Wedding Packages

[mrslevite]

I'm in the early stages of developing a business plan and looking at wedding packages to offer. This one that my husband suggested:

Mother In Law Package: Large portrait of some other couple (better looking that real couple). Large album of fancy wedding at big church a thousand miles away (archbishop available for small extra fee). Candid photo album of reception with band and champagne fountain. Extra photos of elaborate reciept with charges for antique limmo, horsedrawn carraige, or hot air balloon- your choice.

If you offer something different or unique, can you post a link to your website pricing page or include the information here if you don't post the info on your website?

I know that pricing an packages vary depending on the photographer, geographic location, etc., but I have been looking at the prices/packages that I can find online to get an idea of what couples may expect to be offered and the price ranges these packages would fall in.

[mrslevite]

And here is my husband's suggestion for another unique package to offer:

Honeymoon Blackmail Package: slightly blurry photos of couple in Vegas having a wonderful time. Locations include Circus Circus, Lake Meade, 'adult club' on the Strip, Las Vegas police station, airport bathroom- others as available. May include various celebrities for small additional charge. Some nudity or other improper behavior is to be expected. Photos can be of REAL honeymoon couple if prearranged- extra charges apply.

[wannasmaxx]

One quick question:
WHY?
It seems you're taking the piss...

[lil_miss]

hmmmm.... my thoughts too

[tony fanning]

I think that was the idea really!
They are after ideas for REAL pakages (I think)!

[FotOz]

Could make better use of valuable space, methinks!

[scottykm]

well I thought it was funny, not enough humour on this site, some people take it waaaaaay to seriously sometimes (and yes I know there are real pros on here, but what diff does a 30 sec read and giggle make?)

[picturecrazy]

I got a good laugh from it.

[mrslevite]

Well, it was for a laugh. I thought that was ok here. And I'm surprised no one else had any 'packages' they could add. Oh, well. Cheers!

[samnz]

Nice to see a good sense of humour in the wedding forum! :) :) :)

[robpgreer]

When I first got started shooting weddings I had six wedding packages. I named them Cindy, Bobby, Jan, Bobby, Marsha, and Greg. It was my way of revolting against naming them "the lovers paradise" or "the platinum package" or any of those other trite names seen on so many wedding photog sites. Clever couples got the joke. Not so clever couples never did. I dropped to only offering 4 packages and with the change also dropped those names. :(

[MrsOpie]

I just put together my wedding packages and I must say that I feel like these days people want high res. pictures on CD with unlimited coverage for free.

"I want everything for cheap" Package:
Unlimited Time on Wedding Day
Unlimited Locations
2nd Photographer
1,000+ proofs
All High Res. Images on CD
$2,000 print credit
Engagement Session
Bridal Session
Boudoir Session
Rehersal Dinner Coverage

$100 :lol: