Weddings are expensive, so much so that when vendors hear the word “wedding,” it’s like cartoon dollar signs pop into their eyes. And photographers are no exception.
Depending on the city, their experience level, or how well-known they are, wedding photographers can cost anywhere from $2,500 to $4,000. Couples will also usually end up paying extra if they want specific shots retouched.
Which is why, when a bride finds out that a big chunk of those edited shots were apparently reserved for her little brother, it’s going to sting a little.
‘Why Do You Have Seven Pictures?’
That’s what happened to Maria (@mariammza), a TikToker who recently tied the knot and then found herself scrolling through her wedding album in disbelief.
In a now-viral video with over 10.6 million views, her wife can be heard telling her brother: “Three thousand dollars. Why do you have one, two, three, four, five, six, seven pictures on our photo album?”
Maria included footage of her brother posing for the camera in different solo shots. One is black and white. All of them are clearly edited. And none of them seems accidental.
“Had more solo pics than any of the bridal party too like,” Maria wrote in the caption.
TikTok Finds It Hilarious
People couldn’t help but laugh along, especially once they saw how much effort went into those solo shots.
“The fact the photographer edited it too is HILARIOUS,” one person commented.
Another joked, “Babyyyy he was getting you your money’s worth.”
Several people shared similar stories. One wrote, “My little brother treated my photographer like paparazzi.” Another said, “This is so little sibling coded I can’t.”
There was even speculation that he had done it intentionally to boost his dating prospects. “These ARE going on his hinge btw,” one viewer quipped.
The Mary Sue has reached out to Maria via TikTok direct messages for comment.
@mariammza had more solo pics than any of the bridal party too like ???? #wlw #wedding #fyp ♬ original sound – maría
Planning a Wedding Is Not for the Weak
According to The Knot’s 2023 Real Weddings Study, the average wedding in the U.S. cost $35,000 that year, up from $30,000 in 2022. And that’s not even counting the honeymoon.
Costs add up fast. There’s the venue deposit, the catering minimum, the “mandatory” service fees, and the endless little extras you don’t think about until you’re knee-deep in planning. It’s no wonder so many couples end up cutting corners or downsizing altogether.
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