Wedding FAQ

We recommend booking your videographer as soon as you have your wedding date and venue secured. When you first reach out to us, we’ll confirm the availability of your desired date. We recommend booking your videographer at least six months in advance to ensure you secure your spot. During peak wedding seasons, it’s advisable to book even earlier, as it’s not uncommon for couples to meet with us and finalize their arrangements more than a year in advance. Planning ahead allows us to work closely with you to capture your vision for your special day!

Yes! We encourage you to share any specific moments or shots that are important to you. Whether it’s a family tradition, a special dance, or a certain angle you’d like, we’ll do our best to incorporate your requests while still capturing the organic moments of your day.

At Valley Creek Productions, we specialize in a storytelling style of videography that focuses on capturing the genuine emotions and unfolding moments of your wedding day. Our experienced videographers work unobtrusively to document your event as it naturally occurs, creating a final product that you, your friends, and family will cherish for years to come.

Our approach emphasizes authenticity—rather than staging shots or conducting interviews with guests, we focus on the real moments that tell your unique story. You won’t find “cheesy” digital effects in our videos; instead, we aim to showcase the beauty and emotion of your day in a way that feels true to you.

Investing in a wedding video is one of the few elements of your celebration that becomes more valuable over time. Long after the food has been enjoyed and the dress has been stored away, your wedding video will serve as a heartfelt reminder of your special day. Imagine sharing that joy with your children in ten years or with your grandchildren in thirty! While still photographs capture snapshots of moments, your wedding film brings you back to the live experience. Just like a thrilling football game, sometimes it’s more exciting to relive those memories through the lens of video than through still images.

Absolutely!

We want your wedding video to reflect your personal style and preferences. For the documentary feature film, we have more flexibility in music selection since it’s for personal use only. For the highlight and short films, we’ll guide you to licensed music libraries, so you can choose tracks that allow your video to be shared on social media without any copyright concerns. If you’d rather not pick the music yourself, just let us know, and our team can offer suggestions tailored to your style.

Your documentary feature film captures all the major moments of your wedding day, providing a comprehensive view of your celebration. It includes the full ceremony, featuring live sound from the day, from the first bridesmaid walking down the aisle to the last couple recessing out. To ensure high-quality audio, we place wireless microphones on everyone who speaks—such as the groom, officiant, and soloists. We also cut between multiple camera angles to provide a diverse perspective of your ceremony, making the most of the number of videographers on-site.

In addition to the ceremony, the feature film includes your introductions, first dance, toasts, and other special dances, all presented in full. We capture audio directly from your DJ or band to maintain excellent sound quality and use microphones on all speakers to ensure their messages are heard clearly.

Other portions of the day that we cover (depending on your chosen package) include getting ready, the photo session, the cocktail hour, and dancing which are presented in a montage format set to music of your choice.

The runtime of your documentary feature film varies based on the length of the ceremony, toasts, reception formalities, and the total time we are on location for your wedding. Typically, a video featuring a church ceremony will run around 90 minutes, while a wedding with a shorter ceremony at the reception site usually runs around 60 minutes. Please note that there is an additional charge of $200 for ceremonies over 30 minutes and/or extended reception formalities to account for the additional editing time.

We use a range of professional-grade cameras to capture your wedding day with stunning clarity. Our videographers shoot with high-definition cameras, including the Canon C80, Canon R6M2, Panasonic X180, and DJI drones, all capable of filming in up to 4K resolution. These cameras are designed for exceptional low-light performance, ensuring that every moment—from the softly lit ceremony to the lively reception—is beautifully and professionally recorded.

Yes, we offer live streaming for weddings! If you’d like to share your ceremony with family and friends who can’t attend in person, we can stream it to a private platform such as YouTube, Facebook, or a custom link. Please contact us for more details on this service.

Having multiple videographers adds significant value to your wedding film, especially if you have more than 100 guests. We like to think of it as adding a third dimension to your video.

With a single videographer, we capture stunning coverage of the ceremony, but we’re typically positioned toward the back, which limits our ability to get close-ups of your family and friends’ reactions. Adding a second videographer allows us to capture multiple angles, ensuring we don’t miss a moment—from your vows and first look to the first dance and heartfelt toasts.

For weddings with over 200 guests, we highly recommend a third videographer during the ceremony and key reception events. This ensures seamless coverage, especially in larger venues or city weddings with multiple locations.

At Valley Creek Productions, we understand that the unexpected can happen, and we’re prepared for it. Our team is experienced in handling a variety of situations and takes steps to ensure everything runs smoothly on your wedding day. Here’s how we approach potential challenges:

• Backup Equipment: We always bring extra gear, including backup cameras, audio equipment, and lighting, so we’re fully equipped in case something malfunctions. This ensures there’s no disruption to capturing your special moments.

• Contingency Planning: We arrive early to scope out the venue, making sure we’re aware of any potential challenges related to lighting, sound, or space. We also keep an eye on the schedule, so if there are any delays, we’re able to adapt.

• Experienced Crew: Our team is trained to think on their feet and be as unobtrusive as possible, handling any unforeseen issues without disrupting your event. We’ll always be there, ready to jump in and take care of things.

• Communication: In the rare event that something unexpected occurs, we’ll keep you informed and work closely with you to ensure we find the best solution. Your peace of mind is important to us.

We’ve been in the business long enough to know how to adapt, and we are committed to delivering a seamless experience from start to finish.

Yes! While we primarily serve the Philadelphia/Lancaster/Central New Jersey/Northern Delaware region, we’re happy to travel for weddings. Additional travel fees may apply depending on the location and logistics of the event.

Absolutely!

Collaboration is key to a smooth and stress-free wedding day. We proactively coordinate with photographers, DJs, planners, and other vendors to ensure everything flows seamlessly. Before the big day, we like to connect with your photographer and other key vendors to eliminate surprises and create a plan that works for everyone.

We believe videography is just as essential as photography, and we always aim to work as a team to ensure both vendors get the best shots possible without interfering with each other’s work.

If you’re still in the planning stages, let us know! Over the years, we’ve worked with many top-tier professionals in the tri-state area and would be happy to recommend trusted vendors to help bring your vision to life.

Our team maintains a professional yet functional appearance on your wedding day. We dress in business casual attire, wearing black polo or button-down shirts with black slacks to blend in seamlessly with your event. For safety and mobility, we do not wear ties or jackets, ensuring we can move efficiently while capturing every important moment.

Great sound is just as important as great visuals, and we take audio quality seriously. We do not rely on camera microphones—instead, we use Sennheiser wireless microphones and small pocket recorders with microphones to capture clear, high-quality sound. Additionally, we use small portable recorders to capture ambient audio for a fuller experience.

For ceremonies, we typically place a wireless clip-on microphone on the groom and officiant to ensure vows and key moments are crystal clear. At receptions, we use the same microphones to capture the best man’s and maid of honors speech along with getting a direct audio feed from the DJ or band for MC announcements and music. Our goal is to deliver professional-grade audio that allows you to relive every word and emotion of your wedding day.

Editing your wedding video is a detailed and time-intensive process. We take the time needed to ensure the final product is as polished and meaningful as possible.

• Social Media Recaps are delivered within 2 weeks of your wedding for all packages.
• Full Documentary Films, Highlights and Short Films are delivered within 8-12 weeks.

Throughout the editing process, we stay in constant communication with our clients, keeping you informed on our progress so you always know what to expect.

Your social recap and highlight films will be shared on our blog and Facebook page to make it easy for you to share with your family and friends.

However, we understand that privacy is important to some clients. If you prefer not to have your video shared publicly, we offer privacy options for a nominal fee, ensuring that your video will only be viewed by our editing staff and not shared outside of that.

Yes, Valley Creek Productions is fully insured.

We carry liability insurance through CNA Insurance, workman’s comp, and drone liability insurance through Hartford.

If your event venue requires vendors to provide proof of insurance, please let us know, and we will be happy to provide the necessary documentation.

We’ve made it easy for you to get a sense of our wedding videography pricing by listing all of our packages on our website. Each package is designed to fit a variety of wedding styles and needs, with options ranging from more intimate ceremonies to large, elaborate celebrations.

If you’re looking for a custom quote or want to know more about what’s included in each package, we encourage you to reach out to us directly. We’ll be happy to discuss your specific requirements, answer any questions, and help you choose the package that’s the best fit for your wedding day. We pride ourselves on offering personalized service, and we want to ensure you’re completely comfortable with your choice.

Feel free to contact us for additional details or to request a consultation. We’re here to guide you through the process and ensure we create a video that truly captures the essence of your special day.

To check availability, simply reach out to us through our contact form, email, or phone. Once we know your wedding date, we’ll promptly confirm if we’re available to capture your special day.

We recommend reaching out as soon as possible, especially during peak wedding seasons, to secure your spot. We’re happy to answer any questions you have and help you determine the best wedding video package for your needs!

We’d love to connect with you!

Please reach out to us to schedule a consultation, and we’ll find a time that works best for you. Justin handles all consultations personally and offers flexibility in how we meet. You can choose from a phone call, a Zoom meeting, or an in-person consultation at our office located at the historic Lukens Executive Office Building in Coatesville, PA.

Let us know what works for you, and we’ll make sure to set up a time to discuss your wedding video vision and how we can help bring it to life!

Booking your date with us is easy!

To secure your videographer and lock in your date, simply sign our contract and provide a non-refundable retainer of 1/3 of the total balance. Once we receive your signed contract and retainer, your date is officially reserved.

Within a few days, we’ll send you copies of all the necessary paperwork via email. About a month before your wedding, we’ll reach out to schedule a meeting to review all the day-of details, ensuring everything runs smoothly and according to your vision.

Let’s get started on making your wedding day memories last forever!

The video files provided on your USB drive are not copy-protected, so you can make as many copies as you’d like. If you prefer to purchase additional copies directly from us, we recommend doing so at the time of your event for the best pricing and availability.

We will keep a copy of your event video on file for at least one year after your wedding, ensuring that you can request additional copies within that timeframe.

Yes!

While we don’t typically include raw footage in our packages, as most couples prefer the edited films, we can provide it to you upon request. Raw footage is available for $175, and we will load it onto a separate USB drive. Please note that this will be direct, unedited content straight from the cameras.