Bride-to-be diary: How to avoid wedding day disasters

 

wedding photographer

Photos

Your photographer is one of the biggest costs for your wedding. Some of the quotes we received were mind-blowingly expensive. And, bear in mind, in most cases you have to pay a 50% (non-refundable) deposit.

But, no matter who you book, be it the best in the business or a student photographer – nobody comes with a guarantee.

I know of a woman who hired a really good photographer but ended up with zero photos from him. Why? His equipment got damaged and the photos were irretrievable. How sad is that?!

We have booked the best photographer (her work is gorgeous) that we can afford, but we have taken her entry level package in a bid to cut back on some costs while still getting fabulous, professional photos.

My back up plan

Asking everyone to take and share as many photos as they can, all day! My closest friends will be asked to take their pics in black and white. That way, I get a mix of colour and the beautiful black and white snaps that I adore.

Don’t be one of those brides who says ‘no photos’ and ‘no social media’ – you might just regret it.

There will definitely be a few GORGEOUS pics that come from your friends.

Wedding Cam View 1

Video

For me, this was a non-negotiable. I have always wanted a video of my special day. Again, most of the quotes we received were steep.

We have chosen to go with a popular but smaller business, who came highly recommended by friends of ours. I also watched nearly every single video on their site – I cried in most (a good thing!).

They have a standard base package and you can add on any extras that you like (at an additional cost) – making your package as basic or as fancy as you can afford.

Videographers also don’t come with a guarantee.

My back up plans – yes there is more than one

Say hello to our Go Pro camera and my tech-friendly nephew.

While my man and I are getting ready (our rooms are across the hall from each other at the venue) the Go Pro will be shared between us. You literally just place it in the best position in the room and voila! it’s doing it’s job – the getting ready side of things – definitely captured.

My nephew will use the Go Pro during the ceremony and only occasionally during our reception. I don’t want him ‘working’ during the fun part. So, as long as he gets the speeches and our first dance – it’s all good. And, he is more than happy to have been put in charge of this.

My sweet mom says she is taking her video camera too (this was not my idea, but hey, if she wants to, it’s all good with me and might benefit me in the end).

And, of course, friends will be told to feel free to record videos on their phone.

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