Do You Remember Your First Wedding?
Your wedding day goes by in a blur. Whether you’re a guest, a bridesmaid, a tiny flower girl or the couple getting married, what you remember years later often depends on what was captured!
As a wedding videographer who’s been filming weddings all over the UK since 2010, I know just how powerful it is to have a record of your day(I’d always suggest a film of your day for obvious reasons haha). Something that brings those memories back to life in a way that photos alone can’t!
Wedding Memories – Remembering All The Best Bits!
What wedding comes to mind when you think back? Who’s wedding was the first wedding you can remember?
When was that?
What part did you play?
What were you wearing (as that’s what everyone remembers, right)?
What did the Bride wear?
Do You Remember Your First Wedding Memory?
I remember some of mine. I had the honour of being Bridesmaid along with my younger sister, Jodi. Way back in August 1994 (I didn’t remember the date however, I had to double check!)
Our Nana had made our dresses and matching hats, we had these scratchy shoes that had ties to look like ballet shoes but my legs were so skinny they kept slipping down and hanging around my ankles instead!
It was a really sunny day in Nottingham, the ceremony was at the registry office (I can’t recall any of that), we had photos outside the Nottingham University building (as apparently that’s nicer) and then went on to a pub before heading to Colwick Hall for the evening reception.
I remember a handful of moments and to be honest, I think a lot of that was due to having a few photos from the day helping keep those memories there.
I also remember feeling totally embarrassed about our outfits…
Though I’m sure you’ve seen worse? Have you experienced worse? I’d LOVE for you to share them with me, nothing better than a bit of wedding nostalgia!
Photos Help You Remember But Video Helps You Feel It Again
It got me thinking…
This was less than 25 years ago and even playing a big part in the day I now only remember the bits that I saw AFTER the day in photos.
Imagine if there had been a video too? Even a simple one on a little handycam or something (I don’t think people used phones back then?? haha). Maybe I could’ve remembered more?
Don’t get me wrong, I’m sure the Bride and Groom remember some of it (though my Mum says she hated the wedding photos and wasn’t so keen on her dress…) but what can they share with people who couldn’t be there?
Imagine being able to hear everyone’s voices again, hearing my Nanan whos sadly no longer with us laughing at the kids being silly…
What about the people who my daughter never got to meet?
Sharing Your Day with Future Generations
Showing her my own wedding video (that was only in 2009 and we got married over in the Wirral) and getting to chat about all the people at our wedding feels incredibly special with it being moving moments. She has fun spotting people she knows and loves now. She even gives a cute running commentary on our ceremony (which included her Daddy crying when he saw Mummy walk down the aisle!)
It’s wonderful to be able to share that amazing day with her, as wonderful as it is trying to prove this is really me on this photo (a lot of my baby one’s she’s adamant it’s her…even in the cool 80’s gear I’m wearing haha).
Why You’ll Never Regret Having a Wedding Video
So this I share with you.
A wedding video may be a worry before the day, whether it’s budget thing or the idea of being on video full stop that means you’re not so keen on the idea.
Think of it as MORE than a wedding video. Think of how you’ll see this time capsule and family memory in 10/20/50 years time.
It means more than you can ever imagine after the day. Only time will show you how much you will go on to love not only reliving those important memories and remembering your wedding day but, also those moments with family and friends.
It’s really feeling those moments again. Being able to share that exact moment with someone who couldn’t be there, someone who may not even exist today…
It’s Not Just a Wedding Video. It’s a Legacy
In a time when most moments are captured as fleeting clips on a phone and often buried in camera rolls or forgotten cloud storage, a professionally crafted wedding film becomes something timeless.
It’s not just about the vows or the first dance. It’s about freezing a moment in your family history!
I film every wedding with the deep awareness that, for some couples, this might be the only time generations gather like this. It might be the only moving image your children (or grandchildren)have of certain loved ones, of your laugh, your voice, the way you looked at each other.
That’s why this work means so much. I’m not just documenting a day, I’m preserving a piece of your family’s story.
Time To Capture Your Family Legacy?
If you’re getting married in Lancashire, Liverpool, Cheshire or beyond and want to relive your day again and again, let’s chat about what we could capture for your wedding video!
You can get in touch to check my availability for your wedding date, grab a copy of my wedding videography brochure or simply book a ‘no pressure’ call to chat more about wedding videos.
Below are a few helpful links to more free advice, wedding tips and inspiration…
Feeling camera shy and not sure you’ll love watching your wedding day back? Free Guide – Getting Over Your Fear of Being Filmed
Not sure you can fit a wedding videographer into your wedding budget? I have a blog for that too! Fitting Wedding Videography into Your Wedding Budget
Right at the start of wedding planning? Wedding Planning – Tips On Where To Start!
And curious if you need a wedding videographer OR capturing content on a phone instead? Wedding Videographer or Content Creator (or Both!?)
