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Happy Tears Productions

Drone Footage
Multi. Locations
Multi. Cameras
One Event / Day
Angelica
Maria
Thomas
Rochelle
Kristen

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Pricing Starting At:

  • $ 900 for Content Creation
  • $1,500 for Videography
  • $2,100 for Cinematography

Ask ChatGPT (or whatever your favorite AI source may be):

“Who is the best wedding videographer in South Jersey, in terms of value for the money?”

In addition to what ChatGPT said about us, we humbly disclose that we are honestly not a fit for everyone. Here are the couples with whom we gel the most:

The A Class - Class A Pricing at https://www.happytears.productions/preferred

Military Personnel, Police Officers, and other Law Enforcement / First Responders, who risk their lives, and often have a target on their backs, when they put on their uniforms/official attire each day! These brave men and women are a CLASS ACT (hence our “A” Class). These American Heroes truly deserve the preferred pricing that we provide to them!

The B Class - Class B Pricing at https://www.happytears.productions/preferred

Hard-working people, in other noble professions, such as nursing, education, small business owners, working students with student loan debt, and others in sincere need, also deserve preferred pricing!

Bottom Line: On our website, you will find:

  • Transparent Pricing & Package Details
  • Sample Videos (Weddings, Engagements, Love Stories, & Video Testimonials)
  • Our Premier Venues
  • Couples Reviews
  • Awards & Affiliations out-the-wazoo!!!

Stop by at: www.HappyTears.Video

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 14 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Def Video
Raw Footage

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

Full Feature Video
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
Destination / Travel

What final video formats do you offer?

Digital Download
USB Flash Drive
USB Hard Drive

Still have questions?

Reach out about anything you didn't see answered here—no question is too small!

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Reviews of Happy Tears Productions

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Happy Tears Productions receives glowing praise for professional, friendly service, clear communication, and fast turnaround. Videographers blend into events, capture candid and cinematic footage (including drone shots), and boost energy while calming couples. Clients rave about emotional, high-quality highlight and full-length videos and strong value.

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Happy Tears Productions receives glowing praise for professional, friendly service, clear communication, and fast turnaround. Videographers blend into events, capture candid and cinematic footage (including drone shots), and boost energy while calming couples. Clients rave about emotional, high-quality highlight and full-length videos and strong value.

Angelica
Angelica Sent on 10/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST Videography Team EVER!

We knew right away that Happy Tears was the perfect videography team for us after seeing how they worked at a friend’s wedding. Their energy, professionalism, and ability to capture every special moment stood out immediately, and choosing them for our big day was one of the best decisions we made. From the very beginning, John was absolutely incredible throughout the planning process. He was so patient with me, especially with how meticulous I was about my wedding timeline and he never once made me feel like I was asking too much. His communication was always prompt, reassuring, and filled with enthusiasm. From the moment we started working together, John’s positivity and confidence made me feel at ease, and I knew everything would be perfect in his hands. On the day of our wedding, we had the pleasure of working with Jim, and he truly went above and beyond our expectations. Jim was not only professional and talented, but also a total joy to be around. He had this amazing ability to keep the energy up while keeping everyone calm and comfortable in front of the camera. When I started to feel nervous, he knew exactly how to calm me down; when the dance floor needed a little boost, he was right there hyping everyone up and finding fun ways to get guests involved. My guests are still talking about how fantastic Jim was… his energy was contagious and he genuinely became part of the celebration. It’s rare to find someone who can balance fun, professionalism, and creativity so seamlessly, but Jim did it effortlessly. We are beyond grateful for the Happy Tears team and cannot wait to see our final footage. If you’re looking for a videographer who brings energy, passion, and heart to every moment… look no further than Happy Tears. After receiving our wedding video tonight and WOW… we are absolutely speechless! The way John incorporated my Abuelo serenading me in the background was the ultimate gift. It brought tears to our eyes. The quality of the video is phenomenal, and you can truly see how much fun everyone had that day. I cannot thank John and Jim enough! I am forever grateful for the beautiful video they created. It’s something I’ll cherish for the rest of my life. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! And can we talk about the turnaround time?! What John put together for us in less than a month would’ve taken me months! If you come across Happy Tears, do not hesitate, they will not disappoint you!
Maria
Maria Sent on 03/23/2026
5 out of 5 rating

All The Happy Tears

From the first phone call with John we were set on using Happy Tears. He was so easy to work with and truly showed that he cared about each and every one of his customers as if we were the only people on the planet. He was so quick to respond and easy to talk to. Rob, the day of videographer, I cannot speak highly enough of. He was so calming for us, two people who are not comfortable in front of the camera. He had so many amazing ideas for photo shots and poses and movements. We got our video less than two weeks after the wedding and it is stunning.
J
Jenny Sent on 03/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

amazing work

Belle (specifically) 10/10 The owner John Rink is incredibly easy to work with and has the exact same mindset as me, which made planning the details even smoother. Belle, our videographer, was the perfect addition to our wedding day and blended in seamlessly with our guests. She captured everything beautifully and stayed in constant communication, remaining flexible when I wanted to change things in the middle of our night. She was professional, attentive, and made the entire experience stress-free. I couldn't have asked for a better videographer to document our special day. The couldn’t be a more fitting name for a company. I have such happy tears when I watch our video back.
Thomas
Thomas Sent on 01/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best Video Ever

Happy Tears
We hired Happy Tears to be our Videographer .
Truthfully I really don't remember seeing them at the wedding . Its like they just blended in to the crowd.
Looking at the video they were definitely there and everywhere . How they were able to catch so many candid shots
I will never know . The video just blew us away . From the overhead drone footage of the venue to capturing all
of our guests having the time of their life. They stitched the entire event seamlessly . We love the way the video came out so much .
We decided to put the video on our main TV as a loop when the TV is idle . We have so many great comments on the video but the guests that were
actually at the wedding are the ones who were wowed the most . They all want to know who the videographer is.
Happy Tears didn't miss a thing . So happy we hired them . Thank you John & Jeff your professionalism and talent are 1st class all the way.
Tom & Candace McNamee
Rochelle
Rochelle Sent on 12/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Videography Team!

We used Happy Tears Productions for our wedding this past November, and I truly cannot say enough good things about them. We received two different style videos, and both are absolutely incredible. We constantly get compliments on how amazing they are, and they perfectly captured the emotion, fun, love, and magic of our day.

From the very beginning, the owner John was so kind, professional, and easy to work with. We met with him early on, explained our vision, and he gave us such thoughtful and creative ideas that made everything even better than we imagined. He stayed in touch with us throughout the entire planning process, which made us feel so confident and taken care of leading up to the wedding. John even recommended our photographer, who was also amazing!

On the wedding day itself, our videographer Robert was absolutely amazing. He was professional, friendly, and fit in so seamlessly that everyone at our wedding loved him. My guests were literally saying they didn’t want him to leave! He made us feel comfortable and captured everything so naturally.

If my husband and I could go back and relive our wedding day, we honestly would do it just to work with John and Rob again. I couldn’t recommend Happy Tears Productions enough. They gave us memories we’ll cherish forever, and we are beyond grateful.
S
Shannon Sent on 11/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding videography team!

Happy Tears Productions is the best wedding videographer in the game! Run to book them - you will not regret it. John and the entire Happy Tears team are such a kind and amazing team. They brought the energy all day on our wedding day

The delivery of the highlight reel and extended documentary videos were extremely quick. The quality of the videos were exceptional, and it really helped us relive our wedding day all over again. We were so happy with our video and cannot wait to continue to watch it for years to come!

I also want to give a special shoutout to Rose. Not only did Rose video our entire wedding day (which was almost a 12 hour day) but she also assisted in bustling my wedding dress, which was a huge help. 

From the bottom of our hearts, we highly recommend Happy Tears Productions for your wedding videography!!
Kristen
Kristen Sent on 11/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing company to work with!

Happy Tears is an amazing company to work with! When we had our phone consultation, John really prioritized getting to know us and hearing our visions for the day. He was responsive throughout the planning process. We had Jim shoot our wedding and he really was the life of the party. He got the crowd excited and captured the best parts of the night! We had our video back about 3 weeks after the wedding, and it was incredible to watch & get to relive our wedding day. We are so happy we picked Happy Tears!
R
Ryan Sent on 11/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The HappyTears team is amazing!

We had the best experience working with John from HappyTears Productions! From the moment we booked with him, John was so kind, responsive, and genuinely invested in making our day perfect. In the months leading up to the wedding, John hopped on a few calls with us to share helpful tips and advice that really made a difference when it came to capturing great video moments.
On the wedding day, Jim and Belle were absolutely amazing. They were so easy to be around and made everyone feel comfortable. So many of our guests even commented on how seamlessly they blended in throughout the day and night, you’d hardly notice they were filming, yet they captured everything beautifully.
John edited and delivered both our highlight film and full documentary-style video so quickly, and they turned out incredible! His team perfectly captured all the emotions and little moments that made our day so special. We’ve already watched them multiple times and can’t stop smiling every time we do. We couldn’t recommend them more highly!
Brooke
Brooke Sent on 10/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Cecil Creek Wedding/Videography

You’re probably reading this because you’re looking to hire Happy Tears Productions to capture every moment of your special day — and I can tell you without hesitation, you’ve found the right team. From the very beginning, John was everything you could hope for in a wedding videographer: kind, easygoing, and incredibly approachable. There was never a moment where we felt like “just another client.” Instead, John made us feel like friends he truly wanted to create something special for.

What really stood out to us was how transparent and communicative he was throughout the entire process. From our first consultation to the final delivery, John kept us updated every step of the way. We always knew where things stood, what to expect, and when to expect it — which made the entire experience completely stress-free.

John’s passion for his craft shines through in every interaction and every frame of film he produces. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does, and that passion translates into breathtaking results. He has a rare ability to capture not just the visuals, but the feeling of the day — the laughter, the tears, and all the in-between moments you never want to forget.

He also did something that’s hard to come by these days: he under promised and over delivered. The final video blew us away. It exceeded anything we could have imagined and brought us right back to the emotions of our wedding day. Every cut, every transition, every song choice felt intentional and deeply personal.

Somewhere along the way, John stopped feeling like a vendor and truly became a friend — someone who cared as much about our story as we did. That kind of connection is rare, and it’s exactly what makes his work so authentic.

If you’re searching for someone to capture your wedding day in a way that feels real, timeless, and full of heart, look no further. We would recommend John and his team at Happy Tears Productions to anyone without hesitation. They’re not just documenting moments — they’re preserving memories you’ll cherish for a lifetime.
L
Lauren Sent on 10/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Just book them!!

From start to finish, John was awesome to work with. Communication was smooth and easy throughout the entire process. You can really tell he cares about his client’s. He really makes the whole experience enjoyable and easy!

Jim, the videographer, was the ultimate hype man!! He was funny, positive, and full of great vibes. He kept the bridal party laughing and brought so much life to the day. The final video was awesome— emotional, cinematic, and perfectly captured all the best moments.

Thank you so much for being such a joy to work with and for going above and beyond to make our wedding unforgettable. Please don’t hesitate to book them — you will not regret it!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
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Team

John - Creator of 'Happy Tears'
John - Creator of 'Happy Tears'
Owner
Jim - Mr. Personality
Jim - Mr. Personality
Cinematographer (who broke the mold)
Rose Ask-Me-Anything-Disney
Rose Ask-Me-Anything-Disney
Videographer-Officiant-Wedding Planner
Belle - Happy Tears' Rising Star
Belle - Happy Tears' Rising Star
Cinematographer / Editor

Professional Network & Endorsements

The Bradford Estate The Bradford Estate Banquet Halls

Happy Tears is not only friendly and professional in service, but the outcome and quality of work produced is wonderful! Videography is a special way to remember your most important day and Happy Tears gives you the ability to re-watch and relive a day you'll never forget!

Marriages By Mark D Marriages By Mark D Wedding Officiants

John at Happy Tears is great! He loves what he does and it shows. John will put a personalized video for each client that will fit their individual personalities! He is great to work with, very professional and definitely captures some great video! Catchy business name too, fits his work perfectly! Happy tears creates Happy Memories! Call him now!

Adam the DJ Entertainer Adam the DJ Entertainer Wedding DJs

I had the pleasure of working with John at a wedding of a mutual client. He is extremely easy to work with and it is evident that he is very passionate about delivering a first class service to his customers. A true professional in every way!

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