Marry the Photographer Make the Commitment

What do I do once Ive asked all of the questions?

By now you've probably spent a good deal of time with the photographer. His time is money, the same as yours. Realize that in the long run someone has to pay for the hours each photographer spends as a consultant. Keep his (and your) expenses to a minimum by going to the meeting with the photographer prepared to leave a deposit to confirm the date. Before you do, however, you may want to assure yourself of a few more last-minute details.

Find out the photographer's policy if the date of your wedding is changed and he/she's not available on the alternate date. Find out, too, what the policy is for an unforeseen cancellation of the date. How much, if any of your deposit will be returned? At this stage of the game, if you've really taken the time to get into some of the above questions, you HAVE to know whether or not this photographer is for you.

Be Prepared to Make a Commitment!

Hire the photographer, and reiterate the date of the wedding often. Likely, the photographer will have consultations with you prior to the wedding to discuss the events and the timeline of the day. Be very specific; do not leave anything up in the air. They will need to know exactly where to be and when, and if there is a surprise or a special event planned.

If the photographer IS for you, if the photographer IS available, and if you're convinced that it's worth the price...then make the commitment and rest assured that this is undoubtedly one of the best and most intelligent decisions you've made in planning your wedding! Then, you can move on to the other next important things, like choosing your gown, attendants, etc. You still have plenty to do. Always Check in to Ensure Your Plans Remain Stable! In the golden rule of wedding planning, don't forget. Confirm, confirm, confirm!

Your wedding is more important to you and your fianc than to anyone else. Just like Santa Claus, you want to make a list and check it twice! Double-check appointments, plans, times, reservations, etc. Even after signing a contract, you'll want to poke your head in (even over the phone) a couple of times before your Big Day approaches, just to make sure everybody is on the same page.