Videography?

Belle2188 · July 2013

Are you hiring a videographer for your wedding (or if you're already married, did you)? Why or why not? If you're already married, were you happy with your choice?

None of my recently married friends had a videographer and I'm starting to wonder if it's really necessary. I'd love to save the money, but I don't want to regret not having a wedding video later on. Thoughts?

MayDay513 · July 2013

I did not.I personally wouldn't watch the video or anything. I put the extra money towards the perfect photographer.

However, I have seen some really cool videos of wedding posted online lately, but has it made regret not having one? NOPE.

If it is important to you then sure.

QueerFemme · July 2013

We weren't planning on it, but a friend of ours is an amateur film maker, and decided to do a video as a gift to us. I cannot even tell you how thankful I am to have that. I'm sure I won't watch it all the time, and it may come out once a year, or once every other year. But, that day was such a blur. It was awesome to have the video.

Jessica41381 · July 2013

We didn't hire one either. As huynhette said I personally wouldn't watch the video and for the price it cost we felt it wasn't necessary. I thought it was more important to spend the money that would of been spent on other wedding related things. I wanted the food and photos to be top notch so the money that would of been spent on the video will be better spent making the night memorable for my fiance and I as well as all of our guests.

While my wedding hasn't taken place yet I am happy with our decision and have no regrets.

harper0813 · July 2013

I just couldn't justify budgeting for one. We hired an amazing photographer and we reserved a photo booth to "capture" the event. But our guests wouldn't enjoy the wedding video as much as we would, so the money's going toward fabulous food.

Belle2188 · July 2013

I really can't decide if I want it or not. I don't think I'll really watch it, but it's one of those things that's "nice to have."

I'm considering compromising by asking my brother to film just the ceremony and maybe a few important bits of the reception (speeches, cake cutting, etc.)--he's in film school. He's painfully shy and has already declined being in the bridal party, but my dad's been on his back about getting more involved in the wedding so it might be a nice way for him to be involved while also avoiding awkward conversation for a little while. Maybe I'll run it past him.

Maggie0829 · July 2013

We didn't have one. Would it have been nice to have a video of our ceremony? Sure, but the cost didn't out weight the want. A friend of ours ended up recording our ceremony on his phone. The picture isn't great but it is nice to have something. But if we had no video I still would be happy because we hired an amazing photographer that captured pretty much every moment and the moments she didn't our friends and family did (between the photographer and friends and family we have about 2000 pictures).

I would say that if you hire a videographer see how much they cost just to cover the ceremony. Because honestly that is what you will want to remember the most and will most likely be in a complete fog the entire time.

daria24 · July 2013

We didn't have a videographer, even though it would have been in our budget. My friends that got married before me had videographers and it took 6 months + to get the videos, and then once they got them they almost didn't care anymore.

Also I work in TV, I would have been the worst client ever, I HATE most of the trends in wedding videos now.

Belle2188 · July 2013

Thanks, ladies! I think I'm going to price out some packages without videography and see if my brother minds recording the ceremony. A video is nice to have, but I'd rather skip it and make my budget a little more manageable.

swimmy1988 · July 2013

We didn't have one either. But our roommate set up his video camera and captured a video of the ceremony as well as everyone coming in beforehand.

I might do some editing eventually but right now I'm just enjoying all the photographs.

QueerFemme · July 2013

PS - if I hadn't had that friend do that for us as a gift, I don't think I would have regretted not having one. It is just nice to have. But, I'm glad I didn't spend hella money getting it.

Peaseblossom55 · July 2013

I do want a videographer for the day. It doesn't need to be a high end video just a basic package but I would like to have it, as a keepsake and to may be watch every few years. The video may capture a cute moment or a great speech in the way a still photograph couldn't. We haven't started looking for one yet, it's on the lower end of priorities right now.

Storm29 · July 2013

I guess I'm in the minority, but we had a videographer and are so glad we spent the money! It truly does add something that even the best pictures can't imitate (and our pictures turned out incredible). Every couple is different, but I would personally put it above upgrading the liquor, extra flowers, matching bridal party accessories, and a whole host of other costs.

audubonbride2013 · July 2013

We're not having one. I had second thoughts about it yesterday. Then I realized we would never watch it, and it wouldn't be displayed in our home like the pictures. To us pictures are so much more important.

monkeysip · July 2013

We had a videographer, and we haven't gotten the video back yet (so maybe I'll change my mind, haha!), but so far, we're glad we hired one!

My mom wasn't able to attend our wedding, so that was a HUGE reason. But H and I are also video nerds and really wanted a video. Like QueerFemme said, the day was SUCH a blur, I'll be so glad to remember all the moments in video.

We wanted one that was really cinematic (not just straight video), and that can be CRAZY expensive around here. All the ones I kept finding were minimum 2k for really short videos. 3-5k if you wanted full length stuff.

I kept looking around and asking for referrals until finally a really notable videographer (who was out of our budget) recommended a video company to me that was lesser known. The woman works out of her house, but her videos are AMAZING and she has great reviews. We got a really awesome video package for 1,500, which was worth it to us. Point of my story: keep looking, ask around, and find someone lesser known to save some money! If you find a videographer you really like but is too pricey, ask them if they can refer anyone more affordable!

winelover123 · July 2013

I'm just asking a friend to set up their video camera. I have some basic video editing skills, so I can edit it later. I'd like a recording of the day - the ceremony, toasts, dances and cake cutting - but don't want to put out 2k for it.

cwaggoner07 · July 2013

We had a videographer and I am SO happy to have that video. There's something about having the video that captures the moment like a picture can't. Yeah, the picture of me smiling really big during the ceremony is wonderful, but it's awesome to have the video to remember that I'm laughing because I started repeating the officiant's prayer like it was a vow and once we said amen and realized it, I started laughing.

I just feel like there were so many things I would have missed or forgotten without the video. I am so glad we found the money. So so glad.

Bubbles2014 · July 2013

I want one, but I don't have a budget for it. I'm going to contact the local university and ask if there are any film students that would like some experience. Of course I would pay them for their time, but it wouldn't cost anywhere near as much as it would if I hired someone who was professional and established.

Sharpschruter22 · July 2013

We had one. Our photog didn't get some details from our reception I really wanted, but it is in the video. I am SO glad we have a video. I don't remember our ceremony at all and I love being able to watch it whenever I want.

HobokensFury · July 2013

We had one and I'm glad we did. We wrote our own vows and I couldn't tell you what DH said on our wedding day. I was able to hear it again later thanks to the video.

AJuliaNJ · July 2013

I had one and I am more excited about getting the video than the photos. We went with narrative filmmakers for ours so it is not just a recording of the whole ceremony or event. I expect it to be very interesting to watch. I didn't even want to stop watching the samples, and they were of people we don't know.

I felt like the night went by so quickly and I barely remember what I did all day and night. I never got to see the outside part of our cocktail hour. I didn't get to spend as much time with everyone as I wanted to. I just want to relive the moments of the day again, and experience the ones I missed.

I would only get a videographer who also edits the footage into a series of shorter films. If someone said they would film my wedding and hand me the raw footage for a much cheaper price, I wouldn't do it because I know I wouldn't watch that.

tiny speck · July 2013

We did not have a videographer and I do not regret the decision. It just isn't worth the expense to me. We hired a good photographer and we are very happy with those pictures. We didn't need anything more. It is a personal choice, though.

wittykitty14 · July 2013

We had one, but not a professional. My MOH's brother is still in high school, and he does a lot of video/photo stuff for people, and has for me in the past. We asked him to do it, and we paid him for his time. We told him he didn't have to do any editing, just raw footage was totally ok with us. We just wanted to have someone in charge of capturing our wedding, even if the quality isn't as good as a pro. We haven't gotten the video yet, but we're so excited to see it! It's not something I could have justified to pay a pro for, but I'm really happy that we're going to have it.

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