There is no doubt that photos from your wedding day are precious but when it comes to the whole package of relieving emotions, nothing does justice to the wedding videography! All those loving and affectionate moments, the anxious ones, the happy tears, the anticipation, and the celebration of love; must have the deserved spotlight on film.
While all videographers are different, they do have experience in what should or should not be included in the film. It is natural to have doubts and feel worried whether something from your wedding might be left out, that is why the communication between you and the wedding videographer is of the essence. If you aren’t sure that you can think of everything you want to be included in the video and want to be absolutely certain that the most memorable moments will be filmed, you can take a look at this wedding video checklist!
Wedding Preparations checklist
You’ve planned this wedding for so long and you want every single detail to be captured in your wedding film! There are a number of events happening before the ceremony like all the preparations, so let’s go through this list to make sure that nothing gets left behind:
- The bride getting ready with her bridesmaids / the groom getting ready with his groomsmen;
- The interior and exterior of the ceremony church/venue adorned with video frames from the beautiful surrounding (landscapes, nature, beach, etc);
- All the floral designs and the altar before the ceremony;
- The pinning of boutonnieres and the guests arriving;
- The arrival of the bride and her party.
Wedding Ceremony checklist
This is the moment when happy tears are rolling and the anticipation while walking down the aisle is overwhelming. That first kiss as husband and wife is the crowning moment of your love so let’s continue through this wedding video checklist to ensure everything is included:
- The decorations of the ceremony church/venue, close-ups, ethereal aesthetic;
- Guests entering and being escorted to their places;
- The musicians;
- Guests reading the program and talking before the bride enters;
- The families of the bride and groom entering;
- The groom waiting at the altar, the anticipation;
- The bridal party entering and walking down the aisle;
- The flower girls;
- The father of the bride escorting her and handing her off to the groom, all the emotions;
- The whole ceremony with the vows, exchanging of rings and finally with the first kiss;
- Leaving the church/venue as a married couple.
Wedding Reception checklist
Whether it is a wedding in a backyard or on an exotic destination beach, the reception means one thing – time to party and celebrate love! When discussing everything with your wedding videographer, take heed of these points:
- The interior and exterior of the reception site;
- The decor and table setting;
- The menu, meals, and bar;
- Guests and cocktail hour;
- The introduction of the newlyweds and a champagne toast;
- The first dance;
- Parents dancing;
- Guests dancing;
- Bringing of food in the meantime and culinary art;
- Toasting to the newlyweds;
- Centerpieces and a wide shot of the reception place;
- Cake cutting and fun moments;
- The tossing of the bouquet;
- Garter removal;
- The last dance and newlyweds leaving the party.
Every couple is also different so when communicating with a wedding videographer or a destination wedding videographer, it is important to share all thoughts you have about the end video. Feel free to include even more things on this wedding video checklist that you think are important and special to you. After all, it is the job of a wedding videographer to work in your favor and curate a visual medley of YOUR love story.
Why not have experienced wedding videographers capture all of the precious moments for you? Here at HD Moments, we create beautiful wedding videos that can be treasured forever. Get in touch for more information.
