Veiled Productions

05/08/2024

Happy 1st Anniversary Adrianna and James!
What a wonderful day a year ago - rain, sun and lots of laughs 😊

Check out my blog post with their wedding highlights film via the link below - thanks Matt for all the beautiful photos!
Huge thanks to the amazing suppliers Wadham College, Cherwell Boathouse, Joanna Wilford Weddings and Events, Matt Fox Photography, Lisa Murphy Makeup & Hair, The Vintage Red Bus Company, Flowers by Kirsty, Cake by Rachel, Ear Candy Oxford The Flash Fox - Luxury Photo Booth,

Watch Adrianna and James' wedding highlights video of their special day in Oxford City centre - starting with their first look at The Randolph Hotel, their ceremony at Wadham College Chapel and fun reception at Cherwell Boathouse.

29/07/2024

Pricing update and bookings now open!

Hello hello, long time, no posting 😆the last 3 months with Hazel has flown by and the newborn haze (no pun intended!) has lifted! With that in mind, I'm starting to focus on filming weddings when I finish maternity leave in the Autumn, I can't wait to get back to it🎥

Today I have made some adjustments to our packages with prices starting from £1500. I have availability in the Autumn and Winter of this year as well as 2025 and 2026 bookings now open. Drop me a message with your wedding date and all the wonderful details of the plans of your special day and we can chat!

Lots of love
Rachel

We currently offer 2x HD wedding video packages and 1x exclusive 4K wedding film package so you can relive your wedding day again and again. Goosebumps guaranteed!

04/05/2024

10 days ago we welcomed baby Hazel to our family 💕 it's been the most magical time and we are relishing our time together with extended family and friends because when Finley was born Covid prevented everyone meeting him as a tiny newborn.
A huge thank you to everyone for all the love and support. We are feeling exceptionally lucky right now!
I'll be back to work in the Autumn after maternity leave.
Much love,
Rachel ###

07/03/2024

Before Christmas I was lucky enough to be a guest at a close friend's wedding. As a wedding gift I edited their wedding films (special thanks to for filming the day on my behalf!) and this is the wonderful feedback they sent after watching ❤️

Reading this really did mean so much to me because, at times, I've really struggled juggling running a business and parenting. Hearing how valuable the films are to each couple is the best motivation and I can't thank you enough for all the kind words, past and present.

I'm currently on maternity leave until October but for those getting married this winter or in 2025 please do drop me a message as I'd love to capture your special memories.

Much love,
Rachel

26/02/2024

I've experienced some extremely rude members of churches (not just the person leading the ceremony) and I think more conversation and awareness between photographers and videographers / members of the church would be hugely beneficial.

Please sign the petition if you've been affected by this issue.

I must say this is true for registrars / other religions too. Celebrants, in general, are the only ceremony leaders who I have found to be polite, understanding and (crucially) care as much as you do (and we do) about having the best ceremony ever! Let's hope celebrants can soon lead legal ceremonies 🤞🤞🤞

01/02/2024

Happy 2024!
Yep I know it's 1st February and not January but the last month has been super busy for us with a short break to center parcs with all the family, Pete starting his new job but then Finley and I being struck down with more illness 🙈 SO I'm celebrating a new, exciting year a month late 😆
A huge thank you to everyone who trusted me last year to film your wedding or event. It was so fun. I hope 2024 is special for you all.
I'm on maternity leave now, looking forward to welcoming Baby Washer 2 in April but will be back to work in Autumn 😁
For those getting married this year, have the best day!
Much love
Rachel

24/12/2023

What's the difference between a 4K wedding film vs high definition?

In short, it's better quality.

So what does that mean for you?
When viewing on your big TV you'll be able to watch each moment in wonderful detail. Having it in 4K also means it's future proofed for the next generation.

Remember DVDs? Even just 10 years ago when I first started filming weddings, I sent couples their films on a DVD and I bet most of them don't have a DVD player anymore! So having the best quality digital file means we can future proof your memories to the best of our ability!

Photo thanks to at Nor and Dan's gorgeous tipi wedding a few summers ago!

24/12/2023

Top tips to make your wedding photo shoot fun!

In the Autumn we created a styled shoot with a difference - focusing on the fun of your wedding reception!
Thanks to Vicinity Weddings - previously Engage for featuring the shoot on their local blog!

Suppliers:
Venue: Furtho Manor Farm https://www.furthomanorfarm.co.uk/
Styling and planning: Samsa May's https://www.samsamays.co.uk/
Photographer: Dave Hadley Photography
https://www.davehadleyphotography.co.uk/
Second photographer: Michael Heath Photography
https://www.michaelheathphotography.co.uk/
Videographer: Veiled Productions
https://www.veiledproductions.co.uk/
Shoot assistant: Wedding Day Dance UK https://weddingdaydanceuk.co.uk/
Models: Rachel and Richard https://www.instagram.com/thewinchestercouple/
Bridal gown: Lisa Lyons Bridal
https://www.lisalyons.co.uk/
Groom suit: Fogarty Formal Wear - Suit Hire and Personal Tailoring Leighton buzzard https://fogarty-formalhire.co.uk/
Lawn games: Purple Lily Event Hire https://www.purplelilyeventhire.com/
Photo-booth: Halo Photo Booth Co.
https://halophotobooth.co.uk/
Food truck: Moo Hatch https://www.moohatch.co.uk/
Ceilidh band: Lisa Heywood - Dance Caller
https://lisaheywood.net/
Hair: Bespoke Bridal Hair by Nicola Marshall https://www.bespokebridalhair.co.uk/
Make up: Hannah Rafferty
https://www.instagram.com/hannahraffertymakeup
Artificial flowers: Bloom In Gorgeous Flowers By Kim https://bloomingorgeousherts.co.uk/
Biscuits for picnic / favour inspiration: Angela Jane Cake Design https://angelajanecakedesign.co.uk/
Personalised book: Ali's paper
https://www.alispaper.com/

https://vicinityweddings.co.uk/making-your-wedding-day-photoshoot-fun-and-unique/

Do you want your wedding to be fun and relaxed? We have some inspiring ways to make a whirlwind day fun and relaxing for you and your guests.

14/12/2023

Choose suppliers who care about your wedding day as much as you do 🥰 This is why I love the wedding industry...most wedding suppliers are small businesses who want you to have the best day ever and will go above and beyond to help make that happen.

These are some behind the scenes photos from a recent styled shoot I did with some incredible suppliers and I will soon share the behind the scenes video that shows how dedicated and fun wedding suppliers are!

Thank you Dave Hadley Photography and Michael Heath Photography for capturing these and to all the other brilliant suppliers who made the shoot so fun!

Venue: Furtho Manor Farm
Styling and planning: Samsa May's
Shoot assistant: Wedding Day Dance UK
Models: Rachel and Richard
Bridal gown: Lisa Lyons Bridal
Groom suit: Fogarty Formal Wear - Suit Hire and Personal Tailoring
Lawn games: Purple Lily Event Hire
Photo-booth: Halo Photo Booth Co.
Food truck: Moo Hatch
Ceilidh band: Lisa Heywood - Dance Caller
Hair: Bespoke Bridal Hair by Nicola Marshall
Make up: Hannah Rafferty Makeup
Artificial flowers: Bloom In Gorgeous Flowers By Kim
Biscuits for picnic: Angela Jane Cake Design
Personalised book: Ali's paper
Party guests thanks to: Becca Pountney - Wedding business consultant and speaker

p.s anti-sickness wrist bands really compliments an outfit don't you think...for context I was 11 weeks pregnant when we did this shoot 😆

01/12/2023

Our big announcement!

I'm sure some people might have guessed this given my lack of posting (this time round, I've been very sick!) but we're very excited and feel very lucky to be expecting Baby Washer 2 in April 2024 💕

After having Finley just before lockdown in 2020, and as result doing hardly any work that year, we've made the decision to do a similar thing this time and I will be taking maternity leave until Autumn next year.

I'll be taking bookings for October 2024 onwards 👏

We are all very excited for this next chapter, Finley is very excited to be a big brother (I wanted him to be in this photo but he had other ideas 😂).

I want to thank everyone for all their support over the last 10 years and as my Grandad used to say 'this isn't Goodbye, it's be back soon' (we loved Oliver Twist).

I'll get back to posting more of this year's wedding highlights plus other updates now I feel less sick, so I'm not going away just yet 😆

Much love
Rachel and bump ###

18/09/2023

Would any couples like a free photo-shoot / video-shoot? Open to any couples - engaged, married, just started dating...anyone who is up for a laugh and would like some professional photos 😁

I am helping run an event at Furtho Manor Farm near Milton Keynes on Wednesday 4th October and am hoping to do a small but VERY FUN photo shoot prior to the event and use the photos / video for promotional purposes.

*What you get*
You'd receive edited photos / edited video for free plus free entry to the event which includes a meal from a food truck plus dancing to a Ceilidh band!
The photo-shoot is all about the fun and focusing on marketing the wedding reception rather than the wedding ceremony. We are hoping to get photos / footage of you together at sunset / dusk as well as having fun together with lawn games plus the dancing in the evening.
We would also look to supply outfits for you both and hair / make-up stylists too.

*What we need from you in exchange*
Attendance at Furtho Manor Farm from 3pm - 9.30pm
Join in the dancing in the evening
Sign permission forms for both myself and Dave Hadley (the photographer) to use the photos and video for promotional purposes for our businesses and any other businesses included in the shoot.
Please note travel / expenses to Furtho Manor Farm are also not included and will need to be at your own cost.

If you fancy it then drop me a message. If you know of anyone who would love some photos then please do comment / tag / share - I've made it public now! Dave and I are very inclusive too so we are looking for any kind of couple / family from any background, any gender, any look - just people who are looking for some fun photos!

Video of a previous styled shoot I filmed that was so much fun!

Thank you!
Rachel

14/09/2023

Fellow wedding professionals...who fancies a party?!

The evening of the 4th October there will be delicious food from a food truck, an epic Ceilidh band and loads of super friendly wedding suppliers celebrating the end of a busy summer season...yippee!

Hosted at Furtho Manor Farm near Milton Keynes / Northampton. Get your ticket below - cost includes the food from the food truck, the entertainment and there's loads of free parking onsite too.
https://go.beccapountney.com/party

18/08/2023

Almost two weeks ago these two amazing humans married at Wadham College in Oxford and wow what a day!
Adrianna and James thank you so much for having us capture your incredible wedding day, it really was a day we will never forget.
Your vows to each other gave me goosebumps!
Can't wait to start editing the full length feature film now 😃
Shout out to the other amazing suppliers that helped make the day unforgettable:

Wadham College
Cherwell Boathouse
Joanna Wilford Weddings and Events
Matt Fox Photography
The Flash Fox - Luxury Photo Booth
Flowers by Kirsty
Cake by Rachel
The Vintage Red Bus Company
Ear Candy Oxford

27/06/2023

Is a 4K wedding video better than high definition? This is the topic I chat about in my latest blog post.
Short answer 'YES'
Long answer 'Check blog post' 😉

Seriously though, I talk about the value of 4K to you the couple, why it costs more and the differences between the packages I offer. Go on, grab a cuppa and have a read 😁

I also plant trees with every booking to help offset some of my CO2 emissions!

Photo thanks to the amazing Fordtography Weddings at Nor and Dan's wedding last year...can't believe it's nearly been a year already!

As ever, any questions please do drop me a message.
Much love,
Rachel

https://www.veiledproductions.co.uk/is-a-4k-wedding-video-better-than-hd/

22/06/2023

After my 'anything is better than nothing' post earlier this week I asked my cousin if he minded if I shared the highlights and he said absolutely, as he and Sophie Louise Nickelson love it...so here it is, my most sneaky wedding film yet 😆

As you can see, it's a bit different to my 4K wedding video package but it's better than nothing! Epic drone footage from the lovely Jamie, thank you so much 👏

If you've got the fear of missing out then drop me a message, I'd love to film your special day and capture all the memories for you to treasure forever...goosebumps guaranteed!

Also, we LOVE how inclusive Maltese civil ceremonies are 🥰

19/06/2023

Anything is better than nothing!

Last September my lovely cousin got married in Malta. Before the wedding I was trying to convince him to have a videographer. He was adamant he'd be really nervous and wouldn't want it on film. However, his now wife Sophie said she did want it on film and would love to watch it back so I agreed with her before the wedding that I'd be SUPER SNEAKY and capture it really subtly.

I explained how it wouldn't be as professional but at least they'd be able to watch it something. When it came to the wedding day I had my backup camcorder camera on a tiny tripod on the floor for the ceremony and then hid it on the table for the speeches. Throughout the day I took short clips where I could and last week I gave them a 2 minute highlight video plus the ceremony and speeches in full.

Nowhere near as much footage as normal or as professional as I'd have liked 😆 but they are thrilled to have something to watch.

Moral of the story is that it will be too late once the day is over and anything is better than nothing! If you are unsure of a videographer then find alternatives, ask a family member who has a little camcorder to bring it with them. Ask friends to take videos on their phones and collate them in a folder on Google Drive or iCloud. I promise you won't regret it!

If this story sounds familiar then drop me a message and for a small fee I can edit videos / photos from your day into a short highlights film for you.

Of course, the best solution is to book me before the day 😏

Congratulations Ads and Soph lots of love Rach x

06/06/2023

Standing proud this pride month!

Previously I've not really talked about pride month because to me love is love - I am an ally and will champion your love all year round no matter who you are and who you love. It's always an honour to film a wedding day!

However, I recognise that the wedding industry sometimes isn't the most inclusive or welcoming - often making incorrect assumptions about couples which can be so upsetting. So this pride month I want to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and shout from the digital rooftops that I respect your love and stand proudly with you. Your wedding films will celebrate you both on one of the happiest days of your lives - goosebumps guaranteed!

Photos I took of my wonderful sister Lisa and sister in law Laura last year 🥰

05/06/2023

I talk about it all the time but I love hearing that my couples cry 😆 Thank you for your kind words Chloe and Scott 🥰
I cried watching our wedding film too because the films really do bring back the real emotion of the day.

If you've not booked a videographer for your wedding yet, it's not too late! I still have some availability for this year and bookings are open for next year too.

Drop me a message and we can chat!
Love Rachel x

Alt text: Transparent photo of Chloe and Scott kissing whilst confetti is thrown. Text overlay reads 'We had such an amazing day, and everyone said how brilliant you were! The sneak peak is amazing, I’m sat on the sofa crying for the millionth time! Thank you so much for everything, we can’t wait to see the full length film! Thank you again'
Mr & Mrs King

30/05/2023

The most epic confetti run ever! Seriously, wait for it 😆

Huge congratulations Chloe and Scott! Thank you so much for having me film your very special day on Saturday. Thank you for making me feel like part of the family, you and your friends and family were so lovely. Wishing you all a lifetime of happiness together ###

Shout out to the other amazing suppliers who helped make the day so special:
Ela Walenda Photography
Holiday Inn Milton Keynes East M1, JCT.14
Unfauxgettable
The Venue Dressers MK
Stella York
Victoria's Bridal Boutique
Charlotte Mills
Kates_dresses
Moss Bros.
The Hummingbird Bakery
Hannah Joy MUA
Bridal Hair Design
Flashback Photobooths

22/05/2023

Jennifer and James' beautiful Autumn wedding at Lains Barn is now on the blog! A huge thank you to The Falkenburgs via Big Day Productions for the photographs, it was so lovely working with Tom on the day.

Shout out to Ann Laing Flowers for the absolutely stunning flowers, Proposals Bridal Studio where Jennifer found her gorgeous dress and Ceilidh Tree for the brilliant entertainment in the evening!

Click the link for their wedding films, kind words and more photos!

https://www.veiledproductions.co.uk/lains-barn-oxfordshire-wedding-video-jennifer-james/

17/05/2023

Fun, climate friendly wedding films in 4K resolution starting at £1750! We have 3 packages available and all of them include planting trees via the National Trust plant a tree initiative to help off-set some of our carbon emissions.

Investing in 4K wedding films ensures that your memories are captured in the highest possible quality for years to come. As technology advances and 4K becomes more prevalent, you'll be able to enjoy your wedding film on modern displays without any loss in quality. By choosing 4K, you future-proof your wedding film and ensure it stands the test of time.

https://www.veiledproductions.co.uk/pricing/

Photos thanks to Fountain Photography Des Dubber Wedding Photography Ryan Jarvis Photography

15/05/2023

Last year these two lovely humans got married at Minster Mill with a gorgeous outdoor ceremony.

Adrian and Nadia chose our ultimate package with additional social media films added on. The social media films are edited in portrait HD - suitable for sharing as reels on tiktok, Instagram and Facebook. These are priced at just £50 extra for a one minute edited film and are perfect for reminiscing and showcasing certain aspects of the day 🥰

05/05/2023

Our latest blog post features Joanna and Rafal's gorgeous outdoor wedding ceremony at South Farm in Cambridgeshire. Joanna and Rafal planned their wedding in just 4 months and wow it was amazing! My favourite was the white bouncy castle as well as Italian and Polish traditions from both families - the shot of very strong alcohol on arrival to the wedding breakfast will always be very entertaining to film!

A huge thank you to Joanna and Rafal who chose our highlights video package, I loved filming your special day.

Shout out to the other wedding suppliers including Nigel who supplied the gorgeous photos from the day!

Nigel Charman Photography
Hair by Zilim
Grace Gray
Satin Bow Bridal

https://www.veiledproductions.co.uk/south-farm-cambridgeshire-wedding-video-joanna-rafal/

Joanna and Rafal's summer wedding at South Farm was beautiful - incorporating Italian and Polish traditions, it truly was a day to celebrate love!

29/04/2023

Definitely the best wedding food I've ever tasted!

27/04/2023

Throwing it back to Jenny and Charlie's amazing Caribbean themed wedding!

My absolute favourite thing about this wedding was the limbo during the reception...hilarious!

It's been nearly 5 years since their wedding, time really does fly. I promise 5 years after your own wedding, you really won't regret having the day captured on film. I promise!

Check out the blog below to watch their highlights film and fill out the contact form to have me film all your special memories too

Photos thanks to Jess Soper Photography
https://www.veiledproductions.co.uk/marquee-at-home-essex-wedding-video-jenny-charlie/

After the ceremony the new Mr and Mrs exited the church to the beautiful smile of their daughter and happy tail wag of their dog. We love natural, happy moments like this which their daughter will be able to watch back when she’s grown up and they will treasure forever.

26/04/2023

Hello! I'm Rachel 👋 I make fun, climate-friendly wedding films for modern guest-focused couples - the hugs of congratulations, the silly moments in the photobooth and crazy dancefloor moves is what I live for!

I'm really passionate about caring for our planet - Pete and I asked guests to donate trees via National Trust for our wedding gifts and now I'm going to do the same for every wedding I film!

For each 4K package I will donate a minimum of 5 trees in honour of the newlyweds via National Trust plant a tree initiative and help offset some of my carbon emissions. We also use a green energy provider and have a solar panel for charging our phones / tablets and some of my camera batteries too!

Photo thanks to my wonderful husband taken at Bourton Hall Wedding Venue 🥰

19/04/2023

One year ago!
The best day of our lives and how I wish we could do it all again 🥰

Thank you to our amazing suppliers for making the day what it was.
Bourton Hall Wedding Venue
Sky Photography
Creative Spark Films
Mili Fox - MakeUp Artist
NB Wedding and Bridal Hair
White Lace & Butterflies
Nicola Anne Bridal
The Secret Fitting Room - by Jennifer Katherine Bridal
QueerCeremonies
Planet Booths

14/04/2023

Have you seen the stunning Furtho Manor Farm wedding venue yet?!

Earlier this year I filmed a venue showcase video to show you why I love this venue so much. It's now on our blog with real wedding photos by the very talented Francesca Checkley Photographer.

If you're looking for a venue with wow-factor countryside views then take a look!
https://www.veiledproductions.co.uk/why-i-love-furtho-manor-farm-wedding-venue/

Thank you so much to Linda and the team for having me and to Fran for sharing her beautiful images.

12/04/2023

What is 4K?
Someone asked me this today so I thought it would make a great post!

In technical terms 4K is the resolution of the video that it's filmed and edited in. Like in photography, it is measured in pixels and most 4K formats are approximately 4000 pixels wide. My Sony cameras use the resolution 3840 × 2160.

What does this mean for your wedding films?
This means 4K footage shows amazing detail and colour. Your wedding films will look incredible! Most modern TVs are all 4K resolution and the private streaming service Vidflow that I use to host each couples' films enables you to watch your films directly on your TV (no more faff with memory sticks!).

Combine this with my fun editing style and you can see why I say goosebumps guaranteed!

Bring on my 2023 weddings filmed and edited in 4K 👏

Photo thanks to Damien Vickers Photography

11/04/2023

Meet the Veiled team!

Hi I'm Rachel, the lady behind the camera. I started Veiled almost 10 years ago after filming my friends wedding and loving it. It's the most positive, fulfilling job ever and a huge thank you to everyone who has trusted me to film their day.

I never outsource filming and editing, you'll always have me if you book me for your wedding. Couples who book a second videographer (for the ultimate coverage) will likely see my wonderful sister in law Laura Baker Productions too who is also a wedding videographer 👏

I also got married myself last year to my amazing husband Pete and we have a 3 year old Finley who was born 5 days before lockdown, it's been a whirlwind!

If you've got any questions about having your wedding filmed or wedding planning in general please do comment below or drop me a dm.

Much love, Rachel x

Second photo thanks to Sky Photography of our wedding at Bourton Hall Wedding Venue