Congrats cassie1982 ! and welcome to our forum community Most resorts + hotels here allow outside vendors for an addtional fee . Each place has their own policy, so it's a good idea to check the venue you're considering - to see what their policy is. There are numerous professional photographers available in our area whose specialty is preserving your wedding story in an amazing photo record you'll cherish every time you look at it, and re-live that wonderful celebration! The key is to find the one within your budget - whose "style + feeling" touches your heart + really resonates with you If photography is important to you, you'll be very glad you did !!! Wishing you all the best with your research, decisions + planning process .... happy "shopping" team, MTM asst, Lynda