What is Wedding Day Content Creation? And do you need it?
Today we are talking all about Wedding Day Content Creation… What it is and why it might be your new must have vendor!
The newest wedding vendor to hit the market is Wedding Day Content Creation and couples are obsessed! Today we are talking all about content creation, what it is, why it is so popular, why we are adding it to our repertoire of services, do you need it for your wedding, and what other events could you have captured? If content creation is something you have been curious about… We are about to dive in!
What is wedding day content creation?
By definition wedding day content creation is “A professional who captures and curates real-time content from a wedding day, focusing on short-form videos, Instagram Stories, TikToks, and other social media-friendly content. They are not a replacement for photographers or videographers but rather a compliment to their work, offering instant access to wedding footage for sharing and quick memories.” According to Google.
It isn’t all about the gram thou, one of couples biggest regrets is not having video content on their day and they don’t always have the budget for a professional videographer. The difference is we are not out here posing you, or telling you what to do to get certain shots, we are capturing the behind the scenes moments, the fun times in the morning with your wedding party, the adventures that play out on the day, raw, un-edited, good stuff! You want some fun videos for social media, we can do that too, but the roll of a content creator is to be your shadow on the day of, not interfering with the other media professionals you have hired.
Why is it so popular?
The beauty of wedding day content creation is that it isn’t a cinematic production, it doesn’t need editing or anything like that, so you get to re-live it all 48 hours post wedding, and that is priceless! It is an affordable option for couples who want some video memories of their big day!
Why we started Dos Goats Captures…
We LOVE creating content (have you seen our Insta? Naturally we are already taking videos throughout the day, but adding it on as a service came from a passion we have of doing it on more of a professional level. Adding it on as a service allows for a desginated Assoat there to shoot the content! If you are a Dos Goats couple, you still have your planning team their to do all of the Dos Goats stuff, while another person is their capturing everything! It also gives us a chance to be creative with our couples, and it seemed like a seamless service to add on.
Should I Hire a Content Creator?
best ways to figure out if wedding content creation is worth the investment is to think about your priorities. Start by ranking your vendors in order of importance to see what they should spend the most money on. If capturing behind-the-scenes moments, getting content sent to you within 48 hours, having tons of raw footage for Social Media or just to share with your loved ones is high on your list, it may just be what you are looking for!
Not just for the wedding day!
The best part about content creation is it’s not JUST for the wedding day, we could add coverage to your Engagement party, engagement photos, wedding showers, rehearsal dinners, welcome parties and more, there is no shortage of content to be filmed when it comes to your wedding!
Have I got you excited yet?
I firmly believe that content creation is here to stay and is only going to become more popular, if it is something you are now interested in, we have a great group in Minneapolis (including us) So reach out and let’s chat about how we can capture all of your finest wedding moments!
Wedding dress shops in Minnesota that don’t Disappoint!
Sharing some of our favorite wedding dress shops around the Minneapolis area!
Wedding dress shopping might be something you are super excited for, or it might be something you dread, we often hear it is not something people are excited to do, so when that comes, we try to give them options where we KNOW they are going to be taken care of a little bit more then some of those… Let’s call them “big box” wedding dress shops!
These are all local to the Minneapolis, Minnesota area, while some might have nation wide sister stores. But I would say that lots of couples choose to look in Minneapolis, because it can be more affordable than others like Chicago, or the Coasts. So if you find yourself wedding dress shopping in the Twin Cities, this is for you!
What we like about all of these dress shops, our couples have told us they overall have had really great experiences here!
Xandy’s Bridal - Located in Anoka, MN
Luxe Bridal - Edina, MN
Flutter Bridal
Ivory Bridal Co.
VOW’D Minneapolis
Bridal Aisle Boutique
Effie’s Bridal Trunk
Che Bella
Grace Loves Lace
A&Be
The White Room MPLS
Local Dress Designers for those looking to have something custom made…
Tara Latour https://www.taralatour.com/2023-collection
Once you get you dress, you have to do alterations!
Alterations - Also check with the dress store that you got your dress from, but we love these two!
Amazing Alterations - Anoka
https://www.amazingalterations.com/
Mode Haus Bridal
https://www.modehausbridal.com/
Let's Talk About Venue Coordinators VS Wedding Coordinators
If your venue comes with a coordinator and you are wondering if you also need outside help, this blog is for you!
It has been a minute since we wrote a blog, but we wanted to come back with one that gives some clarity to a question we get all the time.. Do you really need a wedding coordinator if you have a venue coordinator? This topic was so easy for me because I have personally done both rolls, I worked for a number of years as a venue coordinator, and I had a scope of work that I handled, I saw time and time again, couples needing additional help, something a hired wedding coordinator would take care of that didn’t fit into my roll at the venue, that was a big reason we started Dos Goats Plans, we saw the need, and over the years, we have never not been needed at a wedding, reguardless of the venue coordinators. Every venue and every planning comppany sell different packages, we wanted to lay out what we see the most here in Minnesota. So if you have questioned this very topic yourself, just keep reading!
Photographer Shane Long
What Does a Venue Coordinator Do?
Your venue coordinator will be your person who you might meet with throughout your planning process after you book your venue. Your venue coordinator is going to get the details about your timeline, room layout, vendor information, and all the details that you have planned. A venue coordinator is great because they are the experts with the venue, and they know what to do and what not to do, they are typically there throughout your wedding day, ensuring everything with the venue is secure.
If the catering and bar go through the venue, then your venue coordinator is most likely helping with these things as well, assisting the bar, making sure catering is staff is doing what needs to be done. Non glamourous things are their duties as well, making sure the bathrooms are stocked and the venue is looking good for guest arrival. They should
Photographer Rachel Lynn
Wedding Coordinator, Day of Coordinator, Month of Coordinator, Wedding Management…
Every planner out there has a different name for the service, but the gist of it, we are there to be your buddy during the planning process, run your day for you, be your point of contact, be your voice to the other vendors. Your coordinator, is the most important part of your wedding vendor team! One thing is for sure, your coordinator / planner is going to in most cases be your go-to person from the moment you hire them.
Photographer Brynn Wheatley
The reason why “Day of Coordinator” is outdated is because a coordinators job never starts on the “Day of” Any good coordinator is going to want to have a meeting with you at least 30-60 days out from the wedding to nail down the timeline, get an game plan in place for the decor, attend your final walk through, and solidify your vendors with you. Here at Dos Goats, we go a few steps further, doing an initial detail meeting and even a meeting 6 month out meeting, ensuring you have access to our recommended vendors, get your timeline started early, and show you access to our decor before you go and do that stuff on your own. We find that our meetings allow for a more vibey wedding planning experience, and to make sure you are as stress free as can be! We are also there to run your rehearsal, lining up the wedding party and making sure everyone knows where to be and when to be there. So you see, the term “Day of Coordinator” is just simply silly!
What does the Coordinator do on the day of the wedding?
Your coordinator is going to be at the venue while you and your peeps are getting ready, they will be there to oversee all of the vendors getting set up, as well as setting up your specialty tables (place cards, gift table, other specialty tables.) They will set up your center pieces, make sure the layout is perfection, and everything is set up the way you envision. They are also your advocate on the day, making sure that everything is done with you two in mind! They are running your timeline throughout the day, making sure all of the things get done in a timely order. If there are any hiccups, they make sure that you don’t have to stress about it. They are there for clean up, and making sure your gifts and decor go in the appropriate persons car. We like to say we are your stress shammies throughout the day, allowing you to be fully present on your day, not having to worry about a thing!
Photographer Eileen K
So do you need both?
The main difference between the two, one works for the venue and the other owns their own business, someone that owns their own business is going to always give you a more personable experience.
First, check with your venue, if they have a coordinator, ask for a breakdown of what the coordinator is actually responsible for. Most venues might actually require you hire an outside coordinator, while others will say that they handle everything for you and you don’t need one. We say, be diligent in your research. If the venue coordinator is in fact meeting all of your needs, you could possibly skip the outside coordination help, but if your ceremony is off site, you would benefit from both! Plus from our research and prior experience, we have always been an asset to a wedding day! One thing we tend to see with venue coordinators, the turn over is high, and often a couple will go through 2 sometimes 3 different coordinators through the planning journey… Sometimes this can be a bit of a pain because notes don’t always get transferred correctly, where as your Wedding Coordinator is by your side from the moment you hire them, and will be with you throughout the planning process.
Remember your friends at Dos Goats are always here to answer any and every question you have!
Photographer Halle B.