Héctor Escarrá
for a Destination Wedding in México
5 Tips to Help You Pick Your Wedding Videographer
Picking vendors for your wedding can easily become overwhelming, but when you’re planning a destination wedding in Mexico, the challenge can feel even bigger. Where do you start? Do they speak your language? Can you trust them?
Choosing your wedding videographer is no exception. So here are 5 real, honest tips to help you make the right decision.
1. Find a style that connects with you
Wedding films can be cinematic, dark and moody, light and airy, raw and emotional, or upbeat and modern.
Some are driven by music only, others use real vows, speeches, letters, or ambient sound to create a deeper emotional experience.
Take time to explore different styles and ask yourself:
What kind of story do I want to relive in 10 or 20 years?
Trends come and go choose a style that feels timeless to you.
2. Decide on the type and length of the film you want
From a full 2.5-hour documentary-style video to a short 10-minute cinematic experience every couple is different.
Ask yourself: Do I want to watch the full ceremony and speeches again? Or would I prefer to keep those as separate videos and have a more rewatchable highlight film?
Ask the videographer what they offer and how they structure their delivery.
3. Dont stop at Instagram, ask to see full films
A short teaser is great for social media, but it doesn’t tell the full story.
To truly understand a videographer’s work, ask to see complete wedding films, ideally in similar locations to yours, like a beach wedding in Los Cabos or a city venue in Oaxaca.
4. Audio matters more than you think
Do you want a narrative-style video that tells the story through vows, speeches, letters, or audio from the first look? Or are you fine with just music?
Good audio makes a huge difference. Ask how your videographer captures sound and what’s included in the final edit.
5. Choose someone you vibe with
Your videographer will be with you all day, more than your planner, your guests, even your partner.
So beyond talent, choose someone whose presence makes you feel calm, comfortable, and understood.
When you feel safe, you look like yourself, and that’s what makes the film truly meaningful.
Final thoughts
Start by asking your planner for their recommended videographers, and let them know what style and energy you’re looking for.
If you’re planning a wedding in Oaxaca or Huatulco and are searching for a videographer who cares about connection, emotion, and storytelling, feel free to reach out. I’d love to hear your story.
All the photos of this blog entry are actual frames of our wedding videos.