Cinematic Wedding Videography in Edinburgh, Glasgow & Across Scotland
Unscripted, documentary storytelling crafted with high-end editorial elegance.
Cinematic heirlooms with real atmosphere.
MULTI Award-Winning Wedding Videographer Edinburgh & Glasgow | Cherry Tree Films
Cherry Tree Films is an award-winning wedding videography studio filming across Edinburgh, Glasgow, and the Central Belt of Scotland. Founded by Steve and Yvonne, Cherry Tree Films brings over two decades of experience producing relaxed, cinematic, and documentary-style wedding films. Known for an unobtrusive, multi-camera approach, we capture natural dialogue, genuine emotion, and the atmosphere of Scotland’s leading wedding venues without staged poses or awkward interruptions.
Primary Locations: Edinburgh, Glasgow, East Lothian, Stirlingshire, Ayrshire, and Perthshire.
Filming Approach: Discreet, non-intrusive documentary cinematography with 4K multi-angle coverage and high-fidelity 32-bit float audio capture.
Industry Accolades: 5-time VOWS Customer Service Award Winners, 2-time National IOV Award Winners, and Luxlife Global Wedding Awards recipients.
Natural, Unobtrusive Storytelling: Our Approach Behind the Camera
Every great wedding film is built on intuition, observation, and timing rather than intrusive gear or forced direction.
Intuitive, Candid Storytelling: We blend into your guest list, capturing genuine laughter, unscripted glances, and room energy without turning your celebration into a movie set.
Broadcast-Grade Audio & Natural Light: Vows, heartfelt speeches, and spontaneous guest remarks are recorded with discreet wireless lavaliers and dedicated room audio, preserving real acoustics.
Full-Length & Highlight Delivery: Couples receive both immersive highlight trailers designed for sharing and complete, unedited archival films covering the full ceremony, speeches, and evening celebrations.
Wedding Filmmakers in Edinburgh & East Lothian
Edinburgh offers a diverse mix of historic architecture, private estate gardens, and urban settings. Having filmed extensively across Midlothian and the city centre, we understand the distinct lighting, acoustic dynamics, and logistics of Edinburgh's premier wedding locations:
Carlowrie Castle: Filming extensive estate grounds, walled gardens, and contemporary glass orangery celebrations.
Penicuik House Estate: Framing cinematic ceremonies and portraits against dramatic Palladian ruins, sweeping Midlothian parkland, and ancient tree-lined estate walks.
The Balmoral & The George Hotel: Managing historic city-centre architecture and classic Edinburgh street portraiture.
Archerfield House & Waterfront: Capturing coastal light, private estate spaces, and expansive marquee receptions in East Lothian.
Mansfield Traquair & Signet Library: Handling vaulted stone acoustics, high ceilings, and delicate candlelit interiors.
Hopetoun House & Dundas Castle: Documenting sweeping stately grounds, historic turrets, and large-scale celebrations.
Wedding Filmmakers in Glasgow & Central Scotland
Glasgow's wedding venues blend industrial heritage, private castle grounds, and Victorian architecture. We film across the West of Scotland with a focus on relaxed, documentary storytelling:
Crossbasket Castle: Capturing riverside woodland, historic ballroom celebrations, and intimate luxury ceremonies.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum: Filming soaring vaulted halls, historic stone arches, and grand evening receptions.
Boturich Castle (Loch Lomond): Producing panoramic, natural-light cinematography from its glass-fronted pavilion overlooking the waters of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs.
Trump Turnberry: Framing dramatic coastal light, sweeping cliff-top views by the iconic lighthouse, and grand ballroom celebrations along the Ayrshire coast.
Glenapp Castle: Documenting secluded luxury amid 36 acres of private Ayrshire woodland, walled gardens, and sweeping sea views out toward Ailsa Craig.
Gleneagles Hotel & Estate: Capturing country estate opulence, grand ballroom banquets, and timeless Perthshire landscapes.
The Engine Works & West Brewery: Showcasing exposed brick, urban character, and industrial-chic wedding styles in the heart of Glasgow.
Mar Hall & Cameron House: Delivering scenic cinematography across rolling golf estates, historic manor rooms, and waterfront loch settings.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wedding Videography in Scotland
Who are Steve and Yvonne at Cherry Tree Films?
Steve and Yvonne are the husband-and-wife team and lead cinematographers behind Cherry Tree Films. With over 20 years of professional filmmaking experience in Scotland, they hold 5 VOWS Customer Service Awards and two national Institute of Videography (IOV) titles, and multiple other awards, specialising in discreet documentary wedding films.
Do you travel between Edinburgh and Glasgow for weddings?
Yes. Cherry Tree Films regularly films weddings across Edinburgh, Glasgow, the Lothians, Stirlingshire, Ayrshire, the Scottish Borders, and the Highlands, with all travel logistics included in standard Scottish commissions.
Do you film destination weddings?
Yes. Cherry Tree Films regularly film destination weddings in France, Portugal, Spain, Italy and many other countries in Europe.
How do you record clear audio during Scottish castle and church ceremonies?
We use discreet, miniature wired clip-on microphones for the celebrant and couple, paired with dedicated 32-bit float audio recorders. This ensures clear, broadcast-standard sound free from interference and echo, even in reverberant stone spaces like cathedrals, vaulted orangeries, or outdoor venues.
Will having videographers make our wedding feel like a film set?
No. Our filming philosophy is entirely unobtrusive. We do not use intrusive lighting rigs, heavy shoulder mounts, or awkward staging prompts. We work with compact, silent cinema cameras that allow us to blend in naturally alongside your guests.