Luxury New Orleans Wedding Videographer
Film House Weddings captures luxury cinematic wedding films across New Orleans — from French Quarter courtyard ceremonies and Garden District mansion receptions to jazz second line parades and Warehouse District loft celebrations. Based in Orange County and Portland with availability nationwide. 15 years of experience. 51 consecutive five-star Google reviews.
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New Orleans is unlike any other wedding destination in America — a city where French and Spanish colonial architecture, African and Caribbean cultural traditions, jazz music, and Creole culinary artistry have fused into something wholly its own. A wedding in New Orleans is not just an event; it is an immersion in a living culture. The French Quarter's flagstone courtyards, gas-lit streets, and wrought-iron balconies offer ceremony settings of extraordinary visual richness. The Garden District's antebellum mansions set behind magnolia-shaded lawns deliver a grand Southern elegance that photographs beautifully in any light.
What makes New Orleans weddings uniquely cinematic is the city's cultural vitality. A jazz second line parade — that exuberant New Orleans tradition where a brass band leads the wedding party through the streets and guests dance behind with handkerchiefs and parasols — is one of the most joyful and visually spectacular wedding moments in existence. The Warehouse District's converted lofts and the Bywater's bohemian character offer couples who want something more contemporary the same cultural depth in a different register.
Film House Weddings travels to New Orleans for luxury weddings throughout the year. We are captivated by the city's visual complexity — the layered architecture, the warm amber light filtering through oak canopies on St. Charles Avenue, the neon glow of Frenchmen Street after dark — and we bring our full cinematic craft to every celebration here.
Why Choose Film House Weddings
Film House Weddings is a luxury wedding cinematography studio founded by Dennis Mulyar, a first-generation Ukrainian American filmmaker with a Bachelor's degree in Film and 15 years of experience across entertainment, beauty, and traditional film festivals. The studio has worked with clients including companies like Nike, Adidas, Snapchat, Paramount+, Anastasia Beverly Hills, and Augustinus Bader. Featured in BRIDES magazine and Washington Wedding Day.
Based in New Orleans, our team has filmed hundreds of weddings at venues across the country and beyond. We are not a one-person operation. Film House Weddings is a team of dedicated filmmakers who share the same obsession with cinematic craft, candid emotion, and timeless storytelling. Dennis leads the creative vision while his team executes on the ground. The result is a cinematic experience built for couples who understand that their wedding film is not just for them. It is for future generations.
Every detail of our process exists to serve couples who refuse to take a chance when it comes to preserving their most important moments. We work directly with your planner and photographer to make sure everyone is in sync and no moment is missed. Our team arrives early, stays late, and disappears into your day so you can live every moment fully.
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Popular New Orleans Wedding Venues
Antoine's Restaurant
French Quarter
America's oldest continuously operating restaurant, founded 1840, with private dining rooms of extraordinary historic character for intimate receptions
The Columns Hotel
Uptown
1883 Italianate mansion on St. Charles Avenue with wraparound porch, oak-canopied grounds, and quintessential New Orleans elegance
The Elms Mansion
Garden District
1869 Italianate Garden District mansion with ornate interiors, wraparound galleries, and magnolia-shaded ceremony grounds
The Cabildo
French Quarter
Historic 1799 Spanish colonial building on Jackson Square — site of the Louisiana Purchase signing — offering an unmatched ceremony backdrop
Race and Religious
Garden District
Converted historic church with soaring vaulted ceilings, exposed brick, and striking architectural drama in the heart of the Garden District
Brennan's Restaurant
French Quarter
Iconic pink Creole mansion with lush courtyard, grand dining rooms, and legendary New Orleans hospitality
The Ace Hotel New Orleans
Warehouse District
Converted 1928 Barnett building with industrial chic aesthetics, rooftop terrace, and contemporary Warehouse District energy
Preservation Hall
French Quarter
Legendary jazz venue in the French Quarter for intimate receptions steeped in authentic New Orleans musical culture
Audubon Nature Institute venues
Uptown
Stunning zoo and aquarium event spaces with lush subtropical settings and unique New Orleans character
New Orleans Wedding Tips
Plan Your Second Line Route Early
A jazz second line parade requires coordination with the City of New Orleans for a parade permit, a brass band booking, and route planning with your venue. The process takes several months — begin planning your second line at least six to eight months before the wedding. Your wedding planner should have experience navigating the permit process. It is worth every bit of effort.
Embrace the Heat — or Plan Around It
New Orleans is genuinely hot and humid from May through September. Outdoor ceremonies during these months should be scheduled before 10 AM or after 6 PM. October through April brings comfortable temperatures and lower humidity — this is New Orleans' peak wedding season and books out accordingly. Hydration stations and hand fans are standard and appreciated by guests at warmer-month celebrations.
The Light in the French Quarter
The French Quarter's narrow streets and tall buildings create dramatic shadow and light patterns throughout the day. Late afternoon light filtering through the wrought-iron balconies of Royal Street is extraordinary for portraits. Work with your planner to carve out 20 to 30 minutes in the French Quarter at golden hour — it will produce some of the most iconic footage from your wedding day.
Book Vendors Who Know New Orleans
New Orleans has a unique vendor ecosystem — second-line bands, Creole cuisine specialists, parasol makers, and live jazz quartets are specific to this city and book out early for popular dates. Work with a New Orleans-based wedding planner who has relationships with the city's best vendors. The difference between a generic event and an authentically New Orleans wedding is almost entirely in the vendor team.
What Couples Say
“I knew exactly the style of wedding video I wanted. Dennis and his team lived up and surpassed all of our expectations! I chose Film House for their unique style of cinematography and impeccable attention to detail. The feel of their videos is editorial and glamorous.”
Natalie G.
“We are SO happy we chose Dennis and his team at Film House Weddings for our big day! Our wedding video is something we treasure deeply. The quality of work is absolutely incredible. They captured the most beautiful, real, and emotional moments so perfectly.”
Loren N.
“Film House absolutely CRUSHED our wedding video. Dennis was very efficient in communication, creativity and connection. They captured our love story so beautifully. Everything was coordinated so excellently and I never once felt anxious about how things were going.”
Hannah D.
New Orleans Wedding Videography FAQ
How much does a luxury wedding videographer cost in New Orleans?
Every Film House Weddings package is custom built for the couple, the venue, and the wedding day. New Orleans weddings range from intimate French Quarter courtyard ceremonies to grand Garden District mansion receptions with jazz second lines — we factor the full scope and travel into every proposal. We do not publish flat pricing — reach out through our Connect page for a tailored quote.
Do you travel for weddings to New Orleans?
Yes. Film House Weddings is based in Orange County, California and Portland, Oregon. New Orleans is a regular travel market for us. Travel fees apply and will be included transparently in your proposal.
How far in advance should we book our New Orleans wedding videographer?
We recommend booking 9 to 18 months in advance. New Orleans' peak season runs October through April, and French Quarter and Garden District venues book out well ahead of popular dates. Reach out early to confirm availability.
What is included in a wedding film package?
We build a custom package for every couple based on your vision and your wedding day. Typically, every client receives a 5 to 7 minute cinematic wedding film and a reel. Our team works directly with your planner and photographer to ensure seamless coverage from getting ready through the last dance.
Do you work with our photographer and wedding planner?
Absolutely. Coordination with your vendor team is a core part of our process. We work directly with your planner and photographer before and during the wedding day to make sure everyone is in sync and no moment is missed.
Can you film a jazz second line parade?
Yes — a New Orleans second line is one of the most joyful and visually spectacular moments we film. We plan coverage specifically for the parade, positioning multiple cameras to capture both the brass band, the wedding party, and the energy of the guests dancing in the street. It is a highlight of every New Orleans wedding film.
Do you offer drone and aerial wedding videography in New Orleans?
Yes. Drone coverage is available for appropriate New Orleans venues and settings. The Garden District's oak canopies, the Mississippi River, and City Park are spectacular from the air. We coordinate all drone flights with applicable airspace regulations and venue permissions well in advance.
How long until we receive our wedding film?
Delivery timelines are discussed during the proposal stage and depend on the season and edit scope. Expedited delivery is available if you need your film sooner — let us know during the booking conversation and we will build a timeline that works for you. Final films are delivered digitally via a private link.
Do you provide raw footage?
Raw footage is available on request as an add-on. Most couples do not request it — our edited cinematic film, reel, and optional full ceremony and speeches edit capture everything that matters. If raw footage is important to you, let us know during the proposal conversation and we will include it in your custom package.
Will you provide a second shooter at our New Orleans wedding?
Our standard New Orleans package includes a two-person team — one cinematographer with each partner during getting ready, then full coverage for the ceremony, second line, portraits, and reception. For larger celebrations or multi-location days across French Quarter neighborhoods, additional shooters are available as an add-on.
Ready to book your New Orleans wedding film?
We would love to hear about your wedding and talk about how we can bring your vision to life.