The Best Wedding Vendors in Mad River, CA

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1000+ Wedding Vendors in Mad River, CA

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Jason Siew Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Mad River, CA

Hi! I’m Jason. I’m a Malaysian-born wedding and portrait photographer living on the California Redwood Coast, serving couples from San Francisco up to Portland. I’m drawn to honest moments and quiet connection. The kind of photos that feel like you, not like a photoshoot. My approach is laid back and guided. We’ll talk through what matters to you, I’ll help shape a plan & vision, and on the day I’ll give easy direction when needed while keeping things natural. You’ll end up with photos that feel filmic, timeless, and emotionally true.

With our wedding coming up, it wasn’t even a question to contact Jason to be our photographer! Working with him is magical— he has an eye for storytelling, and made us feel comfortable and set the tone for us to be able to tell that story with our photos! His photography is timeless, romantic, and whimsical— and that’s exactly what we asked for! Who knows what more Jason can achieve behind that lens!
Bekah S., 8 months ago
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OceanviewHotTubs 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
Whitethorn, CA
  • Venue
  • Up to 47 guests
  • Raw space
  • Outdoor
  • Starts at $2,000

Welcome to Oceanviewhottubs, where dreams come true against the breathtaking backdrop of Shelter Cove, California. Nestled along the rugged coastline, this is the idyllic setting for a romantic and unforgettable wedding celebration. Imagine exchanging vows with the rhythmic sound of the Pacific Ocean waves as your soundtrack and the stunning coastline stretching as far as the eye can see. Our venue offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and modern luxury, providing an intimate and exclusive atmosphere for your special day. As you step into our Oceanfront property you and your guests will be greeted by lush gardens and panoramic views of the ocean. The ceremony space, thoughtfully designed to highlight the natural beauty of Shelter Cove, creates a magical setting for you and your partner to declare your love. Following the ceremony, guests can enjoy a cocktail hour on our ocean-facing lawn, where they can savor the salty sea breeze and take in the majestic views.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Venue is completely outdoors
  • Exudes style
  • Has a dance floor to dance the night away

Venue considerations

  • On-site parking not available
  • No venue-provided food services
  • Not wheelchair accessible
Awarded Best of Zola
OceanviewHotTubs was a fantastic wedding venue that exceeded our expectations. Their communication was prompt, helpful, and clear, making the planning process seamless. The venue was absolutely breathtaking, with a picturesque setting and meaningful, well-designed spaces. Simy was always available to answer any questions we had along the way and made everything from checking-in to the wedding day such a breeze. Mike and Anne-Marie’s wedding was everything they wanted it to be! I hope to make plan more events at OceanViewHotTubs in the future!
Ashley S., 2 years ago
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D. Perkins Events 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Planner
  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Mad River, CA

​D. Perkins Events will craft a celebration that’s uniquely yours, focusing on the details that matter most to you. Whether your dream day is set among the towering redwoods, beside the ocean, in a charming barn, or even on a picturesque cannabis farm, the Lost Coast offers endless stunning backdrops to make your wedding unforgettable. We’ll bring your vision to life in a setting as special as your love.

Awarded Best of Zola
Datso and her team at D. Perkins Events were wonderful to work with! They were prompt, kind and easygoing in their communication, which made the planning process a breeze. Their work was clean, organized and professional, allowing them to execute our uncharted vision flawlessly. The attention to detail and pleasant staff made our special day seamless and truly unique. D. Perkins Events really helped make our dream wedding come true - we couldn't have asked for a better wedding planning experience!
Stacy B., a year ago
Ridgefield Weddings 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
Arcata, CA
  • Venue
  • Up to 200 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Outdoor & indoor
  • Starts at $30,000

Welcome to Ridgefield Weddings, one of the newest Redwood forest wedding venues in Northern California, where your fairytale celebration begins. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, Ridgefield was crafted with enchanting all inclusive forest weddings in mind. Our luxury private 80-acre estate in Arcata, CA, is surrounded by soaring Redwoods, making it the perfect escape for destination weddings and elopements. Step into our covered pavilion for your cocktail hour and reception. Exclusive access to miles of trails allows for incredible forest adventures. Convenient flights from major cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles make Ridgefield easily accessible, perfect for couples seeking a magical and convenient wedding experience.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Provides a dedicated team on-site
  • Offers full-service amenities
  • Historic touches

Venue considerations

  • Dance floor not included
  • No in-house lighting and sound packages available
  • No free parking
I cannot rave about this venue enough!! The Redwood Grove is such a unique & STUNNING ceremony space; our photos came out so dreamy. The owners and staff were lovely to work with, and the all-inclusive package was a game changer. Shoutout to Chef Natalia Boyce for the amazing catering! We truly had the best time here.
Gabbi R., 2 years ago
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Ariela Productions 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Planner
  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Mad River, CA
  • Offer

Ariela Production brings a unique blend of logistical precision and soulful presence to every celebration. Ariela's background spans large-scale art fabrication, team and timeline management, and somatic ritual facilitation—all of which inform their wedding and event offerings. Each event is anchored in intentional ritual, communal creativity, and sacred spaceholding—for those seeking more than a party, and instead, a celebration rooted in meaning, connection, and beauty.

We hired Ariela Productions for our annual nonprofit gallery fundraiser, and were so impressed with the way they brought intention, heart, and clear communication to every aspect of the event. Ariela was instrumental in wrangling and bringing alignment to a huge roster of artists, committees, donors, vendors, and venue personnel. Their artistry and professionalism created a truly memorable, community-centered gathering. Highly recommend for anyone seeking meaningful, beautifully executed events!
Aay P., a year ago
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Ariela Productions 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Officiant
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Mad River, CA
  • Offer

I’m Ariela, a queer wedding planner, officiant, and ceremonial guide based in Northern California. With 15+ years in community arts and creative production, I bring both logistical expertise and soulful presence to every celebration. My ceremonies weave together ritual, somatic grounding, and intentional design—so your wedding isn’t just an event, but a meaningful expression of your love and values.

Working with Ariela was an absolute gift and truly a godsend! Ariela brings such warmth, presence, and creativity to officiant work, crafting a ceremony that felt deeply personal and meaningful to us. From the very first conversation, Ariela listened closely to our story and offered thoughtful guidance, blending ritual, symbolism, and joy in a way that truly honored who we are. Guests are still telling us how moving and memorable the ceremony was. Ariela has a rare ability to create a sacred yet celebratory space — we couldn’t imagine a better officiant for our wedding!
Spencer, a year ago
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  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,300
  • Serves Mad River, CA

Welcome! I'm Kenneth! Photography started for me by capturing little moments in my children's lives and their real personalities. Rather quickly photography went from a hobby to a part-time job. I loved pushing myself to be better and challenging myself to shoot a variety of genres. I photographed my son at a baseball field in his uniform and I fell in love with what I was able to create. I was getting photographs that could not be done with natural light alone. Landscape photography has since taken a back seat. Portraits, weddings, and events have become my main focus. Still always trying to be better, for myself and all of my clients.

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Eivan's Photo & Video 
Rating: 4.9 (334 reviews)
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,149
  • Serves Mad River, CA

We offer a personalized experience backed up by more than 33+ years in business delivering high quality, creative photography and video on time and within your wedding budget. We are experts in photojournalism, offering couples an unmatched level of value for their wedding photography and video services.

Awarded Best of Zola
I highly recommend this company to take photos at your wedding! We loved our photographer Percy. He was incredible, and so helpful. He came with several cameras and valued all of our ideas, and when we became stumped he offered ideas for us to try as well. He was very professional, kind, caring, and always on top of the game taking photos. Towards the end of our night he started to put the camera away and brought it back out to catch a few final moments. He was on top of responding to all questions before, during, and after. He took photos of me and my husband before the ceremony and got some wonderful shots (it was a 95 outside wedding so this was much appreciated because we all had some sweat on our faces). But before we got Percy and our booking process with eivans it was super simple, and just an overall great experience.
Julia K., 2 years ago
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Eivan's Photo & Video 
Rating: 5.0 (225 reviews)
  • Videographer
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Mad River, CA

We offer a personalized experience backed up by more than 33+ years in business delivering high quality, creative photography and video on time and within your wedding budget. We are experts in photojournalism, offering couples an unmatched level of value for their wedding photography and video services.

Awarded Best of Zola
We used Eivan's for both engagement photos and our wedding and couldn't be happier. They are wonderful about asking for your input and making sure you are truly happy with what you are getting. The photographers and videographers are the perfect mixture of professional and casual/friendly so that you are comfortable. We loved Rachael H for engagement photos, and Heather G (photo) and Dmytro L (video) for our wedding. They also actually care about you and the event itself, starting with asking you about your story. We got both a photographer, videographer, and engagement photos for a great bundle price, which was so helpful. Customer service is also fantastic about answering questions thoroughly and quickly. After booking and after the events, they send you information about what to expect, etc. I did quite a but of research into photography companies, and I would highly highly recommend Eivan's!
Grace T., a year ago
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Something Borrowed Blooms 
Rating: 4.8 (175 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Florist
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Mad River, CA

Something Borrowed Blooms is the premier rent-and-return floral and décor company in the U.S., offering beautifully curated premium silk floral collections. Couples who choose to rent typically save up to 70% compared to the cost of traditional fresh flowers. Our collections include everything you need for your wedding day, from bridal and bridesmaid bouquets to boutonnieres, garlands, centerpieces, aisle markers, cake flowers, swags, flower combs and crowns, wedding décor, and more. Each design is thoughtfully curated to create a cohesive, elevated look from ceremony to reception.

Awarded Best of Zola
We couldn't have been more pleased with our experience with Something Borrowed Blooms! We used them for the shower, bachelorette and the entire wedding weekend. Shipped directly to the venue and picked up directly from the venue. We felt it was a great value for the gorgeous and full arrangements, bouquets, bouts, etc. we ordered. We did order a fresh bouquet for the bride. Gorgeous florals, in wonderful condition, hardly needed a thing coming out of the boxes. Customer service was wonderful - quick response and even a video consult to see pieces. Do not hesitate - so worth it!
Claire H., a year ago
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Direct Entertainment DJ-PHOTO-VIDEO-BOOTHS 
Rating: 4.5 (119 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • DJ
  • Starts at $845
  • Serves Mad River, CA

Guaranteed Compatibility... We will create what you’ve envisioned for your BIG day! Interaction/energy level Tone/vibe to match your personalities Music requests- we honor your playlist/do not play list

Awarded Best of Zola
Michael did such an amazing job from our first phone call to last call at our reception. He helped make our vision come true and kept the dance floor going all night! Our friends and family could not stop talking about how great of a time they had. I can't recommend Direct Entertainment enough!
Brittany K., a year ago
Toast Weddings 
Rating: 5.0 (112 reviews)
  • Videographer
  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Mad River, CA

We've been honored to create wedding films for hundreds of incredible couples. Each one of their stories is distinctive and we pride ourselves on creating moving films that artistically convey those love stories. We believe your wedding is not just about one day. It’s about your story leading up to that day and the stories that will come after. Our wedding videos bring your day to life – allowing the two of you to relive every laugh, every tear, and every moment that went by in a flash. Your loved ones will thank you for allowing your celebration to serve as a legacy of family history for generations to come.

I am so thrilled we went with Toast photography and videography for our wedding! From the communication prior, to the day of, the team was very professional and easy to reach. They did such an amazing job, working their tails off to capture every detail of our big day. Both our photographer & videographer felt like friends by the end of the night. The photos we received are wonderful, so full of love, and she made us look like super models! The moment my husband and I started watching our highlight wedding video we were in tears of joy. It took us right back to our wedding day! If you’re on the fence about getting videography & photos, take this as your sign to do it, and to hire Toast!
Julianna T., 8 months ago
Destination Weddings Travel Group 
Rating: 4.4 (102 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Planner
  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $1
  • Serves Mad River, CA

Destination Weddings is an award-winning company specializing in helping couples choose the perfect venue for their celebration in Mexico, the Caribbean and beyond, and then assisting with all of the group's travel arrangements. We also work with you and the onsite wedding coordinator at your resort to create the wedding package of your dreams, from the ceremony decor to the reception entertainment (and everything in between)! Upon creating a profile with us, you'll be paired with a Certified Destination Wedding Specialist who will be with you the whole way and ensure your vision comes to life.

Destination Weddings Travel Group was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the very beginning, they provided quick replies to all of our questions and requests, making the planning process seamless. Their high-quality service and exceptional value were evident throughout, as they took great care of us and our guests every step of the way. The attention to detail and personalized touches they brought to our special day truly made it an unforgettable experience. We couldn't recommend Destination Weddings Travel Group more highly to any couple planning their dream wedding.
Amanda & D., 2 years ago
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Creative Skies Drone Light Shows 
Rating: 4.9 (102 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Event extras
  • Custom dance floors
  • +4 more
  • Starts at $17,000
  • Serves Mad River, CA

Creative Skies creates unforgettable drone light shows for weddings, proposals, and gender reveals. We offer a magical, safe, and eco-friendly alternative to fireworks—perfect for wow-worthy moments. From heart-shaped formations to custom name reveals, our FAA-certified team brings your clients’ biggest celebrations to life with stunning aerial displays that light up the sky and leave lasting memories.

This was actually a surprise to my wife, Rodrigo and his team went beyond to make sure the surprise was kept a big secret! We had the drones right at the moment we were having our dance, and they were able to deliver and coordinate with the DJ EXACTLY the time I wanted... I was really an amazing way to show our story in the skies for everyone.
Haroldo Ferraz N., a year ago
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Flower Moxie – Do-It-Yourself Wedding Flowers 
Rating: 4.8 (100 reviews)
  • Florist
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Mad River, CA

In 2013, 8-year wedding veteran Amy McCord Jones realizes she wouldn't be able to afford to hire her own floral services if she was a bride. Then, Amy discovers that there is basically zero help available for DIY brides. No flower recipes. No instructions. No access to florist-grade blooms. Rude. So she launches Flower Moxie! Flower Moxie remains a humble, tucked-away small business out of Oklahoma City. We don’t zoom around on scooters in some fancy high-rise. We stock an average kitchen with canned wine and Aldi chips and listen to true crime podcasts while photographing curvy ranunculus. Join us. There’s cake, hugs, and acceptance here.

Awarded Best of Zola
Our flowers turned out AMAZING with flower moxie! It was so fun to be able to spend the days before prepping the flowers with my family and friends, and they truly turned out so beautifully. Alexa and the customer service team went above and beyond to help in answering all my questions. I’m so grateful to have found them!
Kelsey, 2 years ago
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Lightfall Imagery 
Rating: 5.0 (94 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Mad River, CA
  • Offer

Pricing: $400/hr | Instagram: Lightfallimagery /// Hello! I’m Victoria and I specialize in wedding, proposal, and boudoir photography. I photograph people all over the world and I am a published photographer. I charge $400/hr or $3,200 for 8 hours with a free engagement or boudoir shoot. Add-ons to my packages can include videography and second shooters. Message me for more details!

Awarded Best of Zola
We hired Vic to take our engagements and we could not be happier. She took the most STUNNING photos of my fiancé and I, and on top of the incredible photos she was such a joy to work with! She helped us to feel so comfortable around her and we laughed throughout the whole shoot. I cannot recommend her enough!!
Fallan, a year ago
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The Uncommon Weddings (Photo + Video) 
Rating: 5.0 (91 reviews)
  • Videographer
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $3,297
  • Serves Mad River, CA

We focus on capturing the heart of your special day with a beautifully authentic touch. Our style is all about the real moments—the laughter, the tears, the spontaneous joy—that make your wedding day truly yours. Every shot we take is infused with the relaxed, genuine vibes that turn your wedding video into a cherished memory. If you're ready to celebrate the simplicity and beauty of your love story without all the unnecessary drama, we're the perfect match for you!

Awarded Best of Zola
The Uncommon Weddings (Photo Video) were simply amazing to work with for our wedding day! From the very first interaction, their communication was professional, fast, and put us at ease. On the day of, their team made me, the very nervous bride, feel so comfortable and we even became fast friends - they had us laughing the whole time. The final product was absolutely gorgeous, with breathtaking footage that captured all the beauty and joy of our special day. The value of their services was incredible, and we're thrilled to have such stunning, beautiful videos to remember our wedding by. We highly recommend The Uncommon Weddings to any couple looking for a talented, personable videography team.
maggie m., 7 months ago
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Flower & Oak 
Rating: 5.0 (87 reviews)
  • Videographer
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $2,749
  • Serves Mad River, CA

The excitement. The warm feelings. The quiet glances. The glow of newlywed love. As time passes, little details can slip away. That’s why we’re here: to help you preserve your memories, so that you can vividly recall life’s best moments for years to come. Founded by passionate creatives who have been obsessing over storytelling for decades, we are dedicated to providing an experience that combines creative artistry with personalized attention. From the first consultation to the final suite of content, our purpose is to bring your vision to life while providing unmatched value at every step.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had such a great experience with the whole team at Flower & Oak. They filmed our wedding on 9/6/2025 and everything from start to finish was great. They were fast to communicate and answer any questions we had ahead of time and then we worked with Patrick day of. Patrick was wonderful and so easy to work with - he captured so many beautiful moments and we are so happy with the results. Additionally, they delivered the videos in a timely manner and were responsive to any questions we had afterwards. If highly recommend them if you want high quality video to capture your special day and team that works with you!
Amanda H., 10 months ago
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Steele Entertainment 
Rating: 5.0 (83 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • DJ
  • Serves Mad River, CA

We are a DJ + Photography Duo in the Monterey Bay. Truly a One Stop Shop: DJ, MC, Photography, Videography, Social Media Content Creation, Photo Booth, Wedding Day of Coordinating, Bistro Lighting, Dance Floor, Bartending, etc... View Videos. We ensure professional and exceptional service as we focus on every detail to exceed your wedding expectations. Fully licensed and insured with hundreds of events under our belt. 5 Star service across the board. Over 100+ reviews on different platforms. New to Zola but check out our Instagram and Google Review pages. We've been here for a while!

I wanted to take a moment to enthusiastically recommend Steele Entertainment for anyone planning a wedding event. Their team is not only incredibly dedicated and fun to work with, but they are also impressively organized, making the entire experience seamless and enjoyable. What sets Steele Entertainment apart is the wide range of services they offer—everything from DJ services and photography to videography, a photo booth, and even a dance floor. It truly is a one-stop shop for all your wedding entertainment needs. Ira and Angela are masters at taking your vision and turning it into reality. They, along with their staff, approach every detail with care and creativity, making the planning process stress-free and memorable. It's always a pleasure to collaborate with them, and their energy and professionalism consistently shine through. If you're looking for a team that will help make your wedding unforgettable, I can't recommend Steele Entertainment highly enough.
Shylah T., 4 months ago
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Ceremony DJs 
Rating: 5.0 (82 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,999
  • Serves Mad River, CA

Full custom theme weddings from San Francisco's leading indie DJs. Share your love of music with family and friends. We're here to help you make your wedding sound like the mixtape you exchanged when you first met.

Awarded Best of Zola
Jamie absolutely KILLED it at our wedding at The Sea Ranch Lodge. He really took the time to get to know our unique tastes—every part of the event, from welcome party to ceremony to after party, was truly perfect and truly us. Even my family members who like a totally different style of music were dancing all night! Our guests absolutely loved him. 11/10 recommend!
Isabelle R., a year ago
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The Talented Photographer - Award Winning Photography. 
Rating: 5.0 (81 reviews)
  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Mad River, CA
  • Offer

Hello! We are Christian and Ana. We have put together the best wedding photo & video team in America. Whether you are camera shy or not, you will get beautiful photos with us. That's why couples are raving about us: we get beautiful photos out of EVERY SINGLE WEDDING!

Awarded Best of Zola
The Talented Photographer was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding. From the very first interaction, Alec's communication style was fun, professional, and incredibly personable. He had a true passion for his craft that shone through in every interaction. The quality of Alec's work was absolutely stunning - we got a wonderful variety of candids, formal shots, and editorial-style pictures that captured all the special moments of our day. Alec has an incredible eye for the right shots, and the final photos are absolutely gorgeous. Despite a complicated location schedule that I was worried about, Alec made the whole day seamless, traveling to over 4 different spots to ensure we got all the groupings and special shots we wanted. Alec truly went above and beyond, and we had such a great time working with him. I'm obsessed with the pictures and would give him an 11/10 rating!
Michelle M., 2 years ago
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The Celebration DJ 
Rating: 4.9 (78 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,400
  • Serves Mad River, CA
  • Offer

I’ve been playing weddings for over twelve years and I love my work! My services cover any or all aspects of wedding & receptions. I have found my life’s artistic calling in becoming flexible to every type of music my clients could desire. I learn to enjoy whatever my clients love and this resonance makes my job sustainable and ever-enjoyable. But, I do tend to request the ability to make choices for the dance-floor that rely on my years of dance-enhancing experience. I meet with my clients to determine what music they would love to hear and what music they do NOT want to hear.

Awarded Best of Zola
Brandon was the perfect DJ for our wedding at the UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens! Our venue had multiple tricky constraints, including needing to break down all equipment immediately after each area was used. Other DJs told us that this venue was a nightmare for them in the past, but Brandon and his team had experience at the gardens and a plan for how to handle their particular rules. Brandon was organized, communicative, fun - and his blazer matched the occasion perfectly! He also kept things classy and never felt like a hypey club DJ the night of our wedding. Highly recommend him and his team :)
G&T, 4 months ago
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fine art wedding film 
Rating: 5.0 (77 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Videographer
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,750
  • Serves Mad River, CA
  • Offer

When you choose Fine Art Wedding Film you will get a ticket to journey back in time. You will relive the breathtaking moments of your wedding and notice intriguing details you haven’t had time to absorb. Your wedding moves quickly, filled with emotion, energy, and quiet in-between moments. We focus on story-first, documentary-style filming — blending cinematic beauty with your personality, culture, and style to craft a film that feels alive and authentic. After all the buzz of the preparation for the big day, you will find it extremely rewarding to sit back and enjoy the journey to the day where your new family was born.

Awarded Best of Zola
Finding the right videographer and photographer is a priority next to catering in my opinion! If you fail on getting the right one, you can’t take your wedding day back! Fine art blew us away with their professionalism and truly remarkable eye for art and emotion in their work. You will not regret getting them as the quality you pay for will reflect and will be worth it! Thank you, Fine Art! We look forward to doing more with you as occasion arises
Florence G., a year ago

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