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Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in St. Louis, MO
MacroSnaps photographers and videographers cover rehearsal dinner celebrations in St. Louis and across Missouri, with published hourly prices you can book and pay for online.
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MacroSnaps in St. Louis
Rehearsal Dinners & Welcome Parties in St. Louis: 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.
St. Louis is a major city in Missouri, home to roughly 316,000 people. We cover rehearsal dinner events at event and banquet venues across the area, from Missouri Botanical Garden, Saint Louis Art Museum and St. Louis Union Station Grand Hall 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis
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.
Pricing
Rehearsal Dinners & Welcome Parties photography & video prices in St. Louis
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.
Book PhotographyVideography
$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.
Book VideographyTypical 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
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
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
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
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
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
Local to St. Louis
Rehearsal Dinners & Welcome Parties around St. Louis
Want portraits away from the venue? Couples and families in St. Louis often add an hour at Gateway Arch National Park and Forest Park and the World's Fair Pavilion. Just add the time and the second location when you book.
St. Louis venues we cover
- Missouri Botanical Garden
- Saint Louis Art Museum
- St. Louis Union Station Grand Hall
- The Jewel Box
Neighborhoods & areas
- Central West End
- Soulard
- The Hill
- Lafayette Square
- Delmar Loop
- Benton Park
Also serving nearby
- University City (6 mi)
- Webster Groves (9 mi)
- Affton (9 mi)
- Ferguson (10 mi)
- Mehlville (11 mi)
- Spanish Lake (11 mi)
Around St. Louis
Best photo & video spots in St. Louis
Planning portraits, a first look or extra B-roll away from the venue? These are some of the most photographed places in and around St. Louis.
- 01
Gateway Arch National Park
- 02
Forest Park and the World's Fair Pavilion
- 03
Tower Grove Park
- 04
Lafayette Square
- 05
Laclede's Landing
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
Planning tips
Planning your coverage in St. Louis
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 St. Louis 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. St. Louis 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.
Simple booking
How booking a Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in St. Louis works
- 1
Choose your package
Pick the service and number of hours. Every price is published, so there are no quotes to wait for.
- 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
Your crew is confirmed
We assign a MacroSnaps photographer or videographer for your city and confirm the details by email.
- 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 St. Louis: common questions
Do you have a Rehearsal Dinner Photographer near St. Louis?
Yes. MacroSnaps has its own photographers and videographers working across Missouri, and we assign a crew for your rehearsal dinner in St. Louis as soon as you book. We also cover nearby University City, Webster Groves and Affton. 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 St. Louis?
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 St. Louis.
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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Same published price for every client. Choose your hours, pick your date and pay securely online.