The only other way I can think of to get character photos would be to have the character attend your cake/champagne reception, which is possible, but unfortunatly, Pooh characters are not allowed to attend wedding festivities. I'm not sure why, but I had asked if I could have Pooh and Tigger and was told they were some of the chars that couldn't come.
Now, if you change your mind and decide you want Mickey or Minnie, etc, then you can arrange for them to attend at the same pricing as a custom wedding pays. I can't remember the whole list right now, but Mickey and Minnie for my reception was $1070 for 30 minutes.
Sorry, but I HTH!