Your Love Story, Preserved Forever
Cinematic Ever After Montage films for weddings, anniversaries, and mitzvahs in Chicago. Your love story compiled into a 5–10 minute film to treasure forever.
More Than a Slideshow. A Film.
An Ever After Montage is a 5 to 10 minute cinematic film that tells your love story: from how you met to the moment you said yes, and everything in between. We take your photos, home videos, and personal memories and weave them into a polished, music-synced film that feels like a real movie, not a graduation party slideshow.
Most couples premiere the montage at the rehearsal dinner. The moment it plays, the whole room goes quiet. Then everyone cries. Then the party really starts. It sets the emotional tone for the entire weekend celebration in a way nothing else can.
Rehearsal dinner in a restaurant room or at home, with no screen and no DJ? We bring the premiere: a 65-inch 4K screen, sound and one of our team to play it on cue. See the Montage Premiere.
What's Included
- 5–10 Minute Cinematic Film: Not a slideshow. A real narrative film with story arc, intentional pacing, and cinematic production quality that holds the room from the first frame to the last.
- Your Story, Not a Template: We build each montage around the actual story of your relationship, how you met, what makes you you, the milestones that led to this moment.
- Music-Synced Editing: Every cut, transition, and emotional beat is synced to music that fits your story. Elegant color grading and refined audio design are included in every project.
- 2–3 Week Delivery: Delivered in 2 to 3 weeks with one round of revisions included. Rush delivery available when your timeline is tight.
What's in Each Montage
CLASSIC · from $650
- Up to 125 photos across 5 sections, one song per section
- Up to 3 home video clips
- Finished length 5–7 minutes
- Titled section cards and clean transitions
- Color and exposure correction on every photo
- Names or monogram opening title, elegant closing title
- Planning call plus a photo organization guide
- 1 revision round
- Delivered in 4K MP4, formatted for venue AV
- 3 weeks from the date all photos are received
PREMIUM · from $1,100
Everything in Classic, plus:
- Up to 200 photos, up to 8 sections and 8 songs
- Up to 10 home video clips
- Finished length 7–10 minutes
- Custom animated opening built from their theme, colors and monogram: not a template
- Animated section titles matched to the theme
- Photo restoration on up to 20 images
- Motion and parallax treatment on up to 25 hero photos
- Mosaic photo-wall finale
- Vertical 60-second social cut for Instagram and TikTok
- Looping cocktail-hour slideshow version
- 2 revision rounds
How to Pick 125 Photos
This is a suggested starting point for the Classic montage. Couples can adjust the balance to fit their story and the memories they want to feature.
One partner's childhood 15 · The other partner's childhood 15 · Families 20 · Friends 25 · The two of you 40 · Finale 10
Good to Know Before You Submit Photos
- Additional photos beyond the cap carry a per-photo fee
- Additional video clips carry a per-clip fee
- Scanning physical prints carries a per-photo fee
- Extra revision rounds beyond those included carry a fee
- Swapping a song after the first draft carries a fee, because every cut in that section has to be re-timed
- Photos arriving after the 4-week deadline carry a rush fee
- Production takes 3 weeks from the day the last photo arrives: not from the day you booked.
- Inside 2 weeks of the event we can't guarantee the montage is ready.
- All photos, clips and song selections are due 4 weeks before the event date. After that date, the rush fee applies.
- Exact fee figures are included in your quote and contract.
Bar & Bat Mitzvah Montages
Our mitzvah montages follow the same cinematic approach. We compile childhood memories and milestones for bar mitzvahs and bat mitzvahs across Chicago's North Shore, downtown, and the western suburbs.
How It Works
- Share Your Story: Fill out a simple intake form telling us how you met, your favorite memories, and the moments you want captured. We gather your photos and video clips.
- We Build the Film: Our editor crafts a narrative arc, selects the best moments, and edits your montage with music, color grading, and sound design.
- You Preview & Approve: We send you a private preview link. One round of revisions is included. Once you love it, we deliver the final file in time for your event.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Ever After Montage?
An Ever After Montage is a cinematic highlight film that tells your story: from the day you met to the moment you said yes, and beyond. We compile your personal photos, home videos, and memories into a polished, music-synced film. Most couples premiere it at the rehearsal dinner, where it becomes the emotional centerpiece of the night.
How long is an Ever After Montage?
Typically 5 to 10 minutes, though the final length is shaped by the story we have to tell. We focus on narrative over runtime, so every moment in the film earns its place.
When do couples premiere the montage?
Most couples premiere the montage at the rehearsal dinner, during cocktail hour, or at the reception before the first dance. It sets a powerful emotional tone for the rest of the celebration. Some couples gift it as a keepsake after the honeymoon.
What do we need to provide?
A curated collection of photos and short video clips: childhood memories, relationship milestones, travel moments, and candid favorites. We guide you through the whole process with a simple intake form. We handle all editing, music selection, color grading, and final production.
How long does it take to create an Ever After Montage?
Standalone montages are typically delivered in 2 to 3 weeks. If you have a specific event date, just let us know and we'll plan accordingly. Rush delivery is available for an additional fee.
Can you create a montage if you're also covering our wedding?
Absolutely, and many couples choose this option. We can create the Ever After Montage as a standalone piece before the wedding, or weave in footage from the day after the fact. Either way, it's a seamless addition to your full coverage package.
Do you create montages for bar and bat mitzvahs too?
Yes. Our mitzvah montages follow the same cinematic approach, compiling childhood memories and milestones for bar mitzvahs and bat mitzvahs across Chicago's North Shore, downtown, and the western suburbs. Learn more on our Mitzvah Montage page.
What if the rehearsal dinner venue has no screen?
We can bring the premiere. Our Montage Premiere add-on brings a 65-inch 4K screen, sound and one of our team, who sets up before guests arrive, plays the montage on cue and packs it all away after. Most rehearsal dinners happen in a restaurant room or a home with no DJ and no house screen, which is exactly what it is for. Ask for it when you request your quote, or read about the Montage Premiere at gottyoumedia.com/montage-premiere.
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