Last minute wedding, need help with everything!

Feanor

Hi everyone

We have decided to just go for it and get married on Nov 25th this year (hoping to confirm the date with the venue at the weekend).
Very exciting but very scary also! There is alot to do

My main reason for posting here is to get help with photographers really. They are sooo expensive. I would like some nice professional photo's, but I am hoping to get them for around £500-£600. Do you think its possible? We are in Surrey. Everyone seems to be around £1500. We don't want a pre-wedding shoot either and would just like the images on a disk/usb.

The other thing is food...any ideas for money saving here but still offering a nice hot meal or buffet? Even the buffet menu's are like £20 per person!

Thanks for any help you can offer. I'm sure it won't be the last questions over the next few months!!

x

lollyb84

Hi,

I'm based in Surrey, got married a couple of weeks ago and used Hayden Phoenix and got his full package which seemed a lot cheaper than some of the others.

I don't think I can post links but if you google his name you should find his website.

HTH

FULL
This package is a full days shooting and includes bridal preparations, the service, bride/groom portraits, wedding party portraits, family & friends portraits, reportage reception shots, cake and ring detail shots, speeches, cake cutting, first dance and the band/dancing reportage shots.

- Consultation

- Full day of reportage and traditional photography.

- Up to 800 high resolution images on a disc ready to print.

- All images are supplied as high and low resolution files and in colour and black & white.

- No copyright of images.

PRICE: £650

Feanor

Wow thats brilliant, thank you for sharing! I will have a look now.

Congratulations by the way

double_mummy

once you have confirmed your date start ringing around - remember to ask for a discount as you will be filling otherwise unbooked time during the down season

use anything else that you can to haggle with

on the food side talk to local colleges and universities see if there is anyone who would be willing to do it for cost price in exchange for photos and a reccomendation

hayley11

I planned my wedding in three weeks, so don't worry, you've got ages

I posted on Facebook and Twitter looking for photographers that would come for just a few hours, I didn't want prints or an album etc. and explained I was on a very tight budget. I also rang round a few stating the same. I ended up getting an amazing deal on my wedding photographer.

MrsDrink

MATTHEW_CHESTERFIELD wrote: »

Hi there, *snip*
Matthew

Hi Matthew advertising your own company is no allowed on this site.


Feanor, when I was considering getting a photographer I googled wedding photographers on google maps to get a list of local ones. I then just sent them an email explaining what I wanted (maximum of 1hr30 mins of their time, and full images on a disc for me to use as I wished) and asked for their best price. For this (in Lincolnshire) I was getting quotes around £200-£250. But none of those who replied had this as an option on their price lists, so I would definitely recommend getting in touch with them.

Have you considered either enlisting the help of your friends/family or doing a hot buffet yourself?

Feanor

MATTHEW_CHESTERFIELD wrote: »

Hi there, we are a photography company (Matthew Page Photography) based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Our cheapest package starts from £700.00 but if you do not require a pre-wedding shoot then we would be able to take your wedding photos for £600.00. If you are interested take a look at our website or you can contact me on here.

Matthew

Thanks Matthew, I will have a look at your website.

Thanks for all the reassurance and advice guys. Much appreciated.

lollyb84

Feanor wrote: »

Wow thats brilliant, thank you for sharing! I will have a look now.

Congratulations by the way

Thank you!

And no problem at all. We haven't had the photographs through yet, but there are examples of his work on his website. As soon as ours come through, I can email/PM you a couple if you like - just let me know.

Lolly. x

PixieRae

Oh wow good luck hun!

Was going too say look on facebook, twitter in the yellow pages. Also you could ask colleges about photography & catering. xxx

rosie-lee

Please Don't forget to book the Registrar and give legal Notice of Marriage.

It is not uncommon for people to forget that you need 16 days to obtain a normal marriage licence

Feanor

Thanks so much for all the advice! I am getting very excited now

I have given the registrar a call and they have time slots on our date so thats good.

I need to get on the case with finding a dress now, eeeek!