Wedding films · 2010 – 2019

Wedding Filmmakers

Because a wedding is one of the most important days of a lifetime, for almost ten years we set our hearts on turning it into a timeless memory.

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Our approach

The Art of Telling a Story

A story can be funny, gripping or moving. Sometimes we forget it, sometimes we remember it forever. We may want to keep it to ourselves or share it with everyone. But in the end, what we remember best about a story is the way it is told.

That is why we created Jour-J Films.

Every wedding has its own story. From 2011 to 2019, we told the stories of the couples we met, so that they could keep the memory of their day intact for the rest of their lives.

How we worked

Care, from the first meeting to the premiere

Couple dans un jardin — Jour-J Films
01 · Emotion first

No more endless hours of footage where all you look forward to is the end. For us, a successful wedding film was one that carries you away from beginning to end.

A fine balance between its length and the emotions it stirs, it had to leave you wanting just one thing:
to watch it again!

02 · Picture & sound

We filmed the key moments of the wedding in full, paying particular attention to both picture and sound quality.

03 · The narrative short film

After the shoot, we poured all our craft into a short film of 4 to 7 minutes: real storytelling work, built from the most beautiful images of the day.

04 · Companion films

Alongside this highlights film, each couple received three to four additional films: the ceremony, the speeches and the entertainment.

How each film came to life

  1. Preparation

    Before each wedding, we met the couple to talk about their wishes and their vision for the film. Together, we went through the running order of the day and planned the shoot.

  2. The wedding day

    We followed the couple discreetly throughout the day, capturing those precious moments of life, from the getting-ready to the first dance.

  3. The edit

    Then the films took shape: the ceremony and the speeches were edited in full, and we kept their finest moments to create the highlights film.

  4. The premiere

    Once the films were finished, we came to the couple’s home to screen them for the very first time, over drinks. It was also a chance to talk about their experience with Jour-J Films.

What guided us

Our values

Originality

We loved coming up with original ideas, always adapting them to new trends. What could be more surprising than a birth announcement in the form of a video? Or a “golden video” that captures the voices and faces of the wedding guests?

Discretion

On their wedding day, couples had to feel they were at their wedding, not on a film set. Our compact equipment let us blend into the background, and our disciplined team filmed and moved around as discreetly as possible.

Innovation

Passionate about video and cinema, we kept a close eye on everything new. On screen the difference was not always obvious, but to us every detail mattered. Modern, high-end equipment allowed us to deliver beautiful images without bulky gear.

Our story

Jour-J Films in a few words

Bride in the countryside

2010

The first film

Friends asked us to film their wedding. We took up the challenge with a short, lively film designed to age well. It was a great success and was shared many times online.

Bride in the countryside

2011

The keys to storytelling

We went to London for a workshop led by Joe Simon and Kevin Shahinian, leaders of the wedding film market in the United States. Beyond technique, what we learned above all was how to tell a story.

Filming with a slider in the forest

2013

Birth announcement films

After weddings, offering films for the family felt only natural. We created our first video birth announcements, to be treasured as dearly as a child’s first lock of hair.

Gabriel's video birth announcement

2014

Anaïs & Justin

On 12 July 2014, Anaïs and Justin said “I do” in Founex and at Les Portes des Iris. After a teaser, we unveiled the film of their wedding. Their words then welcomed visitors to our website: “Thank you for letting us relive our wedding”.

Anaïs and Justin, 12 July 2014

2019

The final season

After almost ten years, we stopped making new wedding films at the end of the 2019 season. Marie and Sylvain’s film, shot on 19 October 2019 at Les Portes des Iris, is one of our very last.

Marie and Sylvain, 19 October 2019

Our films

A picture is worth a thousand words…

A selection of the wedding films we made between 2014 and 2019. Choose a thumbnail to watch the film again.

Marie + Sylvain

Marie + Sylvain — 19 October 2019 · Portes des Iris

19 October 2019 · Portes des Iris

Camille + Joël

Camille + Joël — 8 September 2018 · Aboard a riverboat

8 September 2018 · Aboard a riverboat

Malorie + Sten

Malorie + Sten — 19 August 2017 · Château de Lucens

19 August 2017 · Château de Lucens

Marie + Tim

Marie + Tim — 8 July 2017 · Swiss Majestic, Montreux

8 July 2017 · Swiss Majestic, Montreux

Jade + Xavier

Jade + Xavier — 20 May 2017 · Portes des Iris

20 May 2017 · Portes des Iris

Carole + Loïc

Carole + Loïc — 27 August 2016 · Aigle & Château d’Yvorne

27 August 2016 · Aigle & Château d’Yvorne

Nastasia + Nicolas

Nastasia + Nicolas — 16 July 2016 · Hôtel du Lac, Vevey

16 July 2016 · Hôtel du Lac, Vevey

Silvia + Luca

Silvia + Luca — 2 July 2016 · Domaine de Collex

2 July 2016 · Domaine de Collex

Alexandra + Guillaume

Alexandra + Guillaume — 14 May 2016 · Montreux Palace

14 May 2016 · Montreux Palace

Marine + Michael

Marine + Michael — 25 July 2015 · Corcelles-Cormondrèche

25 July 2015 · Corcelles-Cormondrèche

Samantha + Bastien

Samantha + Bastien — 18 July 2015 · Highlights

18 July 2015 · Highlights

Anaïs + Justin

Anaïs + Justin — 12 July 2014 · Founex & Portes des Iris

12 July 2014 · Founex & Portes des Iris

Birth films

Our video birth announcements

We believed that every milestone in life deserves a lasting memory. A few days after the birth, we came to film the newborn; after 4 to 6 days of editing, the parents could share the film with their family and friends.

Welcome, Maden

Welcome, Maden — born 20 May 2015 · Video birth announcement

born 20 May 2015 · Video birth announcement

Welcome, Lexie

Welcome, Lexie — born 19 April 2014 · Video birth announcement

born 19 April 2014 · Video birth announcement

Welcome, Gabriel!

Welcome, Gabriel! — Video birth announcement

Video birth announcement

They trusted us with their big day

In their words

From the bottom of our hearts, a huge thank you for this wonderful work. The result is amazing! We are thrilled, and the video will remain the best memory of our wedding.

Anaïs & Justin

A huge thank you to you for bringing back to my eyes and my heart all the emotion and happiness of that day. Thank you for your discretion and your dedication. Thanks to you, this day remains unforgettable! Thank you again… for everything… Big hugs from France!

Danielle & Mickael

Wow, thank you for your absolutely fantastic work – the trailer and the film are a real joy! The colours are superb, the edit beautifully captures the highlights of the day, the emotions are genuine… Despite your discretion while filming – and the challenge of extreme weather! – you managed to capture every important moment we remember, but also so many little details that had completely escaped us in the heat of the moment. A thousand thanks for these incredible memories!

Julie & Simon

Many thanks for your kindness and for being by our side throughout such an important day for us.

Excellence: that is the word for your work and your pursuit of perfection when working with the couple.

Really grateful: thanks to your efficiency, professionalism and good humour, the videos will keep a wonderful memory alive for us…

Completely won over by your beautiful films…

It was an unforgettable day for us, thanks in part to you, so never change!!!

Katia & Adan

A final word

A wonderful adventure

After almost 10 years, we decided to stop making new wedding films at the end of the 2019 season. Thank you to all the couples who stayed loyal to us – this adventure has been a wonderful one for us!

Warmest wishes to you all!
Valentin & Philippe