How to Have a Memorable Wedding Video

Jul 8, 2015 | Aerial Videography for Weddings, Event Aerial Videography, General Aerial Videography

When it comes to your big day, the excitement can send you into a whirlwind of emotions. As you prepare for the big event, the last thing you are doing is trying to soak it all in. Who has time for all that? Instead, you race the clock to try and get everything done. Unfortunately, time flies and it will soon be over. What you have left is a memorable wedding video to help remind you about your special day and what took place. A memorable wedding video is not something that can just happen on its own. It needs to be planned also. This is important as you look back years later to reminisce about the special day that took place. Here are some ways to help create a more memorable wedding video.

Location

One of the biggest components to a memorable wedding video is finding the right location. You want to ensure you have the right backdrop available throughout your video. Of course since it is your big day, it is likely that you will want to choose a location that is important to you and your future spouse anyways. You always want to make sure you have an alternative plan if the weather does not cooperate. What looks good in person may not be ideal on video. Check out the location ahead of time to see if it would capture well in photos and videos before making your decision.

Videographer

The most critical issue when getting a memorable wedding video is finding the right videographer. You want to choose someone who has knowledge and experience dealing with weddings. The cheapest does not always mean the best. You want to find a videographer that clicks well with you and your spouse. Even though they may be the experts in the area, they should be willing to listen to your ideas. You need to meet with them ahead of time at the site to show them special places and moments that you want captured specifically. The day of the wedding this should be the last thing you have to worry about if you plan ahead right.

The Event

During your special day, you should not have to lead the videographer to every moment. You want to make sure not all shots are posed. This means the videographer will go around and capture some natural shots that you may not know about. Videoing the moments before and after the ceremony are just as important a videoing the event. You want to be able to relive that entire day years later. The only way to do this is to capture some of the more natural moments that you may never remember unless you see them on video. Your videographer will be busy working on setting up a cohesive video that includes special moments between you and your spouse, your attendees, and your wedding party. Allow them to do the job they are experienced with.