HOT TOPIC Local experts offer stellar advice on wedding dilemmas PLANNING SOS We’ve just started wedding planning, and I’m slightly confused about what a celebrant does! Can you help? In a registrar-conducted civil wedding ceremony, you won’t have any say over important elements of the wording. For instance, you might not be religious but a family member would like a prayer included, which isn’t permitted in a council-conducted wedding ceremony. Or perhaps you wanted to include elements of two religions you follow. In addition to this, offices in town halls aren’t always to everyone’s tastes, so many people choose a venue of their own. Booking a council registrar to the chosen venue can seriously limit the dates or times you had in mind. Plus, you likely won’t meet the person conducting your wedding ceremony; it will be whoever from the local authority is available on the day’s rota. By choosing a celebrant, you control who conducts your ceremony for a full planning meeting before the big day. You can also speak several times to create the perfect ceremony that’s personal to you both. Charlotte Roscow Charlotte Roscow - Civil Ceremonies www.charlotteroscow.co.uk FINDING THE ONE What questions should we ask our photographer before booking? I’ve always believed there are two questions to ask before booking a photographer. Firstly, does the photographer’s style fit what we’re looking for? This speaks for itself, as photography as an art is subjective, and ultimately, the first thing a couple will be attracted to is what they see. Check what packages they offer, if any, to fit your budget. Money is always a taboo subject, but it’s an important one to have in the world we live in today. As long as you strike a great balance between getting what you want and paying for quality, this should be an essential part of the decision-making process. Scott Hammond Scott Hammond Photography www.scotthammondphotography.co.uk www.scotthammondphotography.co.uk https://angelswithdirtyfacesphotography.com EXPERT ADVICE 67
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