Planning your wedding can take a lot of time and effort, especially if you want to do it right. From picking your vendors to sending out invitations, odds are you’ve carefully chosen each and every detail to create the event you’ve dreamed of. Whether you want a simple bohemian wedding or a large traditional wedding, there are so many things you must do to make it happen. But, when you think back on your dream wedding, something might be missing — your wedding proposal. Your proposal is just as important as your wedding and is a valuable part of your story as a couple. Wedding proposals are one of our favorite moments to capture on film because of the intimacy, love and excitement shared. In this post, we’re sharing our top reasons on why we think you and your spouse should film your wedding proposal. Keep on reading to learn more about it.

1. It’s a monumental moment for both you and your spouse. 

You wedding proposal is the first of many monumental moments that you will want to capture as a couple. While this moment may not be part of your wedding day, it’s monumental to your journey of coming together as one. Whether you decide to propose in a more intimate setting, such as where you shared your first kiss or a more public setting, such as your favorite restaurant, the moment you share will be special and something you’ll want to look back on.

2. You can include your family and friends. 

When you film your wedding day, the focus of your wedding film will be on you both as a couple. This is also true for your wedding proposal; however, you may want to consider including the people who have been alongside you on your journey to find love. Some examples of this could include asking your family members to share their own thoughtful message on video to you as a couple as you begin this new adventure.

3. You can make it fun. 

While some wedding proposals are simple, there’s no harm in making your proposal a big event. The more time you invest in planning those little details of your proposal, the more monumental it will be in the long run. If and when you decide to capture your proposal, you’ll know that you’re going to get to relive all the laughs, tears, and memories of planning and executing each and every fun detail you added.

4. You can share your story. 

Your wedding film can most definitely share your love story, but filming your proposal gives you an opportunity to share even more. Whether you want to share the way you and your spouse met or some of your favorite couple moments, filming your proposal can be something you will treasure for years to come. It will give you another chance to share your love story, your relationship, and that special moment when you chose to get married.

Related: Should You Hire A Wedding Videographer?

Capturing your wedding proposal is something we highly recommend because of the intimacy, love and laughter shared. We hope this blog post helped you see why recording your engagement is so valuable!