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American Rose Films

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $12,000

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $8,500

About American Rose Films

American Rose Films

Owner

American Rose Films is a motion picture wedding studio led by Justin and Steph, partners in life and work. Based in Connecticut and traveling widely, they are drawn to the art of noticing. Their films, made primarily using 16mm & Super 8mm analog film, capture the texture and feeling of a day as it unfolds. Each frame is exposed to light & developed through a chemical process. The result is a wedding film that feels like a memory.

They approach weddings with restraint. They move quietly, observe closely, and let events unfold without interference. This creates space for people to be relaxed and themselves. The camera becomes a part of the environment, rather than the center of it. Years of working together have shaped a shared instinct. As a married team, they understand the emotional pace of a wedding and the responsibility of documenting it. They approach each commission as a family heirloom, something meant to be returned to over a lifetime and beyond.

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Services

Services

  • 16mm Films
  • Extra Hours

Deliverables

  • Highlight reel
  • Raw footage
  • Trailer
  • USB

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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3 reviews

  • MS

    Madison and S.

    Rating: 5
    •Nov 16, 2021

    No wedding is complete without American Rose

    It's hard to capture a romance that has lasted well over a decade, but Justin & Steph from American Rose Weddings did just that in the 15+ collective hours we spent with them. During the wedding planning process, securing a videographer was the last vendor we booked. Not because we were dragging our feet, but because we we could not find a videographer who matched our vision. We wanted the day to be remembered in a unique, authentic, timeless, and intimate way, but most of all, we wanted it to feel like "us." We wanted a videographer who could capture the small details that oftentimes go unnoticed during the day, but paint best picture of who the couple is. We didn't someone to just film the day, add orchestra audio, and call it a day. We wanted a unique storytelling experience from start to finish with someone who was a skilled cinematographer. After Skyping with Justin (and him showing me his collection of super8 cameras which was SO cool), I knew that it was a perfect match. We met Justin & Steph in-person during a couples shoot at our home. Immediately, we formed a connection. They were so easy to be around and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. I could see the wheels turning in Justin's mind as the camera rolled, and I immediately could tell that Justin & Steph already knew what kind of story we wanted to have told. When the big day arrived, they were a calming presence in a swarm of craziness. After the wedding, we met up with Justin & Steph at a brewery to finish recording reading our letters to each other. This was the moment that reminded my husband and I that not only did we luck out in the wedding vendor department, but we just gained 2 new amazing friends. When we received the sneak peek and full video suite back (very promptly, I might add!), we could not believe what was in front of us. It was more than we could have ever hoped for. It was unlike any other wedding film we had seen before. It captured our romance and special day so perfectly. As my mom said, the video looked like a "a true Hollywood film." Working with Justin & Steph was one of the best decisions we made during the wedding planning process. When we look back fondly on 7/24/21, they are the reason that we will be able to do so clearly.

  • AS

    Amelia Schumacher

    Rating: 5
    •Nov 3, 2021

    Awesome Videography Team!

    Justin and Steph are extremely talented, passionate, and creative videographers! They work seamlessly with not only each other, but all other vendors to make sure their clients have the absolute best experience. I love seeing cinematic trailers and sneak peeks from American Rose Weddings!

  • KB

    Kristen Beck

    Rating: 5
    •Nov 2, 2021

    Excellent Videography Team

    Easy to work with, create beautiful videos, include the unique super 8 film. All around awesome!

Definitely! While we’re based in Connecticut, we’re available for weddings anywhere in the US! If your wedding is over 50 miles from us, we’re happy to come to your city for an additional fee to cover the cost of travel and reasonable accommodations.
Once you know your wedding date, we recommend reaching out as soon as possible about our availability. We film a limited number of weddings every year to ensure our couples receive the highest quality service, so our calendar typically fills up months in advance.
Absolutely. Reach out anytime to ask about our special pricing for elopements! Please note your elopement must have fewer than 10 total guests.
Each film dictates it’s own unique music selection. We choose songs based on how the footage speaks to us and the energy of the day. We use a few different music licensing sites to ensure that the films can be legally posted to your social media accounts and enjoyed for years to come without any copyright issues!
The short answer is sort-of! While we won’t sell you all of the straight-out-of-camera raw footage, we can provide you with our “selects”! The first step of our editing process is to go through all of the footage from the day, pick out the best stuff, and organize it. Not all of this footage makes it into the film. We can export the selects from each part of the day as it's own video.

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