The next step...

sgdc2011 · December 2009

Ok so we have the reception hall and entertainment booked. Next would be photographer and officiant??

I know I asked this before but I didn't get many responses so maybe I might get more now...

I need recs for:

A rabbi or cantor who will perform an interfaith ceremony BEFORE sundown on a Saturday.

A photographer budget is around 4,000 for 2 shooters and an album if possible. I don't want a studio where I won't know who our photographer is until the day of.

TIA

Lola Minnie · December 2009

Congratulations! And yes, without a doubt, photography next because some book quick. Mine is based out of ny so I can't offer suggestions but I'm sure some knotties will.

I would think after that is band / dj.

mbcdefg · December 2009

Here's my checklist if you want some inspiration. Of course this isn't the rule of what you have to do (such as, I only got the BM dresses now but we bought them off the rack), but I found other people's checklists helpful so maybe you can use mine as well: http://mbcdefg.weebly.com/checklist.html

My photographer is under that price, but the package doesn't include an album. It does include a second shooter but only for getting ready, ceremony, formals and the first bit of the reception (main photographer stays all day): http://www.mattraineyweddings.com/

jaimelody · December 2009

I would say photography and dj soon after what you've got booked.

My photographer is great - www.kathleenhertelweddings.com. She lives in MD, but travels all over. She was down in GA shooting my engagement pics last month, then in NY for a wedding and in FL for another a few days later. She's easy going and does great work.

Angie550 · December 2009

My photog is right around $4000 for two shooters (husband and wife) and an album. Shelleyandkeith.com.

cherylanddan0706 · December 2009

My photographer was amazing, he is under what you are looking for, but what happens is he "banks" x amount of dollars to spend on pics, albums etc. so you spend 3000 on 2 shooters (2500 for him and 500 for his second shooter) 2500 goes into a bank for you to buy albums/thank you's/pictures etc. You can spend more obviously but you automatically includes that amount seanpatrickphotography.com.