WEDDING
VIDEOGRAPHY
KIND WORDS
Real experiences from other couples who had worries about wedding videography…
It’s common for couples planning a wedding to have worries or reservations about booking a wedding videographer. This page is all about helping reassure you that many couples have the same worries but put their trust in me knowing they’ll feel totally comfortable about being filmed on their wedding day.
After all, Love Gets Sweeter is more than wedding videography. I’m told I’m more than a wedding videographer! It’s all about a really friendly and personal experience throughout so you have one less thing to worry about!
I can assure you that every couple go through the same initial worries and concerns when it comes to having their wedding day filmed!
Below are a few of the lovely things they’ve said and kind words they’ve shared about me and their own wedding videos. I hope they help you decide if I’m the perfect wedding videographer for you…
Photo credit: Embee Photography
Truly you being there on the day made me feel in such safe hands
Sarah + Will
We have watched the video approximately 928375893586787 times – not exaggerating.
Thank you so much for pulling that together, capturing the day so perfectly and portraying the joy and connection that we felt on the day. I knew it was going to be great – but we were genuinely astonished at how great the video is. Will and my brother in particular were both BLOWN away by how much they loved it – but also that they both forgot that filming was even taking place on the day.
Separately, thank you so much for BEING THERE on the day. Not sure if this is a normal thing to say: But truly you being there on the day made me feel in such safe hands, I felt like you “got it”/understood me completely and were truthfully such a support for me throughout the proceedings! Helping me stay present and enjoy myself without getting swept up! Without a doubt, best decision ever to book a video with you (Will totally agrees!)!
I always said I wouldn’t have a wedding video…
Clare + Paul
I always said I wouldn’t have a wedding video.
This was based on my idea it would be a constant rolling image of the day picking up my most unflattering angle and us having to say awkward things to the camera, being asked to recreate scenes over and over again.
My viewpoint changed once I watched Anna and Lee’s film from their wedding and there was no doubt in my mind that we just had to have Charlene film our big day whatever the cost.
We liked the personal & tailored approach to the wedding films which makes them unique to each couple & not just a generic wedding video.I would’ve forgone my Jimmy Choos if it meant the difference in having our Love Gets Sweeter film.
When I speak to others planning their wedding, I always say please please please have it filmed. Your photographs tell the story but your wedding film captures so much more. I don’t think you can really put a price on it. Our wedding film really is one of our treasured possessions. So much so, that we have asked Charlene to film the christening of our little girl. Everyone deserves a Love Gets Sweeter film.
Charlene captured the most perfect moments from our most special day, something we will always treasure. She really is the best at what she does. So natural, friendly and unobtrusive. We didn’t even notice Charlene and her assistant on the day.
Charlene really was more than just a videographer on your big day & was so helpful. We would’ve been a bit lost at times without her! She spends time getting to know you in the run up, it’s like having an old friend on the big day. Now let’s put the kettle on and watch our film so I can show you what I mean!
Picking you was the best decision throughout all our wedding…
Michaela + Ross
I honestly don’t know where to start with thanking you.
From the moment we got in touch, right through to the very last lovingly wrapped parcel we received from you, you’ve been amazing.
You’ve made the whole process feel wonderful. Without question, picking you for our wedding filming was our best decision throughout all of our wedding (as well as a greeting to marry each other of course).
You’ve provided us with memories to last a lifetime, moments of laughter, tears and joy that not even a picture could capture. Getting to hear all of our vows again and the speeches took us right back to that special day, and I can’t wait to show it to as many friends and family as possible.
You’ve felt more like a friend to us throughout all of this, offering support and ideas. And letting us go at our own pace (which I’m sure has been frustrating at times, with how busy we are with work). I’ve told a few of my friends that have weddings coming up over the next few years that they MUST have a wedding video and if they do they MUST pick you.
When our final parcel arrived from you, so delicately wrapped, it’s just reconfirmed once again why we picked you. And we are very lucky to have found you.
Thank you once again. I really hope our paths cross again in the future.
Lots of love
Mr & Mrs Twiname xx
I actually look comfortable in front of the camera…
Gemma + Ian
We watched the film about 4 times back to back on Wednesday night and again tonight. I haven’t emailed before now because I was looking for the right words…. and I’m still not sure I have got them.
You, and the film, are incredible. We have cried every time. We are both filling up now as I type. We absolutely love it and feel like you have captured our day in the most wonderful way.
Looking back, I can’t believe we only wanted a video for dad…. and I am so glad you were there while I was getting ready. I actually look comfortable in front of the camera!!
You know I was adamant I didn’t want to be videoed but as soon as I saw you filming Marella it became massively important to me to capture those moments and for Ian to see them too.
The two camera approach in church was an absolute winner. It’s something we will watch time and again.
We haven’t shared the highlights with many yet but the feedback was a universal “wow” and some complaints about the impact on eye make up whilst watching!
I’m so glad we found you and went with our guts. You are worth every penny, an absolute angel and I have been singing your praises.
Nothing prepares you for seeing it all again…
Sara + Carl
Wow, what can I say?
Carl and I are absolutely over the moon with the feature video. It is fantastic and there was plenty of bits that we laughed at and lots we teared up at.
We’ve recently picked our pictures for our album and as lovely as that was reminiscing about the day nothing prepares you seeing it all again in action.
It is the best decision we made having a videographer and made even better that that videographer happened to be you.
You are absolutely amazing at what you do.
So a huge thank you from us all. For being like a friend to us all and for capturing our day.
I immediately felt relaxed (I was wary of being the centre of attention)
Siobhan + Gary
A videographer was definitely a luxury for us as a couple although I felt really strongly about having one.
For me venue was number 1, followed by photographer and videographer. For Gary it was a lot lower on the budget list.
Now I’m really pleased that I fought my corner and so is Gary because we love it. It’s easy to show people a snapshot of our wedding without boring them with hundreds of photos. I also feel that the video adds something more because it captures the mood, ambience and atmosphere of the whole day.
The films are fresh, modern and bright. They are something a little different. They stand out immediately from the other videographers on the market because the filming is very crisp and clear. There isn’t any soft focus and cheesy music, instead these films are fun and innovative.
I love that I can show somebody the whole of my wedding day in less than 5 minutes with a song of my choice.
Charlene and her partner are great. They are friendly, chatty yet completely unobtrusive. I immediately felt relaxed (I was wary of being the centre of attention) and it didn’t feel like the focus was forced. It was very natural. It felt like they weren’t there yet they were incredibly helpful in helping to organise both wedding parties.
You both made me and Pete feel completely at ease, which was a big help on the day
Sarah + Pete
If I’m honest I wasn’t even thinking of booking a videographer! At the wedding fair I came across the Love Gets Sweeter stand and just instantly got on well with Charlene.
I thought you were so excitable and passionate about weddings, it instantly made me excited for my own and want you around on the day! I then did some research on the website and watched some of the sample video’s, and thought they captured people’s wedding day beautifully.
From then I knew I had to have a video, and had to tweak a lot of things in the budget to make it happen!
I really appreciated the meeting we had before the wedding to go through everything. On the actual day I can’t fault how much help you were, not only to actually record the special moments of the day, but to also be on hand to help out in emergencies and to calm me down! You both made me and Pete feel completely at ease, which was a big help on the day.
After the day, you constantly communicated with me on updates on the status of the videos, so I didn’t have to worry about chasing for an update.
Everyone who has seen the video has complimented me on how beautiful it is in the packaging (and thanks for the popcorn…I thought that was such a sweet idea!).
I can’t thank you enough for it all. Not only do I have the perfect memories now on disk, but I also feel like I had a true friend there to help me on the day, so thank you.
I am now a true advocate of wedding videos, telling everyone I know who’s getting married to get one! It’s the best investment ever!
It’s only after you realise that once the day is done these and memories are all that’s left
Sherie + Jonathan
Most people don’t realise how valuable they (videos) are after the day to be able to watch them back. Also I think a lot of people think it’s like old school videos all in one film without music or editing.
It wasn’t until my mum sort of pushed us into looking into it that we found you I’m relieved we spent money on a good videographer and photographer, it’s only after you realise that once the day is done these and memories are all that’s left. We’ve both said that the money that went on these two was the money best spent.
When me and jonathan are old and crazy we will always have the films to watch back on who we were once and our children will always be able to relive our day when we’re gone. We’re leaving a piece of our life on film when we’re at our happiest for them to hold on to forever (crying now) haha.
Her work is so natural and effortless looking. She instantly put our minds at rest…
Mikki + Mark
When we first looked into have a videographer for our wedding we were a little nervous on how it would look as we didn’t want anything to forced looking.
As soon as we saw Charlene’s work we new she was the one. Her work is so natural and effortless looking. She instantly put our minds at rest. As far as money goes, it is money well spent, she captured our day exactly how we remember it. Would hesitate at spending the money again.
If I was to recommend Charlene to anyone then I would say, yeah go ahead. You won’t regret it. It’s like having a friend not someone who is working. You don’t even notice that there are cameras following you around.
What we found the most helpful was the recommendations we had from Charlene (she recommended our cake lady) and some other people.
The wedding world is like a little family and everyone is so helpful and they want you to have the most wonderful day. Which we did.
I also thought we would never watch it so what would be the point…
Kate + Will
When William suggested getting a wedding videographer I wasn’t keen. I didn’t like the thought of seeing and hearing myself on a video. I also thought we would never watch it so what would be the point.
Now I don’t ever look back, every time I watch the video it brings back all those excited and nervous emotions I had on the day. It is such a special memento to have and it has its own place on the shelf for everyone to see.
We have watched it on many occasions and especially enjoy watching it with other wedding guests and reminiscing. I can’t wait to be able to share with Fred and any other children we may have in the future.
You NEED to meet with these guys they are a friendly, caring and genuine team! When Charlene was at my mums house filming us all getting ready she just fitted in and became part of the wedding party, helping whenever she could and I know the guys felt the same at the other house.
They are easy to speak to and are open to any suggestions and concerns you may have.
GO AND MEET THEM!!!
I would now say a videographer is actually a non negotiable!
Annabelle + Dean
Budget is always a concern with weddings but being able to upgrade as we went along was a huge help because then we could save a bit more and purchase.
Being filmed we were anxious about but you were both brilliant made us laugh and you just both blended nicely into the background- except when help was needed in the form of tie tying for example!
You might think you don’t need a videographer or it is too expensive when you are planning your wedding which can be so expensive. But having Charlene as our videographer is without doubt one of the best decisions we made about our whole wedding and so so worth the cost.
It is a cliche, but the day goes SO fast and there is so much you forget until you get chance to watch it back on video later. The videos are a masterpiece and bring us so much joy.
I would now say a videographer is actually a non negotiable! (Scrimp a bit on the other materialistic stuff!!)
See, I TOLD YOU WEDDING VIDEOS WERE ACE!
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