Wedding Day Style: Why Forcing It Doesn’t Always Work

When couples begin planning their big day, there’s often a strong emphasis on defining a style, whether it’s elegant black-tie, romantic garden, or something else entirely. And rightfully so. Your choice of venue, flowers, dress, and overall aesthetic play a huge role in setting the tone and vibe of your celebration. That’s something we respect and admire deeply, it's part of what makes every wedding beautifully distinct.

But when it comes to capturing that day, through photos or wedding videos, the idea of style becomes a little more nuanced. Why? Because no matter how carefully you curate every detail, your day will still take on a life of its own. Real moments unfold. Emotions can’t be scheduled. Timing can shift. That’s where the importance of choosing the right photographer and videographer becomes crucial.

Candid or Constructed: What’s the Right Photography Style for You?

When meeting with your photographer, ask how they typically approach the day. Some are more static and heavily direct scenes to create an editorial or Vogue-style finish. These professionals are skilled at crafting visual perfection, but it’s important to remember this can come at the expense of the organic flow of your day.

Others prefer a guided but natural approach, offering direction only when lighting or composition calls for it, but largely capturing what unfolds as it happens. If you're after something more candid, you’ll want a photographer who moves fluidly with your moments rather than controlling them.

At Film My Wedding, we’ve worked seamlessly with both styles. Our experience filming weddings across Melbourne and beyond means we understand how to complement any photographer’s approach while maintaining our own signature style.

Our Style: Candid, Natural, True to You

So what does our wedding videography style actually look like?

We describe it as natural and candid. We go with the nature of your day. We don’t over construct or overly stylise. What this means is, we focus on capturing your family, your friends, and you, as you truly are.

In our 15 years of filming weddings in Melbourne, we’ve learnt that the most memorable wedding videos are the ones where couples recognise themselves. You want to watch your wedding film in 5, 10, or 30 years and reconnect with the version of you who was actually there, not one shaped by trends or forced moments.

That’s the magic of documentary-style wedding videography. It’s timeless

We Don’t Filter Life

Another thing we pride ourselves on is shooting in the richness and depth of your day’s real colour. We don’t layer filters or desaturate your memories.

Melbourne’s weddings are vibrant, heartfelt, and beautifully varied, and your wedding film should reflect that.

Our films are true keepsakes. That means you’ll hear the emotion in your vows, see the energy of your dance floor, and feel the vibe of the entire day without a veil of artificial aesthetic.

We’d love to hear more about your wedding and help guide you through your options. Whether you’re having a vineyard celebration in the Yarra Valley or an inner-city affair in Melbourne, our candid and experienced team is here to help.

Contact us today to enquire about wedding videography in Melbourne. We can't wait to discuss how our videographer team can capture your special day!