FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
When it comes to getting a video of your wedding day, you probably have many questions. These questions may range from how much a wedding video costs to what’s included in the package. The answers below will help you understand the process and make decisions about capturing your special day on video. Whether you’re wondering when to book or how the editing works, these FAQs give you the info you need to feel sure about your choices for your big day.
Planning a wedding is a big project. Selecting your videographer should be easy.
Planning your wedding can be an exciting but sometimes overwhelming project. Often, it’s the things that you don’t know that can become a problem. That’s why we do our best to consider everything you’ll need beforehand and avoid issues on your big day.
Below are some answers to questions that others often ask. Take a few moments to review the questions and answers here. You’ll feel better informed and more confident in making some important decisions about your wedding day!
General Questions About Wedding Videography
A wedding video is a documentary recording of a wedding ceremony and/or reception. It typically includes footage of the couple exchanging vows, the first dance, speeches, and other key moments of the day. Wedding videos can range from simple recordings of the event to professionally edited films that tell the story of the couple’s love and the day’s events. They serve as a lasting keepsake for the couple and can be shared with friends and family who were unable to attend the wedding, as well as family and friends for years to come.
We personally feel that video captures the emotions, the sounds, the energy, the vibe, and the feel of your wedding day in a way that still photos just can’t.
About Our Company
Hiring a professional videographer in addition to a photographer can offer several benefits. While a photographer captures moments in still images, a videographer can capture the movement, sounds, and emotions of the day, providing a more immersive and dynamic way to relive your wedding. A wedding video can capture moments that a photograph may not, such as the vows being spoken, the first dance, or the toasts given by loved ones. Additionally, a professionally edited wedding video can provide a cohesive and cinematic representation of your day, complete with music, transitions, and storytelling elements that can enhance the overall experience. Having both photo and video coverage ensures that you have a comprehensive record of your wedding day that you can cherish for years to come.
First of all we believe that audio is very important! We love it when couples write their own vows, when the officiant says something really profound or when there are speeches during the reception. We then use all the amazing audio we capture to tell the story of your wedding. Another key component that we feel is very important is editing. The editing plays just as important a part in your wedding film as the actual filming does. You still need to have the skills to shoot, white balance, and compose shots properly but the ability to craft a story from footage while utilizing the audio from your wedding day is a skill in and of itself.
Yes! Contact us for more information and we’ll help you get exactly what you’re looking for!
Yes! we love to film for different types of ceremonies, including Greek, Jewish, Hindu, Muslim, Civil Partnerships, etc. We also film Baptisms and Christenings. Please contact us for details & prices.
Thank you! We want to spread the word as much as you do. The best places to leave feedback are independent review sites like Yelp, Wedding Wire and The Knot. We appreciate your kind feedback, as it helps give us continue to serve our happy couples for years to come!
Of course! If you need some kind of other video then you can check out our sister company OddBox Studios.
It’s easy! Just use the form on our newsletter signup page. You can find that here!
About Our Process
We can do that! You just let us know who you would like us to interview and we will make sure that we make that happen for you. We always suggest interviews for close family members and elders.
We believe the best way to capture a truly photojournalistic wedding ceremony is with two to three video cameras. Using two angles, we can achieve better coverage, multiple shots and more audio signals for a superior final video that you’re sure to treasure forever!
We use high definition digital video cameras, fluid-head tripods, & high end lapel microphones.
We always like to work on a client to client basis. After consulting with you we can then decide on what the best approach will be, taking into consideration your style and personality. We like to be as unobtrusive as possible.
You can control your videographer’s level of interaction by indicating your desires during the final consultation.
Prior to your event you will fill out a profile that discusses content, style, music and effects.
Absolutely! In fact we have many, many friends in the wedding business who refer us to their own couples.
Of course, we would love to meet you before the wedding face to face, and actually appreciate it as it enables us to get to know you better and therefore do our job better.
We use high definition digital video cameras, fluid-head tripods, & high end lapel microphones.
We can do that! You just let us know who you would like us to interview and we will make sure that we make that happen for you. We always suggest interviews for close family members and elders.
No. The pre-ceremony footage of the Bride and/or Groom getting ready is part of the package for people who wish to take advantage of it. This is included in the package at no extra charge, but it is totally up to you whether to use it or not.
We use either hand held, glide cams, monopods or fluid head tripod mount as needed, depending on the locations conditions or restraints. The requirements of the Minister, Priest, Rabbi or Coordinator are all taken into consideration. We will work with your locations representative and figure out what works best for the cleanest, best image we can shoot.
Yes. After your ceremony, one videographer will edit the video while the other films your photo session and dinner. Your same-day edit video is typically ready to view during or immediately after dinner.
For every wedding we shoot, we always have at least one certified lead photographer and lead videographer who are paid to be ready for any emergency. Our photographers and videographers are on a rotating backup schedule to ensure that we have a qualified professional available at a momentʼs notice.
In order to give your wedding the highest quality audio and video possible, we use wireless microphones during the ceremony in order to perfectly capture your vows. This can be attached to either the bride or the groom or both. You can request not to use the wireless microphone, but keep in mind that this is the best way to capture your vows.
About Your Deliverables
Depending on the time frame you ask us to be at your wedding, your video could include your entire ceremony from start to finish and the full toasts, as well as any other moments that we know you would want to see. You’ll also want our most popular feature, which is a wedding highlight film with the best moments of your day set to music. If you choose other features such as a Save the Date video, Love Story video, Same Day Edit video and Photo Slideshow, those could also be included.
If you have any questions that are not covered on this page, or would like to add some optional items to your packages, see our Pricing page or contact us for more details.
Although you’ll certainly watch your entire wedding video over the years, chances are you’ll watch your wedding film or highlight video hundreds of times. A highlight video is made of clips from the best moments of your wedding day set to music. Wedding feature films are typically longer (about 20–25 minutes), include live audio of your vows, toasts, etc. as well as music in the background, and can either be sequential or not based on your preference. Many couples choose both because of their emotional impact.
All of our couples receive their wedding video by digital delivery. DVD, Blu-ray, and USB flash drive are available as additional options.
Your wedding video is comprised of two main sections. First is your Highlight Reel, which is a 3-5 minute video that captures all of the highlights of the day. The Highlight Reel is perfect to show friends and family who want a glimpse into your day, without the time constraints of a feature-length video. The second segment is a thorough documentation of your day, featuring the entire ceremony, main reception events and dancing selections from the entire night! The video offers a complete photojournalistic representation of your day that either can be enjoyed in a short amount of time or through a complete viewing experience!
DVDs, although great, do deteriorate and stop working over time. This is known as disc rot. So, receiving your finished files digitally on a USB/Flash Drive will allow you to copy the files to multiple computers, multiple hard drives and/or store them in the Cloud for safe keeping and future proofing. It’s important that once you receive your files to take the proper steps to backup and safeguard your investment. Also, to prolong the life of your DVDs you always want to keep them in their cases when not in use.
Yes! Contact us for more information and we’ll help you get exactly what you’re looking for!
Prior to your event you will fill out a profile that discusses content, style, music and effects.
Yes! We are happy to provide unedited, raw footage. Just let us know!
Of course! We offer two ways of your friends and family ordering your wedding DVD. Either you can order all the DVDs for everyone (and we will offer a discount on the discs if 10 or more are ordered at one time) or we can place the DVDs up for sale on our site so your friends and family can order a disc themselves.
With a Same Day Edit, instead of waiting months to see your wedding video, you and your loved ones will get to experience your own private viewing of the best moments of your wedding day—including the wedding ceremony—right at your reception. It’s your first glimpse at moments you weren’t there to see (the bride’s mom when she sees her daughter put on her dress, the flower girls galloping down the aisle while flinging rose petals). Plus any guests who couldn’t attend your wedding can watch your Same Day Edit video online the very same day. Ask us for more details if this is something that you’re interested in!
Save the Date Videos are a modern twist on the old postcards. We can create a slideshow of the two of you dating leading up to your engagement or we can do a video shoot of the two of you at the location of your proposal, where you met or where you had your first date.
This is your chance to share the story of your romance, filmed at the locations of your choice. We’ll ask you and your fiancé questions about how you met, what your first impressions of each other were, the first date, the proposal, and more. Many couples play it for their guests to watch at the reception.
Your wedding video is comprised of two main sections. First is your highlight edit, which is a 2- to 3-minute video that captures all of the highlights of the day. The highlight reel is perfect to show friends and family who want a glimpse into your day, without the time constraints of a feature-length video. The second segment is a thorough documentation of your day, featuring the entire ceremony, main reception events and dancing selections from the entire night! The video offers a complete photojournalistic representation of your day that either can be enjoyed in a short amount of time or through a complete viewing experience!
Music and Audio
You actually can! Just keep in mind that copyrighted music may be blocked on social media. All the same, if you’d really like specific songs in your wedding video, we’ll be happy to use them for you so that you can have a video that you really love!
Regarding music copyrights, it all comes down to what is legal. Just like paying sales tax, buying the license to music is so important to keep us legal and to keep us in good standing with music providers and Federal copyright laws. For royalty-free audio, we have four online sources where we license music and they’re all outstanding! The music is great and, since we only use each song we license just once, the music chosen for your wedding film really becomes YOUR music.
NOTE: All of the wedding films on this site use licensed music.
Yes! We recommend that couples give us around 10 songs that they really love. That gives us plenty of music to play around with and use, and this way we are using music that you like, but does not hinder our artistic license.
Lighting
No. Our cameras have excellent optical chips, and lenses that can capture video as low as one lux. That is the same as shooting by candlelight. We use the optics of the camera to obtain the maximum quality video under the given conditions. In some rare occasions we use small, camera mounted lights to add to the ambient light, but only where permitted. Some locations such as churches, do not allow using any lighting at all. We are well versed in all the limitations of different locations, and in getting the best video captured by our professional video cameras.
Pricing and Deposit
In general, the cost of a wedding video can vary widely depending on factors such as the videographer’s experience, the length of the video, the style of editing, and the location of the wedding. Our pricing starts at $3,900 and varies on the options desired. We can provide an exact price after a consultation. You can schedule an appointment here. We look forward to talking with you!
The desposit amount is $500.00. This reserves the date of your wedding and is nonrefundable. A second payment of 1/3 of the total cost is due at the time the contract is signed. The third payment is due 10 days prior to the wedding, and the final payment is due once the edit is completed. We do not consider the date booked with us until the deposit is paid and the booking form is signed. You can place your deposit and secure your wedding day on our Payments page.
Very simply it shows us you are serious about hiring Atlantic Wedding Video and it also allows us to book and hold your date for only you.
Booking, Reservation and Payments
You can reserve your wedding date with a $500 deposit. You can place the deposit and secure your date on our Payments page.
As soon as you have a confirmed secure date you can book us, we only take on a limited number of commissions every season to ensure great customer service, during the summer months we get numerous inquiries for the most popular dates. Most of our weddings are booked at least a year in advance.
We usually take payments as 1/3 of the total cost as the first payment to secure the date as a non refundable deposit, the second payment is due 10 days prior to the wedding, and the final payment is due once the edit is completed. We do not consider the date booked with us until the deposit is paid and a booking form signed.
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