Love Stories TV, a pioneering global media brand in the wedding industry, is known for its emotive and high-quality video content. With a significant digital footprint, including the largest YouTube and TikTok following in the wedding sector as well as sole Snap Spotlight and streaming TV channels among its competitive set, Love Stories TV connects its audience with wedding inspiration and heartwarming, uplifting content through its vast library of real weddings and original programming.

Categories

Film Of the Year
Winner Prize: $1,000
The prestigious Film of the Year award is for the film that exemplifies the best of the best of our industry in unforgettable and compelling ways that leave an impression on the filmmaker community. This award defines excellence.
Eligibility
The winning filmmaker must have at least 5 films on their Love Stories TV channel. The winning film must have 5 vendor tags (if applicable). Entries must include a Love Story. The film must feature a real couple (no styled shoots).
Voting
The finalists in this category will be selected by the Love Stories TV team. A voting form with a list of the finalists will be sent to all filmmakers with an active Love Stories TV channel. Each member of the Love Stories TV Filmmaker community will be able to select the film they believe should win Film Of the Year. The filmmaker with the most votes will win.
Selection Criteria
Cinematography, Editing, Creativity, Storytelling, Lighting, Music, Emotion, “Wow Factor” and Viewer Captivation.
Filmmaker of the Year
Winner Prize: $1,000
Awarded to a filmmaker whose total body of work is not only consistently best in the field, but also pushes the boundaries in a way that sets trends for the rest of the industry and serves as an inspiration for your fellow filmmakers.
Eligibility
The winning filmmaker must have at least 5 films on their Love Stories TV channel.
Voting
The finalists in this category will be selected by the Love Stories TV team. A voting form with a list of the finalists will be sent to all filmmakers with an active Love Stories TV channel. Each member of the Love Stories TV Filmmaker community will be able to select the filmmaker they believe should win Filmmaker of the Year. The filmmaker with the most votes will win.
Selection Criteria
Cinematography, Editing, Creativity, Storytelling, Lighting, Music, Emotion, “Wow Factor” and Viewer Captivation.
Best New Filmmaker
Winner Prize: $1,000
We're always looking for up-and-coming talent. This category is designed to recognize a fresh filmmaker on the scene who has nonetheless demonstrated exceptional filmmaking skills and pushed the creative envelope in our industry.
Eligibility
The winning filmmaker must be in business for less than 3 years. The winning filmmaker must have at least 5 films on their Love Stories TV channel.
Voting
The finalists in this category will be selected by the Love Stories TV team. Our panel of judges will review the finalists' films on their respective lovestoriestv.com business pages and will vote for one filmmaker each. The filmmaker with the most votes will win.
Selection Criteria
Cinematography, Editing, Creativity, Storytelling, Lighting, Music, Emotion, “Wow Factor” and Viewer Captivation.
People's Choice
Winner Prize: $500
Both filmmakers and newlyweds are invited to submit to this category, created to celebrate the team effort behind a winning film that captures the imagination of the audience. An influential and engaging couple, strong aesthetic, and dedicated vendor team are key.
Eligibility
The winning film must have 5 vendor tags (if applicable). Entries must include a Love Story. The film must feature a real couple (no styled shoots).
Voting
Finalists will be selected by the Love Stories TV team. The winner in this category will then be chosen by popular vote. Filmmakers, vendors and the couple will have the opportunity to share the voting link with their followers. The film with the most votes will win.
Selection Criteria
Cinematography, Editing, Creativity, Storytelling, Lighting, Music, Emotion, “Wow Factor” and Viewer Captivation.
Best Social Edit
Winner Prize: $500
Editing a film that captures viewers and distills a full video into a coherent narrative for social media is an art unto itself. The winning film in this category will deliver a viral-worth video for TikTok, Instagram, or other platforms.
Eligibility
The winning filmmaker must have at least 5 films on their Love Stories TV channel. The winning film must have 5 vendor tags (if applicable). Entries must include a Love Story. The film must feature a real couple (no styled shoots).
Voting
The finalists in this category will be selected by the Love Stories TV team. Our panel of judges will review the finalists' films and vote for one film each. The film with the most votes will win.
Selection Criteria
Captures the viewer’s attention (cold open), Edited specifically for social, Proven social performance, Emotion, Creativity, Lighting, Music and 'Wow Factor'.
Best International Film
Winner Prize: $500
Designed to celebrate global wedding traditions, this category is open to films captured outside of the U.S. by a non US-based filmmaker that captures a wedding in a thrilling and inspiring way. Non-english speaking films are welcome.
Eligibility
The winning filmmaker must be based outside the United States. The winning film must have taken place outside the United States. The winning filmmaker must have at least 5 films on their Love Stories TV channel. The winning film must have at least 5 vendor tags (if applicable).
Voting
The finalists in this category will be selected by the Love Stories TV team. Our panel of judges will review the finalists' films and vote for one film each. The film with the most votes will win.
Selection Criteria
Cinematography, Editing, Creativity, Storytelling, Lighting, Music, Emotion, “Wow Factor” and Viewer Captivation.
Best Fashion
Winner Prize: $500
Not to contradict Coco Chanel, but dress impeccably and they most certainly do remember the dress, tux, or shoes. This award recognizes the film that perfectly captures how fashion sets the tone for a wedding: from Bohemian to sharply tailored—and everything in between.
Eligibility
The winning film must tag the dress and suit designer. The winning filmmaker must have at least 5 films on their Love Stories TV channel. Entries must include a Love Story. The film must feature a real couple (no styled shoots).
Voting
The finalists in this category will be selected by the Love Stories TV team. Our panel of judges will review the finalists' films and vote for one film each. The film with the most votes will win.
Selection Criteria
Fashion, Cinematography, Editing, Creativity, Storytelling, Lighting, Music, Emotion, “Wow Factor” and Viewer Captivation
Best LGBTQ+ Wedding
Winner Prize: $500
Love is love—and while every couple is eligible to win any Wedding Film Award, this award is specifically designed to spotlight the inspiring love of our LGBTQ+ couples through a film that is as timeless as it is alluring.
Eligibility
The winning couple must identify as LGBTQ+. The winning filmmaker must have at least 5 films on their Love Stories TV channel. The winning film must have 5 vendor tags (if applicable). Entries must include a Love Story. The film must feature a real couple (no styled shoots).
Voting
The finalists in this category will be selected by the Love Stories TV team. Our panel of judges will review the finalists' films and vote for one film each. The film with the most votes will win.
Selection Criteria
Cinematography, Editing, Creativity, Storytelling, Lighting, Music, Emotion, “Wow Factor” and Viewer Captivation
Best Music
Winner Prize: $500
A great soundtrack is crucial to delivering a film that captures our emotions. The winning film will employ music to take the content from great to exceptional through a transcendent audio journey using music to both set the mood and capture the spirit of the wedding celebration.
Eligibility
The music included in the submission must be licensed by the filmmaker. The winning filmmaker must have at least 5 films on their Love Stories TV channel. The winning film must have 5 vendor tags (if applicable). Entries must include a Love Story. The film must feature a real couple (no styled shoots).
Voting
The finalists in this category will be selected by the Love Stories TV team. Our panel of judges will review the finalists' films and vote for one film each. The film with the most votes will win.
Selection Criteria
Cinematography, Editing, Creativity, Storytelling, Lighting, Music, Emotion, “Wow Factor” and Viewer Captivation
Best Moment
Winner Prize: $500
Every memorable wedding film has a moment—sometimes emotional, sometimes hilarious, often unplanned—that lives on long after the special day. The Best Moment award lauds the film that best captures that one magical moment that transcends all others.
Eligibility
The winning filmmaker must have at least 5 films on their Love Stories TV channel. The winning film must have 5 vendor tags (if applicable). Entries must include a Love Story. The film must feature a real couple (no styled shoots).
Voting
The finalists in this category will be selected by the Love Stories TV team. Our panel of judges will review the finalists' films and vote for one film each. The film with the most votes will win.
Selection Criteria
Cinematography, Editing, Creativity, Storytelling, Lighting, Music, Emotion, “Wow Factor” and Viewer Captivation.
Best Elopement
Winner Prize: $500
Sometimes the most romantic and beautiful weddings are missing one major element. The guests. This award celebrates those intimate celebrations between two people. Last minute or expertly planned over a year, courthouse or on a mountain top. We just want to see the beauty and love shine through on these intimate celebrations.
Eligibility
The winning filmmaker must have at least 5 films on their Love Stories TV channel. The winning film must have 5 vendor tags (if applicable). Entries must include a Love Story. The film must feature a real couple (no styled shoots).
Voting
The finalists in this category will be selected by the Love Stories TV team. Our panel of judges will review the finalists' films and vote for one film each. The film with the most votes will win.
Selection Criteria
Cinematography, Editing, Creativity, Storytelling, Lighting, Music, Emotion, “Wow Factor” and Viewer Captivation.
Best Speech or Vows
Winner Prize: $500
No long-winded boring speeches or cookie cutter vows here! The Best Speech Or Vows award will go to the video that showcases a speech or vow that leave us in awe. Speeches can be emotional, hilarious, sweet and tear-inducing. Personalized vows can show us everything about a couple in a few well thought out sentences. The words and sentiment of an amazing speech or spectacular vows will last long after the walk down the aisle is over and the last glasses have been clinked.
Eligibility
The winning filmmaker must have at least 5 films on their Love Stories TV channel. The winning film must have 5 vendor tags (if applicable). Entries must include a Love Story. The film must feature a real couple (no styled shoots).
Voting
The finalists in this category will be selected by the Love Stories TV team. Our panel of judges will review the finalists' films and vote for one film each. The film with the most votes will win.
Selection Criteria
Cinematography, Editing, Creativity, Storytelling, Lighting, Music, Emotion, “Wow Factor” and Viewer Captivation.
Best Venue
Winner Prize: $500
An awe-inspiring venue creates a whole vibe that an astounding wedding can be built around. We'll award the Best Venue award to the video where the venue takes center stage and shines throughout.
Eligibility
The winning filmmaker must have at least 5 films on their Love Stories TV channel. The winning film must have 5 vendor tags (if applicable). Entries must include a Love Story. The film must feature a real couple (no styled shoots).
Voting
The finalists in this category will be selected by the Love Stories TV team. Our panel of judges will review the finalists' films and vote for one film each. The film with the most votes will win.
Selection Criteria
Cinematography, Editing, Creativity, Storytelling, Lighting, Music, Emotion, “Wow Factor” and Viewer Captivation.
Wedding Of The Year
Winner Prize: $500
The gold standard. A proud representation of the wedding filmmaker community.The Wedding Of The Year category recognizes the work of the entire wedding team. This award is for the wedding with the most fun aesthetic, vendor team and couple.
Eligibility
Entrants must have at least 5 films on their Love Stories TV channel. Entries must have 5 vendor tags (if applicable). Entries must include a Love Story. The film must feature a real couple (no styled shoots).
Voting
Finalists will be selected by the Love Stories TV team. The winner in this category will then be chosen by popular vote. Filmmakers, vendors and the married couple will have the opportunity to share the voting link with their followers. Voters will look at the overall style, decor, look, and feel of the wedding itself not just the finished wedding film. This award is meant to recognize the collaboration of the entire wedding team. The film with the most votes will win.
Selection Criteria
Cinematography, Editing, Creativity, Storytelling, Lighting, Music, Emotion, “Wow Factor” and Viewer Captivation.
Best South Asian Wedding
Winner Prize: $500
South Asian weddings, often spanning multiple days, brim with family, tradition, and vibrant celebrations. Imbued with rich culture, these weddings manifest in diverse settings, from grand ballrooms to intimate backyards and luxurious destinations. The Best South Asian Wedding award recognizes the video that profoundly captivates us, both visually and emotionally.
Eligibility
The winning filmmaker must have at least 5 films on their Love Stories TV channel. The winning film must have 5 vendor tags (if applicable). Entries must include a Love Story. The film must feature a real couple (no styled shoots).
Voting
The finalists in this category will be selected by the Love Stories TV team. Our panel of judges will review the finalists' films and vote for one film each. The film with the most votes will win.
Selection Criteria
Cinematography, Editing, Creativity, Storytelling, Lighting, Music, Emotion, “Wow Factor” and Viewer Captivation.
Best Proposal or Engagement
Winner Prize: $500
The heart-pounding moment when love transcends into a lifelong commitment - the wedding proposal. We salute the thoughtful souls who plan to capture this monumental occasion on film, allowing all of us to share in the thrill and surprise. The 'Best Wedding Proposal Video' award celebrates the art of capturing love's promise in its purest form, creating an enduring memory that touches the hearts of all who witness it.
Eligibility
The winning filmmaker must have at least 5 films on their Love Stories TV channel. The winning film must have 5 vendor tags (if applicable). Entries must include a Love Story. The film must feature a real couple (no styled shoots).
Voting
The finalists in this category will be selected by the Love Stories TV team. Our panel of judges will review the finalists' films and vote for one film each. The film with the most votes will win.
Selection Criteria
Cinematography, Editing, Creativity, Storytelling, Lighting, Music, Emotion, “Wow Factor” and Viewer Captivation.
Best Themed Wedding
Winner Prize: $500
What's more enchanting than a themed wedding, where love and imagination unite? From whimsical Halloween affairs to epic Star Wars spectacles, and the mysteries of Masquerade to the enchantment of Alice in Wonderland – the possibilities are boundless, and so is the amusement.
Eligibility
The winning filmmaker must have at least 5 films on their Love Stories TV channel. The winning film must have 5 vendor tags (if applicable). Entries must include a Love Story. The film must feature a real couple.
Voting
The finalists in this category will be selected by the Love Stories TV team. Our panel of judges will review the finalists' films and vote for one film each. The film with the most votes will win.
Selection Criteria
Cinematography, Editing, Creativity, Storytelling, Lighting, Music, Emotion, “Wow Factor” and Viewer Captivation.
Best Cinematography
Winner Prize: $500
Cinematography. The art and craft of making timeless wedding films by capturing a story visually. The application of camera techniques can elevate a couple's wedding day from a wedding video to a piece of art to be enjoyed for generations to come.The Best Cinematography award will take into account all of the technical aspects that go into creating art on film; exposure, composition, lighting and camera placement, movement and color.
Eligibility
The winning filmmaker must have at least 5 films on their Love Stories TV channel. The winning film must have 5 vendor tags (if applicable). Entries must include a Love Story. The film must feature a real couple (no styled shoots).
Voting
The finalists in this category will be selected by the Love Stories TV team. Our panel of judges will review the finalists' films and vote for one film each. The film with the most votes will win.
Selection Criteria
Cinematography, Editing, Creativity, Storytelling, Lighting, Music, Emotion, “Wow Factor” and Viewer Captivation.

Win Over $10,000 in Cash!

The Love Stories TV Wedding Film Awards honors artistry, innovation and the ability of filmmakers to engage viewers with the unique love stories of their clients. In recognition of the fact that a great film can only happen when research, planning, relationship building, vision and editing are in perfect harmony, we are constantly evolving our submission categories to reflect the breadth of work that is being produced in our industry all over the world. In our seventh year, we award and celebrate filmmakers across eighteen distinct categories in recognition of their outstanding work.

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Awards Eligibility

Please see individual award categories for eligibility requirements.

You will only be eligible for awards by submitting via your personal dashboard on this site, there is no other entry mechanism.

You are able to submit for as many award categories as you would like. You are also able to submit as many films as you would like per category.

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FAQ

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Do you have further questions?
Email the Love Stories TV team at videos@lovestoriestv.com and we will get back to you within 72 hours.

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Judges

Yossuana Aguilar
Yossuana Films
Jessica Mertz
Honey Fox Films
Henry Saint-Jean
Piximpress
Matt Johnson
Who Is Matt?
Stanton Giles
Films by Stanton
Andrew Abajian
Andrew James Abajian
Arina Balerina
Balerina Films
Alessandro Bordoni
Bordoni Films

Past Years Winners