Yep, Blurb it is.

Thanks again guys for all your help.

Incidentally, the second couple have pulled out. Seems she hadn't checked with him - he doesn't want a photographer at all!

But the first couple are very happy, and love the look of the Blurb book.

I'm going with two non-refundable retainers before the event and the balance on submission of low-res JPEGs. Followed by separate payments for the various extras, like the book.

In my agreement I insisted on premium!

Ha ha, thanks for the further advice...
I am currently writing my agreement.
How many pages is normal for a modest photo book?

Thanks Nick.
Yes it was the first thing I said to both of them -'I'm just an beginner with limited equipment and no staff'.
And getting their acceptance in writing is very wise. I'll do that.

I have done one wedding before, purely for the experience (they didn't want a photographer at all) and it went fine, but as I took the 'CD full of JPEGs' route, it didn't take too long.

Sounding even worse than I thought! ah well...
I have gone with the Blurb books (thanks John).
I have quoted for a day's work on top of the printing costs. I think I'll be happy with that.
They have agreed.

Wish me luck

Thanks John, I have made it clear that it takes a long time to prepare the photos afterwards and I will need to be paid my normal business rate for this work.
They understand, and are happy with that, but I don't have any experience of how long it actually takes! and I don't want any nasty shocks for them or me.

Incidentally, anyone want to rent me their DA*50-135 for the events?

I have had a couple of requests to photograph weddings for friends of friends.
They have both asked about books.
First the disclaimer: They are both budget shoots, they can't afford pro wedding photographers so I am keeping my prices as low as possible but explaining that there will be definite limits to what I can offer as a result. So I don't feel like I am damaging the industry by offering a limited service at a lower price.

I have said I will get back to them with a price for books based on the number of pages, quality and my time etc.

Cheeky question if you don't mind?
Anyone have any ball-park figures for an 'adequate' quality book package?

'Post Reply' is too specific.
I have no problem with the way it is. It wouldn't hurt for Add Comment to be bolder.

edit: Actually as this only relates to replies, 'post reply' is fine.

I love the gallery, but, as I've said in the past it must be for your best efforts. I tend to only look at 1 or 2 per page.
The comments notification is absolutely vital!

If people want a scrapbook or photo bucket then we should make a separate area for dropping any photos for critique or just easy uploading.

I have a vivitar 2x which I bought for £1.50 good as new! I was going to hollow it out and use it as an extention tube
I never use it. I'll bring it along on Friday after work. So make sure you have your Tamron.
I have no idea if it is a good converter. But I'm sure 2x is too much for a cheap zoom.