If you ask couples about their biggest wedding regret, an alarming number say “not hiring a videographer.” For some reason, capturing your day on film doesn’t come as a priority for a lot of brides and grooms. But after all of your guests have gone home, and your delicious wedding cake goes stale, you will crave the ability to watch and relive the happiest day of your life over and over again. We’re diving deeper into the “why” of hiring a professional cinematographer for your wedding, starting with these 5 (big) reasons.
Video captures what pictures can’t
Wedding photos are an absolute necessity and something that you’ll treasure for years to come. That being said, a wedding film adds an extra dimension to your memories. Imagine watching your groom’s reaction during your first look, or your dad’s single tear during your first dance, or the way your Maid of Honor’s voice cracked when she recalled watching you fall in love. With today’s technology and editing expertise, not only can you watch these moments again, you get to experience them with cinematic quality when you hire an experienced cinematographer. Our sole purpose here at Blue Ridge Film Productions is to provide you with a heart warming cinematic story of your big day… Something that literally makes you tear up each and every time you watch it. .
You get to experience moments you missed on your actual wedding day
You’ve definitely heard it before, but your wedding goes by in a flash! You will be torn a million different ways, and there’s just no way it’s possible for you to witness every incredible moment. A wedding film will allow you to see your groom getting ready, your guests’ reactions as you walk down the aisle, your wedding party dancing the night away. Being able to watch your wedding day in full, from start to finish, will give you a complete vision of everything you worked so hard to create!
You are at your most vulnerable on your wedding day
There are very few times in your life where you will wear your heart on your sleeve as much as on your wedding day. Through tears and laughter, hugs and kisses, rewatching those moments when you are most vulnerable will remind you of why you decided to get married in the first place (and give you ALL the warm and fuzzy feels!)
It preserves more than just your wedding
Your wedding is one of the few times in your life when all of the people you and your partner hold dear are gathered together. Of course, you want to capture your wedding, but you’ll find that you cherish the footage of your loved ones just as much! From grandma holding onto a teddy bear made from grandpa’s shirt as she is strolled into the ceremony, to your mom tying your dress up just moments before you say, “I do”. These are moments that you’ll cherish forever.
Lastly Follow the Statistics
Huffpost research claims 98% of brides that budgeted for photo, but not video regretted it. With a 75% increase from 2015, brides now budget for professional cinematography. We at Blue Ridge Film Productions understand wedding expenses accumulate quickly. Offering affordable cinematography makes us happy! The estimated bride in 2019 spends $3,000+ for a luxury film cinematographer. Blue Ridge Film Productions has packages starting at $2,000… Blue Ridge Film Productions does not take our profession lightly. Bringing in close to $15,000 of equipment per wedding, gives you the piece of mind that your wedding is getting captured on some of today’s best equipment on the market.