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VENDOR OF THE MONTH- Jose Reyes Photography
I am a huge fan of Jose Reyes Photography. Jose Reyes Photography earns the ‘seal’ for fave vendor of Madison Affairs. Jose Reyes Photography is located in Nyack, NY.
Following a sweet combination of traditional and photo journalistic style, Jose Reyes shoots wedding photographs that are romantic, spontaneous, and light, capturing the true sentiment of each moment. He knows exactly how to work with your Bridal Party to ensure that all of the fun moments at your Groom and Bride Prep, and the Photo Session post Wedding Ceremony are so fun and simply unforgettable. And when it’s just the Bride and Groom, guaranteed that you will love the edgy and sexy photographs that you will look back on and treasure. Jose Reyes has been a pleasure to work with each and every time. Whatever it takes to get that special shot – you name it, he’s on it; he gets it done. He is simply so comfortable with performing his work that each beautiful shot is captured effortlessly. I am only surprised time and time again on how his work seems to just evolve artistically on so many different levels. All of my clients tell me how working with him is such a charm, ease and relief. So cheers to you, Jose Reyes, on your excellent work in photography, and congratulations on receiving the 2010 Bride’s Choice AwardTM for Photography, as presented by WeddingWire.com.
The Wedding Ceremony Rehearsal
The Wedding Ceremony Rehearsal – how should it flow exactly? So it’s getting close to that time. Wedding time! But before the big day you and your bridal party will need to rehearse exactly what to do on wedding day. Know what to do and look out for:
- Bride and Groom, Maid of Honor/Matron and Best Man chairs
- Proper alignment of bridal party for Wedding Ceremony Processional and Wedding Ceremony Recessional
- Wedding Ceremony Processional and Wedding Ceremony Recessional cue from music director
- Wedding Ceremony Receiving Line and its proper lineup
- Proper alignment of bridal party for Post Wedding Ceremony Celebration
And these are just a few points to go over. There is still other information to gather and activities to rehearse. Depending on what exact other special details are part of your Wedding Ceremony, your Wedding Consultant or Wedding Coordinator will double check on how exactly to place your reserved signs on the pews or chairs, where to keep copy of the ceremony readings, walk-through of specific responsibilities for honored guests, such as ushers, readers, and greeters, among others. Just as importantly, your Wedding Consultant or Wedding Coordinator will learn about specific regulations on ceremony site premises and share with all participating vendors on Wedding Day to create alignment behind all activities, checking off all necessary points to ensure your Wedding Ceremony Rehearsal is properly supervised.
Do I need a Wedding Coordinator?
Do I need a Wedding Coordinator? Here’s your answer…It’s a big day. It’s a special day. There has been so much planned up to date and so many details coordinated. And there will be so many things going on that day; how do you know if you need the extra help of a Coordinator? Well here’s the scoop. Coordinators are great in helping you stick to your event timeline. They communicate consistently with all of your contracted vendors on wedding day to help ensure each special activity begins and wraps up by a specific time. This is huge in helping your day flow nicely and helping you enjoy your special day to the fullest. Remember, if you run very late from the beginning, that pattern will continue to run the same way throughout the rest of the day. At some point the party must unfortunately end, and it only means a late schedule will cut into your dinner and dance time, and the time that you get to share with family and friends. Coordinators also check in ahead of time on event day with key vendors such as transportation and all deliveries to ensure they make good timing. More so, if you hire a really hands-on coordinator he or she will be in consistent communication with you months prior to your event. And that means their checklists and regular follow-ups will help you keep sane during this ‘just as special’ time, giving you even more bang for your buck. Now remember, the reason why you hired all of your vendors is because you trusted them to do their best job on event day. But if you do not have or want any special friend or family member to check in with all vendors, ensure the correct amount of plate settings are placed, call the bakery when delivery for your cake seems to be delayed, and take care of any other mishap, then hiring a Wedding Coordinator will help in giving you that peace of mind…all so that you and your loved ones enjoy this special day into which you have put so much effort.