1. You should customize it the way YOU want to as a couple. Some add more than just their engagement photos such as baby/childhood photos and when they first met. Plus you should be the one who picks them out, not anyone else.
2. They are selling you a grandiose idea that is worth about two lattes. If you feel this is your make or break decision in what photographer you decide than you better do more research. Here is a great layout by Shutterfly at different sizes and most have discounts and coupons. Most common is the 7x9. And if you own your engagement photos like you do through me than you can do as you wish with them. http://www.shutterfly.com/photo-books/wedding-photo-books?lid=photobooks&lpos=wm_articles
And that's just one company. I found numerous others; here is another: http://inkubook.com/PhotoBook/WeddingPhotoGuestBook With their video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLD-uZ-eQuA&feature=colike
You're wedding day photography coverage should be determined by the style, quality, creativeness, chemistry, professional services, touch-ups/enhancements, amount of photos you get and if you get to own them on disc at high quality; by who you want there helping you through your day, helping you feel relaxed, who gets those important moments, who can handle all lighting sources and who can make a rainy day into the best day to reflect on. Not by salesmen freebies.
Lastly, which book do you think you'll look at the most? You wedding album or a guest book. I'd guess the wedding album.
MY CURRENT PROJECT: Morgan 6 month photos
SONG STUCK IN MY HEAD: Darius Rucker - Don't Think I Don't Think About It
CRAVING: Nothing
NEEDED A MOMENT: Burning red ears tonight
BEST MOMENT: Got to see baby smiles today :)
