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.

Wedding Tips

A simple structure for a groom speech that is heartfelt without being cringe, plus practical tips on cue cards, timing and who to thank.

19 July 20244 min read

Your Wedding Film

Write a letter to each other on the morning of your wedding and let me record you reading it. Here is why it makes a wedding film truly yours, and...

12 July 20244 min read

Wedding Tips

Natural light is your best friend on your wedding morning. Here's how to choose and set up the perfect getting-ready space.

8 July 20243 min read

Wedding Tips

Four fun alternatives to traditional confetti for venues and churches with restrictions, from rose petals to bubble guns.

5 July 20242 min read

Wedding Tips

You don't need to pose at all. Six fun, easy ideas for natural, relaxed moments in your wedding video.

1 July 20243 min read

Wedding Tips

The groom's buttonhole goes on the left lapel, just above the heart. Three easy steps to get it right, plus a tip to practise before the big day.

27 June 20243 min read

Wedding Tips

Christy from Ophelia Lace takes balloon artistry to a whole new level: show-stopping arches, pop-up flower walls and eye-catching signage.

26 June 20242 min read

Wedding Tips

A discreet magician with a mischievous grin: why Rich Reynolds was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding.

26 June 20242 min read