Weddings are expensive affairs. Even if you elope you’ll have to pay for the trip, and couples that opt for a no-fuss civil ceremony down at the local courthouse will have to pay for a marriage license at the very least. And you’ll likely want some photos to commemorate the big day, whether you’re hosting a 200-person event at a fancy country club or you’re tying the knot with your two best friends for witnesses and a justice of the peace delivering the ceremony. But if you’re working with a limited budget, or you’d rather devote your funds to hiring a wedding planner, booking the perfect venue, or buying that Vera Wang gown you’ve had your eye on, the cost of a professional photographer may be out of the question. However, you no doubt want to remember your special day for years to come, so photos are a necessary evil. Here are just a few options, though, if you want plenty of pictures without the cost of a wedding photographer. Read the rest of this entry »