12 Things your Videographer wants you to know

Your wedding day is filled with unforgettable moments, and while photography captures those beautiful stills, wedding videography preserves the sound, movement, and atmosphere of the day. As you begin planning your big day, there are a few things wedding videographers wish every bride knew. Here are 12 essential tips to help ensure your wedding film is everything you dreamed it would be.

1. We’re Storytellers, Not Just Camera Operators

Videography is more than just pointing a camera and hitting record. As wedding videographers, we craft a narrative from your special day, capturing not only the big moments but also the small, intimate interactions that make your love story unique. It’s about emotion, storytelling, and preserving the essence of the day.

2. Natural Light is Your Best Friend

Just like photographers, we rely on natural light to create beautiful footage. While we have equipment to handle low-light situations, nothing beats the soft, flattering glow of natural light. If possible, consider planning key moments of your day—like the ceremony, portraits, and couple’s session—during times when natural light is at its best (think late morning or the golden hour before sunset).

3. Audio Matters More Than You Think

One of the biggest differences between wedding photography and videography is the sound. The laughter during the speeches, the vows, and the music from your first dance are all integral parts of your wedding film. To capture crystal-clear audio, we’ll need to mic up the groom, officiant, or use other discreet recording tools, so don’t worry if we ask to attach a small device to someone’s outfit!

4. We’ll Work Seamlessly with Your Photographer

We understand that your photographer is equally important, and we’re not here to compete with them. In fact, we work as a team to ensure both your photos and videos turn out beautifully. We often coordinate shots and positions to ensure we don’t get in each other’s way, so you get the best of both worlds.

5. More Candid, Less Staged

While a few posed shots are nice, it’s the candid moments that make a wedding video magical. Try to be present and enjoy every moment of your day. The less you think about the camera, the more genuine your film will be. We’re there to capture the real emotions, not stage them.

6. Share Your Vision with Us

Do you love cinematic slow-motion shots or prefer a more documentary style? Sharing your vision with us before the wedding helps us tailor the video to your preferences. Feel free to send over any wedding films you love or discuss specific moments you want highlighted in your own video.

7. Consider a First Look

A first look—a private moment between the bride and groom before the ceremony—creates an incredible opportunity for raw, emotional footage. It’s also a great way to calm the nerves before the big moment, and it often leads to some of the most heartfelt clips in a wedding film.

8. Weather Won’t Ruin Your Video

While rain or wind might feel like a nightmare for outdoor weddings, we’re used to working with unpredictable weather, especially in the UK! Overcast skies can actually produce soft, even lighting that’s perfect for video. Rainy days can also create dramatic, romantic footage, so don’t stress if the weather isn’t cooperating—some of the best films happen in less-than-ideal conditions.

9. Audio Letters are Pure Gold

If you want a personal touch in your wedding film, consider recording audio letters to each other before the ceremony. These heartfelt, private messages add a layer of emotional depth to your video that’s hard to beat. We can overlay the audio with footage from the day, creating a powerful storytelling element.

10. Dance Your First Dance in Full

Many couples start their first dance and stop after 30 seconds or so. While this might feel like enough, it often doesn’t give us enough time to create the best possible video. By dancing your first dance in full, you’re allowing us to capture a complete, beautiful moment that can be featured prominently in your wedding film. So even if you’re feeling a bit shy, embrace the moment and dance to the end!

11. Give Us Time for the Couple’s Session

While most of the day is about celebrating with your guests, carving out 15-20 minutes for a dedicated couple’s session allows us to create stunning, cinematic shots of just the two of you. These intimate moments, away from the crowd, are often the most beautiful and reflective of your connection.

12. Editing Takes Time, But It’s Worth It

We know you’re eager to relive your wedding day, but great editing takes time. Crafting your wedding film is a detailed process where we sort through hours of footage, sync the best moments, perfect the audio, and add finishing touches like color grading. Our goal is to deliver a video that is timeless and perfectly encapsulates your day, so bear with us—it’s worth the wait!

Final Thoughts

Your wedding video is more than just a film—it’s a way to relive the emotions, laughter, and joy of your big day for years to come. By keeping these 12 things in mind, you’ll help us create a video that truly reflects the magic of your wedding day. If you’re still looking for a videographer who understands your vision, we at Sabi and Saint are here to help you capture every beautiful moment in a way that feels relaxed, natural, and timeless.