What to Ask Your Wedding Videographer Before You Book (Nashville & Chattanooga Edition)
Booking a wedding videographer is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your big day. Your wedding film is what brings your memories to life—the laughter, the tears, the way your voices sound when you say your vows.
Whether you’re getting married in Nashville or Chattanooga, knowing what to ask your wedding videographer before you sign a contract can save you stress, help you find the perfect creative fit, and ensure you love the final result.
Here’s your essential list of questions to ask your wedding videographer before you book.
1. What’s Your Filming Style?
Every videographer has a different approach:
Documentary/Journalistic → captures events as they happen naturally
Cinematic/Storytelling → carefully crafted edits with music, voiceovers, and dramatic shots
Traditional → more chronological, straightforward coverage
In both Chattanooga and Nashville, many couples love cinematic storytelling with natural audio and emotional edits. Make sure the style matches your vision for your wedding film.
2. Can I See Full Wedding Films?
Highlight reels are beautiful—but they’re just a few minutes long. Always ask to see at least one or two full-length films so you can evaluate:
Audio quality
Color grading
Storytelling flow
How they capture the entire day
This is true whether you’re considering a videographer in Nashville’s urban venues or a rustic Chattanooga mountaintop.
3. Who Will Actually Be Filming My Wedding?
Especially if you’re talking with a larger studio, confirm who:
Shoots on the wedding day
Edits your film afterward
When you hire a smaller business (like me!), you know exactly who will be behind the camera in both Nashville and Chattanooga.
4. How Many Cameras and Videographers Do You Use?
Ask how many cameras and shooters they bring. Two or more cameras capture:
Multiple angles during your vows
Reactions from guests
Extra footage for creative edits
This is crucial in larger venues like Nashville’s industrial spaces—or at scenic outdoor ceremonies in Chattanooga where movement matters.
5. Is Audio Included, and How Do You Capture It?
High-quality audio can make or break a wedding film. Ask:
Do they mic the officiant and groom?
Will they capture vow audio separately?
How do they handle live music or musicians?
Venues in both cities often have unique acoustics (historic buildings in Nashville or open mountain vistas in Chattanooga), so professional audio gear is a must.
6. What’s Included in Your Packages?
Always clarify:
Hours of coverage
Length of the finished film(s)
Drone footage
Raw footage availability
Turnaround time
Especially if you’re comparing wedding videographers between Nashville and Chattanooga, pricing and inclusions can vary widely.
7. Do You Work Well with Photographers?
Video and photo crews often overlap during:
First looks
Ceremony coverage
Couples portraits
Ask how they coordinate with photographers to avoid conflicts. If your videographer also offers photography (like I do), this can simplify your day dramatically—especially in busy downtown Nashville venues or tight Chattanooga spaces.
8. What’s Your Backup Plan?
Life happens. Always ask:
Do they carry backup cameras and audio gear?
What’s the plan if a shooter is sick?
How do they protect and store your footage?
Both Nashville and Chattanooga weddings see unpredictable weather, so reliability and backup plans are non-negotiable.
9. How Long Does Editing Take?
Turnaround times vary per each videographer. Everyone’s creative process takes different amounts of time per package you order.
10. How Do We Book You?
Before you sign a contract:
Review payment schedules
Ask about deposits and refund policies
Make sure the contract details coverage, deliverables, and any travel fees
Videography Matters—No Matter Where You’re Getting Married
Your wedding video is the one thing that lets you see and hear your wedding day exactly as it happened. Whether you’re planning:
An urban rooftop wedding in Nashville
A cozy mountain ceremony in Chattanooga
A grand ballroom celebration anywhere in the Southeast
…the right wedding videographer makes all the difference.
As a Chattanooga and Nashville wedding videographer, I’d love to help you capture your story with authentic, cinematic films you’ll love for a lifetime.
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