help. I feel that I am missing something.

mc958 · June 2010

I booked all the main vendors already, Got onto this message board late. But I never booked a videoagrapher. I didn't think I needed one. but do I?? any sugestions

Heather822 · June 2010

I don't think you *NEED* one.

We are skipping it.
Most of my friends who got one said they watched it once & never again.

You could always have a family member capture all the important moments on a camcorder if you really wanted.

ev4149 · June 2010

That's a personal decision. I definitely want to be able to have a video of my dad walking me down the aisle, and of us exchanging vows. But I come from a family where we take videos at everything (birthdays, Christmas, vacations), so it would be weird not to,.

mbcdefg · June 2010

We didn't book one, and so far we aren't regretting it. We hate watching ourselves on tape so we figured our wedding wouldn't be any different, and we loved our photographer so we felt that he'd sufficiently capture the day.

The only moment where I thought, "Damn, we should've hired a videographer!" was when our Best Man gave a really great toast. Luckily, a few days later his sister sent me a video of the toast that she took on her camera. So if nothing else, I'd maybe ask a couple loved ones to take some video of the day, if they have a camera or a Flip that they wouldn't mind bringing.

kasabby · June 2010

I don't think you need one--it is a personal decision. I flip flopped back and forth about it and in the end, I ended up getting one but it was included with my photography package. I decided in the end, that I didn't want to miss a thing and I am not going to be able to watch every moment of the wedding so I figured it would be a good refresher.

kneecoallynn · June 2010

we're not getting one but I know at least 3 people will have video cameras rolling so I'm not all that worried about it. If you're on a budget just ask a friend with a v-cam and a steady hand to record some stuff.

mc958 · June 2010

Thanks for the insight. Been going back and forth about it. My photographer is offering to do it for about 1000. because I feel comfortable with them I was going to add it on but I didn't know if it was worth it.

I keep getting hints from mom that she wants it.

I have a photo shoot to do with them next week. I may just talk with them further about it.

Thanks

akmackay · June 2010

I did one (included in the package I chose from my photographer). I keep hearing of things that the videographer captured on tape when I wasn't there, and although I have not seen it yet, I am so happy that we had one. Apparently when the BMs were getting ready one of them spilt champagne on her dress and they were upstairs drying it with a hair dryer and all they kept saying was how they didn't want to ruin my day and were talking about everything (from how they can't believe I was getting married, to telling funny stories of when we were in high school) and the videographer caught it all on tape. They said they can't wait to see it, and to see my reaction, b/c what they said was cute. And the dancing. Oh the dancing- the videographer was on the floor taping the whole night. He was having a blast just watching us (and made sure to tell DH and I). And, of course the vows and the speeches. The speeches were amazing and I couldn't imagine not having them on video.

My uncle also videotaped a lot, but I just feel that he wasn't there for those "behind the scenes moments" like our videographer was. I will love looking back on our video and seeing and hearing exactly what went on. There were so many moments that I missed that the photog and videographer caught and I think it is definitely worth it to get the videographer.

felicia220 · June 2010

We booked one, I know that will 275 people we are going to miss something and I don't want to miss a thing. But I also know that I will watch the video. So as others have said, its a personal choice.

uppereastgirl · June 2010

You don't *need* one, but we got a video and I am so glad we did. We absolutely love our video and yes, we actually watch it. I too hate watching myself on video, but it is very different when you're looking at a professionally shot and edited video. Very very different from home videos. If you like your photographer's videography and have room in your budget, why not? (Although I would recommend looking around for videographers to make sure you'll get a video that's your style. You may end up going with your photographer, but maybe you'll like someone else better.)

People say this all the time on the board -- you hear lots of people say that they regret not getting a video, but you never hear of anyone regretting getting a video.

DMLJ · June 2010

I would do it. The day goes by so fast and I think alot of people enjoy reliving moments that went by in a flash and seeing things that they may have missed the first time.

I think 1000 is very reasonable.

stapletond · June 2010

We decided not to hire a videographer. I would have done it, but my FI really dispised the idea of being videotaped. I'm going to ask a family member to tape the ceremony...otherwise we have an awesome photographer who will capture things on film.

cherylanddan0706 · June 2010

You do not need one, obviously its all personal preferrence, I didn't want one then got on in the end, and I do not regret it one bit. My sister didn't have one when she got married, and what convinced me to suck it up was because she said she regretted it. I also do not like the idea of saying to a family member or friend "hey can you do me a favor and stand there the entire time with a camera. People took video at my wedding, but on the ones I have seen you can't hear a thing.

I just got my proof 2 weeks ago and (when I've had time) I've watched it over and over.

In the end its personal preference, if you do n't want to spend a lot on a finished video you could always just do raw footage of just the ceremony and reception.

goaliegirl · June 2010

Personally, if you can afford it, I say get one....there is so much that you will miss throughout the course of the day, and you may never get to see those moments. Even if you just get the raw footage of the day, I say do it. Originally, I was not going to get one, and we did and I am so happy that we did, because I have watched it so many times, and love it!! I can't wait to see our final video which we should have in a few weeks.

jchristel · June 2010

I agree with Cheryl, I was totally against having a videographer at first, but after hearing how quickly the day goes by and how much you miss I booked one. It's not *that* much of an expense (relative to everything else) and I can't imagine regretting having it.

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