ple, you can have all of the first dance photos on one page and a roundup of reception photos on another. Being able to include multiple images on each page allows you to fill your allotted number of pages with more variety in both size and type of images (i.e., family portraits, candids, etc.).
Color Color works both on the inside and outside of the album. On the inside, for example, your photos might be sepia-toned or all in black-and-white with only your bouquet tinted its glorious red color. Your photo expert can guide you on the best use of color effects with your album, since it might be too jarring to have some color, some black-and-white, some sepia and so on. A great mix is customblended. For the cover of your album—and even for the matte pages—look beyond white or blue to the new range of pastels. There are even textured leather covers in rich, deep hues to complement your décor, as well as photo covers featuring your favorite shot.
Texture Speaking of covers, you have many options such as Italian pebbled leather, which is engraved with an indented design, and even a metal cover, such as brushed steel with a red matte. Accents such as silver plates can be affixed to your front cover as can an engraved silver mini-plaque with your names on it.
Additional features These designer albums can also be ordered or made to feature a photo or CD pocket where for storing extra photos, a CD of your wedding or even additional keepsakes such as a printed cocktail napkin from your reception. Of course,consider separate designs for your parents’ and bridal party albums.You can even share the fun by having them design their own, if you’d like. Either way, with today’s myriad of photo album options, everyone will get a beautiful collection of photos that they’ll be proud B&G to display for years to come. Sharon Naylor is the author of over 30 wedding planning books, including 1000 Best Secrets For Your Perfect Wedding and The Complete Outdoor Wedding Planner. www.sharonnaylor.net
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