March or May wedding?

[CaliCushion]

Sarah, yeah that''s a lot of money for a photographer. To be honest, the photographer is probably going to be my biggest splurge. It''s really important to me to have someone who shoots with multiple cameras, including film, digital and vintage cameras. I also want a photojournalistic/fine art approach. I''m a designer, so that may be why the photos are so important to me. I also feel that after the day is done, the photos are all you really have left. I''m not hiring a videographer, so I''m going to splurge on photos.

 

[SarahLovesJS]

Date: 3/12/2008 12:58:05 AM
Author: CaliCushion
Sarah, yeah that''s a lot of money for a photographer. To be honest, the photographer is probably going to be my biggest splurge. It''s really important to me to have someone who shoots with multiple cameras, including film, digital and vintage cameras. I also want a photojournalistic/fine art approach. I''m a designer, so that may be why the photos are so important to me. I also feel that after the day is done, the photos are all you really have left. I''m not hiring a videographer, so I''m going to splurge on photos.

Hey we''re photography twins! Haha. I want the same thing. I really don''t like posed photos and I am an amateur photographer so it is REALLY REALLY important to me that they take photos at least I would take. And if they can take ones I wouldn''t think about wow that''s a bonus! It is so hard for me to find photographers I actually like.

I''ve narrowed it down to a few though. I really want to keep the budget under about $5000 not including bridal portraits. I am still deciding on the videographer, was thinking about using FI''s uncle he does video on the side and has some decent editing software.

 

[CaliCushion]

Sarah, I''ve found some really good photographers in LA for $5000-6000, so I would think that in Virginia you''d be able to find good photographers for the same or less! Also, check into different packages. If you love a photographer that will give you a CD of all your images, maybe you can forgo the pricey photo albums for now and have one made later on?

 

[teetee]

hi calicushion, since you are having the ceremony outdoors, i would pick march....have you heard of the term "may gray"? thats all i recall hearing on weather forecasts during may. its very similar to "june gloom"....overcast and kind of smoggy.

it has been just lovely here the past couple of weeks.

 

[SarahLovesJS]

Date: 3/12/2008 1:13:24 AM
Author: CaliCushion
Sarah, I''ve found some really good photographers in LA for $5000-6000, so I would think that in Virginia you''d be able to find good photographers for the same or less! Also, check into different packages. If you love a photographer that will give you a CD of all your images, maybe you can forgo the pricey photo albums for now and have one made later on?

Ooh good idea!

 

[CaliCushion]

TeeTee, thanks for informing me about "may gray". I would not have thought of that.

So now I need to figure out which is a better option: A day in March where rain is more likely, but still unlikely, or a day in May, a week from Mother''s Day, with a very slim chance of rain but probably cloudy and/or smoggy skies.

I''m very confused on the flower pricing though. I plan to use peonies and orchids. Peonies will be in season in May, which should make them cheaper and more readily available. But since the wedding would be a week before Mothers Day, are my flowers prices going to be inflated?

 

[Gypsy]

Date: 3/12/2008 2:11:21 AM
Author: CaliCushion
TeeTee, thanks for informing me about 'may gray'. I would not have thought of that.

So now I need to figure out which is a better option: A day in March where rain is more likely, but still unlikely, or a day in May, a week from Mother's Day, with a very slim chance of rain but probably cloudy and/or smoggy skies.

I'm very confused on the flower pricing though. I plan to use peonies and orchids. Peonies will be in season in May, which should make them cheaper and more readily available. But since the wedding would be a week before Mothers Day, are my flowers prices going to be inflated?

Call a few florists in your area, that's my suggestion. Get the recommendations from your local board on the knot as to who to call.

Orchids aren't a problem in terms of supply. Even peonies, unless your in february or september are available... it's just a matter of price. Call and ask them when the florals would be more reasonable. I'd also call a couple of photographers, videographers and DJs (if you are having them) and see if they offer an off season reduced rate for March.

 

[Class n Sass]

I would go with May. I wouldn''t want to deal with the possibility of rain.

 

[lovehersomuch]

would u get a discount if you did it in march.. since it might be considered the offseason for weddings?

 

[CaliCushion]

I decided on May 2...I''d rather not chance the rain, peonies will be in season, and there''s no discount for March. Thanks for all your help everyone!