Im going to be honest here and will tell you that I got my previews from my photographer(who is GREAT i can't say anything bad about him) just recently and well they were beautiful BUTTTT.... I have to admit that a lot of my guests took pictures that were equally AMAZING.. In some instances, for example the garter dance my husband did , our guests captured the moment way better and at a better angle than the photographer did. So if your budget doesn't allow it and its something that you can live with and not regret I say go for it. Honestly for me a memory is a memory. Yes, prof photographer pics will never be the same as some random person taking a picture but in the end its a picture and a memory of your wedding ... Good luck!