You’ve decided to book a wedding videographer – congratulations! Now you might be wondering: what actually happens next? How does the process work? What will be captured on the day? And how long until you’re sitting down together with a glass of wine to watch it for the first time?
This complete guide walks you through every stage of the wedding videography process – from the moment you enquire, through the wedding day itself, to the emotional moment when your film lands in your inbox. Whether you’ve booked with Moonstruck Videos or are still deciding, this guide will tell you exactly what to expect from your wedding video .
## Stage 1: Before the Wedding – Booking & Planning
The process begins when you first make contact. At Moonstruck Videos, I respond to all enquiries within 24-48 hours. After an initial email exchange to discuss your date and vision, I offer couples the option of a no-obligation Zoom call or email consultation – whatever feels most comfortable for you.
## Stage 2: The Wedding Day – What Gets Filmed?
On the day itself, your videographer will arrive ahead of the bridal preparation – typically 1-2 hours before the ceremony. Here’s a rough sense of what gets captured during a standard 10-hour wedding day:
Throughout the day, a great wedding videographer – like Moonstruck Videos – works discreetly, moving through events without ever interrupting the natural flow. You won’t notice me, and neither will your guests. The aim is always for footage that feels genuinely real , not staged.
## Stage 3: Post-Production – The Edit
After your wedding day, the real work begins. Editing a wedding film is a significant creative undertaking – it’s not simply cutting footage together, but finding the story within the hours of material, selecting the music that fits perfectly, and crafting something that moves people every time they watch it.
Here’s what the post-production process looks like at Moonstruck Videos:
“It’s lovely, I can’t stop watching it… P.S. still watching on repeat a year later!” – Tash Rossy, Bride
## Stage 4: Delivery – How Long Does It Take?
This is usually the question I get asked most often – and the honest answer is: it takes time because it takes care . A wedding film isn’t a quick edit. Creating something beautiful that does justice to one of the most important days of your life requires patience, artistry, and attention to detail.
At Moonstruck Videos, you can typically expect your completed wedding film within 8-12 weeks of your wedding day. During busy periods (the summer wedding season), this can extend slightly – I’ll always be upfront about realistic timelines when you enquire.
To help you enjoy the wait, I send a short teaser clip within a few weeks of the wedding – a little taste of what’s to come. This is usually 30-60 seconds of the most beautiful footage from the day, colour graded and set to music.
## Stage 5: Watching It For the First Time
The moment your film arrives in your inbox is something special. I’d encourage you to create a proper moment for it – pour a glass of wine, put it on the television if you can, watch it together in private before you share it with anyone else. Give yourselves permission to cry.
Most couples report that watching their wedding film is an entirely different experience to looking at photos. The sounds, the movement, the music – it brings the emotions of the day flooding back in a way that still images simply can’t.
If you haven’t yet booked a wedding videographer and you’re still on the fence, read our article on the 5 reasons you need one . And if you’re ready to start the conversation, get in touch with Moonstruck Videos – I’d love to hear about your wedding.
## What’s Included in Each Package?
Not sure which package is right for you? Here’s a quick summary:
See the full package comparison including FAQ, or get in touch to discuss your requirements .