Source of Inspiration: Typography


I have been working on a new class project where is have to create a layout of a website for the company Nerd News. I decided to make this a scientific news online newspaper for a college university. As I was going trough different fonts to use for the texts I came across two fonts - one looks more serious and bold than the other. I am still trying to choose which one I should use for my project. I came across these fonts when I was going through online examples and it caught my attention. I think I will I will be able to also incorporate the second font - Alien League in to my blog for a better effect

Below are the two fonts:

Black Wedding: Yay or Nay?

I think it sure does bring a whole new perspective. I think brides wear a black wedding just to be different. I thought white was a must but black is now the dress shade of choice. Black is a leading trend for the fashion-forward bride who wants to make a bold statement,' said a spokesman for bridal website WeddingPath, which has more than 2,000 visitors a month.

'Black dresses embellished with lace and pearls are an attractive choice, but you can also consider black piping or embroidery over the classic white dress.'One reason for the popularity could be that some couples are having elegant evening weddings to cut down costs and so black is a good dress colour alternative, she suggests.

The trend is not as bizarre as it sounds. Brides wore different colors until the 19th century because they simply chose their best dress, rather than buy a new one.

Information was taken from@MailOnline.

Weddings In Srilanka

I have been a bridesmaid once till today and it was for my cousins wedding. We have a different elegant outfit. And my cousin was looking beautiful. The outfit structure has been passed down from generation to generation. It was an amazing experience to be a bridesmaid. It was so much fun but by the end of the day my legs were so sore because of all the pictures we had to take. Ill be posting a picture to show you the outfit work by our culture.

And that is me on the left side. It was a really amazing day for everyone. And it was a pleasure work work hard to make sure she had the greatest day!

Source on Inspiration : Color

                                                      FALL

When I started writing this blog it was fall and the colors of fall inspired me with this creation. The colors of my page and the ideal wedding consists of the fall colors starting from a range of yellow to orange to red. I found this color to be perfect with my design because to me this shade is a very calm but bright color. For me the light shades of orange are a soothing color. I think what impacted me most was the environment. I was just surrounded with the shades of these colors and I wanted to create something with it.



Here are some pictures I have taken and inspired me to use these colors.

Photographer is a MUST!

This is also a really important part of the wedding. Hire a professional wedding photographer!
Yes now you might say that you have a friend or a family friend who knows how to take pictures. But I strongly recommend you to hire a professional. they may take good pictures but you want the greatest pictures and a professional wedding photographer has the skills and the background experience in these fields which makes him the best at what he does. Here are the 10 reasons why you should hire a professional wedding photographer-

1. They have the fine art training and experience
2. They have photography training and experience
3. They have experience shooting weddings and perhaps even shooting weddings at your location.
4. They have back up equipment if by chance anything goes wrong.
5. They have professional grade equipment.
6. In general they will have more and better equipment than your amateur friend or relative. (things like speed lights, strobes, radio triggers, tripods, reflectors, extra lenses, extra camera bodies and many more..)
7.They have high quality album and print options.
8. They also have time delivery of your proofs
9. They also bring extra people with them to help out like  an assistant or a second shooter
10 finally , they have professional grade backup systems that make sure that your images will be safe.

Sources of inspiration- 

                                                                           MOM

I have always wanted to be an event planner! It has been something I loved to do! My first inspiration is my mom! She used to always participate in planning event for the Srilankan community back at Bangladesh. She used to cater for events and my sister and I used to always help her. We also used to throw alot of parties at our place and my mom used to make a huge list of all the dishes she was planning to prepare! we used to think its impossible but how she managed her time and prepared everything in order used to amaze us. I love cooking with her. And since I was a small girl I would always be interested in that field. But living in developing countries it was a tough major to do because there is always an uncertainty of jobs available. So that is why till July of this year I have been studying Computer Science. I just could not keep going because I want to something I love doing. I do not want to regret in the future because I did not take the courage to do what I love doing. I have to thank my mom for the support she has given me to do my best ! Thankyou mom

Book the Entertainment!

You want your guests to be have fun right? You do not want them to bored !
So hire entertainers to help light up the room. I will be giving you the 10 best tips on planning and booking your wedding entertainment!

1. Set out a budget- This is bit of an obvious factor, but its is an important one nonetheless. Set out a part of your wedding budget aside for the type of entertainment that you would want to be having.
2. Book Early- All bands and performers usually have alot on their plate. It is very rare that they are free for sudden bookings. There is an increased demand but a very reduced supply so they prices increase if not booked earlier. Choose the type of music you would want to listen to and make a booking!
3. Scrutinize timings- They usually get paid by the hour so even if they are setting up all the equipment they need to  be getting paid for the time. so manage your timings accordingly and let them know when they need to arrive.
4. Keep your options open-  There are many tonnes of entertainment  options so keep an open mind. It will help you to consider alternative ideas so that you will have a wider range of options.
5. Do your research- Watch videos, google bands and see the profile reviews before picking the band you want. Check their reputation.
6. Book off peak-  This is because you can get cheaper rates. book when its always less busy.
7. Explore versatility- Some musicians may have more talents and will be willing to perform different things. For example they may also be a DJ or might be  able to perform solos with an instrument
8. Themes- Choose a theme everyone will like. Ask a few family members if they would like it. Get opinions.
9. Be flexible- Sometimes you may not get what your looking for so be flexible, give them more options and see what you can do.
10. Venue- Make sure you let them know the venue because they will bring the equipment according to the place and the number of people.

Pre-wedding jitters

Is it normal?

Top 3 causes

1. The wedding day- Sometimes it is the wedding day itself that causes anxiety. They are anxious about being the center of attention. You are worrying if everything is perfect- the food , the decor, the dress, the cake... everything. Because you want everything to be perfect. During this period all you need is to be with your loved ones, Getting support for your wedding is essential. Relax and take time off, let the wedding planner do your work for you. You are paying for the paying for the event planner after all right? haha.

2. Becoming a "wife" or "husband"-  Our parents marriages are the foundation for our own marriage. So yes there sure is alot of expectations. We learn from them on how relationships work. they form the base line for us. The thought of becoming a wife or husband can be intimidating and overwhelming because you want to make sure that you do not to anything wrong and that you will have to provide for your husband or wife and later on your family. It's not an easy thing, it surely is a lot of responsibility. 

3.What is the plan? - You start thinking about your future. If you want a family, if you will be able to provide for them, will you get a stable job, If you will need a new car.

Slow down... Sit with your partner and take your time and have a casual conversation. talk and discuss all the questions, plan it openly before your wedding day because there are situations where one wants to have a baby after the marriage and the other does not so they get divorced because of all the fights regarding the matter. If it is really needed, you can get a couples counselor, they will help you get your goals straight and improve your communication skills.