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About Whimsical Events
Couples planning a Bakersfield wedding will find Whimsical Events among the Bakersfield area's wedding photographers. Beyond wedding photographers, the business also offers wedding planners, wedding florists — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in Bakersfield
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Bakersfield?
Most couples in Bakersfield budget between $1,500 and $3,500 for wedding photography. Packages at the lower end typically cover 6–8 hours with one shooter; higher tiers add a second shooter, engagement sessions, and albums. Always confirm exactly how many hours and edited images are included.
When should we book our wedding photographer?
Photographers with strong reputations are commonly booked 9–14 months ahead — earlier for peak-season Saturdays. If your date is inside six months, ask about waitlists and cancellations; openings do appear.
What should we ask before booking?
Ask to see two full galleries from real weddings (not highlight reels), confirm who will actually shoot your wedding, and get delivery timelines and image counts in the contract.
How does Lazo rank wedding photographers in Bakersfield?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Whimsical Events
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Lino's Venue | 0.1 mi |
| Enlace Ceremonies | 0.2 mi |
| Junior League of Bakersfield | 0.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from Whimsical Events to each venue listed on Lazo.
Bakersfield weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in March, April, May, October, November. The driest months are July, August, September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58° | 40° | 11% | 4:28 PM | 5:07 PM |
| Feb | 64° | 43° | 12% | 5:03 PM | 5:38 PM |
| Mar | 70° | 47° | 10% | 6:30 PM | 7:03 PM |
| Apr | 76° | 51° | 6% | 6:55 PM | 7:29 PM |
| May | 84° | 58° | 3% | 7:17 PM | 7:53 PM |
| Jun | 92° | 65° | 1% | 7:35 PM | 8:12 PM |
| Jul | 98° | 71° | 0% | 7:34 PM | 8:11 PM |
| Aug | 97° | 70° | 0% | 7:10 PM | 7:44 PM |
| Sep | 91° | 65° | 0% | 6:29 PM | 7:02 PM |
| Oct | 80° | 55° | 3% | 5:46 PM | 6:20 PM |
| Nov | 67° | 45° | 5% | 4:12 PM | 4:49 PM |
| Dec | 59° | 40° | 10% | 4:05 PM | 4:44 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Bakersfield Airport (4.7 mi from Bakersfield). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Bakersfield.
Getting to Bakersfield
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| BFL Meadows Field | 5 mi | 5 min |
| SBA Santa Barbara Municipal Airport | 80 mi | 2 hr |
| BUR Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | 89 mi | 2 hr 10 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 101 mi | 2 hr 10 min |
| San Diego | 212 mi | 4 hr 20 min |
| Las Vegas | 224 mi | 4 hr 40 min |
| San Francisco Bay | 251 mi | 5 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Bakersfield; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1531 19th St, Bakersfield, CA 93305, USA
- Where
- Bakersfield · central Bakersfield
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers · Wedding Planners · Wedding Florists
- In Bakersfield
- One of 48 wedding photographers we list · 18 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (805) 616-1290
- Website
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Around Bakersfield
- Nearest venue
- Lino's Venue, 0.1 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 60 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 18 within 3 mi, 36 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 39 within 5 mi
Distances are straight-line from Whimsical Events; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Bakersfield.
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