4.8
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We had Hannah as our photographer and I loved how professional she was! We had a tiny issue that she sat through very patiently. And she had great poses for us! I would definitely book this company again!
Alexis S.
5.0
Hands down, ByDesign is the real deal! I felt like I had the dream wedding, and it was all captured by professional film studio! The reviews are no gimmick, they're results speak for themselves, and I can attest to the great talent and genius of this company. I hope they stick around for a long time, because I definitely would like to use them again! High quality product at a VERY reasonable cost. Totally worth the investment!
Rodney W.
5.0
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Melo Photo + Video services the Minneapolis area for all your wedding photo + video needs with prices starting at $600.
Melo Photo + Video was created with one thing in mind: you and your wedding day. Our local Minneapolis photographers are there to capture each candid moment: whether you’re planning an intimate micro wedding with your closest friends and family, or an elaborate affair with everyone you know. Melo Photo + Video offers customizable packages at practical-budget friendly prices.
Weddings come in all shapes, sizes, and budgets, and that is why we offer attainably priced and customizable packages starting at $600 for 4 hours of coverage. Our packages are designed to fit your needs and unique celebration without compromising on quality. With Melo Photo + Video, you can use our intuitive website to have as much or as little coverage as you need. Want just four hours for your intimate elopement? Perfect! Looking for 8 hours of photo and video for your extravagant celebration? We’ve got you covered there, too. We even have 10 hour packages if you’re feeling extra!
Our main focus is always on our couples. We’re here to help you feel celebrated and comfortable on your big day without breaking the bank. We also believe that booking a photographer for your wedding should be as stress-free as your day itself, and our goal is to make it as easy as possible. Visit our website to scope our availability for your Minneapolis wedding day. Then, you’ll be able to create a package perfect for your day. We will then assemble your A-Team of Minneapolis photographers and videographers from our carefully vetted squad of Team Melo talent members.
Even though each wedding day is different, Melo knows that every couple wants their Minneapolis photography and videography to showcase their day as it really was. Our talented team will ensure that each vow, sweet stolen glance, and unexpected moment is gorgeously and candidly captured as it was for you to remember your day for years to come. Melo Photo + Video is here to match your vibe and tell your love story authentically!
Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, and Melo Photo + Video wants to make photo and video as stress-free and fun as possible. Our entire process is online and easy, so you can customize, book, and communicate with us from wherever you are comfiest. From selecting your package to coordinating timelines, we’re here to simplify each step. We handle all the details, so you can focus on what matters most—celebrating your love.
Our local photographers bring unmatched expertise and knowledge of Minneapolis, making us your go-to option for stunning photography and videography in the area. Our online approach, flexible pricing, and customizable packages mean that creating memories that last a lifetime is both easy and affordable.
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Hey, I’m Riley! I love working with couples and hearing all about their one-of-a-kind day! Our Melo website was made to keep things chill and stress-free for you, but sometimes questions arise and that’s where I come in! I’m just a phone call or email away if you need help putting together a photo + video combo that is exactly what you need for your wedding.
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4.8
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Alexis S
5.0
8/08/2026
We had Hannah as our photographer and I loved how professional she was! We had a tiny issue that she sat through very patiently. And she had great poses for us! I would definitely ...
book this company again!
Dakota P
1.0
10/08/2025
Deeply Disappointed: Do Not Recommend Melo Photo & Video
We strongly advise no one book with Melo Photo & Video. Three days before our wedding, we were informed that our videograp...
her had canceled — and Melo told us they had no backup available. Their only response was to offer a refund for the videographer portion, with no effort to help us find a replacement or offer any meaningful compensation for their complete failure in service.
We trusted Melo to handle one of the most important days of our lives, and they left us devastated, scrambling to find coverage just days before our wedding. This kind of unreliability and lack of accountability is unacceptable for any professional company, especially one operating in the wedding industry.
Please save yourself the stress and heartbreak and book directly with a reputable local photographer/videographer instead of going through Melo. Their inability to deliver what was promised — and unwillingness to make things right — speaks volumes.
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Nick C
1.0
9/10/2025
Customer service was terrible. For 3 months I followed up with melo, and they said they didnt have the photos ready yet even though they initially told me 6-8 weeks they would be r...
eady. 3 months later I got a different response, they said my photos were ready and they didnt know why nobody emailed me with the photos. Just awful. Super disappointed as I would have loved to know that my photos were ready, bad customer experience and I would never book them again. Bad business.
Rodney W
5.0
8/10/2018
Hands down, ByDesign is the real deal! I felt like I had the dream wedding, and it was all captured by professional film studio! The reviews are no gimmick, they're results speak f...
or themselves, and I can attest to the great talent and genius of this company. I hope they stick around for a long time, because I definitely would like to use them again! High quality product at a VERY reasonable cost. Totally worth the investment!
Response from Melo Photo + Video on 11/23/2022
Hi Rodney, thank you for writing to us! We are glad that you enjoyed our services and love...
d the results. We are elated that our photographers helped you capture your dream wedding into immortal photos for you to revisit anytime! Thank you for the recommendation and kind words, we wish for the same. Congratulations on your wedding, and all the best for the future.
Varun G
5.0
8/05/2018
The people at byDesign Films really knew how to tell the story of our special weekend and did an unbelievable job of capturing our Indian Wedding. The videographers byDesign hired ...
were very warm and friendly, and made us feel comfortable that they were going to capture our special weekend exactly how we wanted it. Our wedding party mentioned over and over again how impressive the production value of our videography was. The videographers knew exactly how they wanted to shoot our event, and listened to all of our ideas and incorporated what was important us.
Our byDesign coordinator, Vanessa Walden, was incredible in making sure that our video turned out exactly how we wanted it. We were stunned by how cinematic and beautiful our highlight film and full-length video were. During the entire process, she kept us in the loop, gave us a vast library of songs to choose from for our films, and most importantly, implemented any changes that we wanted to our films before we shared them with friends and family.
Could not have been happier with our decision to have byDesign shoot our wedding!
Jillian C
5.0
7/19/2018
Planning our wedding we got mixed reviews about hiring a videographer. So glad we decided to hire a videographer and even happier we went with byDesignFilms to capture our special ...
day! Among the vendors we researched and spoke with, they offered everything we were looking for for the most reasonable price. Though we never met in person until the day of the wedding, communication was so simple, easy, and quick. When we finally did meet our videographers the day of the wedding, they were very friendly and again easy to talk to and work with. They worked real well with our photographer which was so important because I know how it can be difficult when the two get in each other’s way. The videos were delivered in a timely manner and were better than we could have hoped for. Though behind the scenes it seemed like a chaotic day, the videos made it seem like everything was effortless and smooth. They captured all of the right moments and we look forward to looking back on this day years from now.
Response from Melo Photo + Video on 08/28/2018
We are so proud to have been a part of your incredible day! The vows between you and Richa...
rd were so touching and everyone could truly feel the love between you. Thank you for letting us be a part of it! (https://vimeo.com/274965631)
Jess G
5.0
7/19/2018
We could not be more happy with our experience with byDesigns Films! The team is professional, responsive, and very easy to work with - and they do incredible work! The on-site cre...
w kept us laughing (even through the 103 degree heat in Palm Springs), and Brittany and the editing team were wonderful to work with from start to finish. Thank you for perfectly capturing our big day!
Response from Melo Photo + Video on 08/28/2018
We are so happy we had the opportunity to capture your wedding! It was a gorgeous day, and...
your first looks with Bret and your dad were so memorable ❤️Thank you for letting us be a part of it! (https://vimeo.com/276487996)
Mckenna B
5.0
7/05/2018
byDesign was amazing through the whole entire process of making my video for my wedding day! It is something my husband and I can keep forever that brings tears to my eyes every ti...
me I watch it. Michael, our videographer did an amazing job capturing the moments that meant the most to us. He did not miss a beat capturing every meaningful event! He also told Savannah our video editor which songs meant something during our wedding day and she used them to create an amazing video. When I first found byDesign Vanessa, was the first person to reach out to me. She really cared about what my vision was for our wedding video and helped make it a reality! She did a wonderful job helping me plan the time line and make sure the video was exactly what I wanted! I was blown away by byDesign and I am so grateful they created such an amazing video for my husband and I to watch over and over again through the years to come! It really takes us back to how perfect our wedding day was! Thank you byDesign!!!!
Response from Melo Photo + Video on 08/28/2018
We are so glad that we were able to preserve such a special day for you and Eric. Your col...
orful wedding was a clear representation of your bright personalities. Thank you so much for letting us be a part of it!
Mona M
5.0
6/30/2018
From the very first email, byDesign Films made us feel special, and everyone we dealt with was friendly, polite, responsive and helpful. On our wedding day, both videographers wer...
e awesome! They blended in, and were able to capture the magic of our day. And the finished video!! It’s breathtaking! I would highly recommend byDesign films to everyone!!
Ashley Q
5.0
6/19/2018
ByDesign was wonderful to work with. Everyone involved was very easy to deal with and very helpful from day one. Vanessa was extremely responsive and always available to answer a...
ny questions we had. Our films are so beautiful and we are so glad we chose ByDesign as our videographer.
Sarah T
5.0
6/15/2018
I loved my film!!! It was sooo beautiful and it is something that I will have forever! Thank you @byDesign!!
John P
5.0
6/14/2018
ByDesign has been great from the start! From our first conversation, we could tell that their team loves what they do and it truly shows in their work. We didn’t want just a recap ...
of our wedding, we wanted an artistic video that captured all the emotion of that day.
That is exactly what we got! Brittany was great throughout the entire process. She was super responsive, and kept us updated with the process of our video. They even delivered on some requests we had after the video was made, like adding a shot of our elder grandparents.
Thank you, byDesign! We feel so blessed to have been able to work with you, and we are so thrilled with the final product!
Erin M
5.0
6/13/2018
Finding a high quality videographer for our wedding was a top priority and we have absolutely 0 regrets choosing to work with ByDesign Films.
From the time we reached out to BDF ...
more than a year ago at this point, to months after the wedding when the films were complete, everyone on the team was kind, responsive, helpful and professional. We cannot thank the team and especially Sherri for making this experience such an enjoyable one.
I know our asks were extensive and our expectiations were high, but the team was BEYOND patient with us.
Our hopes and expectations were fearfully high - I worried that no one would meet them. However, the film the ByDesign Films created not only meets but exceeded our expectations. I cannot put into words how thankful we are that we chose y'all to work with. The videos bring back so many amazing memories and bring tears to my eyes each time I watch them. They are absolutely beautiful. The music, the footage, the editing... its all perfect. I do not understand how the team was able to create a film that so accurately portrayed our love and our wedding day.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for creating such a beautiful keepsake for my husband and me. We will forever be grateful for finding you.
Preston L
5.0
6/13/2018
BDF did an awesome job filming our wedding and captured our special day beautifully! Brittany was a pleasure to work with and was very accommodating from beginning to end. Savannah...
did a fantastic job in editing both our highlight and full-length films. We're so glad we chose BDF and would recommend them to anyone looking for an exceptional wedding videographer!
Jessica B
5.0
6/08/2018
Hands down one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the day we were engaged (let’s be honest... prior to that..) we wanted to have a cinematographer at our wedding....
Then we started shopping around and sadly took it out of our budget... then we happened to come across byDesign films (I may or may not have been still dreaming of our wedding video)... After a great email exchange with Zack and with only 3 months to go until our wedding, we found a way to make it work with his help. Once we confirmed, Zack put us in contact with Brittany who was SO AMAZING through the entire process. She emailed us back every time in what felt like mintues and was very communicative and helpful from day one. Fast forward to our perfect wedding day.. this amazing couple (Dakin and Laura) showed up to start filming. They never once made us feel awkward or uncomfortable, everything was so natural and FUN. The worst part about our whole experience was the anticipation waiting for our films to arrive, but even then, they came faster than expected!! Erica did our editing and took everything Laura and Dakin captured, and turned it into everything we dreamed of and more. The little details (like panning over our lost loved ones while the officiant is mentioning those we wish were here with us... or when my husband was talking about my smile in his vows and she put that over footage of me smiling while getting ready) it’s just perfect. It has been so special to be able to share with friends and family who were not able to make the trip; we can’t stop watching it and cannot wait to share with our future generations.
In short- choose byDesign, you won’t regret it!!!
Response from Melo Photo + Video on 08/28/2018
Thank you so much for your kind words Jessica! It was an honor to capture your wedding and...
all of the sweet moments and details you and Joshua had throughout the day. We wish you both a lifetime of love and happiness! (https://vimeo.com/270401369)
Beth K
5.0
5/31/2018
My husband and I went back and forth over whether a video was worth the money! It most definitely was! BDF sent a local videographer (Stan Pe) who did an absolutely amazing job ca...
pturing every aspect of what we wanted. BDF communicated with us about exactly what our vision was and really worked with us during the editing time to produce a stunning video. The video looks like something straight out of Hollywood! Amazing.
Christina N
5.0
5/24/2018
Your team will work effortlessly to get you all the shots you want and compile the shots you prefer in your films! Very thorough and exceeded my expectations!
Rozlyn G
5.0
5/22/2018
I am beyond happy with the final versions of our highlight and full length film. I am SO glad I decided to go with these guys. They were super accommodating in helping me pick a pa...
ckage that worked for me and my budget and Brittany was a pleasure to work with after the fact in getting all the final details figured out. The whole team is very professional and the cinematographers are exceptionally talented. You won't be disappointed!
Brighid P
5.0
5/21/2018
We highly recommend byDesign Films for your Wedding Videography! They worked with us to create a Wedding Day package that fit both our budget and video desires. Wanting to maximiz...
e our value, they helped us develop a timeline for the day that ensured all our important moments were included. The company has a graduated payment plan, requiring an initial deposit when the contract is signed and the balance due just prior to the event date. Overall, we had a great experience with each person on our byDesign Films team - they were professional, kind and great to work with.
Our project coordinator, Sherri, worked with us throughout the entire process from the time we signed our contract leading up to our big day and after our wedding until video delivery. She was fantastic to work with, always answering our questions quickly, helping us prepare and document the “must have” shots for our Wedding and then guiding us through the video production and editing process after the big day. Once our video was completed, Sherri worked with the editing team to make a few adjustments to our final product to ensure everything was perfect!
Our Videographer, Phillip, was fantastic! He arrived early, was very attentive and worked seamlessly with our photographer to get phenomenal footage of our wedding day. He captured all of our “must have” shots, as well as great footage throughout the day. The attention to detail paid off, giving us an amazing wedding video that we will cherish forever.
The editing team did an amazing job on our short film. They narrowed about 8 hours of footage down to a series of beautiful moments that show our wedding story. The film truly is a piece of art!
We cannot recommend this company enough - you will not be disappointed!
julian M
5.0
5/11/2018
We absolutely loved byDesign and love Vanessa Walden - its been so easy to work with them and we would recommend it anytime for your wedding or anything else. They are so professio...
nal and really fast in answering questions and super flexible - and patient. Awesome team, thank you, mad hour day very special.
Sami U
5.0
5/11/2018
When it comes to capturing that special day, look no further! Bydesignfilms are absolutely the best at what they do. My Wife and I got married on the 21st January, 2018 in New Orle...
ans , LA. The whole process from start to finish was a breeze, very little stress and the end product speaks for itself. Quality not quantity has never been more appropriate than when describing Bydesignfilms!
Caitlin H
5.0
5/08/2018
byDesign films was great on our wedding day. There was a delay in our video being sent to us but that is typical of these types of projects and they were responsive and communicati...
ve about what was going on. The finished product was great and something we'll treasure forever. Thank you!
Samantha C
5.0
5/04/2018
I cannot begin to express the gratitude I have for this company. Vanessa and the entire byDesign team were an absolute dream and pleasure to work with! Unfortunately, due to some u...
nforeseen circumstances, I wasn't able to enjoy their truly spectacular films, However the company and Vanessa were so understanding and helpful and everything has worked out for the best. They were truly the most accommodating and gracious individuals and anyone even remotely considering them should stop right now and book them!!
Lindsey A
5.0
5/03/2018
Okay - we don’t know where to begin with how much we loved this company. Vanessa (our project manager) took care of us from Day 1, made sure everything was PERFECT, and we couldn’t...
have asked for better! Savannah (our video editor) went ABOVE AND BEYOND to meet our needs and requests for our video to make it our dream come true. And last of all Matt (our videographer) - the shots he got were beyond breathtaking - our film truly looks like it came straight out of a movie. Thank you to the ByDesign Team for all your hard work on the Alexander film! We are in love and so thankful for you guys. :)
Response from Melo Photo + Video on 05/03/2018
Hi Lindsey and Cale,
It was such a pleasure working with you both to create your beautifu...
l "dream like" Sweet Southern Charm film 😊 I am so glad that we could be a part of your day and could create a memory that will truly last you a lifetime. Our team also LOVED the cookies you sent in, that was very sweet. I hope we have the opportunity to work together in the future and we wish you a lifetime of happiness!!!
Nicole R
4.0
4/29/2018
From the beginning Michael and I were debating on getting a videographer for our wedding and I am so happy we did. My team for the day was amazing the made me feel so comfortable w...
ith the camera I felt like they weren’t even there. The project manager also keeps you updated and informed every step of the way. I can’t wait to see my final product of the whole day. So glad we made the decision to go with a video for our special day.
Alexandria S
5.0
4/13/2018
Our videos were just as perfect as the entire team at byDesign Films. We cannot thank y’all enough for the memory y’all have given us! We will always be able to literally look back...
on our wedding day because of y’all! Thank you so much byDesign Films!
David M
5.0
4/11/2018
We absolutely LOVED everything - the films turned out amazing, and it was so fun watching them and reliving the day. We are so happy with our choice to use byDesign Films for our ...
wedding day. We were also so happy with the entire team we had on site during the wedding day - everyone was so nice and easy to work with. The whole experience was fantastic, and the final films turned out better then we could have even hoped. We highly recommend ByDesign Films.
Caroline L
5.0
4/10/2018
I was a little nervous to hire a videographer because I didn't want the whole wedding day to be centered around documenting with photos and video, but now my husband and I are SO g...
lad we did. byDesign was so easy to work with both before, during, and after the wedding. We hardly knew they were there during the reception, and they made the editing process easy and really fun. The turnaround times were quick and they were able to translate our ideas into video- which is definitely not always easy! We absolutely love the final video (definitely recommend a short and long version). It has been a huge hit with family and friends as well! Thank you for everything byDesign team!
Benny L
5.0
4/09/2018
The people from ByDesign were well trained and professional. Most importantly, they work well with our photographers.
Sherri was in charge of our account for the editing and i thi...
nk we may have slight bit difficult and there were some misunderstanding, but she was professional and polite to get this resolved. In the end I have nothing but good things to say about them.
Caroline R
5.0
3/30/2018
The entire team at byDesign films is on the ball and prompt with all requests and responses. I had more than a couple edits on my film and the team created a perfect film for us, d...
own to the second. All of the wedding day minor incidents were edited seamlessly, I have zero complaints. They did a phenomenal job.
Taylor P
5.0
3/23/2018
I am delighted to post about my experience with ByDesign Films for my recent wedding. We have received our highlight video and our extended video from our team lead by Brittany Rei...
chwald and we are in love :) Brittany and her team are very professional via email and in person. The crew at that attended the wedding were polite and blended in with the background of the day while still managing to capture all of the important moments.
The quality of the film was great and the editing was beautiful. They even accommodated all of my nitpicky commentary making the final product exactly to my specifications.
I am so thankful to have such a good memory of our wedding. Thanks byDesign and thanks Brittany!
Emily F
5.0
3/20/2018
Everyone at ByDesign Films were such a pleasure to work with! They were very patient & concerned with making our video exactly how I wanted it! Would recommend them to any bride wh...
o wants an amazing wedding video!
Samiyah W
5.0
3/06/2018
We had the pleasure of working with Brittany from ByDesign Films. She and the amazing editor, Tyler, created the wedding video of our dreams! We opted for a Highlight Film. Who kne...
w that three beautiful minutes could capture the essence of an entire day! We loved the final product of our video and it truly enables us to relive the happiest day of our lives. We are so grateful we chose a company that is incredibly talented and listens to their clients to ensure they are 100% satisfied and the video is perfect. We couldn’t be happier!
Amber D
5.0
3/01/2018
I wish I could give 10 stars!! Not only were we THRILLED with our wedding film, but our expectations were totally exceeded when it came to the level of service and the price!
I th...
ought for sure these awesome quality videos were way out of our budget but I was wrong! You can get everything you dreamed of at a reasonable price.
I also want to comment on their prompt, clear, and friendly communication throughout the entife process. It is evident that they want to give you exactly what you want and they work patiently with you to deliver. There aren’t enough great things I can say about them and I am so happy that we invested in this beautiful film that will be forever ours!
Response from Melo Photo + Video on 11/23/2022
Hi Amber, congratulations on your wedding! We are thrilled to hear from you too, thank you...
for your positive feedback! We are happy that we could make your wedding more memorable with a wonderful video! It was a pleasure covering your wedding! We wish you all the best for the future.
Angel O
5.0
2/28/2018
Bydesign films shot our wedding and they went over my highest expectations!! The footage that was captured and the way it was put into our films were so professional. This turned o...
ut to be the BEST investment choice we made for our wedding. Keep reading if you want to know why<<<
I started out planning our wedding with no intent on hiring a videographer since I had a photographer already and thought having pictures were enough. Later, I was told by friends and family that, not having a video would be my biggest regret. I didnt want this to be the case, so I listened.
I found ByDesign Films through the knot and did my research. their quality was phenomenal, the videos I watched of other couples, was like a movie. Each film told a different love story, I was amazed. As any bride though, I still had many fears about hiring them because at the time, that was a lot of money to invest in something that I wasn't planning on doing from the beginning. I also am used to the one on one person experience not a whole team. I was worried that with so many people working on my video, that it wouldn't be as personal... but boy, I was wrong!
Once I inquired, the team embraced me and set up a phone call to discuss the wedding. They walked me though the steps and collections as well explaining what the team does. My Project Coordinator, never got annoyed at all of my many questions before and even after the wedding which was the BEST customer service. Im a person who knows exactly what I'm wanting, when it comes to the wedding indostry (since I'm a wedding photographer). Some vendors tend to get turned away by this and want to do their own thing at a wedding, but bydesign films listened to EXACTLY what I wanted and went beyond that. This made it so personal for Mike and I.
Once we received our 3 Films I had the biggest smile ever and tears came out of my eyes. I LOVE the footage and how it was put into the film. Its like being able to be back at the wedding day and see so many memories of footage that I had already forgotten about before watching the film. We will now be able to have these for the rest of our lives. I am so blessed by the amazing team who made the films possible.
For any brides or couples out there who don't know whether to hire a videographer, look no further than ByDesign Films. Let this review be enough, because this will be, one of the BEST investment you will make, on documenting your day and seeing the real footage of the love. You brides plan, plan, plan for many months. When the wedding day actually comes, it goes by so fast and most brides aren't able to take it all in. That was me, I was that bride. Now, words can't express enough how happy I am that our wedding was documented like a movie, and that we hired ByDesign Films. Many thanks to Sherri, Brittany , Eric and the whole team.
Brooke B
5.0
2/26/2018
Hiring byDesign Films was quite literally the smartest decision I made when planning my wedding. I spent a ton of time researching videographers, and they all seemed to produce the...
same bland conventional stuff. Then I happened to stumble upon this company. I was completely blown away- the quality of their films is on a whole different level. It's movie quality. I was no less blown away with my own wedding film they produced, it is truly a masterpiece. My friends and family were in tears watching it.
Working with the whole team before, during, and after my wedding was a dream. Brittany, the project manager, is super friendly, attentive, very detail-oriented, and always responded to my emails promptly. They also let you be as involved as you want in the production process, ie music selection, overall theme, scene additions/deletions. Also, on the day of my wedding, the videographers were great about being in the foreground and not detracting from any events. They were great working alongside my photographer, and were very easy going with any ideas we had.
I really can't say enough great things about this company. If you can swing it, do it. You'll be so happy you did.
Laura T
5.0
2/23/2018
The entire team at byDesign was attentive throughout the entire process. The experience was unique and personalized. I was able to get exactly what I envisioned and I highly recomm...
end them!
Morgan L
5.0
2/23/2018
My husband, my family and me were extremely pleased with our experience with byDesign films. From the beginning they were professional, quick to answer any questions or concerns, a...
nd worked with us to create the highest quality film within our budget. The videographer showed up on time and was very professional, and captured every moment that we wanted him to. The final product was well done and made it able for us to relive our big day. Brittany R. was our rep, and she had wonderful customer service skills - even helping us purchase all of the raw footage of the wedding!
Jenn R
4.0
2/23/2018
My husband and I are both very happy with the products and service that ByDesign provided. At the end of the day, it's a very personal/stylized product to get right and it's hard f...
or any editing team to decipher what footage or specific shots are important/meaningful for you to include in your video so communication during post-production is key to requesting the changes you want. The team was very accommodating and willing to get the films as close as possible to what you want. We focused on making changes to our highlight film because that's what we were sharing with friends/family and most likely to rewatch over and over again, so we left our full length alone, especially since making changes to it would've been an endless pursuit. The team, including the camera crew the day of, were very professional and easy to work with. Thanks ByDesign!
Sebastian J
5.0
2/22/2018
Sherri and the rest of the team at ByDesign were great! Very responsive and made sure to include us at every step.
Keerat J
5.0
2/21/2018
I had an amazing experience with By Design Films DC. Everyone I’ve been in contact with was super nice and responsive. They really made sure our film was everything we wanted it to...
be!
Marisa K
5.0
2/21/2018
My experience with ByDesign Films was exceptional from start to finish. Rebecca responded to my emails so promptly and really worked with us to make sure we were receiving everythi...
ng we asked for in our package. Sherri was also amazing to work with. She was so professional and promptly responded to my emails as well and worked so hard to ensure that our video was 100% perfect for us. I did A LOT of research on videographers, and ByDesign is the best quality for the most reasonable price. My family and I are so happy with our film and we are so excited to be able to have this memory for the rest of our lives. If you are considering a videographer for your wedding, do yourself a favor and book with ByDesign! You will not be disappointed!
Heather V
1.0
2/20/2018
If you are interested in paying an absurd amount of money and not receiving a wedding video ByDesign is for you! After spending nearly $6000 with them they told me MONTHS after my ...
wedding that they didn’t have enough “quality footage” to produce my wedding film. I paid for extended time, upgraded cameras, two videographers and a drone and all I got was a few minutes of a highlight film. I did not receive my actual wedding video. They had no explanation as to why this had happened but I assume it’s because they hire freelance workers to capture their film. I will never be able to remake my day and not having that video I was promised is beyond devastating. I highly recommend you look elsewhere for your wedding day video needs. Extremely unprofessional, unreliable and heartbreaking.
Marissa C
5.0
2/18/2018
Our videographers were so creative during the whole day. We asked them to help us do an exit and they came up with some great ideas that we ended up doing one of them. We can’t wa...
it to see how it all turned out. Thank you so much!!!
vernell c
5.0
2/15/2018
Amazing quality. They actually listen to what you want. My video was perfect. You won't regret it!
Bethany T
5.0
2/15/2018
My husband and I could not have asked to work with a better company! We had nothing but positive interactions leading up to our wedding day and to the arrival of our highlight vide...
o. The team at byDesign Films have such talent, and they treated us with the upmost respect and professionalism. We are beyond thrilled with the video that will always remind us of the happiest day of our lives.
Ivana X
3.0
2/09/2018
I guess this is a hit or miss. I personally absolutely hate how my wedding video turned out. I have no complaints regarding the long production time, hoping for at least an accepta...
ble result. But it basically turned out to be a huge disappointment. The samples ByDesign put up are nothing like what I hot back from them. My $100k wedding looks like somebody's sweet 16 in the video. I really want to ask why spent so much time on shooting the chairs??? Why not the flowers, guests or me the bride??? Maybe I should expect this when I saw the typo on ByDesin's price menu. I have only been frugal this once in my life, and I deeply regret it.
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Edit of this review:
After ByDesign has received my complaints, they have made great effort in re-editting my video. Though the end result is still not 100% perfect due to the lack of good original footage, I will still raise my review from 1 star to 3 stars in appreciation of their re-editting effort.
Charlee A
5.0
2/09/2018
I would definitely recommend. Very professional and our highlight film looks like a movie preview! Sherri was great via email and let me know it was no problem when I wanted to mak...
e some small changes. I can't wait to see the final footage!
Response from Melo Photo + Video on 11/23/2022
Hi Chalee, thank you for the recommendation! We are glad that you enjoyed watching your hi...
ghlight wedding video! Our videographers and editors do a fabulous job of creating a cinematic experience for every couple! We hope the final piece turned out as amazing as you expected it to be! We wish you luck and the best for the future.
Jaime P
5.0
2/06/2018
Booking ByDesign for our videography was by far the best decision we made. Prior to the day were sent an in dept questionnare that really helped establish what wanted to in the v...
ideo, and the final outcome was absolutely amazing. The day of the wedding both videographers arrived on time were able to fit in seamlessly with the groom and bridal parties. We barely even noticed they were there! When the final product arrived, it was beautiful but we had some small editing requests. The ByDesign team, in particular Brittany Reichwald, were so accommodating and kindly made our requested changes with no issues at all. The video is seriously stunning and not at all cheesy or corny like a lot we had seen before with other companies. Would highly recommend this great company!
Mallary D
5.0
2/06/2018
My husband and I could not be happier with how our wedding film turned out. byDesign Films did such an amazing job capturing the most important and sentimental parts of our wedding...
day. Through the whole process they were so professional and made us feel like we were the only clients they were working with. Working with them was so easy and they did everything they could to make sure that we got what we wanted in both our highlight film and full-length film. They exceeded our expectations in every way. Because of byDesign Films, we get to relive the best day of our lives and that is such a wonderful gift to us
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