There are many questions you should ask your videographer to ensure they are the right fit for your wedding. These questions will help you determine if their style and personality align with your vision for your big day.

Ask how they back up their footage and if they have any backup equipment in case of technical difficulties on your wedding day.

1. What is your videography style?

Finding the perfect videographer is an important task - a video that you don’t love can be one of your biggest wedding regrets. As you research cinematographers, consider what style you want to go with.

Journalistic is a hot term, but it really means that your videographer will capture moments as they happen without direction, letting each event take on its own flow or pace.

2. How do you choose the music for the film?

The music used in your wedding video will play a big role in how it looks. Make sure you ask your videographer how they choose the songs for the highlight montage, ceremony and reception.

This is a great question to ask because it can help you determine their level of enthusiasm for the job. It is best to find a videographer who loves the work and enjoys it every time they complete a wedding.

3. Have you worked with my photographer before?

A quality wedding video requires a lot of time and effort to put together. It's important that your videographer has experience working with a variety of photographers and understands how to navigate different spaces and lighting conditions.

Shim also suggests asking how a videographer handles feedback before the final edit. This is a great way to gauge how involved you will be in the process.

4. How do you handle changes to the schedule or unforeseen events on the day of the wedding?

Your wedding day will likely have some unforeseen events. How your videographer handles these moments will determine the quality of your final film.

For example, if the bride has her grandma’s china plates on her table or the groom is wearing his father’s cufflinks, it’s important to capture these little sentimental details.

This question will also allow you to gauge how responsive your vendor is to requests and changes on the day of the wedding.

5. What is your turnaround time?

Depending on the videographer and service package, editing can take anywhere from five hours to ten days for a full film. A quality wedding video takes time to watch every clip, re-watch every clip and cull the best ones for the final film.

Be sure to talk about this when booking so you know what to expect. A good videographer will be honest about what a reasonable delivery time is.

6. Do you offer a second shooter?

Some videographers work with a second shooter, and others do not. If your videography package includes a second shooter, make sure you know their role and how they will interact with the photographer.

Having a second shooter can be helpful for capturing the small details and moments that might get overlooked during a wedding day. It can also help ensure that all of the necessary shots are captured, even if the primary shooter gets distracted or is running behind schedule.

7. How many hours of coverage will I receive?

Often, wedding day coverage is a little more than just capturing the key moments. For example, a first look usually requires more time since we will be taking pictures before the ceremony.

Also, significant edits can take a lot of time and effort. Ask your videographer how much time they give you to provide feedback and make changes before the final product is delivered.

8. How do you capture audio through the day?

The quality of your wedding video is largely dependent on the audio. Your videographer should have a plan for recording vows, speeches, and any other important moments where camera audio isn’t enough.

Many videographers immediately back up their raw footage after the event, keeping at least two copies in case something happens to one or both. Others may even go the extra mile and keep three or four backups!

9. What kind of lighting do you use during the reception?

Wedding videographers come from a wide variety of educational and professional backgrounds. It's important to ask about their experience before you decide on a package and style.

LaFleur also recommends asking about their backup process and how they handle anything that may go wrong during the wedding. This will give you peace of mind knowing that they're prepared for the unexpected.

10. Will you be the one filming on our wedding day?

It’s important to find out if the videographer you speak with will be the one at your wedding. You don’t want to hire someone and then have your final video delivered by another person.

This question is also great to ask to ensure the videographer’s style aligns with your wedding vision. For example, if you’re planning a romantic wedding, you want to make sure the videographer shares that same love of romance.