Premium Wedding Videography vs. Standard Coverage: Which One is Right for You?

Your wedding day is one of the most important moments of your life, and capturing it beautifully is a top priority for many couples. When choosing a wedding videographer, you’ll typically encounter two main options: investing in a premium experience with a seasoned professional like Leo or opting for a more affordable package with a team member who offers a streamlined service. But which option is the best fit for your needs? Let’s compare the two.

The Premium Experience with Leo

Leo is a highly sought-after videographer with years of experience capturing weddings in a way that feels cinematic, emotional, and timeless. Because he only takes on a few weddings per year, he dedicates significant time to each couple, ensuring that every detail is covered to perfection. Here’s what you can expect from Leo’s premium wedding videography:

Extensive Coverage and Inclusions

• Full-day coverage from getting ready to the last dance

• Multiple camera angles for a dynamic and engaging final film

• Drone footage to capture stunning aerial shots

• Custom audio design, including professionally recorded vows and speeches

• Full ceremony and reception coverage

• Personalized highlight film and full-length wedding video

• Extended pre-wedding consultations to discuss vision and preferences

• Exclusive add-ons like same-day edits, social media teasers, and love story films

Who is Leo’s Premium Package For?

If you’re a couple that values storytelling, attention to detail, and a truly cinematic experience, then Leo’s premium package is the ideal choice. This is perfect for those with a higher budget who want a stress-free, all-inclusive experience with the most experienced videographer available.

The Standard Coverage with a Team Videographer

For couples who are more budget-conscious but still want a professional wedding film, Leo’s team members provide an excellent alternative. These videographers cover more weddings per year, which allows them to offer a lower price point. While the experience may not include all the extras of a premium package, you still receive a beautifully crafted wedding film.

What’s Included in the Standard Package?

• Essential wedding day coverage (typically 6-8 hours)

• Single or dual-camera setup

• Professional audio recording for key moments

• A highlight film (3-5 minutes)

• Option to add ceremony or speech coverage at an additional cost

Who is the Standard Package For?

This option is perfect for couples who want a high-quality wedding video without all the extra bells and whistles. If you’re looking for a beautiful and professional keepsake of your wedding day but don’t need extensive inclusions, the standard package offers great value.

Which One Should You Choose?

The choice between premium and standard videography comes down to your budget, priorities, and expectations. If you want an all-inclusive, high-end experience with the most experienced videographer, Leo’s premium service is worth the investment. However, if you’re looking for a more affordable option with essential coverage, a team videographer provides a fantastic alternative.

Regardless of which option you choose, you’ll receive a stunning wedding film that captures the magic of your day. The most important thing is to select a package that aligns with your vision and ensures that your wedding memories are preserved beautifully for years to come.

What Can a Wedding Video Mean to You?

A wedding day is one of the most important days in a couple's life. It is a day filled with love, joy, and memories that will last a lifetime. Capturing these memories is essential, and one of the best ways to do this is by having videos as a memory of your wedding day. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of having videos to remember your wedding day.

• Reliving the Emotions

A wedding video is the perfect way to relive the emotions of your wedding day. It captures the laughter, tears, and happiness that you and your guests experienced on that special day. Having a video allows you to relive those moments over and over again, even years after the wedding.

• Capturing the Little Moments

Photos are great, but they can only capture a moment in time. Videos, on the other hand, can capture the little moments that you might have missed on your wedding day. A video can capture the way your partner looked at you as you walked down the aisle or the little moments of affection shared between the two of you.

• Sharing with Loved Ones

Having a video of your wedding day also allows you to share the memories with loved ones who were unable to attend the wedding. This is especially important for family members who live far away or friends who couldn't make it due to other commitments. A video allows them to feel like they were part of your special day, even if they couldn't be there in person.

• Timeless Memory

A wedding video is a timeless memory that can be passed down through generations. It allows future generations to see and experience the love that was shared on your wedding day. A video can become a cherished family heirloom, something that will be treasured for years to come.

Having videos as a memory of your wedding day is essential. It allows you to relive the emotions, capture the little moments, share with loved ones, and create a timeless memory that can be passed down through generations. A professional wedding videographer can help you create a beautiful and unique story of your wedding day that you will cherish for years to come.

Was Your Wedding Affected by COVID-19?

I am truly heartbroken for all of the couples that are being affected by this pandemic. This is not the wedding experience that you or anyone else signed up for, and we are doing everything that we can possibly do to help you through this. I have been working day and night to find a balance between accommodating all of our couples, and maintaining a sustainable business. My company means a lot to my family and I, It also play a big part in the livelihood of our talented crew, who have dedicated their lives to this business we created. So while we determine how we are going to get through this, l think it is important to know that we are in this together.

I thought it was important for customers to be aware about how we are handling this situation. For those that know me, they know that I started this wedding business because I enjoy the creativity and joy it brings out while covering such a special day. I have always put my customers first and will continue to do that during this stressful times.

Options For Your Booked Weddings

In this time of uncertainty, we are waiving cancellation fees for weddings affected by CDC guidelines and offering free “wedding day shoots” for weddings that have been canceled.

Rescheduling to 2020

We are rescheduling weddings for dates within same calendar year at no additional cost. This is dependent on your videographer’s availability and in cases a videographer needs to be substituted, we are making every effort we can to do so. With substituted videographers, pricing may vary but we will try and work out details to keep it inline with the original booking.

Rescheduling to 2021

For weddings that are being moved to the 2021 wedding season, we will have to apply a $100-200 fee , paid to your videographer to reflect their 2021 pricing.

• $100: Friday and Sunday Weddings

• $150: Saturday Dates Between 1/1-4/30 and 11/1-12/30

• $200: Saturday Weddings Between May 1 and October 31

• Holidays Weekends will be Handled Individually Pending Availability

That fee does come with a value. Like myself, all team members grow better with experience, upgraded equipment and an improved skillset. So the videographer you booked in 2020 will be a much improved version in 2021, which is reflected in their annual prices.

To lock in your new date, an additional $200 deposit will be needed, which will go towards your balance and reserve your new date.

Doing My Part

As a business owner I have an allegiance both to my customers and team, which has always resulted in an amazing end result featured in beautiful weddings video. I believe being completely transparent with customers, will help me continue this, throughout this unique time.

 I don't want anyone to think that we are hanging up our camera straps. We will do everything we can to be at your wedding whether it is on the date that you originally planned, or you move it to the moon in 2029. Whether this pandemic puts the future of my company in jeopardy, I am still committed to seeing this through with the weddings we have booked. Please reach out directly to discuss your specific situation!

I wish you all a healthy and safe coming months and look forward to making beautiful weddings for years to come.

-These details are non-binding and may vary, based on your wedding and how CDC guidelines evolve.

Will Your Wedding Vows be Captured on Video?

This is a common question and the simple answer is, yes, Yes, YES! This is a huge part of your day and future as a couple. Something couples look back on for years on their wedding video to hear those special words they first said to each other. So while the obvious answer to this question is an astounding YES, let me explain the process of capturing your vows and other special audio throughout the day.

Wedding Ceremony Audio

During the ceremony, we generally use three different sources to capture audio.

• DJ Board: We have devices that plug directly into the DJ booth and capture all audio coming through the mic and speakers, including the vows, readings, etc.

• Lav Mic: Since sometimes during the vows, you are not speaking directly into the DJ’s microphone, we will put a wireless lavaliere mic on the groom’s lapel. This is a discrete device that will assure backup audio during that intimate moment/

• On-Camera Mic: The last way that audio is captured is from the camera’s shotgun microphone that will capture the audio in a more natural way, as your audience hears it.

All together these 3 methods assure you will get all perspectives of your special words to one another during the wedding ceremony. And as a side note, during the reception, these methods are also applicable to capture toasts, speeches and more!

Have You Worked with My Photographer?

Working with Photographers During Wedding Videography

As a videographer, that is a question we hear a lot. From a customer’s perspective the reasoning is clear, they want their videographer and photographer to work seamlessly together. Lucky for I Do Video clients, our videographers have covered thousands of weddings over the years so have not only worked with a lot of photographers directly but more importantly have worked with photographers of all styles.

So the answer to that popular question varies, you can be assured that your quality videographer will be experienced enough to mesh with whatever array of vendor you have dedicated for your day.

In fact, I Do Video has been a popular referral for some of the top Chicagoland photographers including:

• G Reyes Photography

• Something Blue

• Neri Photo

• Nicole Christine Photography

• Erin Stefani Phography

• Jamie Campenelli Photography

• And More!

Some other common vendors that play a role in your day are the wedding coordinator, DJ and venue. For the same reasons above, you can be confident that your wedding videographer is able to cover your wedding and do an outstanding job, with any type of team.