Your wedding day is one of the most monumental days of your life. Whether you are having an intimate gathering with a few people or are throwing a giant party with everyone you know, you want to remember this day for the rest of your life. If you are looking for some of the best ways to document your big day, these five tips can help.
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Make a Video
A video is a terrific way to record your wedding day memories. Maybe you cannot wait to say your handwritten vows to your fiance. Perhaps you went all out on the cake and are anxious to cut that first bite together. Maybe you simply want to boogie with your friends and family long into the night.
Whatever part you are looking forward to the most, a video can capture every aspect of it. If you want the recording of your big day handled by a pro, hire a videographer. If you are struggling to find one, talk to your photographer. They might have an in-house videographer or know of a reputable company.
Another option is having a friend or family member do the recording. While it will not be the same quality as a professional, it is a fantastic way to still capture the day and save money in the process. Plus, you can always go through the video and make edits to enhance the quality.
For example, stabilizing a video with Adobe Premiere removes imperfections caused by camera shake or quick movements. You can learn how to stabilize video in Premiere via online tutorials.
Interview guests in the video as well. Ask the person recording to stop by each table or catch people throughout the night and ask them to share a special message for the bride and groom.
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Use Social Media
Social media is another excellent way to document your special day. One of the best ways to do this is to create a hashtag for all wedding-related photos. When guests upload pictures to their Instagram pages, they include this hashtag. When all the craziness settles down, you and your new spouse can search for your special hashtag and see all the photos your guests took.
Be sure the hashtag is spelled accurately and posted where guests can see it, such as in the program or by the sign-in book.
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Offer Cameras
While most pictures are recorded digitally nowadays, nothing beats having a hard copy of a photograph. While you may end up with many digital pictures from friends and family, chances are it will take you a long time to print them out, if you ever do.
To encourage yourself to print hard copies right away, purchase disposable cameras for your guests. Leave a few at each table for them to use throughout the night. The anticipation to know what is on them will motivate you to bring them in to get them processed right away.
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Hire a Quality Photographer
A skilled photographer is well worth the investment for your wedding day. This is the person who not only takes candid photos throughout the day but also the beautifully staged photographs of you and your fiance, wedding party and family members. These are the photos you will probably look at the most in the years to come, so be sure to hire a quality photographer.
Many professionals have a wedding package that includes engagement photos. If you are unhappy with how the engagement photos turn out, find a new company to go with. Chances are, you will not be happy with the wedding photos as well.
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Get a Photo Booth
A photo booth is not only great entertainment for your guests but also a fun way to document who was there and their celebrations. Some companies upload the photos online, while others have a scrapbook option, so you get a hard copy of everyone’s pictures at the end of the night.
No matter what your plans are for your big day, you want to remember it forever. Following these five tips helps ensure all your beautiful memories are preserved for years to come.
