Category Archives: Marriage

Day 1542 – Planning Your Wedding In Baltimore Maryland – Videography

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One of the things I never really thought much about…or thought I wanted for my own wedding….was wedding videography. Through a series of events, we secured a videographer friend of Bret’s. I am SO glad that we did and here’s why!

– You can hear your wedding vows again.
– You can SEE the tears that were shed. (Photographers can capture this, but there’s nothing like seeing your groom wipe away his tears when he sees you the first time.)
– You can get well wishes from your guests.
– You can relive your wedding at any time.

You want to make sure you contact them quick too, the best book up fast.

Two of my top recommends are:
Buerhaus Design
ZMBmedia

And here’s Matt Buerhaus from a photo shoot he posed for!

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Day 1540 – Planning Your Wedding In Baltimore Maryland – Finding Your Photographer

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This was my favorite post to write…hmmmm, wonder why? 😉

I think the most important part of finding your photographer is clicking with them as a person. You spend soooooo much time with them, it’s kind of a big deal! Not only do they spend 6-10+ hours with you on your wedding day, they’ll spend 3-4 hours with you at your rehearsal and rehearsal dinner (not all photographers do this, but we do and we include it for free), they’ll spend 2-4 hours with you at the consult, picture viewing and emailing about your wedding.

You also want to make sure you like the style of your photographer. Do they show a lot of formals, but you want more candids? Do they do extensive Photoshop work and you want to see more natural shots? Do they show a lot of candids, but you want more formals? Chances are the photographer who shows a lot of candids can do formals just fine, but her favorite shots are candids. Just ask to see more!

What is your budget? Make sure you only contact photographers around your budget. A lot of times photographers will list starting prices and/or sample packages. If your budget is under what’s listed on their website, it might not be worth contacting them. Now, if you LOVE their work, maybe ask if they have some options for you. Some photographers allow you to order prints, albums and DVDs after the wedding. The only downside to this is that the pricing might go up when you’re ready to order. By purchasing everything before the wedding, you can lock in the current prices.

Harsh truth – most photographers will require the full balance before the wedding. Some photographers will let you do a payment plan.

Make sure you start looking for your photographer soon! Some photographers book very quickly! This is especially important if you are getting married on a popular date!

Do you want someone fun? Well, that’s us!

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Day 1539 – Planning Your Wedding In Baltimore Maryland – Your Dress And Accessories

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One part of weddings that I LOVE is looking for and buying the wedding dress! I’m so grateful that I get to hang out at K&B Bridals pretty regularly!

Here are a few things I’ve learned from hanging out there!

– Make sure you try on all types of dresses. A lot of times, you’ll LOVE a dress that you had NO interest in when you were looking online. (This happened to me!)
– Dresses look a lot different on a hanger versus on you. Trust your bridal stylist to pick out something she knows you’ll love!
– Make sure you give PLENTY of time to find and order your dress. It’s best to give at least 12 months. It takes a while for the dress to come in and then you have to take into account the alterations!
– Don’t be afraid to buy on the first visit. If you fall in love with a dress (if you or someone with you cries, that’s a step in the right direction!) don’t put yourself through the struggle of trying on a ton of dresses that won’t measure up to THAT dress.
– Try not to take TOO many people with you to the appointment. Sometimes lots of opinions can make it harder to find your dress. If you do take a lot of people, make sure you’re ready to go with your gut and not worry about someone’s opinion.
– Have fun with it! 🙂

Here’s one of my favorite dresses from K&B!

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Also, you’ll want to take some time picking your accessories. This doesn’t HAVE to be done when you order your dress, but it can help! One of the benefits of shopping at K&B is they have an on site accessory designer, Randie of Faye Daniel Designs! What’s great about Randie is that she’ll CUSTOM make your jewelry! WOW! Her stuff is stunning! One of these days I’m going to get her to make me my own accessories!

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Day 1538 – Planning Your Wedding In Baltimore Maryland – Hiring A Wedding Planner

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It’s no secret that I LOVE Moore & Co Event Stylists.

You may be thinking, well, I have a pretty small budget…I can’t afford a wedding planner! I’m not going to lie, I thought the same thing when I was getting married. Ha, how little did I know! The truth is, a wedding planner can save you lots of money!

Here are a few reasons to hire a planner, according to Moore & Co’s website:

Saving Money – “Hiring a wedding planner can save a great deal of money. Because wedding planners provide so much business to vendors, they are often able to negotiate discounts for their clients.”

Minimize Stress – “When it comes to the day of your wedding, the most important thing is that you are able to relax and enjoy it.”

Can Be Your Mediator – “A planner is a safe neutral person to point to for direction. It’s easier to tell your future mother-in-law, ‘My planner thinks we need to….’ instead of “I think we should….’ ”

Also, make sure you reach out to a planner early on in your planning. If you can book them before booking your venue, you can save even more. (This was something new I learned very recently!)

Also, they can bring all of your ideas together in a beautiful way. Check out this AWESOME reception set up by Moore & Co.

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