Videography - why or why not?

We originally decided to not book a videographer, but since we postponed our wedding, we're now reconsidering it and looking into hiring one. Our original thought was that we wouldn't watch the video enough to make it worth the cost, and we also couldn't find a videographer that we both agreed on. Now we have more time to find a videographer, and also heard from many people that the video was well worth it, so we're considering booking one.

We're having videography for our big wedding, we thought that it would be nice to have video as well as photography. Our package also comes with a montage which we are excited about to see clips of the wedding.

If you can fit videography into your budget, I would do it. It's not a necessity, but it's a nice way to encapsulate your day.

We only had a photographer and were pretty tapped-out budget wise, but it would have been nice to have. I am super thrilled with our pictures and photography was a #1 priority for me, so that's where we invested. Having a video is just another memento and way to preserve your memories!

We’re not going in that direction. Honestly, haven’t even considered it. We’re already spending so much on our wedding, that would be just another expense.

I did not book a videographer. It was out of our budget for one, however many of my guests videoed a lot of the wedding for me and so that was nice to have those small clips from their perspective to watch! I didn’t regret not getting one!

We had a videographer. Aside from photos, a video is really the only thing you have to look back on your day so it was important to me to have a videographer. My husband didn't really care though.

I didn't want to pay the money. Videographers can get in the way and they are not discreet. Also, I know that I will rarely watch my wedding video.

A videographer was important to us and we have no regrets. Photos are lovely, but they don’t capture the sound of the music playing while you walk down the aisle, your new spouse reading their vows, or the laughter of all your loved ones in the same place, maybe for the only time ever.

Documenting our life together is really important to us so I definitely wanted video from our wedding. We found a photographer we like that also does amazing video, so we’ve booked them for a combination package that didn’t break the bank. Their price for both photography and video was the same price or less than what a few videographers alone quoted us. So if you’re wanting video but can’t justify the cost then find someone who offers both photo and video.

We're getting video. We got a photo/video package. We love the work that our photographer does and we trust him to get everything that we would want captured. Even things we might not even think about wanting to capture. Video is just another momento that photos can't capture.


My dad taped his wedding and he shares it with me every year (especially the gifts portion) because of what I was able to do for him and his wife. It's just an extra sweet sentiment that something like that wouldn't have the same feeling if it was just photos.

At first, I was against videography (mostly due to price). However, after researching videographers and watching many videos, we decided we really wanted it to document our day. Honestly, it was the BEST decision we made! We absolutely love our wedding videos. Your wedding day flies by so fast, it is nice to have the videos to look back on. I’ve been married a little over a year and we have watched our videos several times already! So so worth it!

I didn’t go for a videographer because I didn’t want my wedding to feel like a production. It seems that videographers get more in the way/more distracting and keeps the event from flowing naturally

We certainly had the budget to hire a videographer if we had wanted to, but we simply didn't feel the need because we already had an amazing photographer. No regrets! We did have our DOC use a gopro with a tripod to capture our ceremony, first dance, and speeches and the quality was very good. We just wanted some basic raw footage and didn't feel the need for a fancy edited video. At the end of the day it's a personal decision

I've been back & forth with this. Before we decided to do a minimony, I really wanted one but it wasn't feasible in our budget. Now, I'm okay with not having one and I'll just have friends video our minimony a lot. I may ask a family member or friend to record the big wedding as well but we won't be paying for a professional.

I heard they're totally worth it though and if I could afford it, I would.

We hired a videographer because I kept hearing how that was the #1 vendor regret from other couples after their wedding. What really ended up cementing it, however, was finding an accomplished videographer who was just breaking into the wedding industry (also a friend of a friend) who offered us an hourly rate instead of a package.

A video catches things that photos aren't able to. Like voices of friends and family that you may never see again. It doesn't have to be expensive. A GoPro camera works just as well and can be used to document future events.


Also if a videographer is in the way, they are not doing their job properly.

Because we had a swordfight.

Not kidding, I was telling my coworkers how we were going to have a swordfight, one of my coworkers is an up-and-coming filmmaker, and she said, "I'm doing your video!"
I said, "Fantastic, how much do I owe you?"
She quoted me an absurdly low price, we shook on it, and now we have a 5 minute hype video and *all of the raw footage*. She got that raw video to us in *five days* and I just went into work and hugged her super hard.

...We're also actors, and another friend could have done it... but we wanted him *in* the swordfight, because he's a fantastic actor and, honestly, we just like to do stuff with him. (...I miss him so much, we haven't seen him since the pandemic.)

Haven't watched the video in a while, maybe I'll nudge DH into another viewing.

I really wanted a videographer but unfortunately we went way over on our budget for other vendors and can’t afford it now (20k) From every bride that I’ve come in contact with none of them have regretted having a videographer in fact it’s added to the amount of documentation of the day.

A video was our top priority! We’re having a private ceremony with just our parents, so we wanted to be sure to capture our vows to post later on. Not only that, but we’ve cut down our guest list from 140 to 50-ish, so we wanted to ensure we had something special to share with the people we wish we could have invited.



Plus, I’m a big video person. I love looking at family videos — not just seeing but hearing the people I’ve only known as middle aged when they were young is super special. I’m so attached to the idea of having something to look back on and seeing us interact with each other. When else do you have a reason to see yourself on camera? Especially while, theoretically, looking the best you’ll ever look!

It wasn’t originally our plan to hire one but as of yesterday, we paid our deposit!


I got turned on to the idea by playing around on this app under the “vendors”. Most were soooo expensive but I found one girl who was under 1000$, watched her videos, loved them (teared up) and started thinking about it.
I read that one of bride’s biggest regrets was not doing videography and I don’t live near family. We live practically across the country so I don’t see my grandmother that often, and she is getting older too. And I started thinking about how pictures capture moments, and tell a story that way, but video captures so much more.
My fiancé was on board as well. We don’t know if we will ever have our families and close friends together again (30 person guest list) and we want to be able to show our future children our parents, our grandparents, Uncles, and so on.
I’m a sentimental sap underneath a tough exterior lol.