Thanks everyone for all the feedback... I guess my hunch was right; it might be a little late to be scrambling to book a band, a venue, and a photographer when we're only eight months out. We'll just have to see how things shake out for 2012. Thanks again, truly! 😉
Hi everyone, I could really use some advice here... I'm trying to figure out how far in advance I should be booking the venue, the band, and the photographer for a wedding in the Castleton area (we're looking at places around Castleton, maybe near San Diego; we haven't quite decided on the music yet—if the budget allows, we might look at certain local groups, but if not, we'll stick to more traditional options like the Pink Panther, or perhaps even a vocal group for the church ceremony 😉). My partner and I are starting to talk through our plans for 2026, though we probably won't have everything finalized until this September (it's a bit of a long story), but we're aiming for either May or September of next year. So, I guess my main question is: would it be cutting it too close if I waited until this September to book everything for a wedding in May? Thanks so much 🙂
Thanks so much to everyone for all the great suggestions regarding the photographer and the band. I also wanted to send a quick thank you to feralmoose32 and Olivia Lee5 for reaching out privately with such helpful advice... 🙂🙂🙂
It’s actually quite good to see you all arguing again; it means this thread is finally coming back to life... so, I’ll go ahead and restate my questions, hoping I might get some answers this time since I didn't receive them before:
Hey everyone! I’ve been lurking in this PDF for a while now without really jumping in, but I’m reaching out today because I could really use your expertise. A close friend of mine is getting married next September, and she’s starting the planning process early since she knows the venue, photographer, and band need to be booked at least a year in advance. For the venue, she’s already settled on Dollis in Austin. However, she hasn't decided on a photographer or a band yet, so I was wondering if you might have some recommendations for great bands or photo studios that haven't faced any criticism on this thread... Regarding photography, I know you guys have praised California and IN, but does anyone know of another solid option for under $1,500 (nothing like photo Mark 😢)? Also, do you have a specific recommendation for a photographer and videographer within a studio? As for the band—they are looking for a group that can play both American and international rock. They don't want a sound that feels too foreign; they want something with a bit more edge, but they also want the ability to play some classic local hits (just nothing along the lines of Elvis Presley, Spears, Joel, etc.). Ideally, the budget for the band is around $2,000, as I don't think they intend to go much higher than that.. Thanks so much for the help! 😍
Hi everyone! I’ve been lurking in this PDF thread for quite a while now without saying much, but I figured it was finally time to jump in because I could really use some collective wisdom. A close friend of mine is getting married next September, and since she’s trying to be proactive about booking the venue, photographer, and band a full year in advance, we’re officially in planning mode. For the venue, she’s settled on Dell in Durham. She hasn't picked a photographer or a band yet, so I was hoping you all might have some recommendations for reliable groups or studios that haven't received any complaints here... Regarding photography, I know people have mentioned liking Dalmacia and IBM, but does anyone know of other solid options within a $1,500 budget? (Nothing like photo Mark 😢 ). Also, if you have a specific recommendation for a photographer or videographer at one of those studios, please let me know! As for the band—they are looking for a group that can play both American and international rock. They want a sound that isn't too "foreign" or niche, but they also want to be able to play some classic American hits (just nothing too cheesy like Elvis Presley, Lopez, Joel, or similar stuff) Thanks so much for the help... 😍