Wedding Blog

Maverika, I know a photog in Fort Wayne, Indiana that you can check out. Dan Scheerer. He was an assistant for 3 1/2 years and is doing solo work now. A lot of his clients aren’t big on photojournalistic work so he has to balance what he presents his clients.
http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/store.aspx?p=36504
He shot my FSILs wedding in Fort Wayne and I was pretty impressed with the slide show he put together for the reception of the ceremony.

Kendra - My photographer does this. Its so that the album is produced in a timely manner. A lot of pictures that you’ll receive are like 15 shots of the bouquet - the photographer picks the best shot for you and then you approve it. My best friend didn’t get her album until 2 years later because she never took the time to sit down and sort through thousands of photos. Since its sent for your approval - you can change any aspect of it.

I don’t know if it is just me, but recently weddingbee has been really slow. Has some feature been added which is causing this? Could some features (maybe “read more right here”) maybe be wheeled back to compensate?

Kendra - From the photogs I talked to, only 1 (out of like 15!) said they put together albums without your input. Most of the ones I met with have their clients select pictures they definitely want included (and ones they definitely don’t want too), then work from there. They end up adding more as needed (esp. of detail shots), but they want to make sure to use the ones that are most important to you. Then a lot of them still have a review session to give you the opportunity for you to make any more changes. It still sounds like you have the opportunity to edit your album since they sent it for your approval, so take advantage!

Maverika - I just left a comment on the site where you originally posted on - but it turns out that its the same as what Meg said. I think we’re going to go with Ken, but we would have considered Rob except he’s not available for our date.

Good luck!

Kendra-this is normal, and is a method a lot of photographers are starting to use, however, your photog should have communicated the procedure to you beforehand instead of surprising you with it. Most of the people who use this method will allow you to change any of the pictures if you want. A lot of the time we put together albums like this in a way that we think best tells the story of the day, but of course want you to be happy with the album photo choices.

Hope that helps clarify.

Kendra - yeah, most photographers are going to a predesign process….the thing is, many couples will take months (yes, MONTHS) to get back to a photographer with a list of photos to be included…photographers also tend to have an eye both for the best pictures and the best layouts. However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t speak up and say something if you don’t like a particular picture, want another one included, etc. My understanding is that most photographers who do this have it as a starting point. It’s typically bigger than what most couples order, but it gives you a point to start and then say your budget, what you do and don’t like. Just be careful because some will only allow you to make changes a certain number of times (to keep the process from dragging out - you can make a ton of changes at once, but not 5 or 6 times…if that makes sense)

Small addendum: not only did she send out an official welcome packet against my wishes, she listed hosts for all events except did not recognize me for hosting the wedding. Additionally, she included incorrect information on attire and when to show up for the wedding! So now a big chunk of my guest list is under the impression that FMIL is hosting the weekend (incorrect), and also is going to show up at the wrong times wearing the wrong things!

Question fo the hive: What does everyone do with the vases leftover from the floral arrangements after the wedding? I’m having a destination wedding so I’m obviously not going to take them home with me!

For those of you that did DIY invites, please recommend a printer and programs that you used. If you used a printing company, was the process difficult? Any info would be so helpful. Thanks so much!

I got a Paloma Blanca, Kelly, and it was about $1800. It was two season old, though, and I’ve been told the Paloma price range is typically $1500 - $2500.

My Paloma Blanca was $1600 from last fall.

I am in the same boat with Mrs. Bee regarding my Anne Barge. It was about $5000 when all was said and done….and that was earlier this year for a dress purchased in Jan 2006. I also had part of it altered to my taste with Anne Barge personally overseeing what I wanted changed. No charge for that!