Wedding experts at the Fellows Riverside Garden Bridal Fair on Sunday spelled out wedding musts:

Wedding experts at the Fellows Riverside Garden Bridal Fair on Sunday spelled out wedding musts:

“Brides should put more makeup on than normally because it looks better on camera. We tell people to be themselves, laugh and have fun, because photos shouldn’t look posed. Let personality show and be candid.’

— Heather and Dawn Marie DelPrincipe of DelPrincipe Photography

“With cakes, there is no limit to what can be done. Whatever the bride wants, she should know it’s possible.”

— Devin Bennett of Clarencedale Cake

“Don’t wait until the last minute to book music. Don’t make it an afterthought.”

— Teri Thomas of Classical Strings

“If an outdoor wedding is what the bride is thinking, she should come on a weekend and see other weddings as examples.”

— Janis Savich, visitor services at Fellows Riverside Garden

“Go bigger. It’s a lot easier to maneuver in a Mercedes van than in a normal limo.”

— Mindy Slaven of Affluent Travel

“Have invitations in with plenty of time. It takes five days to put calligraphy on 150 envelops.”

— Judith Masucci of Creative Calligraphy

“Do a practice on hair and makeup. It’s good to know the person who will be doing your hair and makeup on the big day.”

— Ann Marie Sears and Ashley Ratkowski of Shine!

“Start early. It helps to have colors and the dress picked out so its easier to match flowers to color and style.”

— Robert and Amy Harris, of Renee’s Flowers and Adgate & Son Florist

“We like for brides-to-be to sit down with us personally and go over the menu.”

— Steve James of The Fifth Season Banquet Center & Catering Co.