Special Day Films

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Hi, I'm Adam 👋
I think I'm a pretty decent chap: I'm a feminist and an animal lover, I volunteer at a breakfast centre for the homeless, and I'm nice to waiters. I hope you'll let me make your wedding video!
I've always been interested in telling stories using whatever medium I have to hand - going all the way back to making stop motion films with my childhood toys and a Super8 cine camera. Shooting and editing a wedding is like telling the story of one of the most important days in somebody's life, I love it.
Special Day Films Pricing & Costs
£650 - £2,065
Information on two price packages can be found here on our Bridebook profile - both can be customised so they're tailored to you, and we also offer a fully bespoke service if you prefer. If you'd like to know more, please get in touch or check out or website! If you're on a tighter budget and have a bit of a nostalgic streak, our Super LoFi videos could be right up your street (we’re assuming your street still has a Blockbuster on it). These cost £650 and are full of VHS flavour, and if you want to know more, just ask…!
Full day package
From
£1,015
Get in touch or check our website for an in-depth explanation of this package! NOTE: This price is for weddings within a 50 mile radius of York. Prices may also vary during Christmas
What's included
Instagram-friendly Highlight video (approx 3 minutes long)
Full-length ceremony video
Full-length speeches video
Aerial footage of the venue (dependent on favourable weather and permission from your venue)
3 copies on eco-friendly USB sticks, with upgrade options
Online video hosting
Option to add pre-wedding time capsule video for £265
"Reels" content for your socials
Super LoFi package
From
£650
This isn't for everyone, but if you want something with an old school twist, get in touch and we'll tell you more...
Full day package 2
From
£2,065
Get in touch or check our website for an in-depth explanation of this package! NOTE: This price is for weddings within a 50 mile radius of York. Prices may also vary during Christmas
Special Day Films Details

Products and Services

Complete Footage on DVD or USB
Bridal Prep Shots
Back-Up Equipment
Steadycam
Wedding Highlights Film
Second Shooter Available
Flexible Hours on the Day
Musical Overlay
Digital Editing
Engagement Shoots
Last-Minute Orders
Stay Through Speeches
Stay Through Dancing
Short Edit (>15 Minutes)
Drone Footage
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Audio Retouching
Long Edit (>1 Hour)
Special Day Films Full Description
Over the years we've filmed weddings all over the UK, weddings in actual castles, hotels, barns, village halls, even biker cafes. Whatever the venue, we're always looking out for the little details that tell the story of your big day; these might be things you've planned, like music choices and the theme for the table names. But we'll also be looking out for the quiet shared moments with the people closest to you in the build-up, or the thing that that went hilariously wrong and became an instant piece of family folklore. These are the things we’ll be looking for when we’re making the film of your special day. We're often complimented on how unobtrusive we are, and the fact that we get asked back to work for friends and relations of previous couples is something we're very proud of. We take a huge amount of care over our work and our prices are all based on the time we’ll be putting into the finished product - we want to deliver something you'll treasure! We offer a bespoke package service so you get a video or series of videos that are tailor-made for you, but we also have price options as a starting point to work from. Get in touch to discuss your special day! ♥ Please note, here at Special Day Films, we are committed to supporting equality, diversity and inclusion. We fundamentally believe that everyone should be able to marry the person they love, and we would be proud to help you celebrate this special day. We cater to all faiths and we use "wedding" as shorthand to cover civil ceremonies, Nikkah, handfasting, tying the knot, vow renewals or any other kind of unity ceremony! We wholeheartedly welcome enquiries from the LGBTQ+ community and support marriage equality just as we support equality elsewhere.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Adam
Hi, as well as being the main videographer and editor, I also deal with the enquiries. So if you have any questions about anything, feel free to ask! Check our Google listing and our website for testimonials from couples we've filmed previously.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2005
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
3
Reviews
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Alistair & Fiona
Happy couple married in August
April 2024
"Excellent service."
"Special day films captured some priceless memories that we can keep forever, I reccommend Adam and his team to anyone looking for a videographer for their wedding day. Excellent service."
Kat & Nigal
Happy couple married in May
April 2024
"They are so professional yet really relaxed"
"I had an insight to the amazing professional videography that Special Day Films do at my sisters wedding. I knew the moment my husband popped the question I wanted them for our big day. They captured things on the day that I hadn't even realised were there yet watching it back now those little things have created something so special and let us relive our day! Which everyone wants to be able to do! They are so professional yet really relaxed, you don't know they are there."
Jordan & D'arcy
Happy couple married in March
April 2024
"We couldn’t have wished for anything better"
"Not only were they lovely people, they were very professional and communicated with us really well, giving us updates and previews. They have given us the most incredible memories to look back on. We would recommend to everyone who is looking for videographers. They also thoughtfully added our proposal video into the wedding footage which was a lovely touch and showed our story perfectly. Thank you both so much for capturing our day so amazingly well. "
Adam & Jo
Happy couple married in July
April 2024
"Thanks for making such a happy memory for us both
"Adam of special day films was brilliant. Unobtrusive on the day and delivered a quality wedding video that we will look back on for years to come. Thanks for making such a happy memory for us both."
Kate & Sam
Happy couple married in August
April 2024
"We could not recommend Adam and his team more!"
"Adam filmed our wedding in August 2022 and went above and beyond to make sure we were happy with our final video. He fitted into our day perfectly and made our guests feel at ease - I think the majority didn't even realise they were being filmed which made for amazing candid moments we'll cherish forever. Fabulous team with an incredible work ethic and videography style. Please use Special Day Films!!!!"
Shaun & Sydnie
Happy couple married in December
April 2024
"Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness"
"I cannot speak more highly of Special Day Films! On the day itself, they were discreet and unnoticeable but the videos that followed were incredible. They were genuinely so special that I shared them with pretty much everyone I knew. Now I'm currently in the process of ordering more DVD's to send to the family who don't have smartphones. If you're wondering about a videographer for your wedding. Firstly, absolutely do it! Secondly, I hands down recommend Special Day Films with all my being."
Paige & Sam
Happy couple married in August
April 2024
"It was perfect"
"Adam couldn’t have been better. He created a bespoke package for us based on what we wanted filming and it was perfect. I can’t keep count of how many times I’ve watched each of the videos- they are perfect. We’ve had so many wonderful comments about the videos and we will cherish them forever. If you are thinking of a videographer, Adam is a wonderful choice. And if you aren’t thinking of having a videographer, you should be."
Emily & Ian
Happy couple married in October
April 2024
"Excellent from start to finish"
"I initially I didn't think we needed a videographer but so glad we did. They captured so many special moments! The finished product was better than I could have imagined, just natural and candid and they really just felt part of the wedding party. I wholeheartedly recommend the team and if you're on the fence about having a videographer I'd say go for it, Special Day Films are excellent value and fantastic quality, you won't regret it."
Keeley & Jack
Happy couple married in November
April 2024
"Couldn’t have asked for a more professional team"
"Couldn’t have asked for a more professional team to video our wedding. They got every aspect of the day and were very discreet when filming. They worked with us to get exactly what we wanted, down to the music that was featured on the video. Very easy to contact and quick to respond both before and after our wedding. Would highly recommend. "
Sheridan & Max
Happy couple married in October
April 2024
"One of the best things we did for our day"
"They are professional, kind and their attention to detail was amazing. Their prices are very reasonable compared to others out there, we weren't sure if a videographer was going to fit in our budget but I am so glad it did, getting our wedding videoed by these guys was the best thing we did for sure. Would not question booking them for future events and will be recommending them to other people in the future for their wedding too."
Special Day Films Location & Contact Details

Address

York, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

If you want to meet in person before your big day, we can meet you for coffee in York or we will come to you if you're local!

Nearest Town

York

Nearest Motorway & Junction

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Nearest Train Station

York

Nearest Airport

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FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs

What is your most memorable wedding?

Our second ever wedding was for Queen Camilla's son, Tom Parker Bowles - we had better access than the BBC!

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

This is a cheat (more than 5 adjectives), but a photographer once described us as "epic observers of people" - we're always looking for the little moments that tell your story. And we try not to take ourselves too seriously!

What about your business are you most proud of?

The feedback we get is always really nice. As well as being there on the day itself we also spend hours and hours on the edit, so when customers see the finished product and they tell you how happy they are, it really means a lot! Likewise, when you know someone was really nervous beforehand and a little camera-shy, to have them say they felt really at ease with us and happy with the results gives us a massive amount of satisfaction.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Remember that it's YOUR day, have a wedding that reflects you as individuals. Also, remember that the day will fly by in a blur; make sure you get a photographer and filmmakers that you trust and who's work you love. That way you'll be able to re-live it all over and over again, and enjoy any little moments you missed on the day.

What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?

It's too hard to pick a favourite! We always keep our eye out - and our camera ready - for the little moments that make a wedding unique to the couple though!

Describe your typical process with a couple.

We generally send a few emails back and forth to chat with the couple and find out what they're looking for and answer any questions they might have etc. Once we've worked out a price for the film that they want, we'll send over a booking form and get a deposit to reserve the date for them. Sometimes we'll pop over for a cup of tea to chat in person, or we can schedule a video call so you can put a face to the name. Sometimes we film pre-wedding interviews where the couple will talk about how they met, how the proposal went, and where they see themselves in 10 years time - things like that which will be a great little time capsule to look back on in years to come. We'll also get your schedule for the day (so we know what time everything is happening) and the contact info for someone in your wedding party who can be our liaison (to let us know if the schedule changes on the day!). If required we'll come along to see the venue beforehand but that's usually not necessary. On the day we arrive with enough time to say hello again and meet your bridesmaids/groomsmen and the venue staff etc, and after that you'll probably barely notice us. After the day itself, we'll get stuck into editing the footage. We will send you links to the extended videos when they go online. Then we'll send you a link to the highlights video when that's ready. Not long after this you'll receive the USBs in the post, with all your videos on. Stylish, eco-friendly USB sticks are included as standard in our prices and there's the option to upgrade to a beautiful personalised USB package - ask us about this if you want to know more!

Describe how you got into videography.

I've always been interested in telling stories using whatever medium I have to hand - going all the way back to making stop motion films with my childhood toys and a Super8 cine camera. Shooting and editing a wedding is like telling the story of one of the most important days in somebody's life, I love it. - Adam

Bridebook Benefits

Bridebook Discount25% off for last minute bookings (weddings happening before the end of June 2024)