I couldn't find a board about bridal showers so since I'm the MOH I thought I might post this here! I am the MOH at my SIL wedding in February 2014. We are having the shower October 2013 because the venue is outside, specifically at this country club on the side of a mountain. There are 6 bridemaids and myself and we were talking about how gorgeous this location is and how we should hire a professional photographer to take pictures. We have been looking but everyone we've spoken with is around $500 since they will be traveling to the location, its 50 people and we obviously pay for their services. My question is, since this is getting pricey, is it worth it to hire a photographer and this be her shower present from the 7 of us? Would YOU as a bride, like to have the pictures from this occasion professionally done? Thanks for any input!
(We all plan to get her something small, but the shower + the photographer would be her "big" gift).