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A Scenic Testament To Your Wedding Day at Avington Park Estate

Marry in 150 acres of beautiful stately wedded bliss. As a recommended wedding videographer for the Avington Park venue, Gaetano Di Giacomo Media Production are delighted to have created elegant wedding films within their substantial grounds.

Avington Park Estate is a country home set within 150 acres of its own historic parkland. You will find this sprawling estate filled with woodland, meadows, and well-tended gardens, just to the east of Winchester, within the Itchen Valley. The home itself once housed King Charles II – so marrying here means you are following in the footsteps of royalty.

Situated inside its own valley, this country manor home is set amid the picturesque English countryside. Billed as a home which encapsulates sophisticated elegance, the grounds are both modern and vast. Choose between the historic manor or stay in the on-site apartments.

Enjoy the amenities of a country estate on the days leading up to your wedding and hire an award-winning wedding videographer to capture it for you. Go clay pigeon shooitng or practice archery. Entertain your wedding guests in preparation for the main event – then marry under chandeliers and elegant high ceilings.

Exploring the Avington Park Wedding Venue

Boundless options prevail when you marry in the seamless elegance of this countryside estate. Escape the hustle and bustle of city-based wedding venues by heading to the countryside for an atmospheric wedding ceremony. Enjoy the stately bedrooms, elegantly decorated for even the highest of society.

Activities at Avington Park Estate include foraging classes, fishing, archery lessons, boating, and even wild swimming sessions. Get out into the forest or explore the beautiful gardens, all with your loved one and your favourite wedding videographer in tow.

Avington has the oldest fishery in the UK. Only a short drive from London city Centre, this property features its own boating lake and gorgeous event spaces. Hire ballrooms and regal rooms fit for royalty. Suitable for a wellness retreat as much as it is a wedding, this well-decorated, tasteful estate is idyllic and pleasurable. It’s exactly the right place to hold a traditional English country wedding.

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Choose Luxurious Hampshire Country Homes for a Classical Wedding

Winchester itself has a cathedral which is famous the world over. Built during medieval times, it was once the foundation of the pilgrims which travelled to the city. Winchester College is the oldest continuously running school in the country – and where better to marry than in a centre of education?

Country wedding venues do not get more classical than this. Top off the perfect garden or indoor ceremony with the ideal meal at the lakeside café. Plan for a forest picnic or enjoy pub grub – but whatever you do, do it with the quintessential naturalness you find only in the quiet rural steadings of Hampshire.

Create a Scenic Testament To Your Wedding Day with Gaetano Di Giacomo Wedding Videography

A luxury wedding venue requires a luxurious level of wedding videographer. To capture your big day from start to finish – moment to moment – and truly trust a professional – make your wedding videographer Gaetano Di Giacomo Media Productions. When only the finest will do.

Allow Gaetano Di Giacomo wedding videographer to bring his expertise to your service to capture every enchantment of your big day. Celebrate in luxurious style with beautiful bouquets, floral backdrops, and the quaint English countryside at your feet.

Do you dream of a country wedding? If so make it unique, ethereal, and timeless just like Waddesdon.

Contact Gaetano Di Giacomo Wedding Videographers for your wedding at Avington Park Estate.

A Spectacular Ceremony at The Dairy at Waddesdon

If you meander down to the Dairy on the Waddesdon Manor Estate you will happen upon a building which once earned the title of being the most charming in Britain. This picturesque wedding venue can house a whole wedding party sitting or standing, offering an elegant, floral, and often festive approach to wedding themes.

Gaetano Di Giacomo Media Production were honoured and privileged to attend a wedding here in our capacity as UK and Italy based wedding videographers. With years of experience in crafting idyllic wedding films, Gaetano Di Giacomo has attended ceremonies in many beautiful wedding venues in southern England.

With an exceptional wedding cake installation completed by an artist: this wedding at the Dairy at Waddesdon was one in a million.

The Wedding Cake at Waddesdon

Waddesdon Events have a strikingly special touch to them which other venues don’t quite muster. Part of the magic of marrying in these fragrant rooms comes from Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos. Her inspired installation is of a wedding cake, playful, symbiotic, and dedicated to the estate as a temple of love.

The Wedding Cake is both a romantic haven decorated in baroque fashion and inspired by the 18th century Rothschild garden pavilions. Nestled inside a forest clearing, this beauteous artistic sculpture makes for unique, original wedding videos and photos that will be the envy of your friends.

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The dairy at Waddesdon: Wonderful Weddings (With Extra Cake)

The Dairy at Waddesdon is a fine place to marry, with various rooms offering different delights. It sports vaulted ceilings, a buttery with a sublime outer courtyard, an artistic dining room and a terrace for late night drinks – or for wedding breakfasts.

The Dairy has rooms with views over its own lake, inside its own enchanting forest. Say your vows at twilight, under the eaves of the trees, or have an outdoor seated ceremony in the large courtyard. Take spectacular pictures in the Wintergarden room – where everything is made of sparkling glass.

Choose between elegant halls suitable for 150 seated guests or up to 250 standing guests or gather your guests around a cosy fireplace for an autumnal wedding – just as our couple enjoyed.

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Wedding Videography at The Dairy at Waddesdon

This former dairy represents an intriguing, whimsical place to exchange vows with the love of your life. Situated just outside this entrancing little village, the estate lies north west of Aylesbury, within easy reach of Oxfordshire. The venue offers fantastic opportunities for wedding films which feature the Chiltern Hills, the Vale of Aylesbury, and the scenic grounds of the estate itself.

Allow Gaetano Di Giacomo wedding videographer to bring his expertise to your service to capture every enchantment of your big day. Celebrate in luxurious style with beautiful bouquets, floral backdrops, and the quaint English countryside at your feet.

Do you dream of a country wedding? If so make it unique, ethereal, and timeless just like Waddesdon.

Contact Gaetano Di Giacomo Media Production for Whimsical Wedding Videography in Buckinghamshire.

Villa di Ulignano – A magical destination wedding in Volterra, Tuscany.

We were delighted to film this magic wedding at Villa di Ulignano, Volterra, in Tuscany.

Marrying here is the epitome of fantasy wedding style. The 17th century villa is both charming and grand. It gives perfect views out over the rolling hills from its hilltop estate. Languidly sprawled in the green hills of Italy, the villa has its own pool, a cinema room, and makes for an excellent place to get married.

As a wedding venue the Villa di Ulignano has a lot to offer. It is the perfect combination of old world charm and modern soul. From the beautiful sandstone walls to the gorgeous greenery of your own private estate, there are photo opportunities around every corner, romance in every nook.

Villa di Ulignano: A World Class Wedding Venue

The old world meets new feeling of the Villa is echoed by the gentle location, ambling atop its own hillside and perched between the three cities of Pisa, Siena and Florence. This wedding venue is mainly open air but can seat 100 guests in the wet weather, too. This is not something common to Italian wedding venues, who tend to marry outdoors.

The venue staff at Villa di Ulignano can arrange your catering, welcome any suppliers of your choice, and can provide accommodation for 22+4 people in the main villa and 8+3 people in the adjacent refurbished barn. There are other accommodations within a ten minute drive or a five minute walk.

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A Magical Ceremony in a Magical Place

As a wedding videographer who has a working knowledge of this villa and its gorgeous grounds, Gaetano Di Giacomo Media Productions can use it to its best advantage to produce stunning wedding films, tailored to you and your significant other.

Exchange your vows out in the open, before the hills and rolling, lush valleys of Italy. Enjoy a Tuscany sunset from the veranda, or spend the morning after your wedding lounging poolside, relaxing after the exuberance of your big day.

Most of all, hire a wedding videographer who is both known and trusted in England and in Italy. Gaetano Di Giacomo Media Productions have covered weddings from Tuscany to London, with a base in both places. To this day, we have created timeless, fantastical, and exceptional wedding videos for hundreds of couples across Europe. Allow us to turn our expertise to your Tuscany, Italy, or destination wedding.

A Wedding Film as a True Testament to Commitment

Creating a wedding film which captures those secret moments shared is like making a documentary about your lives together. These first steps, once captured on film, can never be forgotten. A wedding film is an opportunity to capture those first few hours as man and wife, or otherwise.

Where better to create this testament to commitment than at the Villa di Ulignano near Volterra? This is a dream home with a panoramic park, a beautifully tended back garden, a sauna, gym, and games room – you could not want for anything here. All you must bring is the bliss.

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Relais Villa Vittoria – Destination Weddings on Lake Como

Looking to elope in the next year or so? A wedding in the Relais Villa Vittoria in Lake Como could be ideal. A destination wedding in Italy requires an Italian speaking wedding videographer to capture those memories. Gaetano Di Giacomo Media Productions can help.

Along the gently lapping shores of the banks of Lake Como, you will find the Relais Villa Vittoria. This boutique hotel provides an intimate setting for a romantic wedding day. It is the perfect place to join two families together in a destination wedding from the UK to Italy.

The hotel itself is a 19th century villa with a reputation for attracting world-famous celebrities. It is renowned for the exceptional number of proposals which take place here each year. If your partner has planned a trip to the Relais Villa Vittoria, you could be hearing wedding bells in your future.

And when you do? Don’t forget that Gaetano Di Giacomo Media Production have knowledge of this venue, having previous experience of filming a wedding in this enchanting venue.

An Adventure Inside The Relais Villa Vittoria

Why choose to marry in this beautiful boutique hotel? Asides from the charm, greenery, and breath-taking views of the Italian countryside, there are multiple reasons why couples choose to celebrate their big day at the Relais Villa Vittoria. Some features you expect, such as daily housekeeping and free Wi-Fi, and others are hidden gems which will enhance your celebration.

You and your guests can rent rooms inside the hotel, marry here and stay here. The villa sports private gardens which we can use to create picturesque shots, take aerial and drone film footage in, and use the colours and blooms within. The hotel has a lake view terrace where breakfast is served, and offers an infinity pool, a private dock on the lake, and the use of kayaks and bicycles.

Ideal for the active couple, exploring the Relais Villa Vittoria is an adventure. From romantic dinners, getaway picnics, and options for elopement – this secret villa in Lake Como is fast becoming the perfect place to propose… and to marry in.

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Wedding Videography in Lake Como

Creating wedding videos in Lake Como has become a standard – yet delightful – practice at Gaetano Di Giacomo Media Productions. Wedding videography in this part of the Italian countryside encompasses views of rolling green hills, of vineyards with fat grapes ripe on the vine, and of the sweet scent of jasmine in the evening air. As professionals in the art of filmmaking, our team can capture that picturesque backdrop, as well as those hidden glances which make a wedding day so special.

Expert Wedding Videography For a Fantastic Venue

Getting married in an eloquent villa on the shores of Lake Como is picture perfect – so you need the perfect pictures and wedding film to go with it. Do your big day justice by hiring English speaking Italian photographer Gaetano Di Giacomo as your expert wedding videographer at Relais Villa Vittoria. Capture those tiny moments which come together to make a successful celebration and immortalise it on film.

Reach out today to create a film of your dream wedding in Italy!

Elegant Wedding Videography in Villa Il Pozzo, Tuscany

Marrying in style this year? Booking your wedding venue for next? Consider Villa Il Pozzo in Tuscany where Gaetano Di Giacomo Media Productions had the delight of performing wedding videography for an illustrious summer wedding in 2024.

Marrying at the Villa Il Pozzo is a unique wedding experience for everyone involved. Enchanting, set against a picturesque backdrop, and a working winery – this wedding venue is the perfect place to say your vows.

The Villa Il Pozzo presents an immaculate independent farmhouse for you and your guests to reside in during the wedding. The winery is inside the Chianti region of Tuscany, and you have access to the wine cellar run by the Gori family during your stay. There is also a wine shop so that you can have commemorative bottles from your very own vintage, made the year you married.

This stunning Tuscany villa has views out over the vineyards, fields, and green hills of Italy. It is a wedding venue associated with serenity, tranquillity, and finery. Be sure to hire a wedding videographer who speaks Italian for this destination wedding. It will make the process of creating a timely testament to your love far easier.

Marry Your Love at the Villa Il Pozzo

What makes the Villa Il Pozzo such a wonderful wedding venue? The uniqueness of being wed on a winery estate. Enjoy a fairytale-style, whimsical wedding day under the eaves of the olive trees. Enjoy an intimate ceremony on the grounds, in the gardens, or amidst the neat rows of vines.

Villa Il Pozzo is unpretentiously grand. There is a full complement of staff, the option for a wedding co-ordinator in-house, and options to enjoy your wedding celebration in the trees, by the pool, or on the threshing floor. The venue can also provide floral arrangements, catering, and even bottles of wine with personalised labels.

When you do marry your love in an Italian destination wedding then you need a wedding videographer who speaks both languages. Gaetano Di Giacomo Media Productions are run by Gaetano himself, a native Italian who lives between Italy and the UK.

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A Destination Wedding at Villa Il Pozzo

This is not the first time that Gaetano Di Giacomo Media Productions have been called to create a film of a destination wedding in Tuscany. The Villa Il Pozzo is another gorgeous villa situated in the lush, verdant garden area of Italy.
Celebrate your wedding in the beautiful little church of San Lazzaro in nearby Lucardo or have a civil ceremony in the palazzo. Whatever your whimsical wishes, the Villa Il Pozzo is the perfect setting for true romance.

Capture Your Villa Il Pozzo Wedding on Film

Gaetano di Giacomo is a native Italian and English speaker. He has had the delight of working with wedding planners and couples to create stunning wedding day videography which truly records those big moments. Capture your Villa Il Pozzo wedding in timeless elegance with a wedding video which remembers every glance, every smile, and every moment of the love you share.

Gaetano Di Giacomo is a wedding videographer and photographer of distinction, renowned for our unique blend of documentary and editorial styles. Preserve the smallest, most endearing moments from your big day by allowing Gaetano Di Giacomo to create a picture-perfect, romantic documentary wedding film.

Contact us for expert destination and documentary wedding videography in London, Italy, and beyond. We’d love to hear from you.

Marry at the Pennard House Wedding Venue: A Sensational Somerset Country Estate

Billed as one of Somerset’s hidden treasures, Pennard House is a Grade II listed wedding venue set inside 180 acres of woodlands and meadows.

Elegant and picturesque, Pennard House is a Georgian period home with its own meticulously maintained gardens. Ideal for private functions, this wedding venue in the somerset countryside will see each of your guest smiling as they make their way down the ambling driveway.

As a purveyor of fine wedding videography in and around London, Gaetano Di Giacomo Media Production are regularly in attendance at this grand country establishment. From stealing moments together in the conservatory to aerial drone footage of the ivy-coated walls – we know how to give full coverage to your wedding celebration, giving you the chance to remember it forever in 4K video quality

Introducing Pennard House: A Georgian House in Rural Somerset

Pennard House offers couples the chance to have the countryside wedding that they dream of. Close enough to the capital to be a great getaway wedding destination, this sophisticated wedding venue is licensed for civil ceremonies, should you wish to spend your whole day enjoying the grounds and facilities.

The management at Pennard House offer a totally tailor-made package in that they want couples to have a blank canvas to plan against. They will offer helpful suggestions and accommodate to your wishes. There is a bridal suite inclusive of chandeliers, a garden view, and a roll-top bath – the perfect place to linger for a few days after the wedding.

A Private Wedding Venue Fit For Royalty

Have you always dreamed of a romantic church wedding? Does a stately home in the countryside sound like your dream wedding? Pennard House meets both of these expectations.

Enjoy the fragrant floral scents drifting in from the gardens as you marry in the pavilion. Picture the apple orchards, blossoms landing on your hair as you say your vows. Walk down the aisle for real in the old village church, which sits at the bottom of the garden.

This family-owned wedding venue in Somerset invites you to treat their home as your own during your stay. Recommended by Vogue, Marie Clare, and The English House magazine, this is the dreamy-yet-stylish location trendsetters have been searching for.

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Getting Married at Pennard House

The recent wedding we attended here began with bubbles and a roll-top bath in the bridal suite. Gaetano di Giacomo Media Production arrived early, allowing us to capture the table settings, dresses and suits, floral arrangements, and other little wedding touches before the guests arrived.

The stylish ceremony took place in the gardens, with an outdoor wedding venue option here in the right weather. Guests can choose between a wedding in the on-site church or inside the house itself.

Imagine your loved ones gathered close to share in the precious memories you will make here. Imagine a floral arch underneath the boughs of the English forest, on the edges of wheat fields, or amongst the flowers.

Now imagine that you have a world-rated photographer and videographer in the background, capturing every moment that you miss so you can watch it back later, remembering those good times.

Create a Masterful Wedding Video Which Captures the Essence of Your Wedding Celebration

Being an award-winning wedding videographer with experience of this venue, Gaetano di Giacomo and his team can create timeless images which capture the truly magical moments of your Pennard House wedding.

Contact us today for expert, quality filmography on your wedding day.

Explore Palazzo Avino for Deluxe Wedding Venues on the Amalfi Coast

The height of fashion and immaculate taste, a wedding at the Palazzo Avino is truly the best of the best. Marry here in five-start-elegance, taking advantage of the lobster and martini bar, the Michelin Star restaurant, and the limousine or helicopter service.

If you dream of an Italian destination wedding set against the crystal-clear waters of the Amalfi Coast, then consider the premiere rated Palazzo Avino as your luxury wedding venue.

Say “I do” while the sunset blazes pinks and yellows into the sky above the sea. Exchange vows in an intimately private 12^th century villa, consistently voted as one of the best hotels in the world.

The Seriously Stunning Palazzo Avino Wedding Venue

Those who seek a truly tailored wedding day experience should consider a trip to Italy. The Palazzo Avino is a former private residence which features 33 rooms and 10 suites. With an outdoor heated pool and a one-star Michelin restaurant on-site, perks include a sun deck, hydro pool, 24-hour room service, and an average ratio of two employees per room.

From an elopement with your nearest and dearest to a grandiose wedding with all the trimmings, the Palazzo Avino offers finery you are unlikely to see elsewhere. Not only do you have this beautiful hotel to use for your wedding photographs, but you also have the exquisite Amalfi Coast at your disposal.

If romance, gorgeous sunsets, and palatial rooms are important to creating your dream wedding, then an Italian destination wedding at the Palazzo Avino can fulfil your hearts’ desire.

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The World Famous Amalfi Coast for Your Destination Wedding

The Amalfi Coast was made famous for the production of the Italian liqueur Limoncello. This palate cleanser dwarfs in comparison to the lavish, mountainous backdrops which fall away to the sea here, silhouetted against the beautiful blue skies.

Imagine getting married amid the famous terraced gardens of the coastline or visit Atrani – the smallest town in Italy. Take a few days after your wedding to honeymoon here, enjoying the Duomo di Amalfi or walking the path of the Gods. With endless options for reclining in the Italian sun after the ceremony, it’s no wonder that a destination wedding in Italy on the Amalfi Coast is the highest of the high in terms of good taste.

Award-Winning Destination Wedding Videographer in Italy

An Italian wedding in as magnificent a setting as the Palazzo Avino deserves an award-winning Italian wedding videographer capable of capturing every elegant moment. As a renowned destination wedding videographer, Gaetano Di Giacomo Media work between London and the UK, offering you the best of both worlds when it comes to Amalfi Coast wedding videography.

With sumptuousness as standard, Gaetano Di Giacomo Media Production LTD are delighted to be a recommended wedding videographer at the Palazzo Avino. Working together, both venue and videographer have captured the affluence every Italian wedding deserves.

Whether you choose the valleys of Amalfi or a country manor wedding venue in the UK, let Gaetano Di Giacomo handle the wedding videography and photography on your behalf. Contact us today to discuss your needs and start planning your amazing Italian destination wedding.

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Videography – Gaetano Di Giacomo Media Production LTD

Wedding Planner – Ester Chianelli Italian Wedagency

Photography – Carolina Serafini Photographer

Venue – Palazzo Avino

Luxurious Country Hotel Weddings in Winchester at Lainston House

Marrying in the heritage home at the end of a lime tree avenue is dream-come-true for those who chose Lainston House as their wedding venue.

As wedding videographers of distinction, Gaetano Di Giacomo Media Production are one of the recommended suppliers at Lainston House. As such, we have been thrilled to attend the joy-filled weddings of cherished clients. Ideal for an autumn wedding and perfectly picturesque in the spring and summer months, this is a year-round luxurious wedding venue in Winchester which is full of potential for your future lives together.

We were recently invited to capture and immortalize the wedding between Anusha and Niranjan at Lainston House. What followed was a lovely ceremony against the backdrop of an enchanting country manor. The perfect setting to celebrate their love.

Introducing Lainston House: A Wonderful Winchester Wedding Venue

Marrying in front of your closest loved ones is a heartfelt way to share your special day with those who matter most. Sparsholt has a population of less than one thousand people – meaning you get the quiet, remote-yet-civilised atmosphere of village life.

Imagine the scent of the wood burning stoves and elegant fireplaces drifting on the summer breeze. Imagine exchanging vows amid the natural flowers in the garden, or in the grander rooms of the house itself.

Magnificently decorated, this country house in historic Hampshire offers an ethereal alternative to a city wedding venue. Lainston House goes beyond rustic charm, with floral arrangements, fairy lights, and everything you could wish for if you were to close your eyes and have your fairy godmother deliver your wish of a dream wedding venue.

With its illustrious history as a glamorous country escape and a backdrop for films like The Golden Compass and Downton Abbey, Hedsor House has charmed Londoners and international guests alike since the 1920s. Its beauty and grand

Anusha and Niranjan’s Intimate Wedding Ceremony at Lainston House

Anusha and Niranjan’s luxury wedding was a dazzling spectacle, combining bright whites and the floral notes of the sumptuous gardens to marry in style. It unfolded over a perfect afternoon in the English countryside. Amidst the rolling hills and nestled in a small Hampshire village, the couple exchanged their vows in front of the most important people in their lives. The joyful celebration could be summated in the wedding vows each wrote for the other. Love like theirs is life changing. You need a venue to match that miracle.

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Getting Married at Lainston House

Situated in Sparsholt, Winchester, this venue has all the orchestrations of an idyllic countryside wedding. The small village vibe makes a breathtaking background accompanied by the sound of birdsong, where couples marry amid the floral bushes in the gardens at Lainston House.

Lainston House has those pointed features reminiscent of a European Castle. There are opportunities for forever-photographs at the end of the avenue of lime trees, under the gazebo in the 63 acre garden, or in the grand hall lit by candlelight.

The Avenue, the in-house restaurant, is famous for wedding breakfasts. The venue has a helipad should you wish to make an elevated entrance. Other features include a capacity of 120 people 50 available bedrooms, and options of exclusivity for the event, Lainston House is a revered choice for those who want to marry amongst their close friends, family, and favourites.

Create a Stunning Testament to Your Wedding Day Through World-Class Wedding Videography

As an award-winning videographer using state-of-the-art equipment and skilled drone footage, Gaetano Di Giacomo Media are a recommended wedding videographer at this eloquent wedding venue. Lainston House is a jewel in the crown of English stately homes and we are proud to be one of their recommended wedding videographers and photographers.

Contact us today to discuss how to bring forth the magic of your wedding day to immortalise it on film.

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Videography – Gaetano Di Giacomo Media Production LTD
Photography – Catherine Carter Weddings
Venue – Lainston House
Flowers and Decorations – Arcade Flowers

Is Wedding Videography Worth It?

Are you wavering over the decision to hire a wedding videographer for your special day? Here’s everything you need to consider before booking.

Wedding videos offer a lasting legacy, encapsulating those fleeting, romantic moments that photographs alone might miss. They provide a comprehensive memory of your celebration, capturing the essence and details that make your wedding uniquely yours. Alternatively, you might consider skipping professional videography, opting instead to rely on friends and family to document the day.

At Gaetano Di Giacomo Media Production, we’ve captured hundreds of weddings on film, from grand countryside estates and traditional church ceremonies to modern city venues. The most common question we have heard from potential clients over the years is:

“Should we invest in a wedding videographer?”

This blog intends to answer the question, once and for all.

Common Concerns About Wedding Videography

Throughout our years creating sophisticated wedding films for clients in both the UK and Italy, we have encountered numerous questions regarding our exemplary wedding videos. As well as being asked if clients should invest in a wedding videographer, we also encounter concerns which go hand-in-hand with the nature of the work.

Is Wedding Video Intrusive?

Absolutely not. As highly skilled wedding videographers, Gaetano Di Giacomo Media Production ensures our presence is discreet, never detracting from the splendor of your day. We adeptly capture the moments you might miss—the venue setup, pristine table settings, floral arrangements, and those charged moments of anticipation as the bride and groom prepare.

While our videographer might be in the room, they operate with such subtlety that you’ll hardly notice them, seamlessly moving from one moment to the next, allowing you to focus fully on your celebration.

Will you watch the video enough to justify expense?

Your wedding video will stand as a timeless testament to the love you shared with friends and family for years to come. You can upload it to a shared family photo album so that everyone can view it again and again. It’s an heirloom that can be enjoyed repeatedly, accessible for generations—even when you’re 95, sharing your love story with your great-grandchildren.

Does that justify the expense? We leave it to you to decide.

Will you regret not having a wedding video?

Gaetano Di Giacomo Media Production has a long history in the wedding industry, both as wedding photographers and filmmakers. On average, around two-thirds of our photography clients later express regret over not having a wedding video. In fact, the need was so great that we switched our main focus to wedding videography to compensate.

The Value of Wedding Videography

Wedding videographers bring a unique value to your wedding day, which goes beyond what photography can capture. An expert wedding videographer like Gaetano Di Giacomo Media Production can capture moments and unspoken emotions that might otherwise missed.

The look of love between the bride’s mother and herself. An unknown glance filled with sheer happiness across the decorative room during the meal. A wedding videographer captures two families sharing love and laughter, coming together as one unit ready to support the new marriage. The intricate details, from the shimmer of the decor to the vibrancy of the flowers, are immortalized in video form, offering a dynamic and rich narrative that still photographs can’t fully convey.

We estimate that around 75% of married couples regret not hiring a professional videographer, a sentiment often solidified when they witness the captivating films produced for other couples.

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Why Couples Regret Not Having a Wedding Videographer?

In our lifetimes, we’ve witnessed the transition from wedding photography to the era of wedding videography. Why has this shift occurred? Simply put, our parents and grandparents didn’t have the option of a wedding video in the same way as we do now.The older generations lacked the modern options available now, leading to widespread regrets. Just ask your grandmother!

The internet is filled with testimonials from couples lamenting their decision to forego wedding videography, particularly for moments that held deep personal significance. One bride on the Wedding Wire forum commented that she regretted not having a professional recording of their first dance. Similarly, numerous individuals have shared stories of disappointment when relying on friends and family for videography, only to be let down by the results.

The sentiment echoes on Hitched forum, with one bride mentioning not having the videographer at her wedding was her biggest regret of all.

Remember that post-wedding anxiety is a real thing. You can fret about your regrets so much that it gets in the way of your life. Brides magazine has a helpful article on post-wedding anxiety here should you be experiencing discomfort.

How To Choose the Right Wedding Videographer?

To choose the right wedding videographer, the key consideration ought to be style. When you choose someone to make your wedding video, you need someone who knows what they are doing. The professional is skilled in capturing, editing, and directing your footage. They will create a story which tells the world about your big day. The style they do this in should always match your vision. After all, it is your celebration to commemorate.

To ensure you find a wedding videographer who mirrors your style, consider the following tips:

Seek a videographer who invests time to discuss and fully grasp your vision for the ideal wedding video.
Opt for someone with a robust portfolio, showcasing years of experience in crafting high-quality wedding films.
Look for a wedding videographer who is easy going. Personality clashes can ruin what should be a wonderful event.
Choose a videographer who demonstrates a genuine commitment to understanding and bringing your vision to life.
Hire a wedding videographer who is willing to travel if you wish to marry abroad.

And remember to ask to see previous examples of their work.

Learn everything you need to know about wedding videography with our ultimate guide here!

Maximising Your Investment

Choosing to hire a wedding videographer is an investment in preserving your memories. To ensure you maximise this investment, consider the following tips and tricks:

Opt for Package Deals

Opting for a comprehensive package that includes wedding videography, drone footage, setup shots, candid day-of footage, and post-production editing offers the best value. It simplifies the process, giving you peace of mind that all aspects of capturing your day are covered. Some videographers might offer budget-friendly options within their packages.

Select The Appropriate Video Length

A shorter video means a smaller bill from your videographer. A longer video covers more of your special occasion and truly captures the day. Align your choice with your budget and preferences.

One Videographer Might Be Enough

There is no need to hire more than one wedding videographer if you have a small to medium-sized wedding. Grand displays require grander wedding video packages. The more lavish the event, the more angles you will need to cover. Consider the scale of your event when deciding on the number of videographers.

Consider DIY Editing

If you possess video editing skills, you might consider editing the footage yourself. This could reduce costs, but be mindful that professional editing contributes significantly to the overall quality and impact of your wedding film. Consider this as a budget option only if you are confident in your editing abilities and willing to put in the hours of work.

A Wedding Videographer Captures the Magic

A wedding videographer can offer you a package that aligns with both your budget and needs. They will show up on your wedding day, take the footage they need, and create a gorgeous, elegant wedding video which is completely tailored to you. By choosing a professional over entrusting this crucial task to a relative with a camera, you safeguard yourself from potential disappointment. Otherwise, like a full 75% of all married couples, you may come to regret it.

Interested in hiring a professional wedding videographer? We cater to weddings both in the UK and abroad. Contact Gaetano Di Giacomo Media Production today to book an expert to create a wedding day masterpiece on your behalf.

Complete Guide To Wedding Videography For Couples

Considering hiring a wedding videographer to capture your big day on film? This guide on what to expect from your wedding videographer will help you navigate through the confusion and make the right choice.

At Gaetano Di Giacomo Media Production, wedding videography is our forte. With years of experience and countless classic wedding films to our name, we’re ideally positioned to guide you through the process of hiring a wedding videographer who can beautifully cover your wedding day.

Wedding videographers capture the magical essence that makes each wedding special. They provide a timeless reminder to the couple and their loved ones of the celebration of two families coming together. They capture those little moments that you just can’t quite manage to capture in a photograph.

Read on to discover the beauty of wedding videography and learn how you can capture a little bit of that magic for yourself.

What is Wedding Videography?

Wedding videography is the term we use to describe the entire process of creating the wedding video of a client’s big day. It involves multiple tasks, making it a significant endeavour best left to professionals. An amateur cannot achieve the level of excellence your wedding deserves.

A wedding videographer – a specialist in creating quality wedding videos – will undertake multiple tasks, including:

Initial meeting to discuss your venue, dates, and expectations
Consultation before the event to discuss your vision and ongoing throughout
Travel to and from the venue
Bring specialist camera equipment with them to your wedding
They will show up early to capture the setup of your venue
Record your guests arriving
Record the parties getting ready
Record the event itself, the grounds, the party, the meal, and any other celebrations
Do follow-up work and ongoing consultations until the final edit is settled upon and produced

After the wedding, the videographer will then offer an editing service where they will spend hours turning that raw footage into the specific style of wedding video which you require.

Don’t forget that the videographer does extra work for different styles, such as interviewing guests for a documentary-style wedding or buying their own props to make the photos more interesting.

The Different Styles of Wedding Video

There are different styles of wedding videos to familiarise yourself with so that you can make an informed decision about what style you’d like.

The Cinematic Wedding Masterpeice

For those desiring swooping aerial footage, creative shots that make everything appear epic, and wedding films that resemble action movies, a fully cinematic style experience is ideal. Think Hollywood, glamour, and sensational shots.

The Wedding Trailer

Enhance your cinematic wedding video with a thirty-second teaser trailer, capturing the essence and pivotal moments in a compact form. Opt for a slightly longer two-minute version to capture the essence, the main moment, and little else. This shorter wedding trailer video can be a cost-effective option for weddings on a budget.

The Storytelling Video

At Gaetano Di Giacomo Media Production, storytelling wedding videos are our speciality. We see every wedding video as a chance to narrate a beautiful love story on film. Recount your love as the romance that it is and let us tell your story. Read more about our storytelling style here.

The Traditional Wedding Film

A traditional wedding video style will echo many of those which you have already come across, as posted by family and friends. It covers the event, the I do’s, and the guests. It suitably records everything it needs to. For those who cherish nostalgia, a vintage-style wedding video fits perfectly within this traditional framework.

The Documentary Wedding Video

True to its name, a documentary-style wedding video meticulously documents your wedding day. You can choose to document the lead up to the event or you can choose to document that one day. Either way, this takes a magic-tinged-factual approach to the wedding video craft.

Wedding Animations!

Coming right out of the left wing to strike us all with an alternative, some couples are opting to have an animation made on their wedding day instead of a video. This creative alternative, brought to life by a digital animator, adapts one of the above styles into an animated format. It’s a fun alternative for those who hate to be on camera.

The Benefits of Hiring a Wedding Videographer

Underestimating the benefits of securing a professional wedding videographer is a common oversight. Opting to cut costs by entrusting this role to a friend or relative often leads to missed moments and, in worst-case scenarios, lost footage or not hitting the record button!

When you hire a professional wedding videographer, you eliminate much of this potential negativity. Experts use multiple cameras and different angles to ensure your big moment is fully covered. They have professional equipment, specially made for the task at hand. An iPhone has a wonderful camera but it cannot be in three places at once, and neither can your buddy Joe.

Other benefits of hiring an expert wedding videographer include:

Your wedding day, captured in full motion, allowing you to revisit those once-in-a-lifetime moments.
See parts of your wedding you might have missed, like your partner’s morning preparations and the anticipation they felt.
A high-quality video becomes a treasured keepsake for your entire family, enjoyable for years and generations to come.
A high quality video is a true testament to the class and love of the day.
Proudly share your wedding day on social media, knowing the quality reflects the day’s beauty and emotion.
You have a brilliant souvenir.
You can relive both the emotions and your vows again and again, until death do you part.

Are you trying to decide whether it’s worth having a videographer at your wedding? Here’s everything you need to consider to make an informed decision.

How To Choose Your Wedding Videographer

Selecting the right wedding videographer is crucial to ensuring your special day is captured just the way you envision it. Begin by exploring portfolios of potential videographers. These collections showcase their finest work, offering insight into their style and the quality you can expect for your own wedding. Make a list of the things you like about some videos and the things you don’t like about others, and don’t be afraid to bring that list up during that initial consultation.

Consideration of your budget is essential, but equally important is choosing a videographer whose company you enjoy. After all, they will be a significant presence on your wedding day. Enquire about their videography styles, techniques, and the equipment they use, including the number of cameras they plan to utilise for your event. Finding a videographer who aligns with both your budget and personal style will ensure a seamless experience and a final product you’ll cherish.

Browse Gaetano di Giacomo Media Production Wedding Videography Portfolio here.

What To Discuss With Your Wedding Videographer

Begin the conversation by discussing budget and rates to understand what you can expect within your financial parameters. It’s important to clarify whether editing is included in their package and any special requirements they might have on the day, such as accommodation or meal breaks for all-day events.

Confirm whether your videographer is willing to travel to your venue and delve into the style of wedding video you envision. Asking how they plan to bring your vision to life can give you insight into their creative process and ensure they’re the right fit for you. Personality is another great pick. Don’t opt for a wedding videographer who talks over your ideas or ignores your needs. Look for someone who respects your ideas and is enthusiastic about making them come to life. They are executing your vision, so communication is key.

Lastly, remember to ask about additional services they might offer and to discuss what the final product will include.

Preparing For Your Wedding Day Videography

Wondering if there’s anything special you need to do to prepare for your wedding videographer? The good news is, preparing for their arrival is as straightforward as the process of hiring them. On your wedding day, you’ll be free to immerse yourself in the celebration, provided there’s a bit of preparation beforehand.

To ensure everything goes smoothly, your videographer will need a few key pieces of information:

A copy of your wedding day itinerary: This helps them plan where they need to be and when.

Pre-wedding meetings: A meeting or two before your big day is crucial to discuss your specific desires for the film and any particular moments you want to ensure are captured, like the exchange of vows.

Details on key moments: Highlighting parts of the wedding you especially want covered ensures these moments don’t go unnoticed.

With this information in hand and a clear itinerary for the day, your wedding videographer can arrive, set up, and start capturing your day’s special moments without requiring any direct oversight from you. This allows you to focus entirely on enjoying your day.

FAQs on Wedding Videography

These common questions might contain answers you seek about hiring a professional to create your wedding video. Read through these for answers, but don’t forget to contact Gaetano Di Giacomo Media Production about Wedding Videography if you have further questions which are not answered here.

Q) Do you cover my area?

A) Choosing a wedding videographer who doesn’t service your wedding region isn’t practical. As an international traveler based between Italy and the UK, Gaetano Di Giacomo is an expert in wedding videography, ready to journey to your wedding location and capture your big day.

Q) Do you use a drone to capture wedding footage?

A) Yes, we have a drone and can use it to capture breathtaking aerial footage of your wedding. To enable us to use a drone, we have to obtain ongoing permission from the CAA. For this reason, we class drone footage as an optional extra.

Q) I’m nervous about being on camera, how can we deal with this?

A) Each videographer has their approach to ease the couple’s nerves. In the most experienced cases, wedding videographers like Gaetano Di Giacomo operates discreetly, blending into the background to catch those genuine, fleeting moments—romantic glances and quiet gestures—you might not see otherwise. A videographer’s calming presence and complementary personality can greatly assist those feeling camera-shy.

Q) How much experience do you have in wedding videography?

A) In the world of wedding videos, experience is far better than education. The more weddings a videographer has filmed, the more adept they are at navigating unforeseen challenges on the day. It’s this experience that elevates a wedding film from ordinary to extraordinary. Trust only a specialist with such an important task.

Q) Do you offer package deals?

A) A package deal will include all the individual aspects of creating your wedding video. If you don’t want to worry about it at all, go for a full or deluxe experience. These packages allow you to truly ignore the cameras yet still receive a stunning wedding video.

Your wedding videographer may even have a package for those of you getting married on a budget.

Q) Will my wedding video be as good as the ones you have in your portfolio?

A) A wedding videographer of any experience will have a portfolio filled with their best work. Your wedding stands a chance to match or even surpass these examples. Discussing your ideas and preferences helps tailor a film that’s uniquely yours. Remember: the best ideas for wedding films come from those who created their own website footage.

Wedding Videography Requires an Expert

Your wedding videographer is responsible for making sure you receive a beautiful film which captures your wedding day. This task demands the expertise of a professional equipped with the right tools. They will record all the details, missed glances, romantic gestures, and little moments of your big day, then edit this into a film which you can enjoy for years to come.

Choosing the right videographer relies on your ability to do a little research. Explore portfolios, visit websites, and take advantage of free consultations to meet with potential videographers. Opt for a filmmaker whose personality resonates with yours and who demonstrates a clear proficiency in wedding videography.

If you follow these rules, you will find the ideal wedding videographer for you, every time you need one. But let us hope you only ever need to find them once!

You can contact Gaetano Di Giacomo Media Production today to book your wedding videography consultation in plenty of time for your big day.