Why a Great Wedding Video at Petrichor Farm is More of a Necessity Than a Luxury

When you’re planning your wedding at Petrichor Farm, every choice feels important — the dress, the flowers, the guest list, the music. And then there’s the question: “Do we really need a wedding video?”

For some couples, video still feels like a splurge, an add-on to the photographer.

But here’s the truth: a great wedding film isn’t a luxury anymore. It’s one of the best investments you can make for your wedding day, and here’s why.

1. Reliving the Day You Can’t Pause

Your wedding day at Petrichor Farm will be breathtaking, from the golden countryside sunsets to the rustic barn celebrations. But it will also fly by faster than you can imagine.

A wedding video captures the sound of your vows, the crack of laughter during speeches, and the way your guests cheered as you walked back up the aisle. Photos freeze moments, but video lets you relive them in motion, the way they actually happened.

2. Sharing the Day With Loved Ones

Not everyone you love will be able to be there in person. Whether it’s grandparents, overseas relatives, or friends with little ones at home, your wedding film allows them to experience your celebration in a way that photos alone can’t.

Imagine sending them a highlight reel of you saying “I do” under Petrichor Farm’s open skies — it’s the next best thing to being there.

3. Capturing the Feeling of Petrichor Farm

There’s something magical about Petrichor Farm: the way the breeze carries through the garden during your ceremony, the warm glow of festoon lights over a long-table dinner, the joy of your first dance in the barn.

These are not just moments you see, they’re moments you feel. And video captures that atmosphere: the rustle of the trees, the music swelling, the way everyone’s voices join in laughter. That’s what makes a wedding film timeless.

4. A Gift for Your Future Selves

Years down the track, your wedding video will be one of the most treasured keepsakes you own. It’s something you can show your children, replay on anniversaries, or turn to on quiet days when you want to remember where it all began.

Think of it as the one part of your wedding investment that actually gains value with time. Flowers fade, food is eaten, but your wedding film will last forever.

5. Photography + Video = The Perfect Pair

Photography and videography aren’t rivals — they complement each other. At Petrichor Farm, the scenery is so rich and layered that having both gives you the complete story.

• Photos capture the still beauty of your first kiss.

• Video captures the way your voices shake as you say your vows.

Together, they give you every angle of your love story.

Final Thought: Your Story Deserves to Be Told in Full

Your wedding at Petrichor Farm isn’t just an event. It’s the beginning of a new chapter, one filled with love, joy, and connection. A great wedding video ensures you can hold onto that chapter forever.

So when you’re deciding what to prioritise, remember, a wedding film isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity for capturing the real, living, breathing story of your day.

Special Thanks to TheTale of Two for providing us Nakiya and Tim’s amazing hand crafted film below.

If you have a few minutes and you would like to see a wonderful wedding at Petrichor Farm please take a look!

Film by Canberra Wedding Videographer: The Tale of Two