The Different Styles of Wedding Videography (And Why Fun, Creative Wedding Films Are Taking Over)

Choosing the Right Wedding Videographer for Your Day

Planning a wedding comes with approximately 7,483 decisions. Venue, dress, flowers, seating plans, whether your uncle really needs another pint before the speeches… and of course, choosing the right wedding videographer.

But here’s the thing many couples don’t realise until they start searching: not all wedding videography styles are the same. Some wedding films are slow, cinematic and emotional. Some are documentary-led and natural. Others are modern, upbeat and packed full of personality.

And honestly? None of them are wrong.

The key is finding a wedding videographer whose style genuinely reflects you as a couple and the atmosphere of your wedding day.

At OWP Weddings, I specialise in creatively crafted wedding films that feel energetic, vibrant, fun and completely authentic to the day itself. No awkward posing. No copy-and-paste edits. No overly dramatic slow-motion montages set to sad piano music.

Just epic weddings, amazing people and unforgettable moments — captured exactly how they felt.

Cinematic Wedding Videography

Cinematic wedding films are probably the most recognisable style in modern wedding videography.

These films often feature:

• Slow motion shots
• Emotional music
• Carefully curated audio
• Drone footage
• Dramatic storytelling
• Highly polished visuals

The focus is usually on creating something visually beautiful and emotionally impactful.

And when done well, cinematic wedding films can be incredible.

But sometimes, cinematic can become a little too polished. Some couples begin to feel like they’re starring in a perfume advert rather than reliving their actual wedding day.

If your wedding is more about tequila shots, glitterballs, packed dancefloors and absolute chaos in the best possible way — you may want something with a little more personality and pace.

Documentary Wedding Videography

Documentary wedding videography has become hugely popular in recent years.

This style is all about:

• Real moments
• Natural interactions
• Minimal interference
• Authentic storytelling
• Capturing emotion organically

A documentary wedding videographer usually blends into the background, allowing the day to unfold naturally without directing too much.

It’s relaxed, honest and perfect for couples who hate the thought of awkward posing or forced moments.

In fact, many modern couples specifically search for:

• documentary wedding videographer UK
• candid wedding videography
• natural wedding films
• relaxed wedding videographer

because authenticity matters more than perfection nowadays.

Editorial & Modern Wedding Films

One of the fastest-growing styles in the UK wedding industry is editorial wedding videography.

Inspired by fashion campaigns, music videos and social media storytelling, editorial wedding films feel:

• stylish
• modern
• fast-paced
• visually creative
• personality-driven

This is where wedding videography starts feeling less like a “wedding video” and more like an experience.

Quick cuts.
Big energy.
Epic music.
Creative camera movement.
Huge dancefloor moments.
Real emotion.
Real personality.

And honestly? This is exactly the type of wedding filmmaking I absolutely love creating.

Why Creative Wedding Videography Captures the Atmosphere Better

Weddings Aren’t Slow Motion Films — They’re Experiences

The biggest thing couples say after their wedding?

“The day went SO fast.”

And they’re right.

Weddings are full of movement, noise, excitement, hugs, chaos, champagne sprays, dance-offs, emotional speeches and moments you don’t even realise are happening until afterwards.

That’s why I believe wedding films should feel like the day itself.

At OWP Weddings, my approach is built around capturing:

• the atmosphere
• the energy
• the fun
• the people
• the personality

rather than slowing everything down into something overly staged.

I want your wedding film to make you feel like you’re back there.

Fast Paced Wedding Films Feel More Real

One of the reasons couples are increasingly drawn towards modern wedding videography is because it reflects how people consume media today.

We live in a visual world:

• music videos
• social content
• documentaries
• creative edits
• fast storytelling

Modern couples often connect more with films that feel immersive, dynamic and emotionally exciting.

That doesn’t mean emotional moments disappear.

In fact, the emotional moments often hit harder when balanced naturally alongside the laughter, madness and energy of the day.

A perfectly timed speech line over a packed dancefloor? Incredible.

Your nan throwing shapes as the beat drops? Elite content.

The beauty is in the contrast.

Why Alternative Weddings Need a Different Approach

Non-Traditional Weddings Deserve Non-Traditional Wedding Films

Not every wedding fits the classic mould anymore.

Modern weddings are becoming:

• more colourful
• more relaxed
• less formal
• more personality-driven
• more experience-focused

Festival weddings.
City weddings.
Pub weddings.
DIY weddings.
Destination weddings.
Warehouse weddings.
Back garden weddings.

And honestly, that’s what makes them amazing.

Alternative weddings deserve wedding films that reflect their individuality rather than squeezing them into a generic template.

That’s why I approach every wedding at OWP Weddings completely differently.

No cookie-cutter edits.
No copy-and-paste storytelling.
No “one style fits all” filmmaking.

Because your wedding should look and feel like your wedding.

The Best Wedding Films Prioritise Personality

The weddings people remember most aren’t always the most expensive or extravagant.

They’re the ones filled with:

• energy
• emotion
• personality
• atmosphere
• brilliant people
• unforgettable moments

The best wedding films capture:

• your mates losing it on the dancefloor
• emotional hugs with family
• the ridiculous moments
• the chaos
• the quiet moments in-between
• the genuine atmosphere of the day

That’s the stuff that matters years later.

Not perfectly aligned napkins.

Why Couples Are Moving Away From “Cheesy” Wedding Videos

Modern Couples Want Authenticity

One thing I hear all the time from couples is:

“We want something fun and natural — not cheesy.”

And honestly, I completely get it.

Most couples don’t want:

• forced posing
• fake reactions
• overly dramatic edits
• awkward direction
• endless slow motion

They want to actually enjoy their wedding day.

That’s why my filming approach is relaxed, unobtrusive and documentary-led, while the editing style stays creative, vibrant and full of life.

You get all the emotion and storytelling of a beautiful wedding film — without losing the personality and fun that made the day special in the first place.

Finding the Right Wedding Videographer for You

Your Wedding Film Should Feel Like You

At the end of the day, there’s no universally “best” style of wedding videography.

The best style is the one that genuinely reflects:

• your personalities
• your relationship
• your wedding atmosphere
• your priorities

If you’re planning:

• a fun wedding
• an alternative wedding
• a colourful wedding
• a relaxed wedding
• a party-heavy wedding
• a personality-filled wedding

then a creative, fast-paced and documentary-led wedding film might be exactly what you’re looking for.

Because your wedding deserves more than a generic highlight reel. It deserves a film that actually feels like the incredible day you spent so long creating.

Looking for a Creative Wedding Videographer in the UK?

I’m Olly — an award-winning Hertfordshire wedding videographer covering weddings across the UK and beyond, specialising in:

• creative wedding films
• alternative wedding videography
• fun wedding films
• modern documentary wedding videography
• colourful wedding films
• fast-paced wedding editing

You can check out more films, pricing and wedding inspiration over at OWP Weddings. I look forward to hearing from you to discuss your big day!