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^ thats a good idea!
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Wow....thank you everyone for sharing your thoughts/tips regarding this. :) My venue is totally american so no desi vendor contacts there.
I'm grateful for the tips on looking a film student or someone who does this as a hobby. I didn't even think of that! I will definitely stay away from "big" professionals who charge a lot for special effects. I'll be happy with a simple video that just captures everything. I don't need fancy music or special effects. Plus after thinking about this....if there's not a video of the day...my mom will hound me about it for the rest of my life!
I will start my search for local reasonable vendors....I'm in Texas....if anyone knows any contacts, please feel free to PM me. :)
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**You should contact professional vendors as well just to get an idea of their work and charges and try to look for similar qualities in the videographer you choose. **
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***These threads would help:
[http://www.paklinks.com/gs/wedding/359804-looking-for-dallas-photographers-and-videographers.html
http://www.paklinks.com/gs/wedding/524964-texan-dulhans.html](http://www.paklinks.com/gs/wedding/359804-looking-for-dallas-photographers-and-videographers.html)***
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Would recommend that you invest in a good videographer/photographer. I agree with most of the posters that it is a once in a lifetime opty and of course your coming generations will benefit.
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Was this on the Dragons Den lol
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Yes lol
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***Finalized a photographer yet? He or she may have an idea of a budget videographer. don’t forget to ask them. Since your venue is totally american an american videographer will work well since they have quite a ‘love affair’ with shooting Indian/Pakistani weddings.
I’ll post a few names who aren’t charging thousands but you should let them know whether you want their services for Valima or any other function that you may be having.
Adam Kegg’s Package 1 is priced at $500. Here are the details:
Package 1 “Something Old” $500 (Ceremony only)***
•1 camera coverage of wedding ceremony
•Wedding highlights segment
•Quality editing with titles/graphics/special effects with movie style credits
***•3 DVDs with enclosed cases (art included)
His videos are on vimeo and can be seen here:
His other packages are listed here:
******http://www.aekegg.com/www.aekegg.com/Packages.html](http://www.aekegg.com/www.aekegg.com/Packages.html)
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***Brad Eggerton’s packages are less than $1000 and can be seen in the link below. If you contact him, let him know Bianca referred you 
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I had no video on my wedding, just out of choice, i have no regrets! just fond memories
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***Starting at $500.00, JChristopher Films’ rates are very reasonable and affordable. They have even filmed a South Asian wedding including the Mendhi, Nikah and Valima Ceremony.
******The $500- Simple Package includes:
One Videographer
3 hours coverage total- Pre-Ceremony and Ceremony
One 2-3 minute Highlights film (set to music of your choice)
One 10-20 minute “Moments of the Day” (edited film that includes all Audio)
1 Flash drive with FB Friendly version of Highlights film
***5 DVDs with Menu, DVD Art, and both films
Others can be viewed here:
http://www.jchristopherfilms.com/investment.html***
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*** While searching, I also found vendors whose work costs thousands
JLS offers full day wedding coverage starting at $2450. http://jonathonlinkstudios.com/packages-pricing
Austin Walton’s packages start from $1800. http://www.austinwalton.com/weddings.html
Candlelight Films have a average package price around $2,500. http://www.candlelight-films.com/about.html***
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***Rod with Lasting Visions also has less than $1000 packages.
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Shehnaiheels:
OMG...thank you soooooo much for all the info! We're in the process of negotiating with the venue and I'm hoping to have the contracts signed by this weekend. Once that's done...my 2 major next "headaches" are booking a decorator and also finding someone to do invitations. I haven't booked anyone for photos yet but have been doing research online. I will defininately look through your links and may even end up PM'ing you within the next week.
Thanks again! :)
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Fine Art Productions
Texas : Houston (832) 886 1706
FineArtProductions.net
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I've watched my wedding video more than I've looked at my wedding photos, but than again I'm the kind of person who loves watching home movies.
I don't have any children, but my 3-year-old niece, who was born a few months after the wedding, is obsessed with watching my wedding video, she's ALWAYS asking us to put it on!
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have been married 12 years and we still watch the video sometimes, esp. our kids. I would say go for it, evenif you get an inexpensive video proff.
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i think having ur shadi videographed is a must.i dont realy care about the professional videography,i would actually prefer to have somebody from the family (cousin or sibling) to shoot the whole event.coz they understand u better and u ll b more comfortble discussing the minutest detail with them.and for the added benefit that they know the guests personally and hence will know which guest is more likely to b the funniest n they ll keep their eyes open for them :)