Personalized Cinematic Wedding Films
$2,500 starting price
We cover all of Michigan, Illinois & wherever you need us!
Travels up to 400 miles See details
Trisha Busch
OFFICE MANAGER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (3X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Coastline Studios is a videography company that films weddings throughout Grand Rapids, MI, the Midwest, and globally. The company focuses on creating unique wedding films tailored to a couple’s personality. The videographers shoot premium coverage of the wedding day and combine it with their proficient editing skills for cinematic excellence.
Coastline Studios opened its doors in 2003 to couples looking for a one-of-a-kind film to remember their day by. Run by owner John and his team, the company aims to curate films that serve as an emotional reflection of the event. The videographers are passionate about what they do and bring their experience, knowledge, and professionalism to every event they shoot.
Coastline Studios has multiple packages to cater to varying needs and budgets. Couples looking to make the most of the milestone event may opt for one of the cinematic packages. These bundles include full-day coverage using the latest filming equipment to capture an extended video of the celebrations. The highlight bundles are perfect for couples looking for a creative highlight reel of the event. This package is flexible and accommodates additional extras, so nothing is missed on the day. The treasured keepsake is delivered in high definition as an MP4 video file.
What You'll Love About Coastline Studios
This creative team offers tailored services to produce films that reflect your vision. With an emphasis on storytelling, they aim to create videos that help you relive your special day. Read through their rave reviews to see how couples have enjoyed working with this studio.
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Couples usually spend $4,000
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Meet the team
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- Trisha BuschOffice ManagerTrisha is the heartbeat of Coastline Studios. From consultations to pre-wedding planing... Trisha handles it all.
- JohnOwnerJohn started Coastline in 2003, and with the team at Coastline Studios has set out to craft personalized wedding films that are a perfect reflection of not only the wedding day, but each unique couple we serve. We love what we do, and love to work as a team with all the wedding professionals on your wedding day to make this once in a lifetime experience the perfect day for you to relive for years to come!
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5.0
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Coastline Studios is highly praised for capturing weddings beautifully and professionally, exceeding expectations with their storytelling art in videos. Reviewers appreciate the team's skill, professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to create a comfortable and natural environment during filming. The staff, including Ryan, John, and the crew, are commended for their kindness and exceptional service, going above and beyond, even in challenging situations like power outages. The resulting videos are described as emotional, cinematic, and perfect, with memories cherished for a lifetime.- Top reviews
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Ben K
5.0
11/03/2024
I'm so mad at Coastline. Every time I watch our preview, I'm instantly an emotional mess! They so beautifully captured the day in way that is surreal to watch back, I am right back in the moment experiencing it all over again. To be able to do that (and I'm just talking about our 3ish minute trailer!) is truly the art of storytelling done to perfection.
As someone with a career in the creative arts industry, who is constantly evaluating our potential partners/studios' work, when we came across Coastline, I knew we'd found our people! I told my husband that doing what I do for work, if I didn't love the video style or editing or quality, it was going to be something very hard for me to watch in the future. I promise I wasn't like this on everything in the wedding, but for photo and video, there was a "standard" on what I was personally looking for. Coastline surely exceeded all expectations.
My husband and I don't take too many selfies/photos/videos in general, and so, to be in front of any type of camera wasn't something we were used to or necessarily comfortable with. However, once we met Ryan and the team who were shooting with him, we instantly felt at ease. Throughout the entire day, and even during our little interview part/gift exchange/story time, it all felt so natural and I 100% wouldn't have expected that. Ryan was so kind and engaging, yet was never in our faces or creating situations that made us feel uncomfortable. Some people just have that ability, and he's certainly one of them. Now, I know everyone will have different experiences, but from a professional production standpoint, from what I saw, they were so on point and ran that shit so smoothly. I love watching creatives work their magic! They're truly professionals.
Thank you, thank you, thank you to Ryan, team, Trisha in the head honcho office manager, and all those involved in the behind the scenes and editing process! We are so grateful to have this day so preciously, intimately, and profoundly preserved.
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Jon B
5.0
10/16/2024
Coastline is the best wedding video production company in Michigan. Unmatched quality and service all around.
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Jenna C
5.0
10/16/2024
If I could give more than 5-Stars, I would! Coastline Studios by far exceeded our expectations not only with their professionalism & skill, but with just being the incredible humans that they are! The crew we had on our wedding day were very calm, down-to-earth, & thought of the tiniest details to capture our big day. They went above & beyond & were the biggest troopers with the rain - in fact, they felt that it added more of a cinematic feel to our video (which we completely agree)! I wish I could find the photo, but I remember it clear as day in my head a photo of the owner not only running in the rain to capture a shot of me getting a ride to the ceremony in a Model-T, but he had the biggest smile on during the ceremony shoot! The amount of compliments on our trailer alone were numerous which included “like a movie” & “it’s so perfect”! It truly was :) I cannot thank Coastline Studios enough for giving us the gift to watch our big day & hear voices forever & to cherish this with (prayerfully) our future children. No need to continue shopping around for your videographer because you just found them!
Lark H
5.0
8/19/2024
My husband and I were so pleased with John and his crew on the day of the wedding! Incredibly professional and helpful. On the day itself, our power went out in the venue right before the reception. The venue was unable to allow guests into the dining space as it was a hazard with the limited light. John and his crew, along with our incredible photographers (Gauperphotography) quickly set up their own lighting to help provide enough light so that the reception could go on as smoothly as possible. They were outstanding! Not to mention their videography skills. They didn’t make it awkward at all and we were at ease while they went about filming, capturing so many moments of the day. Last, we received the video and were blown away. My brother is a wedding videographer in the Chicago area. He doesn’t give his opinions out unless he truly means it, but on seeing the end product he said they did a fantastic job and that John and his team really know what they’re doing! I couldn’t agree more. They perfectly captured our day and added in the audio just how we had requested. We are thrilled we chose this team. Go with them and you won’t regret it on your wedding day!
Rebecca B
5.0
9/23/2023
Coastline is amazing. The staff was wonderful and kind and made for a great experience at our wedding! It felt like they were guests and we highly appreciated feeling connected to them. In addition to their great personalities, the work is incredible. Our teaser brought us to tears. They captured everything we wanted from the emotion, to fun, laughs and tears. It was elegantly done and the music was perfect. We are so happy we chose them to capture our big day
Ashley B
5.0
4/29/2023
Coastline Studios did an incredible job capturing our wedding day! We were very impressed with the team that was at our wedding! They did an amazing job working with our photographers, blending in when they needed to, but also making sure to get great shots in the process! We got a small preview of an amazing dress shot on the beach that was incorporated into the film that we are still in love with.
We really appreciated their attention to detail and focus on getting all the key moments we had captured. We loved the large survey that gave them all the information they needed, but loved that they were also incredibly flexible with us throughout the evening as the schedule changed and we had a few special requests that happened throughout the day!
We received our film about six months after our wedding and couldn't be happier with the edits. It captured everything so well and we couldn't have been happier with our selection. Thank you Coastline Studio team for allowing us to have these wedding memories last a lifetime!
Dana V
5.0
3/28/2023
Coastline did an absolutely amazing job capturing our wedding day! I have watched the video countless number of times and it has brought tears of happiness to many of our family and friends! :) coastline is extremely easy to work with and super responsive .. any recommendations we had or things we wanted, it was no questions asked and they made it happen. The videographers there the day of made us feel extremely comfortable and captured so many amazing moments, they truly are a very talented and amazing company and love what they do! 10/10 recommend
Christine Y
5.0
2/18/2023
We hired Coastline to do a highlight video of our wedding almost 7 years ago. It was not something we had initially prioritized in our budget and we added it late in the planning stage. We are so glad we did! The video captures all the big special moments as well as the little details and it is so special to us! They are professionals and they know what they’re doing. They had us complete a questionnaire so they would be sure to include anything specific we wanted and also get a feel for our personalities and the end result is perfect! Overall, they were amazing and it was the best decision we made for our wedding! The video is something we will cherish forever!
Catie M
5.0
12/07/2022
We loved working with this company; they were so kind and responsive whenever I had a question. They provide so many options when it comes to the packages that they offer, there is something for every budget. They made us feel comfortable and confident and captured our day perfectly.
Amanda S
5.0
11/15/2022
Absolutely loved working with this company! Everyone is amazing, so nice and really make your wedding day a dream come true!
Hannah D
5.0
11/15/2022
The whole coastline team was very professional and amazing to work with. Every detail was captured to their very best of abilities and the whole day flowed so smoothly. We could not have asked for a better team to capture our wedding. We are so thankful!
Erika H
5.0
11/15/2022
My husband and I got married June 25th, 2022. Coastline was professional, down to earth and extremally talented! We got goosebumps watching our trailer. I cant wait to see our full-length video!!
Kelly F
5.0
9/20/2021
Coastline Studios filmed our wedding on September 10, 2021 and I cannot praise this company enough!!! We had a team of 3 AMAZING videographers who I would recommend to ALL couples looking for this service. From the start of the day, I felt so connected to the crew and all throughout the day, they checked in to make sure they were getting ALL desired footage. It is RARE that guests reach out to the bride/groom to pass along positive feedback about the videography company and that is exactly what happened with us! SEVERAL guests contacted us to let us know we had an amazing team and they were ALL over the place ensuring the best footage. Not only were they all very professional, but by the end of the night they almost felt like friends! They were so personable and friendly, with the most infectious positive attitudes. It was the best experience I could have asked for! I cannot WAIT to receive our Cinematic film and relive our day over and over again. I just KNOW that Coastline will deliver a wonderful video based on their day-of effort and performance :)
Taylor P
5.0
7/27/2021
My husband and I got married on July 3, 2021 up in Gaylord, MI. Jonathon and his crew were amazing to work with! They made us feel comfortable and confident and captured our day and our personalities perfectly. They are kind, caring and so much fun to work with!
We had a death in the family shortly after our wedding and without hesitation the Coastline team came through and got us a copy of the speech for the service. Coastline Studios brought us so much comfort and worked above and beyond for our family. I would 100% recommend Coastline Studio to everyone! Thank you from the bottom of my heart <3
Greg G
5.0
12/04/2020
My wife and I had the pleasure of having Coastline film our wedding.
Not only did they deliver a final product that exceeded our expectations, but they were INCREDIBLY accommodating throughout the entire process. From the beginning, the Coastline team made us feel comfortable and confident that we didn’t have anything to worry about. And on the day, John and his crew were respectful, professional and efficient.
After receiving our final videos, we could not be happier we chose Coastline to capture our special day
Aubree C
5.0
12/02/2020
Seth and I got engaged in February of 2019 and it only took a month for me to commit to Coastline Studios as our videographer for our big day (June 12, 2020). While I did a considerable amount of research and reviewing other companies, it was evident that Coastline made the videography portion of the day a tailored experience for the bride and groom. They provided extremely organized questions which allowed for our videographers to get to know Seth and I better and as the big day neared it gave them a clear idea of what we were looking for in our highlight video. We wanted everything captured without feeling like we had paparazzi surrounding us (ha) – and they absolutely nailed it! When COVID-19 struck hard in Michigan we were forced to change every aspect about our day: location, party-size, etc. The lines of communication were outstanding! Coastline was willing to take it day-by-day to ensure the safety of everyone involved, but also understood the emphasis I had placed on having them capture our special day. I also lost my Nana a week prior to the wedding which was held in her backyard. When I informed them via email, they were so gracious and particularly kind the day of the wedding. Everything we requested emphasis on for our highlight video was included so beautifully. The song Found A Heart by Emily Hearn was used in our video and I had never heard it before, it is now one of my favorites! I feel like while editing they listened to every single word and knew just how fitting it was to display the love we share and the simplicity of our special day. I am beyond thankful we chose Coastline Studios to capture the best day of our lives, we will watch our highlight film (and raw footage) for years and years to come. THANK YOU Jon & Josh for working with us!
Rebecca D
5.0
10/13/2020
My husband and I cannot speak highly enough about Coastline Studios and their incredible team. They pulled off everything we could have imagined and MORE with our wedding videos. We received a trailer and also did a large 12 minute video, and we are so grateful we did both! They were incredible professional, had outstanding quality, were fun to work with, and truly put us first the entire time! The process was extremely straight forward and easy, as well.
Picking Coastline Studios was one of the best decisions we made when it came to wedding planning! If you're even considering making a budgeting decision and potentially not having a videographer like we originally were....do what we did. Bite the bullet, invest in both a great videographer and photographer. You will NEVER regret it! These are the memories that will literally stay for a lifetime. Worth every single penny with zero regrets.
Rob S
5.0
1/27/2020
Such a great experience start to finish! An extremely professional studio with organized billing, payment, and contract terms so you know exactly what to expect. They have phenomenal "how it's made" video content that explain all of the options you have. At the end of the day, Coastline offers amazing value to capture the fleeting moments at your wedding. While a photographer is great to see your favorite portraits, a videographer is so much more important as you get to enjoy your day which blew by in the snap of a finger.
We are thrilled and overwhelmed with the final product Coastline produced as well as with the talent and care that the staff on site put into the day of activities. Every time we watch our film it reminds us of how happy we were with our wedding day and how much fun our family and friends had. If you cut one thing out of your wedding, don't make it the videographer. There are other places to save and in retrospect you will realize the incredible power Coastline has to bring your day to life and memorialize it forever.
I can't say enough good about Coastline, they will create everything you imagine in your wedding film and more.
Emily R
5.0
8/08/2019
Coastline did such an amazing job capturing my wedding. They are INCREDIBLE videographers and such fun to work with! During the planning process, I filled out a couple questionnaires and then FaceTimed with my lead videographer, Rebecca, the week before the wedding to discuss the timeline and last minute details. She was so fun and bubbly, I absolutely loved working with her and everyone else on the team. They captured every moment perfectly and blend right into the wedding. I couldn’t be happier with my decision to work with them. They are wonderful and now I will be able to relive my husbands and my wedding day through the video they created just for us! You will be so happy you chose to work with them and they are worth every penny!!!
Lisa F
5.0
7/09/2019
Coastline did an amazing job capturing our wedding day! I couldn't be happier with our video. Not only did Coastline exceed our expectations, but they were amazing to work with. Amy and Jackson were incredibly nice and helped make our special day even more special. Thank you for everything!
Jackson R
5.0
4/11/2019
Coastline Studios shot our wedding film, and my wife and I could not have been more pleased! They catered to our needs and fulfilled exactly what we were looking for in video that captured our special day. They definitely are great at blending in, most people don't even remember seeing them there! On top of that they were polite and efficient, and made the most of the time we spent together on that day. We would both highly recommend reaching out to them if you need someone to shoot your wedding video!
Matthew C
5.0
10/23/2018
Coastline did an amazing job with our wedding and they were a pleasure to work with through our entire process. The videographers blended right into the wedding party as if they were just a couple more guests at the wedding and the editors pulled together a perfect keepsake for us to remember our wedding day. I would highly recommend Coastline Studios!
Marina T
5.0
9/08/2018
They were so amazing the day of and our highlight video captured our day so perfectly. They really are able to understand the couple from just one day.
Elizabeth T
5.0
8/18/2018
We live in China for 10 months out of the year and had the challenge of planning most our wedding via e-mail. Amy and her team at Coastline were amazing with their level of communication, professionalism, friendliness, and creativity. We went back and forth with the idea of hiring a videographer but in the end I am SO glad that we did – and we haven’t even seen the finished product yet! But we just know it will be amazing. Amy answered any questions we had throughout the planning process and was very detail-oriented, making sure the crew would get exactly the shots we wanted. They took the time to get to know us and to understand the ‘vibe’ we were going for. Josh and Jackson were amazing day-of…honestly I didn’t even notice them half the time! They were professional and friendly, and I’d like to think they had a fun time as well! They helped keep things stress-free, like it should be! Their website and system of online payments and information is very user-friendly and made things easy for me. I would recommend Coastline to film your wedding and again, we haven’t even seen our final product yet but know it will be perfect because everything throughout the planning process and on the big day was perfect as well. We cannot thank you all enough and looking forward to seeing our film!
Siphiwe W
5.0
6/19/2018
Coastline studios was the best thing that ever happened to us for our wedding. They were patient,polite, and easy to work with even in a tense climate like a wedding lol...thank you guys so much! Every time we watch our videos it’s just amazing how it takes us right back in that moment and we fall in love all over again! You are awesome! Keep up the good work!!
Lindsey M
5.0
5/25/2018
I cannot say enough about Coastline Studios. I recommend them to anyone looking for a videographer. We hired them for our wedding and they did a phenomenal job. We had Rebecca and Kate as our videographers. They made us feel comfortable and were very professional. Communication was great the moment we reached out to them and their payment plan made it easy for us to afford this luxury service. Our video was delivered 6 months after the wedding. A little longer than anyone would like to wait (we were antsy!) but it was well worth it! My husband and I cried thru the whole thing. Absolutely beautiful work. They were a dream vendor and our DJ still talks to this day about how great they were to work with!
Sarah C
5.0
11/26/2017
The Coastline team blew me away! Our video is breathtaking and every special moment is captured perfectly. We've received so many compliments from all of our family and friends and have been told numerous times that our video is the best wedding video they have ever seen.
They offer many different packages to cater to different price points. We chose the essentials highlight package and it worked out great. I was very specific about the flow of the video, music, and captured footage and they captured my vision to a tee.
Would highly recommend Coastline Studios to any future bride!
Karlie H
5.0
11/01/2017
Our video is perfect! The team that assisted at our wedding was wonderful. Overall great experience, would definitely recommend! Thank you Coastline Team!
Sara F
5.0
6/22/2017
Hiring Coastline Studios was by far one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Our film is absolutely breathtaking and way above and beyond anything we saw other videographers offering. The cinematic film was definitely the way to go and worth every penny of extra cost (And for someone who thought about not having a wedding video because of budget, that says a lot). Watching our film is like watching a movie - very high quality. On top of the amazing end result, the Coastline team was a true pleasure to work with. They not only made everyone feel comfortable, having them around actually added to our wedding day. The cameras added some excitement and the Coastline Team are the type of people you enjoy having around. We couldn't thank them enough for everything!
Abby W
5.0
9/12/2016
This was BY FAR the best money we spent on vendors for our wedding! The entire team at Coastline is wonderful to work with, so professional, very talented, attentive, and just downright awesome. The day after our wedding, we were saying that we cannot wait to see the video...many of our guests said that they didn't even know there were videographers there. Which is a testament to their professionalism and experience. We love every minute of our video and will cherish it for years to come. Thank you for our best memory of our day! Thank you Coastline!!
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5.0
1/22/2016
I cannot speak more highly of Coastline Studios and the team. Jon was super responsive, and made sure we had all of our questions answered before our big day. We planned our wedding remotely, and it was tough but Jon made us feel like we didn't have to worry about the role he played in our wedding. We met John a week before our wedding and we knew we were in good hands. I thank my lucky stars they were available on a Friday since we booked them 3 months before our wedding. Our video turned out perfect, and whoever has seen is absolutely loves it. I have already recommend Coastline studios to a couple of my friends getting married this year.
5.0
12/29/2015
I have never seen professionalism and passion come together as well as it did with coastline studios. Everyone on the team was not only top notch at their craft, but extremely easy to interact with and genuinely a pleasure to have around on our wedding day. From start to finish the coastline team was helpful, pleasant, easy to be around and very passionate about preserving our wedding day the best way it could be.
If you are looking to capture every moment and have the chance to relive the best day of your life over and over again... Coastline Studios is the absolute top choice.
5.0
12/29/2015
Absolutely amazing in every way. The entire staff was friendly, professional, helpful and so wonderful to work with! Their work speaks for itself- you get what you pay for and more! They are so incredibly talented! If you are looking for someone to capture your special day in a memorable way- you have found them!!! This is one happy bride!
5.0
12/29/2015
It's hard to believe that our wedding was 3 month ago already. Oh, what a day it was. Crazy busy running around, making sure that everything is ready for our family's and our guests. With this kind of pace of a day it's very hard to stop to enjoy all the special moments that are happening around you and have the ability to truly appreciate them.
John and his team make sure that with all the noise and chaos that was happening on that day we will have all of those special moments captured and enjoyed for many years to come. Professionalism, attention to details, personalization, creativity, humor, ability to capture emotions and feelings are just a few skill sets you will get when you hire John and his amazing team. Although, we live in Chicago and didn't personally meet John till the wedding day. As soon as we introduced ourselves that morning, it felt like we knew him and the crew for a very long time. Each and every member of the team made us feel very comfortable, relaxed, and worry free. Priceless feelings, if you ask me.
We can't wait for our full wedding day video, however after watching our trailer (multiple times ;) we are sure it will be simply the best :)! Thank you Coastline Studios for all of your hard work. We are wishing you all a Happy New Year and many, many years of success! Cheers :)!
5.0
12/28/2015
Coastline Studios blew us away at how amazing they were. My wife and I decided that we wanted videography/cinematography to be a high priority for our wedding and our expectations were pretty high going into it and Coastline exceeded them and more. John and his team were very professional and will work with you and will produce the the movie and trailer that you are dreaming about. The trailer that they did for us was so magical and emotional that it brought both of our families to tears at how great it was at detailing the day. I would recommend Coastline Studios to anyone that is interested in cinematography/videography for their wedding, they were amazing.
Erik D
5.0
12/19/2015
Words cannot explain the magic John and the Coastline Studios create for you. They are the most professional, most artistic and most creative group involved in creating a video diary of your special day. I am still getting phone calls, texts and emails about how touching our trailer was... and we don't even have the final video yet. I still am in disbelief in the moments that they captured. Please go on their website or their facebook and see for yourself. But I can guarantee this, hiring Coastline Studios to capture the living history of your wedding will bring your day to a completely different level. Thank you Coastline for being there for Craig and I. Your kindness, professionalism and love for what you do shines in all of your work.
Kaitlyn W
5.0
7/28/2015
I cannot speak more highly of Coastline Studios and their entire team. They are friendly, professional, and best of all, they thoroughly enjoy what they do. They make it known they want to capture what you want, not what they think should be captured....and they do a wonderful job making you feel at ease with the entire process. I worked directly with John and Kate. Kate helped with all the behind the scenes/business aspect such as booking, payments, and answering emails. John met with me in person to get to know me and my now husband so he knew us on a deeper and more personal level. Not only was this helpful for John and his team, but it put me more at ease just knowing how genuine John was, and knowing he really wanted to create something special for us.
I was hesitant to book a videographer because let's face it, it's expensive! I was married in mid June and thus far we have only received our trailer, the short clip that summarizes your big day, and I have to admit just the trailer is worth the money. It made me laugh, it made me cry, it gave me goosebumps...and it was under 4 minutes :) At this point I can't imagine what the longer version will be like, but to say the least...I am VERY excited for it.
My husband and I talked about whether the cost was worth the product, and ultimately decided that it's a day that we'll only experience once and having it in video form would be a special memento. And it is indeed!! It's a way for us to look back on our magical day, and is something we will be able to share with our families now and in the far future. Plus, payments are due in segments of the process which makes it easier to break up the cost. One payment is due when the contract is signed, another is due a month out from the event, and the final payment is due 4-6 months after the event.
Booking Coastline was one of the hardest decisions we made because of the cost, but was the BEST decision we made, hands down, because of the memories they captured. We have received an abundant amount of compliments on our trailer, and I have to admit me and my husband, my parents, and my in-laws are mildly obsessed with it :) Your big day will fly by, so take my advise and book them on your event! Let them capture the moments you will so quickly forget otherwise. It's truly something we will forever treasure.
THANK YOU JOHN AND THE COASTLINE TEAM!! WE LOVE YOU!
Ashley B
5.0
7/25/2015
Jon and everyone at Coastline are amazing people that provide excellent products!
We were very hesitant at first to book a videographer solely because of the cost. We didn't think the video justified the amount of money we would spend on the crew. HOWEVER, we recant our original thoughts ten fold.We could not be happier with the trailer we have already gotten and cannot wait to see the full length video in a couple months!
It was nice that the payments were broken up into three installments. The first payment is due when booking (completely understandable), the second payment is due a week or two before the wedding (like most of the other vendors) and the final payment is due 6 months after the wedding when you get the final video. It was nice to have the option to break it up in these installments so it is not just one lump sum.
The crew arrived at the church around 10:30am and started shooting right away. They stayed with us on the party bus and at the reception until about 8:30pm. They set up and took all the footage without us barely noticing them. We did the Cinema package which gave us the Jib...Our priest and guests actually made comments about flying saucers inside the church. But it was more of entertainment than a hassle. They were all a pleasure to be around! We would recommend them to everyone!
5.0
11/06/2014
### On Budget
One of our priorities for our budget was on a top-quality videographer. We knew that would probably cost us but we didn't mind.
Easy to say until it becomes crunch time and all those bills are due, and oh yeah -- you have a wedding to attend.
Coastline removed that hassle right away by breaking the total up into 3 manageable chunks.
### On Day Of
Working with them leading up to the day, and during the day of our wedding was a joy. I definitely leaned on their calm demeanor when my nerves got the best of me.
Having somebody so composed around was fantastic.
### Quality
After reviewing their portfolio I knew that Coastline would do a fantastic job, but we didnt anticipate the impact our own video would have on us -- or perfect strangers.
After we received our preview video gobs of people we barely knew came up to us to tell us that they watched our preview video and started bawling!
### The Jib
This was so cool to have, we had a "gaggle" of ringbearers run down the isle. It was like the running of bulls but with babies. Without the jib it probably would have been impossible to capture.
### Summary
Many of my friends have gotten married in the past several years, and nobody has been as impressed with their videographers as we are with Coastline. I cannot recommend their work enough.
Josilyn C
5.0
10/24/2014
There isn’t one negative thing I can think about when it came to working with Coastline. From the first visit to the final product, these guys are the real deal! We couldn’t be any happier having chosen them to do our wedding video. Not only are they a joy to work with but their professionalism is astounding. Having a great videographer and photographer were at the top of both of our lists, therefore we both spent a lot of time researching and watching as many wedding videos as we could. From the first moment I witnessed a 2 minute Coastline trailer, I was sold! They were able to capture the important moments as well as the small details during our wedding day that we didn’t even know existed! They throw a cinematic twist to wedding videos that we didn’t even think could be possible and the fact that you’re able to have a “jib”…. it felt like we were on a Hollywood set! Throughout our wedding day, they’re organization and positive outlook made us feel not only comfortable and relaxed but it almost felt like they weren’t even there. Even the months leading up to our big day, they always stayed in contact. Many emails and phone conversations were had asking us questions, our opinions on specific details and a few questionnaires to be certain they gave us the best possible product! I would HIGHLY recommend these guys and you better act fast! These guys are becoming quite the hot commodity so book them before they are booked up! We lucked out! Thanks guys!
Amanda R
5.0
10/21/2014
Coastline Studios was absolutely amazing! My husband and I hadn't originally planned to have a videographer at our wedding until we saw some samples from Coastline, and we are so glad we did. Coastline's entire team was professional while at the same time making you feel like they were old friends. There was not a single moment the whole day that I felt uncomfortable. I barely even noticed them or their equipment filming. They go out of their way to really get to know the bride and groom so that their wedding film is a complete reflection of that couple. We love our teaser trailer and can't wait for the full length film!!
5.0
10/20/2014
We were happy that Coastline was available to shoot our wedding, but we would have no idea how much it would mean to us until the wedding was over.
From groom prep through the ceremony and into the late night of the reception, Coastline's shooters were fantastic to our guests. They're not the "invisible" type to vendors. It's impossible to go unnoticed when they have cameras and stands and whatnot. The real pleasure of it is that while you will see them on your day, they are so professional and polite to everyone (guests and other vendors!)
Also, our photographer ended up LOSING every photo that was taken after the words "I Do" were spoken. Every picture with our families and us at the alter. Every picture of guests at the reception. All of it. And we would have been devastated, except for the fact that we had Coastline there and they managed to come through for us. Thanks to them, the last third of the most important day of my life is still documented and I can still look back on it. Not only that, but what we got wasn't just the photographer's "leftovers" by any means. We have detail shots and they really captured the moments. You don't just get a documentary of the day; they capture the little things AND the big things.
I'm so happy we decided to go with them as our vendor. Their dependability, professional demeanor, and overall quality of service made them my MVV (most valuable vendor!) Money absolutely well spent and well earned by them! Thanks Coastline!!!
Jenna N
5.0
10/13/2014
The guys from Coastline were awesome. We chose a photojournalistic package (though I TOTALLY would have done Cinematic if we had the extra cash) and even though I had originally decided against videography earlier on during the wedding planning process, they were able to accommodate my date even though it was getting very close when we finally decided to do videography for the wedding. The crew did a wonderful job of capturing different angles of the ceremony, and even stayed a bit later into the reception for us when things started to run a little long and the dances started later than I had planned. Both of the guys who were taping were very professional and inconspicuous and were a pleasure to work with! Coastline has great people working for them (including owner, John, and Katie, who edited our video) and I'm so glad I changed my mind and decided to go with a videography package with them after all!
5.0
10/13/2014
To say that Coastline captured every single breathtaking moment from our big day, would be a vast understatement-- they captured MOMENTS within MOMENTS. They literally didn't miss a single thing, and we couldn't be more grateful to have them be a part of our wedding day. They are the most professional, most excelled, most friendly, most creative, and most talented at their craft-- Truly, in A League of Their Own. If you choose this team to be your wedding videographer, you will be doing yourselves a HUGE FAVOR. I won't say how many times we have watched our own wedding video because that may be a little embarrassing, but let's just say it will become your all time favorite movie, and one that will make you smile, cry, laugh, and beam from ear to ear for the rest of your lives. Simply put, they are THE best at what they do, and we simply couldn't be happier that we chose them. Truly, truly, A League of Their Own!!!
-Blissfully happy couple, Meghan & Matt
Aliceson W
5.0
10/08/2014
Coastline studios did an absolutely awesome job. When I first got engaged I wasn't going to get a videographer but when I saw what an amazing job Coastline did I knew I needed them. They keep in touch with you periodically before the wedding to learn more about the couple so they can really tailor the video to you.
On the day of the wedding I never even noticed they were there plus they got along great with the other vendors we used. They were really quick to get our trailer together after the wedding which literally brought my family to tears. It was beautifully done. The wedding video soon followed and I watch it all the time. It was phenomenal. I can't say enough good things about Coastline and would highly recommend them.
Elizabeth S
5.0
10/05/2014
All the guys at Coastline made us feel extremely comfortable throughout the whole weekend. They were fun and personable an a joy to be around! I cannot wait to see what they have captured!! I would recommend them 100% to anyone in need of a videographer. If you splurge on anything for your wedding day it should be a videographer, coastline will capture not only your special day but the way you felt on that day. You can finally be a guest a your own wedding!!
Nicole S
5.0
9/29/2014
The Coastline Studios team is amazing and they made our wedding day so special. They have exceptional attention to detail and captured all of our special moments during our wedding day. They also did it in a way in which it almost seemed like they weren't there or a distraction. When we got our wedding trailer (3 minute video) two weeks after our wedding it literally brought me to tears and people who we don't even know told us how amazing it was. I am so thankful for the Coastline Studios team and would highly recommend them as your wedding videographer.
Nancy E
5.0
6/07/2014
We had some trouble getting a hold of someone a couple of times but the day of the crew was so warm and professional. They just started grabbing things to video, I didn't have to say a word. Worry-FREE!
Rachel J
5.0
12/11/2013
I only have good things to say about Coastline Studios. Their work is truly an art! They capture so many moments throughout your day that you would have missed if it weren't for them. They are very professional about their work and have an excellent communication process! You will not regret going with Coastline Studios it is 100% worth your investment!
Chelsey V
5.0
10/18/2013
In all sincerity, we could not have been more elated to have had the staff at coastline be a part of our day. John was prompt to answer any and all questions we had leading up to the day which was so helpful during such a busy time in our lives. John, Jay & Brandon made the trip to the opposite side of the state to film our day. Thy all were unbelievably friendly, warm, and a pure delight to have with us that day. Coastline went above and beyond our expectations in making us feel entirely comfortable. Even though our timeline had a few hiccups, we never felt rushed or anxious by their staff. We both agree, we found some sort of comfort and security in having the coastline staff there that day, as if we had a brand new group of friends who wanted to make our day as special as it could be. The moments we spoke with coastline individually brought a sense of calm and groundedness to a day that we both know could have been entirely overwhelming. From the bottom of our hearts, we are genuinely blown away by this company and how they fit themselves so perfectly into the most important day of our lives. It was a honor to have such authentic, kind, and talented individuals capture a day we will never forget. Despite the timeline hiccups that occured during our day, coastline was adaptable, flexible and incredibly helpful. Even with a crew of three and a lot of equipment, they were never in the way and yet somehow, their presence made the day go that much smoother. Planning a wedding on a budget, we had to manuever our funds (having a homemade cake and using minimal, in-season fresh flowers, and bargaining at thrift stores for decor) in order to afford coastline, but they were one of the best decision we made. In addition, they break up the overall cost of their time and talents into payments that are spread out, one coming even after the wedding- incredibly helpful when most venders must be paid in full prior to the day of. We cannot say enough about this company and how amazing they are to work with. We received our trailer today (beautifully edited by Rebecca), and couldn't be happier. While we are patiently awaiting our film, we are amazed at what she was able to fit into a 4 minute preview! Thank you coastline for not only capturing the happiest day of our lives on film, but for also making the day itself so flawlessly smooth and comfortable! You all are
amazing talented and we would recommend you to everyone! http://vimeo.com/77219643
Kathy B
5.0
10/01/2013
All I can say is that I am excited to see the video when it is done. They had 2 people there and we did not even notice them! It takes 4-6 months to get the video out of production.
Brendan W
5.0
9/05/2013
We couldn't be happier with Coastline Studios. They are a really talented group of people and I would recommend their services to anyone. Both of our families were blown away by their wedding trailers and kept commenting on how professional and nice the team was on the wedding day! We can't wait to see the full wedding video!
adam k
5.0
9/05/2013
As a professional myself with many high expectations of the people I work with, I rarely extend my highest admiration and support, but with Coastline Studios it is easy for me to do! You will not find a more talented, professional, and pleasant video productions company than Coastline Studios. They helped me transform my wild and crazy ideas for an event into a reality that far surpassed even my highest expectations. They were always on time, always ready, and captured shots so beautiful that make Hollywood movies look like amateur productions. From the initial consultation to the final screening of our video, Coastline Studios consistently impressed me. There were several productions companies that I spoke with on the phone from all around the country as candidates to film my event, but Coastline became the obvious choice for me very quickly. They will always go the extra mile for you and create a product that will blow your mind. Even though I could talk endlessly about their unmistaken high level of professionalism, the element that captivated me the most was their unparalleled ability to capture emotions and transport the viewer back into the event, so that the viewer can genuinely relive the experience. For weddings, I can't imagine what you could want more than that. There are so many beautiful emotions and spectacular moments on a wedding day, and THAT is after all what matters most. Coastline Studios will capture them ALL. We will be watching our video our entire lives, and we couldn't be more grateful to Coastline Studios for creating it for us. When you hire Coastline Studios, you are hiring the best. I will recommend them for as long as I live! THANK YOU COASTLINE STUDIOS!!!!!!!!!
5.0
9/05/2013
Personally, I consider myself to be a person who is not easily impressed because I honestly have really high expectations of myself, but Coastline Studios exceeded even my highest expectations and impressed me with their completely unmatchable level of talent and professionalism. If you are looking for the best videographers to capture your wedding or event, Coastline Studios is for you. I will never forget the moment I watched the video they made for the first time, because I felt like I was watching a hollywood movie, but it was about me. It captured the feeling and emotions of all of the biggest moments in the most incredible ways. I'm sure lots of videographers can film your day and get the important moments on camera, but will they be able to capture the true essence and feel of those moments? I honestly feel like I've become one of Coastline Studios biggest advocates, because the way they film events will blow anyone's mind. They match-up the shots with music in beautiful ways, and will do everything they can think of to get the best shots possible. I could go on and on about their talents and their artistic vision, but I also gotta leave some more personal comments about them. You will not find a group of more kind, more compassionate, and more committed professionals than the people at Coastline Studios. They made us laugh, asked us for our priorities and ideas, and always made whatever ideas we had even better. You will NEVER be disappointed with them. They are simply the BEST. Just look at the videos on their website and you'll see what I mean. They go out of their way to create the best product they can possibly come up with, and their best product is better than anyone else's. They capture the feeling of your event better than you could ever imagine, and every time you revisit it, you will not only be reminded of the scenery, you will relive all of the feelings and emotions. Even a complete stranger will be moved by watching your video, I promise! I've showed the video they made for us to people at my work, even people I don't know well, and it makes everyone tear up and smile and laugh. You can't go wrong with these guys. I give them my highest recommendation. Thank you for capturing our day like a hollywood movie. I will enjoy watching it all my life!!!!
Alex C
5.0
9/04/2013
I can’t stress enough the importance of having a wedding video. I’ll start by explaining that it starts with a team of people documenting every single little detail and then weaving it into a masterpiece of emotion that you get to keep forever. In a few months we will get to sit down and relive the fairytale again…and again and again for the rest of our lives. I will also stress the blessing of being able to share the wedding with the loved ones that could not be there.
The Coastline team is unbelievably talented and truly dedicated to the pursuit of excellence. I’m on the video side of advertising and I knew I was going to be picky about our wedding video. I researched dozens of options and Coastline was hands-down the best in Michigan. These Guys are true artists behind the camera AND in the editing studio. Lots of videographers have great equipment and an eye for composition. Some videographers have fantastic style and technique. But then it boils down to a small select group of videographers like Coastline Studios who are a cut above the rest. At this level you find a team of artists that are able to sit down time and time again and tell a fresh wedding story with such elegance and emotion that it causes perfect strangers to tear up.
My entire family has a crush on Coastline Studios for sure. I can’t tell you how many times we would be talking about the upcoming wedding and a family member would mention that they were on Coastline’s website…AGAIN watching trailers. By the time the wedding day came around, I’m quite sure that none of us had any wedding tears left.
It comes at no surprise then, that our wedding video was at the top of our list of things to be excited about. Everybody told me that the day was going to come and go in the blink of an eye and I was bound and determined to not let that happen. But it did. And though I took moments to step back and soak it all in, it was impossible to be in a million places at once. The great news is coastline captured it all. They captured the “I do’s” and the first kiss of course. But they also captured the breeze off the lake, twirls on the dance floor, the looks, the hugs, and the tears. How can you possibly fit so much love and excitement, not to mention 200 loved ones, into one single day? The answer is deep breathing, a good pair of flats, and most definitely Coastline Studios.
Thank you so much John, Nate, Jay, and Rebecca! We were blessed to have you capture our big day! Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and creativity. You are the best!
Jay K
5.0
8/14/2013
My name is Jay Kadlec, newly married and loving it! Abigail and I were married July 20th and Coastline studios was there to film our wedding. Now, I may be a little biased, because I actually have done work for Coastline…but they were fantastic, covered every event, and made sure to only check in with me when needed. Abigail and I are crazy excited to get our hands on the footage! I know it will all be excellent :)
It was a little weird for me to be on the other side of the camera, because I’m so used to ‘staying out of the shot’, but I quickly got over it. I’m super curious to see Abigail’s bride prep and her reaction to the cameras. Once I was used to the lenses being aimed at me, I felt like a rockstar! And when everything started happening (the Ceremony and Reception), I honestly forgot they were even there! Filmaking ninjas would be an apt term for the Coastline Crew. The three moments I’m most excited to see are our first kiss (of course), our entrance to the Reception (rode in on a souped up golf cart), and our dance up on the ridge (with all of the countryside in the background)…
It was the best day of our life and both Abigail and I are super glad to have had Coastline there to film it! Now our friends and family (including the ones who couldn't make it) can see it, and one day, even our children will be able to see their mom and dad getting hitched! - Thank you for everything Coastline!”
Rebecca D
5.0
7/24/2013
Coastline was absolutely great! They captured so many little, special moments in our day, and will help us remember our day perfectly forever. They were on time, and made me feel very comfortable in front of the camera. Technically, they blew me away, and I could not be happier with my trailer, and can't wait to see my full film!
Brittani S
5.0
5/31/2013
John Pottenger and his team at Coastline Studios were phenomenal!!! I was skeptical at first to have our wedding video recorded but, they made me feel very at ease. Now, we have this amazing, one of a kind wedding video to look upon whenever we want to relive our special day. The quality of the video was truly mesmerizing! They not only managed to capture our relationship perfectly but also managed to include every single person who attended our wedding in the video. This was definitely a feat as we had 315 guests. Asking Coastline Studios to be a part of our wedding day was a blessing. Having John and his team film one of the greatest days of our lives was truly a gift!! I cannot express enough how thankful we are. Do not pass up the opportunity to have Coastline studios capture your wedding day =)
5.0
5/12/2013
It's plain to see that there's no finer videography outfit in Michigan than Coastline Studios. Their attention to detail and compassionate treatment make for an exquisite production. Other videography services can only aspire to the quality and value that they offer. Staffed entirely by unobtrusive professionals, Coastline will make your special day shine forever.
stevie k
5.0
5/09/2013
My husband and I are both in the multimedia business so we have high expectations. Coastline lived up to all of our expectations and then some.
They did a terrific job.
John and his crew were kind and professional. It took about 6 months to get our video. When we received it we were so excited and happy that we spent the money for a videographer.
They made the process easy from beginning to end. If you are thinking about hiring them, just do it. You won't be disappointed. Also, spend the extra dough on the jib, it is SO worth it.
The shots they took were artistic and the editing was fun and professional. Watch this video series on how the process works, it's what sold us. http://vimeo.com/35395926
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