Wedding photography includes pictures of the couple before the marriage, as well as coverage of the actual ceremony and reception. The two approaches in bridal photography are traditional and photojournalistic. Traditional bridal photography consists of classically posed images. In this approach, there is much interaction with the photographer on the day of the wedding. In the photojournalistic approach, the images recorded are much more subtle with less photographer interaction. These two approaches are the two extremes of photographic styles. Today most photographers will side with one of the two styles.

When you are hiring a bridal photographer to shoot your special day, there are a few things you should keep in mind. Every photographer possesses an individual style. There is some research you should do before you decide who you want photographing your wedding. It is recommended to start looking for the right photographer well ahead of time. If you are hiring a wedding photojournalist to cover your wedding, it is recommended that you focus more on the creative side than on the business process involved. One shouldn’t be concerned about comparing various package details or the number of prints he is going to get. Once you have chosen a photographer for the job, take care of all minute details then and there so that the photographer you hired is not preoccupied about with thoughts of collecting his payment, on the wedding day.

Always remember NOT to give constant direction to the professional you have hired. Nobody wants to be pushed around, not even your photographer so ask your guests to be polite as well. No photographer likes to be directed as to what to shoot and how to do it. The more there’s third party interaction, the less creativity in the photography. Sometimes the relatives and friends are so preoccupied in instructing the photographer that they almost miss the entire wedding.

As always, trust is a major factor that affects your relationship with the photographer. Not everything can be controlled on your wedding day, so you will need to come to terms with that. That’s another reason why you hired a professional to capture all the beautiful moments of the wedding day.

Don’t forget to feed your photographer. On a interesting point – always make sure your photographer is fed! He would be the last person you want to starve. Do not give your photographer long lists of things to do. This would distract him from what you actually hired him to do.|He might not get what you actually hired him to do, done.

The first thing that comes to mind while discussing a marriage is its venue. The venue, whether old fashioned or modern, always sets the tone for the wedding, which in turn is reflected in the photographs.

The couple’s expectations must clearly be communicated to the wedding photographers, whose job is a very important part of the wedding. An established bridal photographer should know how to capture the beauty of the bride and the venue in his pictures. Paying simultaneous attention to the bride and the venue is something that only experienced wedding photographers are able to achieve.

Each venue has its own features and unique aspects that are unlike other venues. Some people go for a traditional religious wedding in the church or other houses of worship, while others may want to go for something much more modern. Religious venues are undeniably very pictorial because of their architectural splendour and are a delight to all kinds of wedding photographers.

But it is not that simple to get the correct marriage photographs inside most venues. The vicinity of the venue can be looked for a beautiful outdoor site that can be used to shoot the bridal and wedding photographs in this case. Experienced bridal and wedding photographers, by virtue of their vast experience can guide you well in your search for the right venue.

Selecting the venue, although most critical, is just one of the numerous considerations you must keep in mind to get the ideal wedding and bridal photographs. Most great venues have some kind of natural beauty about them and the next step for wedding photographers is to enhance that beauty. Much rests on the skill and ability of the photographer, so the more skilled he is in his art, the better he will be able to meet your expectations.

The Mansion at Maple Heights

The Mansion at Maple Heights is a turn of the century English Manor Home, built in 1903 for Ted Berger, a prominent Pittsburgh businessman.

The interior of the home was detailed with the finest of dark oak paneling and hard wood floors. The library, foyer and landing of the grand master staircase are stunning with leaded glass and stained glass windows which illuminate this spectacular space with light. The large living room was used as a music room and is adorned with regal crown molding and an ornate limestone fireplace. The dining room has many period details including a cleverly hidden speakeasy that was used to hide liquor during Prohibition.

In all its splendor, The Mansion at Maple Heights is reborn as Pittsburgh’s newest and most sophisticated event rental facility and bed & breakfast. The warmth of its original magnificence remains – enhanced only by brilliant chandeliers that provide a stunning backdrop for affairs big and small.

Kick back with a martini in the library, exchange vows under a tent on the manicured grounds, add an historic twist to corporate retreats. The Mansion at Maple Heights is the Grand Dame of the Pittsburgh event scene – with a first rate production team that can make any of your dreams or ideas come to life.

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Letizia Events Planning & Venues

About us:
“Letizia Events” is Israel`s stop for all your event planning needs.
We offer you a complete range of party planning, services for
sophisticated private events and corporate meetings.
Whether you are planning an event for 50 or 2000 people,
our team of professionals will make sure your program
comes off without a hitch. All of our events whether they be weddings, bar mitzvah, celebrations,
corporate, or personal, are custom-designed to suit the individual needs
of each particular client.

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The Mount Zion Hotel

A boutique hotel in a spectacular historical setting, the unique Mount Zion Hotel overlooks Biblical landscapes and exudes a distinct, incomparable charm that makes a stay in any one of its luxurious rooms truly unforgettable.
The Mount Zion Hotel can be found on the outskirts of the Old City in west Jerusalem, and this premier location provides guests with stunning views of, among other features, David’s Tower, Mount Zion, and the Hinnom Valley. The hotel is within easy walking distance of the city’s main cultural, historical, and religious sites, and offers easy access to the best restaurants, shops, and public gardens. As a living part of Jerusalem’s proud history, the Mount Zion Hotel reflects an eclectic combination of cultural styles, making a stay in this beautiful hotel part of the complete Jerusalem experience.
The Mount Zion features 117 guest rooms, 20 luxurious suites in a variety of styles, a spa and fitness center with an outdoor swimming pool, meeting spaces suitable for business use, and a large banqueting garden with panoramic views.  Perfect for conferences, weddings, and receptions, the Mount Zion Hotel is the ideal choice for any vacation or event.

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The Marley Resort & Spa

Welcome to our home away from home. Marley Resort & Spa is a luxury boutique resort and spa located on Cable Beach, Nassau, Bahamas.  Sixteen uniquely-designed rooms and suites; Natural Mystic Spa; Marley’s Boutique; Simmer Down Gourmet Caribbean Restaurant and Stir It Up Bar awaits you.

We invite you to visit what was once our private haven, be enveloped by the sweet Bahamian breeze and take in the mysticism of our family’s life and music. This is where we spent our summer mornings and warm winter evenings.  Wake up to the sound of ocean waves and the scents of delicacies prepared by our award-winning chefs.

Spend the afternoons revitalizing in the sun on our secluded beach or by our two free-form pools. As the sun sets, stop by the Natural Mystic Spa for a herbal bath, or sit back with a cocktail at our Stir It Up Bar. Whatever your plans, we’ll take care of you.

One Love, One Heart in Only One Place…Marley Resort & Spa.

The Marleys

Marley Resort & Spa was formerly a private vacation home for the Marley family. Bob and Rita Marley discovered this former governor’s mansion on a visit to Nassau, while they were recovering from an assassination attempt in Jamaica (1976). The property’s lush gardens and oceanfront location provided a respite for the Marley children to balance with life in the mountains of Jamaica.

When Rita first inquired about the property, a staff member of the previous owner warned that the house would never be sold to a Black person. Staying true to her strong character, this warning did not sway her. In 1982, Rita purchased the home, and for 16 years Rita and their children spent holidays and summer vacations together in Nassau. In 2004, they planned to renovate the home for the growing family, but once the process started, Rita decided that this retreat should be a home away from home for everyone.

Rita Marley played a pivotal role in remodeling the home into a resort for all to enjoy. Her passion for mind, body and soul preservation gave birth to the Natural Mystic Spa and its focus on holistic renewal.  Mrs. Marley’s Afro-Caribbean aesthetic helped shape the room designs and adherence to feng shui. Daughters Stephanie and Cedella sourced the hand-carved furnishings, exotic fabrics, art, and dramatic carpets from Africa and the Caribbean, recreating the style of the original home.

The rooms in the main house were occupied by the Marley children: Sharon, Ziggy and Cedella stayed in the annex of rooms (Misty Morning and Mellow Mood) above what is now the Natural Mystic Spa, while the younger ones bunked in the main house overlooking the interior terrace (Positive Vibration and Lively Up Yourself).  Rita’s room, now the Royal Rita suite, remains most like the original: comfortable and elegant. Easy Skankin’ (a Jamaican phrase used to describe the dancing associated with reggae music) was the room for specially invited guests.

The historic music gallery was once the dining room that connected to the kitchen, then manned by “Mama Lur” (Lurline Pile), who whipped up Jamaican favorites like Ackee and Salt Fish breakfast for the family. She is now the signature Jamaican cook at Simmer Down, the restaurant at Marley Resort & Spa.

“We always ate together,” says Stephanie Marley, an owner and director of the resort.  “The kids would all gather on the terrace. There was always music and laughter in this house, and we do everything to ensure that carries on.”

A haven for relaxation and renewal, the Natural Mystic Spa occupies a cozy nook in the west wing of the main house with signature service rooms and herbal baths. Sister Iyata, who provided spiritual and physical care for Bob’s mother (Cedella Marley-Booker) for more than a decade, comes from time to time to ensures the philosophy of holistic wellness and Jamaican warmth are fused into every visit. We provide a warm greeting along with signature massages, and provides a respectful return to traditional healing and care.

In 2007, the Marley’s built an extension to house the garden rooms and suites, as well as the Marley Boutique. Before renovation, that area was a plant nursery and garden tended to by “Nana” Rita herself.

Marley Resort & Spa’s lion logo relates to many facets of Marley life. The lion is an important symbol used in the Rastafari religion, relating to Emperor Haile Selassie and the Lion of Judah, and has carried over to reggae music and culture. Throughout the Legend’s career, the lion was referenced frequently in album art and lyrics.  “Nana” Rita, the matriarch of the family and an astrological Leo, is also honored by the presence of the lioness sculpture that adorns the property.

The music, the history and the way of life celebrated by the Marley family is woven into every aspect of the Marley Resort & Spa, and their influence continues in the mystical energy of the resort today. They often visit the resort for a little R&R of their own. Guests can find themselves sitting down for dinner with Rita at the next table or waking up to Ziggy strumming a song on his guitar. After all, it’s still their home, and the legend lives at Marley Resort & Spa.

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