Describe your wedding to us?
What was your favourite part of the day?
The whole day was our favourite part, but if we must choose, the moment we said “I Do” to each other. Nothing can be more special than making a commitment to your soul mate.
How did you come up with the idea of the video invite and what was your guest’s reaction?
Well, we have seen it too many times, married couples, always say, “we made our wedding invites and it was the worst experience, don’t do it!” So we wanted to try and make our wedding invites a fun, different experience. We wanted to look back at our wedding, including the planning, and ensure that we smiled with fond memories. That’s when we decided to do DVD style invite. Things initially were looking grim as a lot of other videographers that we went and spoke to did not understand our concept. However, after meeting Killian at Video Story, everything was back on track as we were bouncing well off each other. It was an amazing feeling, because with Killian’s experience and modern technique our thoughts became a reality. It was one of the many highlights within our wedding plans.
Our guest thought it was a unique idea, they appreciated the thought and love that went into it. It was a more personalised way to invite our guest, which not only excited us but also our guests.
Can you tell us something no one knows about the day??
Ok here it is, we had a few too many drinks whilst out getting our photos taken. Some may think we were a little too relaxed!
Why did you select Video Story to record your wedding?
We selected Video Story because we jelled so well with Killian. He was fresh, modern and his advice and ideas were offered gracefully. Killian was always easy to contact and had a great personality throughout the process. Attention to all brides out there, Killian took chopping and changing things very well! When we were getting quotes our main question (to ourselves) was, “is this person easy to get along with?”, if the answer was no, then we would move on. We wanted someone who knew what they were doing and made it look easy (even though we all know it’s not). However, that is exactly what Killian did.
Tell us about the. "Chat Cam".
This is what I mean about fresh, modern ideas. The chat cam was the best idea! We didn’t want our chosen videographer to be hassling people at their table whilst eating their dinner. It made our decision even easier when Killian mentioned the chat cam concept, we were definitely sold. Our guests loved it, and we loved watching it back, it is very funny, especially when your friends think they are comedians. It was a nice feeling to give our guests the opportunity to choose whether or not they wanted to leave us a video message.
The quote of the day had to come from our priest. We got married in a catholic church however, the church practiced orthodox like tradition. This meant we were official married by exchange of a crown, made of jewels, not by exchange of wedding rings. The priest felt the need to keep reassuring (to assist the Bride’s family) “they are not married yet” as the bride’s family have never witnessed a marriage in this tradition. By the tenth time our guests began laughing, and for many weeks after our wedding our family and friends kept saying, “they are not married yet” It was thanks to our wedding video that we got to watch that back and giggle with our friends and family all over again.
How did you select Riccardo as your photographer?
We were referred to Riccardo by a few friends. From the moment walked into his studio we felt comfortable and we were blown away with his work. He has had years of experience, listened to what we wanted and offered great advice. It was a no-brainer that he was going to be our photographer. He has a great eye for detail, and is a quick thinker. Everything you need a good photographer.
What advice have you got for Brides and Grooms to be?
A videographer and photographer are important on a wedding day!! Don’t sell yourself short, we were one of those couples whose frame of mind, at the beginning, was, “who needs a video these days, photos will be enough”, well, we are grateful for going ahead with and choosing to record our wedding day. We can honestly say, if we didn’t, we would have regretted it. The video and chat cam has been the most looked at. It truly told a love story, we have the memory forever. It allows us to look back and relive the day and the feeling whenever we please. Family that couldn’t attend also got to share our special day by watching our love story.
One more thing, make sure you tell your videographer all the major things happening on the day that you want filmed. Perhaps give them a list. Form experience I can assure you that Killian showed true professionalism when I failed to let him know that I was singing for my husband, Killian managed to get a across the room at lightning speed to ensure that moment was a captured. Brides and Grooms will forget things so it’s good to have trust in someone that can do the job and be a quick thinker.
Any last comments:
Thank for your help and knowledge with not only filming our wedding day but also our wedding invite. You really helped put our thoughts and ideas on film. You were professional and very easy to get along with. Your versatility made it easy to trust that you would do an amazing job, and that you did. Thank you!
