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Melo Photo + Video
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Professional photo + video starting at $500.
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 $500 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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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 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!
Vendor response 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!
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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.
Vendor response 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 crew 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!
Vendor response 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 time 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!!!!
Vendor response 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 were 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 any 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!!!
Vendor response 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 capturing 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 package 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 maximize 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 professional 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 Orleans , 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 communicative 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 unforeseen 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. :)
Vendor response 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 with 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 glad 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 think 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, down 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 Reichwald 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 who 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 knew 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 thought 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!
Vendor response 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 out 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 recommend 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, and 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 for 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 everything 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 wait 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 video. 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 acceptable 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 make some small changes. I can't wait to see the final footage!
Vendor response 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 video, 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
Juliette C
5.0
2/06/2018
byDesign makes the most magical wedding videos and is a pleasure to work with! They shot our wedding and we could not be more happy with how our video came out. The two videographers who came were so professional and caught everything we requested. The video editing team did an outstanding job and really listened to what we wanted in our video. We would recommend them to anyone!
Anna E
5.0
2/05/2018
My husband and I had no clue where to start to find a videographer. Once we stumbled upon ByDesigns, we immediately decided to book them for our wedding date. Our videographer was very friendly and accommodating. It seemed like he was able to be everywhere at once, capturing all the special moments. We both really enjoyed working with ByDesigns and love the final product!
Doug V
2.0
2/03/2018
My mom said that the only thing she wished she had from her wedding 40 years ago was to have a video to watch in the future. So we embarked on a journey to find a videographer for the day...
Unlike selecting the photographer, there are much fewer options when it comes to video. We browsed several of the vendors our coordinator suggested, and they all had a website with samples of their work. The initial quality of byDesign was a lot nicer than most of the others. We filled out the form form more info and quickly received a call from, looking back, the salesman. He told us, that unlike other videographers, they are cinematographers and approach the day artistically rather than a point and shoot. There were only a few packages available, with some add-ons. We chose the Complete Package + Aerial (Drone) Cinematography for $4750.
After signing the contract, we were then handed off to a Project Manager to work out all of the details. Not much happened between the time we signed the contract to the wedding day.
When the day came, there were 2 "cinematographers" and a drone operator on scene. Everything seemed to go ok, they mic'd me up with a wireless pack. I guess with the nature of videography (oops, "cinematography") they were certainly noticeable during the day. They 2 guys were nice though, one even helped lift me in the chair during the hora. Then we started to work on the deliverables.
The highlight video was completed about 2 months later and the only thing we requested to change was to add more aerial stuff. For a 4 1/2 minute "film" we were happy and the quality pretty much matched what we saw online during our selection process. The process for the "full length film" (FLF) was an absolute nightmare...
Our project manager sent us the 1st (of 6) FLFs about a week later and problems ensued. There is not enough space here to give a full rundown of the issues, so I'll give some lowlights:
1) THEY COMPLETELY MISSED GRANDMA DURING THE PROCESSIONAL
2) EVEN THOUGH I WAS MIC'D, MY VOWS WERE BARELY AUDIBLE
3) THE PROCESSIONAL WAS OUT OF ORDER UNTIL v6
4) MUSIC WAS MISSING AND/OR WAS WRONG
5) ONLY A FEW MINUTES OF GENERAL DANCING DURING THE RECEPTION.
6) LESS THAN 30 SECONDS FOR GRAND EXIT
8) PM LEFT COMPANY HALF-WAY THRU
With each subsequent version of the full length film (FLF), it became more and more apparent that something was wrong. We would provide timestamps from the FLF of issues; they would fix "some" of them and glance over others. THEN WE LEARNED THE TRUTH...
After months of back-and-forth requests/changes, with promises that they would be addressed/fixed, we started aggressively pressuring our (new) PM for weeks, then they finally admitted that there was no footage captured by "their" cinematographers.
IT TOOK 3 MONTHS FOR THEM TO ADMIT THEY COMPLETELY MISSED CAPTURING KEY FOOTAGE!!! The PM's promised time and time again that they would fix the problems, even though they knew there was no footage to accommodate the requests.
byDesign IS NOT IN CALIFORNIA (or any other city/state) they farm out the filming process to local persons with cameras. Those people then send the footage back to IDAHO for editing and composition. There is a complete disconnect between the filming and the editing process.
Disappointed does not begin to describe working with byDesign, or the quality of the FLF, especially for the cost.
We would've been better off if our guest's used their phones to "film" the day.
Zach v
5.0
2/02/2018
The people were great to work with, great collaboration. The final result is exactly what we had in mind, captured the evening entirely.
Jessica S
5.0
2/02/2018
My husband and I received our wedding highlight film and it exceeded our expectations! They did an amazing job! Sherri booth was amazing to work with and our videographer was great! Thanks to the team that put our video together!
H. Z
1.0
2/02/2018
My fiancee and I contacted this company for a production plan and agreed on a price. After they forwarded us the contract, we got a bit concerned because in our opinion it's very one-sided and we were told by their staff that in the event they don't show up on our wedding, we'll get our money back but nothing more beyond that. A no-show event will be devastating to us and hearing that there is no extra penalty on them beyond giving us a refund unsettled me. We talked to them about our concerns and suggested some penalty on their part if they just fail to show up on the wedding day (this protection is provided by other vendors' contracts we have reviewed). Upon hearing our request, they terminated the negotiation.
Another aspect of the disappointment with the company has to do with their staff making a misleading statement to me. To coax us into signing their one-sided contract, we were told (quoting their staff) "in the over 400 weddings we did in 2017, I am almost positive that we did not have one no-show!". But we've read at least one public review complaining about their no-show in 2017 (which review the Company did not dispute).
Vendor response 02/02/2018
We are sorry for the confusion in communication, and inability to settle on a contract tha...
t made both sides comfortable. Our contract has been used for hundreds of weddings without issue, and our legal counsel would not let us amend it. Because of this we were not the best fit for this couple.
Our client service member was correct in saying that we did not have any no-shows in 2017. The review referenced is from a wedding that occurred in 2016. It was an unfortunate situation that can occur rarely for live events, but we successfully remedied it with the couple by producing a love story film after the wedding in addition to a full refund.
At byDesign Films, we do our best to treat everyone with respect. We wish things could have turned out differently and been able to accommodate for this couple. We sincerely hope their wedding is all they hope for.
- byDesign Films Team
Savannah E
5.0
1/26/2018
This company completely exceedes all expectations!! They made our little small town wedding look like a movie and embraced every little detail I wanted to see !! They were all very helpful and our videographer Clint was so nice and talented!! I would recommend them per d over!! You won’t be disappointed!!
Hayley G
5.0
1/25/2018
I found byDesign Films through The Knot, and am SO happy I did! Finding the perfect team for this was so important to me, and I was instantly captured by the way they edited and created previous wedding films. I am in love with the way our highlight film and full length film turned out. Photography is definitely a great way to look back and remember your wedding, but videography just makes you feel like you are reliving it. I cry every time I watch our highlight film! The team was absolutely amazing and so easy to work with. I was able to choose the music I wanted and explain which parts of the wedding I wanted included. They were truly amazing!!
Vendor response 11/23/2022
Hi Hayley, thank you for leaving us a positive review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed yo...
ur wedding videos. It is our goal to help couples find the video and photos they want to relieve their wedding day, and we’re glad we had the opportunity to deliver that to you. We hope you’ll relieve your day as it was every time you watch the videos. We wish luck and the best for your future.
Amanda T
5.0
1/25/2018
Still speechless from our wedding video. I couldn’t have imagined it to turn out so perfect. Every single thing I wanted captured was captured and more. It was wonderful and I would recommend them over and over again.
Cody B
5.0
1/25/2018
My husband, Cody and I had a very pleasant experience working with the byDesign team. Everyone from Tara Pratt in Client Services, who always took the time to answer all my questions about the different package options and pricing, to Brittany Reichwald and Sherri Booth who were wonderful to work with on pre, during and post wedding/videography planning and also answering my questions within a day. I also want to say thank you to Ben and the 2nd videographer, both of whom, drove from Denver to Estes Park and were super friendly and captured the most beautiful moments of that day. Last, but not at all least, I would like to thank the editing and quality teams for their creativity in molding the footage into a heartwarming film. We will always be grateful to see our beloved family and friends sharing and enjoying that special day with us.
Karesa V
5.0
1/23/2018
Bydesign films did a stellar job with our wedding. Excellent staff and excellent product!
Britt E
5.0
1/23/2018
My wife and I are incredibly happy with the product we received. Very professional work and editing. A wedding day has so many moving parts to keep track of and it was nice to be able to have something as significant as the video taken care off and managed.
Jillian N
5.0
1/22/2018
byDesign did an incredible job of our wedding video! If a high quality, stunning, cinema-like wedding video is what you're looking for then you have found the right company. They were professional and the questionnaires they had us fill out beforehand and after the wedding ensured that we got exactly what we wanted in everything from the content of footage to music. We will watch the highlight film as well as the full length over and over for years to come and we couldn't be happier with our choice to go with byDesign Films.
Natalia J
5.0
1/19/2018
By far the best company in the business. The videos are of high quality and shot perfectly. Highly recommended.
Angela V
5.0
1/13/2018
Just received our video today, and it is absolutely incredible!!!
Michelle B
5.0
1/11/2018
byDesign Films is an amazing company that I am lucky to have stumbled across and used. From the top-notch quality of work produced to the friendliness and professionalism of their employees you will thoroughly enjoy working with them every step of the way!
CJ H
5.0
1/10/2018
byDesign Films did a fantastic job of capturing the most important day in our lives. We had looked at several different videographers and byDesign was a cut above the rest. They capture and edit the films beautifully. They were extremely professional and prompt with communicating throughout the whole process. I can’t recommend them enough to capture the memories of your special day, so you can cherish them forever.
Christie H
5.0
1/10/2018
I could go on and on about how exceptional ByDesign Films is! They are an absolute joy to work with, and made planning all the details for our film so easy! I was on the fence about booking a videographer but then I stumbled upon ByDesign Films and their films were edited a cut above the rest, there is something truly beautiful about the way they capture not only the memories throughout the day but the feeling of the wedding day. I couldn’t be more happy with our choice to book them. Our wedding film is stunning and brought tears to our eyes. The film reflected everything we wanted and more. I had a few edit requests and they quickly made the requests happen! This is a film that can be shared with our family for generations to come. A special thank you to Rebecca, Sherri, our videographer Patrick, and the editing team for working so hard. ByDesign Films were my favorite vendor to work with because they made everything a breeze and I am so happy we chose them as our videographer.
Richard D
5.0
1/05/2018
Excellent video quality! Highly recommended service!
Chase S
5.0
1/03/2018
byDesigen did an amazing job capturing our special moment. The day flies by so fast that it is wonderful knowing that those special moments are being captured and you can enjoy your time. Special thanks to Sherri and our videographer for being so professional and working with us to get the end we were looking for. Great work! highly recommend.
Jessica L
5.0
1/03/2018
Very professional, responsive and a great end-product! They really listened to what we wanted; everything from music to certain shots and made sure it all was incorporated in the video. They are super fast to respond to e-mails and very flexible when it came to any request we had!
Megan L
5.0
1/03/2018
My husband and I just received our highlight film and Instagram clip and to say we are obsessed would be an understatement! Sherri was very easy to work with and extremely responsive. The crew who filmed our wedding this summer in Chicago did a great job and were very nice and professional. We can't wait to get our full film and raw footage :)
Dan H
5.0
1/02/2018
The surprise of a lifetime was made possible by the excellent team at byDesign Films. My wife and I previously agreed not to hire a videographer to save money, but on Christmas morning she woke up to two beautiful films of our wedding day. From the very beginning, byDesign films was extremely accommodating with this unique request. Brittany was great at presenting the options and explainging every process along the way. Our videographers, Larry and Christopher, were very talented and professional. They embraced the surprise and operated under the disguise of photography students. I still can't believe how they captured every moment without drawing any attention. Months after our wedding, we were introduced to Vanessa who delivered our films. Vanessa & Brittany were truly amazing to work with, and made the surprise possible.
As for the films: They look like Hollywood movies! Every aspect of these films was top notch. From the music, to the action shots, byDesign Films certainly delivered.
Katie H
4.0
12/31/2017
My husband and I had a wonderful experience working with byDesign for our wedding video. Amidst the chaos of wedding planning, it was so nice to have a stress-free component that I didn't have to worry about. The videographer on the day of our wedding was extremely professional- I never noticed he was there before and during the ceremony or during the reception. He blended in so well! When we got our video back, there were a few tweaks we wanted to make and Sherri and her team were so accommodating and receptive to our changes. Our video is something we'll cherish forever and I would absolutely recommend byDesign to any bride!
Cameron H
5.0
12/31/2017
My wife and I have really enjoyed working with byDesign Films. All communication was electronic but was all very easy and professional. Our wedding was in the middle of a staff change and they handled the transition beautifully. When we asked for revisions on our video, they were very quick to help us and make the changes. During our wedding day, the videographer was attentive but was just a shadow, we barely knew he was there. He worked really well with our photography (Hannah Mason Photography). We would definitely recommend byDesign if you want a very professional wedding video at an affordable price and a company that offers many options to fit your needs and budget.
Emma J