At many wedding receptions, there is a video called “End Credit” shown before the party ends. Typically, the End Credit includes scenes from the wedding day, images of guests, and photos. It conveys not only the content of the wedding but also messages of gratitude to the guests. The End Credit is a popular aspect of wedding receptions where guests eagerly anticipate who will appear next. Parents are typically not involved in creating the End Credit, but knowing the basics and flow can help them prepare. The End Credit is an important part of modern weddings, emphasizing gratitude and hospitality towards guests. It is a way to thank guests and create a lasting memory of the celebration.
At many wedding receptions, a video called “End Credits” is shown before the party ends. End credits typically include scenes from the wedding day and photos of guests. Sometimes, messages expressing gratitude to the guests are also included along with the wedding content.
End credits are a popular production at wedding receptions where guests enjoy guessing who will appear next. While parents are not usually involved in creating end credits, understanding the basics and flow of end credits can prepare them emotionally.
This article will feature end credits that are perfect for the end of a wedding.
Table of Contents
What is the Wedding End Credits?
Creation Process
Order of Guest Appearances
Points to Note when Creating End Credits
Finally
What are Wedding End Credits?
When you hear the term “End Credits,” you might think of the list of staff names shown at the end of a movie. Wedding end credits refer to the video that plays at the end of the reception, and there are two types.
The first type mainly features images from the wedding day.
The second type uses photos and videos from the past.
Regardless of the type, the purpose of end credits is to express gratitude to the guests who attended the wedding. Including end credits helps maintain the festive atmosphere of the wedding while creating a calm vibe during the opening ceremony. Modern weddings emphasize “gratitude” and “hospitality to guests,” making end credits an important part of the reception.
While there are no strict rules for wedding end credits, the general content includes the following:
1: Thank you for attending our wedding.
2: Message to the groom’s guests
3: Message to the bride and groom’s guests
4: Final greetings
The entire process usually takes about 5 minutes. The end credits may also include the names of staff involved in the wedding.
Parents typically watch the show outside of the venue.
In many places, parents watch the end credits outside the reception venue. This is because while the guests are watching the final credits inside, the bride and groom and their parents are preparing to leave the venue. It’s common to see people relaxing in a private space while enjoying the view.
Although some end credits are viewed inside the venue with guests, it’s generally more enjoyable to watch them outside considering the overall flow of events.
Creation Process
There are two methods for creating end credits.
1: Pre-create
2: “Shooting” with photos and videos taken on the wedding day.
The methods and costs vary, so choose based on whether you want to reduce costs or prioritize high quality.
Here is how to create end credits.
1: Pre-creation
There are advantages to pre-creating end credits.
– Cost-effective
– Can be tailored to the couple’s preferences
There are no specific rules on how to create the video, but many people tend to include photos with guests during the reception. The disadvantages include:
– Time-consuming preparation
– Lower quality compared to professionally done ones
2: “Shooting”
“Shooting” is a service where professionals create a video of the wedding scenes during the reception. This service showcases scenes of the bride and groom as well as guests, providing an enjoyable production for everyone.
Benefits include:
– No preparation required as professionals handle it
However, the disadvantages are:
– High costs
Shooting and editing images on the wedding day are a significant burden for the cameraman, which can lead to higher costs. The cost typically ranges from 100,000 to 200,000 yen depending on the venue. Although it’s expensive, the quality of the product is high, making it a good souvenir to bring along.
Order of Guest Appearances
When creating custom end credits, it’s essential to pay attention to the order of guest introductions. While there are no strict rules, guests are usually introduced in the order of groom’s side, bride’s side, and both families, or alphabetically if the guests are in the same position. Using the same honorific language (“様”) for names and messages is acceptable. It’s advisable to have parents confirm the names of relatives beforehand.
Here’s how to introduce guests in order:
1: Honored Guests and Colleagues
Firstly, introduce the honored guests, usually in order of their position at work. When expressing the relationship with the bride and groom, including details like company name or position for bosses and titles like “○○ senpai” for seniors helps guests understand the connection.
2: Friends
When introducing friends, consider their meeting order or age. Usually, friends are introduced in the order they were met. If grouping friends by age difference, listing them in descending age order is common.
3: Relatives
Relatives are introduced in order of age. Note that the kanji characters for “uncle” and “aunt” differ depending on age, so be cautious. If older than parents, call them “ojisan” or “obasan”; if younger, call them “oji” or “oba.”
4: Family
For family members, siblings are introduced first, and parents are introduced last. Family titles are not necessary.
Points to Note when Creating End Credits
To create end credits that leave a good impression on guests, apart from writing text that’s easy to read, there are certain points to focus on. Although these might seem obvious, parents might overlook them due to busy wedding preparations.
Parents might find it challenging to intervene in the creation of end credits, even if not asked for opinions. Natural conversation about potential mistakes beforehand with newlyweds could possibly reduce the chances of errors.
There are several things to consider when creating end credits.
Avoid inappropriate expressions
Most end credits summarize details of the wedding day or messages to guests who have been helpful. Sometimes, showcasing jokes or parodies that only a select few friends understand, or that are crude, can have negative consequences among family and superiors.
Although parents usually don’t participate in creating end credits, it’s advisable to inform newlyweds beforehand that weddings should be kept modest, even in the end credits.
Avoid generic messages as much as possible
If the message to guests is generic and applies to everyone, guests won’t feel special. Simple words like “Thank you for today. Let’s meet again,” won’t evoke emotion. Pay attention to the length of the comments since they’ll be read with the video.
If there are many guests, sending a message to groups rather than individuals is acceptable.
Size
When creating custom end credits, it’s crucial to pay attention to image sizes. The effort put into rehearsal the day before won’t be useful if screen sizes haven’t been checked. It’s recommended to confirm the venue and screen size before creating the video.
Finally
In weddings with many guests, it’s challenging for the bride and groom to have time to talk to everyone. Relatives and family members are particularly prone to being left out. However, incorporating end credits allows the couple to express gratitude to all guests through messages.
Whether done personally or professionally, creating end credits requires effort and expense, but it’s an essential part of ending a wedding in a splendid way.
Supervision: Superior Wedding
Composition: Saori Yoshikawa (Kyoto Media Line)