Super 8 Video for Chic NYC Wedding

WeddingsFilm and Super 8
Written By Stephanie Bilinsky

Sometimes you just know a wedding is going to be magical af. That was definitely the case when Kaitlin and Michael reached out to me. The day did not disappoint! I documented their sophisticated NYC wedding on mixed media, including Super 8mm video . Check it out!

A Chic New York Wedding

In the time I’ve known Kaitlin and Michael, it’s become very clear just how much they love New York City. we spent their engagement session exploring Brooklyn Heights. Their wedding day brought big Manhattan energy with their stunning restaurant venue. I love how their Super 8 video brings out the nostalgia and artistry of this incredibly modern wedding day.

A pair of white wedding shoes hangs on a wall next to a stack of books in film wedding photography.
A bride fixes her lipstick in her bathroom mirror.
A bride fans tears during a first look at a New York City wedding.
In a NYC garden, a bride and groom sip champagne in a film wedding photo.
A bride lifts the skirt of her silk wedding dress showing white high heels.

We started Kaitlin and Michael’s wedding day at their apartment in Brooklyn. Once they were ready, they shared a first look in the garden behind their apartment. I love how lush and private it felt. The couple really got to breathe in the moment together before friends and family joined them. I’m in love with the way the super 8mm film footage from this part of the day looked.

A groom's father adjusts the tie of his custom wedding suit at his New York City wedding.
A bride shows her custom wedding rings to a family member.
A bride walks behind a groom in a New York City garden.
A bride and groom's wedding party gather around them for a wedding party photo at a New York City wedding.
A New York bride laughs as she carries the train of her wedding dress and a bridal purse through a garden.

Telling the Story on Super 8 Video and Mixed Media

I documented Kaitlin and Michael’s wedding on mixed media with a special focus on Super 8 film video and film photography. In addition to being my signature media, they perfectly captured the raw, artistic energy around Kaitlin and Michael’s wedding day and super 8 videography.

A bride in a bridal suit and pearl veil walks towards a vintage taxi.
A bride poses in front of a vintage yellow taxi before her NYC wedding on film photography.
A groom opens the door of a vintage New York cab for a bride in a film wedding photo.
A bride sits on a groom's lap in the back of a cab on the way to a New York wedding.
Cars drive across the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City.

As I started planning their Super 8 video and photography coverage, I asked Kaitlin and Michael what they hoped for from their video and images. Here’s what they shared: “We absolutely loved the engagement photos, so just more of that vibe! Romantic, warm editing, ‘at the moment,’ and candid photos you look at and feel like you're back in that moment. We also want to capture the energy and fun that people are having.” (Definitely check out those engagement photos here!

A black and white film wedding photo shows the sign for Alligator Pear NYC.
Wedding guests gather at long tables for a wedding at Alligator Pear NYC.
Wedding guests sit and talk before a wedding ceremony at Alligator Pear NYC.
A groom looks out from the balcony of a New York restaurant wedding venue.
A bride and groom smile at their officiant in a wedding photo on film.

I would say we realized Kaitlin and Michael’s vision. These dreamy images and nostalgic super 8 film video give you a sense of exactly what it was like to get caught up in the moment of this wedding. The in-between moments feel as intentional and artistic as all of the carefully-planned details of the day. In their engagement photos, Kaitlin and Michael wanted to highlight the playful side of their relationship. I think that really shows in their wedding photos and video as well.

A bride and groom exchange vows on a landing at Alligator Pear while guests watch from below.
A groom looks at the wedding ring a bride placed on his finger at a NYC restaurant wedding.
A bride and groom share the first kiss at the end of a New York City restaurant wedding.
A bride and groom raise their hands while guests cheer inside Alligator Pear NYC.
A bride and groom pour a champagne tower in a direct flash wedding photo.

A Day Infused with Personal Style

Kaitlin and Michael’s Super 8 video and photos show how much of their personal style infused their wedding day. I already knew Kaitlin had incredible taste because I took their engagement photos in Brooklyn over the summer. Michael and Kaitlin both showed up for that session impeccably styled for a sunny summer photoshoot in the city. 

A bride kisses her father's cheek beside a champagne tower at Alligator Pear NYC.
A wedding guest kisses a bride's cheek during cocktail hour at an NYC wedding.
A bride and groom kiss beside a table with their marriage license on it.
A bride tosses her hair over her shoulder as she enters her NYC restaurant wedding reception.
A bride and guests wear paper crowns while they eat dinner in an NYC restaurant.

Even though I had this prep, Kaitlin still floored me with THREE incredible looks on her wedding day. It’s no surprise that she’s a professional stylist. Every single look was epic. I love how they translated on film - a brilliant balance of high fashion and unfiltered moments. 

A film wedding photo shows a cutting cake decorated with flowers and cake toppers.
A bride and groom cut a cake in an NYC restaurant while guests blow bubbles.
A bride and groom share their first dance at a restaurant wedding on film photography.
A bride wearing pearl gloves sits beside a groom at a bar in NYC.
A bride and groom smile during wedding toasts at Alligator Pear NYC.

Their outfits weren’t the only part of the wedding that showed off Kaitlin and Michael’s style. A vintage New York taxi transported them from their apartment to their venue in Manhattan. The incredible yellow car was a moment. We snapped plenty of photos with Kaitlin in her sophisticated custom suit and pearl veil. I love how these colors look on film.

A groom spins a bride on a balcony at an NYC restaurant.
A bride smiles at her father during the father daughter dance.
A bride and groom look at their feet while they dance in an NYC restaurant.
A creative wedding photo shows a bride dancing in sandals and a groom's designer wedding shoes.
A bride leans against a groom in a restaurant booth at an NYC wedding.

Their New York wedding venue, Alligator Pear, set the tone for an intimate, connection-centered celebration. From the towering ceilings to the cozy nooks, it gave guests opportunities to be in the midst of things and steal away for conversations. The ridiculously delicious food and drinks didn’t hurt either.

A bride dances with friends at a small wedding in NYC.
A bride hugs a friend under a floral installation at an NYC restaurant wedding.
A bride and groom pose for a film wedding photo outside of Alligator Pear NYC.
A groom dips a bride for a kiss outside of an NYC restaurant.
A New York bride shows off her embroidered gloves.

Your Super 8 Video

Are you interested in having me document your wedding on Super 8 video? I’m a Seattle-based photographer and videographer, and I’m stoked to travel to wherever your story unfolds. Let’s capture some nostalgic slices of life on vibey video. Reach out to me here!



Thank you to all the vendors who made this New York wedding so dope:

Photography and Super 8 Videography: Sara Welch Photography 

Florist: A Petal to Peddle

Cake and other Desserts: From Lucie

Hair and Makeup: Elena Ganz

Bride's Suit: Handmade in NYC

Bride's Long Dress: Grace Loves Lace

Bride's Short Dress: Sarah Seven

Groom's Suit & Groomsmen suits: designed by the bride & groom and made through the bride's company 

Jewelry and Rings: Love Locked 

Catering: Alligator Pear with Chef Dominick Lee 

Invitations: Minted 

Newspaper program: designed by the bride and printed through Print Newspaper

Vintage Taxi: The Checker Cab

Stephanie Bilinsky
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