Video Village Home Why Should You Video? Why Is Video So Challenging? Comparing Costs w/ Photography How To Shop The Interview: What To Ask Reviewing Videos Videographer's Style & Focus Your Responsibilities Rehearsal & Wedding Day The Completed Tape The Contract What's New In Technology For The Budget Conscious About WEVA International VV Message Board       Who's Getting Married?         search by last name           ABOUT US DebMcCoy.com® is in its infancy, but it's incredible in its scope-and that's just the tip of the iceberg. WEDDING PLAY This is where the fun begins! Contests, Games, Quizzes, Wedd-Pages, MORE, MORE, MORE!!! PLAN YOUR PERFECT WEDDING So... you are getting married? Congratulations!!! This is the place to get started. CAN WE TALK? Need some advice? Or just want to get some ideas from the professionals? This is the place for interaction and discussion. MARRY MALL(TM) Looking for something different? We've got those hard-to-find, unique gifts for every wedding couple! (c) 2000, Deb McCoy		Zip Code:StateCity   Are You a Videographer? Sign Up HERE! REHEARSAL AND WEDDING DAY COVERAGE A skilled, highly trained videographer will always try to attend the rehearsal: It enables them to see the physical set up of the ceremony site (so they can determine the best way to position themselves and their equipment). It gives them the opportunity of meeting the officiant and discussing wedding details, and restrictions with them. (See: THE BRIDE'S AND GROOM'S RESPONSIBILITY.) It gives them the opportunity of meeting the families and of knowing who's who. How Much Set-Up Time? The videographer will arrive two hours ahead of the ceremony to set up--and stay until the end of the reception. (The amount of coverage, however, will depend on the "package" you reserve and your budget.) NOTE: If you're being married in a place that schedules "back-to-back" ceremonies, your videographer may be limited to an hour or less of set-up time. Feed the Videographer The wedding day is a long one, and the videographer's job a tough one. Imagine walking with a heavy camera on your shoulder for six to eight hours or longer--without a break? At the same time your guests are eating, provide a "vendor meal" (normally sandwiches, chips, and soft drinks) for your videographer(s) and their assistant(s). It's important for them to have a break and get re-vitalized.