How to Choose Your Wedding Videographer: What to Look For

Choosing your wedding videographer can feel like a bit of a minefield.

There are so many styles, packages, prices and people to choose from that it can be difficult to know where to start. And when you're already trying to organise a venue, photographer, flowers, food, music and about a hundred other things, finding the right videographer can easily get pushed down the list.

But your wedding film is one of the few things you'll have left to look back on once the day is over. So, it's worth taking a little time to find someone whose style and personality feel right for you.

Here are a few things I'd recommend thinking about when you're looking for your wedding videographer.

1. Find a style that feels like you

This is probably the most important place to start.

Wedding videography isn't one-size-fits-all. Some films are very heavily directed and polished, whilst others are much more relaxed and documentary-style.

Think about what you'd actually like your wedding film to feel like.

Do you want something romantic and cinematic? Something fun and full of energy? Or something natural that feels like you're stepping back into the day?

Personally, I love capturing weddings as they happen. The little looks between you, your friends making you laugh, your dad trying not to cry during the speeches, the chaos on the dance floor and all those moments you probably didn't even realise were happening.

I want your film to feel like your wedding, rather than a recreation of someone else's.

So when you're looking at videographers, don't just ask yourself, "Is this film good?"

Ask yourself, "Could I see myself in this film?"

2. Don't just watch the Instagram reels

This is something I'd really recommend.

Instagram is brilliant for getting a feel for someone's style, but a 30-second highlight reel can only tell you so much.

If you can, watch some full wedding films.

Look at how the story flows from the morning preparations through to the ceremony, speeches and evening celebrations. Listen to the audio. Look at the moments they've chosen to include.

A good wedding film isn't just a collection of beautiful shots. It's about telling the story of the day and making you feel something when you watch it.

3. Think about how they work on the day

This one is easy to overlook.

Your videographer is going to be around you for a lot of your wedding day, so think about how you'd like them to work.

If you're not particularly comfortable having a camera pointed at you all day, look for someone who takes a more natural and unobtrusive approach.

For me, I don't want you spending your wedding day constantly thinking about where the camera is.

I'll obviously guide you when needed, but most of the time I'm there to quietly capture what's happening around you.

The aim is for you to enjoy your wedding rather than feel like you're filming one.

4. Make sure the audio is just as good as the visuals

It's easy to get caught up looking at beautiful cinematic footage, but don't forget about sound.

Your vows, your dad's speech, your partner's voice when they say something that makes you laugh — these are some of the things you'll want to hear again.

Good audio makes a huge difference to a wedding film, and it's something you should ask your videographer about before booking.

It's also worth asking how they record sound during the ceremony and speeches and whether they have backup options.

Because whilst a beautiful shot is lovely, being able to hear your vows clearly years from now is pretty special too.

5. Ask what's actually included

Every videographer works slightly differently, so don't assume that every package includes the same thing.

Ask questions such as:

• How many hours of coverage are included?

• Is there one videographer or two?

• Do you receive a highlight film?

• Are the ceremony and speeches included in full?

• Is drone footage included?

• How long will the final film be?

• How is the film delivered?

• Are there any additional costs?

There isn't necessarily a right or wrong answer to any of these. It's simply about knowing exactly what you're getting before you book.

6. Have a chat before making a decision

I think this is a big one.

Your wedding videographer isn't just another supplier who turns up, films a few hours and leaves. They're going to be there during some pretty personal moments.

You'll probably see them when you're getting ready, during the ceremony, during your portraits, throughout the speeches and on the dance floor later that evening.

So you should actually like them.

Have a video call or meet for a coffee if you can. Talk about your plans, what you're excited about and what you're nervous about.

You don't need to know exactly what you want your wedding film to look like either. A good videographer should be able to talk you through their approach and help you figure out what feels right.

7. Read the reviews properly

Don't just look at the star rating.

Read what previous couples actually said.

Did they feel comfortable around their videographer? Did they barely notice the camera was there? Did they enjoy having them around? Did the final film bring back all the emotions of the day?

Those details can tell you a lot more than a five-star rating on its own.

8. Ask about backups

It's not the most exciting thing to talk about when you're planning your wedding, but it's important.

Your wedding day can't be repeated, so your videographer should have a solid backup process in place.

Ask what happens if equipment fails and how your footage is stored and backed up after the wedding.

You want to know that your memories are in safe hands.

9. Don't make price the only deciding factor

Of course, your wedding budget matters. Everyone has a budget, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with having one.

But when comparing videographers, try to look at what you're actually getting for your money rather than simply comparing prices.

You're not just paying for someone to turn up with a camera.

You're paying for their experience, the way they work on the day, the equipment they use, the hours spent filming, and often many more hours spent carefully editing your film afterwards.

Most importantly, you're investing in something you'll hopefully still be watching decades from now.

10. Choose someone who gets you

Ultimately, I think this is what it comes down to.

Your wedding film should feel like you.

Not like a film you've seen on TikTok. Not like someone else's wedding. Not like a generic wedding video.

The way you look at each other. The people you love. The jokes that only your friends understand. The slightly chaotic moments. The happy tears. The terrible dancing. The quiet moments in between everything else.

Those are the things that make your wedding yours.

That's why I take a natural, candid and cinematic approach to wedding videography. I'm not interested in turning your wedding into a photoshoot or making you perform for the camera.

I want to capture the day as it really felt.

So when you're choosing your wedding videographer, take your time. Watch their films, ask questions, meet them if you can and think about how you want to remember your wedding day.

Because when all is said and done, your wedding film isn't really about having a video.

It's about having your memories to come back to.