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Wedding planning, made a little easier
Venue roundups, sample timelines, honest talk about cost and answers to the questions couples ask me most, from a wedding filmmaker in Northeast Ohio.
The best wedding venues in Canton and Stark County
Vineyards, restored barns, a castle and a garden, all within a short drive of downtown Canton. Here’s what each one offers and what to ask on your tour.
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The best wedding venues in Pittsburgh
Old churches, grand halls, museums, gardens, downtown hotels and a lake out in the country. Here’s a filmmaker’s look at the Pittsburgh venues worth touring.
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The best wedding venues in Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley
Historic halls, garden ceremonies, lakeside receptions and barns out in the country. Here’s a local filmmaker’s look at the venues around Youngstown worth touring.
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Is a wedding videographer worth it?
An honest answer from someone who films weddings for a living, including when I think you could skip it.
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The best time of year to get married in Ohio
Weather, light, fall colors and availability, season by season, with real numbers from Northeast Ohio.
Read the guideBarn wedding venues in Northeast Ohio
Orchard barns, historic farms and new barns built for weddings, from Lake County down to Stark County. Here’s a filmmaker’s guide to the ones worth touring.
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Wedding photographer vs videographer: do you need both?
What each one actually gives you, what they cost around here and how I’d choose if your budget only fits one.
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How much does a wedding videographer cost in Ohio?
Real numbers, what actually changes the price and how to get the most out of your budget, from a filmmaker who works here in Northeast Ohio.
Read the guideHow to plan your wedding day timeline
A sample schedule from someone who films weddings every weekend, with how long things really take and where to leave a little breathing room.
Read the guideWedding highlight film vs feature film: what’s the difference?
How long each one runs, what goes into it and how to pick the one you’ll actually watch.
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Questions to ask a wedding videographer before you book
Twelve questions that tell you a lot more than a highlight reel does, plus what a good answer sounds like.
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