What's Included in a Wedding Film Collection?

A wedding film collection from Joshua Adam Films typically includes full-day coverage from getting-ready through reception send-off, a cinematic highlight film, and raw, unedited footage as an archival record of the day. Beyond that, the specifics are shaped around the couple — because no two weddings, and no two love stories, call for the same treatment.

The core of every collection

At its heart, a wedding film is a study in memory. We begin with the quiet moments — a mother fastening a necklace, hands trembling slightly with nerves and joy — and carry that same attentiveness through the ceremony, the toasts, and the last dance. The result is a highlight film, usually five to twelve minutes, cut with the pacing and emotional arc of a short film rather than a straightforward recap.

What can be added to the collection

Depending on the couple's vision, a collection can expand to include:

• A same-day edit, screened for guests at the reception

• Extended or feature-length cuts for those who want the full narrative, not just the highlights

• Drone cinematography, particularly well suited to venues like Monserate Winery or coastal properties in Malibu

• Documentary-style raw ceremony and speech footage, preserved in full for family archives

• Teaser trailers, delivered within days for immediate sharing

How we tailor it

Every couple we work with — whether marrying in Temecula, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Orange County, Hawaii, or further afield — receives a collection built around their story, not a fixed menu. We talk through what matters most to you before recommending what belongs in your film.