Wedding Videographers: The Biggest Myths
When you think of wedding videographers, what comes to mind? Is it the classic image of a man with a camera filming the big day from behind someone's head or is it the idea that video footage should be part of every event? The truth is that there are many myths surrounding this industry. We will debunk some of these myths and explain why they're not true in this blog post!
Wedding videographers are a big expense
Many couples are more concerned about their budget for the wedding cake than they are about hiring a videographer. But, according to Time magazine's article "The Videographers Who Make A Wedding," the average cost of a wedding video is $2,000-$4,000. That price can easily exceed that of your venue or catering!
Your wedding video is not an expense, but an investment! You have to pay for a venue, catering, entertainment and more. So what about the one thing that captures every moment of your special day? Wedding videographers spend their time capturing memories from beginning to end. This is the one service that can help you relive your wedding day for years to come! Your wedding video will bring tears of joy on anniversaries or when friends get married because they know how much it means.
I don't need a wedding film since it'll only be me and my spouse, and we'll just hide it in the closet
This is an incredibly lame excuse. Your wedding film is one of the best wedding purchases you'll ever make. Many couples have this same thought, but it's so much more than just a wedding souvenir! A wedding video gives your children and grandchildren something to remember when they're old enough to get married themselves. It can also be used as an anniversary gift for years on end that will never fail at making your love blossom even brighter with every watch!
From the first kiss all the way through dancing until dawn, wedding videographers are there to capture everything within their lenses without disrupting any part of your day (or night!).
We'll just have our photographer take some pictures at the ceremony, that will be enough.
This happens to be a common misconception! Wedding photography and wedding videography are quite similar in terms of what you'll receive from hiring either one or the other- the only difference would be how each service works with audio/visual elements during your special moments.
I really wish engaged couples would realize wedding videographers aren't just there to capture the wedding toast, but every second of your wedding day! There is so much going on during a wedding day and so many memories being created- why would you not want to have a wedding video to capture all of those special moments?
I find that wedding videographers are often put in the category of "less important" than photographers, when in fact they play just as an important role. They both do completely different things but offer the same end result! There is no reason for couples not to hire one or the other anymore, especially since there isn't much difference between choosing either service these days!
My guests won't care about watching our wedding video later.
We all know that weddings are a special time in life. What many people don't realize is that there's also something really special about wedding videos too! Once you've had your day, it'll be gone and no one will be able to experience it again the way you did. Your guests will love to watch your wedding video for years to come because they'll see all of these precious moments through the lens of someone who was present on your big day.
What is more important than your wedding day? What will you talk about with friends for years to come? Your guests want to be able to relive the magic of this momentous occasion and they'll love having a keepsake of your special day. Professional videography during key moments in the ceremony, reception, and getaway car will capture all the details that are worth remembering. For some people, it's just not their thing - but for others, it's one of the most treasured memories they have.
Unless you are an expert, it can be difficult to distinguish the myths from the facts when it comes to wedding videography. We’ve listed some of the biggest myths so that you don’t fall victim to them and find yourself regretting your decision later on. For more information regarding our wedding videography please contact us for a free no-obligation consultation with one of our Toronto wedding videographers.
