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Although the wedding is primarily about you and your partner making a lifelong commitment, it is important you consider your guests. Some, if not many, will travel far to attend your nuptials. Most are bringing gifts or writing checks, and pulling out their most formal clothing. Some are bringing children, which requires an extra dose of sanity as they try to keep them quiet during the ceremony, and control them during the reception. Some are elderly and will have difficulty getting around.

In planning your day, remember to take care of your guests. Make it easy for them to enjoy the day with you. They may not thank you for it directly, but you can be proud you made every effort to make the day memorable and relaxing for them.

To keep things interesting, I gathered opinions from some top wedding photographers, who, like coordinators, have an insiders view of weddings and guests.   I hope you find this article helpful.

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I wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving. May you enjoy good food and the company of family and friends. Here's hoping the pie does not burn, the turkey is cooked to perfection, and the mashed potatoes are plentiful.

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It does not need to come to this.

Alright ladies, lets get serious (this is for mothers of the bride or groom and bridesmaids too!). You want to look good in that gown, which means you want to accentuate the fabulous, and smooth out anything that may be not-so-fabulous. If you are the bride, your wedding gown is probably the most expensive piece of clothing you have ever purchased, so remember to include the cost of some body shapers in your dress budget. Not only will they help your posture and make you feel confident, proper undergarments will help take you from looking good to super fabulous in your gown.

Here is a lineup of my favorite bridal undergarments.

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Brandon Schmidt

Last week I had the supreme pleasure of speaking with Françoise Weeks, the owner of Françoise Weeks European Floral Design.  Her accent alone made me swoon.  Her warmth and charm drew me in as she conveyed her adoration and obsession with flowers.  And as you can see from these photos, she is extraordinarily talented.

In addition to her floral work, Françoise also teaches classes in floral design.  These classes are perfect for individuals as well as groups, and would be a lovely bridal shower activity or other pre-wedding celebration.

Francoise has owned her own floral studio for over 13 years, delivering flowers for weddings throughout the Portland metro area.  She was named the Top Florist of 2009 on WeddingWire, and was listed as maintaining one of the best wedding blogs by Portland Style Unveiled.  On Thursday, January 7th, Françoise will be part of the Art of Weddings show at Portland Center Stage.  There you will have a chance to delight in her floral arrangements and speak to Françoise about the flowers you are coveting for your wedding.

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Jamie Bosworth

Read on to learn more about Françoise's work with flowers.

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I want to see a blog post about undergarments that are comfortable
and flatter my shape.
I am sick of these corsets!

Have at it, I can take it.

I've finally added a comment section to my blog!

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I feel it is time to introduce myself on this blog.  First of all, I was named Elizabeth because it was my Mother's favorite name for a girl.  She used to name all of her dolls Elizabeth.  And since she went through the pregnancy and labor part, my Dad happily went along with it.  My middle name Ann is after my Dad's mom, who lives on Long Island, New York .  However, my last name is not Events--that would be too perfect, wouldn't it?

Believeing you can tell a lot by what a person loves, I decided I would share some of my favorite things.

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Let them toast you again, this time with mimosas.

 

Winding Down The Festivities

If you're not planning on being on a plane the morning after your wedding, you may want to host a postwedding brunch.  It is a nice way to spend a bit more time with family and close friends, especially those who came from out of town to attend your nuptials.

A postwedding brunch is typically hosted by the bride's parents, and the guest list can be intimate (family only) to grand (the entire guest list).  Invitations can be formal or informal, it is completely up to you.  For our postwedding brunch, we sent an Evite.  You can also include a card with your wedding invitation.  Do remember to track the RSVPs, especially if you will be required to book  a certain room size at a venue, or give a headcount to the caterer.

The typical start time of a brunch would be between 10:00am and 12:00pm, and you should expect it run for no more than two hours.  You will likely be tired after a all the festivities the day before, so give yourself some time to rest up and get refreshed.

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