I don’t recommend anyone I haven’t seen work.

That’s the only criterion, and it rules out a lot of people. Some have become friends over the years, others I’ve simply crossed paths with often enough to know how they react when something goes wrong. That’s where you recognise a professional, not on their website.

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You are under no obligation to go through them. But if you are still looking for a venue, a photographer or a caterer, starting with people I can vouch for will save you a few bad surprises.