Wedding videography is an important part of your special day. Unlike still photos, a wedding film captures motion and sound, from you and your new spouse sharing your vows to Grandma boogying on the dance floor to your best man’s toast; recording precious moments that you can relive throughout your life and share with future generations, the wedding films you capture on your special day will become priceless family heirlooms.
Therefore, it’s super important to find the best wedding videography provider to film your special day, someone with a style and personality that you’re comfortable with.
We recommend searching for your wedding videographer at least 12 months before the event—this will ensure you have enough leeway to find the right professional who can bring you beautiful films that you’ll love to watch again and again. Here’s our handy guide to finding the right videographer and getting the best wedding videography!
Get a Videographer Whose Style Matches Yours
Videography companies take different approaches to their craft. Some produce a cinematic film, emphasising drama and drama, while others produce a documentary-style video that shows the events of your wedding day in chronological order.
You can find examples of both kinds online, but don’t rely solely on videos for reference. Use them as pegs for your vision.
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Look for Online Pegs
Many websites host wedding videos but don’t just look at YouTube. Vimeo and Love Stories TV are the preferred spot for many top-rated submissions to display their recent work. You can easily search by location and wedding venue to find clips from your wedding venue and get ideas.
Pro Tip: Not all wedding videos are created equal. Before choosing one, consider a few things: is it shot well? Is the audio clear? Are special effects and transitions that don’t take away from the story?
Plan and Include a Videographer as Part of Your Wedding Budget
Most couples don’t think about hiring videographers until later in the planning process, which can lead to hiring someone you’re not 100 per cent sure about. Planning will be much smoother later if you plan to include this cost in the budget from the start. There are also more chances to get the best wedding videography results.
Pro Tip: Planning always pays off, so allocate money in your wedding budget for your videographer right from the beginning. The average cost is about £2,000, so knowing how much the projected vs actual is will prevent surprises.
Referrals Work, Too
Your photographer, wedding planner, and DJ will likely be able to suggest wedding filmmakers they’ve liked in the past. Review your friends’ past SDEs to find better something you like.
It can make sense to book a package with a photography studio also offering event videography, as you can choose the same pro for both. You might also look for the photo and video pros who have worked together in the past, ensuring that they’ll get along during your big day.
Conclusion
Let Weddings by AR provide you with the best wedding videography you’ve ever seen! Our goal is to convey your special day’s magic and beauty that you can rewatch all over again. Visit our website to book now!
