Find your diamond
Find your jewelry
shape
carat
color
clarity

Wedding Is anyone getting a videographer?

Status
Not open for further replies. Please create a new topic or request for this thread to be opened.
kama_s

kama_s

Ideal_Rock
Premium
Joined
Jul 12, 2008
Messages
3,617
I''m not sure if we should get one. We weren''t going to, but a close friend said I really should invest in a videographer because I wouldnt remember a thing from the day. I found a so-so videog for around 800$ (I had a budget of 7K for my photog and videog, but photos are very important to me so I spent most of the budget on just the photog).

I can increase the budget to fit in a better videog, but I''m unsure if a) a videog would, indeed, be a valuable resource and b) if it is, would a mediocre videog suffice?

Any input would be fab
9.gif
 
for budget purposes we are not, we invested a lot in a great photographer and that will be sufficient.
i have asked many people this question too and most say they never watch their video.
if we came into "extra" money we would get one..............but getting a fantastic photographer is really enough.......for me.
 
We have been married a little over 2 years and I think we have watched our video 20 x
9.gif
I love having the video of not only the ceremony but the reception. It was also great to show relatives that could not make it for various reasons. I know we will watch it at least once a year for the rest of our lives.
 
Hello!
35.gif
We looked everywhere for a videographer. Like you, photography was my #1 priority, but I wanted to have a videographer too if possible. I looked at a bunch of expensive, blow my budget ones..and then FINALLY got lucky and found a really good one for around $2000. But I had found some decent ones (one level above mediocre) for around $800-1500. I think if you want a video other than one your friend does, etc., then the mediocre one should be fine to catch the important things.
 
D's uncle does videography and ended up recording our wedding (despite me asking him MULTIPLE times not to). Here are the pros and cons (for me):

Pros:
--I didn't realize how surreal the day would feel and because I was emotionally overwhelmed, I didn't take in all of the details that I wanted to. For that reason, I really do appreciate that we have a video record of our ceremony--it helps me to remember what I was feeling at the time.
--I enjoyed seeing what all of our guests were doing and talking about. It's like watching your wedding from another perspective.

Cons:
--Our wedding was teeny and I felt that having somebody video through the ceremony and a chunk of the reception was a little intrusive
--D's uncle is in a lot of my favorite shots. There are so many shots I really love of our ceremony that would be so much more intimate if the he weren't in the background
--I think being recorded can make some guests feel uncomfortable and I really wanted for our wedding to be relaxed and fun

For the most part, I'm glad that he recorded the wedding, but it's not something I would have paid for. For me, I think that the pictures capture the day well enough.
 
My uncle recorded our wedding on my dad''s video camera. He is far from professional, but knows his way around a video camera pretty well. I haven''t watched the video yet, but I am glad that he recorded the ceremony and the toasts. I didn''t realize how little I would remember of what my dad said, what the best man said, etc, so I''m pretty glad he did that.

Also, he apparently took a video of everyone during the reception wishing us good luck. I imagine I might like looking at that later on.
 
Thanks for all your comments! I think we''ve decided to go ahead with a videog, but I''ll be going with a lower end one. I found a nice girl who just finished schooling in film studies and launched her own wedding videography company. I saw some of her clips and they are quite decent (although, none of the lovely videojounalist style I love so much...alas, the pics shall have to do on that front!!) and I''ll be paying 1000K including taxes and everything. I hope this is worth it in the end!
 
I see you already decided, but in case you waver, my cousin''s BFF DIDN''T get one, she has been married just over a year and she regrets it SO MUCH. You may not watch it now, but think about 20 years down the road, pictures are nice but video is so much more.
 
It is totally worth it. If you have a budget for it, I think you''d be crazy to skip it. Do it!!!!
And for 1000K that better be one FANTASTIC video!
2.gif
 
I agree you will be happy you did!
 
Awesome! I''m so glad I went ahead and booked a videographer. She''s also including an extra for me which she calls a ''blooper reel'' - she said it will be a surprise for us for after the wedding to get a few laughs out of!

I''ve heard the day whizzes by, so it would be nice to go back and see everything again. And we''re totally the type to settle in on a cold snowy day with cookies and tea and look over pictures/videos of us. Plus, I''m sure our parents would love to have it too.

Thanks again for all the comments!
 
Yeah it''s so worth it. I watched our youtube video like 100x already. it''s so fun to see peoples reactions to stuff and to see the things you may have missed. It''s a great keepsake.

Our videographer was only 600 but she''s a grad student. Works for a production company so it was a gamble, if she was free, we do it if not then no.. and we didnt know until a month or so ago. The local video company wanted to charge us 1700 for unedited footage alone... and 3k or more for some editing its crazy.

I''d at least have someone with a videocamera if it came down to it. Even my friends crappy camera film is super enjoyable!
 
If you need to save money, I don''t think skimping on your videographer is the way to go. You will want to look back on the day, and trust me, you will forget or miss bits and pieces that the video will catch. Plus, don''t you want to show your children (and grandchildren!!!) your video? I think the video is something you will treasure for a lifetime.
 
We are going to get a videographer-the main reason being is that I want to be able to look back on the day again and see all the bits I''ve missed. D''s cousin got one and she said she''s delighted that they went for it in the end.
 
We''re not doing one. Can''t justify the cost, plain and simple. We had to draw the line somewhere, and a videographer was a major expense that wasn''t essential to the pleasure of our guests on the wedding day, so it got nixed.
 
My father video''d the wedding and it is nice to look over and see aspects I missed. I can''t wait to see what our videographer produces. However, if it isn''t in your budget, I would just have someone use a camcorder, but be forewarned that you will get the "blair witch" experience (meaning it might be shaky at times)
 
Date: 10/15/2008 9:44:56 PM
Author: Haven
And for 1000K that better be one FANTASTIC video!
2.gif
Click to expand...
Agreed!
1.gif


We are not planning on a videographer, but my brother has studied video production and does some pretty awesome editing. My other brother will be the main cameraman, so we''ll see how the footage turns out. He also has some experience making his own ski movies, so hopefully they''ll be able to put something together. If not, I''m not too worried about it.
 
I am, because I really want to capture the vows. I don`t want to skip anything when it comes to memories, because it`s all we''ll have left. We did a mini splurge for the video which was about $2500, so a little pricey, but I figure that it will capture the mood at the church etc.
 
Getting a videographer was the BEST decision we made. And we were thinking like you.. we didn't want one. Ours was very cheap and didn't do anything fancy. But we LOVE looking at the raw footage. I bought a simple video editing software and made a highlight reel on my computer. I literally watch it all the time!!!

I would highly recommend to everyone... MAKE SURE YOUR WEDDING IS ON VIDEO!!! You won't regret it.

Edit: I spent $600 on videographer for 6 hours
 
Chiming in a little late here, but we are definitely booking a videographer. We''re having a traditional South Asian wedding, which will be 4 days long and will have video for the entire event. If you can''t afford video, or are already married, my videographer offers a really cool option. He creates a photo montage that really takes the event and makes it come together beautifully. Its really amazing the things he can do with still shots. Here''s a link to a video montage that he did http://www.newjerseyweddingvideographer.com/matcarmen.html. Nothing will beat live footage of your event, but this is definitely not a bad alternative. The best part is that you can make the montage whenever you''re ready to (post wedding if desired), and do it all remotely.
 
Somehowcollide: Oh nice! We''re having a traditional South Asian wedding in Delhi (India) in Dec. My father booked a videographer for the entire 3-4 days as well - I think I''m def going to need that because it''s going to be so overwhelming for Mr. Kama (since he isn''t south Asian) and myself (I''ve never been to an Indian wedding before...crazy, eh?!), so it''ll be nice to go back and see what really happened!

Also, I''m really glad we did end up booking my videographer for the wedding here, she''s amazing and not very pricey. We dont have any major budget constraints, but I''m just trying to keep the costs as low as I possibly can. Weddings have a way of adding up
32.gif
 
Date: 10/17/2008 9:08:38 AM
Author: kama_s


Somehowcollide: Oh nice! We're having a traditional South Asian wedding in Delhi (India) in Dec. My father booked a videographer for the entire 3-4 days as well - I think I'm def going to need that because it's going to be so overwhelming for Mr. Kama (since he isn't south Asian) and myself (I've never been to an Indian wedding before...crazy, eh?!), so it'll be nice to go back and see what really happened!


Also, I'm really glad we did end up booking my videographer for the wedding here, she's amazing and not very pricey. We dont have any major budget constraints, but I'm just trying to keep the costs as low as I possibly can. Weddings have a way of adding up
32.gif
Click to expand...


Oh dear karma, I know how expensive weddings can be
38.gif
I think we have a generous budget by most standards, for sure, but it still doesn't seem like enough!

You've never been to an Indian wedding? Oh dear, this will be crazy for you. Do you need to see pictures, or some advice? Ours will be a little different as we are Muslim but have many traditional hindu celebrations as well. What will you be wearing? That is always the most fun, isn't it? We need to sync up and exchange info! There are a lot of South Asians on The Knot, but I don't feel as comfortable there :shrug: Plus their forum interface is HORRIBLE!
 
I''ve been thinking about this for a long time. I originally thought I wouldn''t really care for one...but after seeing some really nice videos, it made me realize that pictures are just not going to be able to catch all those moments or bring me back to that moment as well as a video would. I''ve had a friend offer to just use a camcorder and tape the wedding and reception, but that wouldn''t be fun for her. My fiance said that his co-worker said that they had a friend tape theirs to save money and they regret it to this day that they just didn''t hire a professional. I keep thinking about how much they cost, but when I really think about the memories that will be captured...I realize that I might have to hire one. This is one day of your life that you are going to want to have on video so you can remember those feelings and capture the moment. You will only experience those feelings and that day once, but you''ll have the video to remind you over and over again what a special day it was....that alone is priceless.
 
Status
Not open for further replies. Please create a new topic or request for this thread to be opened.
GET 3 FREE HCA RESULTS JOIN THE FORUM. ASK FOR HELP
Jewelry Blog
PriceScope-Concierge-Ad
Find prime cuts.
Top