Pulling my hair out over Videographer issue

Ive been going back and forth about this for over a year now.......to get a videographer or not to get a videographer??!!!!!

The situation is, my parents always kinda poo-poo'd it saying it was a waste of money, they say spend the X amount of dollars on something else like your honeymoon, and just have 'someone' at the wedding whos invited record the ceremony and reception for you. (My question is, who in the world that is invited wants to be responsible for that half the night....shouldnt they be able to enjoy themselves?! I couldnt ask anyone for that responsibility!!)

At the same token, sadly enough, the cheapest packages I could find for simple basic coverage for the wedding and ceremony is about 1000....thats a lot of $$ for us, even that...for video...but Im afraid Im going to regret if I dont get it !

I wish I did know someone who would take my camcorder and just record b/c I know how to do video editing and all that (I do it for my job) so in a way, I think my parents are just thinking...oh, she can take what whatever the family records and edit it into her own...but thats a lot of work , and a lot of hours....... if I tell my parents I think we should hire one....they're gonna look at me like Im crazy and just wasting my money and getting Bridezilla fever.......

Okay I just had to vent!! Sorry My wedding is in 10 weeks and Im stressing. Its the only vendor I havent decided on.......

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Posted by AmorPeruano

good points. I have to check that out. On the realtive side of things, I just feel weird you know asking someone, like 'hey your invited to my wedding, but instead of enjoying yourself and relaxing, can you video tape the ceremony and reception?! No pressure, but you're the only one doing it' LOL I'd feel so bad asking......

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i know exactly what you mean, it is awkward...but there are some ppl who love doing this and wouldn't mind at all...the ceremony wouldn't be a big deal to videotape so you can ask someone to do that...the reception is a bit different bc thats when ppl eat, drink and want to dance

you shold invite someone from LIW to record for you!

i'd offer to do it for you, but I don't know if i'll have recovered from surgery by the time of your wedding...sorry...

i'm in the same situation. we were so against video, thinking we'll never watch it, but now that it's close, i'm afraid we'll regret it if we don't do it. it's an expense we weren't anticipating, but i'm afraid that if we dont' do it, ,we'll really regret it. and there's no one who's invited who would want to video everything, or they'll video what they think is important, not what we think is important. i need to check out craigslist! i'll gladly feed a starving film major for cheap video

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Posted by lindaronwedding

My sister got married in 1991 and had a video. A few years ago my mother watched it again and mentioned how many people in the video had since passed away and how it was wonderful to have them captured on film like that. You could hear them and see them as they were and how special that is for my sister. Both of my parents have passed away in the last 4 years and they are now added to the list and it really is great to have that to look at whenever you want to (especially since they won't be able to be at mine). I don't think you need fancy edited footage, but if you want a video, I don't think it's a frivolous purchase at all. Maybe explaining it like this to your parents will help them understand why you would like it. Do you think maybe a video student from a college would do it for cheaper than a big professional place? Just a suggestion. Good luck in your decision!

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Youre absolutely right, and also I think there is so much we as brides DONT see the day of because we are being pulled in so many different directions...things get kinda hazy!

I hear ya, I had a hard time deciding on getting a videographer and how much to spend, it's not worth all the $ most vendors charge... how about looking into local colleges some video students may have to do a project? That way it will be a step up from wedding guest and have some professional editing? Just a thought, good luck!

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Posted by Annoulak

you shold invite someone from LIW to record for you!

i'd offer to do it for you, but I don't know if i'll have recovered from surgery by the time of your wedding...sorry...

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Awwwww, thank you for even saying that you are so sweet!!! I hope you feel better!!!

I hear ya, I had a hard time deciding on getting a videographer and how much to spend, it's not worth all the $ most vendors charge... how about looking into local colleges some video students may have to do a project? That way it will be a step up from wedding guest and have some professional editing? Just a thought, good luck!

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Posted by teenigrrl

i'm in the same situation. we were so against video, thinking we'll never watch it, but now that it's close, i'm afraid we'll regret it if we don't do it. it's an expense we weren't anticipating, but i'm afraid that if we dont' do it, ,we'll really regret it. and there's no one who's invited who would want to video everything, or they'll video what they think is important, not what we think is important. i need to check out craigslist! i'll gladly feed a starving film major for cheap video

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Exactly...Im afraid my Dad or whoever I asks gonna get drunk and start video taping sideways or something, LMAO

If you find anybody on Craiglist pls pls let me know!!

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Posted by melissaMPA

I hear ya, I had a hard time deciding on getting a videographer and how much to spend, it's not worth all the $ most vendors charge... how about looking into local colleges some video students may have to do a project? That way it will be a step up from wedding guest and have some professional editing? Just a thought, good luck!

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Yea, its funny how all along I was thinking, oh Im not gonna spend all that money for a video, and now that the weddings getting closer, Im getting all nervous thinking...oh god, what if I regret not spending the $$$ for a video??!! I cant take it back, ya know.........

Im gonna go check out Craiglist soon, see if I see any students....I need someone reliable though....its hard to gauge on there.....

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Posted by AmorPeruano

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Posted by melissaMPA

I hear ya, I had a hard time deciding on getting a videographer and how much to spend, it's not worth all the $ most vendors charge... how about looking into local colleges some video students may have to do a project? That way it will be a step up from wedding guest and have some professional editing? Just a thought, good luck!

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Yea, its funny how all along I was thinking, oh Im not gonna spend all that money for a video, and now that the weddings getting closer, Im getting all nervous thinking...oh god, what if I regret not spending the $$$ for a video??!! I cant take it back, ya know.........

Im gonna go check out Craiglist soon, see if I see any students....I need someone reliable though....its hard to gauge on there.....

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Hopefully that works out because then you get the best of both worlds-a video for the future without breaking the bank now.

OMG !!


Yay!! This means T-shirts!!!

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Posted by AmorPeruano

OMG !!

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Congratulations! Don't you get a shirt now or something?

Hahahaa......I just edited it to add that.....yes, its T-shirt time !!! Its about time..........Im slow!!! LOLOLOLOLL

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Posted by AmorPeruano

Hahahaa......I just edited it to add that.....yes, its T-shirt time !!! Its about time..........Im slow!!! LOLOLOLOLL

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congrats!!