SIGNATURE FILMS

At the heart of every wedding we film is a 5-10 minute “Signature” Film, intended to capture and preserve the most special and tender moments of your wedding day. Some families may often want a longer story told. We get it! That's why we offer Feature Films that are 14-20 minutes long.

With our NC offerings starting at $5500, every Signature Film begins here:

Up to 8 hours of onsite, continuous coverage
One filmmaker on your wedding day
An online streaming Smart TV EXPERIENCE (with an app!)
NC travel and lodging included

BUT JUST LIKE YOUR WEDDING...

Every Life Stage Film we deliver is completely customizable with a variety of enhancements which you can read about below.

SIGNATURE FILM ENHANCEMENTS

REHEARSAL DINNER

Perfect for when the majority of the wedding toasts are being given the night before. These words from your loved ones are fleeting and precious, and shouldn’t be left to just photos.

SOCIAL MEDIA REELS

Relive the magic of your wedding just 7-14 days after your big day with a 1-2 minute teaser film—perfect for sharing with loved ones, whether they were there or not. Think of it as your own wedding ‘commercial,’ building excitement long before your full film arrives in 4-6 months!

RAW FOOTAGE

We don’t leave out moments we know you’ll want to see, but there are quite a few hours of clips left on the “cutting room floor”. These moments can be delivered online in what can be described as the best professional home video you will ever see!

AERIAL FOOTAGE

Particularly popular for outdoor weddings, we would love to capture your perfect day from the sky with drone footage so that you can forever preserve the beautiful views of where you chose to get married.

SUPER 8MM

Vintage 8mm and 16mm film transports you to another time, adding even more emotion to your film. Nostalgic, feminine, and special, vintage films feel like a beautiful dream.

DOCUMENTARY EDITS

While you may not watch your full ceremony, first dances and toasts every time, but having them preserved is invaluable. That’s why we provide just pure, professionally captured video and audio, like a live recording, regardless of event length. (An upgrade from our parents' VHS wedding videos.)

LIVESTREAM CEREMONY

We learned during the Covid pandemic that offering ceremony livestreaming services gives families a way to include loved ones in the sacred celebration that can’t make the trip to your wedding, even with the ability to chat and comment live on the feed.

ADDITIONAL HOURS

Who are we to stand in the way of a beautiful day? While our Signature Films include up to 8 hours of on-site filming, we are more than happy to offer additional hours at your request.

4K UPGRADE

We film everything in 4K Ultra HD but deliver in 1080P HD, as not everyone streams in 4K. The advantage of 4K lies in its superior resolution, ensuring your wedding film remains stunning and future-proof for decades—unlike VHS or DVDs. While enjoying a 4K film requires a 4K TV, many couples invest in it for long-term quality, knowing they’ll eventually upgrade their screens.

We hired Life Stage Films since we loved the style of the example videos they have on their website, which we found very cinematic and candid. We communicated with Matt throughout the process but Shawn was the videographer on the actual day. We initially didn't order any add-ons but after the wedding we were so eager to see some of the video that we ordered the social media teaser and they were able to get that to us within a few weeks. Even just the 90 second video was so beautifully done, with the clips and music that were included. Six months is their standard delivery turnaround for the full film but we got ours within 3.5 months, on Christmas Day no less, which was an amazing present! We also got the ceremony, first dances, and toasts. Everything was so well edited and the music choices were perfect. The full film was such high quality it was almost like watching a real movie. We were so happy with how our day was captured and portrayed, it was like reliving our wedding all over again. We're grateful to Life Stage for preserving these special memories and we look forward to rewatching these beautiful videos in the years to come!

- Ted & Jennifer (09.07.24)

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