What Is an Alternative Wedding Video?
Not into the perfectly posed, slow-motion-walking-through-a-field kind of wedding video?
Same.
At Everlong Wedding Films, I make wedding videos for couples who care more about real emotion than looking pristine for the camera. It’s for brides in black dresses, grooms who cry (and don’t care who sees), tattooed hands, wild dancefloors, and moments that are a bit messy, a bit loud, and absolutely full of life.
This is alternative wedding videography in the UK for couples who don’t fit the standard wedding mould — and don’t want their film to either.
What Makes an “Alternative” Wedding Video Anyway?
To me, alternative isn’t a theme — it’s an attitude.
It’s about letting your wedding be what it is and capturing it honestly, without forcing it into a glossy, cookie-cutter style that could belong to any random couple.
Your film should feel like your story — not a styled shoot for Pinterest. Check out this blog that explains how Paula and Mark from Spalding did an alternative wedding their way.
So, What Does That Look Like in Practice?
Real reactions over rehearsed poses
I’m not going to tell you to “pretend you’re laughing.” You’ll be too busy actually laughing. The best moments happen when you forget the camera is even there.
Inclusive, judgment-free storytelling — whoever you are, whoever you love
Every couple deserves to see themselves represented authentically on screen. No assumptions. No awkwardness. Just genuine, joyful connection.
Energy, movement and personality over slow, staged shots
There’s nothing wrong with a cinematic moment, but I’m more interested in the feeling of the day — the heartbeat behind the visuals. Expect movement, laughter, music, and the occasional chaos (the good kind).
Audio that captures the laughter, chaos and in-jokes
A wedding film isn’t just about how it looks — it’s about how it sounds. The quiver in your voice during vows, your friends’ offbeat jokes, the clinking of glasses. These little sounds bring your story to life.
Moments that feel alive, not curated
Because weddings aren’t perfect. They’re emotional, unpredictable, and uniquely yours. That’s what makes them magic — and that’s what makes your video truly alternative.
The Bottom Line
An alternative wedding video doesn’t mean dark, edgy, or weird for the sake of it.
It just means authentic — unapologetically, beautifully, you.
If you’re planning a wedding that breaks a few rules and want a film that celebrates that spirit, we might just be the perfect match.
👉 Get in touch here to start your story.
