Will I regret not having a videographer?`

I was a little in the same boat as you, after reading how much people love their wedding videos (and watching some amazing ones here)! I just went without one, and I don't regret it. I don't miss what I never had (even though that sounds super depressing haha).

I was going to say the exact same thing as PC. After reading everyone's comments on here, I worried I was making a mistake, but it just wasn't in the budget. Six months later, I still don't regret not having one.

Following because I'm having the same struggle.

I worked out a deal to have a video. Will only be getting married once and I seeing we won't be joined by everyone, I want to be able to have something to share with everyone. Plus I can't wait to show my daughter when she's older my 2 cents, if it's not a huge investment, get it

If you can afford it, hire one! The day goes by so fast that I know I missed something. I just got a preview of my video and I'm so happy I hired a videographer. It's not too late! Look around. Many have different packages and different options available.

You'll get mixed responses to be honest. Some people love having them and watch it over and over again. After being married once, I can confidently say I'm ok with skipping that expense and using the money elsewhere. I didn't watch it much, my photos were my thing. Only you can really decide if it's in your budget or not.

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I am in the same boat. I don't think in the end ill care. just get someone to tape the ceremony. The pictures should speak for themselves, don't skimp on that.

They were not really popular when we got married (1987), but I wish we had gotten one. Photos are nice, but you can't hear voices.

If it would require skimping on anything else important to accommodate he expense, skip it. It's only worth hiring a videographer if it's in your budget to hire a good one. If you aren't sure if you even want it, you probably are indifferent either way and I'd save the money. It's a psrsonal decision and everyone would feel different.

I would get a videographer if you can afford it. Assuming it won't break your budget you certainly won't regret having a video, but you might regret not having one. If you need to give up something else to have one then you probably shouldn't. I didn't have a videographer and do not regret it though.

We seriously thought about it especially after I joined WW and saw how great it could be to have a video. In the end though we didn't feel like it was in budget. I regretted it a little, but then yesterday the photographer gave us our pictures. We had a wonderful photographer and viewing all the photos is like watching a movie. I found they really told the story. I have always been more of a picture person anyway. I feel good about our decision now and do not regret saving the money.

We knew we wanted a video because I really wanted the ceremony, speeches and entrances. We have watched our video 3 or 4 times already and the mini version way too many times to count.

But its all relative. I knew I would regret it but a lot of people go without. If you have the budget go for it, if you don't then I wouldn't worry too much unless you are a big video person.

I would set up a camera in the corner and just let it run if nothing else. We did that and I am very happy we did. I didn't have the budget for a hired one, and I also wasn't worried about having something perfect. You can edit it to have clips of video here and there on your video, and I was fine with that.

But I do wish I'd had a video camera going in the room that I got ready in. I didn't do that because I couldn't imagine wanted a video of my getting dressed and doing my makeup. Reason why I wished we had one going, was because there were moments here and there that were so fun and made me laugh, in hindsight I wished I'd had them on video

This isn't the most fun way to think about it, but my family lost several members last year. Watching home videos and hearing their voices again after they passed was really nice. Especially, my mema's second wedding video. It pretty well made our decision. I cherish those videos and wanted to have our memories in motion. The feelings captured are incredible.

Even if you don't hire a videographer, have someone record the big moments. Vows, first dances, cake, stuff like that.

No video and I'm nervous about regretting it. It's just not in the budget.

It is in our budget if we take from our honeymoon budget (lodging/flights are already paid for, this would just mean fewer activities/nights out). Another reason I am considering it is because my grandfather lives in CA and won't be able to make it to the wedding, and we're still not sure if FH's grandfather will be in good enough health to make it either. I've been thinking that if we had a video, we could give copies to them, so even though they wouldn't be able to join us on the actual day they would still be able to see the ceremony.

I haven't seen my video yet but I've seen other videos from our videographers site and I can't wait to see it because the day went so fast I know I dont remember a lot or didn't notice a lot. For me, it was something I didn't want to regret so I made sure to put it in my budget.

I wanted raw footage. I think the highlight videos are kind of cheesy and I prefer raw unedited footage of the day personally. I went with that for our wedding and I watch it all the time. It is hilarious to see our guests and reactions to certain things. We actually had the videographer walk around with a camera and then we had a camera set up in the corner of the room the entire day. We got to see some great things afterwards that we missed while away or in areas that we could not see. The dancing at the end was amazing as well.

Saying all that, it really depends on you and your FH. My husband's nickname is scoresese because he videos EVERYTHING in life. He catches the best things in life on camera. Knowing this, we knew he would never be happy if our wedding was missed so we splurged and went with it. Talk it out and if it is worth the money to you, you will know!

My only regret from our wedding was not getting a videographer. so if you can afford it definitely do it!!

If you can afford it definitely do it! Our package included an edited highlight reel, entire ceremony and raw footage of the reception. We DON'T regret it, we have already seen the highlight video so many times. Guests from our wedding want to come over just to watch it and re-live the day!

FH was against it, but everyone I talked to said don't skimp on this. We decided to go with it because seeing the reactions of everyone at our wedding will be a great way to remember the day or see parts we couldn't really take in on the day. I'm excited!!