Wedding Content Creator vs Wedding Videographer - What’s the Difference?

What’s the difference between a wedding content creator and a wedding videographer?

If you’re confused about the difference between wedding videography and content creation, you aren’t the only one.

When the big day arrives, a dilemma most modern couples have is how to capture those little moments of their day, the moments they may miss, in a way that reflects them and their personalities. In order to do this, they’ll need to book either a wedding content creator or a wedding videographer….or maybe even both!

As a part of this glorious industry, wedding content creators and videographers aren’t in competition with each other, we are simply different. We can work alongside each other or separately but that all depends on what you want for your special day.

So, what’s the difference? In this blog post, I’ll explain the key differences between a wedding content creator and a wedding videographer.

So, what’s the difference?

wedding content creator - your wedding day bestie, behind-the-scenes ninja and social media maestro

wedding videographer - the creator, director and producer of wedding films that tell the full story of your day

We both document your day but in different ways!

Wedding content creation is all about the short-form footage and quick turn around! This allows you and your guests to be completely present on the day and still wake up to ALL the content, without missing any of the moments. Wedding day content creators capture photo and video content, usually on an iPhone, and are quick to deliver, normally within 24 hours of your wedding day. The couple receives all of the unedited photo and video files, allowing them to start sharing their special day straight to their own social media accounts.

If you book a wedding content creator you get quick shareability, trendy charm and evergreen content you can rewatch over and over.

Meanwhile, a professional wedding videographer—a master of wedding cinematography—presents you with a cinematic experience: a wedding film that unfolds your love story with the depth and richness it deserves. This is where the sweeping shots, the tender glances, and the unspoken promises are woven into a feature film that lasts a lifetime. A meticulously crafted wedding film tells the story of your day in a truly creative way. All of the emotions and moments blended together using professional audio and visual equipment and expertly edited together. Wedding videographers expertly create a short film that you can treasure forever.

Alannah, Wedding Content Creator of Veitch Weddings | Images by Danielle Veitch

Content Creator vs Videographer - Differences in Services and Deliverables

Wedding Content Creators - Instantly Shareable

• Shoot & Share: Wedding day content creators are the behind-the-scenes ninjas capturing live-action shots, with a keen eye for the spontaneous. They specialise in following TikTok worthy trends that resonate with modern couples and delivering short videos that capture the overall atmosphere of your wedding day.

• Social Savvy Deliverables: Platform-perfect content - vertical videos, candid iPhone photos, and tailored content like Reels and TikTok videos are the aim of a content creator.

• Wedding Day Bestie: A content creator steps into the role of your best friend on your wedding day, capturing every precious moment so your friends and guests can fully enjoy the celebration. With a dedicated person to document all the heartfelt moments, it relieves the pressure and allows your guests to be fully present throughout the day.

Wedding Videographers – Crafters of Cinematic Films

• Filmmaker's Flair: The wedding videographer is your storyteller, illuminating the feel of your day, your personalities and individual style. Wedding videography weaves a visual and audio narrative that showcases your connection and all the emotions of your day. Speeches and vows are captured using professional audio recorders so you can really hear the depth of peoples voices.

• Ready to Watch Memories: Most wedding videographers will carefully create for you a highlights film between 5-10 mins long. Something you can sit down to watch with loved ones and all relive the rollercoaster of emotions of your wedding day. Picture watching on your 5/10/20 year anniversary and looking back in time to your special day and reminiscing over how much everyone involved in your day have grown and changed.

• Total Professionalism: A friend might offer to snap and share, but there’s no substitute for the professionalism, quality audio and visual equipment and practiced help with posing and finding the best most flattering light that a dedicated wedding videographer brings.

Sally, Wedding Videographer of Capture Weddings | Images by Danielle Veitch

Choosing What's Right for Your Wedding

Ensuring each section of your day is expertly documented may come down to choosing between a wedding content creator or a wedding videographer. As modern couples navigate this decision, it's essential to ponder over which will best reflect your story and how you wish to watch them after your day.

Know What You're Getting and When:

Most wedding videographers will share a small amount of snippets shortly after your big day and then the main film with have a 4-12 week wait. The time taken to receive your finished films will vary at different times of the year. If your wedding is at the start of the season you can expect a quick turnaround. However, towards the end of wedding season there can be a longer wait in the queue before your videographer can even get started on editing your wedding film.

Wedding content creators work swiftly, providing you with hundreds of photos and videos, often within a day or two, perfect for sharing your newlywed bliss with an online community eager for a glimpse into your special day.

Some videographers may be hesitant to hand over their unprocessed and unedited footage, while others may offer this service to their couples for an extra charge.

Harmonise Your Wedding Team:

• Complement, Don't Replace: A wedding content creator is there to complement the work of your photographer and videographer, offering an additional layer of storytelling from a unique perspective focused on social media sharing.

• Supplier Insights: Beyond capturing your love, content creators often provide supplier-focused materials—helping highlight the contributions of all those who contributed to your dream day.

Remember, while friends may offer to help capture your day, the expertise of a professional wedding content creator ensures a smooth blend of guest enjoyment and professional content creation. Your love story deserves to be told with finesse, captured through the eyes of someone who can seamlessly navigate being both an invisible observer and an integral part of your day.

Cost, Delivery, and Scope of Work

Wedding content creators will be cheaper as they tend to work only on the day of the wedding whereas a wedding videographers work continues after. With all the footage to sift through, audio to synch, chop, edit, colour grade the footage and tweak audio levels. I spend on average 25 hours in post production of each of my wedding films. A content creator will upload all files captured onto an online sharing platform shortly after your wedding, so you’ll have quick access to the files to then edit and share yourself. A wedding videographer will take additional time after your wedding to craft you a unique film. They take their time perfecting, tweaking, selecting and arranging the footage captured.

Wedding content creators charge on average £750 vs a wedding videographer will charge on average £2000.

Conclusion

Film, videos and photos will lock in your memories. You’ll remember how you felt on the day, but it goes so fast, so you’ll want an experienced wedding professional to capture those moments for you. So it’s worth investing a good proportion of your budget into capturing and documenting those memories for you. When looking at your wedding budget and considering which suppliers to book, I always give the advice of investing money into the things that last after your wedding. The cake gets eaten, the favours get left on the table, but your film and photos will last forever.

Are you a modern bride who wants to create reels and videos from a folder full of unedited photos and videos of your special day? Or would you prefer to rely on the expertise and creativity of an experienced wedding videographer to capture and create a film of your day?

In conclusion, the choice between a wedding content creator and a wedding videographer is ultimately the end product. They will both be fun and professional on the day of your wedding, but what do you want them to provide for you? What type of memories do you wish to have after your special day? An inbox full of files from a content creator, or a carefully crafted feature length wedding film from an experienced wedding videographer, or both?

Collaboratively written by wedding videographer Sally of Capture Weddings and Devon content creator Alannah of Veitch Weddings. Hit the links for more info, examples of work and to enquire about our availability to capture your wedding day.

Images by Danielle Veitch

FAQs

Frequently asked questions about wedding content creators and wedding videographers

Can I have both at my wedding?

Of course you can have both a content creator and a wedding videographer! Established and professional wedding videographers and content creators will work together as a team to capture and document your wedding day memories.

How do I choose the right wedding videographer?

When it comes to picking a wedding videographer, you're curating the storyteller of your day. It's important to ensure their style harmonises with the feel of your wedding. You’ll need to consider these:

• Personal Fit: Gauge their personality and professionalism. You're entrusting them to be a big part of your wedding, they will follow you around all day. It’s important that they feel like a friend with a camera.

• Artistic Eye: Have a look at their past work. Does their editing style and shoot selection resonate with you? Do they have the creative flare and the ability to create emotive wedding films that you’re looking for?

• Smooth Teamwork: Confirm that they can seamlessly work alongside photographers and videographers to capture your day without missing a beat.

• Experience: How much experience do they have capturing weddings? An experienced and confident wedding videographer will bring calm to your day and will use their years of experience and technical knowhow to expertly capture your day.

• Reviews: Check out what previous clients have to say about their experience with the content creator. Positive feedback can provide valuable insights into their professionalism and reliability.

How do I choose the right wedding content creator?

Finding the perfect wedding day content creator can be a game-changer for capturing your special day. Ultimately you want to find somebody that not only aligns with your vision but can seamlessly step into the role of your wedding day bestie. You’ll need to consider these:

• Personal Connection: It's essential to feel comfortable and at ease with your content creator. Make sure to schedule an initial meeting or consultation to gauge whether they understand your vision and are someone you'd enjoy working with on your wedding day.

• Reviews: Check out what previous clients have to say about their experience with the content creator. Positive feedback can provide valuable insights into their professionalism and reliability.

• Smooth Teamwork: Confirm that they can seamlessly work alongside photographers and videographers to capture your day without missing a beat.

• Experience: Choose a content creator who has experience and knowledge in the wedding industry. A seasoned professional will know how to anticipate and capture those spontaneous and emotional moments that make your day unique. Look for someone who has a portfolio that resonates with your style and aesthetic.

Get in touch for a quote for your wedding videography in Devon now to see how I can help capture your wedding day on film!

Festival Weddings - Your Ultimate Planning Guide

Calling all engaged live music and festival lovers! As a creative and passionate wedding filmmaker, I understand the magic of music festivals like Glastonbury and Boomtown, where unforgettable memories are made. I can't help noticing over recent years how many couples are throwing the idea of a traditional wedding out of the window and doing things their own way with a unique festival wedding. Imagine jumping around in a field with your besties, belting out your favourite tunes on the most special day of your life and having all of this captured and immortalised.

Imagine the raw real emotion. For modern couples who don’t fit the mould, the rule breakers and risk takers, a festival wedding ‘music video’ inspired wedding film could be just what you’re looking for.

Festival wedding films for music lovers

The Rising Trend of Festival Style Weddings

These festival themed weddings break away from the norm, offering an immersive experience that can extend beyond a single day. This trending wedding style is about creating a feeling. An atmosphere where fun, party and celebration are the priority. 2 or 3 day festival style weddings usually involve guests staying over, either at a festival wedding venue with lots of accommodation or even setting up a camping village. From bell tents to light installations, finding your perfect caterers to building an outdoor stage, the world is your osyter. I would recommend working with an experienced planner with experience in festival-style weddings to help your dry hire / DIY festival wedding run smoothly. I’ve been lucky enough to work with a handful of some of the best wedding planners out there and would gladly recommend somebody to you.

Why Modern Wedding Videography is Essential for a Festival Wedding

Wedding videography has evolved significantly over the years. Today, it's not just about filming the ceremony and reception; it's about capturing the feel and atmosphere of your whole day. Where every moment, from the relaxed and candid to the late-night dance-offs, can be expertly captured. Modern wedding videographers will use cinematic tricks to artistically frame and compose shots to leave you with a wedding film you can be proud of.

I cover 2/3 day wedding festivals where the fun and entertainment never stop! Live music and welcome drinks on the Friday, lounging around the pool on the Saturday morning before getting ready for the main event. From the anticipation of getting ready in the morning to the late night party moments, each part of your festival wedding day, when captured by a skilled wedding videographer, can be documented creatively, locking those memories in forever.

My Wedding Film Style

A wedding film is a time capsule that encapsulates the all the emotions, excitement and feelings of your wedding, allowing you to relive your day again and again. For festival themed weddings, a wedding film can make you look like rockstars in your own music video.

My keen eye for detail and the ability to stay one step ahead, noticing when something great is about to happen means that you will not miss a thing. My ‘off switch’ doesn’t exist during your wedding day. I’m always watching, listening, moving and looking out for the moments that haven’t even happened yet, ready to pounce. I capture those special moments as they naturally happen. I will capture the essence of your wedding festival, the laughter, the fun, the music, the dances, and the spontaneous moments, creating a wedding film that you will be proud of; a wedding film that brings back the pure feels when you watch it back.

If you’re looking for a wedding videographer that also loves music and will capture the dancing, fun and some of the live audio from your day to weave it into your wedding film, then I could be the videographer you’re looking for. Let’s chat about your festival wedding and most importantly, see if I’m available for your date below.

Festival Wedding Venues

A vital aspect of festival style weddings is the venue. From cliff edge sea view locations to rustic barns and grand manor houses, the venue sets the stage for your festival wedding. As your wedding videographer, I can capture the natural beauty of your location, decor, and the overall vibe, creating a visual backdrop for your wedding film. Imagine saying your wedding vows on the beach with sand between your toes? Imagine heading off to a nearby field set up with an outdoor stage or a big barn draped in lights for your wedding party.

Wedding Festival Food

Forget the formal 3-course sit down meal. How about a food truck serving banging street food? Some of the best weddings I’ve been to had simple but delicious no cutlery food. Think burritos, burgers, pizza, dirty fries, gyros, mac ‘n’ cheese - basically anything that can be eaten standing up. And for the sweet stuff, ice cream, sorbet, brownies and churros.

Food trucks can offer a budget friendly alternative to traditional wedding food which means you’ve got more in the pot to spend on bands! This simple and cost effective way to eat means less staff, and no washing up.

Festival wedding food and drink ideas

Festival-Inspired Outfits and Decor

Think colour, sequins and glitter. Festival weddings often feature relaxed, bohemian-inspired and colourful outfits, vibrant decor, and unique personal touches. From the bride's sequin shoes to the groom's custom-tailored suit, mirror balls to temporary tattoos, these details will make the wedding film truly reflective of the festival spirit.

Coloured festival flags, hanging streamers shimmering in the sun, ribbons blowing in the wind hanging off chairs. Think bold and bright colours in every direction. You can even specify that the dress code is bold and bright, or sequins and glitter.

Light installations are a fantastic way of getting those after dark ‘in-the-club’ party shots. I bring free standing and hand-held lights to make sure I can light up the darkest of spots to feature in your film. Lighting is so important and really helps create a music video feel to your wedding film.

Entertainment and Activities

Festival themed weddings are all about fun and entertainment. When I say wedding festival, I’m talking live music, lawn games, fire dancing, tug of war, welly wangging, inflatables, sequin outfits and glitter bars. Think about the fun things you and your guests can do to create amazing content for your epic wedding film.

Wrapping Up the Festival: The Wedding Film

A festival wedding is a vibrant, multi-coloured day, and capturing its essence requires a creative, storytelling approach. My style of modern wedding videography does just that. I will be your bestie with a camera, I will dance with you and capture all of the good stuff and create an amazing wedding film that not only tells the story of your day, but is something to be proud of. I will capture all the little details that you’ve thought about meticulously for months and I’ll blend it all together in a modern and creative way.

Your Festival Wedding Videographer

Get in touch if you’re looking for a festival wedding videographer who loves music and will capture your wedding party like a music video - all the fun, all the outfits, the details, and the dancing. As your creative wedding videographer, I can capture these amazing moments, crafting a wedding film that is packed full of real moments. A weddng video that, when you watch it back, shows you having the time of your life. Lets chat about your festival wedding and most importantly, see if I’m available for your date!