Checklist for wedding videography

CHECKLIST FOR WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHY

2Bridges Productions focus on corporate and wedding videography with side projects in indie filmmaking (both long and short form). Read our article on “How to choose a wedding videographer” to get a sense of what we do for wedding videography clients.

2Bridges Productions is a trio of New York City Filmmakers based in Two Bridges (Chinatown), Manhattan. You can reach us at: 2Bridges Productions, LLC 25 Monroe St New York, NY 10002 The success of a wedding videography shoot depends preparation and understanding of the various shots wedding. Here is a list of shots that we typically not a comprehensive shot list (as every wedding is but it’s a good starting point to discuss with any Before the ceremony:

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Hair styling Make up application The dress (on a hanger, draped over a chair, etc.)

Bridal accessories (shoes, jewelry, etc.)

Buttoning the dress Family/friends assisting the bride Putting on jewelry Bride looking into mirror Bride pinning boutonniere on father Bride pinning corsage on mother Children with the bride Bride hugging friends and family Groom putting on tie Groom with his groomsmen Leaving for the ceremony

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Outside the wedding venue Special places at the wedding venue Guests arriving Groom greeting guests Honored family members being seated Parents arriving Parents being seated Bridesmaids entering Flower girls entering Crowd shots of guests Officiant Altar Bride making her entrance Bride with parent walking down the aisle Parent giving away bride Unity ceremonies or memorials Ring bearer Exchanging vows Exchanging rings The kiss Crowd Applause Bride and groom walking up the aisle Bride and groom on steps outside

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Throwing confetti or birdseed

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At the reception site Table setting Centerpieces Head table Musicians or DJ Place card table Gift table Bride and groom arriving Bride and grooms place cards Wedding cake Bride and groom mingle with guests Dinner service Dancing, first dance Cutting the cake Speeches by friends and family Signing the marriage license Garter toss Bride and groom leaving the reception Getaway car

Indeed, this is not a comprehensive list for proper coverage of a wedding. To make a stunning, cinematic wedding video, it’s key to get sufficient b-roll coverage. As a trio of filmmakers, 2Bridges Productions has got “coverage”… covered.

We employ multi-cam setups, using FS7 A7Sii cameras to get all the angles, as we have the equipment and technical know-how to shoot an indie film. We use our experience and technical expertise to deliver a memorable wedding videography for all our clients. We enjoy what we do, and it’s the secret sauce to our cinematic wedding videos.