Obviously we are not to know a couple’s budget, so we can’t advise you in that area! But in terms of the offerings, the Levels are largely determined by the coverage and length of edits. So, if you’re not interested in having any of the reception covered, then Level 1 would be fine. But if you want your bridal dance and speeches covered, or right up to the final reception farewells captured, then you should go for level 2 or 3.
Here is a rough example of how the coverage of the 3 Levels work…
Level 1 (3 hrs coverage – e.g. 2pm – 5pm)
2pm – 2:20pm: Groom Preparations
2:30pm – 3:10pm: Bride Preps
3:30pm – 4:15pm: Ceremony
4:15pm – 5:00pm: Location Shoot
Level 2 (6 hrs coverage – e.g. 2pm – 8pm)
2pm – 2:20pm: Groom Preparations
2:30pm – 3:10pm: Bride Preps
3:30pm – 4:15pm: Ceremony
4:30pm – 5:30pm: Location Shoot
5:45pm – 6pm: Canapes and Reception Arrival
7pm – 7:45pm: Speeches
7:45pm: Cake Cutting & Bridal Dance
Level 3 (9 hrs coverage – e.g. 2pm – 11pm)
2pm – 2:30pm: Groom Preparations
2:40pm – 3:30pm: Bride Preps
4pm – 5:00pm: Ceremony
5:15pm – 6:30pm: Location Shoot
6:45pm – 7pm: Canapes and Reception Arrival
8pm: Speeches
9pm: Meals
9:20pm: More Speeches
9:45pm: Bridal Dance
10pm – 11:00pm: Dance Floor Action/Bouquet & Garter and Farewells.
* As it gets closer to the wedding, if you feel you need some extra time up your sleeve, you can easily add 1 x additional hour to any level.