AVOID this huge regret reported by these brides!
Recently, I ran across an article on the Knot that talked about common bridal regrets. A quick search revealed one disappointment brides face that was interesting:
Not hiring a videographer to capture their wedding.
I understand if you feel this post is self-serving, but this regret was shared by too many brides for YOU to ignore.
Aren't Photos Good Enough?
I hear this a lot. Photos are fantastic and I strongly believe they are vital to capturing your wedding day, but they only capture a single moment. Most of your pictures will be posed, so when looking at the pictures later they’ll bring to mind the photo shoot itself. Not the wedding memories you’re hoping for. Even if you capture moments of the ceremony and reception, years later these photos won’t help you remember how it felt or sounded on your special day. The sad truth is that in the euphoric hustle and bustle of your wedding day, you will not remember the details surrounding that moment in a picture. These details are what makes the moment special and worth sharing.
Videos Capture Something Photos Can't
Below are comments from brides found in the Knot article I read. Tell me if you notice a theme bin their responses:
"While we're very pleased with our photographer, I'm now starting to have second thoughts about not having a videographer. I guess there's nothing like having a video to capture the details, people's faces/expressions, our vows—things that I might miss during the day as a busy bride and that don't necessarily get captured in even the best quality photos."
—caramels03
"We barely even considered hiring a videographer and were confident in the decision not to have one. But after the wedding, I really wish we'd had one. We really underestimated how much we would want to relive the day and see things we missed. Our photos are wonderful but video still captures something photos don't."
—rel830
"I think that the video will capture things that the photos won't. I know it gets really expensive, but if you just want a documentary-style video (no love stories and all the extras), it will be much cheaper."
—christikao
My Personal Testimony
I got married 4 years ago and we asked our photographer to capture the following moments: a Getting Ready Session, First Look, Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, Reception. When we look on our pictures now, my wife and I only remember pieces of the whole day. And we spent over $40,000!!! With all the time, effort, and money that was put into making the day special, I should damn well be able to remember how many bubbles flew by as we walked down the aisle!
“Our videography was some of the best money we ever spent. It's true that [your wedding] goes by so fast, and you do see things you didn't notice when you see the video. Absolutely zero regrets. Our reasoning was that if we're going to spend so much money on one day, don't you want to be able to relive it through video? Plus, we can show it to our kids.” —ExpatPumpkin
Final Thoughts
The point is you will come to regret it if you only have photos to remember your day. The more time that passes between you and your wedding day, the more the details that made it unique will fade. Sure you have your pictures to show your kids and grandkids, but those pictures won't convey the feelings surrounding. That won't help them feel what it was like to be there.
"DO IT!!!!! I promise you will not regret spending the money. You may not think you want to relive every minute, but after the day you have been meticulously planning for months flies by in what feels like seconds, you will be desperate for a way to remember it!" —rachaelj99
References and quotes from:
https://www.theknot.com/content/wedding-video-must-or-maybe
https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/videographer-regrets/ee19af3729ac274f.html
https://weddingvideotutor.com/not-booking-a-wedding-video-16-regrets-brides-have/