Do I Really Need a Videographer for My Wedding? Here’s the Truth.


You’ve been planning every detail of your wedding — the venue, the flowers, the dress, the cake. Maybe you’ve already booked your photographer and are wondering… do I really need a wedding videographer, too?


We get it. Adding videography might feel like an extra expense — but we’re here to gently share the truth:


Photos capture the moment. Video lets you relive it.


Photos freeze a moment in time. But video? Video captures the tremble in your voice during your vows. The way your parents tear up during your first dance. Your guests’ laughter echoing during speeches. The cheers, the music, the movement — it brings it all back.


As Kansas City wedding videographers, we’ve seen how much our couples cherish being able to heartheir vows again and see loved ones in motion — especially the ones who may not always be with them.


You won’t see everything on your wedding day — but your video will.


You can’t be everywhere at once, and your day goes by in a blur. Your wedding video lets you catch moments you didn’t even know happened:

• Your partner getting ready, calming their nerves

• The flower girl dancing during cocktail hour

• Guests’ joyful reactions during your ceremony


It’s like getting to be a guest at your own wedding — and it’s a gift you can revisit every anniversary.


But what if we already have a photographer?


We love this question — because photo and video serve different but beautifully complementary purposes.


Photos are the timeless stills that hang on your wall and fill your album. But your video? That’s your story in motion. The way your dress moved. The sound of your grandparents laughing. The speech your sister gave through tears.


And when your videography is done by a team that works seamlessly with your photographer (hi, that’s us!), everything flows without stress — and your gallery and film feel like they were created with one heart.


Still not sure? Ask yourself:

• Do you want to relive the emotion of your vows — word for word?

• Will there be guests you want to remember in action, not just in photos?

• Do you want to capture your love story in a way you can feel?


If you said yes even once… videography isn’t a luxury. It’s part of preserving your story.


Final thoughts from your KC videography duo:


You only get one chance to capture your wedding day. And we believe your love story deserves to be told fully — in photographs and in motion.


If you’re planning your wedding in Kansas City or beyond and wondering how we can create something beautiful for you, reach out. We’d be honored to tell your story.



Ready to have a wedding film you’ll cherish forever?

Let’s talk — reach out to Poemas Photo Video today!

Jake + Kali Wedding Short Film | White Iron Ridge