Shooting your 'Save The Date Video'? 6 Considerations to Make it A Spectacular Success

3, 2, 1 - we're getting married! Isn't that what you want to shout from the rooftops as soon as you close on the date? Well, the best way to nail it is with a save the date video. And these days, that's a big story all by itself. You can, in fact, turn it into a production, complete with your love story, get it edited and push it across on all of your social platforms or run it as your own Whatsapp wedding invitation. Keep these things in your mind and it's bound to be all of these things and much, much more.

Producing your save the date video:

1. Choose your videographer carefully

You need to share good vibes with whoever is going to be shooting you. If things are awkward, or you don’t feel comfortable around each other, the final result will end up looking sloppy. So, talk to them. It’s a good idea to connect with your videographer beforehand to make sure that you’re on the same page. This also ensures that there are no nasty surprises in store for anyone.

Do communicate with each other and make sure you’re vocal about anything you’re not comfortable with beforehand.

2. Work on your concept

Next, lay out all the things you want to include in your save the date video. These would include your love story, what you envision life to be, the date (obviously), location, props and even the wedding theme (if you've planned for one). Then, take ideas from your videographer on the best way to present these details. They could do it as a stop-motion video, a documentary, a music video or even an animation. Ask them for ideas on props, location, lighting and even the right time to shoot the video. Iron these out with what you have in mind too.

3. It's a production - so, work as a crew

You're the stars, the cast and the crew for your save the date video.

No, that doesn't mean that you would need to set up the equipment or lug it around! However, the rest of the job does fall onto you. You need to be the stylists, choosing the right pre-wedding shoot outfits, patching through with video-friendly makeup, work on the shoot props (especially the one which would announce the date) and arrange for permissions (if you plan to shoot your video in a specific location).

Dress in your favourite clothes that make you both feel good and choose a shooting location that you both love. Also, figure out what you know you can’t pull off.

4. Don’t underestimate the power of music

Your video can have a little bit of everything. Your childhood pictures, photos of you and your partner from when you started dating and more. You can even be shown talking to each other at the beginning of the video or walking hand-in-hand or include a beautiful shot of your engagement rings.

With good music that is just right for something like this, your video will give off the best vibes. You can include songs that mean something to both of you instead of just generic hit tracks.

Acting points for your save the date video:

5. Make it count

You and your partner can do absolutely anything you want to do. Go on a date in the video, cycle around the city, and dance with each other at a romantic dinner, talk about the first time you met or what the proposal was like. No matter what you choose, you’ll do absolutely fine because there are no rules here. It’s all flexible and you can show off your chemistry in so many ways in a fun video.

Use this chance to be yourselves.

6. Remember to have fun

This is especially a concern if both of you are camera-shy and get nervous. The best way to combat this is to feel comfortable and do something fun that you really enjoy doing. You’ll forget about the camera and your natural, lovely connection will show up in no time.

A video like that is especially heart-warming for viewers and a beautiful way to invite people to your wedding.

So, go ahead and shoot your save the date video. Apart from sharing your tale with everyone you love, these moments will also add to special memories for your courtship period, memories that you can look back on with a fond laugh.

Have you chosen your wedding videographer yet?