Videographer

I'm curious if you could work out a custom package with a videographer if this is strictly video for a ceremony - and maybe some of the getting ready, first look/love notes, etc. From my previous research the packages that are ranging in the $2K and beyond (ours ended up being $4K) have a lot more to them which includes 8-10 hours of service and video editing for getting ready and ceremony of course, but also things like first dances, toasts, and the rest of the reception that you may not be having at this event?

Shoot them an email laying out what you're interested in, maybe something like: 3 hours of service to include "final touches/getting ready" (ex: your groom slipping his jacket on and your mom helping with your veil), a first look if you're having one, the ceremony, and post-ceremony while the two of you are getting portraits done. This could offer lot's of opportunity for final videos to be something along the lines of: an edited video of the full 3 hours (our videographer gave us one which was 7-8 minutes and one that was 1 minute which was perfect for social media and the acquaintances/co workers who really just want a glimpse), and an unedited cut of your ceremony.

My guess is that you'll be able to half the price that you're currently looking at If the ones you've contacted are unable to do a custom package, you can always reach out to college students in film, local photographers who are bound to have other contacts, etc. Good luck!!

We paid $3k for ours and it was SO worth it. I can't imagine not having those videos, especially of the ceremony. Maybe you could ask if they could turn a typical 5-8 hour package into a two day package? So they film your small ceremony, then come back for your bigger reception?

My photographer is throwing in video of just our ceremony and our custom package is $1400. We dont care to have our reception photographed.

I think you should at least make sure you get the whole ceremony. I know my videographer had varying packages for what you wanted whether it was ceremony only or a 30 minute video throughout the entire day. Maybe look into videographers who are starting out but still produce quality videos and see if they offer varying packages