Unsure about hiring a videographer? Many couples underestimate the value of a wedding video. Surveys of newleyweds commissioned by WEVA and conducted by Breakthrough Marketing in 2002 and 2005 revealed the following:
- Before the wedding, only a little more than half considered wedding video a “Top 10” service. After the wedding, that number climbs to 75%.
- 38% did not have their weddings videotaped by anyone, and apparently have some regrets. 63% of them now recommend that future brides hire a professional videographer.
- 60% of brides who did not have their wedding day videoed now say they wished they had.
- *When asked: “If you had a choice between looking at your grandparent’s wedding photos or their wedding video, which would you choose?” 61% (of Brides spending $30,000+ on their wedding - which is below the average cost of a DC-Area wedding) said they would rather see the video.
Here at Video Express, we've found these to be the most common reasons to hire a videographer:
- The day goes by so fast it becomes a total blur by the morning after.
- To send copies to relatives who couldn't make the wedding due to distance, illness, etc.
- To capture elderly relatives on video as they dance and enjoy themselves.
- Throughout the day, many things happen that the couple never gets to see.
- They want to share this special day with their children and grandchildren and watch the video on their anniversary.
- Many brides and grooms are in the military and have to spend time apart; the video is wonderful to watch during those absences in which spouses miss each other.
- To capture all the silly moments of the day - your Uncle dancing is funnier when you can see him move and hear the music and cheers of the crowd, and while the photographer usually snaps a posed picture of the bride tossing her bouquet, video records all of the bridesmaids as they yell and dive for it.
- Funny comments people make to the camera and to each other and well wishes made for the couple can get a good laugh and be enjoyed for years to come.
- Would you prefer to look at photographs of your favorite TV show instead of watching it live?
And the most important reason of all... why not? It's the most special day of your lives. Hear the string quartet play the Bridal March and watch your groom's reaction when he sees you for the first time. Watch a tear fall down your cheek as your recite your vows and listen to everyone cheer as your share your first kiss. See your reception room fully decorated and sparkling with candlelight, ready for everyone to enter. Relive the sights and sounds forever by hiring a professional videographer.
