Photographers must have food
One of the local blogs I read is Adventures in Wedding Photography (AWP). AWP is, herself, a wedding photographer. She writes occasionally about the ups and downs of dealing with brides!
Can you think of a better way to get some inside secrets about how to treat your photographer? Last Thursday AWP wrote specifically about why it is important to remember what you promised in your contract and, FEED YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER. They need food to give them energy to keep going and do a GOOD JOB photographing your wedding. You don’t want your photog to have a low-blood-sugar-induced-headache and just not feel like getting the great shots. You are paying them a LOT of money, so be kind, be considerate. They are doing a job for you that you will cherish for a long, long time, or at least while the marriage lasts. Help them help you. Be kind. You with me here?
Some caterers and venues have a special meal that they will make for you at a discount specifically for your vendors. Some vendors want to eat what you are eating. This is a common issue and should be addressed before you sign your contract. But, if for some reason you didn’t discuss this earlier and are worried, have no fear, call your photographer and ask them. It is important to remember all around that your wedding will go more smoothly if you communicate with the vendors and everyone involved. Also, if you are worried about each added expense, and dude! I am! … relax, some vendors, like my DJ, only ask for water and a soda, which is not much of an expense at all.
I’m glad that AWP wrote about this because I had sort of forgotten that I needed to feed them, I have every intention of feeding them, but eek! I think I need to send them an invitation so they can send back the reply card and indicate which meal they want.
Moral: Be open-minded. Be fair. Be considerate. Discuss with your vendors before your big day, whether or not they would like some food or beverages during the event. It’s just the right thing to do.
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