How do you setup your wedding packages?

[filemanager]

In the past, I've done the "shoot & burn" where the client gets their session on CD. But as of this year, no more!

I've moved all my sessions to where the client pays the session fee, then can purchase the prints.

But what about weddings? Should I do a "session fee", then have them buy the prints, or an album, or the CD, etc.? How do you all setup your wedding packages?

[OsmosisStudios]

An hourly rate (you can lump it together as the "services"), your creative fee (which is normal) and then the print/CD package they've ordered, + misc costs.

[windrider86]

I have one set fee for a certain amount of time that includes a photo package and a hard cover book. If they want the cd with all the photos, its an additional $250

[candleman]

I have one set lump sum figure, and I list everything they get for that amount.
I guess you could call it "shoot 'n burn" but i package it very well, and there are extras.
I list an estimate of number of hours i'm available, approximate number of images, coverage and all the extras i add in on the periphery like assistants, retouching, consultations, planning sessions and visiting the venue's.
I make it clear that theres no extra fees and they will get all the listed items at one fixed price.
but obviously I can do extras and extra time etc etc.

I don't want to come across like someone who is trying to scam them or hold the pictures ransom.
People i've spoken to have had nothing positive to say about wedding photog's who do the "hourly rate" and then they pay for prints afterwards.

This is Generation Y we're dealing with here, they expect something for their money.
I know I'd never hire someone thta operated on the time+ if you actually want something you need to pay for it as an extra. Those days are gone IMHO.

But, i'm a terrible salesperson.. so if you're good at the hard up-sell then good for you.
I've chosen what works for me.

good luck with it.