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About

Cinematic Wedding story is a videography business based out of Manchester, Connecticut that shoots weddings across the state, throughout New England, and beyond. This team of professionals curates films that inspire emotion and showcase the connections present between each couple. They strive to document every priceless wedding day moment, from pre-ceremony preparations to the very last dance of the evening. Cinematic Wedding Story is dedicated to providing clients with moving memories of one of the most precious days of their lives.

Services Offered

Cinematic Wedding Story employs a blend of traditional and contemporary techniques while drawing inspiration from both film and documentary-style modes. With wedding packages designed in order to meet their clients’ needs, this business offers the following services:

  • Save-the-date sessions
  • Full-feature video
  • Highlight reels
  • Raw footage
  • Multiple-location and additional-hours options
  • Multiple-camera coverage
  • Slideshows and montages
  • Drone shots
  • Digitally downloadable and USB final formats
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
Full Feature Video
High-Def Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations
Raw Footage
Save The Date
Slideshow / Montage

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

High-Def Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations
Raw Footage

What primary style do you identify with?

Cinematic
Documentary
Short Form
Storytelling
Traditional

Which wedding events do you service?

Ceremony
Pre-Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What videography services do you offer?

Drone Footage
Full Feature Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Raw Footage

What final video formats do you offer?

Digital Download
USB Flash Drive
USB Hard Drive

Reviews of Cinematic Wedding Story

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Jaimie Sent on 02/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

BEST videographer around!

I cannot say enough AMAZING things about Lenny!!! He is a master of his craft and one of the most genuine, thoughtful, easy going people I've ever had the pleasure of working with. I truly feel lucky that I've gotten to know someone as cool, awesome, and worldly, as Lenny. My entire bridal party loved him just as much as my husband and I do, as well as both of our families. He made our whole day special and listened to what we both wanted. He truly made our dreams come alive!!! The same day edit was one of the most special things EVER and everyone at the wedding couldn't stop talking about how wonderful and incredible it was. People are honestly STILL talking about it!!! If you have the opportunity to work with Lenny, DO IT! You won't regret it!!!
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Tania Sent on 12/23/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I looked tirelessly over the internet for videographers, and it was 100% clear when I saw Lenny's work, he was our man. Lenny's talent was great--the tempo of his videos, his ability to capture emotion, to tell a long story in a matter of seconds to leave you breathless and teary-eyed and renewed with love; now that's talent. His use of cinematic and photographic elements and effects using juxtaposition, different focal points, near and far, fast and slow displays his talent, but matching these upon the perfect sound...now that's Lenny's heart. His love for what he does emanates through him and you will feel his intense passion for using his gifts to capture the most beautiful memories of your day. Lenny was such a pleasure to work with. He is professional, detail-oriented, kind and honest and came with a wealth of knowledge, experience and expertise in his craft. We were very particular about who we invited to be part of our wedding, while your talent needed to be of a certain caliber, it was also very important to us that the people we worked with, we liked. Above meeting the standard of being able to perform the task he was hired to do, Lenny was truly a joy to have as part of our wedding experience and memories. So grateful for you. Thanks Lenny!
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Meredith Sent on 12/07/2017
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I got married this past August and had the pleasure of working with Lenny. He was very friendly and easy to work with. After meeting with Lenny a couple of times and going over all the details for our wedding we felt very confident in Lenny’s work. After viewing our wedding video recently we were in awe with the quality of work and how well the video was put together. We are absolutely in love with our wedding video and will cherish it for years to come. We can’t thank Lenny enough for the phenomenal job he did!!
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Donna Sent on 09/12/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I strongly recommend A Cinematic Wedding Story. Lenny and Rob were truly amazing the entire day of our wedding and really captured every detail and moment perfectly. Prior to the wedding Lenny was extremely helpful and professional in working with me to make sure that we were both on the same page and had a clear understanding of the day of expectations and what we wanted to make sure was captured. He is without a question one of my favorite parts of our wedding and my husband and I will be able to live our wedding day over and over again by watching our videos. He is the best, 100% recommend to anyone !!!!!
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Bob Sent on 09/28/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Best spent money EVER! Len did a genius level job of shooting and editing my sons wedding. He was friendly, comfortable and helpful throughout the day adding great calm to a stressful day and producing a masterpiece in highlight and full versions.
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Camilla Sent on 08/07/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We got married on July 17 2016 at the Riverview in Simsbury, CT And we had Leonard and his team as our videographers. Let me tell you..you will be SOOO lucky to have them on your most special day. From the very first meeting when we met Leonard we just fell in love with him. I think the entire ride home my husband and I were ranting about him and how lucky we were to have found him. What an incredible person he is!! From the first 5 minutes of meeting him we knew he was the one for us. You can tell INSTANTLY how much he loves what he does, he's so passionate, driven, he explains everything to the very last possible detail , makes you feel so comfortable ( we felt we've known him 20 years).
He really made our day just absolutely unforgettable with the 'same day edit' I cried for about 10 min I think when Leonard surprised us at the end of the reception. And we just keep watching it over and over again. His work is just unbelievable and we can't wait to receive the final product !!! On the day of leonard's team was so patient and respectful and made us all feel soooo so comfortable. my family adored them!!! If you want your wedding day to be even more perfect and to capture all those moments that you miss during your hectic day , do not hesitate for one second to hire Leonard !!! HE IS PHENOMENAL!!! We couldn't imagine our wedding without him!! What a genuinely nice , thoughtful, passionate and professional person!!! We love you Leonard thank you so much again!!!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 06/15/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Hiring Lenny & his team at CWS is w/o a doubt the best decision I made when planning our wedding. His personality is AMAZING. He's likable, friendly, comforting & calm. His work is over the top amazing, but even more than that, he truly enhanced the overall experience of our day by being there. He added to the fun & heightened the quality of our wedding day from beginning to end. My husband was guarded about having a videographer follow him around. We never once felt invaded – he made it seem so normal. Lenny showed up extra early (without being asked) w/ Rob to capture the bridesmaids & groomsmen getting ready. Everyone instantly felt comfortable – he became a part of the party. He was professional but fun. The same-day-edit was unbelievable. He brought all necessary equipment & was completely self-sufficient. Our guests were FLOORED by our SDE. It allowed them to be a part of our day w/ us. It's beyond what I ever anticipated. We had an afterparty, & Lenny stayed for the entire thing. Since our wedding, our expectations have been far exceeded. The SDE was given to us on beautiful discs shortly after our wedding, & we were supplied w/ copies to share w/ our families. In addition to the SDE (& a surprise I won’t reveal), there were also chapters to view the ceremony, intros, dances & speeches. All were captured w/ style & professionalism. We’ve also received the full recap video. It’s about 10 min, & I’ve never seen better work. It’s impossible to get better quality than Lenny & CWS. For our SDE, we picked a tricky song & he worked his magic & made it unbelievable. For our recap, he picked the song & it was unreal. He's also compiling a disc for us w/all behind-the-scenes footage. Lenny goes far beyond what’s expected & truly make its personal. I can’t express how many compliments & referral requests I’ve received on our videos.For the product delivered, I feel I paid less than what he deserved.
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Nicole Sent on 01/10/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I really cannot put into words how I feel about my experience with Leonard and everyone from Cinematic Wedding Story. I had not intended on having a videographer, due to budget, but my mother insisted and we made it happen. Now, having been through the wedding and entire planning process, this is the absolute #1 best choice my husband and I made.

Len was a pleasure to work with, the entire process he listened to every request and concern I had, he worked with my photographer and coordinated planning, and he made the entire process so pleasurable and easy for us. The day of the wedding he was an absolute delight, as well as his entire team. They did not feel like hired vendors, they truly just felt like part of the family.

My wedding video was insane. The highlight video, which was about 8 minutes long, was so unbelievable, I had friends of friends sharing it on Facebook, and commenting to me. It was so personal and touching, it made me feel like I was reliving the day. The video itself was its own DVD, broken up into chapters. It was so perfectly done.

I know everyone has a biased opinion of their own wedding, but I truly cannot say enough about Leonard and Cinematic Wedding Story. I have referred multiple friends and family members who will be using them for the 2016-2017 wedding seasons, you should do the same.
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User1988503 Sent on 03/10/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot say enough good things about Leonard and the team at CWS. Leonard was SO helpful at putting me at ease before the wedding, I was nervous to have a videographer and a photographer, as sometimes the two do not get along, thinking they each are doing the more important job. When I spoke to Leonard for the first time, he said something that I will never forget. He told me that the photographer always has the right of way while shooting a wedding. He said "They are there to capture a moment. I'm there to capture the day. I can edit whatever needs to be edited after the fact." Right then and there I knew he was the perfect fit for our wedding team.

Leonard and his second shooter showed up right on time and ready to work. I am still in shock how I didn't even notice they were there. They slid right into the background and never got in the way of anything that had been going on. They were polite and wonderful to all our wedding party and parents, and just assured everyone they wouldn't even be noticed.

When I got my wedding video, I cried with delight. My entire wedding day (that was truly a blur the day of) was right in front of me to watch whenever I wanted. There was a slight imperfection in the DVD, and I told Leonard about it, and he instantly fixed it and had new disks sent to me, no charge. He is such a wonderful man, who honestly just enjoys videotaping the happy moments in people's lives.

I was never sold on having a videographer, but now that we had CWS there, I could not imagine NOT having a video. I encourage everyone to have one on their special day, because I assure you, you'll forget the little moments, and will adore that you have a video of them later on. And hiring Leonard was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding.
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Allison Sent on 07/21/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We had a wonderful experience with Leonard and Jennifer as our videographers. They were professional at all times and did a great job of making sure they got shots of every moment of the wedding. We would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a videographer in the area!!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Angela Maria Photography Angela Maria Photography Wedding Photographers

As a photographer Cinematic Wedding Story is amazing to work with! They are so respectful with making sure they are not in the photographer's shot and worked great as a team! Highly recommend!!!

Kenny Q Productions Kenny Q Productions Wedding DJs

Leonard, Jennifer and Cinematic Wedding Story are leaders in the wedding film making industry. I own a disc jockey entertainment company and have worked with Leonard and Jennifer several times. I have seen and enjoy their work. I am amazed at the quality of their films. We've become great friends and visit each other's homes on a regular basis. Leonard is very intelligent. He understands, not only the art of wedding cinematography, but also, film editing, and audio production very well. Leonard keeps up with the latest trends by traveling to different parts of the country and learning from other wedding cinematography professionals. If wanted to hire a company to create a story and capture it on film, I would use their service without second thought. Sincerely, Kenny Quintero Kenny Q Productions www.kennyq.com

SUMMER WIND WEDDING FILMS SUMMER WIND WEDDING FILMS Wedding Videographers

Lenny and his crew from Cinematic Wedding Story do a fantastic job. Their work is very cinematic and flowing. I recommend them whenever I can.

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