Bridal Preps: A Necessary Part of Any Wedding Video

Wedding guests may think of that the day begins with the bride and groom walking down the aisle but those that are involved in the wedding realize the day starts much earlier. From the first dab of makeup to the final button on the wedding dress, a lot goes into preparing for the big day. Covering these moments are essential to remember all those special details that make your wedding video a true reflection on such a special day! This is exactly what our wedding videography team will do.

Pre-Wedding Video Coverage

During the pre-ceremony coverage your wedding videographer will capture all the moments leading up to the “I Do’s.” This will include, getting shots of your dress, accessories, rings and all those essential items that play such an integral part in your big day as well as the video for the wedding. The final applications of makeup, followed by mimosas with your bridesmaids add memorable moments to your wedding video.

Then of course, there’s the dress! As a wedding videographer, I’ve quickly learned how much time and effort it takes to not only pick the right dress but make it a perfect for fit. That’s why, when recording a wedding day, we will always capture every detail of your dress, before you even step into it. When it comes time to put it on, your videographer will be right there as you share that special moment with your maid of honor, your mother, and whoever who else you have tie that final bow.

Groomsmen Video Coverage

Though the guys have it easy, covering their preparation can also be arranged. While the groomsmen preps may consist more of packing the cooler and watching a football game, the ambiance of the morning and special moments are a great start to any wedding video.

What Time Should our Videographer Start?

While every wedding is different, we generally suggest around an hour (up to 2 hrs) of video coverage before the bride plans on putting on the dress. This will give us plenty of time capture video of all the above moments to show all your guests exactly what your wedding day consists of!

Questions? Give me a call or shoot me an email to determine if I Do Video is a good fit to produce a quality wedding video for an affordable price!

Hashtag Your Wedding!

#necessary #doit #readon

Are you on Instagram or Twitter? Then you realize the craze behind hashtags! They are the perfect way to find all your wedding pictures, videos, comments and more, very easily!  It is becoming more and more popular for newlyweds to create a custom hashtag for their wedding day! Maybe #mrandmrssmith #smithweddingday, #shesaidido.... the combinations are endless!

But make sure to do a couple things!

One, spread the word! Start the hastagging early in your wedding planning. Make sure to use it at your shower, bachelor(ette) parties and the rest of the fun! Others have incorporated it on their invites, decorations and more! The more people that see it the more people will use it!

Two, tell your videographer and photographer! While the photos and wedding videos from your guess may be hilarious and entertaining, you'll want to include the professionals in on the fun too! Don't settle for blurry pictures and videos filling up your #hashtag story. Let your professional wedding videographer add clips of your wedding day for all to see!

Check out a recent Instagram wedding video!

#theend

Intro To Your Wedding Video - The First Look

When all eyes are on the bride, her eyes will be on the groom. That first time he sees her in her wedding dress on this special day is a memory that will last forever. Helping that memory stand the test of time will be your wedding video!

While most times, this first reveal will take place as the bride is walking down the aisle, a new trend is to firs reveal the bride prior to the wedding ceremony, in what is referred to as a “first look.”  This is done in an intimate setting which generally consists of just the bride and groom. By planning a first look, your wedding videographer will be able to capture both the bride and groom as they first see each other.

Take a look at the below Chicago wedding video of a first look captured by I Do Video.

Capture Your First Look & More on Wedding Video!

So while this special moment prior to the ceremony does not apply to all newlyweds, if you are planning a first look, we highly recommend having your wedding videographer present to capture it! You won’t regret it! I Do Video’s main goal is to offer quality wedding videos at an affordable price. So give us a call, text or email when your search of wedding videography begins! 

Final Wedding Video DVD

Wondering What Your Wedding DVD Will Include?

You may wonder just what your final wedding video will include, won’t include, etc. Every wedding is different so every wedding video will be different as well. However most wedding videos will feature the below inclusions:

Part 1: (2-4 minutes)

• Preparations

• Pre-Ceremony Shots

Part 2: (15-20 minutes)

• Full Processional

• Ceremony Highlights

• Full Vows/Ring Exchange

• First Kiss

• Full Recessional

Part 3: (3-5 Minutes)

• Staged Photo Session Shots

• Bridal Party Introductions

• Cake Cutting

Part 4: (10-15 Minutes) 

• Full Wedding Speeches

• First Dance Highlights

Part 5: (5-10 Minutes)

• Reception Highlights

• Bouquet/Garter Toss

• Wedding Toasts

• Dancing

A lot of newlyweds want to know how long the wedding video will be and if it will show everything. We try and keep your final DVD a watchable length (45-60 mins) but it will vary depending on type of ceremony, numbers of speeches, first dances, etc. The DVD will feature everything in more of its entirety but not everything will be in its complete entirety. For example ceremonies are generally cut down to include the highlights as well as the first dances. However, most wedding video packages include all the raw footage. This inclusion is perfect for the bride and groom to watch all the unedited, uncut videos captured throughout the day. We customize each DVD to fit the day and flow of your wedding. We are more than happy to take any requests prior to the editing process in order to make your final wedding video a perfect one for you!

Glidecam Videography

Glidecam – The new style of Wedding Videography

As wedding videography evolves, so do the styles and equipment used for your typical wedding video. The days of stationary shots off a tripod are over! But how can you get steady shots on the move, without so much shaking it can give you motion sickness? The answer is simple, Glidecam! Contrary to the name, a Glidecam isn’t actually a camera. Instead it is a lightweight, hand-held stabilizing system which a camera sits atop. It utilizes a counterbalance system that absorbs any sudden movements in order to provide a fluid, floating feeling.

This equipment is perfect for wedding videos because it gives videographers the opportunity to walk through a crowd a church, a reception hall or dance floor and more, so viewers can see more of a 360°! All of course without feeling every step of the wedding videographer.

Benefits of using a Glidecam:

• Non-Shake Videos
• More Coverage Area Possible
• Shooting on the Go
• Free-Floating Feeling
• More Diversity to Video
• And More!

Check out some sample footage captured by my Glidecam HD2000!

Taking Wedding Videography to the Next Level!

This has been one of the best investments I Do Video by Leo has made for our wedding videography. This tool alone takes the production value to a complete higher level. However, the tool is only the half the work. Not every videographer can just pick up a Glidecam and start shooting. It takes practice and dedication to perfect the gliding shot. Two things you can be assured I do regularly in order to improve as a wedding videographer in Chicago.