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Thorns and Thistles provides wedding videography services for couples in the Raleigh area. Shawn and Katie work together to recount the events of your wedding day. Their traditional style will allow couples to be themselves while they play back every moment of the day.

Services Offered
The two use drone technology and sound overlay in their films. You’ll be able to listen to your vows and the best speeches again and again. Thorns and Thistles provides wedding packages at an affordable price. Couples will also be able to view footage from their pre-wedding prep, ceremony and reception.. Shawn and Katie’s other services include:

  • High-definition footage
  • Full feature video
  • Highlight video
  • Multiple cameras
  • Multiple locations
  • Drone Coverage
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Full Feature Video
High-Def Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations

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

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

What primary style do you identify with?

Cinematic
Documentary
Short Form
Storytelling
Traditional

Which wedding events do you service?

Ceremony
Pre-Ceremony
Reception

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?

DVD
SD Card
USB Flash Drive

Reviews of Thorns and Thistles

Claire
Claire Sent on 12/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Budget friendly with Not-So-Budget Work 10/10!!!

Shawn did an amazing job at our wedding— he perfectly captured so many details and memories of the day. His hilight reel was so professional and we will forever cherish this ~5 min clip, in addition to the hour one. He worked in tandem with our photographer, Heather Chipps, and together they made it so easy to relive our magical day. It is nice to know that your photographer and videographer respect each others’ independent work in a manner they can both capture the many details throughout the day without hindering each others independent job. Drone coverage was on my list of “musts” when looking for a videographer. He captured the vineyard/property and us dancing outside of the chapel (my favorite part of his work, although it was hard to pick a favorite). I cannot recommend Thorns and Thistles Videography enough; Shawn was so detail oriented and listened to my wishes for “do’s and don’ts” and let me pick out many parts of what he would then put together for the final videos. Thank you so much, Shawn!!
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 10/21/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent to work with

For just meeting him the day of this videographer was amazing. He was so easy to work with and made us feel special all day. Does a great job without ripping you off. Also super quick to respond to any questions or concerns.
Amber
Amber Sent on 02/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommends

We LOVE our video! We could not be more happy with the way that it turned out. The team was easy to communicate with, always responded to my messages, and was great on wedding day getting all our special moments! Highly recommend Thorns and Thistles!
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Sarah Sent on 01/25/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning Work

Shawn was so easy to work with. He was receptive to our wants and needs and made sure we were happy. The video turned out amazing and we were so happy with the result. Absolutely amazing work!!
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Allison Sent on 12/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Exceeded expectations!

When me and my husband were searching for wedding videographers we were looking for one that included a package of what we wanted without spending a fortune. Thorns and thistles was recommended to me by a friend and I am so glad I chose them! They were quick to respond to questions and covered our day beautifully. A majority of my friends who have gotten married in the past waited months to get their wedding videos back and we had ours in less than 2 months! The video perfectly captured our day and was beautifully edited. Thanks again!!
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Abby Sent on 12/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The bestttttttttt

AMAZING!! They are so easy to work with and very understanding of what you want on your special day. I cry each time I watch our video. They captured the day so wonderfully! VERYYY reasonably priced!
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Erin Sent on 11/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Yates Wedding

Working with Thorns and Thistles was such a joy. They were very responsive and very professional. They make you feel so comfortable and they just blend right in to catch all of your amazing wedding day moments. Great quality and all around great people. 10 out of 10 suggest them!
Jamie
Jamie Sent on 07/26/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Work!

I am so glad that we made the decision to hire Thorns and Thistles! Shawn was our videographer and he was top notch! He worked side by side with our photographer and they both helped us to make decisions on things when we felt like we were starting to wear down. We didn't hire a coordinator, and there were a few times when we needed a message relayed to someone else on the other side of the venue and Shawn would always jump at the opportunity to help us out. When we got our social media clip, and our full video, we were speechless with the quality of work from Thorns and Thistles. It was so unique to have drone footage! The choices in background music was perfect and I like how we got to pick out some of the songs that were used. I would recommend Thorns and Thistles to anyone looking to hire an amazing videographer!
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Robin Sent on 06/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding videographer ever!!!!

Shawn was amazing from the time he got there until he left worked every minute and captured such a beautiful video for us. He is very easy to work with and most of the time you think he isn’t there. He is so nice and follows through with everything he promises and more!!!!
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Madelin Sent on 04/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

My Dream wedding video

When I was planning my wedding, everyone told me I have to get a videographer! So I did my research and I am beyond glad that I found thorns and thistles! They were so easy to coordinate with and when meeting Shawn it all made sense. He was so easy going, didn't make it weird following me around all night, had the best personality and made it so much fun. I received my package a month later and had the social media clip up then too. They went out of their way, they sent a couple copies for the video, a flash drive version and even sent some sweet treats for us to enjoy while watching. The movie made me cry all over again and I'm so excited that I get to watch this day over and over for years to come!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

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