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Just Said Yes September 2021

Worth postponing for a vendor?

Nim, on July 13, 2020 at 9:37 PM Posted in Planning 0 7

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My fiancé and I got engaged in August 2018 and our wedding date is September 19, 2020. We're anxious to finally be this close to getting married but as everyone's seen, COVID has just thrown things out of whack. We took our engagement photos on a trip to South Africa last May and absolutely loved our photographer so much that we're flying them over to shoot our wedding. They have their flights booked (pre-covid) but you need a visa from that country and all routine services have been suspended since March with no word on when the embassies will reopen. I almost hate the thought of having my wedding with a different photographer, even though I know someone else local could be just as capable. Is it dumb of me to consider postponing to try to accommodate them and have them here? There's other factors too, related to the safety of COVID and all, but this is one that's weighing heavy on me and I'd love to hear other opinions. Thanks in advance!

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Latest activity by Mrs.a, on July 14, 2020 at 5:16 PM

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Margaret · on July 13, 2020 at 9:53 PM
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Sounds like this photographer really means something to the two of you, I can’t say that it’s worth postponing your wedding over. But, only you and your FH know just how invaluable this photographer is.
Tough decision, go with your gut
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Dedicated September 2020
S Kab · on July 13, 2020 at 9:55 PM
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I would suggest you think about what’s most important: finally marrying the love of your life or having memorable photos by someone overseas along with the timing uncertainty because of the visa requirements. You can still capture the memories in September with a very good local photographer. Also during this pandemic, many small businesses are suffering financially so I would be inclined to help a local photographer and begin your marriage after 2 years of being engaged. Off course if there are other health and safety concerns with your guests, that should take precedence in the decision to postpone. I’m sure you and your fiancé will come to an agreement based on your specific situation.
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Melle · on July 13, 2020 at 9:56 PM
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I don’t think I would postpone my wedding cause of a photographer not being able to come. Maybe you can still use that photographer for after wedding photo shoot! I’ve seen people do photo shoots later on
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Samantha · on July 13, 2020 at 10:52 PM
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I would not postpone over a photographer. You may be able to have another session with them someday? I'm sure they're understanding of the situation and want you to have your wedding day, even if they can't be there to capture it.
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Just Said Yes September 2021
Nim · on July 14, 2020 at 9:01 AM
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Thanks for the input!! I do generally agree with everyone. I probably should've also mentioned that their airline isn't allowing cancelation, only reschedule so we essentially are going to have to pay twice for photographers and that was also part of my hesitation in hiring twice. My photographers did offer shooting us in the future as well, as some have suggested.
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Beginner September 2020
Caitlin · on July 14, 2020 at 11:41 AM
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I almost know how you feel - my photographer has been a friend of mine for 10+ years and even before meeting my Fiance I have always said he would photograph my wedding. He now lives in Arizona and it breaks my heart that he likely won't be my photographer because it isn't safe to travel to KC for the wedding. I know I will have pictures of the day and he is still going to edit them all, but it sucks knowing he won't be the one there - its sometimes just as much about the photographer themselves, not just the pictures, so I totally get it. It also sucks that you would basically be paying twice if you move forward. I think if it is that important to you - postpone the wedding to have them there. If you feel like moving forward, like someone mentioned above there are a lot of local photographers who are probably open - you never know - explain your situation and while they likely won't do it for free, they may be willing to give you a discount. And then on your one year anniversary do a bomb ass photo shoot with your original photographer. I know I would love to have professional pics of me and my Fiance more than just our wedding (he hates taking pictures). Good luck - and my best advice is go with your gut and what you and your fiance feel is right!
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Mrs.a · on July 14, 2020 at 5:16 PM
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I wouldn’t postpone just on account of the photographer but if the weight of Covid has you concerned then it is something to consider.
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