Choosing the perfect photographer for your big day can feel stressful. Trying to find a supplier that you get along with, that suits your budget and fits the vibe of your day can feel impossible, but don’t panic; there is a supplier out there for everyone! Once you’ve chosen your venue, start looking for your photographer right away. Especially if you’re planning a summer wedding, as photographers can get booked up years in advance. If you’re not sure where to start, when I got engaged, I looked through wedding magazines, websites and Instagram to narrow down our list to five potentials. We emailed all of them and asked for their brochures and price lists. Once they’d all responded, we looked through the images and decided on the style that we liked (the fun part) and how much we wanted to spend (the not-so-fun part). We organised video chats with two of them and felt an instant connection with the photographer who was recommended to us by a friend. He was lovely and put us both at ease right away, so we decided to hire him. If you’re feeling nervous in front of the camera, I recommend organising a pre-wedding shoot. We decided to book one, and although we were very nervous, I’m so glad we did it. It’s a great way to get to know your photographer and see how they work before the big day. Plus, you’ll come away with some beautiful images that you can use on your wedding stationery. To help you find your dream photographer, we’ve put together a feature introducing some of the region’s best suppliers. Happy planning! Melissa x Melissa Cullen, Senior Editor Your North West Wedding is solely owned, published and designed by Ellis Media and Events Ltd. Whilst every effort was made to ensure the information in this magazine was correct at the time of going to press, the publishers cannot accept legal responsibility for any errors or omissions, nor can they accept responsibility for advert content, or of the standing of advertisers or by the editorial contributions. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. Your North West Wedding is published six times a year. ISSN 2392-2802 Ready, set, plan! ADVERTISING Account Manager Amii Matthews | 01376 538 560 amii.matthews@county.wedding @CountyWeddingMagazines @CountyWeddings @countyweddingmagazines Visit us online at www.county.wedding and www.countyweddingevents.com DESIGN 01376 535 616 artwork@county.wedding ACCOUNTS 01376 535 616 accounts@county.wedding MANAGING DIRECTOR Sarah Ellis | 01376 535 602 sarah.ellis@county.wedding EDITORIAL Senior Editor Melissa Cullen | 01376 535 611 melissa.cullen@county.wedding Tom Hardy shares the latest about his role as ambassador for Jo Malone London’s new Cypress & Grapevine Cologne Intense. Read all about the latest openings and must-see honeymoon destinations for couples post-vows. Amie and Elise tied the knot at The Portico Library surrounded by their friends and family. 71 74 26 www.katemccarthyphotography.co.uk 6
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