The emotional moments, first looks, the vows, the music, the stunning cinematography—what’s not to love about wedding videos? At Love Stories TV, we obviously love to watch (and cry over) wedding videos—it’s literally our job! This is why our favorite time of year is when we host the Love Stories TV Wedding Film Awards and we're thrilled to reveal this year's 10 winners. These films were chosen by our panel of elite filmmaker judges to represent the most impressive, creative, exceptional work being done by wedding videographers all over the world in categories like Most Epic Love Story and Best Elopement or Destination Wedding Video. Watch every award-winning film below for the absolute best wedding planning inspiration and, don’t worry, we won’t judge if you find yourself reaching for the tissues!
Best Wedding Video of the Year: Chloe & Tyler at Under Canvas Moab, Moab, Utah by A Little Long Distance
This. video. has. everything! From added clips of the proposal and their late beloved grandparents to the couple’s emotional vows and epic backdrop—we were hooked on this wedding. We love how weddings like this break the mold—the couple had a completely outdoor wedding (camping may have even been included), yet details like Chloe’s incredible Leanne Marshall wedding dress brought the glam to the desert. Watch more wedding videos by A Little Long Distance and contact them about your wedding here.
Most Emotional Moment: Alice & Jack at Kuitpo Forest, South Australia, Australia by Bottlebrush Films
When Alice and Jack started dating, Alice was actually already pregnant with her daughter. Jack stepped up, became her father and the bond between this little family is so clear and strong, we can’t help but tear up when they talk about their love for each other—it didn’t hurt that Jack was choking up as well! Watch more wedding videos by Bottlebrush Films and contact them about your wedding here.
Best Elopement or Destination Wedding Video: Sophie & Alexander at Meursault, Beaune, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France by Sculpting With Time
There’s just something special about international destination weddings. You likely traveled hours to get to your venue and you’re about to cement it into your life and memory as this incredibly special place. Plus, how can you beat a French chateau? It doesn’t get much more romantic than that—and the couple’s gorgeous, over-the-top attire fits in so perfectly. Watch more wedding videos by Sculpting With Time and contact them about your wedding here.
Most Epic Love Story: Curissa & Brandyn at The Willow Ballroom, Hood, California by Splendent Films
When you pair a blogger and entrepreneur (Curissa De'Leon) with a NFL/CFL veteran (Brandyn Thompson), you’re sure to have a pretty incredible love story, not to mention wedding! These two tied the knot in California, but that didn’t stop them from kicking off their reception with a surprise New Orleans-style second line parade. Watch more wedding videos by Splendent Films and contact them about your wedding here.
Best Music: Anna & Travis at Salvation Mountain, Slab City, California by The Quail & The Dove
Some people may not realize just how important music really is when it comes to wedding videos, but think of how much time you may have spent (or will spend) choosing that perfect first dance song. Our filmmakers put that much thought into their soundtracks and we can’t think of a song that would better fit this epically, fun, quirky elopement! Seriously, as this video starts, we’re basically dancing along with Anna. Watch more wedding videos by The Quail & The Dove and contact them about your wedding here.
People's Choice: Ali & Ashlyn at Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, Miami, Florida by Timeline Video Productions
Some of our favorite wedding videos are the ones that have both emotional and full-on party moments. It’s clear we’re not the only ones who love these films as this one received the most votes from our audience as their top choice in a category of seriously good wedding videos. From Megan Rapinoe’s cameos to Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris’s stylish wedding attire, these brides clearly had a wedding that was totally unique and personalized for them—in our opinion, these make for the best weddings. Watch more wedding videos by Timeline Video Productions Inc. and contact them about your wedding here.
Best International Wedding Video: Tania & Eduardo at Hacienda Piedra Azul, Oaxaca, Mexico by Meraki Weddings
The fun of international wedding videos is getting to see the culture, scenery and traditions of a place perhaps unfamiliar to you. And when we say this wedding video brings it…oh, it BRINGS it! Not only does it showcase some festive customs, but you can feel the couple’s joy radiating from the screen. You have to watch it to believe it! Watch more wedding videos by Meraki Weddings and contact them about your wedding here.
Best Editing: Jessica & Thomas at Mt. Rainier National Park, Auburn, Washington by Amora Cinema
Those transitions, that opening, this wedding video reminds us why cinematography is truly an ART. Seriously, when a filmmaker takes a quote from the couple and allows it to guide them to this beautiful level of art—um, hi, look at that sky—you know they’re insanely talented. Watch more wedding videos by Amora Cinema and contact them about your wedding here.
Filmmaker of the Year: Blnk Films
Kathryn Majic, the artist behind this company, is an intimate wedding and elopement videographer based in Denver whose focus is crafting raw, artistic and emotional films for passionate couples. This wedding, Hillary & Mark, showcases her incredible talent. We love how she captured this intimate, emotional wedding, especially the reactions to the bride’s wedding day look. Watch more wedding videos by Blnk Films and contact them about your wedding here.
Best New Filmmaker: Bonsai Creative
Filmmakers like Ontario-based wedding videography company, Bonsai Creative, prove that you don’t need to be a long-time pro in order to create stunning work that will make people believe in the power of wedding videos. This wedding, Hayleigh & Simon, shows off their ability to capture life’s most special moments, like having the couple’s daughter in their wedding ceremony, incredible speeches and sweet first looks. Watch more wedding videos by Bonsai Creative and contact them about your wedding here.
Watch the official trailer, which contains clips from this year's finalist videos, that was produced by Archaius Creative, a post-production video editing company and one of our award sponsors this year. Watch all the finalist films here.