The Magic of Private Vows on Film

If you've been scrolling through wedding content lately, you've probably noticed a shift: more and more couples are carving out 15-20 minutes before their ceremony for a private vow reading, just the two of them. As wedding filmmakers, we can tell you firsthand that this trend is creating some of the most authentic footage we've ever captured.

Here's why: when it's just the two of you (plus your photo/video team), something magical happens. You're not standing in front of 150 guests, you're simply being present with your person on your wedding day. That authenticity translates directly to your film, and the footage from these private moments consistently becomes the emotional backbone of the wedding films we create.

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The logistics are simpler than you'd think. Most couples schedule this either 30-45 minutes before the ceremony (when you're both fully dressed) or earlier in the morning if you're already doing a first look.

Having a brief, personal moment with your partner takes the pressure off the ceremony itself, and when you watch your wedding film months or years later, those private moments become the scenes you replay over and over.