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Wish I could but it's just not in the budget! We'll be asking a friend to record the ceremony but nothing professional.
After we settled everything else it occured to me I might regret skipping the video. We found a student on craigslist for $15 per hour and $15 per minute of edited movie.
No - - And as our day creaps closer I am thinking more and more about finding one. Especially after all the ones I have seen here on the WB...
This was our budget splurge but something that was very important to the both of us. We are the type of people that hold on to momentos, movie stubs, tickets to shows, chinese cookie fortunes etc. In fact my FH proposed with a video. So decide what is most important to you and if it is then you can make it happen.
A friend did ours. We ended up with not only a wedding video but a "bloopers" video. I really loved the fact that it was not the typical thing with music drowning out what was said, but was actually a record of what happened.
We found one on Craigslist for $300 and he did a really great job. I would say it is worth it to have a quality video of your wedding.
We're having one. I was set against it and then all my married friends told me I would regret not having it. I really only care about getting video of the ceremony/first dance.
I did get a videographer and I'm very happy I did :) They did a great job (it was a mother/father/son team) capturing moments I never even got to see.
I really, really, really debated on this one. I know I would never watch it. But 68 days before the wedding I realized we had some extra cash (we are getting married in October, in the middle of the semester, and we're both grad students, so no honeymoon until Christmas break) and realized that we only had this one opportunity to video this day. I agree that you can find students at art college in the area that are willing to video your wedding on the cheap as long as you can let them use it in their portfolio. Defintitely worth it!
Our friend who introduced us just graduated with a BA in film and digital media- she really wanted to do our engagment pictures but that doesn't work so well when she's in Northern PA for the time being, I'm in South-Central PA for another week and then both FH and I are in CenTex long term. We're going to ask her to film the ceremony and our first and maybe last dance. That's what really matters moving picture wise, we'll have photographers that aren't friends for everything else.
Its not in our budget :( We are handing our friends a Flip video camera and hoping for the best.
I initially thought it was pointless. But recently I have decided that I will likely miss out on a lot of memorable moments. I won't be able to be everywhere at once and would really love to see my father's reaction, my grandmother and grandfathers as I walk down the isle. I can't look at everyones face at once. Will probably be looking at my FI to see if he is going to faint! I really can't wait for that moment. What his reaction will be is a complete mystery to me..
I was also concerned, after reading many posts, that the reception might get boring. So I thought having a videographer going around doing 3 minute videoclips asking people funny things(or something) might be entertaining for the guests, and us later on. Especially if they have had a drink or two. I would love to hear and see what people have to say.
I have NO CLUE what that would cost. But I also have a very tech savvy 16 year old cousin, who is delightfully personable and would probably love doing it.. If it is not in your budget, maybe ask a younger relative. It keeps them occupied as they obviously won't be drinking and might get bored wandering around. That is just my opinion of my OWN younger cousins. I am not in any way saying it is not fun without alcohol...
Just a thought... Memories recorded on video may end up being precious as the years go by and a persons memory fades..
We had one but it was my BIL - he studied film/cinematography in college. He brought all sorts of equipment over to CT from Ireland and ran around like a loony toon trying to capture as much as he could. The poor guy slept for two days after! I work at a college and my colleagues in the office next to mine are the Film/Media Dept so they're editing it for us. I am so grateful to have a record of our day - it went by SO fast and we are the type of people who will actually watch it (I'd actually watch hours of raw footage so I am REALLY happy we got a video!)
No...I splurged on Photography and have no money left in our budget for videography...not a dime! And I don't really regret that decision (yet lol) because we're paying a lot for beautiful photos we can display around our home, give to family, etc. With a video I know it would sit in a box and no one would ever watch it.
We are going to have a friend record the day. I am more a picture person and a good photographer was more important to us.
Take a look at the video Mrs. Dolphin just posted. I think it will convince you to have a videographer. Also, we just pulled out a family member's wedding video from 40 some years ago - it was way better to see people on video than photos. Find a student if it's not in your budget otherwise.
No but I am going to ask for a digital camcorder (thinking flipcam) for my birthday and as a friend to tape the highlights (ceremony, speeches, and maybe a few other random moments). My parents' wedding video was filmed by my mom's uncle with an unsteady hand and I've always loved it because it is real... not because it is beautifully shot. I plan to edit the film together myself into a short video and I don't mind a bit that it won't be pro.
(although I must admit that the super8 videos are amazing!)
No, but if it was in the budget I'd have one faster then you could say the word!
Yes! My parents and a couple friends were really insistent on it and I think it's important because I have such a lousy memory as it is. I probably would not remember my wedding day if I did not have a videographer there to remember it for me! I probably won't watch it a lot, but it would be helpful in case I start to forget and want a "refresher" as to what happened and most importantly - what was said!
When i first started wedding planning i cut out a videographer in the budget all together, Im more a photo person...but as the planning progressed all you ever hear from brides and grooms is that the dy passes so quickly and you dont remember half the stuff...and photos are great, but they dont capture it all.
So i was convinced iwanted one and researched high and low...they are DAMN expensive (excuse my french...but seriously!!!!) Soi panicked. Went scouting on craigslists and found and guy and his friend who were looking to bust into the wedding industry filming..i decided whats the worst that could happen? I end up with a really crappy video...but a video all the same!! So i did it!
They were great and i ended up with this http://vimeo.com/13903051 . I can honestly say i have watched this triple the amount of times i have looked at all the pics and have not regretted getting them once!!! There is just so much emotion and feelings you get from watching then just looking...When i first watched it I cried (i didnt even cry at the wedding) because it was like i was there....for the first time!!
Nope, I did my splurging on our amazing photographer and I doubt I'd watch my wedding video anyway. I'm more of a picture kind of gal.
We are asking FH's brother in law to record the ceremony on his Flip, just for posterity's sake.
Yes, we're having a videographer. Good quality videos are amazing and truly capture the feeling and emotions of that special day.
I was visiting a venue and the owner had told me he recently had gotten married and had a videographer. He began tearing up when he told us that his mother had recently passed away. Him and his wife had recently decided to watch their video and at the end he realized there was a special interview with his mom. He said that was the only video he had of her and she was so happy that it made him cry (in a good way) every time he watched it.
It's the only time I will ever have ALL my family and friends in one room together. I know it will be watched(we'll laugh and cry) and it's something I can show my kids someday.
I'm not getting one. Just a personal thing, I like photography better than videos. I'd have to get a lower quality photographer to get a videographer and I don't want that.
Absolutely - All my friends who got one are glad they did..and those who didn't regretted it...was an easy decision..can't wait to see the video!
As a bride who is in between having received our professional photos but is still waiting for the video, I'm so, so glad we got one. It was a big priority for me from the start to get a really well-done video, but even if we had just had a cheap one made, I'd be so glad at this point to have that coming. I adore our photos, but there are definitely times when looking at them I want to be able to fill in the gaps and add in the voices and the laughter and remember it all. It gives me great peace of mind to know that I don't have to rely on my own crappy memory if I want to recall any of the moments of our wedding day; they'll always be there.
We got one, and he was amazing. It was the ONE thing I really wanted, so we splurged and cut in other areas.
I am SO happy we got him. He mic'd up my husband at the altar, just to get the vows clearly. But when my husband saw me at the end of the aisle, he said, "wow" and Im so happy we captured that little moment.
It was more important to me to have a videographer than a photographer. Therefore, I allocated the same amount of money for a videographer as the photographer. I've booked my videographer and I'm sure we'll be happy.
I thought I woould never watch it and paid the least attention to this in our planning but now I kinda regret it. We went through a random vendor hired by our photographer and the quality/visuals were really bad. There are a couple clips that turned out ok that I keep watching over and over and wish the whole video was like that. You may be surprised once it's over at how much you enjoy reliving the day from the comfort of your couch.
I voted 'yes' but not really, in the sense that it won't be a professional following us around all day.
It will be my grandad, putting his video camera on a tripod for the ceremony & maybe moving it to a location during reception. It won't be edited, and it probably won't be pretty. But it's my gramps' thing, he likes to make 'home movies' of family gatherings, and I won't begrudge him that even if being on camera makes me a little nervous.
I really thought that it was a waste of money plus my FI and I didn't like how there's a big bright light shining at you but my FIL acidently recorded a little bit (3 seconds!) of my BIL and my brother doing a dance off and I really wished we had that on video. If I didn't have so many dance off on my wedding night I probably wouldn't have missed it. I hired a student/friend to record our ceremony and toast so we have that.
I want one, but FH thinks it is a unnecessary expense an doesn't understand why I want one. One of my best friends got married in July and she cannot wait to see hers. She said that she barely remembers anything from the ceremony because she was so engrossed in the moment with her and her now hubby. So when she gets the video she will get to see things she cannot remember, and I am so afraid that I won't remember things and that is why I want a video. Plus its is a nice thing to have so we can watch it on our anniversary. I cannot convince FH that it is a good expense!! =(
I would have loved to have a videographer, but we couldn't afford it. Hopefully we can find a family member to record the ceremony.
Definitely vote yes. I wish I had one for my wedding.
There is a post in the Classified section for a company that does custom videos from either Flip cameras they provide or your own footage. Prices start at only $100 for bees! Might be perfect for those who can't afford one. Or those who regret it now but have some unedited footage.
I'm so surprised at how many people aren't hiring a videographer! We don't want the whole wedding recorded (I really don't need to have footage of my Aunt Pam dancing to Kanye or my little niece running around with pasta noodles in her hand preserved for posterity...) but we do want a high-quality recording of the ceremony and key parts of the reception (first dance, cake cutting, etc.). I really want to be able to see my walk down the aisle the way my fiance and my guests saw it! And I want to have something to watch on our 1-year, 5-year, 25-year anniversary, etc.
I was considering just having a cousin or a friend videotape the ceremony with a camcorder, but then I googled around and found some DIY videos of wedding ceremonies and they were all pretty bad. You hear shuffling and echoes sneezing and all kinds of background noise, but can't hear the vows. Just something to consider.
@missmouse29: awww, that's very sweet and makes me miss my grandfather.
We did (have not received the video yet) and am SO glad we did.
Looking back on the day, I know so much happened that I miss, and I can't wait to watch it. Plus, I didn't get to see much of the ceremony, since I was standing in the back waiting to walk in, and will now get to watch it.
If you're on the fence and can afford to get one... I would say it is well worth it. Your wedding day goes by so quickly, and so much happens that you do not see or remember that is and will be so much fun to look back on.
Plus, it's so neat for you to be able to sit down and watch the video with your kids someday.
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