Still have your doubts?

Over the years, I’ve had loads of questions from brides, grooms, mother-of-the-bride and whomever feels a bit confused...

On this page you’ll find a selection of questions that form part of the normal inquiries that I get. By no means is this a complete list, as I’m sure that I’ll encounter that strange aunt of yours that might throw a curveball my way!

If you’ve read through these and you still don’t have an answer to your question, please contact me, and I’ll be more than happy to answer you.

xx Unique Weddings xx

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General FAQs

If you miss my wedding, do you have a photographer /DJ who can take your place?
From the first day we opened our doors in 2006, we haven’t missed a single wedding. Not planning to do so either… BUT in case we decide to drive my car off a cliff, landing up in hospital with 7 broken ribs, 1broken leg and no hands, we know a lot of friends within the wedding industry, and although we can’t promise anything, we will do our best to get an excellent stand in if need be.

Do you travel for weddings?
That’s like asking if I like chocolate! Naturally the answer is a big YES!

How long before the wedding should I book?
To avoid disappointment, at least 8 – 12 months in advance.

How do I make a booking?

  1. Contact us via the Contact Us form on the website, or alternatively via email or phone
  2. Find out if your preferred service provider is available
  3. Get a quote
  4. When you decide to book, make sure your date is still available.
  5. Pay the deposit
  6. Send through the proof of payment
  7. Wait for the email to confirm your date is secured, accompanied by the pre-function form that you need to fill out and send back.
  8. Booking done!

How does the payments work?
Your quote will be divided into 2 payments:
Payment 1 - 50% - Deposit: the deposit ensure that your date is booked.
Payment 2 - 50% - Before wedding day via EFT or on wedding day in cash
We know you’re a honest God-fearing person, but we prefer not to find out about your Jekyll & Hyde persona.

Can I negotiate for a better price?
You can contact us with special requests, and we can see what we can do for you, but in general, our rates are very competitive for the product that we offer– in the end one should always remember "you get what you pay for". You wouldn’t negotiate with your doctor about his rates now would you?

Can you please hold our date?
After a few hard "lessons", we decided to throw away the pencil, and only book out a date when the deposit is received. We send out numerous quotes for the same date, so first pay, first booked.

Our wedding has been cancelled/moved can we get our deposit back?
The concept of a deposit is to secure our service for that particular day, we do not book anything else for that day. If your wedding is moved to another date for which we are available you can transfer the deposit to that booking. If we are already booked for your new date the deposit is waivered. If your wedding is cancelled 7 months or more prior to the wedding date, we will refund you 50% of the deposit. If your wedding is cancelled after the 7 months prior to the weddings date, the deposit is waivered.

Do you offer a pre-wedding consultation? If so, is this included in the packages or does it require an additional fee?

Yes, we prefer to meet with the couple at least 1 months before the wedding at the venue if the venue is within 50km from Johannesburg. This process normally takes about an hour. We will go through the finer details of your big day, and discuss any concerns that you might have, as well as share some tips on maximizing your experience with us. No additional fee is required for this. If the venue is futher away, we can arrange someplace closer for the meeting.

What are your travel costs?

Within a 50km radius from Johannesburg there will be no travelling costs. If your venue falls outside of that, it’s R3,50 per km. Accommodation will be charged for functions further than 150 km from Johannesburg. We prefer to arrange this ourselves, you can budget on R400 p/p. The cost of tollgates will be added when travelling outside Gauteng.

Do we have to provide you with a meal?
Yes, please arrange a meal & dedicated seating space in the reception area, kindly confirm quantity of seats required especially where assistants are being used. Seating must be arrange in the main hall where the wedding reception is taking place. We don’t want to have pop in and out and miss any special part of your wedding. We need a place to sit down and take a break and somewhere safe to leave our equipment.

Can we add additional hours to our package if the wedding runs a little long?
Absolutely. If we need to stay another 30 minutes longer, it’s not a problem. However, longer than this will be charged at R500 an hour per service provider i.e. R500 per hour for the photographer AND R500 per hour for the DJ / sound technician.

What can we do to help?

  1. The MOST IMPORTANT thing, is that you enjoy your day. This will show on the photos, and there isn’t a more beautiful photo than one where a couple is having a blast!
  2. Get a realistic timeline. Use the one we send as a guideline and work from there.
  3. Fill out and send your pre-function form through at the latest 3 weeks before your wedding, this form includes all the details we need in order to make sure your wedding goes according to plan.
  4. Make sure your MC has a timeline and keeps to it.
  5. Make a list of the family photos beforehand and give it to someone who knows both sides of the family. Have that person in charge of rounding
    6. everyone up. It makes things go a lot faster. Please notify all participating parties involved in the family photos before the wedding to be present for this so that they don’t wander off.
  6. Try to limit the family photos to 10-15 groups due to the time factor.
  7. Provide directions/GPS co-ordinates to the where the bride will be, the ceremony and the reception.
  8. Drink a lot of water. On the day, but also in the weeks prior to the wedding.