Wedding Rehearsal Dinner vs. Welcome Party: Which One Makes Sense for Your Wedding Weekend?
Wedding rehearsal dinner, welcome party, or both? There’s no wedding-weekend rulebook saying you need to do any of it. Here’s how to decide what makes sense for your guest list, your plans, and the people flying in from all over to celebrate with you, plus a peek at Mallory and Anthony’s New Orleans weekend, complete with jazz, a Mississippi River boat, plenty of wine, and even more happy tears.
Why Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Photography Matters for Your Wedding Weekend
Josh and Cassie's rainy Mississippi crawfish boil reminded me why I think couples seriously underestimate their rehearsal dinner. From creating space for connection to helping your photographer tell a more meaningful story, here's why the night before your wedding might matter more than you think, and how to plan a rehearsal dinner that feels genuinely like you.
A Unique New Orleans Wedding Rehearsal on a Riverboat
Before the vows and the second lines, before the dance floor and the cake, there’s the rehearsal. And in New Orleans, that’s where the real fun really begins. Come behind the scenes of M + A’s wedding weekend on film, and learn why documenting the whole experience (not just the ceremony) matters so much. Plus, venue tips, planning advice, and all the soulful NOLA energy you could ask for.
Why a Destination Wedding in Italy Deserves Full Weekend Photography
Your wedding in Italy isn’t just a day, it’s a whole story. From wine-fueled rehearsal dinners to sunset courtyard laughs, here’s why you need a photographer there for all of it. Spoiler: the best moments happen before the ceremony even begins.
The Power of Documentary Wedding Photography During a Wedding Weekend in Arkansas
Ryan and Carly’s wedding in Arkansas was more than a ceremony; it was a weekend layered with love, handwritten notes, saxophone solos, and firelit after parties. As their documentary wedding photographer, I captured every unposed moment, from vows to cider by the fire.