Our experts solve your problems WEDDING WORRIES HOT TOPIC CAPTURE THE MOMENT A friend of ours had two photographers on their wedding day. What are the benefits of this and should we do the same? Having two photographers at your wedding is hugely beneficial for large weddings. This is why we shoot as a team here at Jane Stewart Photography, so we can capture every moment from different perspectives. Splitting ourselves between bridal and groom preparations, we can spend more time with each of you before heading to the ceremony. This is important if the couple are at different locations. From the moment you both arrive, one of us can be inside the ceremony venue to capture those all-important groom’s nerves to the arrival of the blushing bride walking up the aisle, and vice versa once you walk back down the aisle as a newlywed couple. Group shots are also taken quicker, especially with large weddings, as we can once again multitask to ensure no one is hanging around for ages, ensuring you can all get to enjoy the reception as soon as possible. While one photographer is capturing the ‘I dos,’ the other might be snapping the reactions of friends and family, ensuring you never miss anything from your special day. You will also receive a variety of angles and more activities that are going on during the wedding. Sarah and Nigel www.janestewartphotography.com A MEMORABLE MOMENT Our friends suggested we hire a celebrant to officiate our wedding, but we’re not sure what to expect. Do you have any advice? If you’re looking for someone to work with you to craft and deliver the perfect ceremony that’s personalised to you as a couple, to share your story, your values, your own vows or promises, and involve your loved ones in the ceremony, then a celebrant-led wedding is perfect for you. It’s important to choose a celebrant that matches your vibe as a couple, so do your research, ask your friends, look online and search wedding directories. There are many wonderful, registered celebrants in East Anglia and as you might expect, everyone is quite different. Once you’ve found a celebrant that feels right for you, get in contact with them and talk through what you are thinking and, most importantly, how you want you and your guests to feel during the ceremony. If you’re happy, book them to secure them for your day. Unlike Scotland, Wales and Ireland, in England celebrants are not able by law to undertake the legal admin side (yet) and a registrar will still need to be involved for the official paperwork. Many couples are now deciding to get this done before their wedding day or afterwards in order to have a truly bespoke and personal day. Sam and Gwyn www.alittlebirdtoldmeceremonies.co.uk www.frances-foster.co.uk www.janestewartphotography.com 61 EXPERT ADVICE
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