Man, wedding videos have come a LONG way since the days of big ass video cameras, bad lighting, and terrible editing. These days, wedding videos are now cinematic works of art that look and feel like something out of a Hollywood movie.
After watching tons of beautifully edited wedding videos and admittedly bawling my eyes out over some (and yes I know it’s cray cray to get weepy over videos of strangers getting married, but unless your heart is made of stone, it’s hard to control the waterworks!). I desperately wanted a videographer at the wedding. I started doing research into some videographers in Montreal and was pretty floored when I saw the price packages. These Hollywood-style videos certainly do not come cheap—a video from the one company whose style I absolutely loved would have been anywhere between $3,000 and $6,000 to book. And unfortunately, we just wouldn’t have been able to squeeze this in to our already bloated budget.
Discouraged, I shelved the issue for a while and didn’t really think about it again until a few months ago. I just kept going back to the idea that there was just something so special about being able to capture live video of the wedding, and I just knew I would regret not having something physical to watch afterward. So back to researching I went, but this time I was more interested in finding budget and “DIY” videography options. And that’s when I came across WeddingMix.
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Flip cams and apps are used to capture video. / Image via StoryMix Media
It’s a really cool and simple concept—they send you a specific number of Flip cameras, which you then assign to guests at your wedding to take videos. I know there are several companies out there starting to offer this kind of service, but what sets them apart is that you can also take video on iPhone and Android devices through their free app (you just have to purchase a package). You send back the Flip cams after your wedding and then they edit all the clips into one video (which is also included in the package price). And the best part? The package prices range from $99–$649, a fraction of what it costs to hire a pro. We decided to go with the five-camera package since we have specific people in mind that would be fantastic at capturing video. (We haven’t asked them yet, so hopefully they say yes!)
And while I know of course the video edit won’t have the same Hollywood-style look and feel that caught my eye in the first place, I think there’s something unique and even special about having people who actually know and love you capture the events of the big day. 
Anyone else going the DIY-videography route or have you decided to hire a pro videographer?
I’m in the same boat!
I’m still deciding whether or not to buy a tripod for my camera or go through Wedit … Now I’ll look at WeddingMix!
Good luck 
Getting weepy over videos of strangers getting married was the entire reason we ended up booking a videographer, haha! We lucked out with a company that is fairly new on the scene, though, and were able to save a bundle. I love the idea of the WeddingMix flip cams and can’t wait to see what kind of footage you come up with!
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That is a very creative idea and a great way to save! I might look into this for us since having a videographer was never in the picture.
That’s a great idea! I was very similar in that I really wanted a videographer, but didn’t have room in the budget for someone who cost $3,000! We decided to take a look on Craigslist and found an established videographer who was looking to expand his wedding portfolio. An extra bonus was that he’s been dying to shoot a video at our venue, so he gave us a big discount! He’s going to be shooting getting ready through half way of our reception for $500! So.Excited.
we just booked a 3 camera package! i was so excited to find a solution within our budget, because like you, 3-6k for a videographer was definitely NOT going to happen can’t wait to see how your video turns out!
What a cool idea. I am doing a destination wedding and a lot of people won’t make it, but I didn’t want to spend a ton on a videographer. This is perfect! Thanks!
We did this! We used Wedit, but it’s the same idea. It was great!
OMG I have been going through the same struggle! I was just going to buy a flip camera and give it to a trusty friend to use during the ceremony, and then pass it around during the reception. I had never heard of this kind of service, but am totally going to check it out now! Sweet post
Wow…thank you for this! I have been having a similar struggle (there is no way I am spending $3000 for a wedding video!) and this seems like a great alternative!
Thank you so much for sharing this! I wanted a videographer but we just couldn’t fit it into the budget. Definitely going to check this out!
I’ve been thinking about this idea. I hope you’ll share some of your video after the wedding – I’d love to see one!
I would really like a Videographer but my fiance doesn’t think we’d ever watch the video.
@jordyanna: Same to you!
@Miss Airplane: Lucky! Can’t wait to see your Hollywood glam video
@mkelove: @SchmukalsBride: @whitums: @lovelyduckie: @jltoth: @HeyKaraoke: Glad to help ladies!
@monh13: That’s a fantastic deal, I would have never thought to look on Craigslist!
@jordan: Oh sweet, cool to see another user here
@Mrs. Treasure: That’s awesome! Did you get your video back yet? Would love to see how your edit turned out.
@DaniLyn: I’ll definitely share with you guys after the wedding
@kbiceling: Aww man–maybe you guys can compromise with doing the flip cams instead? That way even if you guys never watch it again, at least you didn’t spend a ton of money.
Mrs. Mongoose, New Haven, CT Age and Occupation: 28, Digital Advertising Fiance's Age and Occupation: 30, Business Development Engagement Date: November 19th, 2011 Wedding Date: May 2013 Venue: Hotel Nelligan in Montreal, CA About Me: I was born and raised in Queens, NY (though you would never know due to my lack of a "real" New York accent) but currently live in Connecticut with my fiance. Anyone who knows me knows that I have a crazy obsession for planning and organizing things, so it comes as no surprise that I'm currently obsessed with planning our wedding. I love dancing, music, traveling, reading fiction novels, cooking, the color blue, cupcakes, all things space science-related and TV shows created by Joss Whedon and J.J. Abrams. My fiance and I have been together for seven years and are so excited to finally get married next year. We are planning a peacock-themed destination wedding in Montreal, one of our favorite cities in the world, with 100 or so of our closest family and friends. While we may look very different on the outside, we have eerily similar personalities (probably due to the fact that we share the exact same birthday) and share very similar passions. But above all else, we love each other and love to have FUN!!!
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