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The event takes place in English Bay at 10:00 PDT on four nights, beginning over a Wednesday and ending on a Saturday, over the bi weekly period during July and August. Each of the four performances have at least a three-day separation for preparation for the next competitor. Three companies representing their countries perform a twenty-five minute firework display set to music. A grand finale is performed on the last day by all the competitors. Similar to glamour shots, high fashion wedding pictures require a complete attention to detail. The hair, makeup, lighting and location must be set for optimum advantage. Poses must be thought out and prepared as the bride and her finery are encased within an artistic shot. And each photograph should convey emotion, yet convey a story when grouped together in an album.