Alex & Leah
Vows under a rose-covered arch on a Malibu mountaintop, olive trees catching the last of the light, and a reception toast that had the whole tent laughing.
The way it felt.
They were married under a rose-and-eucalyptus arch with the Santa Monica Mountains standing behind them, Leah's ring going on while her bridesmaids in soft champagne tones watched from just off to the side.
Speeches ran long that night, the good kind, toasts that had tables of guests turning to look at each other and laugh. We kept the camera on the people talking and the people listening in equal measure.
On Cielo Farms.
Cielo Farms sits on a mountaintop above Malibu, olive groves and panoramic views in every direction, and it is one of the most dramatic backdrops we film against all year. The elevation means the light shifts fast up there, soft in the afternoon and then sharp and golden right before sunset, so timing the ceremony against that window matters more here than almost anywhere else we shoot.
Do you film weddings at Cielo Farms?
Yes. We've filmed at Cielo Farms and know the property, from where the light is best to how the day moves from ceremony to reception. As a Malibu wedding videographer we plan the coverage around the venue itself, so the film feels specific to where you got married, not generic.
How much does a Malibu wedding videographer cost?
Our wedding films range from $6,000 for The Moment to $10,000 for The Legacy, our most complete collection. Every collection includes a full cinematic wedding film plus a custom wedding website. You can see everything on our Collections page.
How soon do we get our wedding film?
Your full cinematic wedding film is delivered in about 8 to 12 weeks. Our two larger collections, The Portrait and The Legacy, also include a shorter teaser, delivered sooner so you have something to share while the full film is edited.
Is there a difference between a wedding film and a wedding video?
We'd say yes. A wedding video is a record of what happened. A wedding film is edited with intention, pacing, and your actual vows and speeches woven through it, so it plays more like a short film than a highlight reel. That's what we make.
Will we notice you during the day?
Barely, and that's the point. We film the day as it actually unfolds rather than staging it, staying close but out of the way, so you're present for your wedding instead of performing for a camera. Most couples tell us they forgot we were filming until they watched the film back.