Luxury Santa Monica Wedding Videographer
Film House Weddings captures luxury cinematic wedding films in Santa Monica — Pacific sunsets, beachfront celebrations, and coastal elegance. Based in Orange County. 15 years of experience. 51 consecutive five-star Google reviews.
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Santa Monica is Los Angeles's most beloved coastal wedding destination — a sun-drenched beach city where Pacific sunsets, the iconic pier, and palm-lined Ocean Avenue create a wedding setting that balances laid-back California charm with world-class sophistication.
The city's blend of beachfront luxury hotels, cliffside parks overlooking the Pacific, and a walkable downtown with farm-to-table dining makes it ideal for couples who want ocean beauty with urban convenience. Palisades Park, perched above the PCH, offers some of the most dramatic sunset portrait locations in all of Southern California.
Film House Weddings has filmed extensively in Santa Monica and throughout the Westside. We know the light at every hour along this coast and bring that knowledge to every wedding film we create 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica Wedding Venues
Shutters on the Beach
Santa Monica Beach
Iconic beachfront luxury hotel with ocean-view ballroom
Casa del Mar
Santa Monica Beach
Grand 1920s beach club with ornate lobby and ocean terrace
Hotel Casa del Mar
Ocean Park
Renaissance Revival oceanfront with colonnade ceremony site
Viceroy Santa Monica
Ocean Ave
Boutique hotel with English garden courtyard
Loews Santa Monica
Ocean Ave
Oceanfront resort with Pacific ballroom and terrace
The Bel Air Bay Club
Pacific Palisades
Private beach club with panoramic ocean views
Annenberg Community Beach House
Santa Monica Beach
Historic Marion Davies estate with pool and ocean terrace
Calamigos Guest Ranch
Malibu Canyon
Rustic ranch retreat in the Santa Monica Mountains
Santa Monica Wedding Tips
Sunset Timing
Santa Monica faces due west — sunset ceremonies here are legendary. Plan your ceremony 45 minutes before sunset for the best light.
June Gloom
May and June can bring persistent marine layer that lingers past noon. July through October offers the most reliable coastal sunshine.
Permit Requirements
Beach ceremonies require city permits. Apply through Santa Monica's event permitting office at least 60 days in advance.
Parking Strategy
Santa Monica parking is tight, especially on summer weekends. Arrange valet or shuttle service for your guests.
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.
Santa Monica Wedding Videography FAQ
How much does a luxury wedding videographer cost in Santa Monica?
Every Film House Weddings package is custom built for the couple, the venue, and the wedding day. Reach out through our Connect page and we will build a proposal tailored to your wedding.
Do you film weddings in Santa Monica?
Yes. Film House Weddings is based in Orange County, just a short drive from Santa Monica. We film throughout the Westside and all of Los Angeles.
How far in advance should we book?
We recommend 9 to 18 months for peak season (May through October). Santa Monica venues fill quickly.
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.
Which Santa Monica venues have you filmed at?
We have filmed at venues throughout Santa Monica and the Westside. If your venue is new to us, we scout it in advance.
Do you offer drone videography?
Yes. Drone coverage is available as an add-on, coordinated with local airspace rules.
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?
Our standard package is filmed by a two-person team. Additional shooters are available as an add-on.
Ready to book your Santa Monica wedding film?
We would love to hear about your wedding and talk about how we can bring your vision to life.