Q. What items does Swensen’s Video offer that are different then and unique?

A. We offer several one of a kind items:
We are the only company that provides the unedited DVD’s as well as the edited DVD’s
This provides you with things like more of the receiving line which most companies don’t even video at all.
Also late night interviews (after drinking) that can’t make the elegant videos you share with your family will still be on the unedited videos.
We are the only company offering wedding highlight web video for those of your friends and family to watch anywhere in the world.

Q. Does Swensen’s Video do a photo introduction?

A. We do an excellent photo introduction which consists of 20 photos of the bride, 20 of the groom, and 10 dating pictures, complete with a song for each set. Most companies do a total of 15 -  20 photos, and use only one song, and frequently charge an additional fee for this feature.

Q. Will my quests be able to see the photo introduction?

A. Yes. With every package we set up a TV/VCR at the reception to play the video in a repeat mode so it continues through cocktails and dinner.

Q. Can Swensen's Video set up a large screen projector to play the photo introduction?

A. Yes, we do offer a large screen option to the package. This feature allows the events from earlier in the day to be played during the cocktail hour, and provides an elegant format for the photo montage to be presented in a more formal manner.

Q. Can we select the music for our video?

A Yes. We have an extensive music library, as well as a list of the most popular choices from which to choose, or you may provide your own special songs.

Q. How many copies are included with your standard package?

A. Swensen's Video includes the unedited footage on DVD, as well as edited DVDs for the bride and groom and all the parents.

Q. Does Swensen's Video include coverage of pre-wedding activities?

A. Yes. We include coverage of the bride putting on the finishing touches at her home, as well as introductions of all the bridesmaids before arriving at the church. We follow the bride to the church, where we interview the groom and cover his introductions of all of the groomsmen. This ensures that everyone is properly introduced early in the day, and allows the entire wedding party and the happy couple to enjoy the rest of the day uninterrupted.

Q. When do you see the groom.

A. We get the groom introducing the groomsmen and parents at the church about 45 minutes before the wedding this takes about 5 minutes, thus leaving the groomsman plenty of time to greet meet and seat guests.

Q. What other time do you need of the bride and grooms on the wedding day?

A. The only other time is right before the wedding it takes about two minutes. We get a quick interview for the video, (how did you meet or how did he propose or if you would like to give a message before you walk up the isle.

Q. How will you pick up the audio of our vows?

A, Swensen’s video has the top of the line in wireless microphones.  We clip a wireless microphone on the groom and it picks up both the bride grooms and priest.  We often find that most couple forget that he is wired.

Q. What will you cover after the wedding ceremony is over?

A. With time permitting we video the guest leaving the church then cover the video the altar photos.  In the future you will find that this will prove to be very valuable as to preserve the family heritage. Most multi service companies decline to video the altar photographs because this would cut into the reorder of the photography profits.

Q, If we go to a park or bar after church will the videographer cover these locations?

A. Yes we do cover the locations such as parks or bars between the church and reception. Remember that we try to arrive at the reception prior to the guests for setup and to capture the detail of the reception.

Q. How will my guest benefit from us choosing to have a wedding video?

A, We always set up a TV to play the photo montage so during the early part of the evening they can see the bride and groom growing up.

Q. If we chose to do the large screen what is included with it?

A.  If you decide to do the large screen we upgrade you from 20 of the bride to 30 of the bride and 30 of the groom and 20 as a couple. You will also find during your cocktail time we are playing the coverage from the brides house and church during your cocktails hour and then we play the photo montage around dinner time. This is all according to what you the bride and groom decide for us to do.          

Q. At our reception how much time will the videographer need from the bride and groom?

A. At the reception we don’t need any time from the bride and groom

Q. How much light will you need at our reception?

A. With the new digital video equipment we are able to produce a high quality video in a low light environment, so most guest won’t even notice us

Q. Will you stay late at our event?

A. We stay later then most professional video companies, This gives us the opportunity to cover all your events as well as the late night interviews.

Q. How will my video close out?

A.  We find many items such as cake toppers, Bouquets, center pieces, bride and groom glasses, gift tables, and miscellaneous decorations, to close off the video. This way when you view your wedding in the many years to come those special items are preserved for ever.

Q. Do you include a recap to my video?

A. If you were referred to us by your reception site to us or if you mention that you went to this Web site, we will create a beautiful slow motion recap to tell the love story of your wedding day.