Videographer worth it?

samurai21 · September 2010

Hey ladies! For those of you that hired a videographer, was it worth it?

FI and I are already using an amazing photographer and never thought to book a videographer until a couple we double date with told us how happy they were that they had footage of their wedding day.

I found one that's well within budget, but I'm gun shy. So, videographer. Yay or Nay? Explain?

*edited to fix my glaring title typo!!

impslave · September 2010

I voted "No regrets," but it didn't cost us extra to have a video of our ceremony because that was part of our package.

I do wish, though, that I had a video of the reception. My brother gave an awesome speech and I can't remember all of it now. I don't know if I would have a video of the whole day, but I think it's worth it for the key moments.

Jenni83 · September 2010

def worth it to have a video,we didnt pay for one my dad's gf's brother did it for us at no charge,but its awsome to look back on and rem all the "special" moments.

bellebride116 · September 2010

OMG yes!!! Our video is one of our favorite things from our wedding hands down! It was so great to re-live it and laugh and people dancing.... we love our video so much. I would never not think of getting one!

[Deleted User] · September 2010

We didn't have a professional nor did our photographer offer it, but H's Aunt videotaped the entire ceremony and a lot of reception until the battery died. It was so wonderful, I am really glad we have it. She did a great job editing it and even making the different scenes, etc.

Even if you can't afford professional, ask a family member to do it for you. Something is better than nothing and then having regrets later on.

tinydancer842 · September 2010

Unbeknownst to me my friend recorded the vows, speeches & first dances -- its not amazing quality but I am glad I have it. I really didn't want another person in my face all day -- the photographer was enough. If you can find someone to just do your ceremony, speeches, & first dances I'd do that but everything else I didn't need a video of -- pictures were enough.

swissarmymelody · September 2010

Definitely worth it! We didn't even notice they were there!

HKD817 · September 2010

I don't think it is worth the money. FI and I are not going to have videographer. We figured we would watch the video when we got home from our honeymoon, then again on our 1yr anniversary, then maybe once more on our 10yr anniversary. Then it gets packed away never to be seen again. No thanks.

portialoveschris · September 2010

Just talked with my FI about this, last week. After reading these posts, he's officially OVERRULED! Video=a must!

azdancer8 · September 2010

We'll be having a family member or friend do video. I think it something I'll want for the memories, but it's not in my budget, so I'm ok with going for lower quality and just having someone do it casually.

kpwedkk · September 2010

We never had a videographer... and relatives that came did ours, it was great without a professional one. I mean to say, this video, how many times are you going to view it after the fact? Or is it for those that couldn't attend?

Musicheals71 · September 2010

I was able to find an affordable one, thanks to a recommendation from a Knottie on my local board. It will be a couple of months before I see the finished product (just got married 3 days ago), but whatever moments he captured, I don't think I will regret having the video since the day went by sooo fast!

Genevieve04 · September 2010

It is worth having someone do it for free.

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