Your wedding film is one of the few things you'll keep from your wedding day for the rest of your life. Before you book, these are the questions worth asking. Ask any videographer, including us.
About style
1. Can we see full films, not just highlights?
A three-minute highlight shows the best moments. A full film shows how a videographer handles a whole wedding, including the ceremony, speeches, dark receptions and difficult light. Ask to see one from a venue similar to yours.
2. How would you describe your style?
Documentary, cinematic, editorial and storytelling all mean different things to different people. Ask how much they direct couples, and how they balance planned shots with real moments.
3. How do you use sound?
Great films are built on vows, letters and speeches. Ask how many microphones they use, whether they record from the DJ's desk, and what happens if a microphone fails.
About the day
4. Who will actually film our wedding?
Some companies send different crews from the ones in their portfolio. Ask who will be there, how many people, and what they'll wear.
5. How many hours do we really need?
A good videographer will look at your plans and suggest coverage based on what matters to you, not just upsell the biggest package.
6. What's your plan for bad weather?
In South Florida, this is a must-ask. Listen for experience with storms, humidity and indoor backups.
7. Can you use a drone at our venue?
The honest answer is often "it depends". Ask how they check venue rules and airspace, and whether they're licensed to fly commercially.
About delivery
8. What exactly will we receive, and when?
Ask for the length of each film, the formats and realistic delivery times. Teasers, highlights, features and raw footage are all different things.
9. Is the music licensed?
Films with unlicensed music are often muted or blocked on social media. Licensed tracks mean you can share your film freely.
10. Can we request changes?
Ask whether revisions are included, and what kind of changes are possible after delivery.
About protection
11. How do you protect our footage?
Look for dual-card recording on the day, multiple backups and a clear policy on how long footage is stored after delivery.
12. What does the contract cover?
A clear contract should cover deliverables, timings, payments, cancellation, illness or emergency cover and liability insurance.
The right videographer won't just answer these questions. They'll be glad you asked.
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