I'm really excited about this new wedding video blog series that I've been working on... How to save money on wedding videography. I'll be releasing ideas and tips over the next weeks and months.

The idea was inspired by a conversation I recently had with a bride and groom about a contract I had sent over. The couple expressed that they REALLY wanted to use us for their wedding video services, but they weren't sure they could afford us.

So I looked over their contract with them and one of the first things I noticed is that they had booked two videographers for the day. We almost always tell people that one videographer is more than enough to capture everything they'll need on their wedding day (and to create a mind-blowing wedding highlights video.) Plus, most people have two photographers so also having two videographers can be too many people shooting at one time, especially on the dance floor.

There are exceptions where having two videographers is ideal, and I'll share those scenarios in an upcoming blog, but I'll say that one scenario is when the bride and groom want to capture both of them getting ready, but they are both getting ready in distant locations. In this case, two videographers would be necessary.

But as I talked to the couple I found out that they were both getting ready in hotels very close to each other. Why not get ready at the same same hotel I asked? This will allow the one videographer to easily go back and forth from one room to the other and capture both the bride and groom getting ready. The bride expressed that this was a great idea and that no one had suggested this yet. (This is where our 15 years of experience comes in handy).

The bride told me that the reason they were getting ready in different hotels is that they were worried about seeing each other beforehand. I told her this is easily remedied through some proper planning between the couple ahead of time with regards to arrival times to the hotel and departure times to the ceremony. On the day of the wedding, this coordination can be assured by the best man and maid/matron of honor communicating with each other throughout the preparation process.

Looking at the rest of their wedding day plans, there was no other reason they needed a second videographer. This can easily save a couple anywhere from $500-$1500 or more.

She agreed and the couple decided to get ready at the same hotel. This reduced the price of the contract significantly and they were very grateful.

I consider wedding videography to be a luxury item. It's usually one of the last things couple book because they want to be sure they can fit it in to their budget. (Truth be told, it should be at the top of the list because how will you REMEMBER your day when it's all over, but we understand you have to have a location, feed your guests, etc... - haha). But wedding videography can also be about the value it brings. And speaking with the right and experienced wedding videography company can save you a lot of money.

Look for more upcoming tips on way to save money on wedding videography and your wedding in general.