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Usually with a photographer you can pay a little extra to have an assistant included and it is not as expensive as hiring a whole other photographer. I don't know much about videographers.
photographer is 1,000. with assistant is 1,500. One videographer is 950. with second shooter is 1400. LOL. So the price is about the same either way. Just didn't know if anyone had one had one videographer, for example, and wished afterward that they'd had 2 to catch things.....etc.
I have 2 photographers and one videographer. 2 photographers was important to me, because i want one with me while me and my girls get ready, and one with the groom. Also, the 2nd photographer can take pics of the cocktail hour while the rest us have the formal group shotss taken.
I have one videographer, but he sets another video camera up for 2 angles during the ceremony.
@brooklynbride: agh!!! see that's the ONE thing that's making this hard for me..... i feel like i want two videographers to be able to capture the ceremony from 2 angles, but i don't think i have the option for just another camera w/o the extra person. I mean maybe one would be fine the whole time - a lot of people don't even get videographers, so maybe i should look at it like that. 
Could you try negotiating with your videographer a bit? Ask him if he's be willing to throw in a 2nd, unmanned, video camera just for the ceremony? Maybe he'd be willing to do it for a small fee.
The videographer that my photographer recommended was more than I wanted to spend for all day coverage, but we managed to work out a deal for 6 hours of coverage that fit my budget. It wasn't one of his advertised packages, but he was willing to work with me. :)
Good luck!
Why would having two of each be overkill? Photography and Videography are two separate services. One does not substitute for the other.
Two photographers taking still photos will result in overall better photography coverage including shots of the same moment occuring from two different angles (it's VERY IMPORTANT to have two photographers covering your ceremony).
Two videographers, or more specifically, TWO VIDEO CAMERAS, result in the same scenario. If you're going to bother with having videography at all, hire at least two cameras to cover your ceremony. Three cameras are best, but two are a necessity. Less than two, and your final product video will probably not look very good. You need video from different angles in order to get a good final edit.
I'm actually going to disagree with Rebecca...
Yes, they are different... they don't substitute, but...
It's not "very important" to have two photographers. Some photographers have 2nd shooters for a few reasons... but it's not necessary. Many photographers shoot alone and still capture all the moments! Also, most 2nd shooters are NOT seasoned professionals. They're not featured on the website... some change 2nd shooters for every job. That's why it's not as much to add a 2nd... you're usually getting someone trying to wet their tongue so to speak with wedding photography. Not a 2nd PRO.
It's also going to depend on what kind of videographers you hired and what kind of video they're producing. Is it a traditional video or are they going to be like "still motion" and be more reminiscent of a hollywood production? I've also never seen someone with THREE cameras at a wedding. Really? Three? Unless your still motion (who I don't even think goes that far) three is seriously overkill... especially if there are also photographer(s).
I think you're right to be concerned with a crowd... It gets crowded (esp. when your getting ready) VERY fast. You, bridesmaids, photographer, videographer, mom, aunts, random friends, makeup artist, hair, blow dryers, curling irons make up galore.... Then if you have 2 of each... typically you're going to have for let's say your first dance... 2 photographers covering your dance from different angles and 2 videographers covering from different angles. ALL jockeying for the BEST angle... and potentially blocking guests OR also very likely distracting them from enjoying YOU.
Not to mention how everyone (photogs/videographers) are going to be in all your photos or pictures because it will be nearly impossible to stay out of each others shots.
So, that's the long reason I disagree that it's "very important" to have 2 photographers and 3 videographers :-)
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It's all going to come down to what's more important to you, photos or video? Which vendor's product do you like more? How does each vendor feel working alone? If I were shooting your wedding I'd say, don't hire a 2nd shooter, get the 2nd videographer... but that's because my comfort level shooting a wedding on my own is VERY high... I prefer it actually :-) For some photographers, they can't even fathom the idea of shooting on their own... It's going to vary from vendor to vendor...
You could really go with two of each and it would be okay. If you have to go with one or the other, I would say go for two videographers. You never know if you'll need that second shot just in case. Honestly, things happen. I used to be in wedding videography, so I know that sometimes one person can get a shot that the other can not, depending on angles and views.
And I have shot weddings where we had three cameras. Generally, the main videographer would be at the front, if allowed, so he can get the shot coming up the aisle and close-ups of moments such as the kiss and so forth. I was usually at the back of the aisle, so I had a better view of the bride and groom coming back down the aisle and usually the candle lighting and readers. Then there was a third camera in lock down mode that was just there to get a wide shot.
But having two photographers works too, because often, the second photographer can get a different angle that you might like better. Also, with two, they can be in different places. Though I was in videography, I'd usually be in with the bride getting ready, so I could get those shots while the main videographer would be getting the groom.
There was only one photographer at my wedding, and she did a wonderful job. I loved the pictures when I got them.
I was going to say the same thing. I'm a photographer and usually shoot alone. I actually only recommend getting a 2nd shooter for very large scale weddings ( over 200 guests ).
I'm not sure what to recommend for your choice though because I'm baised towards photography.
I can not though that I usually don't see videographers working alone ( I think one person is usually focused on audio ). Maybe a video person can jump in and help more.
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Hoping some of you married bees can give me some advice here. I know I am def. getting a videographer, and a photographer. I have the option to have 2 photographers, as well as 2 videographers. I know I need 2 of one of them. But I think two of both of them would be overkill. Would you suggest 2 for photos or video, based on your experience?