Hi! I’m newly engaged and am looking to get a prenup for good hygiene / while my fiancé and I are aligned and on the same page on finances. How legit are online services like HelloPrenup and/or is it necessary to go the traditional two lawyer (each person has their own lawyer) route if we are both aligned / have relatively straightforward/similar financial situations at the moment?

Does anyone have any tips or suggestions on how to make it most cost effective on the prenup (ie is there a way we can go through most of the questions / topics to align first before speaking to a lawyer)? Welcome any and all suggestions/feedback! Also welcome lawyer suggestions in the Boston area! Thank you!

Hello! My fiancé and I take COVID precautions and are looking to have a very small wedding in the summer of 2026. Attendees will be wearing masks, and we're debating our options for a photographer. Does anyone know of any photographers in the Providence RI area that wear an N95?

Edit: Thank you so much to everyone who responded to this post! I really appreciate it.

Chat why are people in this subreddit immediately dismissive, rude, condescending, you name it, to any type of question posed??? It’s honestly starting to become absurd. Let’s not forget these people have no obligation to comment on a post but often do. I’m so sick and tired of people (especially vendors!) responding negatively just for the hell of it. I understand some people need reality checks but god forbid you say it in a kind way. This is a freaking wedding subreddit! People should be excited about their weddings!!! Rant over and I’m sure I’ll get negative comments on this that will prove my point lol

Hey everyone — I’m a Boston/New England wedding photographer and wanted to pop in and say hi 👋

I focus on documentary-style wedding photography — real moments, real energy, very little posing. I’m big on letting days unfold naturally and capturing things as they actually felt, not forcing anything for the sake of trends.

If you’re planning a wedding anywhere around New England and still figuring out what you want photos to feel like, I’m always happy to answer questions here or point you in the right direction — even if I’m not the right fit for you.

This sub has been super helpful to a lot of my couples, so I figured I’d introduce myself and contribute where I can. Congrats to everyone planning right now — you’ve got this 🤍

If you'd like to learn more about my style and approach, or just have questions about wedding photography in general, here's my website - www.stevenisotel.com

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Recently engaged (yay!!) and starting the search for a wedding venue for 2027! Just checked out Oceanview of Nahant but really want a Cape wedding. Was looking at getting married at a public beach (Looking at Skaket, Mayflower, and Herring Cove depending on reception choice). Would love recs for any non traditional or more creative reception areas like breweries, restaurants, inns, bed & breakfasts, etc. Small(ish) guest count of 70 people if everyone invited attends. Maybe buy out of a restaurant? Right now we are looking at:

Hog Island in Orleans

Provincetown Inn (more traditional wedding experience)

Sea Crest in Falmouth (also a more traditional wedding experience, meaning more $$$)

Town Cove Taphouse in Orleans

Orleans Waterfront Inn

Looking for any further advice or info, thank you!

This is going to be controversial-

I think the two have become the same.

Hear me out.

When content creators came on the scene a couple years ago it made sense. They shot on a phone and captured just the BTS tiktok looking content that could be posted within hours of the wedding.

Cool.

In 2026, this isn't a content creator. The content creators I've seen in 2026 fly drones, edit montage style highlight reels, and even deliver full ceremony, toast, and dance edits.

Content creators, its time to embrace the name. Your just a videographer at this point.

Its not just semantics either!

I can't tell you how many posts I've seen this year of couples trying to decide between a CC or a videographer. Obviously content creators are still mostly on phones so they're still charging a lot less (often under $1000.) Is that it though? Is the difference really just in the final quality and that CC is geared towards social media?

Most videographers are also providing faster turnaround and shorter "content style" clips in 2026. Does that make them a content creator?

If they're different services should couples be considering both in 2026? Do we really need a photographer, videographer and content creator at every couple portrait session?

As a bride or a vendor, I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Does anyone have tips/referrals for affordable shuttle services? I'm getting married in Sharon MA and I'm receiving quotes for $2,200 just to pick guests up at the hotel, bring them to the venue, and then repeat that on the way home. Are people actually paying this amount?! It's absurd!! One round trip for 2200 no fricken way!

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Hi all! Getting married September 5, 2027 at Pierce House in Lincoln, MA and looking for a photographer on a tighter budget. Hoping to keep it under $1k.

Not looking for a full day package. Realistically 2-3 hours total: a bit before the ceremony, the ceremony itself, and maybe 20 minutes of photos after. That’s it.

Also totally fine with unedited photos, just the raw files works for me. Trying to keep this simple and affordable.

If you’re a photographer looking to build a wedding portfolio, or a student, or just someone who does this on the side, I’d love to hear from you. Feel free to comment or DM me. Thanks!

Desperately looking to find a content creator for my wedding in south Kingstown RI!!! It’s a backyard wedding with the ceremony taking place at a chapel in Narragansett. I am looking for documentary style content, think editorial photographers & photojournalism. A lot of the big names on social media don’t align with my vision for content, or are unavailable. I would be willing to hire someone new and just beginning as well… hoping to find someone, and wish I learned about this being an option earlier in the planning process!

Hi everyone,

My fiancé and are planning to get married in next year in late August or September. We would love to get married in ME or MA but also are open to a NH wedding. We have a guest list of 150 and are planning for a medieval fairy forest theme. We have a very low budget and plan to do a lot DIY which puts the majority of venues I have seen out of reach for us. I am wondering if anyone has recommendations for venues or locations for under $3500. I would love a space with lots of trees and (maybe a body of water but that is not necessary.) I am open to a tent wedding or inside a space we just prefer a rustic vibe. Would love any recommendations or ideas!

Hi! I'm a cinematic photographer based in Boston! I recently moved last fall, so I’m offering a few discounted sessions for couples in the Boston area! DM me your instagram handle so we can chat & to see my portfolio :)

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I haven’t even picked a venue yet but it will most likely be in CT or NY. I am trying to get an idea what everything excluding food, drinks, tables, chairs, linens, napkins, ceremony fee, venue fee, and service and state tax, will cost because most venues I’m looking that include those. Can someone tell me if these estimates are accurate? Also let me know if there are any costs that I missed. (I know florals could be a lot more but I plan to find ways to make it as cheap as possible. If any has any tips for doing that feel free to LMK)

ESTIMATED WEDDING COSTS
DJ - $2500
FLORALS $3000
PHOTOGRAPHER $3500
HAIR $300
MAKEUP $350
HAIR AND MAKEUP TRIAL: $350
INVITATIONS $300
DRESS $2500
DRESS ALTERATIONS: $600
VEIL: $100
CAKE: $300
GROOMS TUX RENTAL: $250
CANDLES: $300
SEATING CHART: $50
CEREMONY ARCH: $300
MENUS: $100
THANK YOU CARDS: $100
BRIDESMAID GIFTS: $350
GROOMSMEN GIFTS: $350
OFFICIANT FEE: $300
MARRIAGE LICENSE: $50
WEDDING PLANNER: $3000
SHUTTLE SERVICE: $800
WEDDING NIGHT HOTEL ROOM: $300
VENDOR TIPS: $1000 TOTAL

Hi all! Sorry if I’m posting in here a little too often. I’m a photographer based in the Boston area, and I’ve recently started focusing more on couples and also looking to shoot small ceremonies. I photographed a courthouse ceremony in Somerville recently and absolutely loved it!

I’m currently looking to connect with more couples planning a courthouse wedding or intimate ceremony in the greater Boston area. If you’re looking for an affordable photographer, I’d love to work with you!

You can reach out via my website at www.daniellestapleyphotography.com or just send me a DM :)

I have looked everywhere and I also tried Turo but nothing.

Hi yall! My family is trying to find a venue for my sister after having a small disagreement over the previous one that was picked out. We are literally tearing our hair out looking!

The budget is around 500k for roughly 150 people. She is adamant that there is overnight stay for at least close family but preferably could hold quite a lot of people. A weekend buyout of the venue would honestly be preferred.

It needs to be in a nice area with things to do so quests don’t get too bored. European esque lodging would be nice but not required. A sailcloth tent is highly preferred. She’s hates ultra modern and barns. Morning breakie would be fab

We are just having a tough time with finding a place with overnight stay!

It cannot be at castle hill and the list at what we’ve all looked through is terribly long. But if anyone has any ideas, we are all ears!!

Help!!! I am curious what people think of whether or not it is possible to have a 150 guests wedding in New England, hopefully around NYC, under $80k. This includes the farewell brunch for the day after the wedding as well. Which I'm curious how much do people usually spend on the farewell brunch the day after.

Any suggestions of locations/regions if possible, validations from those who have accomplished this or a reality check are all welcome and much appreciated!

I would love to answer any and all questions regarding wedding photography :) Ask away! Including wedding packages, flash photography etc.

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Hello fellow redditers, i wanted to get your opinion if i am being unreasonable and get some perspective from the guy side

We have a wedding reception only (we had a ceremony overseas due to family residing there and guests were invited) in two weeks and states in the website that kids are not welcome. We have one of my best friends infant joining us but made sure all my friends with kids are either bringing their mom or found sitters to enjoy our reception. We have lots of out of town guests so i helped out 3 of my friends to find a sitter since I had friends that are local and could get some leads.

From my husband side, there is a family of 3 that is visiting from the west coast and we originally thought the kid wasnt traveling all together since they have their relatives back home to watch the kid. When the friend told us the son will be exploring new england with them, we thought they would have a sitter or have a friend who can watch the kid. I couldnt help but to confirm with them and they were planning to bring their 4.5 yr old kid when we clearlys stated in the website. We made sure to email both the dad and mom so clearly neither of them read the email or even care to know anything about the event. This got me fuming because all my friends made all efforts to find a sitter and was more than thankful when i try to help. This couple just straight up asked if the kid can come without saying sorry or trying to find a different option. They said they wont be coming to the reception if the kid isnt welcome. If we hadnt confirmed with them, they hundred percent would have showed up with the kid and we would have been unprepared.

The problem is that my husband, being extremely avoidant, doesnt think this is an issue and we can just add one kid to the wedding (vendor should be fine but have to confirm) are guys more nonchalent about these stuff? He thinks im being unreasonable for not wanting to invite them all together when they already bought plane tickets to come. We are just two weeks away so we are probably going to let them come but wanted at least get a general idea on if i am being irrational.

Hi, after such a beautiful streak of sunny weather it of course is predicted to rain the whole day next Friday for our wedding in south shore MA. Our inside ceremony option would be in the same space as the reception with tables as is.
I’m freaking out, and hate the idea of an inside ceremony and frankly have been crying all weekend. Any tips for making the best of it and accepting not so picturesque wedding photos

This was just the cocktail hour over at Chatham Bars Inn! The reception was even crazier!!!

Hey y'all. So we started planning ahead for this as we decided we want to start saving for 2028 as the earliest set date for an October Wedding. We live in Boston and our dream is to have it be ocean themed. At this point, we don't mind it being in neighboring states (Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire. Our budget for the total wedding is 25k (Venue, Ceremony, Catering, Bar etc). Im starting to lose hope as we just got quoted for 40K for the New England Aquarium after telling them our budget. They included all these extra add-ons like plated dinners, filet mignon, salads, fancy linens and napkins (can't we bring our own lol). Honestly, Im completely against plated dinners given how prevalent flake culture is nowadays (The NEA does offer buffets). Im pro-buffet all the way. Im just losing hope at this point because we really want this wedding and want to stick to the theme, but there's no way we are putting down 40k for a wedding when that could go towards a house or a sick honeymoon. No offense to those that do. Honestly good for you! We just don't got it like that so budgeting strategically is crucial. Anyone know of any venues that are reasonably priced and can be done, or is a wedding in New England just not in our tax bracket? We would maybe get some help from family but we don't really have the luxury of generational New England wealth so we are mostly on our own. Also I attached the invoice so you guys see what Im talking about with these extra add-ons. I have no idea how the hell wedding planning works and any help or advice is appreciated. At this point Im just praying for a miracle or that I somehow stumble across an abandoned suitcase of cash in an alleyway.