In the calendar of event of most families, a wedding ranks very near the top of the list in terms of its significance. To the parents of both the bride and groom, who these days often share the costs of the reception, the marriage of their children is also the motivation for single most expensive celebration they ever hold. And in the weeks, months, and years following the marriage day, after all the tensions and anxieties are long forgotten, it is the portfolio of wedding photographs that will most vividly recall the excitement, happiness, and fun of the day.