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DM us to claim your exclusive Knot upgrade—bonuses included with every package! At Pretty Films, we specialize in creating cinematic wedding films that perfectly capture your unique love story. Whether it’s cinematic, documentary, or vintage, our fully customizable packages offer everything from custom aerial drone footage and full-length documentaries to highlight reels and extra hours.
Operating across Chicago, Springfield, and surrounding areas, we bring your vision to life with style and precision. With flexible payment plans and a free first re-edit, we ensure your wedding film is exactly what you imagined. We’re passionate about making sure you feel amazing on your big day, and that your memories are preserved in the most beautiful way possible. Contact us today to learn more!
Prices & packages
Photography
$1,690 starting price
Photography
$1,690 starting price
6 hours
6 hours
Unlimited Images - You get all of them. No limits
Unlimited Images - You get all of them. No limits
Your Editing Style
Your Editing Style
Print Rights
Print Rights
Emergency Back-Up
Emergency Back-Up
Online Gallery - Share your images with Ease
Online Gallery - Share your images with Ease
Digital Images - Full resolution, No watermarks
Digital Images - Full resolution, No watermarks
Never Run out of Time - Add extra hours anytime
Never Run out of Time - Add extra hours anytime
Pretty Petite
$1,950 starting price
Pretty Petite
$1,950 starting price
4 hours
4 hours
3-5 minute Highlight Film
3-5 minute Highlight Film
Premium Color Grading
Premium Color Grading
Custom Title Animation
Custom Title Animation
Slow Motion Integration
Slow Motion Integration
All Raw Footage from the day
All Raw Footage from the day
6-hour package $2,450
6-hour package $2,450
8-hour package $2,950
8-hour package $2,950
Stock Aerial Drone Footage
Stock Aerial Drone Footage
Pretty Sweet
$3,250 starting price
Pretty Sweet
$3,250 starting price
6 hours
6 hours
All services included in Pretty Petite
All services included in Pretty Petite
Custom Aerial Drone Footage
Custom Aerial Drone Footage
Timelapse Footage
Timelapse Footage
3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer
3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer
Instagram Teaser Film
Instagram Teaser Film
10-15 minute Documentary Feature Film
10-15 minute Documentary Feature Film
8-hour package $3,750
8-hour package $3,750
10-hour package $4,250
10-hour package $4,250
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.Elite Photo & Video
$3,950 starting price
Elite Photo & Video
$3,950 starting price
6 hours
6 hours
Print Rights
Print Rights
Custom Aerial Drone Footage
Custom Aerial Drone Footage
All Raw Footage from the day
All Raw Footage from the day
Digital Images - Full resolution, No watermarks
Digital Images - Full resolution, No watermarks
Instagram Teaser Film
Instagram Teaser Film
6-10 minute Highlight Film
6-10 minute Highlight Film
Online Gallery - Share your images with Ease
Online Gallery - Share your images with Ease
Full Documentary Film Upto 60 minutes
Full Documentary Film Upto 60 minutes
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- Photography$1,690 starting pricePhotography$1,690 starting price6 hours6 hoursUnlimited Images - You get all of them. No limitsUnlimited Images - You get all of them. No limitsYour Editing StyleYour Editing StylePrint RightsPrint RightsEmergency Back-UpEmergency Back-UpOnline Gallery - Share your images with EaseOnline Gallery - Share your images with EaseDigital Images - Full resolution, No watermarksDigital Images - Full resolution, No watermarksNever Run out of Time - Add extra hours anytimeNever Run out of Time - Add extra hours anytime
- Pretty Petite$1,950 starting pricePretty Petite$1,950 starting price4 hours4 hours3-5 minute Highlight Film3-5 minute Highlight FilmPremium Color GradingPremium Color GradingCustom Title AnimationCustom Title AnimationSlow Motion IntegrationSlow Motion IntegrationAll Raw Footage from the dayAll Raw Footage from the day6-hour package $2,4506-hour package $2,4508-hour package $2,9508-hour package $2,950Stock Aerial Drone FootageStock Aerial Drone Footage
- Pretty Sweet$3,250 starting pricePretty Sweet$3,250 starting price6 hours6 hoursAll services included in Pretty PetiteAll services included in Pretty PetiteCustom Aerial Drone FootageCustom Aerial Drone FootageTimelapse FootageTimelapse Footage3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer3-Axis Gimbal StabilizerInstagram Teaser FilmInstagram Teaser Film10-15 minute Documentary Feature Film10-15 minute Documentary Feature Film8-hour package $3,7508-hour package $3,75010-hour package $4,25010-hour package $4,250
- Most popular.Elite Photo & Video$3,950 starting priceElite Photo & Video$3,950 starting price6 hours6 hoursPrint RightsPrint RightsCustom Aerial Drone FootageCustom Aerial Drone FootageAll Raw Footage from the dayAll Raw Footage from the dayDigital Images - Full resolution, No watermarksDigital Images - Full resolution, No watermarksInstagram Teaser FilmInstagram Teaser Film6-10 minute Highlight Film6-10 minute Highlight FilmOnline Gallery - Share your images with EaseOnline Gallery - Share your images with EaseFull Documentary Film Upto 60 minutesFull Documentary Film Upto 60 minutes
- Starting prices may not include all fees a vendor may charge.
- Couples usually spend $3,950
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Meet Pretty Films—where Alena and her crew of wedding pros bring your love story to life with cutting-edge Ultra HD/4K and slick editing techniques that would make Spielberg blush. From start to finish, we're all about making your journey stress-free. Just book us, kick back, and watch us transform your day into epic film magic. We’ve got you covered! 🎥✨
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5.0
out of 5.0253 reviews
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Pretty Films is highly praised by numerous reviewers for their exceptional professionalism, talent, and dedication in capturing wedding moments. Reviewers commend them for seamlessly blending in, capturing candid and emotional moments, and telling love stories beautifully. The videographers are described as intuitive, talented, and attentive, creating wedding videos that invoke tears of happiness and relive the joyous day. The team is lauded for their stunning cinematography, storytelling, and ability to capture every detail, making them a highly recommended choice for couples looking to preserve their special day.- Top reviews
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5.0
4/10/2025
We couldn’t be happier with our experience working with our videographer—they was absolutely amazing from start to finish. The moment they arrived, they got right to work with such calm professionalism and focus. No fuss, no stress—just pure talent and dedication.
They were so kind, polite, and easy to be around, and they immediately picked up on the vibe of our group. It felt like they just got us, and that really showed in how seamlessly they captured the day. They blended in so naturally, caught all the candid moments, and truly documented the energy and emotion of the day in the most beautiful way.
What an incredible vendor to have on your team—professional, intuitive, and just an all-around wonderful people to work with. We’re so grateful to have had them as part of our wedding day!
Kathyleen P
5.0
4/08/2025
Every time I watch our film, I notice a new detail a guest’s reaction, a stolen kiss, the way the light hit my dress. Pretty Films sees EVERYTHING.
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Ayse J
5.0
3/07/2025
I can’t stop crying happy tears every time I watch our wedding video! Pretty Films didn’t just film our day; they told our love story in the most beautiful way. We’re forever grateful!
Aleksandra C
5.0
2/21/2025
Pretty Films is amazing! They’re so professional and talented. Our wedding video is stunning, and we’re so grateful for their hard work and dedication.
Jazmin S
5.0
1/24/2025
Watching our wedding video by Pretty Films feels like reliving the happiest day of our lives. Every detail, every laugh, and every tear was captured beautifully. Thank you for this treasure!
Roxy M
5.0
1/06/2025
I can't express how thrilled we are with our wedding video from Pretty Films. They captured every tear, every laugh, and every joyful moment. It’s a treasure we'll cherish forever.
Mariya G
5.0
12/16/2024
Our wedding video is like a Hollywood movie! Pretty Films truly worked magic. I’ve watched it a million times and still cry every time. Best decision ever.
Vikki S
5.0
12/05/2024
If you want a videographer who truly cares, Pretty Films is the one! Our video was cinematic, heartfelt, and perfect in every way.
Danniella B
5.0
10/23/2024
Our wedding video feels like a movie we'd binge-watch over and over. Pretty Films didn’t miss a single detail—from our tears to the dad jokes! Highly recommend.
Daniela G
5.0
9/11/2024
I don't know how they did it, but Pretty Films captured every tear, every laugh, and somehow, even our dog stealing cake! Worth every penny!
Belinda B
5.0
8/22/2024
Pretty Films made our special day look like a blockbuster movie! From the beautiful cinematography to the perfectly timed editing, we couldn’t have asked for more. We’ll treasure this forever!
Christiana K
5.0
8/13/2024
Hiring Pretty Films was the best decision we made. They caught my husband’s ‘happy dance’ when the cake arrived – priceless!
Thalia R
5.0
8/08/2024
Warning: You’ll need tissues! They captured the emotions so well, I cried more watching the video than at the actual wedding. If you want to relive your day with all the feels, these are your people.
Rosa N
5.0
7/29/2024
I thought my mascara was waterproof until I watched our wedding video! The emotions, the joy, the tiny details—everything was beautifully captured. Thank you for this timeless treasure!
Tia S
5.0
7/22/2024
We cried more watching our wedding video than we did at the actual wedding! The videographers caught moments we didn't even know happened. We can’t thank them enough for giving us a way to relive our day forever.
Symphony R
5.0
7/17/2024
If you want a wedding video that captures the magic, look no further. These guys are the Spielberg of wedding videography! We couldn't be happier with the final product. Five stars all the way!
Rosemarie H
5.0
7/10/2024
Five stars for the most epic wedding video ever! They captured everything from our teary vows to Grandma's wild dance moves. Perfect memories preserved forever!
Melinor B
5.0
7/02/2024
Thank you for creating such a beautiful memory of our special day. The quality of the video and the professionalism of the team were outstanding. We're thrilled with the results!
Shane E
5.0
6/24/2024
We're completely in awe of our wedding video from Pretty Films! It's bursting with energy and perfectly captures the joy of our day!
Mae C
5.0
6/05/2024
Wow! Our wedding video from Pretty Films is absolutely incredible! It perfectly captured all the emotions of our special day. We couldn't be happier!
Carolina W
5.0
5/28/2024
Pretty Films was a pleasure to work with and my wife and I were so pleased with the video they put together! Honestly, I was a little skeptical about using a videographer as we didn't want a typical cheesy wedding video but Pretty Films was totally the style and look we were looking for. The team made us feel at ease in front of the camera and collaborated really well with our photographer. They were responsive to emails and put together the final video really quickly. Make sure you use Pretty Films!
Hilda M
5.0
5/25/2024
Pretty Films was an absolute pleasure to work with. Easy to communicate with, willing to work with you on your wants and delivered the project as expected. Highly recommended!
Sam B
5.0
1/03/2024
I cannot believe how perfectly our videos turned out. They captured all of the key moments (including vows and speeches) without us even giving them any direction to do so. The music and timing of the videos makes it an unreal production quality, and we have gotten so many compliments on the films. We posted the teaser on social media, and gifted the documentary via Motion Books for Christmas. We have gotten so many compliments on these. They tagged along with the photographers during the wedding with only one videographer and produced something that we will continue to watch every year. Thank you for this beautiful masterpiece!
Mackenzie B
5.0
8/23/2023
Vlad was exactly what we were looking for in a videographer! We knew that we wanted to capture the special moments of our day without too many “posed” moments, and he did just that. He did an amazing job of recording the day without being imposing to us or our guests. The Pretty Films team was super organized and did a great job of keeping in touch with us and our planner as we got closer and closer to the wedding. The final product turned out great, as well!
Nancy D
5.0
10/27/2022
We loved working with Pretty Films! The videographer we worked with captured our day beautifully. She was super sweet and attentive. We felt super comfortable which is very important to us. I would absolutely recommend Pretty Films to anyone.
Rachelle A
5.0
10/25/2022
Where do I even begin? From communicating with Maribel to working with our Videographer Andy the day of. They are all so professional, amazing, responsive, understanding, and the payments were EASY too! I cannot rave about Pretty Films enough. We just got our teaser video and we cried so much. I highly recommend Pretty Films!!! You will not be disappointed. <3
response 12/29/2022
Wow - we are humbled. Your wedding was so touching and fun that we were truly honored to d...
ocument it. Thank you for the amazing opportunity and we are so happy with the way your story unfolded - it is beautiful and timeless
Sarah T
5.0
10/21/2022
They were my sister’s wedding videographers back in 2018, and they have exceeded any and all of our expectations. I didn’t even know my husband back then but had told them that they would have to do my wedding as well some day in the future! Fast forward to 2022, and I’ve had the pleasure of working with them at my own wedding.
response 12/29/2022
we are honored to once again be there with your family to capture another amazing celebrat...
ion! Thank you and we wish you health and happiness!
Alanis S
5.0
10/19/2022
Hands down the best!!! I worked with Maribel via email from my initial search. I did everything through email and I am so glad I made the decision to book him. My husband (fiance at the time) didn't understand the reason for a videographer and a photographer. He didn't want it. I booked it anyway and told him later!! He wasn't happy. But when we received the final result he was over the moon happy.
Mylee N
5.0
10/13/2022
We heard about Maribel through many recommendations by our friends and after meeting with her we never looked back! She is super sweet and talented and I could have not chosen a better person for the job. Considering we had a wedding guest list of about 500 people she killed it.
Vivienne B
5.0
10/11/2022
We were blown away by the professionalism before, during and after our big day! Nothing felt posed or uncomfortable. The final videos are STUNNING! We will definitely be watching them every anniversary, if not way more often than that!
Micah N
5.0
10/06/2022
At first we didn't think we needed a video, but I'm so happy we did because the day goes by so fast! Pretty Films captured the mood and theme we were going for and showcased the amazing landscape we were surrounded by. I love sharing the video with people, they usually end up crying because it's so moving, but I'm very proud of it! I am so thankful I can rewatch it again and again.
Kathleen H
5.0
10/04/2022
I was very impressed with this company. Being a COVID bride I was very stressed on the days leading up to our wedding, but as soon as I reached out to Prettt Fimls, they understood and were happy to split the hours for the video (wedding & vow renewal) at no extra costs! The video turned out great for our wedding and I look forward to working with them again!
Nina C
5.0
9/29/2022
Our wedding would not have been complete without them. They went above and beyond our expectations. My fiancé (now husband) was super hesitant about getting a videographer until he saw Pretty Films beautiful work, he says they are worth every penny, and I agree! We are head over heels in love with our wedding video as well as our friends and family! They truly captured our day in such a beautiful way! We strongly recommend them to any couple looking for a videographer!
Marcie G
5.0
9/27/2022
I never do reviews unless its really earned - 5 star service from start to finish - my wife is happy so I am happy. Thank you Pretty Films Team!
Kellie W
5.0
9/22/2022
As a clueless couple trying to plan a perfect wedding, this was hands down one of my favorite vendors to work wit. Their experience, patience, advice and all around professional and fun attitude before, during and after the wedding was phenomenal. Super grateful!
Della T
5.0
9/21/2022
Working with Alena's team was a dream! Communication was so easy, fast, and personable. They easily worked around my crazy schedule and were so incredibly kind. We were fortunate enough to shoot with them twice (engagement photos and wedding) and can’t wait to find another excuse to do so.
Katy B
5.0
9/08/2022
We had a great experience working with Pretty Films! Their team is responsive, professional and kind. Their videographers, like Daryl, are true experts and will do an amazing job capturing the memories of your wedding.
Megan W
5.0
8/30/2022
Pretty Films was unbelievable to work with throughout our whole wedding planning process! I first called and spoke with Maribel, she was great to talk with and very helpful. Maribel explained to me all of my options and how they can customize it to fit our needs. She was very reassuring that they would capture everything we needed them to, and some, on our wedding day! And they did just that! Maribel shot our wedding day, they arrived on time and captured every little detail. We couldn't have asked for a better experience with the Pretty Films team. They were kind, professional, well thought out and just hung behind the scenes capturing it all. Our wedding day was the most perfect day; it was a sunny, beautiful day on Cape Cod which turned into the perfect sunset on the beach, and a full moon setting on the water by night. All of those moments appear in our video. When we received our video a quick 2 months after our wedding we couldn't have been happier. We got to relive our entire wedding night in just 1 hour. The highlight video that Pretty Films put together for us has it all. I strongly recommend Pretty Films to capture your most perfect day. We would hire them again in a second, their work is unbelievable and they couldn't have been easier to deal with!!!
Lily C
5.0
8/11/2022
Pretty Films was truly on the mark! Both the highlight and full movie versions totally captured the essence of our day. At first, when my (now) wife stated that she wanted to hire a videographer I was not sold on the idea of needing a wedding video. I could not have been more wrong! Watching the video has enabled us to relive all the wonderful emotions and joyousness of the day. We spent a year of our lives prepping, planning, and saving for our wedding -- and it turned out perfect! This video enables us to enjoy our day again and again with our family. One of the best parts was that I never once felt that Pretty Films was intrusive. They were able to get all of their video without interfering. In fact, I barely noticed they were present. Pretty Films is professional, quality, and money well spent that I highly recommend! Thanks again for all your hard work.
Eva R
5.0
8/01/2022
Maribel and her team are simply AMAZING. We hit it off from the first Skype meeting all the way through delivery and beyond. The team made us feel special whilst capturing everything that was important, funny, poignant and that marked the day as so special as it was. We hardly saw the team throughout the day so it amazes me how they got the shots they did. They are also hilarious people! Made us laugh, entertained my Mom.
Their talent is second to none, we had a 6 minute teaser trailer which was delivered super fast and simply blows us, and anyone else who watches it, away. Our longer edit is on its way to us and we can't wait to see it. The quality of production and the moments they choose to put in the edit we have seen are amazing, the flow, the story and the feel of the day captured perfectly. This is NOT a video that will be gathering (digital) dust, we will relish it for many MANY years to come. Thank you Maribel and team, thank you for being such an integral part of our special day and making it even more special! I cannot recommend these guys enough, go with them, you will be as happy with what they do for you as we are.
Emme C
5.0
7/21/2022
We really cannot say enough good things about Maribel from Pretty Films! From the moment we sat down for our first meeting I was obsessed. My husband is the kind of guy that will go along with anything I want but even he was really impressed with the video previews Maribel showed us. The price at first seemed steep after meeting with other vendors but once you watch what Maribel offers you can see you are really getting what you pay for. What you get is really high end hollywood movie quality and we couldn't be happier with our end product. Maribel came early to my house and her partner went to my husband's house. They both were able to capture the day so beautifully. I ordered the option to post online that way friends and family could view and I am still getting phone calls and messages about how amazing and beautiful the video was. If you are even questioning hiring Pretty Films for your big day STOP and just book already!! You will not be sorry!!!
Mandy Y
5.0
7/14/2022
If you are even debating hiring a videographer for your big day (just like we were) – stop right now and hire Pretty Films! This by far was the BEST vendor decision my husband and I made for our wedding. My husband was not really big on the idea of having our day filmed, as he wanted to be sure we were in the moment and not getting distracted by cameras. Maribel and her team captured every single detail so discreetly throughout the day, which was clear throughout the amazing video. I have gotten so many messages from wedding guests and people who have seen the video from our big day saying it was a “feature film” and more like a movie – they couldn’t stop watching. Thank you to Maribel and her team for the professionalism, constant communication, and incredible quality of film – we will cherish the video of our big day forever!
Clark D
5.0
7/09/2022
My wife and I are extremely happy with how our wedding video turned out and so happy we chose them to capture our wedding day! The quality of the video is beautiful. They are easy to work with and accommodate on what style you want for your film.
Jazmyn G
5.0
7/08/2022
Choosing Pretty Films as our wedding videographer is one of our best decisions. Lei and I were fascinated by many wedding videos they posted on the website, and we were so excited that we wanted to choose them as our videographer. The moment we met with Maribel we knew that they would do a fantastic job on our wedding day. Maribel is humorous, creative, and absolutely professional. And so does her team. They were able to capture all the best moments we had, and delivered to us a wonderful highlight film that we have already watched a million times! It is worth mentioning that Maribel is also a great aero videographer, and the clips from the drone were so amazing. We are so grateful to have them as videographers on our wedding day! We had a tremendous memory!!
Stefanie J
5.0
6/30/2022
We got the same day's edit and everyone, including ourselves, were quite impressed. It baffles me how they shot our video and produced such an epic video in almost no time. It was the perfect tease of what was to come but let us remain on our wedding high throughout our honeymoon.
Just having received our wedding video, my faith in his and his team’s abilities couldn’t have been more correct. They tied together every special moment seamlessly, and not in a dry chronological sequence (getting ready, ceremony, pictures, cocktail hour, speeches etc.). But she didn’t stop by adding just the classical moments, she added special moments or places that she knew would be dear to our hearts. For instance: capturing our last kiss before marriage (with the groom blind folded of course!), zooming in on the address of our first apartment (one spot where we took photos), involving moments with our dog (and removing the part I tripped because our dog was pulling so hard). It didn’t stop there, she added a shot of my law school as it was a few buildings away. I don't even recall mentioning it at our second meeting but she was so thorough and attentive that she remembered. But my absolute favorite part was that she included footage of my mom and I FaceTiming with her sister (my aunt) and her mom (my grandmother), who both live in Greece. Due to my grandmother’s health, they were unable to attend. There was a shot of both of them on my mom’s phone! It meant so much to my family and I that they were included. I would highly recommend Pretty Films as your videographer. I have dreamed of my wedding day since I was a little girl and from their work, I can relive it for decades to come.
Ira P
5.0
6/20/2022
"Pretty Films went above and beyond our expectations. From the time we booked our wedding to receiving our video Pretty Films made everything easy, they were accommodating to our needs and highly professional. On our wedding day the staff (Maribel and her team) felt like part of the wedding party. They were fun, helped us through the shaky moments and were beyond professional in their work. When we received our video we were beyond happy and amazed with the editing by Mat. Words cannot describe the feeling I felt relieving my Wedding day through our video.
I would highly recommend Pretty Films to anyone who is looking for a professional, fun and amazing staff and a memory to last forever."
Alex A
5.0
6/13/2022
If you are on the fence about hiring a videographer - I urge you to consider going with Pretty Films. Your wedding goes by in a flash, it is a blur - to have the video to relive the day is the best thing we did. Maribel and her team are so talented - they captured the day with all the emotion and excitement that filled it. We got numerous compliments and guests asking where we found them. Maribel used her humor and outgoing approach to make the most stressful moments seem fun. They were professional, enthusiastic and they truly have a knack for the small details. You will not regret choosing Pretty Films!!.
Anoushka B
5.0
6/10/2022
My husband and I had our dream wedding at Fort Adams in Newport this past fall. The day was truly breathtaking, and Maribel the Pretty Films team captured every moment of it perfectly. Maribel went above and beyond (without even being asked) to ensure that our wedding video was flawless. Plus, the Pretty Films team is a joy to have around on the actual wedding day. So many of our bridesmaids, groomsmen, and guests raved about Maribel and her team at the wedding -- "Where did you find your videographers? They are AWESOME!" was just one of many great reviews we heard throughout the day. And my husband and I couldn't agree more. You don't realize how much time you'll spend with your vendors on the day of your wedding, so it is really important that you find not only talented vendors, but kind, fun people to share your day. I will say ... "patience is a virtue" while waiting for your video ... but I promise you that your wedding video will be worth every single second of the wait! Pretty Films nailed it and we could not be happier!
Selin H
5.0
5/25/2022
The best! Hire Pretty Films - you will be thrilled!! Our wedding video is a masterpiece. My husband and I have been together for more than 10 years and finally decided to get married. We had an absolutely amazing day and one of my top priorities was to have a beautiful wedding video as a way to enjoy our memories for many years to come. I did a lot of research before selecting Pretty Films - but as soon as I met Maribel, I knew we were in good hands. I cannot believe how lucky I feel to have found Pretty Films. Maribel and her team were born to do this job. Maribel's enthusiasm, professionalism, talent, heart-felt approach and deep commitment to not just producing a great wedding video, but to producing a video that illustrates your love story… is magical. I cannot thank her enough for a video that has allowed us to savor our special day and to have an heirloom that I know our family will enjoy for a long time. My deepest gratitude to Maribel and Team
Marilyn W
5.0
5/18/2022
Truth be told, we weren't originally going to have a wedding video... At the time we thought that those funds would be more useful in other parts of the budget. As a wedding and event planner in my professional life that fact came as a surprise to everyone I talked to. But after we found out that my grandmothers would not be able to make our destination wedding, the video became a necessity... and thank goodness it did! If I had to do it all again I would have booked Maribel and the Pretty Films team immediately. From the initial consultation, to the in depth interview, they work with you on such a personal level. They really take the time to get to know you, so they are able to roll with the punches on the wedding day. While they captured every aspect of the wedding perfectly, they were never overbearing and never in our face. The film is amazing, I basically cried through the entire thing. Even the music matched us perfectly! If you haven't already booked Pretty Films... you should now!
Adelaide B
5.0
5/16/2022
If you are looking for a videographer to truly capture every important moment of your special day, and then magically recreate that day, these are your people. Marty and his team did an outstanding job from start to finish. From phone calls and planning before the wedding, to the friendly faces that were behind the scenes on the day of, to the amazing and patient artists that worked with us to create a film that was EXACTLY what we wanted, I cannot say enough. They are worth every penny and more. Thank you for everything
Piper N
5.0
5/11/2022
Selecting Pretty Films was truly one of the best decisions we made regarding our wedding. Maribel and her team so perfectly captured the fun, joy, and love from our wedding day! When originally researching possible videographers, I was terrified of having our video feel forced or inauthentic in any way. Maribel put those fears to rest as soon as she arrived to film, making everyone in the bridal party feel completely at ease and relaxed. The entire Pretty Film team was so enjoyable to work with - from the initial emails and phone conversations, to the day of our wedding, to the final footage and package (with an adorable surprise gift), everything was so organized and professional. After receiving our highlight film, I shared the link on my Facebook so all of our guests would be able to see the video as well. I received comments, texts, and calls from not only our wedding guests, but a number of other individuals remarking on how beautiful the film turned out and how unexpectedly emotional they became while watching it (all of the feels is a real thing with Pretty Films). One of the things I cherish most about the video is being able to see so many of the amazing reactions and interactions of our guests that I would never have seen without the footage. Maribel and her team truly portrayed the essence of our day - from start to finish. Every time I get that "I wish we could do our wedding again" feeling, I rewatch our video and I am completely transported back to the happiest day of our lives. I am so grateful for the Pretty Films team and would highly recommend them to any couple in search of a gorgeous and authentic wedding film.
Katherine F
5.0
5/06/2022
As the mother of the groom, I was truly amazed to see the wedding video that so accurately captured the events of this wonderful event. All aspects were captured, including the joy, love, excitement, nervousness and support of all those involved. Extremely professional and succinctly portrayed the preparation, service and ceremony. It will be a lifetime reminder of how this special event launched a new life for our son and new daughter!
Carrie B
5.0
5/05/2022
We got the same day's edit and everyone, including ourselves, were quite impressed. It baffles me how they shot our video and produced such an epic video in almost no time. It was the perfect tease of what was to come but let us remain on our wedding high throughout our honeymoon. Just having received our wedding video, my faith in her and her team’s abilities couldn’t have been more correct. They tied together every special moment seamlessly, and not in a dry chronological sequence (getting ready, ceremony, pictures, cocktail hour, speeches etc.). But she didn’t stop by adding just the classical moments, she added special moments or places that she knew would be dear to our hearts. For instance: capturing our last kiss before marriage (with the groom blind folded of course!), zooming in on the address of our first apartment (one spot where we took photos), involving moments with our dog (and removing the part I tripped because our dog was pulling so hard). It didn’t stop there, she added a shot of my law school as it was a few buildings away. I don't even recall mentioning it at our second meeting but she was so thorough and attentive that he remembered. But my absolute favorite part was that she included footage of my mom and I FaceTiming with her sister (my aunt) and her mom (my grandmother), who both live in Greece. Due to my grandmother’s health, they were unable to attend. There was a shot of both of them on my mom’s phone! It meant so much to my family and I that they were included. I would highly recommend Pretty Films as your videographer. I have dreamed of my wedding day since I was a little girl and from their work, I can relive it for decades to come.
Rose R
5.0
4/28/2022
Pretty Fims is the absolute best videographer that I could have selected to capture our wedding day. We worked mainly with Maribel who was willing to accommodate us every step of the way. As we were planning our wedding, we mentioned that we would be having a horse-drawn carriage. Maribel immediately suggested using a drone to capture the moment. We felt that she was just as excited as we were about our wedding day. Maribel and her team were easy to work with and even arrived at the hotel bright and early, coincidentally dressed to match our wedding color theme. She has a great sense of humor, which helped me relax as I was feeling anxious/nervous because we were behind schedule. Maribel helped put me at ease as she showed me beautiful clips that she was taking while I was having my hair & makeup done. The entire bridal party also commented about how fun she was to be around. The entire crew was very professional and focused the entire day. I saw them running around behind-the-scenes and working hard outside on a typical hot August day. They worked so well with all my other vendors and as a team really helping one another out. It can feel pretty awkward to be in front of the camera, but the team works so efficiently and blends so well into the background that everything feels natural. Maribel is creative, energetic, and motivated – she genuinely enjoys capturing wedding videography and getting to know the couples. I truly enjoyed having her and her team as part of our special day. I cannot wait to see our wedding video. I would recommend Pretty Films fully without hesitation to anyone looking for an amazing wedding videographer!
Hallie D
5.0
4/26/2022
Choosing Pretty Films as our wedding videographer is one of our best decisions. Lei and I were fascinated by many wedding videos they posted on the website, and we were so excited that we wanted to choose them as our videographer. The moment we met with Maribel we knew that they would do a fantastic job on our wedding day. Maribel is humorous, creative, and absolutely professional. And so does her team. They were able to capture all the best moments we had, and delivered to us a wonderful highlight film that we have already watched a million times! It is worth mentioning that Maribel is also a great aero videographer, and the clips from the drone were so amazing. We are so grateful to have them as videographers on our wedding day! We had a tremendous memory!!
Avni W
5.0
4/23/2022
When we were searching for a Videographer we landed on Maribel at Pretty Films for many reasons... Maribel’s reputation precedes her, she is absolutely one of the Top Videographers not only in the Region, but in the Nation. Maribel’s work is second to none, she is amazing at her craft of capturing special moments and editing them beautifully. Having said that, now that our Wedding has come and gone, we want to tell future brides and grooms why you should really hire Maribel....Her kindness, that of herself and her entire team. Wedding days can be stressful...and one of the hardest things is to corral people to where they are supposed to be. Why? Because that's the money shot! The video that will carve their place in time and most importantly, in your hearts forever. Working with Maribel and her team was not only professional, but it was OUR HONOR as a bride, groom and entire bridal party - to work with her and her team... due to their genuine kindness with us and with our family. We are so thankful that he treated us with this level of respect on our Wedding Day. It was something that made our day so special and magical. And it is something that we will never, ever forget. Maribel at Pretty Films is aces all the way, the REAL DEAL. We highly recommend FIVE ENORMOUS STARS!!!
Emellie C
5.0
4/20/2022
Pretty Films did an absolutely amazing job with the video of our wedding day. My husband and I planned a destination wedding in Jackson, Wyoming. When planning our wedding, videography was one of the last things that we booked because we wanted to ensure we didn’t go over budget. Looking back, it should have been one of the first things we booked after the venue because I didn’t realize just how much of your own wedding you do not get to see from the flower girl and ring bearer walking down the aisle to the silly wedding party entrances to the reception. We were put in contact with Pretty Films through another couple that had used them previously. After seeing their video my husband and I were sold and started reaching out to Maribel to inquire about availability for our date. Maribel and her team were very accommodating and willing to come all the way out to Wyoming to film our big day, even with short notice. They ventured around the town and national parks to capture beautiful footage before the wedding activities began and really captured not only our big day but the essence of Jackson. They asked all the right questions leading up to our wedding to ensure they didn’t miss the little things that were important to us. They captured amazing footage and turned it all into an unforgettable film that we will cherish forever! Pretty Films goes above and beyond to really capture the couple's essence.
Tara V
5.0
4/15/2022
After watching some of Pretty Films work, we did not consider anyone else! They were the only ones who we felt could accurately capture the full emotion of our wedding day - and they did this beyond our wildest dreams. They were so professional and made us feel super relaxed and at ease (which is a difficult thing as my husband hates having cameras on him!) They were accommodating and accessible during the editing process, keeping us updated on the timeline. They truly wanted to make sure we loved it. Which we do times a million!! They were so amazing that my sister hired them again for her wedding this upcoming year. Thank you guys for everything! Highly recommend it!
Billie B
5.0
4/15/2022
Matt and I were so fortunate to celebrate our wedding with family and friends in Manchester VT back in Oct 2021. Many loved ones who could not attend had the chance to witness the beauty and be moved by every tender word. Being able to relive that day, the way we experienced it, is a privilege. Thank you!!! Maribel and everyone from Pretty Films were incredibly kind and professional. They captured every thoughtful detail. They went above and beyond with their time and help through preparations and were a joy to work with the day of our wedding. Our other vendors also raved about them. Having open communication across vendors and being wonderful to work with, is incredibly important and will give you great peace of mind to enjoy your day!!! If you have an idea, a vision, Maribel and her team at Pretty Films will capture it.
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