Top 5 Questions to ask your Wedding Videographer in Alabama
- The Stables at Cypress Creek
- May 2
- 6 min read
One of the most important steps in the wedding planning process is choosing a wedding videographer. Preserving these memories for you to look back on for years to come can be one of the best wedding investments you can make. If you are lucky enough to be planning your wedding in Tuscaloosa, Alabama you are in for a treat. From breathtaking outdoor wedding venues like The Stables at Cypress Creek to the variety of options from both large to intimate weddings, Tuscaloosa offers the perfect backdrop for your big day. In this blog you will learn how to choose your Tuscaloosa Alabama Wedding Videographer.
Why Should I Hire a Wedding Videographer?
Some brides may overlook adding video for their wedding day due to booking a photographer and not seeing the value in the extra added cost off a wedding videographer.When you hire a professional wedding videographer they bring some of the latest and greatest cameras and lenses to capture your special moments. Some videographers even have drones to fly hight above your venue to give you a birds eye view to help you relive your special day from a totally different perspective making it worth the investment. Why not just ask a friend to capture these moments with a cell phone? Well for one cell phones don't zoom in without loosing some resolution, most people are not trained in filming video and don't hold the shot long enough, the camera is not steady, the movement is too fast to establish clear focus, and they don't know how to edit the video using top notch editing software. Your professional videographer will deliver a cinematic quality film for you that embodies and elevates the memories of your wedding day. Video allows you to capture the emotions you might miss in a way that photos don't always convey. The "First Look when your dad walks up and whispers in your ear and the videographer has the reaction of a tear running down your cheek when the photographer maybe got your dad whispering from another angle. It's the perfect way to spend a romantic evening with each other reliving all the special moments from your special day. Below you will read about the top 5 questions to ask your wedding videographer in Alabama.
1.What Style Matches You?
There are different styles of videography like (documentary or posed style) as this pertains to the way the videographer shoots your wedding. Here at Cypress Creek Productions we lean towards the documentary style videography, and are able to offer different styles based on what the bride is looking for. Documentary style is more behind the scenes, getting real natural reactions from the bride and the groom. Here at Cypress Creek Productions we find that the best moments are when you let things happen naturally. For instance we capitalize on moments when the bride and groom are having a moment together off camera walking from one location to the next holding hands and showing their true love and affection for one another. If you prefer a more posed look for your wedding video we can give you great direction that puts you at ease and makes you feel comfortable, but not over directing to the point your moments captured look stiff and awkward. Make sure you ask your wedding videographer what posing style they prefer so you make the best decision moving forward.
2.What is your Budget?
An average cost for a wedding highlight reel varies from $1,500 to $5,000. Don't be frightened by some of the more expensive videographers, you can find the right videographer that fits your budget as long as you know your overall wedding budget ahead of time. Here at Cypress Creek Productions we offer flexible wedding videography pricing based on the brides needs. Most couples have guests that were not able to attend the wedding due to distance to travel, health reasons, work and etc. Having a wedding videographer to capture the wedding ceremony or a highlight reel of all your favorite moments allows for friends and family that could not attend, but still want to fell included to be able to watch the video via a shared platform. Now that you see how important it is to capture video on your wedding day how could you opt for a relative to hopefully get the shot on their cell phone from far away?
3.How many years experience does your Wedding Videographer have?
Be sure research at least 3-5 of your favorite Wedding Videographers before making your final decision.  Here at The Stables at Cypress Creek, wedding venue in Tuscaloosa, Alabama we have an in house wedding videographer Cypress Creek Productions with over 20 years experience for you to hire for your special day. It's important to ask the videographer to share some of their previous work so you can get idea of their shooting style, what type of weddings they have filmed, from indoors to outdoors to micro or large weddings.
4.Have you met your Wedding Videographer before you Wedding Day?
Get to know your videographer through an in person or online meeting.
Depending on their response time this is an indication if they have time to take on new clients and if they will be prompt when you hire them for your wedding day. You will be spending a lot of time with your videographer so you want to make sure your personalities go well together. Trust your instincts. Your gut feeling should be a great indicator of who you would be most comfortable with on your wedding day. Here at Cypress Creek Productions responding to clients promptly and not overbooking is a priority to let our clients know they are important, we value them and want to give them great customer service.
5.Have you seen the Details of the Contract?
This is a great time to learn about the different kind of wedding packages that are offered. Each package should list the amount of hours the videographer will be on site during your wedding day. Ask about additional cost-Do you get one or two videographers for the package you chose, how much does it cost per hour if you need extra time with the videographer? Also, inquire about the turnaround time for your final video. Some videographers have a month or longer turnaround time while others only take 1-2 weeks. Imagine waiting months to get your video and not hearing updates on when the final product will be finished and delivered. Before signing the contract make sure you discuss deposit fees, refund policy, how do you receive your edited images, and does the videographer have rights to post your photos online to use for marketing purposes.
We hope you enjoyed our blog and feel more at ease about choosing your wedding videographer.
All the research and time will pay off and will add depth and richness to your wedding memories, creating a comprehensive and emotional keepsake of one of the most important days of your life. Consider your wedding videographer as the storyteller of your wedding day, bringing together beautiful intimate moments and joyful celebrations with your closet friends and family.
Congratulations on your engagement! We are so excited for the two of you! The next few weeks and months will be brimming with inward joy, date nights, researching and several important decisions that will lay the foundations for your wedding planning preparations. Here at The Stables at Cypress Creek, wedding venue in Tuscaloosa, Alabama we known planning your Alabama wedding, it's clear that every detail is crucial. From selecting the perfect dress to finding the ideal venue, each decision plays a role in the vision of your big celebration. If you are still looking for the perfect wedding venue contact us at The Stables at Cypress Creek in Tuscaloosa Alabama to schedule a tour. Remember to enjoy the wedding planning journey and to take it all in.
Special thanks to all the amazing locally owned and operated wedding venues from across the country who continue to inspire and support us daily.