Oh, absolutely! HUGE HUGE HUGE favor. I actually am splurging a bit on videography, and wasn't going to have a photographer at all, but when she offered I said HELL YES. I'm not counting that as saving $3500 though, the way the writer of this article would -_-

This is advice that actually makes sense. Thanks :)

I'm currently planning a wedding, and this article isn't very helpful... I agree with others that the band thing is crazy... better advice is to find a band that you like that plays smaller gigs and doesn't usually book weddings and is willing to do something for $1000. And find a place that doesn't usually book…