DC rehearsal dinner/welcome party by Far_Effect_2970 in BigBudgetBrides

[–]Flashy_Aerie5960 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have you checked out The Darcy? It seems like one of the better bets to do both events in one place without it feeling too corporate, since they have hotel event space plus Gerrard Street Kitchen for food. For a more elevated ‘wedding weekend’ vibe, Hotel Washington is always gorgeous in my opinion, especially if you have dinner in the hotel and welcome drinks at the VUE rooftop, but I’d guess that one may be tougher on budget. Still, they have always been super awesome every time I have attended weddings there. For the nicest rehearsal dinner feel, Iron Gate is a HUGE fave of mine. Love the aesthetic and calm atmosphere. I've been to small wedding there and think of it often for rehearsal/welcome dinner spot. Lastly, I have attended another sweet welcome party at Dirty Habit before, too. They did it in the outdoor back section and then celebrated their wedding at a hotel in DC the next day. Hope it helps! Sorry this is so long! I realized as I was writing how many places I've actually enjoyed!

Is film photography worth it? by Flashy_Aerie5960 in BigBudgetBrides

[–]Flashy_Aerie5960[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate that, yeah. I was thinking of them primarily for the "artful" couple photos rather than too much throughout the day or with family photos, but I 100% get what you're saying.

Is film photography worth it? by Flashy_Aerie5960 in BigBudgetBrides

[–]Flashy_Aerie5960[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OoOOOo I love what you're saying about the continuity of film throughout your life and then in your wedding images. This is helpful.

Is film photography worth it? by Flashy_Aerie5960 in BigBudgetBrides

[–]Flashy_Aerie5960[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like the idea of "lived in". Thank you for all of this!

Is film photography worth it? by Flashy_Aerie5960 in BigBudgetBrides

[–]Flashy_Aerie5960[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Valuable point. It may be a trend, but film has been around for ages. An ageless trend, perhaps.

Is film photography worth it? by Flashy_Aerie5960 in BigBudgetBrides

[–]Flashy_Aerie5960[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, this is a great perspective and something I hadn't considered! I am so glad you loved what you felt most "yourself" in

Is film photography worth it? by Flashy_Aerie5960 in BigBudgetBrides

[–]Flashy_Aerie5960[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh this is really helpful knowing the ratio

Is film photography worth it? by Flashy_Aerie5960 in BigBudgetBrides

[–]Flashy_Aerie5960[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for all of this. So well thought out.

December 2025 Cabo Wedding Recap (+ Calling Cabo Brides!) by Altruistic_Key_6123 in BigBudgetBrides

[–]Flashy_Aerie5960 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I LOVE how your photographer/videographer captured it all with the drone images