Whether you're a sucker for a great rom-com or can’t get enough twisty docu-dramas, you probably love movies. And a good movie isn’t just about the characters and plot – it’s also about how it all comes together. Wedding videos are no different – a good one can capture a day’s events and emotions so you can remember them forever.

The style of a wedding video can reflect the couple’s taste or simply be a reflection of their photographer’s skill. If you're considering a videographer, ask them what kind of wedding film they’re accustomed to making to see if their style matches yours.

Traditionally, wedding videos are shot in a documentary style with the goal of capturing every moment from start to finish. This is a great way to relive your special day and may include shots of the getting ready process, the ceremony, and your first dance.

Another style of wedding video is the cinematic approach, which uses a more movie-like editing style to convey emotion and drama. It can feature montages and music with a more dramatic color palette and lighting. This style can add a sense of romance and adventure to your special day, and it’s a great choice for couples who want a more dramatic or classic wedding video.

If you're interested in a more stylized wedding video, consider adding a stop-motion element to your shoot. Stop-motion is a whimsical technique that involves stopping the camera, moving a small object within the frame, then starting to film again. This is an easy technique to master with a little practice, and it can add a fun and unique touch to your wedding video.

Weddings are full of raw emotions like jittery nerves, general excitement, and genuine happiness. Those feelings are best conveyed in story form, so it’s important to have a well-told narrative throughout your wedding video. Your wedding planner can help you create a timeline for your special day that highlights the key moments and emotions that will make up the foundation of your video.

For a more romantic touch, ask your videographer to include some voiceovers during your wedding video. This can be as simple as asking your bridesmaids to read your vows before the ceremony or having your fiance and you record yourselves reading them in a quiet space. Including this extra detail will give your wedding video that special, personalized touch that will have you tearing up every time you watch it.

Make your wedding videos even more cinematic with Wondershare Filmora's Filmstock - our premium library of royalty free music, film looks, and stock video footage. To use Filmstock, select the video or photo you wish to edit and then click on the effects dialog. From there, drag and drop the desired look to the track you're working on to instantly apply it. You can also create a custom film effect by using the 'Lookup Table' feature in the effects dialog.