The Best Way to Write a Thank-You Note to Your Wedding Videographer
If you hired a video pro for your wedding day, it's important to let them know how much you appreciate all the memories they captured. The best way to do this is to write a thank-you note to your wedding videographer. But how do you know what to say? When should you send it? And how can you possibly express how watching your wedding tape back brings you to happy tears literally every time?
Of course, a thank-you message for your wedding videographer should be sent in addition to leaving a positive review on their website, their vendor page on The Knot and their social media pages—you want to ensure their business thrives and that other couples can also benefit from your videographer's amazing work! But a card in your own handwriting is such a kind gesture that's sure to be appreciated when it comes time to thank your vendor team. In this article, we'll share ideas for what to write in a thank-you note for a wedding videographer to make sure you've got the right words to express just how much their work means to you.
In this article:
- Wedding Videographer Thank-You Note Etiquette
- Wedding Videographer Thank-You Note Prompts
- Sample Wedding Videographer Thank-You Notes
Wedding Videographer Thank-You Note Etiquette
Wondering when to send your thank-you note? For the most part, thank-you cards to wedding videographers and other vendors should be handed out within three months of your wedding date. Not only is this good thank-you note etiquette, but it's also helpful for the videographer since they work with lots of couples and may have trouble recalling your specific event if you wait too long.
You could opt to write a brief note of gratitude and hand it to your videographer at your wedding. Of course, doing this doesn't allow you to express specific thanks (such as how amazing the video came out or when/how you and your partner viewed it), but if you know your schedule will be packed after you return from your honeymoon, it's a good way to get this important to-do off your list.
If possible, though, wait until after you've received and viewed your wedding video in order to share your thoughts and craft a thank-you message that expresses exactly what you loved about their work. And be sure to include thoughts and feelings from both you and your spouse so it comes across as sincere and heartfelt (sign both of your names, too, even if one of you is the more confident wordsmith).
Wedding Videographer Thank-You Note Prompts
Wedding vendors work hard, so a note of thanks can really make their day and help them feel appreciated and valued. That's why we've included the following prompts for you to start with when it comes time to write. You can use these to craft your note and then add in your own special touches to make it as meaningful as possible.
- List three emotions their video made you feel.
- Describe how you felt when you received your video in the mail.
- Share where/how you and your partner watched the video for the first time. With all your closest friends and family? Together on the couch with popcorn?
- Relay positive reviews the video received from family and friends.
- If they collaborated well with other vendors like your wedding photographer or wedding planner, express your appreciation for their teamwork.
- Remind them about something crazy/funny/unexpected that happened on your wedding day and how your videographer handled/captured it.
- Touch on something your videographer did that seemed above and beyond on your wedding day.
- Share your favorite moment from the video.
- Explain what made you choose your videographer and highlight how glad you are that you did.
- Reflect on their professionalism and how they made you feel comfortable throughout the day.
- Share how well the videographer captured each wedding guest's special personality and how much that means to you.
- Call out a particular element in the video that's unique to their style, like guest interviews, still shots, etc.
- Acknowledge the quality of the video itself, whether it's the cinematography, editing, background music or the overall presentation.
Sample Wedding Videographer Thank-You Notes
Still stumped? Cop one of our examples below and check "send all of the wedding thank-you notes" right off your crazy-long list.
Example 1
Dear [Videographer Name],
We're writing to express our deepest gratitude for the amazing wedding video you put together for us. We played it the moment we received it! We love the way you captured the essence of our special day and really feel like you featured all of the key moments. What's more, the way you included the commentary from our guests was really heartwarming. It was so nice for us to see each and every guest in our video and the advice and funny words they had to share with us. We've left glowing reviews for you on each of your social media pages and would be happy to leave them elsewhere as well: just say the word.
With respect and gratitude,
[Your Names]
Example 2
Dear [Videographer's Name],
We are sorry this thank-you note reaches you a few months after our wedding, but it took some time to coordinate a watch party with our closest friends and family. When the day finally came to view our wedding video, we were so excited that each passing minute felt like an hour. But it was SO worth it to hold off until everyone could be there. Let us just tell you that your work was simply amazing. We were speechless!
The way you incorporated some of our favorite songs, along with still images and even credits, all made for a video that we will cherish for many, many years to come. Thank you so much, from the bottom of our hearts.
Sincerely,
[Your Name] and [Your Partner's Name]
Example 3
Dear [Videographer's Name],
Last night, we finally had a chance to sit down and watch our wedding video that you put together for us. We made it our weekly movie night, with popcorn and wine. We both agreed that it left us feeling sentimental for our wedding night and so incredibly thankful for your beautiful work. It was such a heartwarming video that reminded us how special that day was. We are so grateful and glad we chose you to be our videographer.
Thank you,
[Your Name] and [Your Partner's Name]
Example 4
Dear [Videographer's Name],
We wanted to take a moment to thank you for capturing our wedding day so perfectly! Your professionalism and calm demeanor made all the difference, and we really appreciate how seamlessly you worked alongside [wedding planner's name] and [wedding photographer's name] to make sure all the special moments were documented, without interrupting the flow of the day. It made everything feel so effortless!
One of the standout parts for us was when you filmed our first look. Watching it brought us right back to that instant—so full of emotion—and we'll be forever grateful that you were able to document it so beautifully.
Thanks again for all your hard work, talent and for helping us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. We'll cherish our wedding video forever and no doubt rewatch it for years to come.
Warmly,
[Title] and [Title] [Last Name]
Additional reporting by Shyla Watson