We accept payment in the form of personal checks, cashier checks, and for your convenience we accept any major credit card securely on-line. A non-refundable retainer fee of $500 is required to reserve your date. Fifty (50%) of the remaining balance is due no less than 45 days prior to the wedding day, with the total remaining balance due 15 days prior to the wedding. Please note: Advance payment is required for any additional service options where completion is required prior to the event date. An example of this would be if the childhood montage if it were required prior to the event date.