Do we need a wedding video?

The simple answer is, "You don't need one." The same as you don't need a cake or a photographer, but if you would like to relive the best day of your life over and over again, then you may decide that you would very much like to have one!

But we've got a photographer!

There is a perception that a wedding video is like a photo album, but with moving pictures. It is - if it's done badly. A good wedding video will tell a story and will be a fly-on-the-wall documentary/film of your big day. It will show all the major events of the day, as well as all those special candid moments that only a camcorder can capture. If it's done properly, it will evoke the spirit of the most special day of your life.

A friend has a camcorder, why couldn't they film the wedding?

There is no reason why you couldn't get a friend to video the wedding, other than we will do a far superior job. You obviously want the day to be as close to perfect as possible, so why take a gamble with something as important as your wedding video?

Also, most friends with a camcorder will probably agree to film the day if asked, but the majority of them would prefer to be there as a guest to enjoy the proceedings.

Why does it cost so much?

Relatively, it's not. When ordering a wedding video, you are effectively hiring one or two cameramen for the day, cameras, microphones and tape stock - and that's just on your wedding day. The post-production requires a powerful computer, a video deck and 40 hours (one working week) of an editor's time. That's a lot of expensive equipment and skilled manpower for your money!