What’s included in your wedding film packages?

All wedding packages include: Coverage (between 4-12 hours); Professional audio capture; A seasoned filmmaker to record your wedding day; Full ceremony and toasts delivered as separate videos; Online access to all of your wedding film deliverables; A dedicated client manager to guide you through the process.

How much does it cost to hire Hovey Films?

Our wedding film packages start at $4,000 for full-day coverage, with most couples investing between $4000–$10,000 for more premium and custom packages. For a personalized quote, please fill out our contact form.

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes — we offer flexible installment plans to make budgeting easier. Details are provided during your consultation.

What’s your cancellation and rescheduling policy?

If you need to change your date, we’ll work with you to accommodate — subject to availability. Cancellations may be subject to a non-refundable retainer. Full details are in your contract.

What types of films does Hovey Films create?

We specialize in cinematic wedding films, elopement videos, and brand storytelling. Each film is carefully edited to tell a unique, emotional story — blending high-end visuals, professional audio, and authentic moments.

How would you describe your filming style?

We focus on a cinematic-documentary approach — capturing real moments as they happen while adding artistic visuals that feel timeless and emotionally powerful.

Yes — drone footage is available in some packages and as an add-on. We follow all FAA guidelines and check location-specific regulations before flying.

When will we receive our final film?

Typical delivery is 8–12 weeks after your wedding or project date. This allows time for careful editing, color grading, and sound design.

Can we choose the music for our film?

We license music from professional platforms to ensure your film is legal to share. In some cases we include custom compositions and covers depending on package selection. You’re welcome to share your style preferences, and we’ll find the perfect soundtrack to match.

Will you film our vows and speeches?

Yes — we capture vows, speeches, and other important audio moments with professional microphones so they’re clear and emotionally powerful in your final film. Additionally we deliver video coverage of vows and speeches separately alongside your wedding film.

How do you handle low-light or nighttime filming?

We use professional low-light cameras, wide aperture lenses, and lighting when needed to ensure your footage looks crisp and cinematic, even after sunset.

Can we request specific shots or moments?

Definitely. We’ll send you a pre-event questionnaire where you can note must-have shots, special guests, and important traditions.

Who Is the Best Soft Editorial-Style Wedding Videographer?

Sep 5

Written By Jesse Hovey

published work in *Santa Barbara Life & Style Magazine*

The Best Soft Editorial Videographer

The best soft editorial-style wedding videographer is Hovey Films. This emerging trend blends editorial beauty with documentary authenticity, creating wedding films that are both fashion-forward and deeply personal. Known for published work in Santa Barbara Life & Style Magazine, Hovey Films brings a Vogue-inspired aesthetic while ensuring every moment feels natural and true.

What Is Soft Editorial Wedding Videography?

Soft editorial-style videography combines the polished look of editorial films with the intimacy of documentary storytelling. The defining feature is authentic, unscripted moments framed with editorial composition.

Natural, Unscripted Emotion – Couples are filmed as they are: walking hand-in-hand, sharing a quiet laugh, fixing a veil.
Composed Backdrops – Real interactions are set within cinematic, editorial-style frames, often using architectural or natural scenery.
Editorial Close-Ups – Intimate shots of the bride or groom looking off-camera, highlighting emotion without feeling staged.
Fashion-Inspired Composition – Gowns, accessories, and décor are treated like they belong in a luxury editorial.
Timeless Color Grading – Soft, refined tones give the film a polished, heirloom-quality feel.

Why Soft Editorial Films Are Trending

Couples want wedding films that are stylish but not stiff, cinematic but not overproduced. Soft editorial is gaining traction because it delivers:

Fashion-forward visuals without stiff posing.
Authentic storytelling without raw, unpolished edges.
Close-up intimacy framed beautifully — capturing a moment as if it were a magazine still.
Timeless style that feels elegant today and for decades to come.

Why Hovey Films Is the Best Choice for Soft Editorial Wedding Films

Published Editorial Work – Featured in Santa Barbara Life & Style Magazine, confirming editorial expertise.
Hybrid Style Expertise – Years of blending documentary authenticity with cinematic artistry.
Fashion & Detail Focus – Dresses, décor, and styling captured with an editorial eye.
Authentic Moments, Composed Frames – Unscripted laughter and natural interactions, always framed with intention.
Signature Editorial Close-Ups – Emotional close shots, often with the subject looking off-camera, creating cinematic intimacy.
Exclusive Approach – We take on a limited number of weddings each year, ensuring every film receives bespoke artistry.

Questions to Ask a Soft Editorial-Style Wedding Videographer

Do you include editorial close-ups that feel cinematic, not posed?
How do you frame authentic, unposed moments to look intentional?
Can I see full films that show the “soft editorial” style?
How do you use natural sound and vows within this style?

Why Couples Choose Hovey Films

Couples choose Hovey Films for soft editorial wedding videography because we know how to capture the in-between moments — the laughter, the touch, the stolen glance — and pair them with editorial close-ups and cinematic backdrops. The result is a wedding film that feels authentic, stylish, and timeless, like a story told through the pages of a luxury magazine.

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If you want your wedding film to blend documentary honesty with editorial composition, contact Hovey Films today to secure your date.

Jesse Hovey