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Films by Jo

Wedding films for rule breakers.

Midlands, UK Wide

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Intro:

Fun and candid documentary film meets the emotive and cinematic- allow me to capture your memories and create something one of a kind. I make films for the rule breakers, weirdos and elder emos, capturing the magic in every moment. Dark, quirky and romantic films that really capture what you’re all about in a relaxed and fun way- your story, told beautifully.

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Behind the Story: The Makers of The Wedding That Never Was
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What if Catherine and Heathcliff had been given the ending they never received?

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Dark Wedding Directory

A woman with long, vibrant green hair wearing a black dress with floral embellishments and jewelry, standing outdoors.
Decorative Halloween display features a skeletal spider sculpture adorned with beads and necklaces, placed on a pedestal surrounded by black balloons and a bouquet of dark foliage and flowers.
Decorative cookie with black and white stripes and the words "Never Just the Living" written on it, placed on a dark surface next to a glass of water and a black paper with ghost illustrations.
A woman wearing an elaborate floral crown with dark roses and spikes, holding a large bouquet of dark red, black, blue, and gold flowers. A man with red hair, glasses, and tattoos, dressed in a black suit with floral and metallic accents, stands beside her in a dimly lit room with religious crosses and dark décor.
A man and a woman stand close together on a staircase inside a church. The woman is wearing a black dress with floral decorations and a halo made of twigs. The man is dressed in black, smiling at her. Stained glass windows are visible in the background.

Venues

A woman with blue and silver hair, wearing black fishnet stockings and black clothing with silver accents, is lying next to a large black harp in a dark outdoor setting.

Attire

Two women in wedding dresses holding a sword together at a wedding ceremony, with a woman in a red dress smiling in the background.

Cakes

Entertainment

Celebrant

A woman with dark hair and makeup, eyes closed, wearing a black veil and black outfit.

Favours

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Florals

Hair & Makeup

Food & Drink

A couple holding hands and dancing in a grand, gothic-style hall with ornate columns, a patterned floor, and a large hanging light fixture.
A woman with teal wavy hair, dark makeup, and a floral headpiece, holding a bouquet of dark-colored flowers, in front of a rustic wooden background.

Photography

Jewellery

Wedding invitation with a dark blue background, detailed white floral and snake design border, Gold and white text inviting Kayleigh and Chris to their wedding on May 28, 2025, at 1:30 PM, at Rochedale Town Hall, with RSVP by February 28, 2025, and a website URL.
A formal event table setting with a black and gold decorative charger plate, a black dinner plate, and a black napkin with a red heart and anatomical heart embroidery. Silverware is crossed on top of the napkin. There are two crystal glasses, and a printed menu with a red and white design featuring the names Katy & Joseph and the date October 26, 2024.

Stationery

Sylists

Northern Lights display over a snowy mountain landscape, with rocky shoreline in the foreground and stars in the night sky.
A black station wagon parked in front of a red brick gothic-style house with tree and shrub landscaping under dark, stormy sky.

Travel

Transport