Suggestions for photographers and florists in cincinnati area?

linzg1150

I am looking for photographer and florist suggestions in the northern kentucky/cincinnati areas? Can anyone help me out??

adv0118

Not sure on flowers but check out Rachel Spears Photography. She is doing my wedding in April.

BrightFirefly

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[QUOTE]Not sure on flowers but check out Rachel Spears Photography. She is doing my wedding in April.
Posted by adv0118[/QUOTE]

I'm meeting with Rachel on Thursday and am very excited. :o)

Her work looks awesome - hoping to book her for my July wedding.

caseyandlizzie

Lisa Rice shot our wedding and she did an amazing job. She is based out of Columbus but will travel to Cincy for e-pics and weddings. Right now she is running a special where if you book by a certain date you get a second shooter for no additional fee.

melanieandbrad

Not sure of your budget, but here are my suggestions:

Photography

Nathan Peel (nathanpeelphoto.com)--We used him for our wedding and found him not only spectacular, but very affordable.

Bobbi and Mike (bobbiandmike.com)

Melanie and Adam Pace (loft3pd.com)

Brett and Jess (ourlifeinbalance.com)

Amanda Egan (amandaeganphoto.com)

Florist

Kroger Newport.  We worked with Erica Younger and she was fantastic.  I had 5 bouquets, 3 bouts, and 6 corsages for $200.  

HarperBargo

So far I have really enjoyed working with Robin Wood Florist. Her shop is amazing and she has really good ideas.

For photography check out Tony Bailey Photography: http://www.tonybaileyphoto.com/

He also has a facebook page. He just opened a new studio in Independence, KY.

cinnabun72

I just met with JMesa Photography and he is amazing. I signed with him last weekend. Definitely not a bargain photographer but a young, cool guy who really knows his stuff. I definitely recommend if you're looking for someone fresh and new, different than the same old Cinci photographers. www.jmesaphotography.com (he's also my wedding planner's wife; Lindsey Mesa)

clearheavens

I second Lisa Rice.  She took our engagement photos and we loved them.

Constance2012

You should check out the secret garden in Florence, that is who I am using for flowers and they quoted me less than half of other places for "better" flowers!

andrearae0620

i third rachel spears. LOVE her.

smittojess88

My photographer is Sheila castle used to work as rachael spears assistant but now she's on her own so a bit more affordable depending on your budget. We did our e pics and she was awesome to work with and they turned out great.

Colby04

Robin wood is outrageously priced. She wanted to put 9 votives on a table in the shape of a square for 50$.

The florist I met with were Robin Wood, Two little buds, Del Apgar, and HJ Benkin.

Two little buds I found to be really creative and fun and the best priced too.

The others had beautiful flowers, just a little out of my price range.

lindsaynewbride10

I'd recommend Two Little Buds for flowers, as well. It's a mother-daughter team. They gave me exactly what I wanted and slightly under budget.

andrearae0620

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_ohio-cincinnati_suggestions-photographers-florists-cincinnati-area?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:108Discussion:c7428b76-7984-436b-98a6-263f7de50935Post:21148d5e-cf05-4cb1-93ae-4b9de57dfd48">Re: Suggestions for photographers and florists in cincinnati area?</a>:
[QUOTE]My photographer is Sheila castle used to work as rachael spears assistant but now she's on her own so a bit more affordable depending on your budget. We did our e pics and she was awesome to work with and they turned out great.
Posted by smittojess88[/QUOTE]

<div>actually she still works for rachel and is the second shooter for my wedding. can't wait to work with them! i did my e-pics with rachel and they're great. fun girls! :)</div>

BrightFirefly

Happy to see all these awesome reviews for Rachel Spears. I'm meeting with her this evening and looking forward to it. All of her work looks amazing and her price truly cannot be beat for the quality she seems to deliver.

andrearae0620

let us know how it goes!

aprahamian2

According to Rachel's website, her package include a photobooth. Do you know any details about this- such as how long it is up at the reception and if the guests get courtesy prints from the photobooth? 

Also, does anyone know how much a typical wedding album costs if it is not included in a package? I am new to all this and just am looking for a ballpark estimate.

Thanks!