There are lots of things to think about when brides plan their wedding. In the rush they tend to forget about taking care of themselves on the day of their wedding. A number of simple but practical tips to help pave the way to truly enjoying your day.

And every bride has lots of things to think about when she’s planning her wedding, but so many tend to forget about

taking care of themselves on the day of their wedding. And it’s important that those small, but mighty, details not escape even the most well prepared bride!

What should be at the top of every bride’s list on the day of her wedding is to relax and enjoy it! Whether you’ve been working with  a pro wedding coordinator have done all the planning and preparation on your own, it’s now the big day and you deserve to have at least as much fun as any of your guests.

Here are 5 simple, but practical tips from Peter Bruce Photo & team bELLE to help pave the way to truly enjoying your

wedding day…

Making Up is (Not) Hard to Do…

Create a  wedding day make-up bag two weeks before your wedding day Do a complete test of your wedding-day look (make-up, hairdo and shoes), for as long as you expect to have it together that day, so you’ll know if it will “go the distance.”

Put together a little make-up bag for touch ups that you can take along with you the day of

the wedding to keep you looking your best. And on the big day, have a friend, bridesmaid, or family member hang onto it or stash it somewhere handy so you can get to it when you need it. Be sure to use waterproof mascara, and don’t forget to pack the hairspray!

Hint

When purchasing your make-up, see if you can persuade the sales gal at the cosmetic counter into giving you samples of everything you’re buying (they’ve got ‘em, you know they do). They won’t take up much room and it will be more than enough for the day!

Day of “Emergency” Kit…

Get together a emergency kit for those unexpected emergencies just like the back-up, make-up bag for touch ups (say that three times fast!). Consider an “emergency kit” filled with items you may need on your

wedding day. Fill a small bag with items such as a travel size sewing kit (you’d be amazed at the magic tricks just one safety pin can perform) nail polish which is clear (for panty hose/stocking runs), an extra set of panty hose or stockings, throat lozenges, and aspirin. Other ideas for the “

emergency kit” include tissues, breath mints, tampons, hand cream, and band-aids.

Hint

Most of these items can be found in the travel size bins in your local drug store.

Food for Thought…

Start your  wedding day with healthy and filling nourishment. Since most brides don’t get to enjoy the meal served at the reception, you really should consider having something to eat before

the wedding, no matter how worried you are about how the dress fits! While food may be the last thing on your mind on your

wedding day, it’s nonetheless important that you start the day with some healthy and filling nourishment. It’s going to be a long (and wonderful) day and you’ll want to have plenty of energy so you can keep dancing and socializing for hours!

Hint #1

Stash a power bar snack in your purse or “

emergency kit.”

Hint #2

Pre-arrange for there to be something to eat at your honeymoon hotel (believe it or not, most couples are starving after the

wedding day festivities and will want to re-fuel before

the wedding night festivities!)

If the Shoe Fits…

Kick off the heels & settle into a more comfortable shoe; you know those stunning, sexy, strappy, ultra-high heels that work perfectly with your wedding gown? They’ll be great for the ceremony and for the formal pictures, but if you’re planning to kick up your heels at the reception, you’ll be better off kicking off the heels and settling into something more comfortable. So get a pretty, more practical pair of shoes that you can change into to keep your dogs from “barking” the entire week after the wedding!

Hint

It’s not a bad idea to practice walking in the shoes you’ll be wearing during the ceremony. Take a test run in the shoes and

the wedding gown and get used to both.

Point it Out to a “Point Person”…

Keep track of time with an itinerary and a point person. Whether you’ve worked with a  wedding consultant or carefully planned everything yourself, you should have an itinerary for the big day. Make copies, give them to a few good friends and/or close family members, then choose someone to be the “point person” who will make sure things are running smoothly and reasonably on time. You will be able to rest easily knowing at least one of your deputies will keep track of the time while you’re busy greeting those out-of-town guests and brand new in-laws whose names you can’t quite remember!

We hope this helps you,please let us know

Best wishes  Peter Bruce Photo & team bELLE

A wedding budget is absolutely essential to planning your wedding. In fact I think setting your wedding budget is one of the first things you should do and as a couple talk about. Peter Bruce Photo & team bELLE have put together this handy wedding budget worksheet to plan out what you’ll need to pay for, and how much you should plan to spend on each thing. We really hope this helps you. Please let us know.

We recommend you print  this wedding budget worksheet and put it in your planning notebook so it will be handy whenever you are out shopping or talking to your vendor.

Your Wedding Budget Worksheet

My Total Budget is (hope dad was feeling good this day) $ ___________

Expenses	% of total budget	Your estimate	What you actually spent
Ceremony Location fee, officiant fee, marriage license, musician’s fees, ring pillows	3%	______	______
Reception Reception Site, Food, Drinks, Rentals, Cake, Favors	48%	______	______
Attire Dress, Headpiece/veil, undergarments and hosiery, shoes, accessories, jewelry, hair and makeup, Groom’s Tuxedo or Suit, shoes, bow tie, cuff links, studs, suspenders	10%	______	______
Rings His and her rings, engraving	3%	______	______
Flowers Ceremony, bride’s bouquet, maid-of-honor and bridesmaid bouquets, corsages and boutonnieres, centerpieces, flower-girl basket	8%	______	______
Music Ceremony Musicians, Band and/or DJ, cocktail hour musicians, sound system rental	8%	______	______
Photography Photographer and Videographer’s fees, albums, additional prints, disposable cameras for candids	12%	______	______
Transportation Transportation for wedding party, guest shuttle and/or parking attendants	2%	______	______
Stationery Invitations, response cards, thank you notes, postage, calligraphy, guest book	3%	______	______
Gifts Bridesmaid and groomsmen, parents, welcome baskets for out-of-town guests.	3%	______	______

Helpful Wedding Tips & Ideas

Here are a few ideas and tips from Peter Bruce Photo & team bELLE to help you plan your wedding without stress.

Wedding Date…

You can attain substantial savings if you choose to have your wedding on a Friday or on a Sunday.

You can book many professional services at substantially lower cost because Fridays and Sundays are bonus days in which they are usually free and available.

Wedding Cake…

Order a 3 Tier Beautiful Cake and the same flavor sheet cake to be serve from the kitchen Keep the cake simple by minimizing the hand made design of the baker and decorate instead with fresh matching flowers of the wedding Some Wedding facilities (Hotels, Wineries, Bed & Breakfast) may include the wedding cake as a package deal.

Flowers…

Purchase fresh flowers from a wholesale mart and have close family and friends make-up the boutonnieres for the Groomsmen and relatives.

Purchase fresh Roses from a wholesaler and make your own bridal bouquet with matching smaller bridesmaid bouquet and tie the stems with 1″ satin ribbons that you can purchase from craft store either by the foot or by the roll.

Centerpieces – Rent some  crystal bowls about 12″ round and put floating candles and 3 or 4 gardenia ( gardenia usually cost between $1.25 to $3.00 each) Incorporate more tulle with less flowers in your decoration Bring your Church flowers to your Reception.

Bridesmaid make bouquet can be use to decorate the cake table and the head table Incorporate Taper candles with small flower centerpieces to create a very romantic ambiance

Photography & Videography…

Never cut corners on Photography or Video, it is the only thing you will have after the wedding to look at review the wedding day. There are way of making it cheaper and have more valve for money.  Call us or e mail us and we can give you some good idea, like asking for an album as a gift.

Wedding Coordinator…

Hire a professional coordinator by the hour and have them help you with very specific wedding task Be very clear in what you want as to not waste any time on planning ideas that you don’t end up using Ask a very organized girlfriend to help you carry out your wedding itinerary on your wedding day.

Wedding Gown…

Buying a White dress or Gown off the rack and having it altered.

Shop bridal outlets

Shop Consignment stores for slightly used gowns

Having a dress custom made for you sometimes may cost less than purchasing a designer gown

Reception/Caterer…

Bring your own Champagne and Wine – Corkage fee will usually apply but is always negotiable

Have a buffet style banquet and still have assigned table sitting

Having a luncheon reception instead of a dinner banquet Favors

A 1×2 mini picture frame will serve as place cardholder as well as wedding favor

A mini glass candle votive wrap in tulle place on each place setting will serve as table décor as well as a favor for your guest to take home

Have a cake and champagne reception instead of a sit-down dinner.

Home Wedding…

This can dramatically reduce your wedding cost if you’re able to host the ceremony and reception in your home or your family’s home. (A nice garden wedding)

You can have the food catered by a favorite restaurant and serve buffet style

You can hire servers or the restaurant may provide servers with the food purchase

You can purchase your flowers from a wholesaler and decorate the house 2 days before the wedding You can hire a cleaning service a week before the wedding and have them return a after wedding clean up

Entertainment…

Hiring a DJ or having a pretape recording of your favorite songs and having friend play tape during a your reception can save you an average of $ 500.00 versus hiring a live band

Invitation & Calligraphy…

If you’re handy with the computer, you can print your own invitation on your laser printer. There are so many resources for beautiful paper and envelopes from resources like mail order and office warehouses

You can purchase pretty blank thank you notes from stationary stores for less than $5.00 for a box of 12 notes and matching envelopes.

Select smaller invitation to save on postage – larger invitation weight more and therefore require more postage to mail out

Inquire with friends, maybe one is learning calligraphy. Perhaps he/she may want to do yours a half the cost of a professional calligrapher – take note from the holiday cards you received from your friends, you may be a calligrapher in the making.

Wedding Accessories…

Make your own flower girl basket – purchase a cute little inexpensive wicker basket from a craft store and spray paint it white or off white and decorate it with fresh flowers the day before the wedding.

Borrow a ring bearers pillow from a previous bride Purchase an inexpensive garter from a lingerie store ($3.00 to $6.00)

Use your Champagne flutes that you may already have at home

Use the reception facilities cake servers and knife and toasting flutes and decorate them with ribbons & fresh flowers

Purchase gifts for the bridesmaid that they can also use during the wedding day – such as mother of pearl necklace, put the pearls in a mini silver jewelry box with their names engraved would really be a nice added touch.

Saving Time and your Sanity…

One of the key aspect in planning your wedding is your time, if you see what you want, if it fits your budget, buy it… especially with accessories, not only do you save money but you also save time and save stress from not having to go out and look for the same accessories again

Once you have made your purchase whether its your wedding gown or bridal shoes don’t spend any more time on looking at the same item anymore, this will save you time and also not cause you to second guess your first choice

Getting Help…

Its time to call in a few favors – think about the people you know in their respective profession that you have helped in the past, perhaps you may know a professional photographer having done legal work for them. Bartering – it’s a good thing.

The secret in asking for free help is not to burden any one individual with an overload of things to do for your wedding….spread it out, no more than 1 to 2 task per person, you want them to share your wedding day not work it.

We hope this helps and please let us know

All the best Peter Bruce Photo & team bELLE

HERE ARE  7  TOP TIPS FROM ONE OF OUR BRIDES WHO WE RECENTLY WORKED WITH, SHE HAD SOME GREAT TIPS SO WE THOUGHT PETER BRUCE PHOTO & TEAM bELLE SHOULD SHARE “JULIE’S TIPS WITH YOU.

YOU CAN BUY YOUR WEDDING DRESS ALONE YOU KNOW…
While I would have loved to have my mother at arm’s length as I clumsily zippered the skin on the sides of my boobs into two-ton gowns with vintage wedding dress, she lives six states away from me. Of all the tedious things tasks, purchasing my wedding dress was the easiest of them all. I promise, it doesn’t have to be a weepy or expensive undertaking. It can be as simple as running to the supermarket for a half-gallon of milk—whether or not you want to treat it as such is totally up to you.And won’t kill you.

YOU HAND WRITE YOUR GUESTS’ ADDRESSES…
According to theknot.com—the go-to source for every piss-ant wedding tradition every concocted—it’s in bad taste to stick computer-generated address labels on the outside of your wedding invitations. One of the few things Joe and I both agreed on was that we wanted tidy-looking envelopes with people’s addresses printed on transparent labels. Had we never nosed around The Knot looking for font suggestions, we’d have printed off 150 transparent labels in what we thought was an attractive typewriter font.

YOU WILL BE BULLIED INTO REGISTERING FOR STUPID THINGS…
Long-regarded as a thrill by newly engaged couples, registering for shower gifts sent cold chills of gluttonous consumerism down my spine. Not only did Marcie, our customer sales associate at Bed, Bath & Beyond, horde the scanner the entire time, she trailed Joe and I for two hours, steering us toward any gadget with a plug, directions and a $299 price tag. Feigning my zeal for brass toothbrush holders and bamboo shower rings, I edited my registry the next morning on the store’s website. After consulting with another newly engaged couple, I learned that the screaming match Joe and I got into over a $179 garbage can was completely par for the course.

YOU HAVE TO BUY A WEDDING CAKE SERVING SET…
Another tradition I’m not familiar with. Not only do caterers nail you with a cake-cutting fee, they also assume you’ll shell out unnecessary cash on your own Williams Sonoma serving set. Many brides register for these things. Retailers hawk them as “keepsakes.” I told my mom I wasn’t into bulbous ornamental handles on my knives and that she should go with whatever she finds marked down to $10 at Pier 1.

AND DON’T FORGET THE TASTING FLUTES…
Many engaged couples register for champagne flutes embellished with ribbons, charms and lace. Like the cake serving set, his and hers glasses are sold as mementos, often with engraving options. My parents have monogrammed toasting flutes. For years they collected dust on the top shelf of a cabinet filled the Care Bear drinking glass collection we got from Pizza Hut.

CC YOUR BRIDESMAIDS ON ALL SHOE-RELATED EMAILS…
As a journalist you’d think communication would be my forte. But it seems I’m no good at dictating what kinds of dress-shoe-hair ensembles my bridesmaids should wear. Just last week I told my future sister-in-law Jess  to purchase gold high heels and my best friend Amy to purchase brown. They both dutifully followed my orders. Whoops.

YOU CAN BREAK TRADITION WHERE YOU SEE FIT…
Wedding blogs are the new bridal magazines (and of course ours is the best right). Ask any newlywed. The Internet is swimming,drowning with posts on do-it-yourself favors, centerpieces, place cards and invitations. Looking for a rustic bouquet wrapped in twine and dried anise? Your dream arrangement is only a Google search away. Clever brides and grooms showcasing highly personalized soirees have planted wild ideas in my head and loosened the reigns on what I perceived as an industry fraught with “rules.” Thanks to the addition of a few subtle and quirky touches, I’m still chipping away at the to-do list. Jim and I are using a typewriter in lieu of a guest book. Our guests are arriving at the mountain-top ceremony via chairlift. I’m crafting bird’s nests as placeholders. And at this very moment Jim is strumming the song that will play when I walk down the aisle.

We hope Julies tips and advice with helpful, please let us know, we like your feed back.

Best Regards Peter Bruce Photo & team bELLE

When envisioning your wedding reception, do you see the beauty of early morning light dancing through the trees or an all night, all-out party? There are so many different types of wedding receptions, there’s going to be one right for your style,& your budget.At Peter Bruce Photo & team bELLE we have seen all different types of reception and and we would like to share what we have seen and some tips and ideas…

Breakfast or Brunch Reception…

If you’re having a beautiful  sunrise wedding, or just envision getting married bright and early in the morning, then you’ll want to have a breakfast or brunch reception. Traditionally, menus include breakfast classics like quiche, frittata, and eggs benedict. It’s great to have stations where guests can get food like omelets, and French toast made to order. For a touch of luxury, consider adding smoked salmon, caviar, or a carving station with ham, turkey or roast beef. Spice things up with Bloody Mary’s, Bellinis, and Mimosas. And don’t forget the coffee!

Pros… It’s inexpensive; people will drink less alcohol, and the types of food served are typically cheaper as well. If you want to get a jump-start on your honeymoon, a brunch reception perfectly allows you to leave the same day.

Cons… You may want to consider your guests, especially those who live two hours away. They’ll have to get up very early to make it to your wedding. Also, you won’t have as long to get ready in the morning.

A New Twist… Think about having a  cocktail-style brunch. Have the caterer reinvent breakfast classics into hors d’oeuvres such as mini-eggs benedict, bite sized French toast, and scrambled egg bites topped with caviar. Keep those Mimosas and Bellini’s flowing!

A Lunch Reception…

If you want a morning wedding, but need a little bit more time to get ready than a breakfast reception would allow, consider having  a lunch time  reception.

Pros… It gives  you time  to serve some of the same favorite dishes that you would at a dinner reception, for a cheaper price. You still may be able to leave for your honeymoon on  the same day.

Cons… If you don’t leave for your honeymoon that same day, you’ll have to figure out what else to do with the rest of your wedding day! Your reception might also be more staid than it would be later in the evening.

A New Twist… A picnic reception! Have the caterer (or a local restaurant) package individual meals in disposable cardboard picnic boxes. Spread out big pieces of colorful cloth and offer pitchers of basil lemonade and raspberry iced tea. Be sure to have some tables and chairs available for those who prefer not to sit on the ground.

Afternoon Tea…

If you’ve ever been to an old-fashioned high tea, you know that it’s an indulgent fun time. It’s not every day that we get to gobble tea sandwiches and cute desserts in the middle of the afternoon. Serve a variety of hot teas, champagne, finger sandwiches, tartlets, petit fours, éclairs, and of course, wedding cake. Be sure to plan your reception for the middle of the afternoon so that guests aren’t expecting a full meal.

Pros… Once again, it’s cheaper than having a dinner reception. It’s also a little different, and it’s perfect for adding hand-crafted and vintage touches.

Cons… Afternoon tea is a little girly, and so your male guests may not feel entirely comfortable.

A New Twist… Be a bit cheeky here, and serve Long Island Iced Teas (a potent cocktail) along with the other tea offerings.

Champagne and Cake Reception…

This is probably the least expensive of all  types of reception, and it’s what was once the norm for most weddings. Get everyone after the ceremony for a bit of cake and a few toasts. But don’t ask your guests to get in their cars again. Have your reception in the garden of your ceremony venue, or even right in the same room. I also suggest that you put on your invitation “champagne and cake to follow” so that guests will know there isn’t a meal.

Pros… Did I mention already that it’s cheap? If you’re not a fan of big crowds or lots of mingling, a champagne and cake reception is often short and sweet.

Cons… Some guests might expect more. You might find that it’s over far too fast for your liking! And you’ll have to skip out on some of the traditional aspects of a wedding reception.

Cocktail Wedding Reception…

Cocktail receptions can be elegant and stylish, and allow your guests to really mingle and meet each other. They tend to be a bit more relaxed than a sit-down meal, and often feel like a great party.

Pros… If your venue is small, cocktail receptions allow you to have more people. They’re typically shorter than a sit-down meal, and they allow you to really circulate and enjoy the party.

Cons… While you might anticipate that a cocktail reception would be cheaper, your guests will likely drink more than at a dinner reception. Since most people won’t be seated, some guests will have trouble seeing events like the first dance.

Dinner Wedding Reception…

The most classic and formal type of wedding reception, a big  sit-down or buffet dinner allows you time to really celebrate your wedding day , treat your guests, and still have everyone up on the dance floor afterwards. You’ll start with a cocktail hour, then proceed into an adjoining room for dinner, followed by dancing, cake cutting, bouquet tossing and more.

Pros…The  guests will feel like you really went all out, and feel special. You won’t feel rushed or hurried yourself.

Cons… Typically, this is the most expensive type of wedding reception. You might also feel a little sad that your wedding night in the hotel room is starting so late! (wink wink say no more).

A New Twist… After an hour or two of dancing, your guests might have worked up an appetite again. Serve a “surprise” treat at midnight of packages of donuts or cup cakes , an early breakfast, or even fast food.

We hope this gave you some great ideas and maybe something different to consider, please let us know

Regards  Peter Bruce Photo & team bELLEThink

1. Total Lack of Personality…
   The number one biggest mistake we see is a wedding devoid of the couple’s own personalities. Now, I’m not saying everyone has to have a theme wedding, but if I see one more wedding with the standard “Love is patient” reading, or where it doesn’t seem as if the couple had a hand in the décor, menu, or music, I’m gonna scream. This is the most important day of your life – it should reflect your life and style.
2. Throwing away Money…
   The wedding industry is just that – an industry. So while there is a lot of good advice out there, there is also advice from people who’ll profit from it. Be careful you’re not spending money where you don’t need to – whether it’s being talked into a more expensive wedding dress, or having a limousine when your wedding and reception are at the same location. Make sure you know your budget, what’s important to you and what isn’t.
3. Forgetting What a Wedding Really Is…
   The wedding ceremony is the main event of the wedding and  the reception is just a celebration of it. Make sure you’ve put enough thought into the music, readings, and vows that will make your wedding ceremony memorable.
4. Not Knowing the M C…
   There are two people whose personalities are almost as important as the couple getting married – they are the MC of the ceremony (often the officiant) and the MC of the reception (often the DJ or band leader.) Let’s face it, if your officiant is boring and dry, your wedding ceremony is going to be boring and dry. And if your DJ is super cheesy, you’re going to be doing the chicken dance. Make sure that your personalities mesh well with these two people, and that you feel listened to and respected.
5. Thinking ahead “It Could Never Rain on MY Wedding Day”…
   So many couples forget to plan for things going wrong,hopefully they won’t. If you’re having an outdoor wedding, make sure that you have an alternate location in case of rain. Give a trusted person a list of vendors, phone numbers, and expected time of arrival so that you won’t be caught 10 minutes before the wedding without the bouquets. Bring a bridal emergency kit for last minute snafus.
6. Forgetting the Meaning of the Word “Budget”…
   You started off well, figuring how much you could save, how much parents would give, and what you already had in your bank account. But before you knew it, you spent twice what you budgeted for apparel on shoes alone, and the caterers laughed at you when you told them the food budget. At this point, a lot of couples would just throw costs out the window, and wind up starting a new life together thousands of dollars in debt. Instead, use the budget as a tool to figure out what you can cut, what you can save and where other income might come from. Not only will budgeting help you afford your wedding, but it’s an important skill for your married life.
7. Getting Trashed the Night Before the Wedding…
   Whether your friends have mistakenly planned the bachelor/bachelorette parties for the night before the wedding, or you plan to drink through the rehearsal dinner, the last thing you need is to wake up with a headache, puffy skin, fuzzy head, or worse, an upset stomach. Do yourself a favor, skip drinking the night before your wedding.
8. Being Inconsiderate…
   Yes, it’s your wedding, and your special wedding  day. But you need to take other people into consideration as well. After all, a good host puts others needs front and center. Think about what you are asking. Is what you need the wedding party to do fair? Have you been clear about your expectations about level of commitment? Will your guests be forced to stand around for over an hour while you take pictures? Will they be comfortable in the weather or have you thought to provide bottles of water, fans, and/or wraps and heaters? Do guests know what to expect? Are you planning your wedding for a holiday weekend when most of your in-town guests wish they could get out of town?
9. Not Involving Your Better Half…
   It is 2006. Wedding planning can and should be the domain of both people, rather than just de facto delegated to the bride. I suggest setting aside a regular weekly meeting time to talk about new ideas, research that you’ve done, and set wedding-related goals for the next week.
10. Totally losing  wedding Perspective…
    Don’t forget to keep your eye on what’s really important to you about your wedding. Don’t get bogged down in so many small details that you don’t spend enough time on what’s important. If something goes wrong, try your best to take deep breaths and think about the big picture. Above all, keep a  sense of humor and have fun.
    

    And remember,just have fun

We hoped this has helped you NOT make mistakes on the biggest day of your life. Please let us know.

Best wishes  Peter Bruce Photo and team bELLE

Wedding season is here and we see a lot of bridal dresses,but no one ever talks about the guests, WHY. Guests do you know the proper way to dress for weddings, well Peter Bruce Photo & bELLE fine weddings are here to help a little. Brides pass this on to your guests

Yes of course  there are some etiquette rules for dressing for a wedding. A wedding is not just a fun party, it is a very special occasion for the bride and groom and you want to honor that for the couple. Here are some tips to make sure that you are always well-dressed at the weddings you attend. This is a no brainer never, ever wear white. Even if the bride is not wearing white, you still do not want to wear white, and you would not know that the bride is not wearing white until you got to the wedding anyways. It is the number one rule for dressing for the a wedding.

If the wedding is at a place of worship, you want to make sure that you are properly dressed. This means that certain areas of your body are properly covered and you do not look like you are going to a club. If you have a strapless dress, you may want to wear a wrap or a cardigan until you get to the reception. Even at the reception you still want to look modest. No one wants to see your butt or boobs hanging out at a wedding.

Remember that it is always better to be overdressed than underdressed. Never, ever wear jeans to a wedding, unless you are told to.

Even if it is a casual outdoor wedding, you can find a nice pantsuit or a cute sundress to wear. If the wedding is a formal event, you may want to avoid wearing any pants and stick to a dress unless you have a nice fancy pantsuit. On the other hand, do not chose this fancy ball gown either to wear. You do not want to out do  the bride by having a better dress than hers. Wear something that you will be comfortable in and is safe.

You want to be able to move around and be able to dance in your outfit. Weddings are for having fun and you do not want to be held back by your outfit. This includes comfortable shoes also. No one will say anything to you if you wear flats or low heels to the reception so that you can be comfortable. If the wedding is during the day, you may want to skip the sequins and cocktail dress and go for a more casual look. Also, avoid wearing black to an out door  day wedding. Who wants to sit in the sun wearing black and cooking to death. Unless the invitation states the wedding is formal, most day weddings are casual or semi-casual events.

We hope this help you would be guests out there, and as always let us know

Best Peter Bruce Photo & team bELLE

Wedding experts are  full of advice, but who knows better than the person who lived the day the bride.  I have asked tons  of couples  what they would have changed.  None of them regretted having a small wedding. However, some brides confessed that they would have done a few things differently if they had the chance to do it again…
Here is  what some  brides had to say about planning their weddings day…

#1 I would have been more careful with the guest list. There were people that didn’t show up and it wasn’t really a surprise. I should have followed my gut  and invited other people that I know would have loved to have come. My advice for brides is to invite only the people you really want at your wedding.
Julie

#2 I would have made  a schedule for the day for everyone involved … Just a minor detail, but there was some very small last minute confusion, a  schedule would have put my mind at rest.
Chris

#3 The one  thing I would change would be my wedding dress. I had a big ball gown, but felt it was too much for such a small group so I went with a much simpler, understated gown. In the end, the simpler gown made more sense but I still missed the big ballgown. My intimate weddings advice is to choose the dress you really want for the day.
Kath

#4 I would have hired  a coordinator for that day to help keep things on track. Everything went really well, I just worried too much. I guess I thought it would be simple with a small wedding. I didn’t anticipate all the distractions that you have as a bride on your wedding day. In the end it was hard to stay on top of things. My advice for brides is to hire a day of wedding coordinator to keep things running smooth on the day of  your wedding.
Liz

#5  I would have hired a  coordinator, full stop . I am not a “planner” by nature so I found the whole process very difficult for me. I didn’t enjoy the planning one bit, which made me very resentful towards my fiancé.

Gail

#6 The one  thing I would change is that I would have had my then-fiancé help me more with the planning process. He has this wacky idea that I was like all those girls who have had their weddings planned forever. It’s really hard to plan something when you don’t care about colors, favors, cake, food, flowers, etc. I might have had a wedding planner if we had the  money.
Dannie

# 7 I would (have planned) it small from the start . When we started  looking at  reception sites, we found some really one-of-a-kind places that we couldn’t even consider because our numbers were well above what they could accommodate. By the time we really launched into the smaller wedding concept we were under contract with our original reception venue.
Carrie

We hope this helps and please let us know any advise you have for brides

Cheers  Peter Bruce &  team bELLE