i-Fairy Robot Performs Marriage Ceremony in Japan
May 19, 2010
Here’s a first and quite possibly only happen in a high-tech country like Japan. It just so happened that this couple (Satoko Inoue & Tomohiro Shibata) decided to choose a rather mechanical looking priest for their unique ceremony. The i-Fairy is actually a museum guide but the program had been adapted for weddings. The bride just happened to be an employee of Kokorro Ltd, the company that makes these marvellous robots so getting hold of one of them wasn’t a problem!
Apparently the ceremony went without a hitch so maybe robots are the way to go for marriage ceremonies of the future!:)
Original source: mashable
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Groom Tweets On Twitter To Say He’s Taking Wedding Vows
December 3, 2009
A wedding ceremony can be as formal or informal as you want it to be but Dana Hanna from Maryland, US thought it would be apt to update his Twitter status at the Alter. As people know Twitter and Facebook is all the rage and some people are sick of hearing it. However, it still makes news.
Dana’s actions were probably something that was pre-arranged but he has come under some fire on his Youtube comments. Well, I guess its the bride that now has to curb his excessive tweeting! Good luck, to both of them.
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Wedding Cakes For Geeks
December 1, 2009
We like posts like these and here’s a classy one from the Huffington Post site showcasing wedding cakes for those who like to have some fun with their geeky obessions. Fantastic stuff and very imaginative creations here
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Man Marries Video Game Character!
November 26, 2009
We’ve all heard of people marrying all sorts but a Japanese man known only as sal9000 went and married someone who doesn’t even exist in the real world! The lucky “lady” was Nene Anegasaki, who’s permanent address is a microchip inside a Nintendo DS game, Love Plus.
This bizarre union was live cast on Nico Nico Douga and all seems a little fun if a little strange (just a little bit, mind).
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5 Best Movie Wedding Scenes Of All Time
November 12, 2009
I’ve compiled a few of my favourite wedding scenes from the movies. Some are classics whilst some a downright outrageous. Enjoy!
5. Love Actually – Keira Knightley in a very Hollywood wedding scenrio
4. Wedding Crashers – Owen Wilson crashes his best friend’s wedding!
3. Pride and Prejudice – Colin Firth’s Broody Mister Darcy finally gets his lady in this classic BBC production. Elisabeth and Darcy share their first ever kiss!
2. The Graduate – Flashes of comedy, havoc and drama in the finale of this 70’s classic film
1. Four Weddings and a Funeral. Another Richard Curtis production and probably the most memorable. Full of wedding scenes and this one stars the one and only Mr Bean fluffing his lines as the vicar.
Bubbling under is the wedding scene in The Godfather which unfortunately I can not find a clip of but it is fantastic!
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Checklist for Wedding Photography on your Big Day
November 9, 2009
This is your special day and a one off as far as you are concerned. You need a wedding photographer to get things right. You don’t want the bride and groom with no feet in view or red eyed guests. Follow these simple instructions…
Build Repor with your Photographer!
You must get along with your photographer. Feel relaxed and confident that he or she is going to do a great job of taking the pictures. Understand their point of view and the way they work so you don’t feel confused on the day.
Check the small print
Once you’ve found the perfect photographer, get your booking in writing. Check the small print and make sure you know exactly what you’re getting for your money. You could even ask the photographer to sign a contract, which records your wedding date, time and place, price and any restrictions or conditions.
Decide what they should do
A good professional photographer will use his or her creative and technical skills to get the best results. Discuss the role you want your photographer to take on your wedding day. Do you want him or her to take control of events or blend into the background?
Beware of buying budget
If your wedding photographs matter to you, skimping may not pay. ‘People often make the mistake of thinking that all photographers are the same, but the photographic quality and style can vary enormously,’ says David. ‘Wedding photography is one area where you really do get what you pay for.’
Remember that your family will be charged separately for any copies they want. Look for those nice little extras too. Some photographers throw in a load of thank you cards with a small photo enclosed, as part of the deal.
Don’t forget the details
If you’ve spent a long time creating invites, menus, flower arrangements etc, you’ll want these little details captured on film too.
It’s a fantastic idea to place single-use cameras on the tables at the reception so your guests can capture their version of the day.
Practice makes perfect
Try to meet up with the photographer at the venues for the service and the reception beforehand, so that he/she can get a feel for the best settings to enhance the style of photographs. Make sure you check with your minister that there are no restrictions on photography during the wedding ceremony.
Say ‘relax’
Finally, the best advice any couple can take is try and relax in front of the camera. If you are not used to posing or smiling , make sure you grab a mirror the day before and start practising those smiles!
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