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Making your wedding day special requires a lot of planning.  Finding that perfect dress, selecting your flower arrangements, hiring a reception hall and caterer and choosing the wedding photographer  that will capture all those special moments are very important. I have over the years experienced many weddings that start off  well planned and perfect until the DJ starts to play.  When considering  a DJ for your reception take the time to interview the actual person who will be responsible for the music and Master of Ceremonies at your reception. This will build an understanding between you that will insure  that your DJ knows what you expect. A professional DJ will act as “Master of Ceremonies”and will keep you reception flowing and on time. I personally have had the pleasure of working with such a person. New Paris DJ Bill Floyd, in my opinion, is one of the outstanding DJ’s in the market today. You can find out more about Bill Floyd’s DJ service right here www.newparisdj.com

I recently started offering a FREE photo session and 1 8×10 to anyone that rescues a pet from the Richmond, In “Help the Animals”

The response has been good since we started this three weeks ago. The studio has received several plugs on the local radio station which has resulted in a number inquiries about our studio.

The program is our way of saying thanks to those families that adopt a new pet, plus it give us the opportunity to introduce our other services to new clients.

Sometimes things just get a little off track but with a little patience everything works out and you end up with some great shots.

Taariq and Ebony were married on August 28 in Sharonville OH. The time lines for the day got a little off base but everyone worked together to make things happen, it turned out to be a great day.

We have all heard the saying “size doesn’t matter”, when it comes to planning your wedding, size really does matter.
The size of your wedding party, church, reception hall and even the size of the cake will all play an important part of your day, and your budget.  The number of guests you plan to invite will dictate the size of venues needed for the ceremony and reception. The size or number of people in the wedding party needs careful consideration. You want your wedding party to fit comfortably in the area where the ceremony takes place. I have, on more than one occasion, seen wedding parties so large, at the alter, they were jammed together a in a very unpleasing manner, and it was obvious that they were uncomfortable.  The larger the group the harder it is to keep everyone together and focused on the event.  From a Photographers point of view, the number of people in the wedding party plays an important part in the out come of the photos.  A professional photographer will be able to handle anything  you throw at them, but  smaller groups, or ones that fit into the space allotted, makes it easier and faster to work with, and results in better photographs.
In the early stages of planning, take a tape measure to the church or venue where the ceremony will take place.  Measure the space were the wedding party will be standing. Remember that for every two people you will need at least 3 ½ to 4 feet of space. Take into account railings and the distance from the front row to where you are standing.  A wedding party with 12 people in it, including a ring bearer and flower girl needs a minimum of 16 to 18 feet of un-obstructed space.  Adequate space equals comfort, which in turn equals less stress making for a better day.

When planning your wedding, regardless of how small and personal or over the top it may be, every little detail relates back to your budget. How much you can spend will determine many aspects of your special day. As you begin to shop, you may become over whelmed at the cost of even the smallest of items. The simplest of things,  such as a roll of ribbon, comes with a price tag and needs to be included in the overall picture.
Many Professional Planners will tell you that your reception should total 50 percent of your budget, and to allow 10 percent for wedding photographs and 10 percent for music. These items alone have consumed  70 percent of the  total budget, so smart shopping and budget planning is essential in making your day special.
It’s easy to lose track of what you’re spending when you start shopping , so here is a link  http://www.realsimple.com  where you can find a complete, and printable budget planner.
Plan early, and shop wisely  to make your day one that will bring back great memories for years to come.