Ellie and Lucia celebrated their incredible wedding with a day that was bold, emotional, stylish and full of genuine love from start to finish. Their wedding felt modern, meaningful and deeply personal, and it translated beautifully into a cinematic wedding film.

Although their day took place up north, the story, energy and emotion of their wedding reflects exactly the kind of weddings we specialise in filming across Kent and the South East at James David Films. Authentic moments, emotional storytelling and a relaxed natural atmosphere allow real connection to shine through on film. This was a wedding filled with courage, vulnerability, joy and unforgettable moments.

Morning Preparations Together, Yet Separate

Ellie and Lucia chose to get ready together for most of the morning, sharing the excitement, nerves and quiet emotional build-up side by side. There was something incredibly special about them being in the same space as the day slowly became real. Nervous laughter, deep breaths, quiet glances and moments of reflection filled the room.

Two Dresses, Two Personalities, One Powerful Love Story

When it came time to get into their dresses, they separated so they could each have that private moment of transformation. Lucia wore a stunning black dress that felt powerful, elegant and completely unique. Ellie wore a beautiful white dress that felt timeless, soft and romantic. The contrast between the two outfits reflected their personalities perfectly and created striking cinematic visuals. These moments of dressing, final touches and quiet anticipation became some of the most emotionally powerful parts of their wedding film.

A Beautifully Lit and Deeply Emotional Wedding Ceremony

Their ceremony was one of the most emotional we have ever filmed. The ceremony space was filled with soft natural light, creating a warm, intimate and cinematic glow. It felt sacred and deeply personal in a way that is hard to put into words.

Raw Emotion, Vulnerability and Unbreakable Connection

Both Ellie and Lucia are in the army, and the emotional strength they show every day was completely stripped back in this moment. As they stood facing each other and read their vows, the emotion was overwhelming. They cried hard — the kind of tears that come from years of shared struggle, resilience and deep love. There was not a dry eye in the room. These are the moments that define cinematic wedding films: raw emotion, real vulnerability and real love, captured naturally and unobtrusively.

Confetti, Laughter and Pure Celebration

After the ceremony, Ellie and Lucia were greeted by their guests with hugs, cheers and joyful celebration. The confetti moment burst into colour and movement, creating some of the most cinematic shots of the entire day. Pure happiness. Pure relief. Pure love. These are always some of our favourite moments to film because nothing is staged — it is simply real joy unfolding naturally.

Romantic Couple Portraits and Quiet Moments Together

We took Ellie and Lucia away for couple portraits, giving them space to breathe, reflect and simply be together as newlyweds. These moments were filled with quiet laughter, soft embraces and deep connection. The way they looked at each other said everything.

Bold, Modern and Timeless Cinematic Portraits

The contrast between Lucia’s black dress and Ellie’s white dress created stunning cinematic visuals that felt modern, bold and timeless all at once. These portraits became some of the most powerful and intimate moments in their wedding film.

A Stunning Wedding Day Filled With Love and Joy

From start to finish, their wedding day felt effortlessly beautiful. Every part of the day flowed naturally — emotional moments, laughter with friends, proud family reactions and quiet glances between Ellie and Lucia when they thought nobody was watching. This is exactly what we specialise in at James David Films: capturing not just what the day looked like, but how it truly felt.

Evening Celebrations and Unforgettable Energy

The evening celebrations were just as incredible as the ceremony. The atmosphere shifted into something warm, joyful and electric. The dance floor filled quickly, the energy rose and the celebrations continued late into the night. There was so much love in the room — friends and family celebrating Ellie and Lucia in the loudest, proudest and most joyful way possible. The perfect ending to an unforgettable day.

Why LGBTQ Weddings Create Some of the Most Powerful Wedding Films

Ellie and Lucia’s wedding is a perfect example of how powerful a wedding film can be when it captures real love, real vulnerability and real connection. Their story, courage and emotional honesty made their wedding film deeply meaningful and timeless. This is why we love filming LGBTQ weddings across Kent and the South East. Every love story deserves to be told with care, respect and cinematic beauty.

Planning an LGBTQ Wedding in Kent or the South East?

If you are planning an LGBTQ wedding in Kent or anywhere across the South East and are looking for a wedding videographer who specialises in cinematic wedding films, emotional storytelling and authentic moments, James David Films would love to capture your story. We film weddings naturally and unobtrively, allowing your real connection and real love to shine through on film.