2009.03.08 15:28:20

jayblake

My wife and I have been looking at the age old question, why have a videographer at your wedding.

Without a doubt, this question is the most frustrating part of being in this industry – as soon as you are back from the honeymoon, you completely understand the benefit of the video and the continuing pleasure it can bring you; but how to communicate that to young couples who feel that they will remember every detail of their day, especially how much it is costing, without further expenditure!

I understand the video is yet another cost to the ever increasing wedding budget but I do also feel it is an investment in the future. It acts as a complete and life long record of the wedding day, and there is no other medium at present which can do this to the extent that video can - The joy that the wedding video brings to the couple and their families is one of the key elements that drew me into this business in the first place.

I am never going to say that a video can take the place of the wedding photographs; personally I believe that the two work hand in hand. We work with some of the best photographers in the business who produce an amazing product that really captures the moment, a snapshot of a beautiful day.

However, with videography, I feel the memory you receive is much more rounded. As my wife says, a video is an emotional experience. A photograph provides the view; the video is the eyes and ears of the wedding day. It enables you to relieve the experience and the emotions over and over again. It reminds you of the day you had but also shows you the day you didn’t see, your guests and the activities surrounding them, when you were elsewhere.

With video you really get the opportunity to see the bigger picture and this does come at a price, but not one I have ever experienced someone regretting.

So what are your thoughts? How do you feel we should show our potential clients the view that we have in hindsight? It is something I continue to ponder over and would love to hear your thoughts.

Wedding DVD | Can you afford not to have a video | Credit crunch | photography

2009.02.28 07:48:37

jayblake

National Weddings Magazine recently wrote that the wedding industry is valued at a staggering £3.62 billion, with the average cost of a wedding reaching to over £15,000 – a statement that really shocked me and made me question, if you are going to spend this sort of money on a wedding, how do you know that you are getting what you are paying for, and how can you ensure that you get value for money.

With this in mind, I am currently collating a list of the top ten things to look for when you are hiring a videographer. Obviously, I am keen to ensure that everybody who wants a videographer comes to Special Memories! But more importantly, I know how important it is for the Bride, Groom, family and Guests to retain an exact memory of such a special day.

I cannot count how many people I have met at wedding fairs and in general day-to-day life that tell me that, if they could change one thing about their wedding, it would be that they regret not having the wedding filmed. As with most significant points in your life, you truly believe that you will never forget your wedding day in all it’s glory but those tiny little details that made your day so special fade so quickly and I therefore want to ensure that, should you choose to have your wedding filmed, you are getting the best possible service for the best price.

I’ll let you know in a future blog, when this is available. In the meantime, are there any other ‘top ten’ lists you would like to see? In these times of the credit crunch how are you going to ensure that your wedding doesn’t run over budget?

I would love to hear from you and any useful tips that come through, I will ensure I share on the insight

wedding | Costs | Credit crunch | Videographer | DVD