The Lemon Puppy: I saw what I saw

There are two items that were completely eliminated from our wedding budget. The first was transportation. The ceremony, cocktail hour and reception are all in the same place. I am getting ready at Congress Hall and Mr. LP is getting ready across the street. In my mind that makes it a no brainer. Why would we hire transportation and if we did hire them, where would they take us?!?!

The second item on the chopping block is a videographer. Originally I thought I didn't want a videographer because what would we ever do with the video except watch it once and then put it on a shelf. I think you can see where this is going. Last night I found CinemaCake completely on accident and now I am tearing up at other people's wedding videos. When Mr. LP walked in the door I announced that we had to have a videographer! Forget our already stretched too thin budget, I will work every shift this summer at camp. I am determined to make this happen.

How could you not pine for these videos of your wedding?!?

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Then those dreams came screeching to a halt when I found out the price. Even the most basic package for some of these people cost over $5,000. Ummmm not going to happen. Just as quickly as it started, my love affair with these videos was over. I found one duo where the basic package starts at $2,500 but even that seems a little steep for our $0 budget.

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Help!! Did anyone not hire a videographer and it is your life's one regret? Have I lost my bridal brain to think this is even a remotely good idea? Or should I go with the original plan and a get a couple of flip cameras and call it a day!

Hold the phone: What about option C.... use Wedit!?! Any one heard of this company use know anyone that used them?

5 comments:

DanielleApril 22, 2011 at 9:51 AM
A videographer was really important to me, especially after hearing how many people said that their one big regret was not having one. I searched FOREVER for a reasonable priced one and I finally found one and he was running a bridal show special, so I get all day coverage of the ceremony and reception as well as well wishes and 5 DVD copies for like $700! Just search and search and search and you might find something.

I've never heard of wedit, I'm going to have to give it a looksie!
UnknownApril 22, 2011 at 10:53 PM
I have always thought videotaping the wedding would be silly, just because I know my parents have NEVER watched theirs. I think this is true for a lot of couples, BUT I also think that there ARE couples out there who DO watch their videos. I want to videotape ours just because my mom's side of the family, who live in Japan, wont be able to come--my grandparents are just too old to travel, and the others can't come because of the cost. I think we are going to just do it amateur style, though to avoid the costs.
I'm not sure where I read this (one of the blogs I saw on wedding bee I'm sure), but this could also be a fun option:
http://weddings.storymixmedia.com/my-flip-wedding.html

I love the idea of giving a few guests a video camera and seeing what they come up with. This might be a cheaper option if you're ok with trusting a friend with the camera.

Definitely keep us posted on what you end up doing!
sandytoesbrideApril 23, 2011 at 8:10 AM
I feeeel the pain. I desperately want video, Mr. ST doesn't rwaly care. I am going to ask my uncle and a cousin who are tech savvy to video for us. Just so I have sommmmething. I've heard of the Wedit site but I think it's still expensive! Good luck!
Saying I doApril 26, 2011 at 11:57 AM
you should look into myflipwedding.com. They'll rent you flipcams and then use your footage to make you a video. It's very reasonably priced!
Saying I doApril 26, 2011 at 11:57 AM
oh! I just looked at wedit and that's the same thing!! I'm having Myflipwedding at mine so i can let you know how I like them!