3 Reasons Not Hiring a Wedding Videographer is the #1 Regret Couples Have!

3 Reasons You’ll Regret NOT Hiring a Wedding Videographer

Moving images move us. It’s why we spend so much time immersed in “motion pictures.” When it comes to weddings, it’s not a matter of photo versus video. Both are essential because both offer a unique glimpse into your special day.

According to an eye-opening nationwide survey conducted by the Wedding and Event Videographers Association (WEVA), 98% of surveyed newlyweds strongly recommended hiring a videographer. In fact, a whopping 63% of brides who opted out of videography regretted their decision and would do it differently if given the chance.  After the wedding, 75% of brides considered video a “Top 10” service.

Having gorgeous wedding photos is a dream come true. You can share them, frame them, and revisit them to admire your wedding party’s poise, style, and goofball antics. But hiring a videographer is essential if you want to truly capture the essence and magic of the occasion. 

One bride summed it up by saying, “We had opted out of a videographer because it was super expensive, and we thought footage of our subpar dance moves would make us cringe. If I could do it over again… I would have tried to fit a videographer into my budget so I could have more big moments recorded.”

Your Vows

Forgive us for stating the obvious, but photos can’t capture vows. Sure, you’ll probably have some shaky iPhone footage, complete with sniffles and “awww” sounds, but it doesn’t exactly do the moment justice.

There are so many moments that are about so much more than appearances. The song you played walking down the aisle. The Best Man and Bridesmaid speeches. The vows.

Photographs can capture reactions, but only video tells the full story. Want to relive that fantastic toast? Wish you could travel back in time to hear everyone erupt in laughter when your dad nailed his Shrek impression? With video, you can.

Your Grandpa

It doesn’t have to be your grandpa. It might be your grandma, your great aunt Millie, or your favorite cousin Janice. The unfortunate reality is: people pass on. And when they do, old photographs and letters can be of great comfort. But neither can match the awesome power of film.

As one bride put it, “photos just aren't enough to hold on to years later.” Photographs offer a beautiful reminder of their smile, their impeccable fashion sense, or their gravity-defying hair. But photos fail to capture so much: their laugh, their clever wit, their next-to-none “dad jokes.” 

Hiring a videographer for your wedding can ensure you have at least one quality video of all the people you hold near and dear. Video is as close as you can come to spending time with loved ones who have passed on.

The Kids

Whether they’re your kids or just the younger generations in your family, wedding videos give you something lasting to leave behind. If a photo is a glimpse, a video is an intimate, heartfelt gaze. Your wedding video is something you can pass down to help people see you, hear you, feel you–in all your giggling, tearing-up-the-dancefloor glory.

Conclusion: 3 Reasons You’ll Regret NOT Hiring a Wedding Videographer

Founder and CEO of Love Stories TV, Rachel Silver, listed not hiring a videographer for her wedding as her “number one wedding day regret.” Though her mother suggested a videographer, Rachel opted out, having no idea what was in store. As it turned out, Rachel’s loved ones organized an over-the-top flash mob that was one of the biggest surprises of her life. In retrospect, she wishes she had a professional video of not only the flash mob but her vows, entrance, and so much more. “If you get one thing from Love Stories TV,” Rachel pleads, “hire a videographer for your wedding!”

If you’re planning a wedding or just taking notes for the future, make a mental note to hire a videographer. It might be one of the most brilliant choices you ever make. Do it for the vows, for grandpa, and for the kids. Most importantly, do it for you. 

If you’re looking for a videographer who can help you capture every moment beautifully and authentically, give Venture Outbound Wedding Films a call. We’ll help you immortalize your special occasion with the cinematic flair it demands and deserves–no regrets.