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.

YOUR STORY,
YOUR LEGACY

luxury wedding videography in Santa Barbara and worldwide

Cinematic Wedding Films & Emotional Storytelling

SERVING SANTA BARBARA AND DESTINATION WEDDINGS

Hovey Films, specializes in luxury wedding videography rooted in emotional storytelling, fine-art visuals, and timeless craftsmanship. Based in Santa Barbara, Hovey Films creates cinematic wedding films that capture not just events, but the intimate essence of your celebration.

With an editorial eye and a documentary-style approach, each heirloom-quality film honors your love story and legacy. Hovey Films work is guided by a commitment to quality, designed to preserve your most meaningful moments not just for today, but for generations to come.

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Diamond engagement ring with a halo setting, styled on soft white fabric — a modern bridal detail inspired by luxury wedding trends, including colourful engagement rings and editorial flatlays.

Silhouetted couple shares a kiss during their coastal elopement at sunset, with the bride's long textured veil flowing in the ocean breeze — captured in cinematic wedding videography style by a wedding content creator.

A couple lying on the grass in wedding attire, the woman in a white lace wedding dress and the man in a brown suit with a boutonniere, gazing at each other.

Soft sunset light filters through the bride’s drape veil as the couple shares a kiss during their intimate wedding — captured in cinematic wedding videography style with personalized storytelling by a wedding content creator.

A couple shares a quiet moment beneath a sprawling oak tree during their farm wedding, surrounded by golden grass and natural light — captured in a cinematic wedding videography style by a wedding content creator.

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A couple walks hand-in-hand through a vineyard during their tuscan-inspired wedding, framed by golden sunlight and dramatic oak trees — captured in cinematic wedding videography style by a wedding content creator.

Bride smiles while exchanging rings during her intimate outdoor wedding ceremony, wearing a textured mini wedding dress and natural bridal glam — a modern moment that reflects 2025’s top wedding trends.

"We both cried watching it the first time and can't stop watching it. You captured so many special details and painted the most beautiful picture of our celebration."

Adriane C.
The film was absolutely stunning. My family and I were blown away and brought to tears many times!

Johanna H
Hovey Films were super responsive when I reached out to them with our project and the creativity and quality of the work has been amazing!!

Alan S

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JESSE DRAKE HOVEY

CO-OWNER, HOVEY FILMS | SBIFF-NOMINATED DIRECTOR

I believe your wedding film should feel timeless, intimate, and effortless. Rooted in a background spanning feature films and award-winning short documentaries, I founded Hovey Films with a singular vision: to craft wedding films that feel as effortless as they are emotionally resonant.

Our approach is grounded in cinematic storytelling, refined technical expertise, and a documentary-style lens that captures each couple’s day with quiet elegance. We believe that the best wedding videography honors not just the events, but the emotion and legacy behind them.

Each film is treated as a timeless heirloom — intimate, artful, and meticulously crafted. From thoughtful preparation to discreet filming and detailed editing, we give every story the same level of care we’d give our own family’s memories.

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Iconic Locations Where We Film

Favorites from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles

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YOUR STORY,YOUR LEGACY

luxury wedding videography in Santa Barbara and worldwide

Cinematic Wedding Films & Emotional Storytelling

SERVING SANTA BARBARA AND DESTINATION WEDDINGS

"We both cried watching it the first time and can't stop watching it. You captured so many special details and painted the most beautiful picture of our celebration."

The film was absolutely stunning. My family and I were blown away and brought to tears many times!

Hovey Films were super responsive when I reached out to them with our project and the creativity and quality of the work has been amazing!!

JESSE DRAKE HOVEY

CO-OWNER, HOVEY FILMS | SBIFF-NOMINATED DIRECTOR

Iconic Locations Where We Film

Favorites from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles

Wedding film locations we love (SLO → LA)

YOUR STORY,
YOUR LEGACY