I have a fiance who loves me unconditionally, a family who supports me, awesome almost-in-laws, great friends, good health, an education, two jobs, blah, blah, blah.
My parents have agreed to help pay for our wedding, which is a lot more than what some young couples get. Dad asked us to set a budget and list what is most important to us.
The most important thing to Trev and I. . . ok, what's most important to me is pictures of our wedding. As long as Trev gets a wife by the end of August 3, he's good with pretty much anything.
So, being the good little bride I am, I've been searching and searching for a great photographer and have found three awesome photographers. All three photographers have packages that range in price from $1,400 to $3,900.
Don't worry, I don't want the $3,900 package. There's a package by the photographer that I like the most (check her out at loragradyphotography.com) that is $1,600. That package covers 4 hours of wedding day coverage, engagement or bridal session, beautifully edited high resolution digital images (300+), and an online viewing gallery. Trev and I would tack on a bridal/groomal session for $200 more, but then if you like her Facebook page she gives you $100 off.
Grand total for all pictures, right to the images, and coverage of our special day? $1,700.
A little bit pricey, but reasonable in my mind.
My mom's mind? The price is not so reasonable.
"You can have so and so take the pictures, they take nice pictures" or "So and so said today at work that they know someone who knows someone who has a niece who will only charge $500 for everything."
By the way, my definition of photographer: someone who actually has a business license, has been taking photos for several years, and isn't some idiot who just picks up a camera and claims they're a photographer.
Mom's definition of a photographer? Anybody who will take pictures for a cheap price.
The battle wages on, ladies and gentlemen, as woe #2 is my mother doesn't understand that we have way different definitions of photography.
In other news, this weekend Trev and I will venture to Utah County to book a venue for our ceremony and reception. That's right, there will be no Mormon temple wedding for us, so it's been a little bit more of a difficult search.
The top three choices are:
Talon's Cove Golf Course in Saratoga Springs; it would be perfect for our much-wanted outdoor wedding. (Trev's personal favorite.)
Highland Gardens in American Fork. In a nutshell, it's an indoor greenhouse that still gives the appearance like you're outside. It's beautiful, classy, and spacious. (My personal favorite.)
And finally, the third idea is Noah's in Lindon. It would also be a great location, but doesn't really provide the outside summertime feel. But it's Mom's personal favorite, so. . .
Kind of exciting that everything is starting to really come together. We're getting MARRIED. August THIRD. For REAL. P.S., any thoughts about photographers and their prices are welcome, as well as thoughts about the reception centers.
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