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OK, here's some more film school 101 that you're going to want to understand. There are two types of storytelling: linear and nonlinear.
Let's start with the former, which follows the wedding day exactly how it happened in chronological order. "Although it might be considered natural to want to see things in the order as they happened, the film can feel a bit cookie-cutter losing its control of footage selection and can lack creativity," Thompson said. Still, you may want to remember everything exactly as is — from getting ready to the last dance of the night — and if so, make sure to request this style.
On the flip side, as you may have guessed, a nonlinear approach to video editing does not follow the day in exact chronological order. The pro for this is that the final film can be a bit more creative and unexpected. "It allows the editor to weave in different parts of the day to create a continued sense of anticipation and excitement throughout the film," she explained. "This method engages the audience by not following a set pattern."
Again, totally up to you which version you like better. I suggest paying attention this when watching sample films online to make an educated decision.