Michigan Bridal Planner

Helpful hints for picture-perfect weddings

If you're planning a picture-perfect wedding, make sure you have the photos to remember your special moments. The experts at Eastman Kodak Company offer the following tips to help you capture every magical memory.

Not Just One Day: For the perfect wedding photo album, don't limit the picture-taking to the wedding day - there are many important occasions before and after the joyous event that you won't want to forget. These times include shopping for bridesmaids' dresses with your friends, deciding on the perfect hairstyle to wear with your veil, and attending engagement and bachelorette parties, as well as the long-awaited honeymoon.

From Friends to Photographers: Get your guests involved with your important day by placing a one-time-use camera on each table at the reception.

Action Shots: Some of your favorite wedding photos will be the most spontaneous ones. Those photos that capture your family and friends enjoying a relaxed moment of laughing or dancing can be some of your most cherished.

Don't Go Too Far: Make sure you are approximately four to six feet away from your subjects when you take a picture. The closeness ensures that your best friend is the dominant element of the photo and that you avoid clutter.

When It's All Over: After you have developed the pre- and post-wedding photos, make a creative collage including cards, dried flowers and other mementos from the celebrations. This way, your wedding memories will be preserved for a long time.

For more information or photo tips, visit the Kodak Information Center Web site at www.kodak.com.

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