Book Your
Wedding Videographer

Enquiring about a wedding film doesn’t commit you to anything. I know that, and I’d ask you to approach my contact form in that spirit - it’s the start of a conversation, not a transaction.

I read every enquiry personally and reply within 24 to 48 hours, usually faster. The first thing I check is whether your date is available. I only take a limited number of weddings per year, so if you’re enquiring close to your date or during peak season (May through September), it’s worth doing it sooner rather than later. I’ll confirm availability in my first reply.

If the date is free and everything looks like a good fit, I’ll suggest a fifteen to twenty minute video call. I like to speak to couples before booking because it helps me understand the day - what matters most to you, what the venue is like, whether there’s anything unusual about the format. It also gives you a chance to ask me anything you want and get a sense of whether you’d be comfortable having me around on the day.

After the call, if you’d like to go ahead, I’ll send over a contract. It’s straightforward - it covers what’s included, when and how payment works, what happens if the date needs to change, and how I’ll deliver the film. I ask for a 20% non-refundable deposit to secure the date; the remaining balance is due 30 days before the wedding.

From that point, you’re booked. I’ll be in touch nearer the time - usually around six weeks before the wedding - to go through the day’s schedule, talk through any specific shots you’d like, and answer any questions that have come up during planning. After the wedding, the edit takes eight to twelve weeks. I send a teaser clip in the first week or two. The full film follows via a private download link.

How far in advance should I book?
As early as you can. Popular dates in the Cotswolds and Midlands - particularly summer Saturdays and bank holidays - get booked twelve to eighteen months ahead. If your date is less than six months away, I may still have availability, so it’s always worth enquiring. I’d rather tell you I’m fully booked than have you assume without asking.

What if my date changes after we’ve booked?
If circumstances change - venue shifts, postponements, date changes - please get in touch as soon as you know. I’ll do everything I can to accommodate a rescheduled date. If I’m already booked on the new date, the deposit won’t be refunded, but I can sometimes apply it towards a future booking depending on the situation. The contract covers this clearly.

Do you travel outside the Cotswolds and Midlands?
Yes. I’ll travel anywhere in the UK and have filmed weddings in Scotland, the Welsh Borders, the Home Counties, and the South West. For venues more than 50 miles from my base in Gloucestershire, I ask couples to cover travel and accommodation at cost - there’s no markup on that.

What if it rains?
It happens. I’m prepared for it, both practically (waterproof kit covers, fast lenses for lower light, alternative positions) and creatively. Some of my favourite footage has come from wet days - the light can be beautiful and everyone tends to laugh more. A bit of rain doesn’t stop the film being wonderful.

How do I share my film when I receive it?
I deliver via a private download link. You can download the file to your computer, transfer it to a USB drive for relatives, share it to Google Photos or Dropbox, or upload to YouTube or Vimeo set to private. I’m happy to talk through the options if any of that sounds complicated.

Can I see more of your work before deciding?
Of course. My portfolio page shows a selection of recent films, and I’m happy to share additional examples by email if you’d like to see a particular type of venue or a full ceremony cut. Just ask.

I reply to all enquiries personally, usually within the same day and never longer than 48 hours. If you send a message over a weekend during wedding season and I’m filming, it might be Monday before I get back to you - but I will always come back to every message.

The initial reply will confirm whether your date is available and suggest a short call if it looks like a good fit. I don’t send automated responses or generic brochures. Every reply is written specifically for that couple, because every wedding is different and deserves that.

If you haven’t heard back within 48 hours, please check your spam folder. My replies occasionally end up there, particularly if you use a Hotmail or Yahoo address. If the email isn’t there either, do send a follow-up - messages occasionally get missed during busy weekends and I’d much rather you nudge me than assume I’m not interested.

If you’ve already booked and want to get in touch with a question, a schedule update, or a change to your plans, please use the same contact form or reply to your booking confirmation email. Either route comes through to me directly.

For timeline updates - venue time changes, ceremony running late - a quick message a week or two before the wedding is always appreciated. I build in flexibility on the day, but knowing the updated schedule in advance means I can plan my positioning and equipment setup more carefully, which translates to better footage.

If something significant changes - a venue cancellation, a date change, anything that affects the booking itself - please get in touch as soon as possible rather than waiting. The earlier we can have that conversation, the more options there are. The contract covers the formal process, but most things can be sorted with a straightforward conversation.

During the eight-to-twelve-week edit period after your wedding, I do not send progress updates unless something unusual comes up. The edit is a private process and I prefer to deliver the finished film rather than an unfinished rough cut. I will send a short teaser clip within the first few weeks - that’s your sign that the edit is underway and going well. The full film follows when it’s ready.