If there’s one thing newly married women today agree on, it’s that future brides should have their weddings videotaped. This is according to a new, one-of-a-kind nationwide survey, commissioned by WEVA (Wedding & Event Videographers Association) and conducted in December 2005, which asked women married in 2005 to weigh in on the value of wedding videos. The results of the survey show:
*98 percent of newlyweds recommend brides have their wedding videotaped.
*Brides don’t appreciate the value of video until after the wedding: before the wedding, 52 percent of brides consider video a “Top 10″ service; after the wedding, 75 percent of brides consider video a “Top 10″ service.
*38 percent of brides did not have their wedding videotaped by anyone.
*68 percent now either somewhat or strongly recommend that future brides hire a professional videographer.
*98 percent of brides surveyed used the services of a professional photographer.
*29 percent of brides surveyed used the services of a professional videographer.
Those who used both agreed that video does a better job of
1) capturing the emotions of the day
2) recording the history of the day
3) creating a visual memory that future children will enjoy more.
When asked, “If you had a choice between looking at your grandparent’s wedding photos or their wedding video, which would you choose?” 61 percent of brides said they would rather see the video.
* Excerpt from Article on www.WeddingDetails.com
Hey Matt,
I couldn’t agree more with your post. Not just because I’m in the industry, but I’ve seen how much people get a kick out of sharing those memories with friends and family at anniversaries, family functions, etc…
One of the things my fellow videographers suggest to brides is using my website. The site is dedicated to hosting wedding videos. I encode to a secure server, send an e-mail to the bride and groom, and their family and friends can watch or download their wedding video from any p.c., mac, or iphone for a full 30 days. As a videographer, you can also re-sell my service for a 50% revenue share. Please e-mail me for more details. Keep up the great posts!