Event photography & videography

Rehearsal Dinner & Welcome Party Photography & Videography

Rehearsal dinner and wedding welcome party photography and video: toasts, family, guests and the start of your wedding weekend. Open hourly pricing.

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750+ conferences · 2,200+ weddings
Rated 5 stars
Insured by State Farm: $1M / $2M
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Your rehearsal dinners & welcome parties celebration photographed and filmed with care

The night before the wedding is often the most relaxed part of the weekend. Families meet properly, friends arrive from out of town and the toasts tend to be more personal than at the reception. MacroSnaps photographers and videographers cover rehearsal dinners and welcome parties so this evening is part of your wedding story, not just a few phone photos.

We can cover the ceremony rehearsal itself, the dinner that follows, or a casual welcome party for all your guests. We focus on the people: both families together, the wedding party, grandparents and friends who have travelled, and the speeches from parents and close friends. Coverage is easy to add to your wedding day booking or to book on its own, with the same photographer or crew where schedules allow.

Our prices are listed openly and are the same for every couple: photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour, and videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour, with a two-hour minimum. You can book and pay online. MacroSnaps is part of MacroHype LLC, working with couples since 2011, and is insured through State Farm, with certificates of insurance for restaurants and venues.

What we capture

Key moments of a rehearsal dinners & welcome partie

The rehearsal

The wedding party walking through the ceremony with the officiant, a relaxed preview of the next day.

Arrivals and welcomes

Guests arriving, families greeting each other and friends seeing the couple for the first time that weekend.

Both families together

Group photos of the two families, often the only time before the wedding they are all in one place.

Toasts and stories

Speeches from parents, siblings and friends, which are often funnier and more personal than reception toasts.

Gifts and thank-yous

The couple thanking parents and the wedding party, and any gifts exchanged during the evening.

Candids at the tables

Natural photos of guests at dinner, at the bar and outside on a patio or terrace.

Venue and details

The restaurant, table settings, place cards, welcome signs and any welcome bags for guests.

Our work

Ava's Sweet 16 Birthday Party, New Jersey

Bright floral centerpiece with yellow and orange blooms on a reception table

Guests dancing in a circle on the dance floor at a Bat Mitzvah

Bat Mitzvah girl smiling beside a decorated dessert table

Reception hall with guests seated at round tables with white linens

Wide view of guests gathered in a bright reception room

Planning tips

How to plan your coverage

Book 2 to 3 hours

Most rehearsal dinners are well covered in 2 to 3 hours, from arrivals through the toasts. Add an hour if you want the ceremony rehearsal covered too.

Schedule toasts early

Holding speeches soon after the meal starts keeps coverage shorter and makes sure everyone is still there to hear them.

Make a short group-photo list

Note the combinations you want, such as both families, grandparents and the wedding party. A list keeps group photos to a few minutes.

Record the speeches on video

The night-before toasts are worth keeping with sound. A videographer can also include them in your wedding highlight video if you book both days.

Professional photography doesn't have to be expensive

Why clients choose MacroSnaps

13+ years, 750+ conferences, 2,200+ weddings

MacroSnaps and our parent company MacroHype have been photographing and filming for more than 13 years: over 750 corporate events and conferences and more than 2,200 weddings and private events. Your rehearsal dinners & welcome parties gets the same experienced crews and standards we bring to every city we work in.

Prices published, not negotiated

Many vendors price by how much they think you can pay. We publish every rate: photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour, videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour, with a 2-hour minimum. Everyone pays the same price.

Insured by State Farm

We carry $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate liability coverage. If your venue needs a certificate of insurance, we send it before your event.

Our own network, not a marketplace

We are one company with our own photographers and videographers across all 50 states, Washington, DC, Ontario and Quebec, so the quality, editing and delivery standards stay the same wherever you book.

Book and pay online in minutes

Choose your service and hours, pick your date and pay securely. Your slot is reserved the moment you book, and your crew is confirmed by email.

Every image edited

All photos are edited and retouched and delivered in a private online gallery in about a week. Highlight videos are delivered in 2 to 4 weeks with music of your choice.

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FAQ

Rehearsal Dinners & Welcome Parties: frequently asked questions

Can we book the rehearsal dinner with our wedding coverage?

Yes. You can book the rehearsal dinner or welcome party as a separate booking alongside your wedding day, each with its own number of hours.

How much does rehearsal dinner photography cost?

Photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour, with a 2-hour minimum. Videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour. Every couple pays the same rates.

Do you cover welcome parties for all our guests?

Yes. Welcome drinks, beach gatherings and casual parties for out-of-town guests are covered the same way, with candids and group photos.

When will we receive the photos?

Every photo is edited and retouched, and your online gallery is usually ready in about one week. Highlight videos of 3 to 8 minutes take 2 to 4 weeks, with one re-edit included.

Does the restaurant need a certificate of insurance?

Some do. We are insured through State Farm with $1M per occurrence and $2M general aggregate coverage, and we can send a certificate of insurance on request.

Locations

Find a Rehearsal Dinner Photographer near you

Our own photographers and videographers work across all 50 states, Washington, DC, Ontario and Quebec, at the same published price everywhere.

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Same published price for every client. Choose your hours, pick your date and pay securely online.

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