Shot 100% on 16mm Film: Eden & Elijah’s Intimate Rancho Santa Fe Wedding
When Eden and Elijah first reached out to me at Ring Theory Films wanting their wedding highlight reel shot 100% on 16mm motion picture film, I was absolutely ecstatic! From our very first inquiry call, I could tell right away that these two were head-over-heels in love. They are truly the real deal. It is always such a dream working with couples who appreciate the raw, timeless aesthetic of Super 16mm film as much as I do.
Eden and Elijah’s vision was centered around capturing raw, authentic emotion through a documentary-style wedding film. They wanted to skip traditional slow-motion clips and forced voiceovers to keep everything natural, present, and true to how the day actually felt.
I had the absolute privilege of capturing their incredible two-day wedding
celebration in Southern California:
Day 1: Welcome Party at The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe
The weekend kicked off with an intimate, warm evening filled with welcome drinks, sweet treats from Sunday Ice Cream, and heartfelt toasts. It was the perfect relaxed setting for guests to mingle and set the tone for the festivities ahead.
Day 2: Private Estate Wedding in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Hosted at the Posnick Family Home, Eden and Elijah designed a cozy 60-guest celebration with a warm, welcoming "family reunion" vibe.
Some of the standout highlights from their wedding day included:
A sweet, emotional first look before the ceremony
Live pedal steel guitar and music by A-Train as they walked down the aisle
Custom crafted ceramics by Sara Pilchman and artistic tapestries by Squash Makes
A poolside dessert spread accompanied by an artisanal coffee cart from Ripley Coffee Co.
A celebratory Limoncello shot toast with all 60 guests before opening up the dance floor!
Why Choose Super 16mm Film for Your Wedding?
Shooting on real analog motion picture film brings an unmatched richness, nostalgic grain, and depth that digital cameras simply cannot replicate. For couples who value candid moments and organic storytelling over rigid posing, Super 8mm and Super 16mm film offer a timeless, cinematic quality that turns your wedding memories into a piece of living art.
The Creative Team & Vendors
This unforgettable weekend was brought to life by an incredible team of Southern California wedding vendors:
Videography: Ring Theory Films (@ringtheoryfilms)
16mm Film Loader: Vince Nett (@vincenettfilm)
Design & Planning: Hygge Creative Co. (@hygge.creativeco)
Photographer: Krista K Photos (@kristakphotos)
Floral Design: Siren Floral Co. (@sirenfloralco)
Catering & Dessert: Second Nature Catering (@second_nature_catering)
Entertainment / DJ: DART Collective (@dartcollective)
Bar Service: Sip Sip Mobile Bar (@sipsipmobilebar)
Coffee Cart: Ripley Coffee Co. (@ripleyscoffee)
Ice Cream Vendor: Sunday Ice Cream (@sundayicecream.sd)
Makeup: Courtney Dapper (@courtdappmakeup)
Hair: Tiffany Scott Salon (@tiffanyscottsalon)
Signage: Noteworthy Co. (@noteworthyyco)
Custom Ceramics: Sara Pilchman Ceramics
Custom Tapestry: Squash Makes
Lighting: Brilliant Event Lighting (@brillianteventlighting)
Rentals: Theoni Collection (@theonicollection), Greystone Table (@greystonetable), The Ark (@theark)
Linens: Reverie Social
Valet: Preferred Parking Valet (@parkwithpvp)
Interested in Real Film for Your Wedding Day?
As a travel wedding videographer specializing in Super 8mm and Super 16mm film, I craft nostalgic, cinematic wedding stories on real motion picture film for couples worldwide.
Whether you're planning a private estate gathering in California or a destination wedding across the globe, head to my contact page to check availability and learn more about booking your wedding film!
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