Your wedding photographer and videographer will create the visual memories or your wedding that you will treasure forever. Not only that, many couples are so keyed-up and excited on their wedding day that later they don’t remember many of the details of what happened at the ceremony or reception. They actually “see” their wedding for the first time in the photos and especially the video. It is the fact that your wedding memories cannot be brought back without the excellent work by the wedding photographer and videographer. Here are some key factors that you can use to locate a right one from the photographers’ and videographers’ portfolios.

1. Personal Reference

Choosing a photographer and videographer is more difficult than many of the other decisions you make about your wedding. This is one place where you cannot see the finished product before paying for it. When you make your choices you will be largely acting on faith. Ask any friends who have been married recently if they were happy with their photographer and videographer. A personal reference from someone you trust is worth a lot. Please also note that the photographer and or videographer will be spending a great deal of time with you both, and especially with the bride. The photographer is with the bride from the time she is getting dressed until you both depart for your honeymoon. Select a person not only for their professional work but also for their personality.

2. Photographic Style

When you review the photographers’ and videographers’ portfolios, look at them with an eye toward the photographic style. Photographers especially often like to work in a particular style such as formal, classic or candid. You are looking for a photographer who likes to work in the same style as the style you want for your wedding. If a photographer’s specialty is candid photos and you want formal photos, chances are you will not be happy with the results. Yes, a photographer may be able to work in a style that is not his or her first choice but you are far better off with someone who enjoys working in the style you want.

3. Asking for an Actual Photographer

Be sure you ask who the actual photographer will be. Unfortunately, many studios show portfolios by their best photographers and then send someone else to shoot your wedding. You want to see the portfolio for the photographer who will be at your wedding. It is also important that you meet that photographer in order to see if it is someone you feel comfortable with and to see how he or she presents himself or herself.

It’s a definite plus if a photographer has shot a wedding and reception at your location previously. That means she or he is already familiar with the angles and positions that will give the best results.

Here are some tips on how to find the most fabulous earrings for your wedding day.

There are a variety of things to keep in mind about selecting bridal jewelry sets in general, and earrings in particular. Your earrings should suit the style of your gown, complement the shape of your face, and coordinate with your bridal headpiece, as well as with any other wedding jewelry that you may already have.

Even for those who are not normally love to shop, selecting the perfect bridal earrings can be a straightforward assignment, if you break the thought process down into manageable steps.

A formal evening wedding has a very different flavor than an informal reception at a public park, which will be different from a tropical beach wedding. Your bridal jewelry should seem appropriate for the location.

If your wedding is formal, plan on shopping for very sparkly earrings, such as Swarovski crystal chandelier or drop styles. The relaxed park wedding would call for something like a pretty sterling silver dangle to frame your face, while keshi or coin pearl drops look wonderful at the beach.

Many bridal gowns have special embellishments that can be enhanced with the right accessories. If your gown features beautiful silver embroidery, look for earrings that are handcrafted in sterling silver. Brides who have chosen dresses that have tiny seed pearls stitched to the bodice can bring attention to this lovely detail by selecting radiant pearl bridal jewelry.

When selecting your ear baubles. Brides who are wearing strapless gowns will find that a bolder earring, along with a fabulous necklace, looks best to fill in all that open space. On the other hand, if your gown has a shoulder with heavy ornamentation, like an oversized organza flower or bow, you need to make sure that your earrings are short enough not to get tangled up in the gown’s accent.

Finally, pay attention to how your hairstyle and earrings work together. Soft, romantic hairdos call for dainty feminine accessories, while earthy flowing waves will look better with something a bit funkier.

If you find a truly spectacular pair of earrings, you may just want to consider wearing your hair up to really show them off. It is all about turning your entire wedding day look into one that will make you look your most stunning on that memorable day.