I have noticed that the new norm is to make a feature of actually offering a consultation before the day.  I am sorry but this is surely just common sense.

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Anyway.  Tea - that's what to expect.  You cannot go far wrong with tea during a chat. I would potentially mention cake but I don't intend to attempt to bribe you.

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Sure we like to think that we know what we are doing but first and foremost weddings are about people so

please expect a potentially random sense of humour and a near unbound enthusiasm to welcome you and your family and/or friends (it has even been known for the Groom-to-be to attend!)

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During our consultation (which still seems somewhat pretentious in terms of terminology, and need not be limited to 1 hour) we would normally look at a number of examples of previous weddings so that you know that I have shot more than the half a dozen short clips that you can view online.

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If you have the patience and can cope with a little bit of anorak then I will perhaps demonstrate which we use radio-mics for vows and similar captivating content.

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We can discuss any specific or unusual requirements you may have and,if appropriate, timings for the day, and perhaps begin to discuss music choices.

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Given that our services are generally booked 12 months to 30 months in advance, I would normally suggest a further chat about 3 weeks prior to the wedding.  This can be face-to-face or by telephone - whichever you are happier with.

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I ask that our couples contact me 2 weeks prior to their wedding date if the above has not already happened - just in case a pet has eaten my paper-based booking forms whilst we have simultaneously suffered a computer and back-up crash.

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Eleventh-hour changes in your line up of Bridesmaids and Ushers is not unheard of and causes no issues from our perspective - you should however ensure that any changes relating to timings or locations are advised to, and acknowledged by, us as soon as humanly possible.

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If a wedding venue is previously unknown to me/us then we will generally make a recce trip in advance of the day, and can make ourselves available to view and discuss the location with you.