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Pre-Record What You Can

A wedding video doesn’t always have to be about the ceremony and celebration, a wedding can take years to create, and it’s in that process of planning that a wedding truly starts. Sometimes, the focus of your wedding video can be about the preparation, more than the actual wedding itself. So, why not record and capture the entire process?

Of course, it can be a bit expensive, having a videographer follow you day and night, as you’re going about your day, not to mention a little daunting if you’re not used to the camera. So, instead, get a family member, or a friend to capture it for you. These pre-wedding videos can act as a video diary and capture the excitement and anticipation you felt when you began preparing for your wedding. And when they’re edited together, for your wedding video, they can serve as a nostalgic experience.

Not only that, you could even include recordings of the proposal itself, into the wedding video too. After all, it’s still a major moment in your life, so why not capture the moment where it all began? It’ll be a great opening to your video, and will set the tone for the rest of it.

Screen Record Is Your Best Friend

When it comes to the big day, don’t forget that you can also record the reactions of those virtually attending your wedding. While they might not have a physical presence at your wedding, they’re still there, on the computer, and thanks to technology, you can record their reactions without any fuss. 

Your videographer won’t be standing in their faces, trying to capture that one stray tear. They won’t be blocking their view of you as you say your vows to each other, and there won’t be any background noise with the shuffling of feet or the clicking of cameras, because there won’t be any need. It’s already on the screen, and with screen recording technology, you’ll be able to capture and immortalize every one of their reactions.

Good Editing Is A Must

Of course, with any wedding video, good editing is necessary, but with Zoom weddings, they’re even more essential. Because your guests will be virtually attending your wedding, you may not feel that the big day was as magical as it should be, but with a good remote editor, they’ll be able to find those missed moments.

While you might have been focused on one thing, your videographer or screen recorder would have captured everything else. That tear on your mother’s face, or the silent sniffle of your best friend, would have been captured by them when your back was turned. And your editor would have noticed, added them into the video, and reminded you that although the day itself wasn’t as glamorous as it could have been, there were still some beautiful moments that you’d missed, while you were focused on the wedding itself.

Embrace The Change

Having a big wedding might have been the dream at the start, but there is something more intimate about small weddings. So, although not everyone can be physically with you, on your wedding day, embrace the intimacy of the handful that are there. After all, you can always have a big party later, so enjoy the big day, without the fuss and stress that comes with planning a big wedding.

Not to mention, you’ll forgo the usual drama that comes with a big wedding. And even if you do hold the reception at a later date, you won’t be so caught up with the stress of being the host, you’ll be able to enjoy the party with everyone. You’ll be much more relaxed, and you won’t have to worry about the order of things. It’s all thrown out the window anyway, so go with the flow.

Trust The Process

So, whether you’re holding a big wedding or a Zoom wedding, don’t forget that your wedding video will remind you how amazing and beautiful a wedding is, and whether it’s through footage of the process itself, the proposal, or the reaction of your family, friends, and guests, no matter how it’s filmed, or where and when, a wedding is a joyous occasion. So, trust the process, speak to your videographer, and video editor, and make sure that they know exactly what you want from your wedding video. Make sure they know exactly how you’re holding your wedding, and what they need to do, to ensure that every beautiful moment is recorded.

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