VIDEO CLIPS
YOUR DAY
Here is a breakdown of all the sequences that make up a typical Bamford Films wedding video. This will give you a good idea of how your finished film will look. For length reasons I haven't included a full ceremony or speeches here, although they will of course be included in the finished film.
PREPARATIONS
I'll begin the day with some preparations filming - or if you prefer I can start at the ceremony venue.
Here is an example of some preparations at the bride's home before she leaves for the ceremony.
ARRIVALS
I always like to arrive at the ceremony location in plenty of time to capture some of the venue and then everyone arriving.
In this instance the whole day was at one venue - and so I was able to capture some bridal prep first.
VOWS
This clip gives an idea of the sound during a ceremony. I place a small, invisible lapel mic on the groom - this picks up both of your vows with perfect clarity without anyone needing to know it’s there.
Note the use of two camera angles in this clip - I always use two cameras to film the ceremony, speeches and first dance.
POST CEREMONY
Following the bride and groom as they exit the church and have some photos before leaving for the reception.
This sequence was filmed in the beautiful village of Everdon, Northamptonshire.
RECEPTION
An example of a reception sequence here, segueing into a photo shoot and then the bride and groom's arrival for the wedding breakfast.
PHOTO SHOOT
I love to get some shots while the photographer takes pictures of the happy couple - it gives me some of the most iconic footage of the whole day.
Here’s a stunning sequence filmed at sunset in late autumn at Anstey Hall in Cambridge.
ROOM
I always like to grab footage of the reception room before everyone pours in for the wedding breakfast.
Check out this short sequence filmed at spectacular Gosfield Hall in Essex.
FIRST DANCE
After speeches and cake cutting it’s time for the first dance - once again filmed with two cameras whenever possible. I like to keep this sequence simple when filming and editing - it doesn’t require too much to be effective.
DANCING
Time for the fun stuff, as everyone pours onto the dancefloor!
HIGHLIGHTS
And so to the highlights - a distillation of the best bits of the day edited to the length of a song. These are hugely effective sequences, and the perfect end to your wedding film.
Check out more of our highlights sequences here.
View video clips from recent weddings on my blog.