Documentary Style Weddings

Imagine you are a guest at your own wedding. What will it look like from the otherside when you say, “I do.” Or when you dance with your spouse for the first time in public. Your video is about you two, and you will have that forever with a documentary style wedding video. We won’t rely on staging or posing. We will capture the day as it happens.

Documentary-style wedding videos are the closest way to capture the experience of re-living the most important moment of your life as a new couple. They also can be budget friendly and beautiful when handled by a professional.

Documentary style wedding videographer records a ceremony at Studio 131 Orange Lake in Largo, Florida.
The videographer disappears into the background and you get everything you dreamed of for your wedding without any distractions.

Videographers that use documentary style will very rarely interrupt you to stage a moment such as a photographer or cinematographer might do. Professional documentarians prepare for “givens” or things that are known to happen in a certain order.

Video Message From Davey

Watch the video below for a special message from Davey Rockwell about what to expect when hiring him as your wedding videographer:

Documentary Style 1

Documentary Style 1 includes the entire ceremony and early moments of the reception. This package is included with some of Studio 131’s All-Inclusive Wedding Packages.

Ceremony Coverage

The Ceremony is unquestionably the most important part of the day and will be captured from the nervous excitment in the beginning all the way through the celebratory first moments of the new union. This package includes is the most essential parts of the wedding for most couples including:

  • The preamble to the ceremony (as much as the couple will allow, need or want) – Bridal Suite, Groom Room, Decor, Guest arrival and seating, etc.
  • The complete ceremony (word for word and tightened for documentary style edit)
  • The transition from ceremony to reception (could be cocktail hour, I won’t follow the bride and groom during their photo session, but instead, I’ll watch the event transform from the guests’ point of view).
  • The introduction of the bridal party at the reception and the first public introduction of the newly married couple.

Reception Coverage

In addition to the ceremony, we think it’s just as important to remember the reception to capture your essential wedding traditions such as:

  • The first dance
  • The parent’s dance(s)
  • The first four speeches
  • The cake cutting

Let us know what special moments you want to capture!

A documentary filmmaker shoots an interview at a wedding.
We aim to be at all the right moments at the right times through planning and a mastery of audio-visual equipment.

Documentary Style 2

In addition to all of the essential moments mentioned above, some couples like to capture every little detail of the reception including:

  • Candid moments on the dance floor
  • Grand exits
  • Family testimonials
  • Special music performances
  • Unique cultural traditions

In the Documentary Style 2 package We’ll stay for the entire reception (up to 10 hours) to capture every moment you desire.  The organic nature of the event and its guests will become a bigger focal point in this package and allow for the most realistic, detailed version of your wedding day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Video Length

How long are the videos?

These documentary style videos are usually about 30 – 60 minutes long depending on which package you select and the length of your ceremony.

Do you make shorter versions?

Yes, we do make social media friendly versions such as a trailer or even a music video.

Delivery

Does a wedding package include DVDs?

Yes, 2 DVDs are included in each package. Does not include postage if the couple can’t pick it up in person.


Does the couple get the raw footage back?

The videographer will provide all footage which was captured the day of the event to the couple. It must be requested and does incur at $50 fee for every 60GB. The $50 covers the time to transfer the footage to a flash drive and cost of the flash drive. But, the flash drive is a nice keepsake.
The raw footage can not be posted or sold to another editor. It is for the couple to keep if they want it.

Posting & Sharing

Can we post the edited video on own platforms and channels?

Absolutely! Because you will always get the ability to download the source file. If you post it, please provide credit in the description to Davey Rockwell Post-Production. Davey will also be posting the video online (unlisted) for portfolio purposes.

Can we immediately share the video with friends and family?

If the couple chooses to, they can share Davey’s portfolio link without posting the video on their own. The portfolio link (hosted on Vimeo) will be unlisted and only viewable from the link. It will be used for marketing purposes for the videographer and it can be shared by the couple on their social media or embedded on their websites.

The link will look like this:

vimeo.com/daveyrockwell/[Unique Identifier]

Can we customize our share link?

You can! Just let me know what you would like it to be. The link format will still be as it is above, but couples are welcome to choose their own unique identifier in the link. The default will be your anniversary date.

Examples of Previous Weddings

Please check out some examples of previous wedding videos completed by Davey Rockwell Post Production by clicking here.

Contact Us

If you’re ready to get started with the planning process or have further questions, please don’t hesistate to reach out by emailing [email protected] or calling/texting 727-643-3737.