Tom & Ruqaiya
London, UK
As the mother of the bride said…
“Love has no labels, no definitions. It is what it is, pure and simple. Love is the water of life.”
…we couldn’t have put it any better ourselves.
Flowing throughout this meticulously planned and beautifully crafted double-day affair were details and moments that represented the coming together of two different families and two different cultures.
This was a celebration of the beauty and strength that comes with unity.
And, yes, we may have cried when editing this film, but we also laughed.
From absorbing the laidback vibe of the first day to witnessing the groomsmen’s choreographed dance, we had an absolute blast shooting this one and it was a real pleasure to collaborate with Tom & Ruqaiya to bring their love story to life.
Location:
York House & Gardens, Twickenham & Plaisterers’ Hall
Time of year:
August (the hottest days of the year)
Suppliers:
Photographer - With Love Summer
Dress - Farah and Fatima
Hair - Lauren Goodwin Hair, Hanaa Hairstylist
Wedding theme:
A 2-day celebration of the union between 2 people, and 2 cultures.
Our approach:
We know how hard it is planning any wedding, let alone a massive two-day affair.
But Tom and Ruqaiya did an amazing job of bringing in elements from both their respective backgrounds as well as paying testament to the new life they are building together.
We set ourselves the goal of capturing it all, from the laidback first day on the banks of the River Thames, to the fast-paced choreographed dancing of the second day, with a little detour to Reflection Gardens in-between.
This celebration encompassed every known emotion from joy to reflection and everything in between and we wanted the pace of the edit to reflect this – It starts fast and ends slow, with plenty of twists and turns along the way!
“Cannot recommend this team highly enough. Before we even saw the video they were amazing value for money because of the presence and support they offered throughout our two wedding days.
It isn't your average wedding film just documenting what happened, there's a narrative throughout that ties everything together with voiceovers from the speeches, capturing the setting, vibe, and more intimate moments between everyone.
Ours was an English/Pakistani wedding and they made sure to reflect both families and cultures perfectly, during the consultations they really left no stone unturned asking questions we hadn't even thought of to make sure the end product is something we'd love. There's laughter, tears, a lot of joy and love, and an artistic vision that makes it something really special and unique.
Thank you Jack and Nicola we could not be happier with our wedding film, and thank you for being such a reassuring team for us throughout our wedding days. We will cherish the film forever!!!”
We are documentary-style, story-led wedding videographers based in Nottingham, capturing weddings across the UK. Whether you're getting married in Newcastle, London, the Cotswolds, or anywhere in between, we create cinematic wedding films that preserve the emotions and moments of your special day.