Wedding Do-Overs

In the October/November issue of Modern Bride, Berit Thorkelson writes about her wedding do-over.  I wonder how many people wish they could do this, too.  It really is unfortunate.   It turns out Berit and her then fiancé decided to skimp on their wedding photos.  They reasoned that the photos would just gather dust and so they chose a cheap, aspiring wedding photographer.  They instructed her to get a few posed family photos.  They got exactly that.  However, after the wedding & the honeymoon came the regrets for them.  The images were not great and lacked “the day’s emotion”.  They did not order any photos, and family members were left with empty frames.

So, 12 months later, they re-inacted their wedding day by securing the hotel room, renting tuxedos, ordering flowers and had their wedding photos retaken.  This must have also included hiring a new photographer that could produce the pictures they lacked.   After all these additional expenses, they got all the pictures they wanted. 

It’s true that the photography portion of your wedding budget can seem significant.  But when you think about what you have left after the wedding, your photos will be priceless.  You will certainly treasure having quality photos, so choose wisely.   Here are some things to think about when chosing a photographer:

1. If their price is too good, remember you get what you pay for.
2. The great photographers book quickly.  Plan on booking at least 9 months to a year in advance of your wedding date, or sooner if you’re getting married during the busy season.
3. Get it in writing.   A contract protects you and the photographer and is essential when considering this day was not made to “do over”.
4. Review photographs that the person to photograph your wedding has previously taken.  As many photographers have employees or subcontractors, it is important to ensure you are looking at photos from the contracted photographer.
5. Be sure to agree on a list of poses.  This will ensure that the photographer gets all the shots you were expecting.
6. Finally, be on time on your wedding day.  This allows for a relaxed schedule and pictures that do not seem rushed.   Again, you don’t want to do it over, and allows your photographer to get the shots you want and even some additional candid shots.  These impromptu shots can be the ones you will treasure the most.

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   September 12th, 2008 at 9:29 pm

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