Here are some tips that are actually helpful from your local wedding photographer.
By Tori Steyne

Determine the top three things that you value the most.
I always tell my couples to make a list of the things they value the most and where they are willing to splurge. Every couple is different – for some it's wedding photography, attire, and the venue. For others, it’s wedding videography, food and drink, and the DJ.
Determine your ceremony time and keep the sunset in mind.
If you plan to have all of your portraits taken outside, I suggest setting the ceremony time to be around two and a half hours before sunset. Fall weddings are particularly popular in the south, and you might be trying to decide between the first or second weekend of November. Well, if you’re getting married this year (2023), and you pick the first Saturday of November, the sun sets at 6:30pm, but if you pick the second Saturday in November, the sun sets at 5:25pm. Avoid a lighting fiasco and check the sunset time before setting your ceremony time and sending out your invitations.
Keep the season in mind.
If you’re getting married anytime in the spring and planning on having an outdoor ceremony, don’t forget that you and your wedding coordinator/planner may need to bring a few extra towels to wipe down the chairs because of the pollen.
It takes two to bustle.
When you go for your final dress fitting, bring a friend or two to learn how to do it correctly, and have the alterationist take a video of how to do your bustle.
Cut the fluff.
If you’re trying to find some ways to save money, here are a few ideas – use artificial flowers instead of real ones, save on postage and skip a “Save the Date”, don’t have wedding favors, buy decorations second hand instead of brand new, and lastly consider getting married on a Friday or Sunday. Oftentimes, wedding venues offer a cheaper rate for non-Saturday weddings.
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