Why a professional photographer, and why you should insure your event.

Two pieces of information that will help you get great wedding photos, but not fall foul of the expensive traps used by some companies.

 Don't rely on friends and family to photograph your wedding, do get a professional photographer.
They know exactly what to do to get the pictures you need, they are used to getting people to stand in the right place for the all important group shots without to much hassle .They understand the light conditions and have the right equipment to ensure great pictures on dull and overly bright days.

The day only happens once, make sure you have the day recorded properly.

Check out the reputations as  bad professional photographers do exist. Also look for a photographer who offers you a CD of your images, not a DVD to music, but a CD of printable images and the right to print them. This will enable you to send photos to anyone you want, and put them on Facebook or get a professional or friend to make you a scrapbook and will save you a lot of money if you plan to use a lot of photos.

Photographers  I recommend in the North West and who fit my criteria  are Steel Orchid
Lawrence Clift Photography and George and Gleyns Dawber  all offer CDs of your images. all take excellent photos and both record your wedding whilst remaining unobtrusive. Steel Orchid however will if required dress in gothic outfits if that suits your wedding theme.

I was asked recently what was the most money saving advice I can give to a bride and groom, in fact it also goes for anyone planning a large event.
                                                            

Insure your event!!  With weddings and events costing so much, you have to ask yourselves could you afford to pay for it twice. If the answer is no, or you wouldn't want to, then you really should insure your event.

What would you do if the bridegroom broke his leg at his stag doo, or your Mum or Dad are taken ill, close to the wedding ? Or if you find yourself in hospital a few days before the wedding.

There are many things that can go wrong including flooded venues and snow blocked roads but  if you are adequately insured it will mean that you can make your alternative plans without undue stress or worry.

For a £30,000 event it should cost you less than £180.00 to insure it
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My recommendation for a wedding insurance company in the Uk  is Ecclesiastical  mainly due to the fact that when a large wedding list company went bust a few years back, Ecclesiastical had the best record for paying out claims.

Check out reputations of event insurance companies before you decide which one to use.