Everything I wish every couple knew before they started planning.
St. Louis Wedding Planning Resources
For couples
Start with whatever is keeping you up at night. For most couples, that's cost.
You're juggling a budget, a guest list and at least one strong opinion from somebody's auntie. (Fair.) I've been the photographer at a lot of St. Louis weddings, so I know which questions couples ask, which ones they forget to ask, and what the day looks like when the planning went well.
Planning a wedding shouldn't feel like homework.
Cost, payment plans and whether it's worth it are the things couples ask me most. These two take them head on.
Let's talk cost.
money first
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How much does a St. Louis wedding photographer cost? For an experienced pro covering the full day, plan on thousands. Here’s why the range is so wide.
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It’s the little things that blow a wedding budget. Postage, hair and makeup trials, vendor meals, overtime and more that tend to get left out of the budget.
The right team makes the day feel easy. Here's how to find yours.
Choosing your photographer, and the people who work alongside them.
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Your planner and your photographer should work as a team. Seven St. Louis planners I love, plus a bonus, and what to ask so you have room to laugh with your people.
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How do you choose a wedding photographer in St. Louis? Start with what you love, then find the one whose vision matches yours. Here’s how.
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It’s usually the first question couples ask, and the least important one. Here’s what to ask your photographer instead.
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Planners are the unsung heroes of the wedding industry. My personal list of St. Louis planners worth hiring, and what each one does best.
Dinner is part of the party, and a timeline that works makes everything else easier.
Venues, food and the timeline.
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A foodie photographer’s guide to St. Louis wedding venues and caterers who know dinner is part of the party. Yes, I went to culinary school.
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Build your wedding day timeline backwards from the end of the party, then settle two big questions, starting with whether you want a first look.
