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Seeing Today for Tomorrow

Advice continued

6. Photographers. There are 3 types of photographers: bad photographers; good photographers who think it`s their day; and good photographers who know it`s yours. You want one of the latter. He will organise the first part of the day for you, take beautiful pictures, and leave a memory of a charming, entertaining individual. See our recommendations. A bad photographer - even one who simply can`t organise - can ruin your wedding day.

7. In church, say your vows to your partner. It looks terrible on the video if you say your vows looking at the clergyman. You`re not marrying him.

8. Chimney Sweeps. Careful. There are some very odd chimney sweeps about, failed actors most of them.

9. Bells. Some churches have recorded bells which are . . . recorded. If yours is one, think about it.

10. Photocall. You must allow enough time for your photographer to take the pictures. If your reception is a long way from the church, it`s a good idea to take the `group` pictures at the church before the guests get spread out all over the countryside - they won`t find their way to the reception all in one go and some will be very late. About 60 - 75 mins should be adequate for the photocall in total - more if there`s much travelling involved.

11. Welcoming line. It comes as a surprise to most brides and grooms who do this that if you include the moms and dads, the bridesmaids, the page boys, the best man and the ushers, and anybody else you can think of, that 100 guests will take 45 minutes to pass down the line. Where time is at a premium, limit the number in the welcoming line. In any case it is unlikely that it will be over in 20 minutes.

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