Planning your wedding is full of exciting choices — your venue, your colors, your playlist. But one of the biggest ways you’ll shape how you remember your day forever is choosing the right videography style.
Your wedding film isn’t just about the footage — it’s about how your story is told. Different styles create completely different vibes, and finding the one that feels right for you makes all the difference.
Not sure where to start? Here’s your guide to the most popular wedding videography styles — and how to find your perfect match.
Cinematic: Like Your Own Love Story on the Big Screen
If you want your wedding to feel like a scene from a romantic movie, the cinematic style is made for you.
With sweeping camera movements, dramatic editing, and film-like color tones, cinematic wedding videos turn your real-life moments into pure movie magic. It’s less about strict timelines and more about capturing the emotion, beauty, and grandeur of your day.
Best for: Couples who want their wedding film to feel artistic, emotional, and larger than life.
Documentary: Honest, Unfiltered, and Real
If you value authenticity over staging, you might fall in love with documentary-style wedding films.
This style focuses on capturing the day exactly as it unfolds — real moments, real emotions, real reactions. There’s little posing or direction; the magic comes from staying true to what’s happening naturally. Your ceremony, your vows, your speeches — all preserved as they truly were.
Best for: Couples who want their wedding video to be an honest, heartfelt retelling of the day without a lot of extra flair.
Storytelling: A Narrative Woven from Your Love
Storytelling-style films take your wedding day and shape it into a cohesive, emotional narrative.
Your vows, speeches, personal letters, and moments of connection are woven together with visuals to create a film that doesn’t just show what happened — it tells the story of why it matters. Every glance, every laugh, every tear becomes part of a greater journey.
Best for: Couples who want a film that feels deeply personal, emotional, and meaningful — something that’s uniquely about their story.
Music Video: Energetic, Fun, and Full of Life
If you’re all about capturing the fun, fast-paced energy of your celebration, music video-style wedding films bring that to life.
Set to upbeat songs, these films highlight the party, the dancing, and the joy — often with quick cuts, creative edits, and tons of energy. It’s all about the vibe, with less focus on traditional storytelling and more on capturing the feeling of your day.
Best for: Couples who want their wedding video to be lively, bold, and full of movement — like their own personal concert recap.
Find the Style That Feels Like You
Choosing a wedding videography style isn’t about following trends — it’s about finding the one that fits you.
Do you want something emotional and cinematic? Natural and unfiltered? Deep and personal? Energetic and fun? Maybe even a little of everything?
At Tanner Castro Films, we work with you to create a wedding film that matches your vision — blending styles when needed to make sure your memories are captured exactly the way you want them to feel.
Let’s Create the Film You’ll Always Treasure
Whether you already know your dream style or you need a little guidance, we’re here to help tell your story with heart, beauty, and authenticity.
Reach out today to check availability and learn more about our wedding videography packages. Let’s bring your vision to life — one unforgettable frame at a time.
