2022 Wedding Photographer Speed Dating
2022 Wedding Photographer Speed Dating
Welcome to the Winter 2021 Venue Tours
Hosted by Love Long and Prosper Photogrpahy
These venue tours are perfect for couples looking to book their perfect wedding venue!
With 2022 and 2023 looking to be one of the busiest wedding seasons ever, these tours will help couples find their wedding venues fast and easy!
how it works
How It Works
Prepare!
Write down some questions you’ll like answered.
Check out photos of the venues online.
We will provide drinks, snacks and lunch but bring your own water and snacks too!
Join Us!
This is the big day! Join us on the tour and let’s have some fun too while we are at it!
During The Tour
Expect the tour to be 5-6 hours!
We will provide drinks (champagne, water and soda), snacks and lunch!
Except for the drive home, you’ll only be on the party bus for 15 minutes on average.
Don't Forget
Your Guide!
Don’t forget you’ll be traveling with one of CT’s best photographers – Gary Pope of Love Long and Prosper Photography!
Don’t hesitate to ask him questions, and DEFINITELY ask for photos!
Follow Up!
After checking out the venues it’s time to follow up!
Some venues may give you a more elaborate private showing.
Also if no venues fit what you wanted you can always come back here to book another tour! These will be going on all winter!
Hartford Center Tour
Hartford Center Tour

Details
Details
Cost: 100% free
When: Sunday, February 6th, 2021 11am-430pm(ish)
What: are we riding in? A party bus provided by Specialty Transportation!
Where: Hartford County including the following venues:
Merlot on the Water – What I personally have rated as one of the best hidden gem venues in CT!
Broad Brook Opera House – A fantastic option for DIY couples looking for a great looking venue
- Larimar – One of the newest wedding venues in CT!
- Farmington Gardens – One of the most impressive light setups in CT
- La Notte – A perfect blend of rustic and ballroom style for couples that can’t decide!
- and at least one more yet to be announced venue!
Litchfield Hills Tour
Litchfield Hills Tour
Details
Details
Cost: 100% free
When: Sunday, February 20th, 2021 11am-230pm(ish)
What: are we riding in? A party bus provided by Specialty Transportation!
Where: Litchfield County including the following venues:
The Waterview – A fantastic spot if you are looking for a classic ballroom style wedding venue!
Edmond Town Hall – For couples on a budget this venue is fantastic, plus not many venues allow you and your guests to see you get married in a theater!
Marygold’s On Main – If food is your focus you will love Marygold’s! As a fine-dining experience you can also have that for your wedding as well!
- Lounsbury House – Traditional Mansion Venue

Grab A Ticket Here!
Grab A Ticket Here!
If you are having issues grab tickets from this link instead
FAQ
FAQ
How To Book!
Literally you scrolled right past the ticket section….just scroll up a tiny bit!
Rain Dates
This is happening rain or shine!
Is There a dress code?
Think of this like a bridal show…so this is super casual
How early should we arrive?
We will be leaving at 11am so please arrive 10-15 minutes early so we can leave on time!
Tickets are sold out but I really want to go on the tour!
Feel free to email me directly at gary@lovelongandprosperphotography.com about it! If I get enough emails complaining I’ll see if we can get a bigger bus
Be sure to subscribe to my newsletter to get updates if times open back up!
So you are taking photos and video during these tours?
Yup! So other couples can know how useful and cool these are. Also feel free to email me directly at gary@lovelongandprosperphotography.com or fill out the form on my site if you’d like the images for yourself!
Did I miss anything?
Email me at gary@lovelongandprosperphotography.com with any questions!
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meet your
geeky tour guide
meet your
geeky tour guide
Hello! I’m Gary Pope, the lead photographer of Love Long and Prosper. I’m your typical super-geeky dude turned photography enthusiast who just loves capturing quirky couples and families! As a self-proclaimed-ex-D-list-board-game-Youtube-celebrity, I am also a self-proclaimed expert with working with geeks and those that do not fit the “norm”…or whatever that means.
I’m all about bringing the fun and capturing the most intimate moments you will ever have!