Which wedding video style suits your day?

Bride & Groom wedding photo at sunset

All Wedding videos are different, and just like the wedding photographer and florist, they all come with their own style. The price of the wedding video is usually a good indicator of the type of video the wedding company provide, here's our guide to help you decide which wedding video style is best for you.

Documentary Style Wedding Video

This natural, unobtrusive filming approach typically captures the day's events without any staging. The wedding videographer should seamlessly blend into the background, documenting your wedding day as it unfolds. The natural sound is crucial, as the intimate moments between the bride and groom or father and daughter make this style of wedding video particularly special. The speeches and ceremony remain unaltered, allowing you to relive those cherished moments repeatedly. This serves as a wonderful keepsake of the entire day for friends and family to enjoy.

The average cost for this ranges from £500 to £1000.

What is Cinematic Wedding Video?

Lights, camera, action—Hollywood is calling. This style of wedding video attracts couples who enjoy being filmed and even embrace it. It involves a lot of staged filming, engaging with the camera, and stylized shots, making the video resemble a feature film. Videographers often bring a variety of cameras to create a cinematic experience. The bride and groom become the stars of their wedding video, resulting in a shorter film at a higher price.

The average cost for this type of video is £2000 to £10,000 and typically lasts around 15 minutes.

What is Shoot-It-Yourself Video?

This is the complete opposite of the cinematic wedding video, offering a completely natural approach where a hired camera is entrusted to one of the reliable guests. The wedding video production company usually provides the camera for a fixed price and only charges for the editing. You'll need to select a dependable (and sober) person to handle this, but if you're conscious about being filmed, having a friend do it can work well.