It is neccessary to................

have my photographer scout my RH location? She has never shot there and I would feel better if she would go take a look because they have alot of property and we need to make the most of our time (gardens, golf course, beach, etc).

Anyway a few of the house photographers and the owner of RH said you really need someone who know the property and I dont know if they were saying that just to get business or what but they got me thinking and nervous so I asked my photog to go out there and she said no prob....but there will be a charge for gas....$75 about. $$$ not really an issue....well FH said dont worry about it. What do you guys think?

Please please give me your opinions! Past brides especially.

Also we are doing 1.5 hrs of pictures before ceremony...and some right after the ceremony!

It does sound like maybe your RH was trying to gear you twds using one of their photographers who is familiar with the grounds.

If you don't mind paying the $75, and your photographer doesn't mind going, then I say let the photographer go and check it out ahead of time. It sounds like it'll ease your mind, and I think it'll be good so your photographer knows what they're working with for that day.