Traditional Wedding Videography NYC – Arrakis Films
Timeless, emotional, and beautifully crafted — your traditional wedding video by our NYC team.
Classic storytelling, elevated
A traditional wedding video doesn’t have to feel outdated. Traditional coverage offers a timeless approach, focusing on a classic approach that preserves the essence of the day for future generations. At Arrakis Films, we combine respectful documentary coverage with artistic framing and clean, cinematic style. As your traditional wedding videographer, we’re here to preserve your vows, emotions, and family moments — just as they were. Traditional wedding videography is one of the main styles, helping couples choose the right style for their personal vision and wedding theme. Nothing forced. Nothing missed—our approach is designed to evoke emotions through authentic storytelling.
What makes our traditional wedding videos different?
We honor the flow of the day without interruption. Our traditional videographers work with a light touch — capturing real emotions, natural sound, and authentic beauty, while preserving the actual audio of the day to ensure every genuine moment is heard. From ceremony to reception, every chapter is thoughtfully documented, so your memories live on with warmth and dignity. Our editing process is straightforward and minimal, focusing on the key elements of your wedding day to create a timeless and sentimental record.
Capturing the Key Moments of Your Wedding Day
Every wedding is a tapestry of unforgettable moments, and traditional wedding videography ensures that none of them slip by unnoticed. From the quiet anticipation during morning preparations to the joy of the first dance and the sweetness of the cake cutting, a skilled wedding videographer is there to document the entire wedding day with care and artistry. Using high quality cameras and creative techniques, we focus on the natural beauty and genuine emotions that make your celebration unique.
This is for couples who want it all — tradition, beauty, and meaning
You’ve planned a meaningful celebration, and a traditional wedding video can be tailored to your personal preferences. A traditional wedding video helps you relive it in full: the music, the toasts, the quiet glances. Traditional wedding videography ensures all important moments and major events of your day are captured, creating a timeless keepsake that preserves the emotional essence of your celebration. It’s not about trends — it’s about your story, your family, your legacy. Let a professional traditional wedding videographer preserve every significant moment with intention and care.
Elopement Wedding Videos
For couples who want to step away from tradition, Brooklyn offers countless intimate spots for elopements. Hidden gardens, quiet cafes, or the dramatic skyline at sunset can become the perfect stage for your vows. Our elopement wedding videos focus on the two of you — the promises, the emotions, and the quiet in-between moments. With Brooklyn as your backdrop, your elopement becomes a cinematic love story captured in a way that feels both timeless and personal.
Traditional wedding videography focuses on preserving the key moments that define your love story—those significant moments that you’ll want to revisit for years to come. Whether it’s the exchange of vows, a heartfelt speech, or a candid glance between newlyweds, our approach is to capture raw footage that feels authentic and timeless. This classic wedding videography style results in a cherished keepsake: a wedding video that tells the true essence of your day, highlighting the best moments and the subtle details that make your wedding memories so special.
By choosing a traditional wedding videography style, you ensure that your entire event is documented with elegance and intention. The final wedding video becomes more than just a record—it’s a creative storytelling piece that honors your journey, your family, and the love that brought you together.
Our Three Most Popular Traditional Package
Package includes:
1 photographer and 1 videographer
Up to 6 hours of coverage
4K highlight film
4-5 minute cinematic highlight film
1 minute teaser trailer
Professional audio recording
Cinematic color grading
200+ beautifully edited high-resolution photos
Private online gallery to share with friends and family (available for 1 year)
Unlimited high-resolution downloads of all images
Package Includes:
2 photographers and 2 videographers
Up to 8 hours of coverage
Aerial drone footage (weather and venue permitting)
4K highlight film
6-8 minute cinematic highlight film
1–2 minute teaser trailer
Professional audio recording
Cinematic color grading
450+ beautifully edited high-resolution photos
Private online gallery to share with friends and family (available for 1 year)
Unlimited high-resolution downloads of all images
Package includes:
2 photographers and 2 videographers
Up to 10 hours of coverage
Aerial drone footage (weather and venue permitting)
4K highlight film
7-10 minute cinematic highlight film
1-2 minute teaser trailer
Professional audio recording
Cinematic color grading
Vintage Super 8 short film footage
550+ beautifully edited high-resolution photos
Private online gallery to share with friends and family (available for 1 year)
Unlimited high-resolution downloads of all images
Voice of Love
Andrew, founder of Arrakis Films, is a filmmaker and photographer crafting cinematic wedding films with deep emotion, storytelling, and timeless artistry. Each film is thoughtfully created to reflect the couple's personality and unique style, ensuring your wedding video is truly personal.
About Us
At Arrakis Films, we specialize in creating traditional wedding videos that capture your love story with timeless elegance. Based in NYC, our team — led by Andrew, a traditional wedding videographer with over 10 years of experience — blends classic storytelling with a cinematic touch, offering a range of wedding videography styles and wedding videography services to suit every couple. We focus on genuine moments, emotional depth, and high-quality production that stands the test of time. If you’re looking for a traditional wedding videographer in New York who values legacy and beauty — you’re in the right place.
Roma, co-founder of Arrakis Films, is a film producer bringing cinematic storytelling and artistry to wedding films, crafting timeless and emotionally rich visuals. Each film is thoughtfully created to reflect the couple's personality and unique style, ensuring your wedding video is truly personal.
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
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A traditional wedding video provides traditional coverage of your day, typically presented in chronological order—capturing the full ceremony, vows, first dance, and speeches. It avoids fast edits and trendy effects, focusing instead on honest emotions and storytelling you’ll want to revisit for years, all in the traditional style of wedding videography.
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A traditional videographer typically focuses on capturing the full story of the day, highlighting both the main events and behind-the-scenes interactions to create a genuine and complete narrative. They emphasize steady shots, natural pacing, and full moments — not quick reels. You get a complete, emotional story: the vows, the people, the setting — filmed with care and respect for your wedding’s meaning.
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Yes! Our traditional wedding videos typically range from 20 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the day’s events. We include real audio, full ceremony coverage, and speeches — no fast cuts or filters, just honest storytelling that feels intimate and real.
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Absolutely. While the foundation is classic, we tailor the flow and music to reflect your personalities. You can choose what’s most important — like a full first dance or voiceover from your vows. Our goal is to make your traditional wedding film feel like you.
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We recommend booking 6–12 months in advance, especially for popular seasons. Traditional wedding videographers are in high demand among couples who value legacy. If your date is close, don’t worry — we’ll do our best to accommodate.
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Yes! While we’re based in New York City, we love filming traditional weddings across the East Coast and beyond. Whether it’s a country estate or historic church, we bring our signature cinematic approach wherever your celebration takes place.
FROM FILM TO FOREVER
