HOT TOPIC Wedding worries Our experts solve your problems PICTURE PERFECT What should we take into consideration when booking our photographer? There are many things to take into account when looking for your photographer, but here are a few of the main ones: Are they busy? Do they post new work on their social media pages and websites frequently? Ask to look at previous galleries. An active photographer is a busy photographer, and that brings experience for every eventuality, whether it be rain or shine, and also some amazing creative images and ideas. They will know what’s happening before you do. This may be the first time you have done something like this, but for a good photographer, it may be their 500th. Do they have great reviews? It takes time and effort to leave a review and only truly happy customers will go that extra mile and sing the photographer’s praises. If they do not have many reviews, then that may be something you want to take into consideration. You need to click! You’re going to be spending the whole day with the person you choose, so do you get on? It will show in the images if you have a connection with your photographer and they put your mind at ease. Are they fully insured? If they were to knock the cake over, damage part of the venue, or even not deliver your images, they must be covered. Ask what happens if they get ill? It happens so do they have a backup plan? A good photographer will have a close group of other photographers who all help each other out if need be. Do they carry spare equipment? You get one shot at capturing your once-in-alifetime day and cameras are massively complex devices and can and do fail, so it’s worth asking. Ian Gilbert | Photographer www.emotionpicture.co.uk RING-A-DING-DING My hubby-to-be and I want to wear personalised rings for our wedding. Do you have any ideas of how we could do this? Your wedding day will be one of the most unforgettable days of your life, so what better way to commemorate it and celebrate your bond than with personalised matching wedding rings? These can be anything from having each other’s fingerprint impressions imprinted on the inner or outer band, special words engraved, or symbols on the inside that only you and your partner know about. If you have a memorable location that you share, why not get a ring made with a twig (cast in precious metal) collected from this special location? These beautiful rings can be personalised even further with precious gemstones and diamonds to represent each other or your children. You could have beautifully textured sand-cast wedding bands cast using sand from a beach that holds precious memories. Both the twig and sand cast rings will be a constant reminder of your precious memories. Research the jewellery you like and find a jeweller that specialises in that style to ensure you get the best possible quality. Bethan Jarvis | Designer and maker www.jarvisandcojewellery.com www.emotionpicture.co.uk EXPERT ADVICE 51
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