Selfmade, Vladimir Radikovskiy
Wedding venue? Booked. Date? Chosen. Now it’s time to find the vendors who will shape how you remember it all. Are you envisioning a moody, cinematic montage? A nostalgic reel of analog moments? Or maybe something bold, energetic, and editorial? Today’s wedding videography is as diverse as ever—ranging from raw and documentary-style to artfully produced mini films. To help you find the style that speaks to your story, we’ve broken down the most popular (and a few rising) approaches, with insight from top videographers to guide your choice.
Cinematic
Think of your wedding as a movie. Cinematic videos are often carefully color-graded, with a dreamy film-like edit that flows like a romance or feel-good drama. The shots are intentional, the transitions are smooth, and the final video feels like a mini feature film. “This style is perfect for artistic couples who want to live their wedding day without distractions or worries about the people filming their memories,” say the team at Rice and Roses. If you dream of having something emotional, aesthetic, and elevated—but still natural—this is the style for you.
Documentary
Documentary-style videography is candid, unposed, and honest. It's about capturing real moments, big and small, without any staging. The videographer observes from the sidelines, allowing your natural rhythm to shine. “Documentary-style wedding films are raw, real, and emotionally rich—capturing the day as it unfolds with minimal direction,” says the photography and videography duo Grey and Lainey from The Lumière Collective. Top videographer Kate Pervak adds: “It’s a style full of raw, organic moments, rooted in a reportage approach that captures the in-between—the unscripted, fleeting glances and quiet gestures.” Choosing a vendor who shoots in this style will offer an unfiltered view of your day that still feels poetic and intimate.
Vintage & Nostalgic
Shot on Super 8, camcorder or layered with vintage-style edits, this aesthetic makes for a wedding film both warm and nostalgic. Complete with grainy textures, light leaks, crackly audio and a chaarming air of yesteryear, this one is for the romantics. “The blend of digital with nostalgic Super 8 film evokes a timeless, textured feel—amplifying the emotion and making each moment feel both cinematic and deeply personal,” says The Lumière Collective. It’s for the couples who believe love looks best a little blurred around the edges: classic, tender, and entirely their own.
Editorial
Inspired by the world of fashion and luxury branding, editorial-style wedding videos are all about aesthetic precision. Carefully composed shots, unique angles, and an eye for detail are what makes this style feel as though every frame is torn from the pages of a magazine, perfect for the couple who love a highly styled, visual-first approach. It’s less about documenting every moment chronologically, and more about creating a visual story that reflects your wedding as an elevated, fashion-forward experience. Music layered with a soundtrack of raw sounds and overlayed with eye-catching graphics create a distinct vibe curated around your personality and wedding day. Think bold fast cuts, bright colors, and playful fonts for a fun, energetic feel—or soft transitions, cursive titles, and classical music for something more romantic and vintage-inspired.
Epic
As the name suggests, this style is all about grandeur. Think drone shots over sweeping landscapes, bold colors, and majestic compositions that highlight the surrounding scenery. The edit leans polished and powerful. “Perfect for couples who want a jaw-dropping wedding location like castles, the Italian coast, lakes, or French châteaus,” says Rice and Roses. “The couple’s session usually highlights the decor, location, and styling.” This is your wedding as a destination fantasy, complete with soaring music and dramatic landscapes.
Artistic
A creative evolution of the documentary style, this approach blends candid moments with artistic storytelling. There’s still an emphasis on real, unscripted moments, but the framing, pacing, and visuals feel more intentional and artful. “It’s perfect for couples who value a unique, understated perspective and prefer authenticity over perfection,” explains Kate Pervak. It’s intimate, deeply personal, and a little offbeat, but in the best way.
Traditional
You can never go wrong with the classic approach. Traditional wedding videos document the day in chronological order with minimal editing. It’s clean, straightforward, and easy to watch—perfect for couples who want to relive the day exactly as it happened. According to Rice and Roses, traditional videography is “Great for couples who want to keep a classic memory of their wedding without following trends.” This style often includes ceremony and reception highlights, dances, speeches, and candid guest moments—no fuss, just memories.
