These days, couples hardly bat a lash at hiring a photographer for their wedding. Wedding photography has become commonplace - a necessity. And it's mainly because, over time, couples have realized the benefits and value photographs provide.  
The necessity of hiring a wedding videographer hasn't entirely made an impact yet. People are still on the fence about whether they really need a wedding film since they're already investing in photography.   
The truth is, prioritizing a wedding film should be right up there with hiring a wedding planner. It's not an experience you'll regret.
Here are three reasons why.

1. The Value Increases After the Wedding 
This isn't about putting a price on your film. Because I know without a doubt that the story folded into it is one-of-a-kind and priceless. This is about a value that goes beyond money. The kind of value that comes with experience, memories, and legacy.
I only film a limited number of weddings each year so that I can put my all into them and focus on the two of you. And I mean it when I say I think about your grandchildren as I film your day. I think about them watching your wedding film and experiencing your love story for themselves. And all because you invested in something so personal and valuable. 
Think about how incredible it would be to watch your grandparents getting married. Especially if their wedding film went through the same handcrafted process yours will. Watching that kind of artistic heirloom would shed a whole new light on your grandparent's love story. You can also create that experience for the future generations in your family.

2. Your Family's Voices are Preserved
I go into your wedding focused on creating something that lives beyond the actual day. Unlike some videographers who put together films that look more like music videos or highlight reels, I make heirlooms that you (and your family) get to truly experience over and over again. 
I'm always the guy thinking, "In 20 years, I'm going to be happy I have this." Namely, audio and video of my loved ones. Because once they're gone, they're gone. And although that's a grim thing to think about, it's the solid truth. One we have to think about now. The great thing about forward-thinking is that we can do something about the future. And in this case, we can preserve our family's voices, laughter, tears, movements, everything in our wedding film. 
Both my Meamaw and my dad have passed away, but I have audio and video of them, and I'm so grateful I do. Voicemails become priceless. Videos become time capsules. All of these things allow us to revisit the people we love dearly. And they enable future generations to "meet" these family members and get a sense of who they were.  
In this way, your film is about more than your wedding. It's about your family's legacy. 

3.You'll Have No Regrets
The number one regret I hear from couples after their wedding day is that they didn't have it filmed. Sure, they have the photos, and that's a beautiful thing. But video is a different experience. It's not moments frozen in time.
It's your mom helping you put on your dress and your dad walking you down the aisle. It's all of the people who are most important to you gathered in one place celebrating your love story. I love being there for that and find it incredibly important to capture. Because the day will go by so quickly, and you'll wake up the following day thinking, "Was it all a dream?" The details will start to fade.
And you will never regret being able to relive such a meaningful day. You'll be grateful to return to the sound of your dad's voice, your mom's laughter, and the groom's reaction as he watched you walk down the aisle.
You'll be able to see some of these things in your wedding photos, but your wedding film will bring them all back to life.   
The thing is, you only get one chance to capture your wedding memories right. So, hiring an experienced filmmaker is a necessity. After filming over 600 weddings (and pouring my heart and soul into the entire process), I can confidently say I'll deliver a film worth the investment. 
Reach out, and we'll get started. I can't wait to hear your story.