Chloe & Francis
A ceremony beneath a grand Spanish-colonial colonnade, Corinthian columns and old olive trees standing over the whole thing, and a reception that carried on late under the same arches, lit up for the night.
The way it felt.
They were married beneath a grand Spanish-colonial colonnade, Corinthian columns and old olive trees standing over the whole ceremony like it had been built specifically for this.
The reception carried on late under those same arches lit up for the evening, ornate carved capitals catching the light from above, and a father-daughter dance that had the whole room in tears.
On The Athenaeum.
The Athenaeum is a private clubhouse in Pasadena, Spanish-colonial in style with an arched loggia and colonnade that gives a wedding real architectural grandeur without needing much additional styling. It is one of the most striking indoor-outdoor properties we film in the San Gabriel Valley, equally dramatic in daylight and after dark.
Do you film weddings at The Athenaeum?
Yes. We've filmed at The Athenaeum and know the property, from where the light is best to how the day moves from ceremony to reception. As a wedding videographer who works across California we plan the coverage around the venue itself, so the film feels specific to where you got married, not generic.
How much does a wedding videographer cost in Pasadena?
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.