"Do I need a film of my wedding?"
Yes, definitely, absolutely, unreservedly!!!
But incase that isn’t a convincing enough answer, I have highlighted four very strong reasons.
I am not saying this because I want to sell myself to you. I am more than happy to introduce you to other (and even more) amazing wedding videographers if we do not hit it off. And this is because I truly believe your wedding should be captured on film, by a professional.
Too many times I have heard friends, family, friends of friends, family of friends etc say they regret not having a wedding videographer, and this is usually because the memories they thought would be so strong, and so vivid, are sadly fading just a year after the big day. Scary right?
It is not about photo versus film. They are completely individual, yet complimentary of each other. Photos are the gorgeous photos you may put on your wall, keep in your purse (does anybody still keep loved photos in their purse or is it just me?), and flick through with your best friend when you finally have your first coffee with them after the big day. Here comes the first reason you need a videographer:
When your ceremony and speeches are filmed, the words you say to each other and what your loved ones say to you as a newly married couple, are captured.
The groom, father of the bride, and any other brave speech-giver can take months to write the perfect words to say things they’ve never said to you before, recall stories you wish Auntie Margaret didn’t hear and express true emotion. It makes sense to value these sentimental words and witty jokes about the day being so emotional ‘even the cake was in tiers’. It is also fantastic to see your guests reactions during the ceremony and speeches because you sure will not notice them on the day.
The lead up to those vows and speeches feels long, wedding days are short, you don’t have to try too hard to take it all in - take the pressure off yourself. Here comes more reasons - yay.
It reminds you of the mood, of how your wedding truly felt.
Most videographers take a lot of care in choosing the music during the edit. Add this to the footage of your guests laughing, little guests dancing, nearest and dearest wiping a tear in the ceremony - et voila! Your memories are bought to life. Amazing - just like an emotive film, you know, happy tears and all that, but with REAL emotions.
What better record of those people than walking and talking on a very very happy day, looking their best.
There will be people wanting lovely memories of you, and these people may not even be born yet.
I wish I could see a film of my parents getting married. I wish I could see my youthful grandmother dancing, hear my mum chatting to her best friends just hours before marrying my dad, and watch me being passed around the aunties like a game of pass-the-parcel. Also, there’s only a certain amount you can laugh at a couple of photos of your mum with a perm - come on mum, you got married in the 90s when The Rachael haircut was the style of the decade, Like a Virgin was so 80’s although totally acceptable now in my view.
Can you think of a more precious memory of you for your family than a gorgeously filmed and professionally edited record of the best day of your life? Priceless, really.