East Gippsland Wedding Planner

www.eastgippslandweddingexpo.com.au | EAST GIPPSLAND WEDDING PLANNER 2017 53 ‘ORGANIC’ PHOTOGRAPHY APPROACH Dre Chez is a photographer who has a more relaxed approach to bridal shoots. Having worked as a snapper for a decade now, Dre‘s approach to wedding photography is more organic in its approach. She likes to ensure that the talent she’s shooting is relaxed and at ease with the process, whether it be a bridal party, christening or special event. “In regards to style, you could say my photography is more TRADITIONS AT EVERY TURN Wedding traditions are found across almost every aspect of any wedding from the engagement, to the wedding, to the honeymoon. The traditions that are associated with a wedding are often sourced from ancient superstitions, with many traditions still part of the average wedding ceremony despite the loss of superstition in many cultures. So what are some of the most common ones still being practiced today? Rings: The ring is worn on the fourth finger or index finger for several reasons including that Christian priests would count the first three fingers (including the thumb) as the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit with the fourth finger for the partner. It is bad luck for the engagement ring to be removed before the wedding day, as this will break the commitment of the ring. Wedding dress: The advent of bridesmaids comes from old pagan rituals when the bridesmaid used to distract and confuse any evil spirits that may be after the bride during the ceremony. Hiding from evil spirits was also one of the reasons behind the veil tradition although there are several sources of the veil tradition, including evil spirits. The white dress is also used to represent the purity and virginal nature of the bride. Bridal bouquet: The bridal bouquet symbolises many things ranging from life, growth, and fertility with different flowers meaning different things for the marriage. Some popular flowers include: Acacia = Elegance Chrysanthemum (red) = I love you Chrysanthemum (white) = Truth Forget-me-not = True love and remembrance Gardenia = Joy Honeysuckle = Generosity Irises = Wisdom Lily = Majesty Orange blossom = Purity and virginity Orchids = Fertility Roses = Love Tulip = Love Violet = Faithfulness Wedding ceremony: The ceremony itself is rife with traditions such as “giving away of the bride” and the wedding dress, but there are many small behaviours that are steeped in traditions. Such as the need for the groom to be at the church before the bride for good luck, while the bride must not walk down the aisle on time and must lead with her right foot. Flower girls and the petals they spread are used to represent the fertility of the couple and the children they will have. Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed and Something Blue: Perhaps one of the oldest and most popular wedding traditions, the four elements are used to bring different positive aspects to the marriage. Something old: Continuity and a link to the bride’s past and family. Something new: Optimism and hope for the future of the marriage and its success. Something borrowed: Happiness shared from happily married couple. Something blue: Faithfulness, loyalty and fidelity with the blue item usually being the garter belt of the bride. photojournalistic in approach,” Dre says. “A comment I continually get about my work is that it’s very relaxed atmosphere.” “A relaxed approach generally puts the bridal party at ease too.” Dre says her speciality is outdoor photography rather than a traditional studio setting. “I tend to prefer smaller weddings, than bigger events, which suits my boutique style,” Dre says.