So my mom came out last week and helped me with my dress decision. Really there was not much of a decision left on the dress front because I had more or less decided on the one I wanted before she came out, but I still wanted her opinion on it. After trying on the one that I was eyeing and the one that was in the runner up position, we both decided that the first one was the one. Then came the hard decisions...the veil and accessories. I have two necklaces that were passed down to me from my grandmother and great great aunt...pearls vs something sparkly. The sparkles won in that category. I also found a hair accessory that I got for half off (Score!) and my veil. I am still undecided as to whether I will wear a bracelet of some sort and I still need shoes and a garter, but other than that I think I am set.
So now on to the other things that I need to do....next up on the docket: Bridesmaid dresses, photographer and officiant...among others. Sigh!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Update: Photographers and Dress
So I have finally started doing some more planning and such. This weekend I was looking at photographers that are in and around Victoria. Most of the photographers have package prices/details on their websites, but there were a few that didn't so I decided to send them a quick note saying that I was looking at several photographers and that I would like information about their packages.
The two responses that I got were very different. The response from one photographer was a simple congratulations and an attached pdf file with information about the packages and such. The response from the other one however was a little more infuriating. The first response from second photographer was a whole list of achievements and a long drawn-out explanation that he would like to meet Jeff and I to see if we click and such and how it is important that the photographer and client click and whatever and a small mention that packages start at $950. Ok, so I agree that you want to work with somebody that you can stand working with. Nobody wants to work with a jackass. But to send a ridiculously long email and to not actually answer my initial questions, you have already started out on the wrong foot.
So I emailed this photographer back asking for the package details and price ranges. This time he sent them but also added the following line: "On thing I know for sure is that most people who have hired a photographer on the price bases are regretting now…"
Interesting. I wonder why he would say that....oh because the cheapest bare bones package (2hrs of time, coverage of ceremony, portrait session with bride and groom and one pic with guest) is $1450 and the ultimate package (Full day coverage with all the perks) is almost $10000. Hmmm people who have hired a photographer bases on prices...um hello! there is this thing called a budget. I realize that the portraits are important and that they are the only lasting memeory of the day. but there is no way I am paying close to $10000 for the ultimate package when there is a photographer who will do the same full day coverage but not necessarily the same amount of pictures for approximately a fifth of the cost. Now I can understand why he didn't want to give me the prices! Cuz they are totally outrageous and way outside my budget.
On another front though, I finally kicked my butt out the front door and went to look at wedding dresses. I was kinda dreading this part because all of my wedding party and my mom are out of town so I have to go looking by myself. Its a scary prospect especially when you have no idea what you are in for once you walk in the door. So I decided to go to two different stores this weekend...however I only went to one actually. The first one I went to did not make me comfortable at all and it makes me wonder how they actually get any business at all. This shop was in a part of town that is not the most safe feeling (I know what you are saying, you are in London, not Calgary or Toronto, how is there a place that is not safe feeling there, well trust me I did not feel safe walking around there). To add to the uncomfortable feeling, the shop is beside what looks like an abandoned building, the front facade of the building is a worn and could use some love and in one of the display windows I can see paint trays. Hmmm not something I want to see around wedding dresses. So I didn't go in.
The second store however was much better. They were very helpful and I think that I found my dress. I am just waiting to think about it, and I think my mom is going to come out in a couple weeks to help me finalize my decision. So no progress on the photographer front just yet, but yay on the possible dress.
The two responses that I got were very different. The response from one photographer was a simple congratulations and an attached pdf file with information about the packages and such. The response from the other one however was a little more infuriating. The first response from second photographer was a whole list of achievements and a long drawn-out explanation that he would like to meet Jeff and I to see if we click and such and how it is important that the photographer and client click and whatever and a small mention that packages start at $950. Ok, so I agree that you want to work with somebody that you can stand working with. Nobody wants to work with a jackass. But to send a ridiculously long email and to not actually answer my initial questions, you have already started out on the wrong foot.
So I emailed this photographer back asking for the package details and price ranges. This time he sent them but also added the following line: "On thing I know for sure is that most people who have hired a photographer on the price bases are regretting now…"
Interesting. I wonder why he would say that....oh because the cheapest bare bones package (2hrs of time, coverage of ceremony, portrait session with bride and groom and one pic with guest) is $1450 and the ultimate package (Full day coverage with all the perks) is almost $10000. Hmmm people who have hired a photographer bases on prices...um hello! there is this thing called a budget. I realize that the portraits are important and that they are the only lasting memeory of the day. but there is no way I am paying close to $10000 for the ultimate package when there is a photographer who will do the same full day coverage but not necessarily the same amount of pictures for approximately a fifth of the cost. Now I can understand why he didn't want to give me the prices! Cuz they are totally outrageous and way outside my budget.
On another front though, I finally kicked my butt out the front door and went to look at wedding dresses. I was kinda dreading this part because all of my wedding party and my mom are out of town so I have to go looking by myself. Its a scary prospect especially when you have no idea what you are in for once you walk in the door. So I decided to go to two different stores this weekend...however I only went to one actually. The first one I went to did not make me comfortable at all and it makes me wonder how they actually get any business at all. This shop was in a part of town that is not the most safe feeling (I know what you are saying, you are in London, not Calgary or Toronto, how is there a place that is not safe feeling there, well trust me I did not feel safe walking around there). To add to the uncomfortable feeling, the shop is beside what looks like an abandoned building, the front facade of the building is a worn and could use some love and in one of the display windows I can see paint trays. Hmmm not something I want to see around wedding dresses. So I didn't go in.
The second store however was much better. They were very helpful and I think that I found my dress. I am just waiting to think about it, and I think my mom is going to come out in a couple weeks to help me finalize my decision. So no progress on the photographer front just yet, but yay on the possible dress.
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