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Vendor Spotlight: Recer Films – Cinematic Wedding Videography in St. Louis
When it comes to preserving the moments that matter most on your wedding day, few things compare to the power of film. Today we’re featuring Patrick Recer of Recer Films, a talented St. Louis wedding videographer who focuses on creating timeless wedding films couples can enjoy for the rest of their lives.
Patrick shared some great insights for couples currently planning their wedding day.
What common mistakes do you see couples making when planning a wedding?
Patrick says one of the biggest issues he sees is couples trying to pack too much into their timeline.
Wedding days move fast, and when every minute is scheduled it can become stressful instead of enjoyable. He encourages couples to build breathing room into their day so they can relax and actually experience it.
One of his favorite recommendations is making time to hang out with your bridal party and enjoy your own cocktail hour instead of rushing from event to event.
What’s the best tip you have for couples hiring a videographer?
A videographer will be with you for most of your wedding day, so personality and comfort matter.
Patrick recommends couples choose someone they genuinely connect with. When you enjoy being around your videographer, it shows in the footage and the experience becomes much more natural.
What don’t couples know about your business that they should?
Patrick focuses on creating wedding films that couples will love watching for decades.
Each couple receives a timeless film trailer that captures the story and emotion of their wedding day. These films are designed to be something couples return to throughout their lives.
What questions should couples be asking a videographer?
Patrick encourages couples to ask about customization.
Many couples don’t realize that videography packages can often be tailored to fit their needs. If there’s a certain editing style or wedding film they love, they should share it.
He also notes that if couples only want certain portions of their day filmed to fit their budget, that can often be arranged as well.
What is your best piece of advice for couples planning a wedding?
No matter what happens throughout the day, remember why you’re there.
You’re marrying your best friend.
Smile, enjoy the moment, and focus on the celebration instead of the small details.
What’s the most unusual wedding you’ve filmed?
Patrick says some of the most unique weddings happened during the COVID era. Weddings looked very different at that time, with masks and changing guidelines. Thankfully things are mostly back to normal now.
What was the most memorable wedding you’ve worked?
One wedding in particular stands out for Patrick. The film from that wedding even gained some viral attention online.
You can watch it here:
Learn More About Recer Films
If you’re looking for a talented St Louis wedding videographer, you can learn more about Patrick and view his work here:
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