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Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Birmingham, AL

MacroSnaps photographers and videographers cover rehearsal dinner celebrations in Birmingham and across Alabama, with published hourly prices you can book and pay for online.

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Rehearsal Dinners & Welcome Parties in Birmingham: photography & video

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.

Birmingham is a major city in Alabama, home to roughly 212,000 people. We cover rehearsal dinner events at event and banquet venues across the area, from Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Vulcan Park and Museum to private homes, restaurants and community halls.

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.

For a typical rehearsal dinner, clients in Birmingham book about 2 hours of photography ($350) and 2 hours of videography ($500). 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. The first-hour price includes travel, so Birmingham costs the same as anywhere else we work, and there are no quotes to wait for.

What we capture

Key moments we photograph and film in Birmingham

01

The rehearsal

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

02

Arrivals and welcomes

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

03

Both families together

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

04

Toasts and stories

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

05

Gifts and thank-yous

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

06

Candids at the tables

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

07

Venue and details

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

Pricing

Rehearsal Dinners & Welcome Parties photography & video prices in Birmingham

One published hourly rate for everyone, with a 2-hour minimum. No quotes, no negotiating: choose your hours and book online.

Photography

$250 first hour

+ $100 each additional hour

Typical rehearsal dinners & welcome parties coverage: 2 hours = $350

Every photo edited and retouched, online gallery in about a week.

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Videography

$300 first hour

+ $200 each additional hour

Typical rehearsal dinners & welcome parties coverage: 2 hours = $500

Highlight video set to music you choose, delivered in 2 to 4 weeks.

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Typical for a rehearsal dinner with toasts; add an hour for the ceremony rehearsal or a larger welcome party.

Minimum 2 hours · $250 first hour + $100 each additional hour

2 Hour Photography

$350

  • 1 photographer
  • 2 hours of coverage
  • All pictures edited and retouched
  • Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
  • Raw pictures delivered on request
  • Turnaround time: 1 week
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3 Hour Photography

$450

  • 1 photographer
  • 3 hours of coverage
  • All pictures edited and retouched
  • Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
  • Raw pictures delivered on request
  • Turnaround time: 1 week
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4 Hour Photography

$550

  • 1 photographer
  • 4 hours of coverage
  • All pictures edited and retouched
  • Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
  • Raw pictures delivered on request
  • Turnaround time: 1 week
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5 Hour Photography

$650

  • 1 photographer
  • 5 hours of coverage
  • All pictures edited and retouched
  • Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
  • Raw pictures delivered on request
  • Turnaround time: 1 week
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6 Hour Photography

$750

  • 1 photographer
  • 6 hours of coverage
  • All pictures edited and retouched
  • Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
  • Raw pictures delivered on request
  • Turnaround time: 1 week
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7 Hour Photography

$850

  • 1 photographer
  • 7 hours of coverage
  • All pictures edited and retouched
  • Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
  • Raw pictures delivered on request
  • Turnaround time: 1 week
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Local to Birmingham

Rehearsal Dinners & Welcome Parties around Birmingham

Want portraits away from the venue? Couples and families in Birmingham often add an hour at Vulcan Park and Railroad Park. Just add the time and the second location when you book.

Birmingham venues we cover

  • Birmingham Museum of Art
  • Birmingham Botanical Gardens
  • Vulcan Park and Museum
  • Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark

Neighborhoods & areas

  • Southside and Five Points South
  • Avondale
  • Lakeview
  • Highland Park
  • Homewood
  • Mountain Brook

Also serving nearby

  • Homewood (3 mi)
  • Mountain Brook (3 mi)
  • Vestavia Hills (5 mi)
  • Hoover (8 mi)
  • Center Point (11 mi)
  • Bessemer (12 mi)

Around Birmingham

Best photo & video spots in Birmingham

Planning portraits, a first look or extra B-roll away from the venue? These are some of the most photographed places in and around Birmingham.

  1. 01

    Vulcan Park

  2. 02

    Railroad Park

  3. 03

    Sloss Furnaces

  4. 04

    Birmingham Botanical Gardens

  5. 05

    Red Mountain Park

To add a portrait or filming stop, book the extra hours and note the location for your crew. Some parks and landmarks require a permit or have set hours, so check before the day. Book online

Our work

Alison & Stephen's Dream Wedding
Mauro & Rebecca
Nadia & Robert Wedding Highlights
Guests dancing the hora on the dance floor
Red ribbon and bow on a glass door ready for an office ribbon cutting
Team gathered around a long conference table at a new office celebration
Colleagues chatting with drinks during an office opening reception
Recognition presented in front of the company logo wall
Team group photo in a bright modern office
Wide view of a packed ballroom during a summit general session
Speaker at the podium beside the Cultivating Change Summit screen

Planning tips

Planning your coverage in Birmingham

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 Birmingham clients choose MacroSnaps

01

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. Birmingham gets the same experienced crews and standards we bring to every city we work in.

02

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.

03

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.

04

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.

05

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.

06

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.

Simple booking

How booking a Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Birmingham works

  1. 1

    Choose your package

    Pick the service and number of hours. Every price is published, so there are no quotes to wait for.

  2. 2

    Book & pay online

    Enter your date, start time and venue, then pay securely by card. Your slot is reserved the moment you book.

  3. 3

    Your crew is confirmed

    We assign a MacroSnaps photographer or videographer for your city and confirm the details by email.

  4. 4

    Receive your gallery

    Every photo is edited and retouched, then delivered in a private online gallery in high resolution.

FAQ

Rehearsal Dinners & Welcome Parties in Birmingham: common questions

Do you have a Rehearsal Dinner Photographer near Birmingham?

Yes. MacroSnaps has its own photographers and videographers working across Alabama, and we assign a crew for your rehearsal dinner in Birmingham as soon as you book. We also cover nearby Homewood, Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills. You deal with one company, with 13+ years of experience behind it, from booking to delivery.

How much does a Rehearsal Dinner Photographer cost in Birmingham?

The same as everywhere we work: photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour, so 2 hours is $350. Videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour, so 2 hours is $500. The minimum is 2 hours and the first-hour price includes travel to Birmingham.

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.

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