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EPISODE · May 1, 2026 · 38 MIN

Episode 8: Dollars & Daydreams: Making Your Venue & Photographer Budget Actually Work

from Weddings Unfiltered · host Ron Griffin, Molly Winkowski, Heather Thurman

Venue and photographer — two of the biggest line items in any wedding budget, and the two that couples stress over most. In this episode, we break down how to set realistic numbers for each, when to splurge vs. save, and how to negotiate without ruining the relationship. Whether you're working with $5k or $50k, you'll walk away with a clear framework for making confident decisions that won't haunt you on the day.Guest Information:Photography by Alexandrahttps://photographybyalexandra.com/https://www.instagram.com/pbyalexandra/https://www.facebook.com/269487797042091Pearl Street Venues & Catering:https://eventsbypearlstreet.com/https://www.instagram.com/pearlstreetcatering/https://www.facebook.com/PearlStreetCateringHost Information:Ron from Buffalo POD - https://www.facebook.com/BuffaloPODhttps://www.instagram.com/buffalopod716/https://www.buffalopod.comMolly from The Planning Touch - https://www.instagram.com/theplanningtouch/https://www.facebook.com/theplanningtouchhttps://www.theplanningtouch.com/Heather from Upstate Indie Weddings -https://www.instagram.com/upstateindieweddings/https://www.facebook.com/upstateindieweddingshttps://www.upstateindieweddings.com

Venue and photographer — two of the biggest line items in any wedding budget, and the two that couples stress over most. In this episode, we break down how to set realistic numbers for each, when to splurge vs. save, and how to negotiate without ruining the relationship. Whether you're working with $5k or $50k, you'll walk away with a clear framework for making confident decisions that won't haunt you on the day.Guest Information:Photography by Alexandrahttps://photographybyalexandra.com/https://www.instagram.com/pbyalexandra/https://www.facebook.com/269487797042091Pearl Street Venues & Catering:https://eventsbypearlstreet.com/https://www.instagram.com/pearlstreetcatering/https://www.facebook.com/PearlStreetCateringHost Information:Ron from Buffalo POD - https://www.facebook.com/BuffaloPODhttps://www.instagram.com/buffalopod716/https://www.buffalopod.comMolly from The Planning Touch - https://www.instagram.com/theplanningtouch/https://www.facebook.com/theplanningtouchhttps://www.theplanningtouch.com/Heather from Upstate Indie Weddings -https://www.instagram.com/upstateindieweddings/https://www.facebook.com/upstateindieweddingshttps://www.upstateindieweddings.com

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