KAsut atas Dulang..yeah...

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trus beli la yang... letak atas dulang...

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nyeyeheehe... apa lagi... amik ar... ku suka sebab dia ada bling2 sket...

tapi kasut abang aku la... haiya.. ku suka style..tapi color..em... dah dia nak..

takpe yang... atas hantaran biar lawa sikit...
betul jugala...alaa..suka ati dia laa... yang penting bagi ku sesuai dengan tema... black for me watever for him..hehe... so ni duit bulan ni... duit bulan depan? beg plak...

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What I Wish Somebody Had Told Me Before I Walked Down The Aisle

ku suka betul article ni... good advice for us yang belum lagi tapi akan kawen ni... baca and renung2 kan... then ask yourself... are u truly ready? hehe... me? ok da... ready set go! huhu

What I Wish Somebody Had Told Me Before I Walked Down The Aisle

Have you ever decided to do something and been so head over heels convinced that you had all the answers that you either didn’t seek advise from anyone or you ignored valuable wisdom shared with you? On more than one occasion I have listened to couples talk about being so starry eyed in love that in spite of what others tried to tell them, they truly believed love would carry them through their marriage journey.
After attending a number of weddings in the past 6 months, I was curious about what kind of advice newlyweds wished they had received once they realized they didn’t know it all.
One woman shared that she and her husband have been married 10 months. They lived together before they married. They thought the only thing that would be different after they married was the ring on their finger. Now they know that could not be further from the truth. She wishes someone had told them not to live together before marriage and how steep the learning curve is in the first year.
Many couples preparing for marriage assume living together is the next step before walking down the aisle. Test-driving the marriage to determine compatibility and save money seems logical. The only problem with that is research shows there is no substitute for the real thing. The best way to prepare for a great marriage relationship is to spend time together getting to know the love of your life, participate in premarital preparation to learn skills for healthy communication, conflict resolution, problem solving, goal setting, etc., talk with couples who have been married for a number of years and ask them their secret to keeping their marriage on track or getting back on track after troubled times, and be willing to discuss areas where you don’t agree. Dealing with these issues before you tie the knot could be one of the best investments you make in your relationship. As you do all of these things, ask yourself how committed you are to the relationship. The key to a healthy lasting marriage is commitment to make it work.
Another young bride confessed that she and her husband really didn’t talk about finances before they walked down the aisle. Even though they had their paychecks automatically deposited and bills set up for automatic payment, she actually had no idea what was in their checking account at any given time.
“Not too long after we married, I decided to spend a little extra on payday,” said Susan*. “Little did I know, I almost caused us to bounce checks because it was the first of the month, the time when many of our largest bills are paid. To this day, we still haven’t established a budget.”
Research shows that money is one of the least important factors when couples are considering marriage. However, it is the number one thing that creates distress in marriage. Many couples go deep in debt trying to furnish their home, drive nice cars, and generally “keep up with the Jones’.” Instead of trying to immediately have what your parents accumulated over many years, participate in a money management seminar that will teach you how to budget your money. Most money experts agree there are three cardinal rules to follow when it comes to managing your money: Spend less than you make, avoid going into long-term debt, and put away a little bit for a rainy day.
One couple shared that even though they love each other, adjusting to having someone else around and having to consider their thoughts, feelings, likes and dislikes is a huge change. Everything from how they are going to get ready in the morning with only one bathroom, bedtime when one of them is a night owl and the other isn’t, to spending habits, how to do the laundry, a clean bathroom, in-laws/extended family, visitors in your home and time for date nights are now topics up for discussion and negotiation.
Learning how to do the marriage dance without stepping on each other’s toes is a skill that takes time to master. The best thing you can do is talk about all of these issues as they arise. Keeping your frustration to yourself will only create friction in your relationship. This is where you learn it isn’t all about you and your wants and desires. It is learning how to let another person be a part of your life. You have to figure out how to give and receive and compromise.
One bride said she wished she had known she would have to sacrifice who she was for the sake of her marriage.
Healthy marriage isn’t about sacrificing who you are when you come together as one. Coming together should make you better as an individual and better as a team. Talking about career expectations, children, individual and collective goals before you marry will be helpful. There are seasons in marriage when you choose to make sacrifices because it is honoring to your relationship. This doesn’t mean that one person does all the sacrificing.
Finally, almost every couple I spoke with talked about keeping expectations realistic. Just because you marry someone, doesn’t mean he/she is going to be able to meet your every need, make you happy and be perfect all the time. There will be disagreements. You will make mistakes. Believe it or not, there will be times when you don’t feel head over heels in love. That doesn’t mean you married the wrong person. Nobody is perfect. We all have needs and opportunities for growth. Instead of focusing on your own needs and your spouses’ weaknesses, focus on your spouses’ needs and strengths and on your own opportunities for growth. Even after 17 years of marriage and being immersed in information about how to keep a marriage on track, I still have to keep myself in check when it comes to my expectations of my husband and our marriage.
Getting your marriage off to a great start takes at least as much preparation time as you put into your wedding day. The couples I spoke with have high hopes for a long lasting healthy marriage. If that is your goal, make it a point to start investing now in your relationship. The return on your investment will be worth it!

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Tips for Choosing a Style for Your Wedding Invitations

Author: Lisa Parker


Wedding invitations come in all shapes and sizes. Unfortunately, that means you may have a tough decision to make when it comes time to choose the wedding invitation that is right for you. You can choose from a wide range of colors, fonts and designs. These are all available in a variety of styles. Some styles that you can choose from are the following: classic, contemporary and destination. The style of your wedding invitation should reflect the theme of your wedding. By choosing your wedding invitation style first, you can narrow down the options, making it easier to find a design that works well for you. Here are some great tips for choosing the perfect style for your wedding invitations. First, consider that the wedding invitations are a reflection of the wedding theme. If you are going to have an informal beach wedding, choosing an elegant style for your wedding invitation might throw them off a bit. Similarly, if you want your wedding to be a black tie affair, sending out a bright colored modern wedding invitation may be confusing to your guests. Although you should be clear about the dress code and other elements in the invitation itself, the style really sets the tone. Even though you may really like one particular style, it may not be the best choice for your wedding if it does not match the theme you have chosen. The theme chosen for your wedding affects the style you should consider when choosing a wedding invitation. Weddings can take place during any time of the year and color and styles reflect that. A fall wedding is usually more formal and a classic style invitation is an excellent choice for this type of wedding. Classic style invitations are usually white with black lace or a grey border. This provides your guests with the information that this wedding is formal. Contemporary wedding invitations are similar to the classic style as they are also a great choice for a formal wedding. The main difference is that the contemporary or modern style provides more of a laid-back feel than the classic variety. Modern style invitations may contain an illustrated image of a wedding party, palm tree, or even a photo of the bride and groom. If you are not looking for invitations with fun illustrations, there are other options to consider within this category. There are also simple monochromatic invitations that are very similar to that of the classic theme. If you are planning a destination wedding at the beach, you should not consider using a modern or classic style invitation. A wedding at the beach is very informal and this should be considered when deciding which invitations to utilize. One suggestion is to consider a photo invitation as this allows you to include a photo of the location. This allows your guests to get a sense of what to expect at the ceremony. Another thing to consider when choosing the theme for your wedding invitations is your budget. Although you can find wedding invitations in all styles no matter what your price range may be, some styles may always be more expensive. Anything that is embossed, includes multiple elements, or is larger than a traditional size may cost more. Remember, although you want your wedding invitations to be reflections of you, you still need to set a budget when making these decisions. If you spend too much on wedding invitations, you may not be able to properly plan the rest of your wedding necessities. With wedding invitation styles, your personal needs also come into play. Some minimalist styles, although very inexpensive, may not have all of the elements you need for planning your wedding. Consider whether your wedding invitations come with RSVP cards, save the card cards, and return envelopes. Some styles do not include these elements, which mean that you have to order them separately. There are many styles available when choosing a wedding invitation. When deciding which is best for your wedding, be sure to consider the location, budget and theme. The theme is important as this helps narrow down colors and invitation styles and formality of the ceremony. For example, if you are choosing a destination wedding at the beach during the month of August, you should consider a light blue informal invitation that may also have an image of the ocean. Classic and contemporary are also excellent choices to consider because they inform your guests of a traditional wedding that is most likely taking place in a formal location. Budget is also an important aspect to consider and this helps narrow down the list of possible invitation choices. Consider these tips when planning your wedding and you should have a better understanding of how to decide the right invitation style for your wedding.

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About the Author:

Lisa Parker is a freelance writer who writes about weddings and other family events, often focusing on a specific aspect of the event such as wedding invitations.

Nu Year Resolutions

NO MORE unachieved resolutions!

tapi satu je...

aku kena turunkan berat badan! nak cantik pakai baju pengantin ke tidak... kan? memang la ku saiz xl takkan jadi SS... M pun takyah... xl pun takpe...jangan naik XXL sudahla... tapi bab lembik2 tak bagus...tak comel la nanti kan... anyway nak sihat sikit...jangan semput belari sana sini menyelesaikan everythin bout the wedding... tapi have la 1 RESOLUTION for this year! stop buying all those ntah ape2 produk... sedarla diri ko tu malas nak stick to them... diet sihat makan sayur banyak...jump on the exercise bike yang da berabuk tu... cukupla... ko tau lau ko buat bleh punya... toksah membazir da... sia2 je beb...

Weddings: Health & Fitness Plan For Brides To Be

Weddings: Health & Fitness Plan For Brides To Be

Weddings: Health & Fitness Plan For Brides To Be
By Anne Mihelakos

The true fit and healthy bride

Regardless of whether your wedding is six months or six weeks away you should aim to set goals to improve your health and fitness which are realistic and achievable. Not every bride will be able to fit into a size 10 wedding gown. Sometimes aiming for increased energy levels, improving self-confidence or reducing stress levels can be more important than just seeing your scale weight go down. Irrespective of your goals, you should try to incorporate changes to your lifestyle that can be maintained even after you are married.

Here are some tips:

1. Consult with your doctor prior to commencing any exercise regime in order to identify any restrictions or limitations that may apply.
   
   
   

2. If your goal is to lose weight and tone your body your program should incorporate at least two weight training sessions per week and some cardiovascular exercise 3-4 times per week for 30-40 minutes duration. In order to maximise results in minimum time consider hiring a personal trainer who will design a specific program for you taking into account your goals and level of fitness. Just as no one wedding dress size "fits all", there is no one exercise program that applies to everyone. Also, it is not recommended that you begin a weight-training program unsupervised. The last thing you need is to be walking down that aisle with an exercise induced injury.
   
   
   

3. With respect to your diet aim to eat smaller low-fat meals more often that will help to increase your metabolism, not to mention keep your blood sugar levels stable and thereby maintain your energy.
   
   
   

4. Drink at least 6-8 glasses of water per day - more if you are exercising. Proper hydration also assists your energy levels at this busy time, not to mention keeping you skin looking healthier.
   
   
   

5. Try to exercise before breakfast at which time your body utilises its fat stores to fuel your workout.
   
   
   

6. Remember, proper rest and recovery is crucial in any successful exercise program. As hectic as things may get, try to incorporate relaxation times in your schedule eg. check your local newspaper or telephone directory for Yoga classes, which are excellent in combating high levels of stress. Preparing for a wedding should, after all, be one of the happiest times of your life.

Anne Mihelakos is the owner of True Bride, your ultimate wedding partner and a fantastic resource for wedding ideas, tips, traditions and advice. With over 15,000 wedding suppliers across Australia, including everything from wedding dresses to wedding vows. For more information, visit the website http://www.truebride.com.au

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The Key to Effective Wedding Planning

By Amanda Jane

Wedding planning calls for many hands. You would need to apportion the tasks amongst many people and follow up each to ensure that nothing is going amiss. Unless, you have a consultant doing the job, you need an elaborate checklist to bring your event to a successful end. We provide some hints on what you can do to organize a marvelous ceremony.

The date precedes all other planning elements in a wedding. It marks the reference point from which all services are procured. You need to choose the date with great care. It has to be one on which many people would be available. It must not coincide with a holiday, popular event or working hours. The date must conform to the theme of your wedding.

First, make a list of all that needs to be done. Next make another list of all who can help and then match the tasks with the helpers. For example, your sister can help with the decoration whilst your mother assists the caterer with the choice of food. It is helpful if you have people close to you assisting. They know your preferences, that of the family and have more at stake in the event than any other person. They therefore make the best associates as far as planning is concerned.

Start organizing early. You have nothing to lose if you book your transportation three months ahead of time. You need to secure all services ahead of time so you do not suffer any disappointment. Early booking can also save you some money through low season discounts.

Many couples would book a service and then discard the receipt or invoice. This habit must be avoided. You need to keep all evidence of contract so you can reasonably argue about any dispute that may occur. You would need the receipt to prove obligation in case a change in management occurs.

Information on wedding planning and wedding vows is readily available. You can also easily get advice about wedding favors.

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Planning Your Wedding Budget

Author: James Calvin

Money is the number one thing that married couples fight about. But do you realize that the tension surrounding money begins long before the happy couple say 'I do?' Wedding costs can rapidly escalate out of control which is why it's so important to begin the planning by devising a realistic budget. And once you've got the numbers crunched, it's equally important that you both stick to the budget.



And while a wedding budget doesn't sound all that glamorous, it doesn't have to be a bad thing. In fact, planning your wedding without a budget is almost guaranteed to land you into serious financial debt. What's the key to success? As it will be throughout your marriage, open, honest, two-way communication is an absolute must.



Newly-engaged couples must talk about how each envisions his and her special day. Women work on the assumption that guys don't care about the details but that's not always true. It is, after all, the man's big day, too and he has a family to please as well.



Once the excitement of the engagement wears off, go somewhere quiet and talk about what's important to each of you in regards to your wedding day. Listening to your partner's opinion is as important as talking so be sure to do both. Then, make a list of what you both want (to arrive in a horse-drawn carriage, lobster, renaissance theme, color scheme, etc.) and what are absolute necessities (for example a photographer, caterer, rings, etc.). You're going to use this information when it's time to allocate your budget.



Once you both have an idea of what's important, it's time to crunch the numbers. You've got to determine how much money is available now (for example, in savings accounts, stocks/bonds, real estate, trust funds), how much you'll have to commit to saving from your regular income streams, and how much you can realistically expect others to kick in. Depending on how far out the actual wedding date is you may want to consider opening a higher-interest bearing account for the money so that it can earn interest.



When considering what others may be able to put towards the cause it's really important that you don't make unrealistic demands. Take whatever others are willing to contribute graciously and try not to belabor the issue. Getting angry or disappointed in the amounts you are being given isn't a very mature way of handling the situation.



When you know where the money's coming from and how much is coming, you'll know how much you'll be able to spend. Now make another list of all wedding-related expenses and allocate a dollar amount or the percentage you're willing to spend next to each item. This will help when you're actually contracting for these services. Remember that if you exceed your budgeted amount in one category, you'll have to scale back another so your budget will stay balanced. Because budgeting is so very important for most couples, you'll find that wedding budget worksheets, software and other tools are available everywhere, so go find one and start using it right now!

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Finally! James Calvin has released A Simple, Step-By-Step Guide To Throwing The Most Unforgettable, Wedding - And How You Can Literally Save Thousands In The Making Of YOUR Wedding! Go to http://www.WeddingSavings4U.com NOW.

How to stick to a wedding budget?

aduhla..... wedding ni nanti wedding ku atau orang lain? seriously ku ni...nakla ada budget bila kawin nanti.... ni serious ni! ku nanti fikirkan kehidupan masa esok hari... lagi satu.... pasangan ku bukan orang berada... (ku lagi laa tak berada...berperada hanya kekadang mengada2 adala...haha) bila cerita pasal wedding invitation for example, bila ku cakap "alaaaa yang fotostat sudahla" ada kena sound dengan rakanku...takkan u nak fotostat je...tak class... or... bila cakap nak yang sekeping je...alah..macam postcard tu... kena sound lagi... iyshh....tu kad kawin kedekut tu...

alahai.... macamana nak berbudget ni... isyhh..tu belum masuk cerita tentang baju atau pelamin...atau photographer... tell you the truth..memangla orang lain cakap kawin ni sekali je..tapi ku ni tak macam orang lain sangat la perasaan... ikut ati nak nikah kat masjid pakai t shirt pastu bagi makan orang ...dah..abih cerita... kehkehkeh .... tapi tu lah...idup di kalangan masyarakat ni..buat pelik sikit sah ku kena cap kawin express! dah ehem-ehem.... mati ..... kesian pulak kat mak ku... tapi ku rasa ku akan berkeras...stick to the budget!! jangan risau.... kad tetap ada...pelamin pun ada...pengantin tetap pakai baju lawa..... cuma tu la...berpada2 kot...jangan terpengaruh dengan perkahwinan artis! atau yang dalam majalah2! yang nanggung utang karang bukan korang! yang penting impian ku untuk hidup bersama dengan abangku tercapai.... hmm.... mana nak cari sponsor bunga telur...? teeeheeeheee....

long distance relationship

long-distance relationship are hard....

memang seronok bila memikirkan yang pasangan kita takkan cepat bosan.... because to tell you the truth? men are simple creatures... dia memang cepat bosan, kita pun kalau hari2 tengok benda sama akan bosan... dengan PJJ (percintaan jarak jauh) rindu sentiasa di hati.... tapi...kekadang ku jeles juga tengok pasangan keluar makan hari2 bersama2...yang ku boleh buat cuma call saja.... peh nasib baik CELCOM adakan 1+3 plan, bolehla bercinta sakan.... yelah... free call...24 hrs a day.... ku rasa inilah antara sebabnya kami boleh bertahan....takda alasan tak call! tentang wedding preparations? hmmm nak tak nak memang kena fikir semuanya sendiri...tapi bagus juga...i get to choose what i want! remember pengantin lelaki cuma accessory! haha.... jahat.... at least i get to see him once a month.... terpikir pula wives of men yang kerja kat plantar minyak tu, or sailors, or teachers yang kena mengajar sorang utara sorang selatan, ni kira ok la kan ku dan abangku share the same state! cuma daerah je berbeza, so hey.....life's not so bad... well then...on to the WEDDING PREPARATIONS! God give me strength.... yaaaarghs....

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Mission Impossible 2- the perfect wedding ring

how can you know which wedding ring is the perfect one for you?

pening ku memikirkan hal ni.... nak emas or emas putih? platinum? (haha berangannya laaa) lepastu...ada batu or kosong? diamond or russian? for the other well-to-do bride and bridegrooms ni takdehal.... asal selera..pilihjela... nak dari jenama diamond apa pun...pak habib ke tuan poh kong ke.... ms tiffany ke.... haha..
untukku? jangan nak berangan ye..... pikir bajet.....jangan lupa dengan bajet....nak idup bukan untuk hari kawin je.....ku taknaklaaaa berhutang sampai bercucu.....

abangku kata nak beri juga 3 cincin...risik, tunang and nikah, ku tak kesah....orang bagi...kita pakai..! tapi kemudian bincang punya bincang nikah bagi gelang kot....asik cincin je..... ku ni dahlaaaa tak minat nak pakai barang kemas! tanyalah rakan2ku...cuma ada rantai pusaka je dileher....tak pernah reti nak pakai gelang ke cincin ke...isyh....rimaslaaaa.... tapi....nak kawin kenala ada buktikan? yeke?

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Hari tu ku pergi ikut rakan2 ku ke pusat andaman pengantin... mereka nak pergi cari costume for a show..ku ikut je lah... hati teringin juga nak jenguk baju2 pengantin terkini, tapi tersegan sebab tarikh tak pilih lagi kan?

wow... kedai yang ku pergi tu agak besar juga, and paling penting, banyak contoh baju plus -size! eheh..tu paling penting tu ... memandangkan ku ni plus size...emmm package kedai tu offer 1500 with all the trimmings, baju macam2 helai and bilik tidur and pelamin and everything...which is not that bad... considering KL punya price is 2000 plus! kalau nak baju baru pun cuma add 200 so why not? alaaa... i dont need the trimmings.... i just need at least 2 dress and a pelamin...budget wedding la katakan.....

Choosing the Most Appropriate Wedding Invitation

By P Greaves

As with every other aspect of weddings these days, it is no longer set in stone for wedding invitations to be traditionally designed and worded. Instead, they are now considered the perfect way to offer invitees a sneak peak into the unique personality of the bridal couple and an inviting glimpse into the character of the affair. In order to achieve this however, it is important that you choose the appropriate wedding invites.

Take a look at any offline or online store that creates wedding invitations and you will see that they stock a wide range in every style and color possible to suit all kinds of weddings. While this means todays bridal couples have an endless array to choose from, it also makes the task of choosing the right invitations that much more difficult.

How to Choose the Most Suitable Wedding Invitation

There are several different aspects of the wedding that you need to take into consideration when selecting your invitations. Some of the most important aspects include the tone of your wedding, the color scheme and the theme.

Tone of the Wedding - Are you planning an ultra formal reception hosted in a five-star hotel or is it a more casual barefoot-in-the-park affair? Not only are the style and design of formal wedding invites distinctly different from that of casual invites, even the wordings and the font of the wording are different.

Color Scheme of the Wedding - Though there are no laid down rules about designing wedding invites of any type, sending invitations that complement the wedding color theme is an unwritten rule that is followed by almost all bridal couples. Matching the color of wedding invitations to the décor ties in all the elements of the occasion and shows that you have taken the trouble to take care of the minutest details.

Theme of the Wedding - Are you having a themed wedding? Is it a Valentines Day wedding, a Christmas, beach, or Victorian wedding? Each theme has a distinctly different tone and the appropriate wedding invitations for each theme would give your guests a better idea of what to expect. Sending a shell- shaped, casually worded invite for a Valentines Day Wedding would set a jarring note to the whole event but instead would be perfect for a wedding that is actually being held on the beach.

When choosing the most appropriate wedding invitations you may also want to consider the season in which your big day will take place, the type of flowers you are having and whether or not you want to incorporate a specific religious or ethnic theme.

Choosing the most appropriate wedding invitations is an important part of achieving the right atmosphere; it in fact sets the tone of the whole wedding.

For more resources about Handmade Wedding Invitations or even about Personalised Wedding Stationery

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How NOT to Choose a Wedding Photographer

You have seen it on practically every wedding photographer's web page and in bridal magazines. It seems that everyone wants to give the bride and groom advice on how to choose a wedding photographer. Most of what I have read is sound and useful advice, but I thought it might be helpful to write an article that explores this in more detail. So lets look at the mistakes brides and grooms often make in choosing their photographer.

Over the past 25 years have had the opportunity to speak with well over a thousand engaged couples. I am always surprised by some of the criteria many of them use to choose their wedding photographer. Here are the top 7 mistakes I feel many brides and grooms make when selecting a photographer for their big day:

1. RELYING ON WEDDING VENDOR REFERRALS. This may be the worst mistake of them all. Many wedding vendors trade referrals with other wedding professionals with no real knowledge of the other's work. And yes, many times it's an honest referral based upon working a few weddings with one another. But how much can a DJ, for example, really know about the quality of a wedding photographer's work? Often times this type of referral is just based on the fact that the DJ has worked with the photographer at a number of events and liked him or her. Did the DJ ever see the final result? Did they see the wedding album? Probably not.

2. JUDGING A PHOTOGRAPHER BASED SOLELY ON A "GREATEST HITS" WEDDING ALBUM PORTFOLIO. There is nothing more misleading regarding a photographer's talent than looking at a sample wedding album that is a compilation of their best shots at 50 different weddings. An album such as this may be useful in understanding just how great an image they are capable of producing, but that's really all it tells you. Ask to be shown an album of one entire wedding from start to finish. A good wedding photographer should be able to produce a number of complete albums, which will give you a better idea of how your own wedding will be photographed. Virtually anybody with a decent camera can get one great shot per wedding!

3. PAYING TOO MUCH ATTENTION TO THE SALES PITCH. Every photographer can tell you great things about themselves and so they should. But in your initial wedding consultation, look for photographers who are interested in YOU. A good photographer will want to know the types of photography styles you are interested in and what you are looking for in a wedding photographer. A photographer who asks you lots of questions about your wedding and your preferences will probably also be more likely to listen to you and have a better sense of what you
want. If the wedding meeting is just one long lecture from the photographer, move on to the next photographer. Find someone who cares.

4. NOT ASSESSING THE PHOTOGRAPHER'S PERSONALITY. This is a biggie. You will spend the entire day with your photographer. If you don't get along with him or her, it can ruin what should be the happiest day of your life. Rude and bossy photographers can also cause problems with your guests. Find a photographer who is easy to talk to and who you can establish good rapport with.

5. CHOOSING "UNCLE BOB" TO SHOOT YOUR WEDDING! With digital cameras now in practically everyone's hands, there seems to be a lot more "wedding photographers" out there. The fact that a friend or relative is good with his new digital camera does not mean he can handle a wedding. And what about file backups? Does your family photographer know how to do a correct backup, or even have the proper computer hardware to do it? In my business, I bring a portable hard drive to every wedding and the images are uploaded and checked on the spot. When I get back to my studio, the images are uploaded to my main computer and then backed up on an external hard drive. Once that is complete, 2 back up DVD's are burned. Only then will I erase the cards I used for the wedding. You don't want your memories to go up in smoke along with a burnt out hard drive.

6. CARING ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHERS TYPE OF CAMERA EQUIPMENT. In this day and age, a photographer can make great images with any medium to high quality camera. Wedding photographers who spend an inordinate amount of time discussing the type of equipment they use may not be the right person for you. What you really want to know is what type of images they can produce and if they can show you plenty of samples. It's the final result that matters. If you are happy with what they show you and everything else checks out OK, you can assume their equipment is adequate for the task.

7. CONFUSION OVER PRICING. If you can't understand the pricing or packages, keep looking. Package pricing, if flexible, is the best way to go. It allows you to have a better idea of what your final bill will be. Ala carte pricing can confuse and be misleading. You may assume that something you though was included in their coverage costs extra. Like a wedding album! However, a photographer who only offers strictly structured packages should also be avoided. Ultimately, you want to find someone who will work within your budget and give you exactly what you want. If you don't see a package that fits your needs, ask the photographer to let you design your own.

This list was not intended to intimidate people in the market for a bay area wedding photographer. It should, however, help you understand what's important. Find a photographer with a style you prefer and who shows you images that you love. Use that initial consultation as a way to get to know your photographer and develop rapport. Talk to some former clients to get a sense of how the photographer behaved at the wedding. If everything looks good, you are ready to make your decision!

Mike Dubnoff is the owner of Dubnoff Wedding Photography and is one of the leading wedding photographers in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has photographed over 550 weddings.

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choosing a wedding photographer

i know iknow.... this is very important! after all the kenduri is over.... inilah dia satu satunya bukti the day has happened kan?
im torn between nak memilih rakan sebagai photographer atau nak pilih pro...tapi pro costs money! tapi rakan ku? lawa ke? ntahlah....

Mengintai wedding favors orang

it's Saturday and i have to work this morning but then in the afternoon kawanku ajak pegi kenduri kawin! dua plak tu... so there i go dengan 3 orang kawanku... both kenduri sambut menantu, kat south ni sambut menantu pun vogue juga, tapi the similarities end there... satu berada satu bersederhana......pergi tak ada niat pun tengok pengantinnya...

"ala D, kita pegi cecah-cecah je, orang da jemput kan,"

so ..wat i told u allz earlier was correct ....after all the makan and the bersalaman kautan...tak tunggu pengantin pun, that ... yang kami belek (and kawanku sorang gila berebut asik mintak tukar, nak yang besarla, yang birula coklatla orenla) is the wedding favors! first house dapat kipas... corak batik...very nice.... (itu yang kawanku gila berebut tu) thats it la for common people not sedara... nampak macam sedara lain sikit la favornya..biasala tu...ku pun nanti buat begitu juga...kerepek sikit and a small cake... house no 2....makan sedap! ku tak ingat diet dah.. dua-dua rumah makan..isk..ill regret it later..dapat cupcake (yang kawanku sorang gila berebut ( dia dapat cupcake lawa ada icing on top orang lain tak dapat)


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note to self: untuk kawanku sorang ni... masa kenduri ku kan sediakan beg paling besar untuk dia! pastu suruh dia beli favors sendiri yang dia suka then hanta resit mengelakkan dia bising tentanng my favors....muahaahaaa padan muka

anyway....so the result? dah sah dah... favors are very important!wayyy more important than the bride or groom...
anyway house no 2 terserempak dengan pengantin, alahai mudanya nampak the groom, macam budak sekolah 15 thn! tak sangka umor sama dengan abangku, ehem tapi my abang muka macam bapak orang...haha sesuaila mukaku macam makcik orang!hahahah iskkkk sedih......

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Food! so.... nak bagi kerepek atau apa ye? jenguk-jenguk trend sekarang...so many options!
but yang berkenan di hati..tapi...mahal sikit kot.....CUPCAKES! check out the online directory of cupcake stores! drool...drool.....cute plak tu..... hantaran boleh....favors pun ok if you have the budget lah... cakap pasal budget..... pening kepala nak menjalankan dream wedding but on a budget... ku sebenarnya bersederhana je.... bab-bab yang boleh dijimatkan ialah.... majlis persandingan! teman-temanku yang sudah melaluinya has come the conclusion.... yang most important at the day is....not the bride! you realise..and this is especially for 'kampung' style weddings....makcik-makcik tu tak nampak pengantin dah... orang akan datang makan...pastu tak sempat tunggu bersanding dah balik....apa yang orang akan ingat pada hari tu is..apa yang dia bawa balik! so...... be extra choosy for your favors girls! mesti lengkap ye... telur atau candies menjadi pilihan.... bahulu lah..kerepeklah...potpuourri....saputangan.... handmade favors yang all of you buat bersengkang mata tu....itulah yang akhirnya diingati....

Wedding favors! atau benda comel

Isyh...tengok benda-benda comel untuk dijadikan wedding favors ni pun satu hal.... nasiblah ku tinggal berdekatan dengan pekan yang terkenal dengan penjualan barang-barang pengantin! dah tugasan hujung minggu window shopping! itupun belum cerita about this online shop... www.creative-fingers.com....ku terbeli flower soap dia...just ten...nak tengok sangat rupanya.... sangatlaaa comel dijadikan hadiah untuk tetamu....and not that expensive! ku dah mula terlupa apa sebabnya nak kawin ni... dah sama macam other brides...gila nak beli barang.... the wonderful colorful world of weddings! isyh.... mabuk..... alhamdulilah...dapat cik abang yang tak cerewet... anyway....secret....somebody said to me....pengantin lelaki hanya ACCESSORY! teeheeeheeee... betul kan? yang sungguh-sungguh pada hari bahagia tu...kita la orang perempuan cik kiah oi.... the bridegroom is to be there to make us look good! isyh tak baik betul..... tapi tulah...asik belek barang comel....warna pun tak decide... venue pun belum 100% sure ni... tak apa...lambat lagi.....kan?


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wedding cards yang buat ku drool.....

isyh..... orang ajak je kawin...first thing ku jenguk ialah website kad kahwin...bukan ape....dulu masa single nak jenguk website ni malu jadinye....konon-konon dah beralasan la sekarang...ala...macam nak beli majalah pengantin la.... baru sekarang berani menjenguk.....dah lepas tu mabuk beb.... banyak nya.....murah plak tu.....i mean cards not majalah! ku dah survey...beli online memang ada penjimatan....dan for my small town status ni....sesuai sangat....small town..pilihan nak choose kad kahwin cecanggih tak la banyak...so lau nak extra special....online cards are the perfect answer! dari yang gegiler exclusive ke yang beli by bulk.... peh... lepas tu dah sibuk tengok kad... jadi takut....bukan apa...bila nak pilih kad... kena la pikir tarikh....bila pikir tarikh..argghhh ku pening...ramai manusia diperlukan... untuk perbincangan...yela...dilema tau...cuti sekolah ke hari biasa? tarikh ada clash tak dengan sedara mara lain yang nak kawin? bulan? tahun? arghhh.......

first things first...

when your man proposed...tak kira la kan.... macamana cara pun.... mine? alahai...on the fon je.... tapi.....teringat ke'nervous'an dia tu.... tersengih juga ku dibuatnya.... nak ideas for proposing? berlambak-lambak....tapi apepun...keikhlasan hati yang penting kan? bukan sebab dipaksa....terpaksa.....dah tak tau nak buat apa dengan percintaan...yang penting bila kahwin...orang kata la bukan ku kata.....mesti ada impian...apa seterusnya lepas kahwin? bukan nya dah kawin..pangklepangkelepung kompang..dah abis.... adakah marriage tu akan jadikan kita lebih dewasa? menambah zuriat? menaik taraf hidup? isyh ku tiada jawapan kerana everyone has their own dreams and wants kan?