Why Hybrid Wedding Coverage is the Perfect Solution
When planning your wedding, photography is a must—it’s how you’ll preserve the timeless moments, the emotions, and the beauty of your special day. But what about video?
A professionally filmed wedding video is an incredible keepsake, allowing you to relive your vows, hear the heartfelt speeches, and see the little moments you might have missed. However, hiring a dedicated video crew can feel out of reach for many couples due to the high price tag.
Why Professional Wedding Video Costs More
With a larger budget, investing in a full video production team makes complete sense. A professional wedding film includes:
Multiple videographers capturing every angle
High-quality audio recordings of vows and speeches
Drone shots for breathtaking aerial views
Stabilized cinematic footage using gimbals
Proper lighting equipment for flawless visuals
Heartfelt storytelling in post-production
When all of these elements come together, the final wedding film is truly something special. If your budget allows, hiring a dedicated videography team is the way to go. But what if it doesn’t?
The Common Dilemma: No Video or Low-Quality Video
Many couples end up choosing between skipping video altogether (which couples often tell us they regret) or hiring an inexpensive, up-and-coming videographer. While this can work out, there’s always a risk that the final product may not meet expectations in terms of quality, experience, and storytelling ability. So what’s the best alternative?
Hybrid Wedding Coverage: The Best of Both Worlds
We’ve found that the perfect middle-ground solution is a hybrid package or combo package offered by your photography team. This package provides the full photo coverage you need, while also capturing short video clips throughout the day to create a beautiful highlight reel.
How Hybrid Coverage Works
Your photographer(s) seamlessly switch between photo and video mode throughout the day.
Professional photo cameras already have high-quality video capabilities, so switching between the two is mechanically easy.
You trust the same professionals who understand composition, lighting, directing, and storytelling.
The cost is significantly lower than hiring a separate video crew.
While you may not get a full-length wedding film, you still get a stunning, professionally crafted highlight video—something that is definitely better than nothing and still beautifully put together.
Why Our Hybrid Package is a Favorite at Wyld Story
At Wyld Story, our combo package has quickly become our most popular offering because it provides: ✔ Gorgeous, full photography coverage without compromise. ✔ A cinematic highlight reel that preserves the essence of your day. ✔ A budget-friendly solution that doesn’t sacrifice quality.
See it for yourself! Here’s an example of a recent couple who chose our hybrid package—check out both their stunning photos and beautiful highlight reel.
If you’re looking for the best of both worlds, let’s chat about how Wyld Story can capture your wedding day in a way that’s both meaningful and affordable.
In the example video below, the bride actually recorded her own original song to be played at the wedding and used for this highlight reel, how cool is that??