Wedding films vs Instagram for wedding videographers

In the realm of wedding videography, the choices for couple to capture and present the magical moments of their special day have expanded significantly. With the rise of social media, and the popularity of platforms like Instagram, new formats have emerged alongside 'traditional' wedding films to deliver content for wedding videographers.

Wedding films take many forms, based on the wedding videographer you've selected to capture your big day. Highlight films, Feature films, documentary films. All options are on the table to tell the story in the most emotional way. And they're, arguably, the best format to truly convey what the day was like, as they use things like the speeches or vows to truly provide a rich story.

Instagram, on the other hand, is changing the game somewhat. In the era of social media, highlight reels have gained popularity as a concise yet impactful way to encapsulate the essence of a wedding day. These shorter videos condense the most significant moments into a powerful, digestible format that can easily be shared with family and friends.

Reels are short and engaging videos, but do they truly tell the story of a wedding day like a wedding film can?