours on the envelope. This is not the time to question your host’s decision, to argue or to beg for an exception. And, please, do not add their names to a reply card or show up with them anyway!
3. Send a gift.
If you are invited to the ceremony and/or reception, you should send a gift, whether you are attending or not. Generally, gifts are sent to the bride in advance of the wedding. In some localities, gifts are brought to the reception and placed on a special table. If you hear from family that the couple would prefer a charitable donation—as in the case of an older couple or an encore wedding—please respect their wishes. If you receive an announcement after the wedding has taken place, you may send a gift if you wish, but you have no obligation to do so. It is nice to acknowledge the announcement with a card or a note expressing your best wishes.
4. Be on your BEST behavior.
Be on time, wear appropriate clothing and be respectful during the marriage ceremony. Pay your respects to the hosts, the wedding party and other guests at the reception.

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Outdoor wedding tips

2012-02-10T13:54:00.000-08:00

Pick a good time for your wedding
The heat can be brutal on your wedding. But even if you're okay standing in the sun, think of your guests. High temperatures are not for everyone, especially older people and little kids. To avoid the heat (and the crowds), consider a morning or sunset ceremony. Can't schedule your ceremony at one of these times? Go ahead and have it in the afternoon, but find a shady spot on the beach that's likely to catch a cool breeze. Be sure to check what the weather will be like, and inform guests so they can dress accordingly. Also check the tide schedules. Also be sure to choose a resort and make reservations far enough in advance!

Wedding Aisle Assurance
If you're walking down the aisle and it rained the night before, watch your step! Heels can get stuck and sink into wet grass. take a practice walk beforehand so you know what to expect

Unpredictable wedding weather
Fall weather can be unpredictable: what starts out as a sunny warm day can turn into a chilly evening. Be prepared for both extremes. Have portable heaters available if you’re planning an outdoor fall wedding, and dress the bridal party in layers.

Candles outside
Using candles in your ceremony or reception? Use them with glass hurricanes so the wind doesn't extinguish the flame
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Bringing a Photographer to Your Destination Wedding

2012-02-09T20:10:00.000-08:00

Bringing a Photographer to Your Destination Wedding

By Robert Evans

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Something will likely go awry on your wedding day, especially if you have planned a destination wedding from afar. But certain mishaps are much easier to take in stride than others: If the cake is not what you envisioned, you will soon forget its strangely tinted icing and put it behind you. But if your photographs turn out to be a huge disappointment, you will spend a long time regretting your choice of photographers with no way of fixing the situation.
While some mistakes are unavoidable, investing in the right photographer for a destination wedding can help prevent terrible photos -- and unnecessary stress. When planning a wedding in a city or country with which you are not familiar, asking a photographer you know from your area to travel to the wedding is a wise choice. You will have greater control over the outcome of one of the most important elements of your wedding: those precious printed memories.
Finding a great photographer is made much easier these days, whether by searching the internet, asking friends and family for personal recommendations or looking through magazines for advertisements that catch your attention. Any savvy, reputable photographer has a Web site showcasing his or her style and philosophy, and these galleries are a great place to narrow your search to those you want to interview. The beauty of hiring a photographer close to home is that you can meet in person on multiple occasions to plan your event. It also makes ordering albums and prints after the wedding far more convenient. By sticking with a local photographer, you have the ability to work together before the wedding on your engagement photos, which will allow you to develop a solid “working” relationship that wouldn’t be possible with a destination photographer.
As with any wedding professional, a photographer who travels for a wedding will expect to have certain expenses paid. This also qualifies for any assistants you agree to hire. If you choose to bring the photographer of your dreams with you to your destination wedding, you will be responsible to pay for the photography team’s round-trip airfare, accommodations, transportation, as well as a per diem to cover food, tips and other miscellaneous expenses incurred while traveling.
Some photographers might even charge an additional fee for a “weekend buyout.” This covers any revenue that might be lost because the photographer would be out of town and unavailable to return home for a Sunday event. A photographer might also charge for actual travel time. Of course, fees and expenses will vary from photographer to photographer and depend greatly on your wedding location. Each photographer works differently, so ask very detailed questions in order to get very detailed answers.
If your photographer does charge you a weekend buyout fee, you might want to negotiate that he or she shoots your rehearsal dinner and/or Sunday brunch for free in exchange. Having your photographer photograph the rehearsal dinner is a great way for him or her to get to know family members and meet your guests ahead of time. It can make a huge difference to everyone involved when the group is familiar and comfortable with the photographer.
If your wedding is on a Saturday, arrange for your photographer to arrive on the Thursday before so he or she has plenty of time to settle in, scout the location, and perhaps adjust to a new time zone. He or she will then be ready to shoot the rehearsal dinner on Friday night, if need be. The photographer can choose to fly home after the wedding on Sunday or extend his or her stay until Monday to enjoy a long weekend. (Note: If your wedding falls Monday through Thursday, you may be able to negotiate a better rate since most wedding photographers’ busy days are Friday through Sunday.) The client should be responsible for paying for the first three nights of the photographer’s stay. The fourth night is optional but sometimes covered as a gesture of appreciation for a job well done. If your wedding happens to be out of the country or the photographer has to fly more than eight hours to reach your wedding, you should pay for a minimum of five nights, giving he or she enough time to arrive and be fully rested before working the long hours associated with shooting your wedding weekend.
When it comes to destination wedding planning, it is hard to put a price tag on piece of mind. By making this greater financial investment, you will be able to better control the quality and style of your photographs. You will also be able to choose a person with whom you feel comfortable spending the day or entire weekend. You will know what to expect before the big day unfolds.

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2012-02-02T17:26:00.000-08:00

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2012-01-26T15:23:00.000-08:00

HOW TO STAY FIT FOR YOUR WEDDING DAY

2012-01-25T14:40:00.000-08:00

Today I'm going to talk about keeping your weight down for your wedding. Growing up I wrestled and boxed, so losing weight was a must for me if I wanted to compete. If I was over weight even one pound, I would not be able to compete. My diet had to be right and I had to do exercise that kept the weight off. Today I'm going to share with you some things you can do, to make sure you fit into your dress on your wedding day.

1. Eat lots of vegtables.Vegtables help keep your metabolism up.

2. Drink water but not too much. Too much water can put on water weight.

3. Stay away from beef, it takes longer to digest and can sit in your stomach for up to a week.

4.Workout or at least go for a walk or something, because you can't burn calories unless you are
moving.

5. Eat lots of fruit, it can give you the energy you need to get throughout the day.

6. Stay away from sugary drinks, if you have to have a soda or something drink less of it. Drinking beverages with a lot of sugar is a good way to get bloated and gain weight.

7. Don't use a lot of salt, it can bloat you too.

We won the WeddingWire Bride's Choice Awards 2012!

2012-01-14T08:23:00.000-08:00

We won the WeddingWire Bride's Choice Awards 2012!

This means we are in the top 5% of Wedding Pros nationwide! The WeddingWire Bride's Choice Awards� recognizes the top local wedding professionals from the WeddingWire Network that demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism. Unlike other awards in which winners are selected by the organization, the WeddingWire Bride�s Choice Awards� are determined solely by the reviews from over 1.2 million newlyweds.

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Hampton wedding videographer and photography

2012-01-09T18:54:00.000-08:00

Had a great time tonite networking at the Weddingwire meet and greet. Met some really nice people I wish everyone the best in their bussiness
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2012-01-05T18:31:00.000-08:00

Don't you do it, don't you cut corners on your photographer. Don't trust the most important day of your life to somebody who is not trained or skilled at photography. Maybe your on a tight budget and you don't think photgraphy is all that important to you, but keep this in mind when the wedding is done.Will all that food be there,will all the flowers be there, will all the fancy table cloths be there?What will you have to remember your wedding by? Will it be pictures that are too bright because your brother took your pictures with a flash used in the wrong way? Or will your shots be blurry because the person who took your pictures didn't understand how to use the auto focus servo mode on their camera? Its your choice, but its a choice you will have to live with for the rest of your life.

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Happy New Years

2011-12-27T11:25:00.000-08:00

New year is right around the corner. Is this the year your going to get married. you know its the write thing to do. God will bless you for it.Let this be the year you tell him or her you want to share your life with them and you want god to be a part of both your lives .So with that in mind Happy New Years
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Brittingham-Midtown Community Center photographer

2011-12-22T20:40:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Everlasting Love Home day Care for having us. That was really nice throwing a Holiday party for the kids at the Brittingham-Midtown Community Center . I can tell you really love what you do. i had a great time photographing the children
Birthday,Holiday,wedding photographer

2011-12-19T14:50:00.000-08:00

Thanks to virginia beach public utility for dinner. You guys know how to throw a company party. I had a lot of fun taking pictures of everyone.Hopefuly we can be there for next year christmas party.
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Virginia beach christmas party

2011-12-16T02:44:00.000-08:00

Getting ready for a busy day.tommorrow we will be in Virginia beach doing photography for Virginia beach utilty company.Christmas pictures are fun evertbody is happy and filled with cheer.
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free bridal shoot

2011-12-11T10:19:00.000-08:00

Book us for wedding videography before march and get a free bridal shoot 2012
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2011-12-09T21:25:00.000-08:00

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Hampton University Chapel-Hampton wedding photographer

2011-12-09T19:21:00.000-08:00

The Courts had their wedding at the hampton university chapel in Hampton virginia.I had a great time photographing the wedding.Nice people to work for.After the wedding we headed over to Newport News,Virginia Living Museum where they had their reception.
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The Schooner Inn-Virginia Beach photographer

2011-12-09T18:51:00.000-08:00

Michel M. from Maryland who had their re-commitment ceremony at The Schooner Inn inVirginia Beach, VA had Just 4 u wedding services to accomodate their informal and intimate re-commitment ceremony . Timing was everything.The sun was coming up fast, no time to waste.Sun rise Beach photography is one of my favorites to photograph

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William & Mary College, Wren Chapel-Williamsburg, VA

2011-12-09T18:28:00.000-08:00

The Aarndts got married at the Wren Chapel in Williamsburg Vrginia. Williamsburg is a beautiful place. As a photographer williamsburg is a great place for me photograph
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Live in hampton Roads Book your Wedding Photographer or Wedding Photographer

2011-12-09T03:48:00.000-08:00

Live in hampton Roads Book your Wedding Photographer or Wedding Videographer

Your wedding day is very important to you.Make sure you give friend and family enough time to add your wedding to thier plans.Nothing worst than all your hard earn money going to waist and not being enjoyed. If you are hiring vendors for your event like a photographer or videographer make sure to book them well in advance.If for some reason your date has to change the vendor may can change the date without a problem.The same goes for your guest. If this seems like a lot to do well it is.You might want to talk to lequisha about some wedding planning. So with that in mind give us a call dont wait to long.

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ARE YOU HIRING A PLANNER FOR YOUR WEDDING?

2011-12-09T03:47:00.000-08:00

ARE YOU HIRING A PLANNER FOR YOUR WEDDING?

by Lequisha Smith and Ernest Smith on 04/12/11

So, the question is are you hiring a planner for your wedding and which one of you is making that decision? That seems to be my favorite topic to always talk about because I'm just so curious to know what actually goes on in brides (and grooms) mind set. There is not one bridal couple that is alike in any way (except mabey if you're identical twins-and as you know twins think alot alike). So, there could be all types of different reasons why you wouldn't hire or you would hire a planner. For example, my recent bridal couple chose to hire a planner for their wedding and this was the grooms decision-not the brides (surprisingly). But, they chose to hire one because they simply didn't realize exactly how much planning went into pulling a wedding off, nor did they have the time due to their demanding work schedules.
Think about it? If you're planning your own wedding and don't know what you're really doing to begin with-you're buying books, your reading and printing (or saving) all different types of information off the web. Not only that, you're dearest friends and family is pulling you this way and that way for decisions and giving you all sorts of advice in which you really don't know if it's right or wrong. So, just by all of that can be tons of overwhelming and stress build up-that you just don't need to take on during your engagement period. Now, on the other hand you could be a bride to be that is a homemaker and has all the time in the world to plan a wedding but, still might not feel comfortable with the planning aspects and/or coordinating the day of the event. So, this is a great topic to open up the floor with and all comments (that are related to the subject) are welcome. So, I really look forward to hearing your feedback. Happy Planning!
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Norfolk Botanical Garden Wedding

2011-12-09T03:44:00.000-08:00

Norfolk Botanical Garden Wedding

by Lequisha Smith and Ernest Smith on 04/18/11

James and Jessica (so adorable) hired Just 4u Wedding Services to coordinate their intimate wedding ceremony and film their most precious day at the lovely Botanical Gardens in Norfolk Virginia, Hampton Roads area. Initially it was Jessica's mother that had found us and inquired and after a few heart to heart conversations, Ms. Lincoln knew we were the right ones for the job.
As the wedding day was fastly approaching closer and closer, I had been informed by the mother of the bride, that the bride-to-be was worrying about many things. So, as a planner you just always have to at least try and come to the rescue..lol (troubleshooting) to calm the bride (and mother).
So, with this particular wedding story my expertise in consultation was provided, vendor referral was provided, rehearsal direction as well as day-of coordination and videography services by Ernest Smith.With the services we provided, effective and prompt communication we had a great rehearsal day and the wedding ceremony was beautiful and went really smoothe.
Congratulations, Jessica and James-you did it!!
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Midlothian Va wedding photography Taniqua bridal portrait

2011-12-09T03:38:00.000-08:00

I had a great time photographing Taniqua wedding at the Sheraton Richmond Park South Hotel in Richmond Virginia .It was like photographing a model.It was well worth the drive to Midlothian Va .Everything was beauitiful making my job that much more easier
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Wedding services sale

2011-12-08T14:58:00.000-08:00

We are cutting our prices in half for our silver,gold and platinum packages on photography and Videography
Wedding services sale

2011-12-08T13:24:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday to Mrs Gingia.West. Great party I know it must be nice to have such wonderful friend and family. Thanks for offering us to stay that was nice but were used to traveling didnt mind the drive at all. hope you had a good time

Langley AFB OffIicer Club Hampton Va

2011-12-08T12:20:00.000-08:00

Nco club is a great place to have your wedding I have done both photography and videography there. If your thinking about getting a photographer or videographer Keep in mind Just 4u wedding sevices for your next event
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Virginia christmas photos

2011-12-08T11:56:00.000-08:00

Its that time of the year. If you havnt taken your christmas pictures yet boy do i have a great deal for you. For a limited time only i will be taking christmas photos for $10.this is my way of giving back to my great customers
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Meryy christmas to everybody

2011-12-08T11:47:00.000-08:00

Meryy christmas to everybody. its almost christmas. lets pray for those who dont have as much.For some christmas can be a hard time. If you are someone who has a little extra give a little to someone who may not have as much .God will bless you for it
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Virginia wedding coordinator

2011-12-08T11:26:00.000-08:00

Hiring a wedding coordinator can help make your wedding go smoothe. Trust me things can go wrong quick and if you dont have someone behind the scenes to keep an eye on thing disaster can strike
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2011-12-08T10:59:00.000-08:00

In 2008 I had the pleasure of photographing and recording Mike london and Gary london parents 50th anniversary at the Eco club. congrat to mike london on another great season
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