Flowers on your Wedding Day and their meaning

When organising a wedding, there are so many things to choose and decide upon. One way of making the organisation a little easier is to go for a theme for the day. This narrows the choices and makes it easier to choose. It can be difficult to choose an appropriate theme especially if you are looking for a sophisticated wedding. Flowers and gemstones are a great way to theme your wedding as they have been known for centuries to carry properties or alternate meanings.

So, if you are wondering what to put into your floral bouquet, or decorate your room or cake with, here is some help in the meanings of flowers in reference to your wedding day.

Rose (white) - Purity / National symbol for England

Daffodil - New beginnings / National Symbol for Wales

Acorns or oak leafs - Strength / Endurance

Myrtle - Love

Ivy - Wedded Love / Marriage

Lily of the Valley - Sweetness / Humility

Honeysuckle - Bonds of love

Apple Blossom - Good fortune

Jasmine - Wishes will come true

Daisy - innocence, beauty, simplicity

Orange Blossom - marriage , eternal love, fruitfulness

lavender - Devotion, success, luck

First Runner Up in Modern Wedding Photography Category - Northern Ireland BIPP Professional Photographers

Last night we attended the BIPP (British Institute of Professional Photographers) annual photographic competition. Very pleased to say we got First Runner Up in the Modern Wedding category ( that means 2nd to most of us LOL). Congratulations to Kris Dickson of Coleraine who got first in this category and Martin Campbell and Maria Campbell who got joint 3rd in this category. It was a great wee night in the Stormont Hotel, Belfast. The standard of photography was amazing and I have to say I was totally thrilled to pick up a second. The real winner on the night was Glen Norwood whose fashion images blew everyone away including the judges. Some of the work was very cutting edge and the best I have seen. Great night to get the creative juices flowing.

Celebrity Wedding in Merchant Hotel Belfast Northern Ireland

Professional Golfer Gareth Maybin married the stunningly beautiful Elizabeth McMeekin in a lavish ceremony in Belfast's Merchant Hotel. The morning started with Sean meeting the boys at the hotel for the "getting ready" shots. Boys will be boys and they left the Merchant Hotel quickly for a pint of Guinness in The Spaniard and a quick bet. In the meantime, Annette went to the brides home to capture the hairs, make up, getting ready and leaving home. The wedding was organised by David McConkey and his floral bouquets complimented the bridalwear and also the very chic surrounding of the Merchant Hotel. With the Chanel leather finish of the bar, the decadent surroudings and the flamboyant floral displays, the guests felt the excitment build even before the bride arrived. A jazz pianist played her into the room and I could not help but feel like the ratpack were about to perform. There is such a 50's elegance about the hotel setup. So very sophisticated and the perfect city centre venue. The cobblestoned streets, the tall buildings and general city feel allowed us to capture those trendy, funky shots along with the more elegant images we had taken earlier in the day. The Merchant has been recently renovated to cater for weddings and it is a fabulous location for atmosphere, location and photography. Here is a small selection of photographs taken on the day by Northern Ireland Wedding Photographers 4Ever Photos.

Think about it!



"I always knew I was going to be rich..

I don't think I ever doubted it for a minute"
- Warren Buffett

(2nd Richest man in the world)

1. He bought his first share at age 11 and he now regrets that he started too late!

His advice: Things are very cheap when you are young, encourage your children to invest

2. He bought a small farm at age 14 with savings from delivering newspapers.

His advice: Encourage your children to start some kind of business

3. He lives in the same small 3-bedroom house in mid-town Omaha, that he bought after he got married 50 years ago. He says that he has everything he needs in that house. His house does not have an outside wall or fencing.

His Advice: Don't buy more than what you "really need" and encourage your children to do and think the same

4. He drives his own car everywhere and does not have a driver or security people around him

His advice: you are what you are.

5. He never travels by private jet, although he owns the world's largest private jet company

His advice: Always think how you can accomplish things economically.

6. His company, Berkshire Hathaway, owns 63 companies, He writes ONLY one letter each year to the CEO's of these companies, giving them goals for the year. he never holds meeting or calls them on a regular basis.

His advice: Assign the right people to the right job

7. He gives the CEO's only 2 rules

- Rule! - Do not lose any of your shareholders money

Rule 2 - don't ever forget rule 1

His advice: Set goals and make sure people focus on them.

8. He does not socialize with the high society crowd. His past time after he gets home is to make himself some popcorn and watch TV

His advice: Don't try to show off, just be yourself and do what you enjoy doing

9. His advice to young people

"Stay away from credit cards /bank loans and instead invest in yourself and remember

A. Money does not create man, but it is the man who created money

B. Live your life as simple as you are

C. don't do what others say, just listen to them, but do what you feel good.