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Whether your wedding officiant is your life-long pastor or if you have to hire someone to perform your ceremony, there are 12 basic questions that you'll want to make sure you ask so your wedding ceremony goes off without a hitch! Is premarital counseling required? Many religious venues require a certain number of premarital counseling sessions with your officiant. Be sure you ask this question first and get them scheduled so you are sure you can complete all required session before your wedding date.    How long is the basic wedding ceremony? This is important to know for several reasons. If you are adding  personalization into your ceremony (readings, custom vows, or vocalists) this will add time to the length of the ceremony.  If your ceremony venue is a popular one, it may be booked for another wedding after yours. You also need to let your reception venue know when they can expect your guests to arrive.   Can a unity candle or unity sand be in...

Of all the choices you make when planning your big day, be sure to spend the time to interview several photographers and make sure you select one who is a good fit for you!  The images of your big day are one thing that can keep the wedding memories alive well into the future for you and your husband.  Beware of Imposters! As the prices of DSLR cameras continue to drop, more and more inexperienced wedding photographers are entering the marketplace and providing wedding photography at cut-rate prices. However, it takes more than owning a fancy camera to make a great photographer! According to Darren Miles, a professional photographer in Naples, FL, "Wedding photographers' skills are honed and developed over years of training and experience.  Experienced photographers understand lighting, composition, post processing, communication, workflow and organization. Ultimately, their skill level and experience will be the difference between a...

Ask these eleven questions of your prospective wedding cake baker to ensure there are no unwelcome surprises on the day of the wedding (or after). Do you have a portfolio that I can review? This can give you a quick feel to see if you like their style. How do you price your cakes? Some bakers calculate the pricing per slice...others charge based  on the time to design the cake.  Also, some charge extras for embellishments, and most bakers charge extra for premium flavors and frosting. Are there additional rental fees? Make sure you understand all fees upfront before booking the baker! What are my options for personalizing the design? Check to see if they can create a custom design based on photos you provide of other cakes you admire, or details from your dress. What are my options for flavors, frosting, filling? Make sure you get specific pricing for each. Can you create cakes for spe...