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Don't make the common mistake of overlooking videography! Capturing your event on film is more important than you may think. 'Videos record fleeting events that photography cannot, like the spoken words of your vows, conversations with your bridesmaids, moments of anticipation or even your father's toast,' says Tim Smith of Tim Alan Studios and weddingfilmsnyc.com in New York City.

Some couples worry that having a videographer means their wedding will turn into an elaborate production. But the huge lights of the past are no more, and today's technology also allows cameramen to be much less conspicuous. 'A tiny wireless mike clips onto the groom's lapel,' explains Smith. 'It can even pick up whispers between the bride and groom during the ceremony. My cameras are small, and I can shoot from 50 feet across the room.' Convinced? Follow these steps for perfect results.

Get referrals

As with other vendors, recommendations from friends, family and other wedding pros are usually your best bet. 'Ask your photographer who he works well with,' says Smith. Both will be chronicling your big day, and you don't want them bickering over the same camera angle. Depending on a number of factors (including where you live), you can expect to pay about $2,000 to $8,000 for the whole project.

Go with your gut

While in the end it will come down to who you like best, there are a number of factors to consider when deciding whom to go with. Once you've found a few good pros in your pric

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