Is a Wedding Video Worth It? Here’s What the Experts Say
Apr 7
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Weddings are emotional, fast-paced, and often a blur for the people at the heart of them. Months of planning boil down to one unforgettable day—and then it’s over. That’s why many couples ask: Is a wedding video really worth it?
We’ve gathered insights from industry professionals, real couples, and wedding planners to help you decide.
“Photos show you how it looked. Video shows you how it felt.”
This quote from Julian Parry, BBC producer-turned-wedding filmmaker, encapsulates what makes video so powerful. A photo freezes a moment. A video brings it to life. The sound of your partner’s vows, the crack in your voice, the cheers, the music, the way your dress moved when you danced—video captures it all.
Couples Consistently Regret Not Having One
According to a survey by WeddingWire, 98% of newlyweds who opted for a wedding video said it was worth the investment. More tellingly, over 60% of couples who didn’t book a videographer listed it as their biggest wedding regret.
Award-winning planner Colin Cowie put it simply:
“If you don’t have video, your wedding only exists in fragments—in your memory and in photos. But your memory fades. A well-crafted film brings it back vividly.”
A Professional Wedding Film Is More Than Just Documentation
Some couples hesitate because they think a wedding video is just hours of raw footage. That couldn’t be further from the truth. The best wedding videographers approach their work like filmmakers—telling a story with rhythm, emotion, and artistry.
Megan K. Walters, editor at Brides, explains:
“A good wedding film feels like a short cinematic documentary. It’s emotionally resonant, beautifully shot, and deeply personal. It doesn’t just show your wedding; it reflects your relationship.”
What You Miss On the Day
No matter how present you try to be, you won’t see everything. You won’t hear your mum talking to your partner before the ceremony, or see your friends crying with laughter during speeches. Video lets you revisit not just the main events, but the quiet in-between moments too.
Wedding videographer Ray Roman, whose clients include celebrities and royalty, said:
“It’s not just about recording events—it’s about preserving legacy. Your future children might not flip through a photo album, but they’ll sit down and watch your wedding film.”
Should You Invest?
Weddings are expensive. But when all is said and done, the food is gone, the dress is stored, the flowers have wilted. What remains is how you remember it. And video is memory, made permanent.
If you're budgeting for your day, consider this from The Knot’s annual survey:
“Couples who invested in video consistently ranked it as one of their top-three decisions—second only to their venue and photographer.”
So, is a Wedding Video worth it?
Only you can answer that. But if preserving how your day felt is important to you—if you want something to relive, to share, and to pass down—then it may be the most valuable investment you make.
At Timeless Wedding Videography, we offer packages for wedding videography and photography to suit every budget.
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