When diving head-first into the planning of your big day, there are several components that you will without a doubt already have pictured in your mind.
After years of day dreaming about it, you will probably know where you want your big day to be held. You will more than likely have your bridesmaids or groomsmen picked out, and you will probably have your eye on the *most* perfect dress, regardless of the price tag.
For a day that holds such importance, your memories of it should be regarded as precious as the event itself, and what better way than to hire the experts in wedding memories – wedding videographers!
On hand to capture the most intimate, stunning and powerful moments of your day, the role of the wedding videographer is to ensure that your memories are as beautiful now as they will be in 10, 20 or even 50 years’ time.
But how can you ensure that you get the best footage? And how can you avoid the dreaded wedding day disaster video?
Tip 1: Do Your Research
Find the wedding videographer for you, and remember, “You get what you pay for”
Before you put down a deposit on the first wedding videographer that catches your eye, make sure you do your research. Different videographers have completely different styles and finding the right one for you that matches you and your betrothed’s unique bond is incredibly important.
If planning a wedding on a budget, it can be all too tempting to go for the cheaper option, or even the first videographer that has an offer on. What is essential though, is to ensure that the work that the videographer produces is up to the standard that you can see yourself enjoying in years to come.
If it comes to cutting costs for your big day, there are most certainly other ways in which this can be done. Unfortunately, with components as important as this, you really do get what you pay for.
Whereas your guests may not remember the smaller pieces of your big day, such as the flowers, the table decorations or even arguably the food, you will always have your wedding video to replay.
Make sure you have no regrets when doing so.
Tip 2: Structure Your Big Day
Work with your videographer so that they know what moments to capture. You don’t want hours of your Grandma dancing!
A particularly difficult complaint post wedding day for a videographer is about the specific moments captured.
Although there really is no simple solution, by having some form of structure to your day that your videographer is aware of, can help.
First and foremost, wedding videographers have years of experience, so will know which moments work best.
Anything further to this depends on how your day is laid out. If you know that a moment special to you will happen, such as the father of the bride seeing his daughter for the first time, you need to make your videographer aware.
Tip 3: Music Matters
If you have any ideas for what sort of music you think might work best, be very clear! When you ask for “The Power of Love” by Celine Dion and actually get “The Power of Love” by Huey Lewis, it may take some time until you see the funny side!
Believe it or not, the above is a 100% genuine story – when a close friend requested a list of songs, yet failed to provide which version of said songs, she was fairly dismayed when the iconic Huey Lewis track started up amongst the likes of Westlife, Adele and Bruno Mars.
Although to the more experienced wedding videographer, such as us here at HD Moments, this sort of mishap is easily identifiable, unfortunately mistakes do happen, and when a videographer is trying very hard to fill all requirements of the bride and groom, these things can slip!
Either be specific or leave it in the hands of the experts.
Tip 4: Have a Backup Plan
When planning important events like this, not all aspects are within your control. Unpredictable weather can put a dampener on even the most meticulous of preparations, so creating a backup plan can provide the safety blanket your wedding video might require.
Everything is perfect; the bridal party all look breathtaking, the décor at the reception is exactly how you imagined it and the venue is idyllic. The only thing missing is our dear old friend Mr Sunshine.
In times like this, the easy answer would be simply to pack up the guests and opt for a destination wedding. However, as any Brit knows, jetting off to faraway shores doesn’t always guarantee you the weather you want either.
The best way to combat the uncontrollable climate is to ensure that you have ideas in place if the worst does happen. With a bit of luck, and some research into the best time of year to host a wedding, this could be all but an easy ‘just in case’.
Do you really want to risk it, though?
Tip 5: Relax, and Enjoy Your Day
If a wedding video is a keepsake, do you really want to look back in 10 years and remember feeling stressed, miserable, hot and bothered?
No matter what happens, no matter how things fall into place, trust in the people you have around you, and trust in the people that are helping to provide the greatest day of your life.
When watching back your video in years to come, you will quickly realise that there is no greater sight to behold than a truly happy bride – make it your day, put on a smile and fall in love all over again.
For a failsafe option for your wedding video, get in touch with the experienced wedding videography team at HD Moments.
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