Unfiltered: What Your Wedding Vendors Really Want You to Know - Wedding Videographer Edition
Amélie from Lovin.Films Spills the Wedding Tea – Unfiltered Advice from a Wedding Videographer
Welcome to the Unfiltered mini-series - where I get the lowdown from the wedding industry legends who see it all, feel all the feelings, and aren’t afraid to say what couples really need to hear.
This week, it’s Amélie from Lovin.Films, a visual storytelling genius who somehow manages to make even the most chaotic moments look dreamy.
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like being filmed all day or questioned whether video is worth it (spoiler: it is), Amelie breaks it all down - camera angles, creative flow, and why trusting your vendors is a vibe game-changer.
Your Wedding Film Isn’t Just Footage – It’s a Feeling
Amélie from Lovin.Films gets real about videography myths, trend fatigue, and what makes a cinematic love story actually last.
1. What’s one thing you wish more couples knew before working with a Videographer?
Just trust me.
I know it can feel strange having a camera pointed at you while you’re looking at each other, but I know what works. I know what makes you look good, how to capture the right angles, the right light, the right moment.
By the time you see your film, you’ll understand why I was on the floor, crouched in a corner, or moving around trying to get that perfect shot. It’s all to make your day look visually stunning!
Charlotte’s Take: This. A thousand times this. The best shots happen when you forget the camera's even there - because the person behind it knows what they’re doing. Let your videographer do their thing and just focus on being with your person.
2. What’s a small decision couples often overlook - but that makes a big impact on the day?
It honestly makes such a big difference to choose someone to help on the day who has a bit of event-management energy - someone organised, trustworthy, and not afraid to be a tiny bit bossy.
I see it all the time! The fun friend gets the job of helping out, but they’re too caught up in conversations… or a few drinks in… and suddenly the petals are forgotten during the aisle exit, or the family portraits take twice as long because no one knows who’s meant to wrangle who.
Choosing the right person to manage those little logistical moments keeps the day flowing, reduces stress, and makes everything smoother for your vendors - and for you.
Charlotte’s Take: This is one of those things no one tells you. Your bossy-but-organised friend? They’re a gift. They’ll keep things flowing and save you a whole lot of silent stress.
3. Is there a myth or trend in your corner of the wedding industry that drives you a little nuts?
That myth that “iPhone footage is enough.”
Phone videos are great for quick clips or spontaneous moments, but they’re not a replacement for a proper wedding film. Videography is cinematic, crafted, and designed to feel timeless. The angles, lighting, sound, and editing all matter. It's about capturing a story you’ll actually want to watch again and again.
Charlotte’s Take: You heard the woman. Your wedding film isn’t just a recap - it’s a legacy. If you want to actually feel the day again years from now, you need someone who knows how to tell the full story.
4. What makes working with a dream vendor team so important?
Honestly, as a videographer, I spend most of the day trying to stay in the background and out of the way. I know photographers have their must-have shots, and I never want to interrupt that.
But when I’m working with photographers who think outside the box or stylists who understand light, composition, and how to shape a space. It genuinely elevates everything.
Their creativity doesn’t just make their own work better… it makes my work better too.
It gives me moments that look cinematic without forcing anything.
Beautiful setups, thoughtful lighting, intentional styling. Those details create scenes I can film quietly, naturally, and still walk away with art.
When vendors bring creativity and intention to the day, the whole story just comes together effortlessly.
Charlotte’s Take: Real recognises real. When everyone’s bringing their A-game, you get magic. The energy is better, the moments are more natural, and the final film - chef's kiss.
5. One piece of advice you’d give every couple planning right now?
Don’t choose vendors just because their work is “trending.” That blurry, hazy effect or the latest style might look cool now, but in twenty years, there will have been countless trends and styles that have come and gone.
Choose vendors whose work you genuinely love. Look for people whose style speaks to you and whose vision you trust. Those are the moments that last. long after trends have faded.
Charlotte’s Take: Timeless over trendy, always. You want to look back in 20 years and still feel like you. So choose people whose work hits your heart, not just your feed.
Amélie knows how to capture your love story without making you feel like you’re on a movie set. Her advice? Trust your gut. Choose vendors who see you. And let the creatives work their magic.
From quiet corners to big belly-laugh moments, she turns it all into film that feels like you. With the right team and the right mindset, your wedding won’t just be memorable - it’ll be re-watchable for decades.
Where to find Lovin.Films?
📍 Find Amélie’s website HERE
📸 Find Amélie on Instagram HERE
Stay tuned for more Unfiltered chats coming soon. Because real wedding advice looks a lot like this: candid, kind, and full of heart.