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What a whirlwind day for this couple! Blue skies and tucked in a very unique venue made for the perfect backdrop for this pair. If the venue wasn’t enough, the choice in colors made it. Who does not love to incorporate all the colors in their wedding. From head to toe, there was a pop of the rainbow. 🙂
RJ and Lyndsay – Thank you for letting me capture your fantastic day!
I usually choose to keep the weekend of Memorial Day open because of a couple of reasons:
Having a nice start date to the busy season is bittersweet for me. It’s anticipation, nervousness, excitement, and everything in between! Of course, I’m very much looking forward to all the great weddings and sessions I have booked in the coming weeks – it’s always so much fun capturing all of your precious moments!
On that note though, my schedule is booking up extremely fast – even for just a regular session! Don’t wait, if you want to book birthday pictures, family pictures, or just a plain fun shoot (just wait to see what I have planned for one!!), it’s better to get on my calendar sooner then later so I can be sure to have the time needed for you!
As always, THANK YOU for your continued support and let’s kick-off this busy season in style 🙂
I get a lot of questions around wedding packages, and I understand completely why you ask.
What I like to do is give a base rate and then if you need additional items from there we build on it to give you your package plus discounts. So, yes packages can be similar but I don’t like to make my Brides and Grooms feel like they HAVE to have something because it is in a package.
Think of this like Subway, you have your base sandwich but you get to choose your toppings, extra meats, extra sides, and sauces to make your sandwich unique. This is the exact same thing I like to do for your packages!
My base rate for 2022 with an UNLIMITED wedding day coverage is $1,500.
My services you can add onto the base rate:
I do offer both Videography and Photography services for your wedding day. If you book both, I also give a discount off the base rates!
We will be in Helena, MT this weekend at the Helena Bridal Fair!
Come check out our booth and see what goodies we have during this Bridal Fair. We’ll be in the middle one of the middle section booths with some great Bridal giveaways!
There will be a variety of vendors at this show from venues, florists, and catering! Did I mention the Dress Express SALE?! There are over 30 vendors attending so plenty to look at!
There will be a recommended $5 donation to the Emma & Evan Foundation at the door if you decide to pop in.
Also – The 1st – 100 brides get a purple gab at the front entrance.
The show runs from 12 – 4 PM at the Helena Civic Center in the Ballroom Floor.
We really hope to see you there!!
When choosing a wedding venue there is a lot to consider. I’ll walk you through the checklist that I preferred when shopping for that perfect spot!
Where do you want to be married? Do you want to be married close to home, do you live farther away from home and want to do it where you live, or do you want to elope? Each option has their pros and cons, I have even seen couples split their wedding up. In this case, the couple elopes but does an after party closer to home in order to celebrate with friends and family.
Something I wasn’t aware of was timeframes. Not scheduling but some venues only allow you on the property for a certain amount of time for your big day. Be sure you check the fine print when booking. I felt more comfortable with a venue that allowed us in 24 hours prior to the wedding, allowed the reception to go as long as we wanted, and gave us 24 hours after our day to clean up. This gave us the flexibility to plan and decorate along with ensuring the venue was spotless afterwards.
It’s always nice when the venue provides a getting ready suite for the bride and groom. Pictures are fantastic and you don’t have to worry about finding a place to get ready or scheduling the travel arrangements. Other accommodations to look for are if the venue has tables and chairs or do you have to rent, does the venue provide a Plan B (tent, indoor area, etc.) if there is inclement weather, what is the restroom situation (do you need to bring in a porta potty), are there locations for guests to stay that are close by (does the venue have RV hookups), is there a dance floor, does the venue supply any decorations, and is there enough room for parking? If the venue you are looking at doesn’t have some of these items, you may need to budget for them.
This one seems like a no brainer but ask to walk the venue – you won’t regret it. Get a feel of the space and the views to see what works best for your vision. Place where you want the ceremony during your walk through, where you are going to have your food setup, your cocktail setup, etc. This will help to give you a feel of the venue and if it is going to work for you and your day.
I’m not saying book multiple venues, but consider them. Write down the pros and cons to each venue, I recommend choosing your top three, and writing down honest and fair feedback for all three. This will give you a chance to compare and plan if you need to rent or buy anything additional once you choose a venue.
Let’s talk about some locations in my neck of the woods. Here are 7 locations that are great and offer different accommodations depending on what you are looking for. Each venue brings something unique and interesting to weddings!
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