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Interior Décor Styles and Trends

Making every cent count
The following three basic guidelines will assist in determining
and stay within the available budget:
• Wedding date – Do in-depth research about the cost of
venues.
• Number of guests – The number of guests invited will
play a significant role in the wedding cost. Rank them from
most important to least important.
• Dream theme – A weekend wedding in the bush or the
city? Would you like a formal, elegant or traditional style or
something more modern?
The best thing to do is to determine beforehand how much
will be available for the summer wedding. The actual planning
work can start as soon as this has been finalised.

Wedding photography and
videography trends
Over the past few years, wedding
photography and videography have
evolved massively, creating visually
stunning and emotionally captivating
trends.
Five great wedding photography and
videography trends:
• Black and white stills and video.
• Blur motion photography.
• Film photography.
• 90s – style direct flash photography.
• Candid photography and documenta-
ry-style videography.
Music for the ceremony
Use classical music and musicians
performing live for the church
service. Do not rely on pre-recorded
musical soundtracks or backtracks.
They are impersonal and need all
kinds of sound technology that
could quickly spoil the dignified
atmosphere of the ceremony.

Music for the reception
Suitable music for the reception is
just as important as the music for the
ceremony and should be planned
thoroughly beforehand with the
musicians, orchestra or disc jockey.
Include music for different dancing
styles. An experienced dance
orchestra or disc jockey can read the
audience and keep the guests on the
dance floor for the evening.

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