Wedding Videographers Really Know How to Make Your Wedding Better!!! Pt. 1

Bring Your Videographer Aboard Sooner!

You have a vision for your wedding, but orchestrating such an event isn't something you tackle every day.

That's why you enlist the expertise of a wedding planner to guide you through the process of crafting your unforgettable ceremony. Planners delve into the timing, logistics, and aesthetics of your special day, collaborating with you from the initial planning stages through the culmination of your wedding day.

While the DJ packs their speakers, the caterer washes the dishes, and the wedding planner says their goodbyes, the videographer continues to live with the wedding for several more weeks (you could argue the photographer does too, but they don’t watch and listen to the day).

I am a quick editor; I spend probably 24-30 hours editing a 5-minute wedding video. I hear every awkward pause, see every nervous smile, and experience the moments that make me a bit emotional. I see these details hundreds of times per video. It is my job to get rid of those bits.

So, why make the wedding videographer the last person you hire? We know what makes guests antsy and what drains the energy from the room. We have edited out all the awkward moments and the things that go against what your wedding is all about.

A perfect example of this is what I call the “post-ceremony hydration station”. The wedding ceremony is over and the bridal party is rushed off to take photos. Everything looks terrific! You look fantastic! Everyone is dressed to the nines. You are happy; not only because you are married but all that nervous energy is now gone. The photographer and videographer are frantically trying to capture this beautiful moment that only happens ONCE! It is perfection and it looks great on camera. And then, a waitress (or inexperienced wedding planner) comes over with a cheap can of beer and hands it to your partner. They think they are helping, but no flashy diamond ring or $4,000 dress will outshine the aluminum of Coors. The photographer can edit those out of photos. It is more problematic to your videographer.

Another example is the “hungry couple doesn’t eat”. You’ve probably gone all day without a solid meal. The adrenaline has worn off and you are starving. It is your wedding, you get to eat first, yay! You stick your fork in your steaming hot filet only to find a distant relative approaching your table. You put your fork down. Your food gets cold as they congratulate you. Then their table is served food and they leave. Wait, a table that just finished their salad is coming over to congratulate you. This happens a couple dozen times until everyone else has eaten. This means you and your partner can now eat your cold food while your guests mingle. We notice this because not only are we there, but we watch it countless times when we edit your video. All the other vendors have either left or are too busy feeding everyone and cleaning.

The videographer knows what works because we have been there to watch in person… and we will relive it more than anyone else ever will. Do yourself a huge favor, bring the videographer aboard early, ask questions, and make it a better union.