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Happy Valentine's Day! Hope everyone
has the chance to put their wedding
planning and stresses aside today and celebrate. |
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To personalize your wedding video, you should consider
adding one or more of the following: |
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Baby photos
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Current photos
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Footage from parent's weddings
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Interviews with bride, groom, parents, children, etc.
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Some wedding videographers create a highlight video, which
is approximately 20 minutes long and only includes key
moments. If you decide not to hire a professional videographer,
you should consider asking a friend or friends to capture
specific moments during the day. |
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Selecting a Videographer |
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Many couples have their wedding videotaped to capture
all the excitement and emotions of their special day.
It's a great memento to share with your family and
friends. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to show your
children one day? I'm sure they will enjoy watching it
as much as you will! The price for a video package can
range anywhere from $1,000 to several thousand dollars.
The fee will depend upon many factors such as: |
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Quality of the equipment
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Number of cameras used
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Amount of editing needed
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Time spent by the videographer at the wedding
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Whether you search for a videographer through
the yellow pages or internet, be sure to check with
the Better Business Bureau for any complaints against
the company. Ask friends and relatives if they can
recommend someone. Also, view their demonstration tapes
carefully and look for the following details: |
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Be sure the lighting looks natural
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Is the camera held steady?
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Make sure the sound is clear and not muffled
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Also be sure that there is not too much background noise
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Be sure that the picture is sharp and clear
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The video should look seamless as it fades from one shot
to the next
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Make sure the video doesn't jump from one subject to the
next without finishing the story
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Most importantly, the video should capture all the major
events of the wedding
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About the Videographer: |
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How many years have you been taking wedding videos?
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Do you have a backup, in case of emergency?
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May I have a list of recent customers to call?
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What will you be wearing?
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What is included in the package price?
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About the Taping: |
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How many hours of coverage do you provide? If extra time
is needed, what is the charge?
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What type of tape/video do you use?
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How many cameramen will be taking video?
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Do you do any special effects? If so, what?
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What type of microphone do you use?
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What type of flash/lighting do you use?
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Are you familiar with our ceremony location? reception
location?
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About the Final Video: |
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What type of editing do you provide?
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When will the final tape be ready?
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How much does it cost for copies?
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Will you include tape and/or photos we give you? For
example, baby photos and current photos, footage of
parent's weddings.
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Find a wedding videorapher.
Find out what to look for in a videographer's contract. |
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This
Weekend's Wedding Show |
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Sunday, February 17, Burlington Marriott, 11:30-3:30
There'll be
over 25 wedding professionals
specializing in Greater Boston and
North Shore weddings, plus enjoy the
latest bridal fashions at the 1:30
fashion show.
Pre-register for 2-for-1 tickets. |
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Do we have to handwrite our wedding invitations or can I
use my computer? |
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According to etiquette, all envelopes should be
handwritten. However, etiquette does allow couples to
use their computers to print out each envelope. It saves
time and also allows you to choose the color and font
you like. If you decide to use your computer, DO NOT use
labels. Each envelope must be printed individually
(after each envelope goes through the printer, make sure
that the envelope flap is not sticking). |
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Hire a calligrapher to address your envelopes..
Learn more about addressing invitations. |
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Featured "To Dos" |
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