The Next Big Thing?
Jan 25, 2010 Wedding Planning InstituteThe Next Big Thing: When it comes to weddings these few words are what every couple strives for. Wouldn’t it be great to start a trend? Jeff and Erin are one couple who are raising the Save-the-Date bar; who needs post cards and magnets when you can make a movie? Or, actually, a trailer for their movie, a.k.a. their wedding! (Perhaps they’ll follow up with a Dance Down the Aisle - remember this?) Some people may say these videos are annoying, but as wedding planners we know that friends and family would flip over something this cute. It would really help couples stand out, and it would be the perfect way to create anticipation for The Big Day!
A wedding is a big deal, and it should be treated as such. It’s the details that make weddings special, and you can’t get much more special than starring in your own epic feature! A certified wedding planner can help couples make their day even more special by introducing them to industry trends and by helping them bring their not-so-traditional ideas to life. Jeff and Erin created an action-movie trailer, but other couples may consider comedy, film-noir or even documentary-style trailers. Perhaps someone filmed their engagement. Maybe they’d like to include their wedding party in their save-the-date video. The possibilities are endless, and a certified wedding planner is just the person to help tap into couples’ creativity and alleviate their stress.
What do you think? Is this an up-and-coming trend? How could you help couples expand this idea and incorporate it into the overall theme of their wedding?
Tags: certified wedding planners, save the dates, Wedding Industry, Wedding Industry Trends, wedding traditions
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January 25th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
That is great! What a wonderful way to share the news and make it memorable.
January 25th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
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January 25th, 2010 at 10:46 pm
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January 26th, 2010 at 4:16 pm
Wow. That is pretty neat. I know a lot are making their own websites but this will catch on.
January 27th, 2010 at 9:20 am
This is a great way to not only send a lasting impression but also to cut down on costs. You don’t have to be a techie to do it either. There is a great camcorder called the “Flip” which is great for small projects and is reasonable in price. If you own a Mac, the imovie application is a great way to edit and add effects to your movie. And if you don’t want strangers watching your save the date you can make it accessible only to your family and friends and email them the link. I hope that we see more of this in the future!
February 1st, 2010 at 1:48 pm
This was a very cool video.
February 1st, 2010 at 1:48 pm
This is a very cool idea! Thanks for sharing!
February 21st, 2010 at 12:52 pm
This article inspires me to no longer turn down work for wedding videos. I’m going to repost this in my blog on how to create better internet video. Thanks for sharing!
February 21st, 2010 at 1:21 pm
[...] I’ve seen so many cheesy wedding videos with cheap graphics and awful transitions that I’ve had to be clear with people that I’m not a wedding videographer. Recently, however, I’ve been blown away by the incredibly high quality that wedding videos have taken. Before, when I heard talk of wedding video I think of the worst possible quality. But now, there’s almost been a 180-degree shift. Okay, yeah, I’ll say it: wedding video is actually cool. [...]
February 25th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
Between YouTube, Flickr, Mac’s iMovie, Evite, etc., there is plenty of opportunity to go viral with your wedding. I think it’s awesome that people are taking advantage of all the technology that’s out there. I do agree that there has lately been an overwhelming number of viral videos with “zany” brides and grooms dancing around. However, if it’s creative, original, and most importantly, showcases the true personality of the couple, then I say go for it!
And hey, going viral = going green!
March 30th, 2010 at 3:02 am
I think this is a very cool idea! Once I start my own wedding planning company I will definitely suggest this as an invitation! It is a great way to use technology in a fancy way and I am sure families and friends of the couple will especially like it!
Another good thing is that the video will always be there! A great way to go viral and show the couples personalities!
April 9th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
I LOVE THIS!!! Sooo creative. In this industry you have to be very creative and stay knowledgeable about current trends. Being a student of The Wedding Planning Institute I am learning that there are so many ways to do a certain thing.