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Before we go any further, we’ve got to say this: Videographers are one of our must-have wedding pros—period. Not only do they capture each beautiful and important moment of your day, they do it in a way that every edit and musical choice seamlessly flows together to create a priceless memory of your wedding. That said, in this evolving digital age, there are tons of other wedding video footage your guests will capture on their phones and electronics too. Let’s face it—you totally want to see the results from the best man’s GoPro he strapped to his head during the garter toss, and your bridesmaid’s Snapchat stories when you were busy getting your hair and makeup done. Companies like ProEditors take all your raw footage—no matter what type of device or platform it came from—and turn it into one cohesive video that’s a fun accompaniment to your videographer’s masterpiece. (You can even see if that’s something your videographer is willing to take on too.)
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selfie cocktails For a new spin on the signature cocktail, take your sip one step further and have it double as guest entertainment, and the perfect Instagram photo. The Grand Bevy, a high-end cocktail and creative bar service, offers a selfie cocktail stand, where guests can take a selfie, text it to a designated number and have their cocktail made in a minute with the image on it—in color. Genius, right? Some of its other tech-forward cocktail concepts for memorable guest experiences include edible molecular cocktails—delicate liquid spheres served on spoons that burst in your mouth— and nitrogen-dioxide-charged adult milk shakes.
your wedding hashtag will get so much Insta love with these selfie cocktails
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drone photographers
Some photographers and videographers are using drone technology to capture never-before-possible shots. Whether you’re getting married at your alma mater, a destination in the tropics, an estate in the mountains or in your hometown, your location means a lot to you, if for no other reason than you were married there. You’ll want to get a lay of the land that only aerial footage can provide, like you and your father on one side of the house while your fiancé waits to see you at the altar—all in one shot. A couple’s ceremony exit, surrounded by the sprawling landscape or cityscape, is also a gorgeous image. You can even gather your guests on the lawn to spell out words or organize them in other fun ways. Replacing the ring bearer and using a drone to drop off your wedding rings at the altar is a high-tech touch. We’re not kidding—drones are totally dexterous. But of course, safety is the most important thing to keep in mind if you plan to hire a drone. Drones are essentially mini helicopters with cameras, so if the drone operator isn’t a properly trained professional, you risk having any number of accidents on your hands (none of which you would ever want, but especially not on your wedding day). Make sure your ground photographer collaborates with the drone flyer, then sit down with them and go over their plans. Find more innovative ideas at TheKnot.com/planning
FROM TOP: DEBORAH J SHIELDS PHOTOGRAPHY; RICHARD SWAN
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raw video footage from social media
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