A bride in a white wedding dress and veil smiles while holding vows printed on paper to each other. Guests are seated along the walls, capturing moments for wedding videography, and the room features wooden doors and soft lighting from their venue at Leigh Court.

Planning a wedding involves countless decisions, from selecting the perfect venue to choosing the right flowers. As you go through the wedding planning journey, one important decision you will make is whether you want to include wedding videography and have your wedding day filmed.

While photographs capture still moments, wedding videography brings your wedding day to life, allowing you to relive the events as they unfolded. Not having their day filmed is one of the biggest regrets of newly married couples. And although we are bias, it really is one of the best ways to preserve your special day for years to come. But before you book a videographer, here’s an insight into everything you need to know about wedding videography.

For more wedding planning tips, take a look at our other blog posts, such as ‘7 Top Tips To Getting The Most Out Of Your Wedding Videography’.

Include Wedding Videography in your Budget

A bride and groom stand closely, facing each other in an affectionate pose, in the lush garden setting of the Great Tythe Barn near Tetbury perfect for wedding videography. The bride holds a bouquet and wears a white dress, while the groom is in a blue suit. A large venue manor house building is visible in the background.

Wedding videography is an investment that can vary widely in cost. The price often depends on the videographer’s experience, the package you choose, whether you have two videographers, the length of coverage and the length of your final highlight film. A realistic price estimate for your wedding video is between £1,000 and £2,000. When budgeting, consider what you would like included in your package and how many hours of coverage you would like to have captured. Always ask for a detailed quote to ensure there are no surprises. Explore our packages to find the perfect fit for your day and budget.

When to Book a Videographer

A couple on their wedding day walking their black labrador during their couple shoot at Elmhay Park captured perfectly for wedding videography. The bride wears a white gown and holds a bouquet, while the groom dons a blue suit. A black dog with a floral wreath charmingly stands between them.

Videographers tend to get booked around a year in advance. It’s advisable to secure your videographer as soon as you have your wedding date set in stone. This early booking is crucial during peak wedding season (May to September). By securing your videographer early, you also have more time to discuss your vision and ensure everything is aligned for your big day. To learn more about when to book your other wedding suppliers, visit this helpful timeline on Wedding Planning Timeline Tips from Hitched.

How to Act on Camera

A bride and groom stand facing each other during their ceremony at Hyde House. The bride is in a white dress and veil, the groom in a black suit. Guests are seated and standing in the background, watching the ceremony. Flowers are visible in the foreground lining the ceremony aisle.

One common concern for couples is worrying about how they will feel in front of the camera. As a team, our aim as videographers is to blend into the background, so you might even forget the camera is there! We want you to act naturally and enjoy your wedding day. The best advice is to simply be yourself and we will do the rest. As your wedding day unfolds, we will capture candid moments rather than trying to direct overly staged shots.

Length of the Wedding Film

A bride and groom share a kiss outdoors by a body of water at the Elfordleigh Hotel wedding venue. The bride wears a white dress and holds a bouquet with red and white flowers, while her veil blows in the wind. The groom is in a gray suit. Trees are visible in the background.

Wedding videography packages usually include footage from the whole day and a highlight film. Our highlight reel is usually four to fifteen minutes long and captures the most memorable moments from the day. We also edit a full ceremony film, a video of the speeches and footage of the first dance.

Wedding Videography Styles

Aerial view of Powderham Castle surrounded by lush greenery and open fields, perfect for enchanting wedding videography. The castle features a central tower, multiple chimneys, and symmetrical gardens. Rolling hills and scattered trees extend into the distance under a cloudy sky.

There are several styles of wedding videography, each offering a different aesthetic. Traditional videography focuses on capturing events as they happen. Cinematic videography, on the other hand, uses techniques like slow motion and creative camera angles. Documentary-style videos focus on storytelling, using behind-the-scenes footage to tell the story of your day. It’s important to choose a style that reflects your personality and the tone you want for your wedding video. Understanding the different styles of wedding videography can help you decide what fits your wedding vision best. For a deeper dive into the styles of wedding videography, visit this post on Different Wedding Video Styles from RockMyWedding.

Our style is a blend of timeless and documentary-style videography that brings your wedding video to life and lets you relive your special day time and time again. Check out some of our recent stunning wedding videos here to see our videography style in action.

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