RECEPTION By Invitation

Being your own wedding stationery designer has never been easier, especially with new online stationer's who offer all the options at the click of a mouse.

New online stationer's, Heritage Stationery let you design you own wedding stationery, from the initial Save the Date right down to the final Thank You cards (and envelopes too). You can match the theme of the day in just the colours, fonts and style that you want. Simply choose the typeface, the size of the card, the colour of the ink, the colour of the paper and all the details – a tartan bow? A gilded edge? You'll be guided step by step through the process and if you need advice, there is always a Heritage expert on hand to help.

If their name makes them sound like a traditional bunch, the swift bespoke service is strictly 21st century. In an era where speed and convenience rule, there is everything appealing about the ability to log on and have your stationery done in 48 hours. And fear not, Heritage don't believe a saving of time should mean a compromise in quality. Best of all you'll be getting great quality at affordable rates. Save the Date cards are £1.50 and wedding invitations with bows start at £2.25 each.

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RECEPTION Bollywood Bling

If you're planning a Shaadi, an Asian wedding with more than just a smattering of Bollywood bling, then check out this new wedding planning service.

Shaadi Wedding Services is set to provide everything needed for an Asian wedding in the North East. Owner Shaban Suleman says: “For everybody a wedding is a major family milestone but we Asians really expect a Bollywood spectacle with lavish stage sets, flowers, food and dancing. An Asian wedding can cater for up to a thousand guests and last for several days."

“Over the past six months we have sourced craftsmen to make the stages, caterers, makeup artists, flower suppliers and the scores of trades and experts necessary to arrange the perfect Asian wedding. We've also vetted the banqueting facilities at hotels, castles and stately homes all over the North East.”

Shaban Suleman adds: “When we started looking, we were amazed at the skills base here in the North East. Now that we have pulled all the talent together we are talking to traditional English wedding planners too about adding some Bollywood glitz to their weddings - who can resist the glitz and glamour?”

To find out more go to shaadiweddingservices.co.uk

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RECEPTION Getting to Know You

Choosing a photographer is not just about credentials, qualifications and wedding albums, you need to get on with each other and be able to communicate.

Your wedding day photos will to a certain degree reflect how well you and your photographer get on together. Wedding photographer Ian McGraw from Veil and Train says: 'arranging a full consultation and possibly an informal and fun pre-wedding or engagement shoot really helps put these foundations in place'.

Ian adds that involving your photographer in your wedding day plans is essential. If they know all the details, they can advise on timings for photography such as when to fit in a slot for more creative, relaxed shots as well as the formal poses. Chat to them about specific shots you want too. With the popularity of photojournalism, it is easy for family group shots to get missed out altogehter.

Work with your photographer before the wedding to understand and agree on important points, e.g. when the best time would be for your guests to take their own photographs. Communication is key to avoiding those confusing moments. Why not put the best man or an usher in charge of letting guests know what will be happening and when.

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