OUR WHY
Your wedding story deserves to be told
Two weeks in Jane & Steve dating…Jane collapsed.
Roy & Clare met on a train ride one day coming home from work. As they departed ways that day, Roy thought he was never going to see Clare again.
But as fate will prove, it was destined for them to fall in love. And now here it is, their Fable Wedding Film.
When they first met, Chloe and Nenfri didn't even speak the same language.
These two met through an app where Chloe was learning Spanish and Nenfri was learning English.
Although at the beginning they had to learn a lot from each other, it made for a deep and lasting connection.
WE NEVER THOUGHT WE WOULD FILM WEDDINGS
The truth is we could have gone down any path, as the classic film school graduate says, “I want to make it to Hollywood.” And honestly…that was us for a time there.
We met in university while studying for a Bachelor in Film - our passion and flair drove us to build a portfolio of short films and commercial videos.
We had the intent that this would springboard us to land huge roles in the film industry as directors and cinematographers for the latest and greatest films.
We thought the only stories and films worth telling are the ones that millions see on the big screens and in cinemas. That it’s all about the red carpets, fancy awards, big budgets productions, and working with the most expensive equipment and gear.
But then…we were gifted an opportunity to film a wedding and make a wedding film.
We were keen to put our creative flair and passion into making a wedding story.
To be honest, it was an unforgettable experience both in a good and bad way 😅
As if we were not sweating with nerves enough as is, the day had a temperature of 43 degrees Celsius 🥵
We rocked up at the bride and groom’s houses at 5:30 AM because we didn’t want to miss anything, even though nothing was scheduled till 11 AM
We thought the more slow motion and kissing the better for a wedding video right?….right?!
We had much to learn, and we wondered whether we were even cut out for this kind of shooting. HOWEVER…
We witnessed real emotions and authentic memories that compared to nothing we ever got before:
💛 The morning excitement from the bride and groom that today is finally the day
💛 The final embrace and time together as a family before the ceremony
💛The candid moment where the groom tells his bride how beautiful she looks when no one else is watching
💛 The tears during the vows
💛 The first dance between the father and daughter
These are the moments that started to seep through and grow our passion to delve into the world of wedding filmmaking.
There is just something both incredibly epic and beautifully intimate about a wedding.
And we think it comes down to the genuine and unconditional love a couple has for each other. With each couple we got to know, with each wedding we filmed, and with each time we put together a wedding film; we could see the boundless love, joy, happiness, and whole-heartedness that is present at a wedding.
The commitment that is made, the vows that will be carried to death do them part, this isn’t something that just happens every day two people. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime moment. The idea of choosing to walk this road of marriage with your significant other, to walk this road full of ups and downs that life will bring is something that will make a grown man cry 🥲
A wedding means so so much to a couple and all their friends and family.
It’s a culmination of a couple’s story together, with the wedding being the climax to their beautiful story that they can share with the world.
Our wedding films mean so much more to our couples than any kind of commercial work we’ve done. So that is why we put our heart and soul into every wedding:
It’s why we take the time to create a custom and personalized quote
It’s why we meet up with our couple and hop on a video call - to hear about all their quirks, hobbies, personality, and traits
It’s why we care so much about the couple’s story and journey to their wedding day
It’s why each film we make is unique because we tailor our style to suit the couple’s story
It’s why we started Fable Wedding Films…
In the last decade, wedding films have skyrocketed in picture quality.
You probably stumbled across a bunch of wedding videos by now that make you stop and think, “wow, that looks just like a movie!” And this is why there is a growth every year in more couples hiring a wedding videographer and more wedding videographer businesses starting up; you no longer have to head to Hollywood to make cinematic films.
But making good-looking or ‘pretty’ wedding films is not why we do what we do.
Anyone with enough experience and time in the industry can understand the fundamentals of shooting a wedding, but something that is harder to teach is storytelling - with heart and soul.
We don’t just throw the latest pop song in as the music and choose the prettiest visuals from your wedding to show off. We start with your story:
We ask you to ‘Tell us your story’; because we truly mean that. We want to hear and get to know you the best we can
We discuss with you the vision and best way to tell your wedding story - we use a mix of:
Buttery smooth shots for that cinematic look and feel
Vintage and filmic style hand-held for those raw, intimate and emotional moments
These are some of the best moments honestly, the typical videographer would say “Don’t use it, it is shaky and looks unprofessional”. But we don’t care about that, we want you two to witness these once-in-a-lifetime moments.
Handy-cam footage
Yes you read that right, we have dinosaur handy-cams from the early 2000’s that we give the bridal party to get all those behind-the-scenes, fun, intimate, and hilarious moments that only they can get.
We focus on narrative and story on your wedding day
Wherever that may take us, and whatever that means: the letter reads, interview to camera, vows, and toasts and speeches in the most beautiful light.
When we edit your wedding we start with the story - everything around that is meant to compliment you:
The visuals, the music, and memories of you two as a couple over the years; all serve to elevate your wedding film into something truly special.
So get in touch with us…because your wedding story deserves to be told.
In the early stages of the Dating, Connor & Majella nearly broke up. Initially, their core beliefs weren’t exactly aligned. Their wedding Story is filled with Fate. Courage. Unity.
We were incredibly moved after hearing about their love, trust, and support for each other. The amount of faith they give each other and in their friends and family around them is so inspiring!
Do you ever wonder where you might meet your future husband or wife? If the next person you pass by on the street turns out to be your Bride or Groom? Well for Giselle & Jarryd, that moment happened at a Bus Stop in the Sydney CBD.
Giselle & Jarryd's story shows us that we can meet our true love and lifelong partner absolutely anywhere.
Roy & Clare met on a train ride one day coming home from work. As they departed ways that day, Roy thought he was never going to see Clare again.
But as fate will prove, it was destined for them to fall in love. And now here it is, their Fable Wedding Film.