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Blog | Merry Ohler | Wedding Photographer Kansas City

Kansas City Wedding Photographer | Ethereal, Cinematic, Intimate. | Merry Ohler writes about elopements, weddings, photography tips and more. Check out the most recent post today!

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Everything You Absolutely Need to Know About Wedding Sizes

“Weddings around the world boast a wide range of sizes, from private elopements with just the bride and groom, to the largest recorded wedding with 150,000 guests. (Yes! That is not a typo!) That being said, the vast majority of American weddings fall into one of five categories…

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FAQs from Engaged Couples for a Kansas City Wedding Photographer

“Today, I’m sharing some of the FAQs I hear most from engaged couples at various stages of planning their wedding, along with the answers to their questions. This is a unique glimpse into…”

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How Much to Tip Wedding Vendors

“No matter where you live or where your wedding will take place, there are some basics you need to know about tipping and weddings in Kansas City, and across the US. You need to know …”

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Everything You Need to Know About Second Photographers

“A second photographer is a photographer who works with a primary wedding photographer to photograph weddings. The second photographer is usually a photographer who is…”

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What You Should Never Skimp On to Save Your Wedding Budget

“The average US wedding costs almost $30k, according to Zola’s recent in depth survey, but engaged couples worldwide are always looking for…”

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9 Crucial Questions You NEED to Ask Before Hiring Your Wedding Photographer | Wedding Photographer Kansas City

“You’ve found a wedding photographer whose work you love, and they are available for your wedding date! Celebrate! That’s a feat in itself! But before you celebrate too much, it’s time…”

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10 Grand Exit Ideas for Summer Weddings You'll Love

“…the two of you give final hugs and express your thanks to those who helped pull off an amazing wedding day, and…What comes next? How do you plan to end your perfect day?”

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Keep or Toss? A Review of Wedding Traditions

“As we turn the corner into “wedding season,” it’s the perfect time to review wedding traditions and decide which ones are worth continuing, and which ones we should allow to retire…”

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The Ultimate List of Rooftop Wedding Venues in Kansas City

“…while there are a couple of articles and lists that include a handful of “best rooftop wedding venues,” I couldn’t find a complete list of Kansas City rooftop venues anywhere! So, I decided to take a slight detour and…”

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10 Intimate Wedding Venues in Kansas City

“While weddings are beginning to return to a semblance of normal, elopement in Kansas City will continue to grow as many couples embrace the “tiny wedding” concept. If that’s you…”

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Ask the Expert: Why Does Wedding Photography Cost So Much? | Wedding Photographer Kansas City

“Today, I’m answering the admittedly loaded question we see floating around every wedding forum on social media, and the reason so many fresh-faced hobby photographers pop eagerly in…

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Bride Guide: 10 Things I Would Do Differently If I Were Planning My Wedding Today | Wedding Photographer Kansas City

“As I thought back over the days, weeks, months and even years leading up to our wedding day, I realized…”

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Bride Guide: How to Handle the Stress of Planning Your Wedding | Wedding Photographer Kansas City

“Really take time to consider why you are making the choices you are making. There is nothing like a wedding to bring out the opinions of everyone around you, so it is important to make sure you are making choices that make you both happy. Your wedding should reflect…

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Bride Guide: How to Tell a Wedding Vendor "You're Not Hired" | Wedding Photographer Kansas City

“Was their personality the wrong fit for you? Did they come across as aggressive, distracted or perhaps bored by what they were doing? Was it their price point? If they were a photographer or videographer, did their work…”

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Bride Guide: How to Interview A Wedding Photographer | Wedding Photographer Kansas City

“You will spend more time with your wedding photographer than with any other person on your wedding day, so your comfort level with whomever you hire is imperative. Technical and timeline questions are important, but the heart and personality of the photographer should…”

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