1. Why a videographer in addition to the photographer
Photo and video are complementary, not interchangeable. Video captures what a still image cannot: the speeches, the vows, the music, the energy of the dance floor. Make sure your photographer and videographer know how to work together without getting in each other's way.
2. Understanding the styles
- Cinematic: highly polished, edited like a short film, with music and slow motion.
- Documentary: faithful to how the day actually unfolds, less staged, more authentic.
- Reportage: a middle ground that follows the day with a few stylized highlights.
Watch several complete films, not just teasers: that is where you can truly judge the pacing and the editing.
3. The budget and the deliverables
A wedding videographer costs on average between 1,500€ and 5,000€, depending on the length of coverage, the style, the use of a drone and the deliverables (teaser, full film, highlights). Check the length of the final film, the number of cameras, the audio capture of the speeches and whether the drone is included or optional.
4. The delivery times
Generally expect 2 to 4 months after the wedding to receive your edited film, sometimes longer in peak season. Ask for the contractual timeline and the delivery order: many videographers first provide a short teaser, then the full film.
5. The questions to ask
- How many weddings do you film per weekend, and are you working alone or with a team?
- Is the sound of the speeches and the ceremony captured with dedicated microphones?
- Is the drone included, and do you have the flight authorizations?
- What happens in the event of equipment failure or an unexpected issue on your end?
6. Find your videographer
Compare the styles, films and availability of the verified wedding videographers on NUPLY, then launch your matching to find the right storyteller for your day.
Also read: Choosing your photographer · When to book your vendors · The wedding-day checklist