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About Memories by Mandy Photography
Memories by Mandy Photography brings photographer services to weddings across Grand Rapids, Michigan, working from Rockford. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Rockford Community Cabin and These Are the Days Event Space. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in Grand Rapids
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Grand Rapids?
Most couples in Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids?
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 Memories by Mandy Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Rockford Community Cabin | 0.5 mi |
| These Are the Days Event Space | 0.8 mi |
| Hydrangea Blu Barn | 1.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from Memories by Mandy Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Grand Rapids weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are February, March, July.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° | 19° | 23% | 4:49 PM | 5:33 PM |
| Feb | 34° | 20° | 20% | 5:34 PM | 6:14 PM |
| Mar | 44° | 27° | 20% | 7:11 PM | 7:49 PM |
| Apr | 58° | 37° | 26% | 7:47 PM | 8:25 PM |
| May | 70° | 49° | 25% | 8:18 PM | 8:59 PM |
| Jun | 79° | 58° | 21% | 8:40 PM | 9:23 PM |
| Jul | 83° | 62° | 20% | 8:37 PM | 9:19 PM |
| Aug | 81° | 61° | 20% | 8:05 PM | 8:44 PM |
| Sep | 74° | 53° | 21% | 7:15 PM | 7:52 PM |
| Oct | 61° | 42° | 25% | 6:21 PM | 6:59 PM |
| Nov | 47° | 33° | 23% | 4:36 PM | 5:19 PM |
| Dec | 36° | 25° | 23% | 4:22 PM | 5:08 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Grand Rapids (7.9 mi from Grand Rapids). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Grand Rapids.
Getting to Grand Rapids
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| GRR Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 9 mi | 15 min |
| MKG Muskegon County Airport | 32 mi | 50 min |
| AZO Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport | 51 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 113 mi | 2 hr 20 min |
| Chicago | 125 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
| Detroit | 140 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
| Indianapolis | 222 mi | 4 hr 40 min |
Straight-line distance from central Grand Rapids; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 509 Wolverine St, Rockford, MI 49341, USA
- Where
- Rockford · 13 miles northeast of central Grand Rapids
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers · Wedding Videographers
- In Grand Rapids
- One of 122 wedding photographers we list · 3 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (616) 633-1193
- Website
- Visit site
From Memories by Mandy Photography's website
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Around Rockford
- Nearest venue
- Rockford Community Cabin, 0.5 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 11 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 3 within 3 mi, 6 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 1 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Belmont, Comstock Park, Cedar Springs
Distances are straight-line from Memories by Mandy Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Grand Rapids.
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