• Let’s meet, man! 🩵

    Ready to get the ball rolling? Here’s how it works:

    1. Get in touch
    If you’re enquiring about a wedding, head to our Contact page and fill out the form that best suits what you’re after - Feature Film, Highlights Film or Honeymoon Reel. This gives us all the juicy details we need to put together the right option for you.

    2. Informal quote
    I’ll review everything and get back to you with an informal quote based on the details you’ve provided. No hard sell - just a clear idea of what your film could look like and what it’ll cost.

    3. Let’s have a chat
    If everything looks good, we’ll arrange a relaxed Google Meet to chat about you, your plans and what you’re dreaming up for the day. It’s a chance to make sure we’re a good fit before locking anything in.

    4. Make it official
    Happy days? I’ll then formalise everything and send through your formal quote and contract for you to check over.

    5. Lock it in 🔒
    Once the contract is signed, a 20% deposit is required to secure your date. The remaining balance is due one month before the big day.

    Easy as! 🎥🩵

  • Yep - ideally, both of you. 🩵

    We really want to meet both of you, hear your story and get a feel for what matters to you. Your wedding is about the two of you, so we reckon the best films come from getting to know the people behind them.

    It also gives you a chance to get to know us - how we work, what we're like and whether we're the right fit for your day. We want this to feel like a genuine collaboration, not just another supplier booking.

    And yes, we know jumping on a Google Meet might not be everyone's idea of a good time. 😂 We'll keep it relaxed, painless and hopefully even a little bit fun.

    So grab a coffee, wrangle your other half and jump on for a yarn. It'll be worth it. 🩵

  • Get 10% off by letting us premiere your film with Weka Films! You'll get an exclusive first look, followed by an Instagram Collab premiere, with me taking care of the relevant vendor tags.

    I'll also write a blog feature about your wedding, embed the full-resolution film via YouTube, and share the post on Facebook. All you need to do is share it and tag Weka Films.

    You save 10%, we get to show off your awesome film. Win-win! Maybe even enough to upgrade your beer from Waikato Draught to Monteiths. 🍻

  • Yes! Just select the Private Collection option when enquiring.

  • Absolutely! Ceremony and speech films are available as optional add-ons, with different options depending on whether you choose our Feature or Highlights package.

    Check out the Feature Film , Highlights Film and Honeymoon Reel packages for the full details and pricing.

  • Heck yes - we’re always up for a bit of travel! ✈️

    We regularly travel for weddings across New Zealand and beyond. Once you’re in touch, we’ll work out the logistics and let you know if any additional travel costs apply.

  • The dress is essential. The photographer is essential. Even the flowers seem non-negotiable - so why isn’t the videographer a must-have too? Honestly, I don’t know.

    What I do know is this: not booking a videographer is one of the biggest wedding regrets couples have. Have a quick squiz at any wedding forum and you’ll see.

    Grooms can be especially tough to convince. Most don’t get it until they watch a few films or get their finished film and say, “Fck, this is awesome!”*

    So I’ve put together a playlist called ‘For the Boys’ - my top 10 boy-friendly wedding films. Hopefully it helps. 👊

    Watch the ‘For the Boys’ playlist

  • Short answer: nope - I can’t use unlicensed music. As much as I love Ed Sheeran, Chris Martin & Christina Perri, using mainstream tracks without permission breaks copyright - and I’m not about ripping off artists.

    I pay for properly licensed music, and choosing the right soundtrack is one of the biggest creative jobs I do. I spend hours getting it right.

    I’m also soaking up your music choices throughout the day - aisle songs, signing, first dance, the lot - so I’ll use those as inspiration to find something perfect for your film.

    Just maybe not quite Ed Sheeran-perfect. 😉

  • Ew, no. Yuck, man. 😂

    I don’t shoot in RAW - that’d need a Levin-sized supercomputer to store all that! And if you mean all the footage that didn’t make the final film, then nope.

    I film for the edit. Every shot is captured with the finished story in mind. The only extras are the occasional tests for exposure, focus and composition.

    Trust me - you’re not missing a thing. Your film is packed with all the good stuff, so there should be no need to skip or fast-forward.

  • Yep - drone footage is included in all our packages. 🚁

    If there's time and the conditions are right, I'll buzz the drone up for some venue, landscape and establishing shots. It's great for setting the scene - although I'd rather film people than paddocks. They're way more interesting.

    Drone use is always subject to weather, location, permissions and CAA rules, so it isn't guaranteed. I’ll check what's possible for your wedding and handle the permission side of things where needed.

    I usually skip the drone during photo shoots - time is tight, and I'd rather keep the focus on you

  • Somewhere between “just married” and “still finding confetti in weird places.” 😂

    Your finished film is delivered digitally within 4–6 months of your wedding.

    Early-season weddings will usually arrive within 4–5 months, while end-of-season legends will have theirs by (or before!) their 6-month anniversary - just in time to pop some bubbly and relive the magic.

  • Because your wedding film takes around 50 hours to craft - yep, 50! 🎬

    We film around 25–30 weddings a season, so we're filming and editing pretty much year-round. And wedding films are a very different beast to wedding photos.

    The basic process looks something like this:

    1. Find the story
    We dig through hours of audio to find the soundbites, laughs and little moments that tell your story.

    2. Find the soundtrack
    We spend a ridiculous amount of time hunting through licensed music until we find the track that fits.

    3. Build the narrative
    We weave your words and the music together to create a story that actually flows.

    4. Craft the film
    Then we sift through all the footage, build the film scene by scene, colour grade, mix the audio and obsess over the tiny details.

    So yeah - there's a lot of nerdy wizardry happening behind the scenes. We could rush it, but we'd rather make it bloody good.

  • Absolutely! Before your wedding, you’ll fill out our questionnaire, where you can tell us about your VIPs, important moments, family dynamics and anything else you really want us to capture.

    That gives us a roadmap for the day. We’re always happy to hear what matters most to you, but once we’re in the edit, let us do our thing. That’s when the snacks get ignored, time disappears and we start muttering to ourselves.

    You’re hiring us because you love what we do, so trust us to turn all those moments into a film that feels like you. We’ve crafted 200+ wedding films, and the post-production process is where we really get to work our magic.

    You tell us what matters. We’ll take care of the rest. The result? A film you’ll be properly obsessed with. 🤞

  • Nah, sorry - just not our jam. 😂 He tangata, he tangata, he tangata. Our films are all about the people, the people, the people.

    If you’re after buttery shots of your personalised cookies, wooden initials, mirror-backed seating chart or Auntie Janice’s limited-edition scented candles... you’ll need to hire someone else.

    We’re here for the humans. 🩵

  • We used to - but nah, not anymore. 😂

    Teasers steal precious time from the real deal and just drag out the wait. And honestly, they’ve never really felt like our style - a little rushed, a little slapped together, and ultimately another thing standing between us and your finished film.

    We'd rather put that time into making one bloody good film.

    So chill out. Your wedding film is going to outlast you, your grandkids and probably your dog. A few months’ wait? Pfft - no biggie. 🩵

  • Nope - that’s exactly our kind of people. 😎

    We’re all about real, relaxed and genuinely you. We’ll guide you when we need to, but we’re not going to spend your wedding day lining you up like school photos.

    If you’re after loads of stiff, posed shots, we’re probably not your crew. But if you want natural moments, genuine laughs and a film that actually feels like you - we’re already on the same team, mate. 🩵

  • Nope, sorry! During peak season, we can have multiple enquiries for the same date, so it wouldn’t be fair to play favourites.

    We work strictly first in, first served - your date is only locked in once your booking is confirmed. 🩵

  • We get a bit excited about rain. 🌧️

    Rain means overcast skies, and overcast means epic colours. Wind can be a pain, but it can also make for some seriously good shots.

    Don’t stress - we’re ready for all weather. We might scale back the cameras a little to keep them safe, but you’ll still get the good stuff. And yes, the Weka umbrella army is always ready to roll. ☂️🩵

  • Absolutely - it’s your wedding, man, so you do you! 🩵

    We love working alongside content creators and don’t mind sharing the limelight - as long as nobody’s playing hide-and-seek with our key shots.

    We’ll do our best ninja moves around the iPad Aunties, Uncle Kennys and anyone else determined to get their own footage. But just remember - you’re paying us to capture the magic, even if Auntie Janice is live-streaming it like it’s the Oscars. 😂

  • Heck yes! We’ll bust our butts for you all day, so a meal is very much appreciated. 🩵

    The only break we take is when everyone else is eating - nobody wants to miss the action, and nobody wants Uncle Jeff’s greasy pork-rib munching in the background. 😂

    You don’t need to save us a fancy seat. We’re pros at hallway dining with the photog squad - just make sure we’re fed at the same time as the head table, so we’re back in position for sunset shots, speeches and all the good stuff.

    Feed your videographer. Get better wedding films. Seems fair. 😉

  • We LOVE our job - but it’s no walk in the park.

    A full-day wedding can mean up to 12 hours filming, from early prep to late-night dancing, plus travel time. Then comes the 50+ hour editing process you read about above.

    And half our fee goes to tax, insurance, travel and all the other boring business stuff - so yeah, the math isn’t always mathing (but please don’t tell my accountant). 😂

    Clearly we don’t do this for the cash. We do it because we bloody love capturing your day, telling your story and getting creative with it.

    That’s the real pay-off. 🩵

  • Livestreaming? Honestly, it’s my arch-nemesis. 😂

    When I’m flying solo, I’m already juggling 3–4 cameras, dodgy Wi-Fi and the small matter of capturing your entire wedding day. Add livestreaming into the mix and it’s basically juggling flaming swords while blindfolded.

    So nope - livestreaming isn’t something we offer. If you’re set on having one, I’m happy to point you towards a dedicated livestream crew who can give it the attention it deserves.

    Or, if budget is tight, give someone with an iPhone a front-row seat. Just not an iPad Auntie or Uncle Kenny. 😂🩵