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I've been doing some research with various time frames stated for the length of time for a reception. My FH and I are getting married at a church that will be 25 minutes from our venu. Most times start at 4 hours and then go up from there. What time...

I know someone who is willing to do five hours of recording between ceremony and reception. They will have one other person with them and do a professional highlights recording with ppl talking as well. The rate is a flat $1,000. I feel like...

I'm trying to get an idea of what is typical for a venue to ask for as a deposit to hold the date. Anyone who has ideas, I'd appreciate the information.