Question 1

Why choose us?

Accepted Answer

Why choose Happily Ever After Wedding Films? We believe in crafting cinematic treasures that beautifully encapsulate the essence of your special day. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to excellence. Unlike others, we assign a minimum of two dedicated videographers to each wedding, ensuring that every precious moment is captured from multiple angles. Our exclusive policy of shooting only one wedding per day guarantees undivided attention and an unparalleled focus on your unique love story. We prioritize quality over quantity, refraining from spreading our team thin across multiple weddings. Our clients benefit from a fast turnaround, with the first enchanting teaser videos delivered within 2 weeks. We understand that your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and we are honored to be entrusted with the responsibility of turning those moments into timeless memories. Choose Happily Ever After Wedding Films for a cinematic journey that transcends expectations, where every frame tells the story of your love with passion, precision, and artistry. Your happily ever after begins with us.

Question 2

Are 3 videographers too many?

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Absolutely not! In fact, having three cinematographers brings so many awesome benefits. This team approach lets us capture a bunch of different angles, ensuring your special day is documented in the most awesome way possible. It's like a stress-buster too, making the whole experience smoother and more enjoyable for everyone involved. We've heard of solo cinematographers missing big moments like the first kiss, having to do reenactments and all. Luckily, that wasn't us! We're all about reliability. Compared to photographers, we require more equipment and need to focus on more than just a single image per click. We need to consider audio, lighting that's not made by a flash, and large files that can take up to 1 to even 2 terabytes of storage per wedding.

Question 3

Can we create custom packages?

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Yes we can, while we believe our packages provide everything you may need, we know you might have some ideas or requirments that we have not included. We are happy to work with you and create that perfect package to suit your wedding. 
Examples: multiple day weddings, longer form films, additional hours, additional videographers etc.

Question 4

How long until we receive our film?

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We understand that time is of the essence and that you want to relive those magical moments while they are still fresh in your memories. That's why we ensure to complete the first teaser trailer within 14 days. We will send this video to you via digital transfer. After that it will take us a bit more time to edit your final 3-5 minute wedding film, we generally have everything completed within the month, though during peak season it could take max up to 2 months. For videos over 10 minutes, we aim to deliver within 2 to 3 months.

Question 5

Do we need to provide a meal?

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Yes, providing a meal for our team is appreciated. Our crew works diligently from the morning preparations through to the end of the reception, which can extend into the late evening. Having a meal available ensures that our team stays energized and focused on capturing every important moment. If our team needs to leave the venue to find food, it could potentially affect the filming schedule. Venues often offer a discounted rate for vendor meals, so be sure to check with your venue coordinator about this option.

Question 6

Are there any travel fees?

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We measure the distance of travel from both Melbourne and Geelong CBD depending on which side of town the wedding will be held. Within 35km of either CBD transport is included, we charge a travel fee per km further than 35km from Melbourne or Geelong CBD.

Question 7

How will the wedding videographers work with our photographer?

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We recognise the equal significance of wedding photos and films. When working with your chosen photography team, we ensure seamless collaboration. We can recommend photographers we've worked with before and also offer combined photo and video packages with select photographers.

Question 8

Can we meet up before the wedding?

Accepted Answer

Yes, absolutely! It's important for us to meet and get to know each other better. Go through all the details of your wedding day and make sure we understand your vision and you understand ours. We are happy to meet in person or a video call, whatever works best for you.

Question 9

How will you be dressed on the day?

Accepted Answer

We like to be comfortable while working. Usually, we wear “dress smart”, or nice black polo shirts which ensures we blend in with your wedding guests, and so our presence is as non-intrusive as possible.

Question 10

Do we receive a preview and can we make changes?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! You get one free revision. After that, additional major revisions may incur a cost. If additional revisions are something small such as removing a single shot or changing some text, we generally don't charge for something that small. We provide a link via Vimeo, Google Drive or YouTube for previews.

Question 11

Can we choose our own music for the edit?

Accepted Answer

Yes, absolutely! We understand the importance of personalising your project, and music plays a significant role in creating the right atmosphere. We can provide you a link to our music library where you can search for your perfect song. Please note, our music library contains royalty free music which we pay a license to use. We try to avoid using mainstream copyrighted music.

Question 12

Are you insured?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We have public liability insurance.

Question 13

Do we supply raw footage?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for a small fee. Please review the addons on our packages (https://www.happilyeverafterweddingfilms.com.au/packages)page.

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