Is a small wedding worth being filmed?
Is it worth it to spend a few thousand dollars to have an event filmed that has 50 or so people attending? When you find out how much a videographer is (and most don’t know what a videographer really costs—I mean, why would you???) you realize that, like photos, it’s a big investment.
So, let’s be real—you already have photography—do you want to spend that money?
Another way we can ask this is—why wouldn’t you want your small wedding filmed?
You’re getting MARRIED to the love of your life (presumably… I mean, if you don’t love them then maybe skip the video). Getting married is a big deal. It’s a major life event. And you’re probably sharing this moment with a few dozen of your closest friends and family.
Is there any reason why you wouldn’t want to hear their voices again? Hear your wedding vows again? See everyone you love at the prime of their live again?
You never know what tomorrow will bring. And film is the only way to truly relive a memory word for word and step for step. Keep in mind that small doesn’t mean insignificant.
When you look at it that way—it is absolutely worth getting a videographer for your small wedding.
Video makes other people feel like they were at your micro wedding (even when they weren’t).
A great wedding video puts the viewer in the front row of your wedding. And although they weren’t in attendance they can feel like they were there with you.
They get to experience all the events—they get to see you say your vows, have your kiss, see all the beautiful decor you spent so much time on and let’s not forget how awesome speeches are.
Wedding films are a fantastic way to share your experience with others and create a bond with them.
And that isn’t even including the option to have it streamed live (which you totally could do—provided there’s strong enough wifi).
Will having a videographer be overwhelming to us and our guests because our wedding is so small?
It’s true that with 150+ people it’s a lot easier for us to blend into a crowd.
We’re always going to be as visible as your photographer(s) are.
So truth be known, we’re always visible to your guests regardless of the size of your wedding. It just depends on the filming style of your videographers.
Some, like us, keep their distance. Others get right on top of you because of the way they cut their films.
But at Harborview Studios do our best to always keep our distance because we want to capture your memories not necessarily be a part of them. We want you and your guests to enjoy and be present in the moment.
So no matter how visible we are, we’re always trying to keep a respectful distance.
When you interview studios ask them point blank about this. Don’t be shy about it. If it’s important to you be blunt—it’s OK. We’re professionals, we can take it. (And if they can’t take it… definitely don’t hire them.)
Small wedding days are still intense and hard to remember
One thing couples don’t expect is the incredibly high adrenaline of the day. You know it’s coming, you know it’ll be there. But it’s still a surprise how intense that rush is.
And even though your wedding is small, you are still the center of attention, you’re still being pulled in all the directions by all the people. The day is a blur.
Even people with the best of the best memories won’t remember their wedding day.
Ask yourselves what do you value about your wedding memories.
Try to think about how you’d like to remember your wedding after it’s over. Not to be heavy handed, but take into consideration if, like me, you have dementia in your family because these memories aren’t going to remain sharp as you get older.
Will it be important to you to:
- Have crystal clear memories of that day
- Hear your vows whenever you want
- See people closest to you dancing
- Hear people closest to you laughing
- Remember the exact way you were looking at each other as you came down the aisle
- Hear the toasts given by friends and family
- Be able share how fun this day was with future tiny family members
Then, absolutely — yes, you need a wedding video for your small wedding.
Yes, it is worth it to film your small/micro wedding
In the end, it’s not just an experience for you. It’s an experience for your whole family. It’s an experience for your friends. And if you choose to have them, it’ll be an experience for your kids one day.
You’ll be surprised how many people will be binge watching your wedding video as much as you do.
And if you want to talk to us about filming your wedding, we’d be incredibly flattered. You can jump over to our Contact Page or fill out the form right under this post.
I hope this has helped you figure out if you need a video for your wedding.
Thank you for reading this article about wedding videography
Hello new friend! I can tell you’re a person who’s excited about their wedding and loves wedding videos… because you did, I have a feeling you might be someone who is getting married on Cape Cod because you, too, have a special connection here.
And you want your wedding film to be a true representation of your big day. The ceremony, the party, Cape Cod—all of it.
Because it’s important If that sound right—Sean and I invite you to get in touch with us and tell us what your vision is for you big day. We’d love to support your ideas and create a gorgeous film for you to pass down through the generations.
