You've picked out all the invitations, addressed all the envelopes and sent them on their merry way. When the big day comes, how are you going to commemorate the guests who are celebrating with you?
To put a spin on a traditional guest book, you might want to dapple into the industry of videography. More interactive than paper and pen, a video guest book allows your guests to give a personalized message on your big night. People can send a message of thanks, congratulations or reminisce about how important you are in their lives. There is even an opportunity to pitch in a few embarrassing moments or funny stories about you and your beau that you can both appreciate later.
"Videography opens the door to a lot more expression," says Ken Kostedt, co-owner of Eyegate Media. Steve Thurman, owner of New Standard Productions agrees. "If a picture can say a thousand words, what do four hundred thousand say?" he says. Using a videographer service to capture the sentiments of your guests is a great way to have more than words to look back on.
"The video guest book is more of a way to get interviews with the guests. We're very conscious about being discreet and catchingpeople during times that wouldn't be interrupting any of the activities going on," says Lifetime Media President Eric Habert. When there isn't a lot of free time in your night, the video guest book is a way for you to relive the experience in the future and recall all the guests who came to celebrate with you.
The majority of videography services are purchased in package form, ranging from $1,000 to $4,300 for high-definition filming equipment that captures your whole special day. There is also an assortment of additional features that are available for purchase and some videography companies also offer photography services to make your wedding complete.
With unobtrusive filming and high tech equipment, videography can be a great replacement to a typical guest book. "Film captures a moment at that specific time; you can't see all of the emotions and sounds ... video captures what you missed," says Kostedt. And it is important to know that videography does not have to be a replacement for photography. "There is a definite place for photography. Video is meant to complement it," says Habert. With some technical oomph and cool angles, you can turn a typical guest book into something interactive, durable and enjoyable to share in the years to come.
