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General
information
We recommend that if
possible, both bride and groom will attend all interviews, unless the
poem is a surprise gift.
Always carry a note pad and pen to write down important information
and questions that may arise during your interview. Bear in mind that
you may find your poetry vendor on the Internet, so interviews will most
likely take place over the phone, e-mail, or even Instant Message/IRC.
In order to comparison shop and select wisely, interview at least 3
poetry vendors. There are many on the Internet.
Readings are important in your wedding, and along with the music will
set the tone for your ceremony. Few parts of the ceremony can express
your love, hopes and dreams for marriage as well as a personalized poem
read in honor of the occasion.
Start your search for your wedding poem providers as early as
possible, but after having secured both your ceremony and reception
sites. Additionally, many religious institutions may have rules about
their ceremonies, so if you desire a poem read during the ceremony and
your institution won't allow it, consider having a poem read during the
reception or at the rehearsal dinner.
Make your poetry selection carefully. This is a keepsake and may even
be part of your printed programs. You want it to represent you, your
taste and the atmosphere you want your wedding to have. This makes
choosing the wedding poem a lot of fun.
Before you start looking, you should brainstorm. As you do, take to
consideration your budget-most wedding poems will run $100 and up.
Quality should be your main concern. Budget enough so you do not risk
the success of your wedding by cutting corners.
Consider the following elements: your wedding theme type of ceremony
the mood and atmosphere you want at your wedding the location and size
of your wedding Check with your wedding reception venue --your interests
your guests who is going to read the poem
Since a poem reading can set the tone of your wedding, consider
carefully what will make yours a special, one-of-a-kind wedding event.
Click here to read a sample of a personalized poem
Complements of
Kristin Johnson
Tips for choosing a
poem and its readers.
--Is the ceremony going to be formal or informal?
For a formal traditional wedding, something more romantic and elegant
may be needed.
--If the ceremony is informal and the group is casual, a funnier poem
(with two or more readers) will work. Or you can save those humorous
verses for the wedding toasts.
--If the ceremony is long, don't opt for a lengthy poem. If the ceremony
will be average length (1-2 hours), you can select a longer poem, even
an epic!
--Consider whether you want the poem set to music. Work with wedding
musicians or select a pre-recorded instrumental piece.
--Time the ceremony so that you know how much of a window you have to
include the poem, or include the poem in the planning from the very
beginning if possible.
--Allow up to a year for composition, refinement and inclusion of your
poem. If you wait until the last minute you may be frustrated if the
poetry vendor can't come up with what you want.
--If doable, request a rough sample, 1-4 lines at most, of a possible
poem from each vendor.
How to Find Poetry
Providers.
Once you have chosen the
type of wedding site you want for your wedding, do the following:
What to
Expect of the Contact Person.
A business card of each
person you will work with.
Contact information including cell phone, email and website
address.
A policy or statement that explains what is offered and any
exclusions, rules, regulations and options.
References
A sample of poetry work
Who is the right
wedding poet- for you?
A professional wedding poet who is
made familiar with your personality, your wedding ceremony style
and your requirements
Consult with you and be open to your suggestions
be able to supply you with your desired poem
be able to provide you with alternatives and work with you within
your budget
be able to provide you with samples of their personalized wedding
poetry
Suggest different writing styles for you to choose from
be able to suggest what will enhance your wedding poem
guarantee the work and its presentation
Carry liability and performance insurance
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Nily Glaser
is the founder of A-wedding
Day.
a very popular Wedding Resource and Information Center, and a
discount shopping mall for gifts, wedding supplies and bridal
accessories.
Kristin Johnson
is a wedding poetry vendor, an award-winning writer and an
A-Wedding Day Gold Medal of Excellence Recipient who maintains her
own Web site at www.poemsforyou.com,
for her business, Poems For You. She creates keepsake custom poems
for all occasions. Contact her at kristin@poemsforyou.com.
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