Willmus Weddings: Your Planning Experts
San Diego, Escondido, Temecula, Orange County, Los Angeles
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Chris W
PHOTOGRAPHER VIDEGRAPHER
AWARD WINNER (11X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Willmus Weddings is a wedding planning service located in San Diego, CA. This husband-and-wife team, which has been voted the best wedding planner in San Diego, also offers photography and videography services.
On the planning side of things, there are several packages to choose from, including day- or month-of coordination, as well as full- or partial-planning services. Alternatively, couples can also choose the items that best fit their needs from an a la carte menu, which includes various services like budgeting, RSVP tracking, and more. Willmus Weddings can plan everything from your engagement party to your honeymoon, ensuring every aspect of your wedding celebrations runs smoothly. Let Willmus Weddings take the stress out of planning so you can relax and enjoy the festivities with loved ones.
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Getting Engaged
Engagement Party
Honeymoon
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After Party
Bachelor Party
Bachelorette Party
Bridal Luncheon
Bridal Shower
Couples Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
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Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Day After Brunch
Reception
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Rehearsal Dinner
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Meet the team
Chris W
Photographer Videgrapher
Freshly landed from Paris, France. Christophe from Willmus Weddings is a photographer based in San Diego. For the past ten years he has been a travel videographer and decided to expand his creative horizons toward white dresses and bow ties here in California. His European touch will definitely bring something special to your wedding day.
Reviews
5.0
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Willmus Weddings is highly praised for expert planning and stunning photography/videography. The planners are calm, organized, and detail-oriented, managing vendors and logistics so couples could relax. The photographer captured natural, magazine-worthy photos and cinematic videos; reviewers strongly recommend the team.Review photos
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Jane B
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5.0
6/09/2024
Absolutely amazing to work with Chris and Heather! Chris is best wedding photographer! Heather is very nice, professional and super organized! Chris gave us quick tips on how to po...
se, where to walk and look! It was super fun! You know you work with a professional when you get amazing shots and enjoying the process!
Liz H
5.0
4/05/2026
As we started our wedding planning process, we wanted to explore how a planner could help us, even as someone who already handles corporate events. I'm so glad we found Willmus Wed...
dings!
Heather was wonderful from our very first call, and we appreciated having the flexibility to choose between partial or full planning. During our first in-person meeting, she helped us identify what mattered most in selecting our venue. We ultimately chose partial planning based on our venue, Kijami Overlook at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and she found us incredible vendors to complete our day.
As we got closer to the wedding, I couldn't have imagined how grateful I would be to have Heather to rely on. She kept us on track with every little detail and was always ready with a thoughtful opinion whenever we had questions.
On the day of our wedding, Heather and Ava were absolutely fantastic! I was able to trust them completely to set up our decorations exactly as I had envisioned, while we enjoyed getting ready and sharing our first look. Throughout the reception, Heather made sure we actually got to eat, including trying our appetizers and sitting down to enjoy our dinner. Looking back, I'm so thankful we found Heather and Willmus Weddings!
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Kayleigh D
5.0
12/09/2025
Heather did a phenomenal job helping us plan our wedding! In addition to keeping us on schedule and remembering all the small details leading up to the wedding, she was vital day o...
f from ensuring we ran on schedule to helping to clean mud out of my wedding dress. We'd strongly recommend her services!
Additionally, we hire Christophe as our photographer for the day. They say the sign of a good photographer is that you never see them, and we never saw Christophe unless he was asking if there were any additional photos he could take for us. He did a great job of also helping model us which was beyond helpful as neither of us had been professional photos taken before.
Thank you to both for making our day truly perfect!
Haley T
5.0
11/30/2025
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Heather and her husband, Christophe, who handled the coordination and photography for my daughter’s wedding on November 15. What began a...
s a rainy, unpredictable day opened up into the most beautiful celebration, thanks in large part to their calm professionalism, kindness, and incredible talent.
Heather was exceptional from start to finish—organized, poised, and genuinely caring. She made sure every detail was handled with grace, keeping everyone at ease even when the weather tried to get in the way. Her presence alone brought a sense of comfort and confidence to the entire day.
Christophe captured the magic of the wedding in the most stunning way. His eye for detail and ability to catch the perfect moments resulted in photos that we will treasure forever. Every image reflects not only his skill but the heart he puts into his craft.
Together, Heather and Christophe made the day unforgettable. Their teamwork, warmth, and dedication truly set them apart, and we are endlessly grateful for everything they did to make my daughter’s wedding extraordinary. We recommend them wholeheartedly.
Erin B
5.0
10/18/2025
Using Willmus Weddings for coordination and photography was one of the best decisions we made during the planning process. Heather was professional, helpful, and ensured the entire...
event ran seamlessly. Christophe ensured first look and family photos ran smoothly while also taking gorgeous shots of the various moments of the day. We have nothing but compliments about how well he worked with our disabled and young family members. During the planning process, it was very obvious Willmus Weddings have strong professional relationships with the wedding industry in San Diego (which helped make the process even smoother!) Choosing them as our vendors kept the event stress-free, helped us to be present in the moment, and ensured we weren't worrying about logistics at all throughout the day. On a personal level, they're lovely people and we enjoyed all of our planning and wedding-day interactions with them - on top of us, many of our wedding party members told us much they liked Heather/Christophe. If you are having a wedding in the San Diego area, we strongly recommend hiring Willmus Weddings for coordination and photography.
Elena W
5.0
10/16/2025
Heather and Christophe are an amazing duo! We hired Heather for month of coordination for our wedding at the Thursday Club. She was instrumental in the day going off exactly as pla...
nned and key in keeping us on track during the planning process. She thought of little details I would never have thought to consider. Day of my husband and I did not have to worry about anything but enjoying the day and our friends and family. She is very easy to work with and super knowledgeable with local vendors. She was great with both the vendors she recommended and the ones we found ourselves. Christophe did both our engagement photos and wedding. The photos were stunning, and he made us feel very at ease and not as awkward as we normally would be. Had multiple guests at the wedding come up and comment how thorough and nice Christophe was, noting that he was always in the right spot to capture the moment! If you're planning a Southern California wedding, you could not find a better planner and photographer!
Jaime J
5.0
9/13/2025
We reached out to interview a variety of wedding planners seven months before our wedding, and Heather at Willmus Weddings immediately stood out. From the start, it seemed she was ...
not only on point, with close connections to all of the vendors (photographers, videographer- who conveniently happened to be her husband - florist, lighting, makeup, and hair), but she also genuinely cared about making the day as special as possible for us.
We initially met at the wedding site, where she walked us through all the details. Later, we met again at the site for our tasting, and she guided us through decisions that would have been overwhelming without her input. At the six-week check-in, she ensured everything was aligned and every detail handled, leaving little to no lift on our side.
The day before the wedding, Heather had all the vendors confirmed and seamlessly managed everything behind the scenes. We didn’t have a worry in the world as she walked our wedding party through the rehearsal and made sure everything was clearly communicated. On the day itself, she had an assistant present who stayed until the very end, and we couldn’t imagine our wedding going any better thanks to her focus on detail and her personal touch.
We have no reservations about recommending her for any wedding in need of direction and coordination. If you choose Willmus Weddings, you will not be disappointed.
Monica
5.0
9/12/2025
Christophe was such a pleasure to work with. My husband and I were married in April at Victoria Ranch and Willmus Weddings was able to capture our rustic romantic vibe to a tee. Wo...
uld recommend!
Hana C
5.0
9/11/2025
My husband and I got married in April of this year. I had the wonderful pleasure of working with Willmus Weddings (Christophe) as our videographer. I wanted to share a few words ab...
out our experience! From our first time communicating via email to meeting in-person to sending us our wedding video, Christophe was very helpful, ecstatic, and understanding to our requests. He made us look so intimate and special for our wedding video! Our hearts go out to Christophe and his wife for making our cherished dreams come true. We will live the wonderful moments my husband and I shared during our wedding forever thanks to them! I highly recommend hiring Willmus Weddings for your videographer for a few reasons: pricing was very reasonable and saved us big time at the end!. Christophe was professional and kind about giving us direction for shooting, making our experience pleasant and joyful throughout the whole process. He is timely in response and overall we were so pleased working with him! Thank you, Willmus Weddings, for creating something so special to us!
Meghan O
5.0
7/15/2025
I could not be happier with the photos Christophe took. The minute we met he put me at ease, I was pretty nervous. I don't know how he did it but he managed to capture every specif...
ic moment of bliss I felt on my wedding day. There was a particular moment we were on the dance floor and everyone was dancing around us and I kissed my husband and just felt so happy, and wouldn't you know he got it! Perfection! I can't wait to hang our photos everywhere.
Cleo Mae B
5.0
3/13/2025
Hiring Christophe of Willmus Weddings was easily one of the best decisions my husband and I made in regards to planning our wedding at La Jolla Cove Rooftop. He was so easy to work...
with and captured beautiful footage of our wedding day. He had the most amazing energy and was extremely accommodating. We received so many compliments from our bridal party and family that worked with him. We did not worry about missing any special moments of our wedding because we knew we were in great hands with Christophe. If you are in search of a videographer for your special day, you will not regret going with Willmus Weddings. Thank you so much Christophe!!!
PJ D
5.0
12/13/2024
Heather was the definition of calm, cool, and organized. She struck an excellent balance of checking in to make sure we were tracking on our planning, encouraging us when we needed...
to catch up on our checklist, and always doing so warmly to make sure things got done without unneeded stress or planning panic. She was supportive in making recommendations on decorations, event flow, and schedule, but ultimately happy to help bring our vision to life once we made a decision.
Christophe did a great job of directing us and helping us ease into our engagement photos, especially given our lack of experience with photo shoots. We asked him to help recreate some old family wedding photos and get a few specific shots, and he was committed to getting every detail perfect.
I'm sure they do a ton of weddings, but they showed up on our day committed to making our experience entirely unique and special. Anytime Christophe picked up on an opportunity for photos with a special group of people, he immediately jumped in to make sure we got it. Heather even helped me (the bride) take off my wedding heels and put on my dancing shoes when it would be difficult for me to do it myself. They really care, have the expertise to do a great job, and have the flexibility to make a specific couple's vision come to life. We're writing this review 2.5 months after our wedding and have had several friends speak about how great they were, many of them knowing the duo on a first name basis. It was also great to work with them together as they understood each other's styles, planned ahead, and could easily be trusted to operate in sync, leaving us relaxed to enjoy the weeks before and day of the wedding.
We feel immense gratitude toward this very talented duo. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Kate H
5.0
12/06/2024
We are SO glad we hired Christophe from Willmus Weddings to do our photography & videography for our wedding at Kona Kai in October! Christophe was friendly, professional, and so e...
asy to work with. Leading up to the wedding, we were comfortable with everything and his communication was on point. The day of the wedding he made taking photos a truly enjoyable experience. Not only is he a great photographer, but also has a great sense of humor and is just and all around nice person to be around. When we got back our photos & video we were absolutely delighted with how they turned out. The photos are just gorgeous and he captured our wedding day perfectly. From the getting-ready photos, family portraits, bridal couple photos, dance floor, and all the details in between, the photos are stunning. We couldn't be happier with his work. We initially weren't sure about doing videography or not but WOW I a so glad we decided to because the video also turned out amazing. Christophe captured our wedding day perfectly and I highly recommend him for your wedding photography/videography needs!
Olivia M
5.0
11/18/2024
Absolutely blown away! Christophe made us feel so comfortable the entire time. He really got to know us and the video he put together told our story beautifully. He chose a great v...
ideographer for us as well that matched our personalities and vibe. We could not be happier with the finished product! Highly recommend for any wedding or event!
Kate D
5.0
11/16/2024
Heather and Christophe were amazing partners for us in our wedding planning! From the moment we met them, we recognized that they are experts and would bring something unique to o...
ur special day.
Heather is extremely organized, professional and brings a depth of knowledge to the intricacies of planning a wedding that we appreciated. We relied on her knowledge and partnership with top-notch vendors for all of our key elements (band, floral, hair/make-up, dessert) and were thrilled with every single one of them. On our wedding day, we were able to simply sit back and enjoy of the festivities, as Heather and team executed the day flawlessly!
Christophe brings energy and passion which translates into a relaxed atmosphere and anlso brought out fun and natural reactions from us and our wedding party. He has an incredible eye for how to use the surroundings to create unique and timeless photos that captured our day perfectly,
We simply cannot thank Heather and Christophe enough, and highly recommend them!!!
Soojin S
5.0
11/15/2024
Working with Christophe at Willmus Weddings was such a pleasure. From our first phone call to getting our wedding video delivered, the whole experience was so enjoyable and easy to...
navigate thanks to Christophe's dynamite personality. We absolutely love our wedding video and cannot thank Christophe enough for capturing all of the best moments and beautifully weaving them together to tell our story.
Breeanna L
5.0
10/26/2024
While Christophe's amazing portfolio speaks for itself, my husband and I wanted to share our five-star experience with him capturing our engagement and wedding day photos!
Christo...
phe thoughtfully planned our photoshoots with us and advised us how we should structure our day to ensure we captured all the important moments. He has extensive knowledge of the best areas to take photos in Coronado Island and La Jolla and came up with photo spots we never would have thought of.
Our friends and family all remarked how easy-going, friendly and fun the photo experience was, as Christophe helped guide us through the photos, ensuring we were engaged, having fun and being ourselves. He struck the perfect balance of providing direction for poses, but also capturing candid moments.
Lastly, Christophe's attention to detail was evident all day. He helped spot and correct small details with wardrobe, hair and poses to ensure we had picture perfect moments. We are so happy with the end results and can't thank Christophe enough for such polished and magazine-worthy photos of our engagement and wedding day!
Martha B
5.0
10/22/2024
We cannot express enough how incredible our wedding coordinator, Heather, and her team were throughout our wedding planning and on the big day itself! From our very first conversat...
ion, Heather made us feel at ease with her warmth, professionalism, and extensive knowledge of the wedding process.
Heather was exceptionally organized and attentive to our needs as a bride. She was always quick to respond to emails and communications, ensuring that we felt supported every step of the way. Her expertise in coordinating with vendors made the entire process seamless, and we were constantly updated, which kept our stress levels in check.
On the day of the wedding, Heather and her assistants were nothing short of amazing. They managed everything flawlessly, from the ceremony and cocktail hour to the reception and beyond. The venue was beautifully decorated, reflecting our vision perfectly, and Heather's supportive presence allowed us to fully enjoy our special day.
Our family and friends couldn't stop talking about how professional and kind Heather was—her dedication truly made our dream wedding come true. If you're looking for someone to help make your wedding day unforgettable, we wholeheartedly recommend hiring Heather. She is simply the best! Thank you, Heather, for everything!
Laura A
5.0
10/03/2024
My husband and I got married in April of this year and we felt so grateful to have Christophe video our special day! He went above and beyond to capture all the important moments. ...
We loved how Christophe artistically weaved the clips together and made our video feel so unique and personalized. He is amazing and you won’t be disappointed in his work!
Jon C
5.0
9/28/2024
Echoing all the positive reviews, Heather was an excellent wedding planner who helped us so much for our wedding at Scripps Seaside Forum in La Jolla! She went above and beyond, de...
tail oriented and responsive and keeping us on track while also being empathic and supportive. Our San Diego wedding itself was beautiful and amazing and she was there to help us every step of the way. Christophe was a joy to work with and our photos and videos turned out perfectly. Thank you!
Sarah S
5.0
9/17/2024
Heather and Christophe were amazing during the entire wedding planning process for our wedding in La Jolla! Heather, our wedding coordinator was very attentive, had above and beyon...
d communication, and made the process so much easier. Christophe our photographer has an amazing eye and every picture came out amazing for our San Diego wedding! Our special day went perfect and we could not have done it without them. They are worth every penny!
Samantha L
5.0
8/21/2024
Heather and Christoph were the DREAM team on our wedding day.
Despite the chaos of a wedding, Heather was on the ground anticipating every need of ours. She was calm, cool and col...
lected.
During the planning process she also helped us book every vendor and made sure to ask detail oriented questions I would never think about. I could not imagine not having her through the whole process.
Christoph was an awesome vibe for our wedding, adding to the fun of the party. He was great with our families and friends and took the best shots.
My favorite part was sunset photos where he posed us above ocean . We couldn’t stop smiling with him around!
I highly recommend hiring these two together - it’s a great dream team!
Allison J
5.0
6/09/2024
We were referred to Willmus Weddings by a close family friend after their wedding in San Diego. We saw the photos and the video at different wedding venues and could not have been ...
more impressed! We contacted Christophe at Willmus Weddings and received quick correspondence. Christophe has impeccable communication skills, he is organized and his talent speaks for itself with the results. He has been focusing his skillset in the wedding industry for more than 10 years and his creativity and passion definitely shows in his work. His packages and prices reflect his work as well - this is a once in a lifetime day and he ensures to capture all the special moments and memories. He comes highly complimented and recommended in all aspects!
Loic B
5.0
6/07/2024
Simply amazing. Our wedding was so fun and perfectly organized. Heather and Chris brought all our ideas to life. And don’t get me started on how the photos turned out. Truly gratef...
ul. They’re professional, responsive, genuine and funny. If your special day is coming up, look no further. You won’t regret it.
Hannah A
5.0
5/21/2024
INCREDIBLE!
Fun Story: After me and my Fiancé booked our venue and began looking for our Videographer, I googled the venue to see if any videos came up. Willmus Weddings was the f...
irst video I watched, and I instantly FELL IN LOVE! No one else could compare.
Working with Christophe was amazing! He was funny, light-hearted, and gave wonderful direction! We never felt awkward, and he had such great prompts! The video he crafted perfectly described our day as a whole. I managed not to cry on my wedding day, but I teared up watching the video he edited together. Cannot recommend him enough!
Emily J
5.0
5/15/2024
10/10 experience working with Heather (coordinator) and Christophe (photographer) for our micro beach wedding in La Jolla! I wanted an easy, stress free process and these guys deli...
vered. It was a pleasure working with them and will highly recommend! Our photos by Christophe were amazing, we were thrilled!
Maria S
5.0
4/13/2024
Heather and Christophe were absolutely amazing. They are very professional, detailed oriented, responsive and communicative. I would love to work with them again. Highly recommend.
Michael S
5.0
2/17/2024
Christophe is an excellent videographer. His personality immediately puts you at ease when you’re in front of the camera. I was impressed with how easily he worked with our photogr...
aphers and how you never noticed he was filming; he just was. Oh and the edit he put together was terrific. We watch it all the time and my mom was teary eyed when she saw it. I highly recommend Christophe for all your videography needs (we have a separate review for Heather who was incredible. Just hire them both and you won’t regret it)
Pamela B
5.0
2/03/2024
Hiring Heather for planning and coordination was easily the best decision we made in the entire wedding planning process. (We also LOVED Christophe as our videographer; my husband ...
is writing a review for him.) When I first started thinking about who to hire as our planner, I interviewed four different, well-regarded planners. But I immediately knew Heather was the one for us. She was calm, knew her stuff, and on top of her job. I really appreciated her unique combo of getting down to business right away but still being a sweet, genuine, kind person who you'd want to be best friends with. All of this rang true throughout our planning process! She helped us source our biggest vendors from start to finish, something that would have caused me a lot of stress and anxiety. Heather's knowledge of and relationship with local vendors gave me a lot of relief and comfort - making our planning process not only relatively stress free but also fun. She was able to help us achieve the look and feel we wanted while coming in at or even below budget for each component.
On our wedding day, she executed everything so smoothly that we didn't need to worry about a thing. I'm sure there were plenty of things and details behind-the-scenes that she took care of and preemptively handled so that they didn't even need to come to our attention - so we could just enjoy and not worry on our day. Our wedding day was even better than we could have dreamed, and Heather played a significant role in why!
I am a rather anxious person and a huge planner at work myself, so it's rare for me to feel completely trusting of someone to "take over" - but I found that I trusted Heather throughout the planning and coordination for our wedding. Her experience, warm personality, and ability to "get things done" makes her the best choice we made for our wedding planning. She has our strongest recommendation, you won't regret hiring her!
Austin V
5.0
12/08/2023
Wedding Planning:
We had the pleasure of working with Heather for our June 2023 wedding in San Diego. From the initial stages until the final moments of our special day, she demon...
strated the highest level of organization, creativity, and unwavering support that made our wedding journey something we will never forget. Throughout the entire process Heather gave us a ton of support, offering not just guidance but a genuine commitment to understanding our vision. Her honesty and candor were refreshing, allowing us to make informed decisions that truly reflected our personalities to make our wedding an authentic representation of who we are.
What truly set Heather apart was her exceptional ability to maintain a seamless, stress-free experience. She meticulously kept us on track and anticipated every detail, ensuring we never felt overwhelmed. From logistics to the finer details, she was an expert in forward-thinking, leaving us feeling relaxed and confident in the lead-up to our big day. She was always available to talk, offer advice and perspective, and most importantly make us feel heard.
During the ceremony and reception, Heather orchestrated everything flawlessly. We were able to enjoy every moment without a worry in the world, knowing that she had everything under control. Her kindness extended beyond us as a couple, radiating toward our families, guests, and all the vendors involved. We appreciated that she created an atmosphere of collaboration and positivity that resonated throughout the event. Her presence brought an immense sense of peace, allowing us to soak up every second of the day.
We wholeheartedly recommend Heather to any couple seeking an organized, professional, and genuinely enjoyable planning experience. Her ability to infuse fun into the process while maintaining a high level of professionalism ensured that our wedding was unique, thoughtful, and an absolute joy.
Photo/Video:
We had a wonderful experience with Christophe for our engagement session as well as on our wedding day. From the very start of the process he made us feel at ease. We aren’t usually super comfortable in front of cameras, but Christophe effortlessly guided us, fostering a sense of comfort and fun that translated beautifully into some truly awesome photos and videos.
Christophe's creativity, patience, and efficiency were evident in every interaction. During our engagement shoot he took the time to get a sense of who we were and how we responded to the camera to get us comfortable and moving. By the end of it we were buzzing and immediately became excited about working with him again for the wedding. During our wedding, Christophe and his team seamlessly integrated themselves into the day, working in harmony with us and the wedding party to ensure that every significant moment was captured. Their professionalism and unobtrusive presence allowed us to be fully present in the moment while knowing that the most precious moments were being captured throughout. The results surpassed our highest expectations. Each image and frame tells a story, and every time we look back at them we’re warmed and reminded of so many memories with each other and with our family and friends.
We're so grateful for Christophe's talent, creativity, and dedication. For anyone seeking not just a photographer or videographer but someone who can capture the heart and soul of special occasions, we wholeheartedly recommend Christophe.
Thank you for everything, Willmus!
Teri P
5.0
11/30/2023
Heather and Christophe make such an amazing team! Between the two of them, they made sure our event ran smoothly, kept everything on time and made sure to capture every single spec...
ial moment. Even before the wedding day, Heather was constantly checking up with me to make sure all of the planning on my end was going smoothly, offering suggestions/help whenever I needed it. She also caught a lot of essential details that I never thought about, and those details made the wedding the success it was. On the wedding day, Heather was on top of all of the details, professional, and made it so that I didn’t have to worry about anything and just be in the moment. Christophe, from the moment he arrived to start taking photos, was professional, but more importantly extremely fun! He thought of every shot we could want, and executed the photos beautifully. Our wedding party and family had so much fun the entire time we were working with him. Thank you again!
KIRA L
5.0
11/20/2023
We hired Christophe as our videographer for our wedding at the Darlington House on 9/29 and it was one of the best decisions we made! We really weren't sure if we wanted a videogra...
pher or if we could make it work with our budget but we are SO glad we ended up booking one and that it was Christophe! We hit it off with him right away. He's so fun to work with, extremely professional, and brought so much joy & energy to our day. He made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and helped direct us throughout the day so he could capture everything perfectly. We received our video a month after and WOW, it was incredible!! We were speechless and in tears the whole time. He does such a great job of capturing how much fun everyone had but also the super special intimate moments of just us, it was the perfect mixture. We ended up also purchasing the raw footage and we're so glad we did. The day goes by so quickly and its amazing to see it all on camera and have it forever! Absolutely book Christophe, you won't be disappointed! (THANK YOU CHRISTOPHE FOR EVERYTHING <3)
Alexandra P
5.0
10/26/2023
“She plans, He captures” really doesn’t do justice to this extraordinary dynamic duo.
Our wedding was based in Julian, not at a venue but at a family home with very limited cell ...
phone service. Despite all the possible limitations, these two got it together.
Whether it was pre-wedding cocktail meetings at cool bars, endless rambling phone calls, to advocating on our behalf, Heather and Christophe made the wedding of our dreams a physical reality.
Heather’s meticulous organization and detailed checklists ensured every aspect was perfect, while Christophe’s boundless enthusiasm and positive energy kept us excited throughout the planning of our wedding.
What set them apart was their personal touch – the calming shoulder massages, the genuine concern for our well-being, and their unwavering support during stressful moments. They didn’t just plan and capture; they became an integral part of our wedding journey, making us feel like family.
We do not doubt that the photos and videos they capture will be filled with the same passion and love they put into every moment of our special day.
Heather and Christophe, you are not just wedding planners and photographers; you are artists, storytellers, and friends. Thank you for creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Love always,
A&B
Thanh B
5.0
10/25/2023
Christophe is an extraordinary wedding who can transform your special day into a timeless visual story, as he did ours. His talent in capturing the most intimate and candid moments...
is remarkable. Christophe's professionalism and calming presence make him an ideal choice for capturing the magic of your wedding day. If you're seeking a photographer who can turn your wedding into a beautiful and unforgettable experience, I wholeheartedly recommend Christophe!
Megan P
5.0
10/21/2023
Hire Heather & Christophe immediately!!
They made our wedding at Martin Johnson House in La Jolla unforgettable! With our busy work schedules we chose the full planning package an...
d we couldn’t be happier. Heather was a clear communicator and she does not forget a single detail. She literally thinks of everything! Every vendor she recommended was a perfect fit for us and exceeded our expectations. She kept us very calm and relaxed in the weeks leading up to the wedding and was there to coordinate everything the day of.
We also decided to book Christophe as the photographer and videographer. On the day of the wedding, he and his team were so much fun! They kept everyone laughing and moving.
Our families and friends had amazing things to say about this wonderful duo!! They keep talking about how the event was smooth, fun, and beautiful.
Heather and Christophe have worked numerous wedding at Martin Johnson House in La Jolla and their experience paid off in every aspect with seamless transitions allowing us to actually eat our entire dinner and maximize time with guests all while taking the most beautiful pictures at the ideal locations.
We could not recommend Willmus Weddings more! Thank you, Heather & Christophe!
Elizabeth L
5.0
10/07/2023
Our wedding planner introduced us to Christophe, and WOW we are so glad that we met this wonderful and talented human being. On the wedding day -- Christophe just brought such good...
energy to the room. He has such a caring heart and a knack for capturing the perfect moments.
And once we got our wedding video -- my partner and I couldn't stop smiling throughout the whole video. It's on constant replay. Christophe brings both fun and exciting elements to the video, while carefully incorporating the sweet, tender moments of the big day.
Thank you Christophe for capturing one of our favorite days. If you are hesitant about booking a videographer, do it! And book it with Christophe if you are in the San Diego area :)
Nicolas A
5.0
8/26/2023
Thank you so much to Willmus Weddings for organizing our wedding, everything went perfectly and thanks to their professionalism and dedication they enabled us to enjoy this unique ...
day. We are based in Europe and were planning to get married in San Diego, so distance was never an obstacle from the moment they took charge of the project. Willmus Weddings exceeded our expectations both in the choice of service providers (officiant, florist, etc.) and in their coordination and support. Moreover, the pictures delivered are fabulous and were processed very quickly. We highly recommend Willmus Weddings!
Asher G
5.0
6/17/2023
Hiring Heather and Christophe as our wedding planner and videographer was one of the best decisions we made. They surpassed all our expectations and created a truly magical experie...
nce for us.
Heather's flawless planning and attention to detail ensured that every aspect of our wedding was executed to perfection. From the charming lawn games at cocktail hour to the elegant table decorations, every detail was thoughtfully arranged, leaving us in awe of her dedication and expertise.
Christophe's extraordinary videography skills captured the essence of our wedding day in a breathtaking way. The wedding video he created for us beautifully captured the highlights, emotions, and precious moments, allowing us to relive the joyous day over and over again.
Throughout the entire process, Heather and Christophe demonstrated the utmost professionalism, enthusiasm, and genuine care. They made our special day worry-free and unforgettable, going above and beyond to ensure that everything ran smoothly. We felt at ease knowing that they were taking care of every detail.
We highly recommend Heather and Christophe's services to anyone in search of a dedicated team that goes above and beyond. They turned our dream wedding into a reality, and we are forever grateful for their hard work and commitment.
Thank you, Heather and Christophe, for exceeding our expectations and making our wedding day truly magical!
Naomi L
5.0
5/31/2023
Christophe is the best! Gave me exactly what I asked for and was a pleasure to work with. Can't recommend him enough!!
Snoice .
5.0
5/24/2023
We worked alongside Heather for a wedding and had a great experience! She was super organized and communicated everything with us in detail to ensure the smooth running of Adrianna...
and Nathan's wedding. We hope to work with Willmus Weddings again in the future!
Chad W
5.0
4/10/2023
Had an amazing experience working with Willmus Weddings. From initial consult, to locking in the timeline, and the day-of interactions, everything went off without a hitch and he w...
as responsive and genuinely easy to work with. Super positive attitude, and got along with the other vendors perfectly. The end-product, the montage video and the raw footage, were all well worth it, and I can say that I'd recommend Willmus Weddings for videography in a heartbeat. He tied into the mixing board to get the best audio feed, mixed in some day-of drone footage, included just enough of the ceremony and vows, and caught the beauty of the day and celebration. We also did a surprise dance routine, and he and his assistant got multiple angles of it and captured the excitement in the air and the energy of the dance, because they moved around and caught it from a stationary angle, so the combination of splices from each brought it to life in the final montage video. Thank you Christophe!
Kate E
5.0
4/01/2023
We are SO glad we chose Willmus Weddings to help plan and photograph/film our San Diego wedding! We live in Chicago so were planning our wedding from afar and Heather was on top o...
f things every step of the way. She got our vibe as a couple and what we wanted in terms of style for the wedding right from the get go, and all of her suggestions for vendors were spot on and amazing! She was also great about answering all of my type A questions and giving advice when we were struggling with how to handle certain wedding conundrums leading up to and on our big day. Christophe and his crew were super professional and hilarious at the same time! As someone who can feel awkward taking posed photos, he made me and the entire bridal party feel comfortable and got us all laughing and feeling natural - a true joy to work with! I cannot recommend this dynamic duo enough to plan and capture your wedding!!
Kylie E
5.0
3/23/2023
Working with Heather was hands down the best decision we made about our wedding! She is extremely organized and handled all the vendor communications in the weeks leading up to the...
wedding. We got multiple compliments from our vendors about how amazingly detailed her timeline was and how easy she was to work with! She also helped me with design planning coming up with inspiration boards, figuring out decor details, and finding a florist making our dream wedding come to life. She was so patient and responsive to anything and everything we needed. We kept getting told by our wedding guests that it was the best wedding they had ever been to and that is all because the day went perfectly thanks to Heather!
Amanda G
5.0
1/30/2023
We used Willmus Weddings for photography and videography for our July 2022 wedding! Christophe and his team were truly wonderful to work with and my husband, Jason, and I were so s...
o happy with the finished product! It was definitely a bit outside of our comfort zone having all of this attention on us, but Christophe made us feel at ease and made the whole experience fun for us and our wedding party! He was incredibly fast getting our photos and highlight video over to us, and really captured the feeling of the day. It is so nice to have these moments to look back on and relive our big day!
Michelle B
5.0
1/29/2023
Heather is the fairy godmother of weddings. Do yourself a favor and hire this team. She was there every step of the way from the start of planning to the wedding day. Our wedding w...
ould not have been what it was without her. She made everything easy. She was the point of contact for everything, if I had a question she got an answer. She was honest, friendly, so helpful, and kept my scattered brain on track. She was easy to communicate with and always got back to me in a timely manner. If you are looking for a wedding planner she is the best of the best.
Jenn H
5.0
11/19/2022
To put it simply: HIRE WILLMUS WEDDINGS RIGHT NOW!
We hired Heather as our wedding planner and Christophe as our videographer for our big day. After 1.5 year of postponements, we ...
finally had our special day last month and it would not have been as perfect as it was without them.
Heather answered all of our questions, helped us pick the best vendors and most importantly stuck by our side and kept us calm even through our postponement. She is extremely organized, genuinely cares and sticks up for you as a client.
Christophe brought such a relaxed and fun energy to our videography needs. Much to our surprise, he also had such an insanely fast turn around time. The video is UNREAL. He did such a magical job intertwining our vows, the ceremony and speeches with scenes of the day. We watched our video 20+ times on the day of receipt and have received so many compliments on it.
Also shoutout to Clemence who was the lead coordinator for our actual Wedding Day. She ran around like a mad woman ensuring every little detail was perfect. Our day would not have been as fun, seamless and beautiful had she not been there!
Thank you so much Heather, Christophe and Clemence. You are truly a dream team. You are forever engrained in our memories of this special day and we cannot thank you enough!
Jessica C
5.0
11/15/2022
We had the honor of booking Christophe for our wedding day photography, 11.12.22. He was and is, an absolute joy! Not only is he incredible at his work but he is professional, effi...
cient, kind, funny, detailed, and speaks Spanish, He is exceptional!!! He made our wedding day photography seamless and SO fun. The bridal party and family members raved about how great he was with getting timely photos- he had a list y’all!!
My husband and I truly feel blessed to have such an incredible photographer be part of our special day. He was like spider man, he was everywhere at the right time and we appreciate the last minute changes he gladly accepted when we presented it to him. I’m not kidding when I say, book him NOW!!!!!
Christophe, aka MVP,
Thank YOU!!!! The only thing we regret is not booking you sooner so we could of had a better chance at also booking your other half for coordination- totally our fault 😉 . We appreciate you tremendously! Seeing the sneak peak of photos has us anxiously awaiting for the others. We are in love with your work!!!! We adore you! Thanks a million! Jess&Jeremy
Ashley O
5.0
10/24/2022
Heather and Christophe are fantastic! We hired them both for our wedding day.
Heather made everything go by without a hitch. I've been told that things go wrong and that's normal...
, but honestly-- I did not know of, or notice one thing that went wrong. It really was perfect. Heather is organized, on top of everything, and insured that we had the best day possible! I did not have to worry about coordinating anything and could just enjoy the day -- worth every penny!
Christophe--- wow! OUR VIDEO WAS INSANE. We both have watched it 1,000 times, legit will probably watch it again today. It perfectly captured the day and we are so grateful to have this forever. Our photos were beautiful as well and we could not be more pleased. He is a blast to work with and legit won't let one good photo opportunity go missed. Truthfully at one point I had said "do we have to take more photos" and thank god he kindly said "just a couple more" because of course, I love all the shots and am so happy to have them.
Their team overall is kind, helpful, and added a fun vibe to the day. You won't regret using them, promise.
Marilyn N
5.0
10/22/2022
Don't even think twice: YES, HIRE WILLMUS WEDDINGS! THREE WEDDINGS IN and we definitely recommend Heather and Christophe 100%! Heather will keep you on track and in line-- she's a ...
fabulous logistics expert, so efficient!-- and Christophe is discreet... we never saw him at the wedding or reception but we KNOW our photo and video will be exceptional, because he has proven himself time and time again to be a gifted, skilled photographer and videographer who will sensitively, lovingly create for you.
Alexandra G
5.0
10/19/2022
WOW! Hire Willmus Wedding right now. You will NOT regret it. We were lucky enough to have both Heather as our Coordinator and Christophe as our videographer.
Heather made our ent...
ire process so seamless and we felt incredibly confident and at ease with her handling all our details. She is beyond organized, thoughtful, and calm, and that really made the time leading up to our wedding less stressful.
Christophe brought such a fun energy to shooting our wedding and we felt very comfortable with him. We know the video is going to be spectacular!
Heather & Christophe are an absolute dream team!
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