{"id":782128,"date":"2023-02-05T22:00:22","date_gmt":"2023-02-06T04:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=782128"},"modified":"2024-09-10T13:55:22","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T18:55:22","slug":"why-you-need-wedding-videographer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/why-you-need-wedding-videographer\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Need A Wedding Videographer"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><div id=\"attachment_804212\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-804212\" class=\"size-full wp-image-804212\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/7a\/be\/7abea2c5ede10db2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-804212\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/joeandjenphoto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Joe And Jen Photo<\/a>. Wedding planning by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lainepalmplanning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Laine Palm Planning<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-wedding-planning-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">planning the wedding<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of your dreams, you&rsquo;re often trying to fit everything you want <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/how-to-create-the-best-wedding-budget-for-you-and-your-partner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">within your budget<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We&rsquo;re talking about your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-finding-your-wedding-venue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">venue<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/use-this-wedding-decor-checklist-to-help-you-nail-every-detail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">decor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">team of vendors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and so much more. And while you&rsquo;re scouring the internet for help, you might find a lot of articles that cause more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/beat-wedding-planning-stress-with-these-10-cool-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding planning stress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rather than provide answers to your questions.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hate those stressful articles too, so we&rsquo;re here to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">actually<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> help. Our top priority is making sure you have no regrets after your wedding day. And we think skipping out on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/know-hiring-wedding-videographer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a videographer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> might just be one of those things you&rsquo;ll regret not investing in. So if you&rsquo;re not convinced a videographer is a must-have vendor, sit back, relax, and scroll down for everything you need to know about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-videographers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding videographers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reasons To Hire A Wedding Videographer<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with any major life event, videos capture the moments that photos just can&rsquo;t. It&rsquo;s said that pictures are worth a thousand words, so videos are <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">definitely<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> worth more. From candid moments to the sentimentality of it all, here are a few reasons why you should hire a videographer.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. See Moments You Might Have Missed<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your wedding day is going to go by in a snap of a finger. You&rsquo;re going to wake up the next day and wonder how time flew by so fast. In the midst of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/adorable-bridesmaids-robes-your-best-girls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">getting ready with your wedding party<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-reception-songs-guaranteed-guests-dance-floor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hitting the dance floor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it&rsquo;s impossible for you to see every memorable moment. That&rsquo;s where hiring a videographer comes in handy.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-videographers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">videographer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be able to capture all the moments you&rsquo;re not able to soak up during your big day&ndash;think your guests&rsquo; reactions during the ceremony, adorable moments from the wedding party, hilarious <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-reception-songs-guaranteed-guests-dance-floor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dance moves<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and so many more. When you hire a videographer, you can almost guarantee that moments you might have missed will be captured on video for you to rewatch for years to come.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Share Your Day&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiring a wedding videographer will let you rewatch your special day over and over. But it&rsquo;s also a great way to share your day with family and friends who couldn&rsquo;t attend or those who might have had to leave early. This is especially handy for those dreaming of an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-elopement-planning-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">elopement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but still want their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/keep-family-involved-youve-decided-elope\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loved ones to feel included<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, if you get the right package, you might get a shorter video to share on social media&mdash;a major plus!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vPL0y21dmSM?si=Gx_tvEm2VHYQDHjX\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. You Can Re-Watch Your Vows&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you plan on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/10-unique-tips-for-writing-your-wedding-vows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">writing your own vows<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then you definitely want a videographer to capture the ceremony. Sure, you can ask your guests to record your ceremony, but a videographer can share your declarations of love in a cinematically beautiful way. Plus, you can make it a tradition to rewatch your vows every anniversary.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Video Captures Visual and Audio&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There will be various moments you&rsquo;ll not only want to re-watch but also listen to again, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-wedding-speeches-and-toasts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">speeches, toasts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and your guest&rsquo;s well wishes. Having audio will turn your video into a sentimental family heirloom that all in attendance will hold close. And this is something photos just can&rsquo;t capture.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 45.83% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/382047750?h=cda77a64a2&amp;color=ffffff&amp;title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Have A Seriously Unplugged Ceremony<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/want-unplugged-ceremony-promise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unplugged ceremony<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we promise. Hiring a videographer will capture the moments that you and your guests were able to be completely present for without all of their dang phones in the way. Not only are videographers professionals who know where to stand to get that perfect shot, but they won&rsquo;t ruin the visuals of your day to get it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Camera Shy Couples Don&rsquo;t Need to Pose<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&rsquo;re uncomfortable in front of the camera and worry about not looking natural, you should prioritize hiring a videographer. Of course, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-photographers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">top-tier photographers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will work their magic to make you feel comfy during your portraits. But with your wedding video, there&rsquo;s no need to stress about posing.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/369651988?h=888041359b&amp;title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wedding Videographer Costs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you officially convinced a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/know-hiring-wedding-videographer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">videographer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a must-have wedding vendor? The next step is to work them into your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/how-to-create-the-best-wedding-budget-for-you-and-your-partner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding budget<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. On average, most couples spend between $1,500 and $2,500 on their wedding videographer. Depending on location, add-ons, and hours of coverage, your price can reach up to $12,000.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/how-much-wedding-videographer-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">average cost<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> entail? Well, here&rsquo;s a breakdown:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time &mdash; How long your videographer is present at your wedding definitely impacts their cost. Many wedding videographers create specific packages that include both the amount of time that they&rsquo;ll spend at your wedding and editing costs to create your video. The more time you book them for, the more money it&rsquo;s going to cost you. And if you want your videographer to cover other wedding events, like your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-planning-your-rehearsal-dinner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rehearsal dinner<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this will cost you more<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A second shooter &mdash; If your wedding videographer needs a second shooter or an assistant, their costs may increase. If you&rsquo;re able to find a photographer who doubles as a videographer, you might be able to get a lower rate since you&rsquo;d be hiring one vendor to capture your day. However, keep in mind they&rsquo;ll likely work as a team if this is the case, so you should expect to add a second shooter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The finished products &mdash; After all the filming, your videographer will provide you with an edited highlight reel and wedding film, and you may even get some b-roll footage. This takes both time and effort for your videographer to create a film that is perfect for you<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel &mdash; If your wedding videographer has to travel a long distance to be present at your wedding, you&rsquo;ll likely have to pay for their fuel, airfare, hotel, or other travel-related expenses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extras &mdash; Nowadays, many videographers offer drone footage, Super 8 films, USB drives, and other extras. Depending on what type of film you want, you may experience additional fees<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/785733766?h=fd97857eff&amp;title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wedding Videographer Hiring Timeline<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are so many details on your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-best-12-month-wedding-planning-timeline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding planning timeline<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and it can be easy to get them confused. Whether you&rsquo;re working with a 12-month timeline or a two-year timeline, hiring your vendors is almost always one of the first tasks. This is especially true when hunting down your videographer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&rsquo;ll want to book your videographer near the same time as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-photographer-costs-hiring-schedule-everything\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your wedding photographer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We recommend starting no later than 10-12 months prior to your big day. However, wedding professionals appreciate it if you reach out as early as possible&mdash;the sooner, the better. For couples who have a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-best-10-month-wedding-planning-timeline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">much shorter timeline<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, prepare to reach out to a few different wedding videographers to find someone with open availability.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-wedding-planning-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">planning for your big day<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can sometimes feel like a full-time job. That&rsquo;s why we can&rsquo;t stress enough the importance of hiring a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trusted team of wedding vendors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And if you&rsquo;re officially convinced a videographer is a must-have, then <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/know-hiring-wedding-videographer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here&rsquo;s everything you need to know <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">before signing that contract.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_804213\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-804213\" class=\"size-full wp-image-804213\" src=\"https:\/\/static.junebugweddings.com\/blog\/utility\/why-you-need-a-wedding-videographer.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-804213\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gracetorresphoto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Grace Torres Photo<\/a>. Wedding planning by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/carefullycuratedevents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Carefully Curated Events<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to planning the wedding of your dreams, you&rsquo;re often trying to fit everything you want within your budget. We&rsquo;re talking about your venue, decor, a team of vendors, and so much more. And while you&rsquo;re scouring the internet for help, you might find a lot of articles that cause more wedding planning stress rather than provide answers to your questions.&nbsp; We hate those stressful articles too, so we&rsquo;re here to actually help. 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