If you’ve never planned a wedding before, it can be difficult to know exactly where to rank the importance of each wedding day detail. And we get it, there are a TON of details and decisions to be made. From smaller details like the type of accent flowers in each bouquet and the vegetable you’ll serve for dinner, to bigger budget items like the wedding venue and photography services, someone’s gotta make the call! With all the work you put into every aspect of the day, we would hope you’ll want to look back fondly on this momentous day (after a much-needed honeymoon, of course)!
Biggest Mistake Couples Make When Hiring a Wedding Videographer
Our wedding videography team in Northwest Arkansas has captured thousands of love stories across Bentonville, Rogers, Fayetteville, and nearby cities. One of the most common regrets we hear from couples is not hiring professional video production experts with experience filming weddings in the area.
Choosing a team without a solid portfolio or local knowledge can lead to missed moments or underwhelming results. Your final wedding film deserves the quality and care only experienced event videographers can provide—those who specialize in filming wedding day moments with intention and expertise.
Family Favor
Sometimes friends or family members are recruited or nominate themselves to film the day and save you money by filling in for a professional videographer. This is a kind gesture, but if they’ve never filmed a wedding, or have little experience with professional cameras, we suggest they should focus on simply enjoying your big day! While some of their raw videos can be entertaining and capture viewpoints from someone close to the couple, it may not produce the correct type of footage needed for a high-quality highlight reel you find professionals creating in the wedding industry. Plus, if they miss out on capturing your first kiss or film the vows out-of-focus, this favor is not worth the guilt they might feel in letting you down.
Not Finalizing Wedding Day Timing With Your Videographer
No matter the videographer you choose, after making the decision, it’s important that you complete all their requested details of the day to help them fully succeed at giving you the best wedding video! Typically, your videographer will need a timeline and basic location details, that you can fill out from a provided form or when you meet in person or chat on the phone. These timing details, along with your wants in shots, are very important for your videographer to understand what you’re looking for in the final product, and to make sure they capture everything you’re imagining. Complete Weddings + Events has online planning forms that request all the necessary details for your videographer to know what’s going on when, and make sure no important moment is missed!
Understanding Your Wedding Video Style Options
Couples often don’t realize how many videography styles are available. Our team offers a range of options from documentary-style video that follows your day in real time to cinematic wedding films that feel like a movie trailer of your love story. We guide you through each choice to ensure your final video reflects your personality and wedding theme.
Why Hiring Local Videographers Matters
Choosing wedding videographers means working with a team that understands area venues, lighting conditions, and the best spots for scenic footage. Local experience also ensures smooth collaboration with other vendors and timely arrival on your big day. From outdoor weddings in Fayetteville to ballroom receptions in Rogers, our familiarity with the region makes a difference.
What to Expect in a Wedding Video Package
Each couple’s needs are different, so we offer a variety of wedding video package options to suit your timeline and budget. From partial day coverage to full-day videography, our packages often include a wedding highlight reel, full ceremony edits, and access to raw footage. Optional add-ons like drone wedding footage and second shooters are also available.
Planning Ahead With Complete Weddings + Events
Working with Complete Weddings + Events means having a dedicated partner from start to finish. Our planning tools make it easy to communicate your vision, while our editors and videographers bring that vision to life. If you’re searching for wedding videographers, we’re here to help you capture your love story with intention, artistry, and care.
Wedding Experts at Complete Weddings + Events
At Complete Weddings + Events, our cinematography team specializes in weddings, so we understand the amount of work that goes into your big day, and the importance of capturing the small details without missing the big moments! You’ve come to the right place if you’re hiring a wedding videographer in Northwest Arkansas, so contact us today to learn more about our videography packages best for your special day!
Complete Weddings + Events, Northwest Arkansas’s leading provider of event and wedding photography, videography, lighting, DJ services & photo booth rental.