How to Save Money on Wedding Photography & Videography

One of the most important vendors you will hire for your wedding is your wedding photographer. He or she will capture all the special moments from getting ready with your bridesmaids to your ceremony formal portraits of your and your groom and your reception. While you don't want to skimp on your wedding photographer there are ways to save money on wedding photography. Here are a few cost-cutting ideas:

1. Instead of ordering a traditional wedding album, frame your favorite pictures and display them in your new home.

2. Don't spend money on disposable cameras for guests to use. Many of your guests will bring their own digital cameras and e-mail the images to you.

3. If you are thinking of hiring a videographer, limit the time they are at the wedding – maybe just the ceremony and beginning of the reception – 2 hours of coverage instead of 8.

Let Us Entertain You

Planning an engagement party or rehearsal dinner? You probably are planning at least one of these wedding related bashes. After you've picked the date and place, think about how you will entertain your guests - music, speeches, how about a slide show?

Occasional Slideshow based in Chicago, but they work with clients nationwide, will create a slideshow of your pictures and video clips. Your show can be as short as 5 minutes and accompanied by a your favorite songs.

You can surprise your fiancé with images of your courtship, or include photos of both families and make the theme the merging of the two. No matter what you decide to include, the staff at Occasional Slideshow will work with you to create a keepsake of your relationship that you will cherish forever.