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Photog and Caterer on a BUDGET!

smile24ksmile24k member
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Hi Ladies - I'm trying to find inexpensive, but good, caterers and photographers in the DC metro area. I want to spend about $3k on food for a lunch wedding (approx. 150ppl), and about $2k on a photographer - is this possible?? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!

Thanks and Happy Wedding Planning :-)

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Re: Photog and Caterer on a BUDGET!

  • Ashwed23Ashwed23 member
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    edited December 2011
    I booked our wedding with www.JanaWeaverPhotography.com I think all her packages are under 1700! A friend of mine is doing our catering. Best of luck!
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  • HT2012HT2012
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    edited December 2011
    The catering budget might be a little low- I have heard if you look for catering companies outside the DC area you can get better rates. 3k would probably cover food but it's the service that gets you. I know 1 caterer sent me a quote for $4k and had forgotten to add servers- once she did the bill was $7k! that being said- just be upfront with your budget and the caterers will tell you if it's do-able. Also another place to look may be a restaurant- I found that the restaurant package price I was getting was more cost saving than a caterer.

    Photographers- my budget is the same! I have found some great looking ones!
    George Street
    Darrell McDavid
    Love Magic and Mud Pies
    Pure Joy Weddings
    RMN Photography
    Ciao Bella Photos
    Chris Le
    Edward Underwood

    Good luck and hope this helps!



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  • ctalley83ctalley83 member
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    edited December 2011

    We're using Carly Arnwine www.carlyarnwineblog.com and I am in love with her style. She has a few different prices (under $2K) and I believe all of them include another session (we did engagement pictures). Good luck!

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  • EricsBlushingbrideEricsBlushingbride member
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    edited December 2011

    We used Beeflo Bobs for our Rehearsal they probably can come in around that price, as well we went to a wedding this past weekend they used Boston Market, it was great didn't know they did weddings, but it was great food,,,I don't know how much my friend paid but she said it was a deal, On photographer, We used Ben Michalski, we got everthing engagements were included for around 1500,00 because we got an albulm. Smile

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  • smile24ksmile24k member
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks for all of the suggestions! Seems like with all the recommendations I will be able to find a photographer, but the caterer seems to be another story! Lol
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  • wishulthinkingwishulthinking member
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    edited December 2011
    I used hinofoto.com and Hino was awesome! I paid $1600 for two photographers for 6 hours and got all rights to my pictures. 

    For the caterer you're looking for $20 a head which is really cheap... You might check out La Cepilla in Manassas, VA they have really good food and they cater events. I've heard their prices are pretty good. You could also do panera bread if you just want light lunch fare.... just be sure to throw out all the stuff with the logo on it cause that would be kinda weird. :)

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  • Lissa619Lissa619 member
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    edited December 2011
    Love Magic and Mud Pies

    We are using them!
    We are booking from AZ and they have the best communication and everything!  They are fantastic!!!

    Definetely look into them! 
    Best of luck!
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  • dnharrisdnharris
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    edited December 2011

    Lewis Lenses Photography
    http://www.lewislensesphotography.com
    http://www.facebook.com/LewisLensesPhotography

    Prices range from $500-750 and includes a 11x17 20 page coffee table book and / or a 16x20 canvas depending on the package you choose.

    HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

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  • aphillips0587aphillips0587
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    edited December 2011
    My sister and I are both using Kaptures by Kristi Kay.

    All over her packages are $2,000 and below which include and engagement photo session which I am sure if you don't need she will reduce the price.

    She has great packages which include photo albums for the b&g and the b&g's parents, cd with all the pictures, black and white, sepia tone, exstensive editing, and a whole lot more.  She is so much fun to work!

    http://kapturesbykristikay.com/
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  • cordy_25cordy_25
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    edited December 2011
    I suggest checking out Love, Magic & Mudpies Photography.  If I remember correctly, most of their packages are under 2k and they do really great work.

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  • volleygurl0306volleygurl0306 member
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    edited December 2011
    I will be using John South Photography (johnsouthphotography.com) for my wedding in September 2012.  They obviously haven't shot my wedding yet but the photos of theirs I have seen are beautiful.  Their prices are beyond reasonable and they are very flexible about customizing packages to exactly what you want.  John and his wife Donna are adorable and so kind. I think his most expensive package is under $2k so then maybe you'll have extra for your catering :)
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