Wingnut Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 You want to look at more than just their cost. Ask about their wedding packages. Most will have a couple options (two photographers, 8 hours, $X; one photographer, 5 hours, $Y, for example). Ask if they have discounted rates for not shooting the actual wedding, but just the reception (since I assume -- based on geography -- those two events will be separate). Also consider whether you want the same photographer to do your engagements, bridals, and wedding photos (if you'll be getting all three), or different photographers. Typically, each of those three are included in an overall wedding package. Those all kind-of fall under cost, but it's more than just a black and white question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backroads Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Ok, people. When looking for a photographer, what questions should I ask him/her? I know I will need to look at some portfolio pics, but besides cost, what are some pertinent questions?Experience. Do they how to use a camera, or are you just as good with a friend snapping them with a disposable?I actually had my little sister do the engagement photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mordorbund Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Thank you all for the suggestions and thoughts. I really do appreciate it. Keep the advice coming!You've probably already considered this, but I'll share it anyway.We were having a lesson on the Word of Wisdom at Church and the instructor asked what can we do to help ourselves live the Word of Wisdom. My uncle (who's something of a Southern good ol' boy) says, "well first off, don't marry yourself a woman who'll drive you to drink!"I'm not saying anything about you or your intended..... but if the shoe fits...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dravin Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 (edited) Anyone in the I-15 corridor know of any chapels with picnic areas that aren't to far off I-15?Edit: I'm thinking somewhere between Bountiful Area to Provo Area. Edited February 18, 2011 by Dravin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamjet Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Anyone in the I-15 corridor know of any chapels with picnic areas that aren't to far off I-15?Edit: I'm thinking somewhere between Bountiful Area to Provo Area.Nice edit, I was thinking of somewhere in Ranch Cucamonga or Barstow, CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefche Posted February 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 You've probably already considered this, but I'll share it anyway.We were having a lesson on the Word of Wisdom at Church and the instructor asked what can we do to help ourselves live the Word of Wisdom. My uncle (who's something of a Southern good ol' boy) says, "well first off, don't marry yourself a woman who'll drive you to drink!"I'm not saying anything about you or your intended..... but if the shoe fits...... Too late....Dravin drives me to drink Mt Dew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamjet Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Too late....Dravin drives me to drink Mt Dew.He is that boring that you need to hype up on caffeine? Now we're getting somewhere Do tell more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefche Posted February 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Hey! So what if I need artificial stimulation! Our relationship works...he feeds my need for stimulation and I give him this:I'm gonna wear that and have leash in hand for our honeymoon..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Hey! So what if I need artificial stimulation! Our relationship works...he feeds my need for stimulation and I give him this:I'm gonna wear that and have leash in hand for our honeymoon..... I. MUST. RESIST. TEMPTATION. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefche Posted February 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 You find me irresistible in that get up too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Not quite what I was thinking..but you already know what I was thinking. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamjet Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 And here I was thinking of this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelly Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Beefche,If you're gonna make your own invitations, or want to put them together, a really great idea is to go to a printer press where they can do the lettering and wording printing for you.. and you can get the paper and card stock from Card Stock, Vellum Paper, Envelopes, Metallic Cardstock, Invitation Cards  Specialty Wedding Stationery - Paperandmore.com It's a lot cheaper and it looks way nice.I've decided to do this since I like doing crafty stuff, and it will save money :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backroads Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Anyone in the I-15 corridor know of any chapels with picnic areas that aren't to far off I-15?Edit: I'm thinking somewhere between Bountiful Area to Provo Area.I know some great ones farther north, but I'm not familiar with that area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Anyone in the I-15 corridor know of any chapels with picnic areas that aren't to far off I-15?Edit: I'm thinking somewhere between Bountiful Area to Provo Area. There are actually quite a few. I know of one in Sandy and one in Bluffdale in particular. I'll get the addresses for you. The one in Sandy is not far from I-15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dravin Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 There are actually quite a few. I know of one in Sandy and one in Bluffdale in particular. I'll get the addresses for you. The one in Sandy is not far from I-15.Thanks. I couldn't think of any way to figure them out short of asking people or resorting to Google Maps (). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennvan Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Ok, people. When looking for a photographer, what questions should I ask him/her? I know I will need to look at some portfolio pics, but besides cost, what are some pertinent questions?Make sure you ask if you get copyright permissions or the original files on a CD. Some photographers want to protect their "intellectual property" and won't give the original files on a CD. You have to order any copies from them, therefore your cost goes up.I would also ask if they do any photoshop touch ups or if its just the raw pic that you get. Photoshop touch ups are highly recommended! :)Also, I wouldn't recommend the disposable camera on tables thing. We did that with my sisters wedding and ended up with lots of really awful pics and a number of cameras with just 1 or 2 pics on them. It wasn't worth the money to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie123 Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 (edited) At the reception, on no account give the guests a glass of wine before they have greeted the bride and groom. I know it's supposed to be traditional but it's asking for trouble. You can bet your last cent that some clumsy twit will spill it all over the bride's dress. Edited February 23, 2011 by Jamie123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dravin Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 At the reception, on no account give the guests a glass of wine before they have greeted the bride and groom. I know it's supposed to be traditional but it's asking for trouble. You can bet your last cent that some clumsy twit will spill it all over the bride's dress.I'm thinking that won't be a concern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnut Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 I would also ask if they do any photoshop touch ups or if its just the raw pic that you get. Photoshop touch ups are highly recommended! :)I've never heard of any self-respecting wedding photographer that doesn't edit their images prior to printing or giving them to clients.Also, I wouldn't recommend the disposable camera on tables thing. We did that with my sisters wedding and ended up with lots of really awful pics and a number of cameras with just 1 or 2 pics on them. It wasn't worth the money to me.I actually really agree with this. My opinion is that it will end up being a waste of money, because they'll either get used inappropriately, or not at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefche Posted February 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 What are some ideas to make the church cultural hall (i.e. gym) look pretty and wedding like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 what are some ideas to make the church cultural hall (i.e. Gym) look pretty and wedding like?trellises!!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Oh lookie! Lots of cool stuff:Gym decoration for reception « Weddingbee BoardsHere's a photo of a church gym wedding reception that we recently attended. They covered the stage with organza fabric but that can be a bit pricey. But they did have their cake table in the middle which I thought was clever. It drew your eye to the center of the room. Your focus was not on the gym walls or ceiling. I would suggest covering the chairs. Another friend of mine had her wedding at different church in a gym. She had really low lighting and candles (she had to use flameless). You didn't notice the gym walls. Hers was a winterwonderland theme so she got a great deal on string lights.Ideas for Wedding Gym Decorations | eHow.comHow to Decorate a Gym for a Wedding | eHow.comHow to Transform a Gym Into a Dream Wedding Hall | eHow.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 And one more:Wedding Reception in a Church's Gymhttp://www.thriftyfun.com/images/feedback_image.lasso?id=37532219http://www.thriftyfun.com/images/feedback_image.lasso?id=30840926 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backroads Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 I'll get back to you on that. I haven't the foggiest idea what my cultural is going to look like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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