Photographer Costs - who pays?

[Paheli00]

Re: Photographer Costs - who pays?

@soconfused

The main issue is photography. They want to split ALL of it (including walima one) and my side is under the impression its just the mehndi/baraat photographer that’s split but walima is all the guy’s side. It’s not a big deal, I know, but those of you that have read a previous thread on my walima dress $$ misunderstanding may get that I’m trying to avoid something like that happening again. I think that experience left a weird taste in my mother’s mouth so I have to broach the $$ subject carefully with her.

Don’t worry about what the “norm” is with other families. Worry about YOUR in-laws and doing what you/your family have control over to make this wedding as painless as possible. I know this is a love marriage for you so its not like you’re going to cancel the wedding over stupid stuff like this.

If your fiancé’s mom wants to split ALL of the wedding photography…then have your mother say “ok” and move on. This is not something to get worked over. This should not even require a discussion. Make sure your mother sends over the signed contract for the mehndi/baraat photographer which has the total cost. This way fiancé’s parents are fully aware of the cost and what their share (50%) would be.