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“We had about two years between our engagement and the wedding, and I was really grateful for the extra time to prepare, especially since we are both busy with work and studying! Taking our time was really helpful.” ~Erin Hilger/Photographer

About the Photographer
Bellagala is a national, award-winning wedding company that specializes in 8 services including photography, DJ, videography, floral design, event planning, live music, event lighting and photo booth. We want to make the wedding wedding planning as easy as possible by being your one-stop-shop for wedding vendors. We have our 8 services available in Minnesota and also provide wedding and engagement photography in Arizona, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and Washington. For the latest pricing in your area, please fill out an instant quote on our website.

Money Matters

$20,000 – $45,000

Vendors

Photo Booth Equipment: Studio Veil
Transportation: Cinderella Carriage
Other: Custom Sewing by Heather
Bridesmaid Dresses: The Wedding Shoppe
Dress Store: Wedding Shoppe
Makeup Artist: Makeup Savvy
Cake Designer: Queen of Cakes
Cinema and Video: Bellagala
DJ: Bellagala
Floral Designer: Bellagala
DJ: Bellagala
Event Venue: The Van Dusen Mansion
Photographer: Bellagala

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If I could give any advice to couples still planning I would say, make sure you plan ahead. Make sure everything is done before the day of the wedding so that you’re not stressed. You want to be able to relax on your wedding day, and if everything is planned to be the best it could be, there will be no regrets! I feel like my mom and I had done everything we could to plan, so on the day of the wedding, it was exactly what I wanted! Another piece of advice I would give would be don’t stress the little things. I know that’s hard to imagine for some brides because I was one of them. When you get to the day of, there are just things that don’t really matter. There are things that people will not remember, so do not sweat the small stuff. I was getting ready to reveal my dress to all of my bridesmaids and flower girls. Literally moments before I walked into the room, one of my earrings broke. I had spent a lot of time planning how I wanted to look on my wedding day. Each little detail was planned out. My earrings, my garter, my hair piece. Everything. I had spent so much money on these beautiful, crystal earrings and they broke! Just like that! I couldn’t fix them; I couldn’t wear them. Luckily, my maid of honor had a pair of pearls with her. My expensive earrings were thrown to the wayside for a pair of faux pearl earrings. I could’ve been upset, but at that point it wasn’t something anyone else would notice or care about, so I wasn’t going to worry about it either. ~Ashleigh Donahue/Photographer

About the Photographer
I love photographing weddings and the couples from start to finish! Candid and fun shots are my favorites and show my personality because its the ones that show how the other person sees them. I love doing weddings, engagements and bridals! My wedding packages are $2400. My website is the best way to contact me!

Money Matters

$10,000 – $20,000

Vendors

Event Venue: Swansea First Baptist Church
Floral Designer: Sandy Run Florist
Cinema and Video: First to Last Films
Photographer: Ashleigh Donahue Photography

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Another special item which was their DIY project was the centerpieces. Their reception flowers consisted of gold manzanita trees accented with hanging crystals, and tea light candles. Throughout the tree and at the base were hydrangeas, various roses, hanging plants with pink daisies, and pink and white peonies. This added a special touch because the bride handpicked and found each flower used at the reception.

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Try not to stress and don’t be afraid to ask for help. Be mindful that everything won’t be perfect and enjoy the journey. Remember that it’s all about marrying your best friend and enjoying your big day! Take your time and incorporate things that you both like. Plan things together so you don’t feel overwhelmed. Be sure to set some time aside on your special day with just you and your spouse to soak in your day. ~Dajuan Jones/Photographer

Vendors

Hair Stylist: Carl K. Mr. Goodstitch
Cinema and Video: Moments and Memories
DJ: DJ Free Entertainment
Makeup Artist: Contour Kissed
Event Planner: A Plus Events
Cake Designer: Jomaya Reynolds
Event Venue: Doubletree by Hilton Raleigh
Photographer: In His Image Photography

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Relax and enjoy! Don’t stress about the small stuff. Don’t cut back on the important stuff – photos and video are what you have left once the day is all over. Have fun!! It’s YOUR day! ~Jeff Kolodny/Photographer

About the Photographer
We are a full service photography & video company offering a wide variety of options and albums and price ranges. We are happy to travel – we love destination weddings! Our style is classy, artistic and unique. We are easily reachable via phone, email and later on, text as well.

Money Matters

$45,000 +

Vendors

Cinema and Video: Jeff Kolodny Photography Inc.
Linens and Coverings: Over The Top, Inc.
Floral Designer: Dalsimer Atlas Floral & Event Decorators
Cake Designer: Elegant Temptations
DJ: Vision DJs LLC
Ceremony Location: Plymouth Congregational Church
Event Venue: Trump National Doral
Photographer: Jeff Kolodny Photography, Inc

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Ask your vendors for advice. ~Jasmine White/Photography

Money Matters

$5,000 – $10,000

Vendors

Photographer: Jasmine White Photography
Model: Bethany Justus
Model: Domonique Sherell Mabe
Personal Stylist: The Polished Pinkie Nail Salon
Bakery: Tonya Sutphin
Floral Designer: Flower Paradise Florist
Hair Stylist: Klassy Kuts
Hair Stylist: Carlie Semonco
Heirlooms and extras: Vintage Moss
Paper Props: Invitations by Laura
Model: Ashton White
Model: Ashley Bowyer
Dress Store: Bridal Central
Groomsman Attire: Bridal Central
Event Planner: Travis Collis
Floral Designer: Roller Floral by Ray and Lillies Flowers
Officiant: Todd A Gray, Wedding Officiant
Event Venue: The White House Farm
Makeup Artist: Beauty by Kearston

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The bride and groom had also picked the perfect vintage venue for the reception also located in Erwin, Tennessee known as, “The Bramble.” This particular location was the perfect backdrop for the couple seeking to recall days gone by. The decor and dress was a combination of classy and elegant. Being able to personalize the experience by bringing their own special keepsakes of sentimental value added that personal touch which created that individual uniqueness making it their own. Plenty of dreamy images were available as backdrops, such as an old movie theater, beautiful decorated streets, an old 57 Chevy, etc. The bride and groom can relive their fairytale through such images. Instead of a wedding ‘cake,’ the bride and groom chose donuts for all of their guests. A specially decorated donut was provided for the bride and groom for their special moment. As the Bride and Groom prepared to leave, they found their car was entirely decorated with a rainbow of post-it notes. This was such a thoughtful touch from family and friends You see, the Groom ” Chris” owns a car detailing service, and the groomsmen thought this would be the ‘safest’ way to decorate his car.

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My advice is simple, Don’t Stress over the little things, enjoy every second. In the End the most important part of your day is you are about to spend the rest of your life with the person who completes you, and that is what truly matters. Take your time and enjoy every inch of this special time and remember this is your special day no one else make it what you want. I had so much support from loved ones and it truly meant the world to me I hope that everyone ones experience planning their wedding was as wonderful as mine. ~Shannon Benfield/Photographer

About the Photographer
Hello! My name is Shannon Benfield and I am the photographer at Shannon Benfield Photography. My home base is located in Newland, North Carolina. My love of photography first started with family and friends. I so enjoyed taking pictures of my family and had so many compliments from family and friends that asked me to take pictures for them. From there, my business was born and flourished. I was doing individual pictures and/or group pictures at weddings, proms, senior pictures, engagements, newborns, sports pictures, etc. If it was happening, I was photographing it. Come rain or shine, and yes even ice or snow, I really enjoy taking photographs, indoors and/or outdoors. If you would like to view some of my photographs, check out my Facebook page at Shannon Benfield Photography or my web page. My website includes information like my contact information, pricing, etc. For further information, I can be reached at 828-467-1487 or send me a message here. I would be glad to answer any questions you may have.

Money Matters

$5,000 – $10,000

Vendors

Photographer: Shannon Benfield Photography
DJ: Phillip Fisher
Groomsman Attire: Did Someone Say Party?
Hair Stylist: Salon 670
Makeup Artist: Karmen Gragg
Jewelry: Kay Jewlers
Shoes: Unique Shoes
Dress Store: “Did Someone Say Party?” Bridal Boutique
Bridesmaid Dresses: David’s Bridal
Favors and Gifts: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Bakery: Petite sweets
Caterer: FATZ
Floral Designer: Mountaineer Garden Center Florist
Event Venue: The Bramble

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Planning a wedding was more stressful then I could have imagined. My main piece of advice is to be very organized. This not only helps keep thoughts and ideas all in one place but also is greatly appreciated by your vendors! Another piece of advice is to make sure all projects come from the heart. Your guests will remember all the details that involve family and friends and make their time more enjoyable. ~Rob Sigler/Photographer

About the Photographer
I am a wedding photographer based in Jamestown, NY, however, my team and I will travel to any location. We frequently photograph weddings in Erie, PA, Buffalo, NY, and at the Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, NY. While these cities make up our home base, we LOVE to travel! We have photographed weddings in Dayton, OH, Orlando, FL, Pittsburgh, PA, and Albany, NY, just to name a few. I love photographing weddings! Why? Because I remember how amazing my own wedding day was. It was filled with extreme happiness, and was the beginning of my adult life. Photographing this day for other couples is nothing short of an honor. I become the “historian” for your day, documenting each moment as it happens. My photographic style is a mix between traditional (for posed family portraits) and photo-journalism. I love to be a “fly on the wall” and watch as your wedding day unfolds. For example, capturing the groom’s face when he sees his bride for the first time, or the emotional moment when a father sees his daughter dressed in her wedding gown. These are the moments you’ll want to remember forever!

Vendors

Photographer: Rob Sigler Photography
Reception Venue: Athenaeum Hotel
Tuxedo and Mens Attire: Nordstroms
Tuxedo and Mens Attire: Macys
Dress Designer: Jenny Packham
Cake Designer: Cakes by Brandy
Band: Walk of shame
Floral Designer: Francesca’s Floral Design

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Compromise with one another! Don’t feel that you have to please everyone. The day is about the Bride and Groom! Do what makes you big happy. ~Erica Keane/Photographer

About the Photographer
I believe in getting to know my couple and what makes them, them! I LOVE to have fun with my couples since every wedding and every couple I meet is different. My favorite thing to photograph is engagements and weddings. My wedding was the best day of my life and I love documenting a couples first hours together as husband and wife as they celebrate with their friends and family. I am based in CT but travel all over New England and I would love to have a few destination weddings! Packages start at $3200. Email is the best way to contact me.

Money Matters

$20,000 – $45,000

Vendors

Photographer: Keane Eye Photography
Dress Store: Majesty Bridal
Floral Designer: Flower Designs by Malu
Beauty: Makeup by Rosalba
DJ: DJ Rico Entertainment
Beauty: Christie and Co
Event Venue: ARIA Prospect ct

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I love it when my couples dress up for a portion of their pictures. It adds such a classy touch, and it for sure added that extra something special to this session. So when planning for your engagement session, don’t be afraid to go super dressy! You can wear your casual clothes any day of the week…make your engagement session memorable! ~Rebecca Kenny/Photographer

About the Photographer
Hello friends! I’m Rebecca, owner and creative behind Rockhill Studio. I’m a photographer based in Northern Michigan who specializes in weddings and engagements. I LOVE all things weddings, and it makes me so excited to work with so many amazing couples every weekend. I love seeing what they envision for their wedding day come to life and I count it an honor to be able to document that for them. I take that love you feel for each other as a couple and make that absolutely shine on camera! Although I am based in Northern Michigan, I travel all over the state and country for weddings. I love adventure as much as I love my couples, so if you love my work, and are getting married/eloping/engaged, let’s make it happen! You can contact me thru my website or email.

Vendors

Photographer: Rockhill Studio
Event Venue: Presque Isle Park

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Try to incorporate as much of your love story and who you are as a couple into the wedding as possible. This couple really enjoys riding bikes so they included a bike in their engagement session, then entered the reception on a tricycle and then exited the reception on a pedi-cab. What a great way to sprinkle in pieces of who you truly are and make your wedding one of a kind and all about your love story. ~Abigail Volkmann/Photographer

Money Matters

$45,000 +

About the Photographer
I am a photographer that is passionate about people and their story. I want to capture each client’s individual and unique story through photographs. I also specialize in artificial lighting, so indoor wedding venues are actually my dream because I get to utilize my years of commercial photography experience and apply that expertise to beautifully lighting an indoor/dark wedding space. Wedding photography sort of found me, I am not sure I knew it was my dream, but I followed my path, wherever it took me, and discovered that I am exactly where I never knew I always wanted to be. I want to capture the journey, the life, and the light of those around me and my amazing clients. Check out my website.

Vendors

Photographer: Abigail Volkmann Photography
Calligrapher: Capital Calligraphy
Invitation Designer: Sue Corral Ink
Cake Designer: Sweet Fix Custom Cakes and Desserts
Bridesmaid Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids
Apparel: Annalise Bridal
Event Planner: Alyson Taylor Events
Band: Sam Hill Entertainment
Floral Designer: Amanda Veronee
Event Designer: Party Tables, Inc.
Lighting: Ampa Events
Photo Booth Equipment: Photo Boom Boom
Cinema and Video: Heart Stone Films
Event Venue: John Marshall Ballrooms

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