The wedding video is one of the few lasting keepsakes from a very important day in your life. Read the Missouri Wedding Videographers Guide for important information about selecting the right person behind the camera.
Start interviewing videographers as soon as possible. You want to allow yourself plenty of time to choose the right person and not feel like you are being rushed. Most importantly, potential videographers should make you feel comfortable and secure. Depending on the package you select, this person will be with you a large part of the wedding day and evening. If you feel self conscious and nervous while talking over a cup of coffee, that feeling probably won't improve with a big dose of wedding day jitters. Ask to see complete samples of past work where you will be able to evaluate the quality of both the picture and the audio. Look for someone with at least five years experience filming weddings; this will help you find a professional who can provide all the services you are seeking. Ask who will be shooting the video. Some companies have a front office which handles the bookings and private contractors who actually show up at your wedding. Walking down the aisle would not be the ideal time to meet your videographer for the first time. Try to find someone with experience filming in your wedding venue if at all possible. While a big Kansas City firm might have more special effects to offer, a city slicker might not be your best choice if your wedding is happening on your parent's dairy farm in Warrensburg. If your budget allows, hire your chosen videographer for a few hours to film some special part of the wedding planning, such as you and your mom dress shopping. This footage can be added to the final wedding video and you will have a good idea of how the wedding day will feel with a videographer taping your every move.
Once you have selected a videographer, it is time for a serious conversation. Deposits are rarely refundable (if ever) and signing on the dotted line is a binding contract. Get everything in writing before you sign anything. If you want video of you walking down the aisle with your father, put it in the contract. Many professional videographers now offer services far beyond the basic taping of your ceremony. Reception tapes, which play in the background during the party, can be custom designed to include everything from your baby pictures to that footage of you selecting your gown. Also be clear on how many cameras will be needed to catch all the action. If you want video of the moms crying their eyes out as you speak your vows, as well as the looks on your own faces, that is going to probably take more than one camera. A professional will be relieved to have a bride and groom be clear with their desires.
While it is important to clearly state what you wish, it is equally important to listen. Experienced videographers will have lots of advice on all other aspects of your wedding. They will know which colors show up best on camera and which venues offer the most spectacular backdrops. If you have followed the above advice and found a person you trust, high pressure sales tactics and pushy directions shouldn't be a problem.
When looking for videographers, check out bridal fairs and websites such as Ideal Wedding Memories in Columbia. These types of sites offer quick samples and broad descriptions of wedding packages. Your friends, family, your photographer and your wedding venue are great places to ask for referrals.
Your wedding video is an important record of your love story. It will be shown on your 50th wedding anniversary where everyone will laugh at your hair and gush about your dress. Taking the time to find a professional who can capture all the emotion and laughter of your wedding day is as important as any other part of your wedding planning.
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