Top Ideas for your Wedding Video
When it comes to specifics for wedding videos, this can seem like a daunting task. Like asking someone who doesn’t know the inner workings of a car how to best replace the spark plugs, where do we even begin? Well, that is why with the help of To Tony Productions, wedding video experts with ten years of wedding video production have put together some of the top ideas for your wedding video.
Creatively Save the Date
Reenact your proposal, add title cards that tell the story of your journey as a couple, or even hire an animator to create a beautiful cartoon version of the video like the unique storybook example below. Make sure you at least include large and legible text that clearly states your names, the wedding venue address, and the ceremony date and time. Cover all your bases by adding this information to the video description box if it’s uploaded to YouTube or Vimeo.
Do a Same Day Edit
Same-day edits are wedding getting-ready and/or ceremony videos that are edited and shared during the reception. It’s a beautiful keepsake that doubles as entertainment for your guests. Make sure you really trust whoever you hire or ask to do this edit since their first draft will also be their last and you’ll be too busy to give them notes on it before it’s shown.
Attach a GoPro to your Pet
Have your dog be a ring bearer and capture the looming faces of your loved one’s laughing and cheering with delight as he or she trots down the aisle. If you use GoPro, you’ll need their dog-specific harness. Also, be sure to practice filming during the rehearsal so your pet can get used to the experience of wearing the gear with many people around.
Do a Film Parody
Make a mini version of your favorite movie. If you’re not interested in learning lines, you can always recreate a memorable scene, such as The Notebook film’s kissing in the rain moment. If it’s a dry day outside, have friends dump water bottles over your heads so it’s visible in the shot for a hilarious take on the iconic moment.
Host a Video Booth
Assign a camera operator to set up and run a camera in front of two seats in a quiet spot of the wedding venue. Give them prompts to answer or invite them to use the video as a digital signature book.
Send Video Thank-You Notes
Film 10-second videos thanking each guest for their time and gift. Add special effects, music, and text to make it extra special. TikTok is a great platform for short-form videos like these because it offers plenty of creative editing options and allows you to easily send your creations to family and friends who don’t have the app.
Infuse Your Culture
For example, if you are of Russian descent, add a beautiful wedding tune with Russian lyrics to your video. Or, if you observe a particular religion, make a highlight reel that focuses on those specific traditions.
Add Cinematic Flair
Cinematic wedding videos are a little more elaborate than your average wedding video because they’re more like an artistic short film rather than a compilation of the day’s best moments. Natural landscapes such as beaches or forests look pleasantly dramatic, as do candles, hanging lights, and paper lanterns.
Do a Group Dance
If your wedding party and/or guests are up for a little rehearsal, then you’ll be able to incorporate a short-choreographed routine for your wedding video. Or, if you’re keen to include dancing but don’t want to ask your guests to prepare ahead of time, consider implementing dances like the “Cha Cha Slide.”
About To Tony Productions:
To Tony Productions has been creating video since 2009 and always follows in the path set by its namesake Anthony Ranocchia III, whose brief life serves as constant creative inspiration even today. Our goal is simple to create video the best way we can, catered to your needs. Your special day deserves an amazing video to showcase it all in the best light. With ten years of wedding video expertise, let us guide you through every step of the process today!