Destination Wedding Films
Luxury Wedding Videographer in America
Destination wedding films across California, New York, the Hamptons, Napa Valley and beyond.
American weddings are as varied as the country itself. A Napa vineyard reception is a different film to a Hamptons oceanfront ceremony, which is different again to a Manhattan rooftop elopement or a Sonoma backyard celebration. CinaStage travels to the United States for couples who want an editorial filmmaker with a calm, international sensibility — a film that feels grounded rather than glossy, and that holds its own alongside the very best American wedding cinema.
Where We Film
Regions in America
California
Napa Valley, Sonoma, Big Sur, Santa Barbara, Malibu, Ojai. California weddings reward filmmakers who know how to wait for the light — we do, and we plan our coverage around the golden hour on both coasts.
New York & the Hamptons
From Manhattan rooftops to East Hampton estates, New York weddings carry weight and pace. We film them with the discretion a city wedding demands and the restraint a Hamptons summer asks for.
Colorado & the Mountain West
Aspen, Telluride, Jackson Hole. Mountain weddings suit films with a wider canvas — bigger landscapes, stiller moments, and long takes that let the setting breathe.
Hawaii
Maui, Kauai and the Big Island. Hawaii weddings live in a specific equatorial light. We shoot for the water, the mist and the quiet early-morning hours when the coast belongs to you.
Our Approach
American weddings often move quickly — tight timelines, multiple locations, parallel events. We plan for that. But we also protect the quiet: the first look, the father-of-the-bride moment before the aisle, the breath your partner takes during their vows. Those are the frames the film is built around.
Why CinaStage
Destination Weddings in America
Thirteen years of luxury wedding filmmaking experience across multiple continents.
Editorial recognition in People, Bride and Carats & Cakes.
An international eye — we bring a different cinematic register than local US filmmakers, which many of our couples have specifically sought out.
Full destination package — travel, accommodation, gear insurance and native audio capture.
Cinematic highlight films delivered in eight to twelve weeks.
The Experience
What to Expect
01
Pre-Wedding
A planning call, a location discussion and a day-of timeline built alongside your US-based planner.
02
On the Day
Calm, unobtrusive coverage. Native audio, natural light, a filmmaker who stays out of your way and out of your photographer's frame.
03
Delivery
A cinematic highlight film, the full ceremony and speeches, and optional short-form edits — delivered within eight to twelve weeks.
Frequently Asked
Filming Weddings in America
Are you based in the United States?
No. CinaStage is based in South Africa. We travel to the US for destination weddings and every destination booking includes travel, accommodation and logistics.
Which states do you travel to?
California, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Texas, Florida, Hawaii and beyond. If you have a venue in mind, enquire and we will confirm honestly whether we are the right fit.
How far in advance should we book?
Nine to eighteen months in advance is typical for US destination weddings, particularly in peak seasons on the coasts.
Do you work alongside American photographers?
Always. We have worked alongside many of the most respected wedding photographers in the world and we see our role as complementary, never competitive.
Inquire
We take on a limited number of destination weddings each year. Share the details of your celebration in America and we will reply personally within 48 hours.