Real Weddings
Robert and Elizabeth: A Carlton Towers Wedding to Remember
A March wedding at Carlton Towers full of laughter, a few happy tears, live piano and vocals and a dance floor that filled up fast.
Yorkshire wedding stories, venues and advice
Real weddings, venue guides and honest advice from Ollie, a documentary wedding videographer based in York and filming across Yorkshire and beyond.
Your Wedding Film
Content Creator or Wedding Videographer? Choosing the Right Fit
Content creators and wedding videographers do different jobs. Here is what each delivers, how they differ and how to decide which is right for your day.
Your Wedding Film
What to Expect from Me on Your Wedding Day: A Wedding Videographer’s Guide
A full breakdown of what I do on your wedding day, from the moment I arrive to the moment I leave, so you know exactly what to expect.
Wedding Tips
Wedding Speech Tips: A Guide to Memorable, Stress-Free Speeches
Who should give a speech, how long it should be and where to stand: practical wedding speech tips from someone who has filmed hundreds of them.
Venues & Locations
Oaklands Wedding Venue: A Woodland and Lakeside Wedding Videographer’s View
A hidden woodland venue in the East Riding of Yorkshire, with lakeside ceremonies and a marquee reception, and what it is like to film a wedding there.
Venues & Locations
Yorkshire Wedding Barn: Rustic Elegance Near Richmond, North Yorkshire
A rustic countryside barn near Richmond with exposed beams, fairy lights and lake views, and why it makes such a beautiful setting for a wedding film.
Venues & Locations
Howsham Hall: Where Historic Grandeur Meets Modern Romance
A hidden gem near Malton with origins in the 1600s, grand interiors and manicured grounds, and why it makes such a cinematic setting for a wedding film.
Venues & Locations
Sandburn Hall: A Yorkshire Wedding Videographer’s Dream Venue
Sandstone, oak beams, lakes and golden light: why Sandburn Hall, just outside York, is one of my favourite venues to film a wedding.
Your Wedding Film
How I Create the Perfect Yorkshire Wedding Video
Five things I focus on to create your Yorkshire wedding video, from preparation and staying discreet to showcasing the scenery and being ready for the unexpected.
Your Wedding Film
Yorkshire Wedding Videos: Why Local Knowledge Makes a Difference
Golden hour, rolling hills and stunning venues: what makes a Yorkshire wedding video special, and why a local videographer makes a real difference.
Your Wedding Film
Bringing Me In on Those Big Surprises
If you have a surprise planned, mark it clearly on the questionnaire. I'm brilliant at keeping secrets, but I can't keep one I don't know about.
Your Wedding Film
Why Sharing Your Wedding Day Details with Your Videographer Is Crucial
VIPs, surprise performances and big moments: why sharing the inside scoop on your day helps your videographer capture everything that matters.