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There’s several ways to go about finding a professional videographer for your wedding day. The best way is through referrals. First, check with any friends or family who’ve married recently. A recommendation from someone you know can bring great peace of mind! Next, ask any vendors you’ve already selected, particularly photographers or DJ’s. They can generally give you a few different options to look into, but be sure to get more than just one name. (Some vendors may only refer one company, in which case the recommendation may be motivated more by self-interest, rather than in the interest of finding the right fit for YOU.)

Another good way to find a wedding videographer is to search online. There’s a number of great wedding planning resources that even provide a list of local vendors. Some of these sites include the Knot, mywedding.com, and Wedding Wire. You can find a number of vendors and websites that you can spend days searching through. Local message boards like the Knot can be helpful, as well, because you can hear about the opinions and experiences of other local brides.

One way to meet and identify some local videographers is by attending local bridal shows. This method has a number of fans as well as haters! It can be an intimidating or a fun environment, depending on your personality and what you’re expecting to get out of it. Some brides have success and find some vendors or ideas, others go just for fun, while some hate the atmosphere altogether! I personally think every bride and groom should experience at least one bridal show, if for nothing else, just to see what’s out there!

When it comes to choosing a videographer, there are some important things to consider. If you’re on a tight budget, or if video is simply an “add-on” item for you, then price will usually be a determining factor for you. If video is more important to you, and you’re looking to have your memories captured in an honest and creative way, then there’s a couple other things you should consider first.

Do I like their style? Check out their samples online. If that’s not enough proof, ask for a demo of a recent wedding. Do you love their style and how they put together a wedding film?

Do I like them as people? Do your personalities mesh? Would you be OK working with this person before, during, and after your wedding? This is an extremely important intangible to consider!

These are basic, but critical, considerations when choosing a videographer. Price will obviously play some sort of role, unless your budget has no limits. But style and personality should be the deal-makers or deal-breakers. You should love the people and their style of work before hiring them. Enough said!