Super 8 film is a vintage motion picture format that brings a dreamy, nostalgic feel to wedding films. First introduced in the 1960s, it has been beloved for decades for its soft grain, warm colors, and authentic, cinematic aesthetic. For brides looking to capture their wedding in a way that feels both timeless and romantic, Super 8 is a perfect choice.
How Super 8 is Used for Weddings
A Super 8 wedding film is typically shot alongside traditional digital videography, adding a nostalgic touch to your wedding story. Some couples choose to have their entire wedding captured on Super 8, while others love incorporating it for key moments like:
- The first look
- Walking down the aisle
- Exchanging vows
- The first dance
- Candid moments with family and friends
-The couple can even use the camera to film each other
The beauty of Super 8 is that it’s all about capturing real emotions and movement, making your wedding film feel authentic and heartfelt.
How Much Does Super 8 Cost?
Super 8 film does come with some costs to consider. On average:
A single roll of Super 8 film costs between $35-$50
Development and digital scanning costs around $50-$100 per roll
Each roll lasts about 3 minutes of footage at 18 frames per second
A full wedding film typically requires 3-6 rolls, to do super 8 as an add on a typical day would be 2 rolls (most common). With all this in mind depending on the coverage that you want just the film and development will come to a total of $250-$600+, not including the videographer’s service.
Final Thoughts
Super 8 wedding films are more than just videos—they are timeless, emotional, and truly one-of-a-kind. If you’re a bride who loves vintage charm, storytelling, and sentimental moments, Super 8 is the perfect way to capture your wedding in a way that will feel just as magical decades from now.
As an experienced videography team here is what we do and what we offer with super 8:
Erickson Media offers it as an add on for $1,500 for two rolls of film. This is what you get with that:
-A 6 minute highlight reel front to back. You get a USB version and an actual film reel (no sound)
-We will create a shorter highlight reel (between 1-3min) of the best shots of the day. This will be color graded and music added to the background
-You get a second shooter for 5 hours
-Super 8 will be added into your main highlight video
Every videographer will have a different package and costs. Be sure to ask upfront what all the costs are for and what they will be getting with super 8!
