For the last three years, Love Stories TV­—av ideo platform for wedding ideas and inspiration that boasts 300 million monthly views across its sites and social channels—has been hosting its annual Wedding Film Awards. Of the tens of thousands of real wedding videos published on lovestoriestv.com, just 11 were voted by the Love Stories TV filmmaker community to be the best of the year. 

“Love Stories TV was created because we believe wedding films are magical and deserve to be seen,” says founder and CEO Rachel Jo Silver. “Wedding films capture movement and sound and the touching moments when the magic happens. Each year, we honor the incredible work being done by the filmmakers who publish their work on lovestoriestv.com.”

She continues: “Winning a Love Stories TV Wedding Film Award can jump-start a filmmaker’s career and connect winners to new and exciting opportunities.” This years top categories and award-winners are as follows:

1. Filmmaker of the Year: Sculpting With Time

2. Film of the Year: Rob and Leslie, Nashville, Tennessee, by KLassey Productions

3. Best Elopement or Destination Wedding Film: Danielle & Adam, Apulia, Italy, by Sculpting With Time

4. Most Emotional Moment in a Wedding Film: Chris & Mariah, Maui, Hawaii, by A Little Long Distance

5. Best Proposal or Engagement Film: Bobby & Andrea, Antigua Guatemala, by Auguro Weddings

6. Best Storytelling in a Wedding Film: Jillian & Tom, Joshua Tree, California, by The Brothers Martens

7. Most Creative Use of Cinematography: Brittany & Darryl, Austin, Texas, by The Brothers Martens

8. Best Dress Shot in a Wedding Film: Megan & Jade, Yucca Valley, California, by Jay and Mack FIlms

9. Most Epic Venue in a Wedding Film: Mia & Joey, Yosemite West, California, by The Quail & The Dove

10. People’s Choice: Mayank & Ankita, Gujarat, India, by Aarya Wedding FIlms

11. Best Use of Music: Gather & Tailor, Victoria, Australia, by Bottlebrush Films 

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