If you’re searching for a wedding highlight film, here’s the simple version.
Photos let you relive the memory. Video lets you relive the energy.
A highlight film is our favorite way to tell the story of your wedding day in a way that feels real, emotional, and ridiculously rewatchable.
A wedding highlight film is a short, cinematic recap of your day. Think of it like a music video version of your wedding, built from the best moments as they unfold.
Most of our highlight films land in the 2 to 4 minute range, and depending on the day, the timeline, and what happens, it can be up to around 5 minutes.
Short on purpose. Because you’ll actually watch it, and your friends and family will too.
Every wedding is different, but your highlight film usually includes:
Getting ready moments, details, and the vibe of the morning.
The best parts of your ceremony, portraits, and those “wait, this is really happening” reactions.
Real reception energy. Hugs, happy chaos, packed dance floors, and all the in-between moments you did not even know we caught.
Our filming style leans heavily candid. We’re not staging a movie all day. We’re capturing your day as it actually happens, with just a little guidance during portraits when it helps.
At its core, a highlight film is set to music, which helps it feel punchy and emotional without dragging.
If your day includes meaningful audio, we can weave it in when it fits the story. That might be:
A few lines from your vows (first look or ceremony).
A quick, killer snippet from speeches or toasts.
A moment that deserves to be heard, not just seen.
Wedding videos used to be long, slow, and honestly hard to sit through. The kind of thing you watch a couple times ever, then it lives on a hard drive forever.
A highlight film flips that completely. It gives you the full feel of the day in five minutes or less, so you can jump right back into “wedding mode” anytime.
And when you share it, people actually frickin’ watch it. Because five minutes is an easy yes.
Video gives you movement, sound, and the energy of the moment. Photos give you the still-frame details and the kind of images you’ll print, frame, and keep forever.
Together, they’re the most complete way to relive your wedding day.
If you’re planning a wedding in Michigan, Indiana, Chicago, or the South Bend and Notre Dame area, and you want a film that feels modern, cinematic, and true to you, a highlight film is the move.
Want to see more of our highlight films? Browse them here
If you’re on our pricing page and wondering whether a highlight film is worth it, here’s our honest take.
If you want to remember how it felt, not just how it looked, this is one of the best add-ons you can make.
If you want your full ceremony or full speeches recorded start-to-finish, we offer those as add-ons too.
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We’re Westley Leon Studios, a team of wedding photographers in South Bend, Indiana with an unwavering commitment to authentic imagery and a personal experience. For the couples who choose a damn good time over stuffy propriety every time.
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