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7 Major Questions To Ask Your Photographer Ahead Of Your Wedding

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Like it or not, photographers are key people on your wedding day because their chief duty is to capture your best and favourite moments in the most fascinating way.

After making your choice of wedding photographer(s), it is vital that you ask a few necessary questions before fully engaging their services.

Below are questions you should not miss:

1. Will You Be Available On The Wedding Date?

You have to be sure whoever you are booking to shoot on your big day is available on that day or members of his/her team are, in that case it is important to have this conversation with the entire team.

2. Do You Have Any Other Wedding On This Date?

This is also important because you would not want a photographer and  his team bolting away 45 minutes into your wedding because they have another appointment.

3. How Long Have You Been Shooting Weddings?

The above question is in no way trying to undermine the skills of the photographer but it pays to know how much experience the person you are working with has.

4. Can You Show Me A Gallery Of Weddings You Have Shot?

Having a glimpse of what kind of shots the photographer you are about to hire takes should even be your topmost priority.

5. How Much Do You Charge For Various Packages?

Knowing the prices for each of the photographer’s packages will help you know which to settle for as regards to your budget. It is also wise to ask if they take installment payments and the percentages per installment.

6. What Will You And Your Team Wear?

Having the photographer and his/her team blend into your colour schemes for the day is not a bad idea.

7. Will My Wedding Photos Be Published On Any Blog?

If you are one for privacy, expressly state it to the photographer at this point to avoid any hassles later.

Being at ease with your wedding photographer is also a thing. Make sure you are comfortable with whoever you finally choose to work with.

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These 8 Tips Will Help You Plan A Low Budget Wedding With Ease

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Weddings, especially in Africa, are mostly flamboyant no matter how much you plan to keep it low key. This may be as a result of numerous relatives, the culture, etc. However, being African or Nigerian does not mean you must spend above your budget to have a beautiful wedding.

These 8 tips will help you a great deal if you are trying so hard to avoid the heartache of having a wedding that’s ridiculously above your budget.

1. Trim Your Guest List

Although you do not want to miss anybody while sending out wedding invites, it is imperative that if you are planning a low budget wedding, you should filter your guest list as much as you can.

There is additional cost with each addition to the list. Basically you should plan the wedding for you and your spouse and not the people around.

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2. Be Mindful With Venues

This may sound a bit precarious but a reception venue is not compulsory. You could always opt for a dinner with close friends and family. This would cut down cost a lot or better yet, you could use your own home (or the home of a parent) for your ceremony, or perhaps a public park with a lovely scenery.

3. Rent / Purchase A Low Cost Wedding Gown

Renting a wedding gown may not be the best idea for most brides but it’s cheaper than getting a custom made gown. Also there’s a high chance that you would find beautiful low-cost wedding gowns to purchase.

4. Settle For Home-cooked Meals

Family member(s) who know how to work their way around meals would be of great help. You do not need a caterer to take care of your wedding food if it will cause a rise in your budget. Your friends can be of help too. Serving light refreshments instead of a full meal is not a bad idea too.

This can also work for a wedding cake.

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5. Be Your Own DJ

You don’t have to hire a professional Disc Jockey to be in charge of the music at your wedding. You can make a mix-tape prior to the wedding and hand it over to a family member who has a flair for music and get him/her to ensure your guests have a good time.

6. Precise Photography

Hiring a photographer for the entire wedding is not exactly necessary. Get one for the ceremony and part of the reception to capture the essence of the event. This should slash cost.

7. Help Over Gifts

Rather than accept outrageously expensive gifts from wealthy family members and friends. You could ask for help instead, it won’t hurt.

8. Be Picky With Vendors

Whether you like it or not, you have to accept some vendors will charge fees that are way beyond your budget. If you have a tight budget, stick to the vendors that suit your budget.

It doesn’t matter if you have a blank cheque for your wedding or you are planning on a fixed budget, ensure you have a memorable one surrounded by people you love and yes, Iludio planning tools can readily come to your rescue if setting up your wedding budget is more dicey than you expected.

 

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