HIGH IMPACT PLANNING

There are so many expenses when it comes to wedding planning. Many brides have to prioritize what they want to invest in. Over the last 10+ years of photographing weddings, I have found that there are certain things to avoid investing in and other parts of the day that a little extra investment will go a very long way! My hope is that this list will help you invest in the parts of your day that will be high-impact and will help you avoid spending money where it doesn’t matter

Make your bridal bouquet a big priority! When I’m photographing a wedding, if the bride has a gorgeous bouquet, I can make the entire day look like there were beautiful florals everywhere! I can use the bridal bouquet to spruce up bridal details, reception details AND even bride and groom portraits as well! The bridal bouquet is a focal point for me when it comes to your photography and so I highly recommend getting your DREAM bouquet and investing less on the bridesmaids bouquets since they will not be photographed nearly as much! Real flowers photograph better than fake (no matter how "realistic" they look) If your looking for your wedding to have a high end feel Expect to budge $3000 + for real florals. 

If you’re hoping for a heavily detailed reception but the cost is adding up, focus on one focal point instead of trying to decorate everywhere. For example, invest in a beautiful, large, hanging chandelier or unique lighting elements but do shorter, simpler floral centerpieces. Candles are another way to make your wedding look and feel more luxurious. 

Draping Fabric is a great cost effective way to make your venue feel more luxurious.

Don't plaster your engagement photo's all over your wedding invitations. Keeping your invites simple and elegant create a high end feel without added cost. If you really want to add your photo's in. Print some and add it in the envelope.

Maybe you choose to have an epic, well-styled entryway decor at your ceremony that also doubles as an amazing focal point on your head table at the reception.

Avoid spending money on customized favors, personalized M&M’s, etc.... it all adds up and at the end of the day, your hard work in the tiny details can often be overlooked.