Capturing the memories you lived and the ones unfolding just beyond your view

Northern California Wedding Content Creators

With the quiet familiarity of a trusted guest and the perspective of an editorial storyteller, we capture the tender, in-between scenes that enable you to feel your wedding day all over again

That’s why The Candid Bride exists: to be where you can’t, to notice the subtleties you might miss, and to capture the emotions you’ll long to relive.

But even with every detail in place, the day will move faster than you imagined. You’ll be swept from one moment to the next—laughing with guests, embracing family, slipping away for a quiet breath—and all the while, something else will be happening just beyond your view.

On the morning of your wedding, soft light will spill through the windows. Floral fragrances will linger as vow cards are tucked into suit pockets and bouquets are gathered near the door. Someone will hand you a glass of champagne, and everything you so thoughtfully planned will begin to unfold around you.

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Today, with over five years of experience in content creation and hospitality, I lead a team devoted to capturing your celebration in its purest form—through thoughtful, documentary-style storytelling that lets you relive your wedding as it truly felt.

That small, instinctive gesture became the beginning of The Candid Bride.

So, I picked up my phone and started filming.

On her wedding day, while the photographer captured portraits, the in-between moments we had come to love—the glance before walking down the aisle, the laughter mid-toast—passed quietly, undocumented.

As my sister planned her wedding in 2022, our texts filled with iPhone-captured videos of strangers in love. They weren’t polished or produced—just brief, intimate glimpses from the view of a thoughtful guest. There was something undeniably honest about them. Like you’d been invited in. Like you could feel the love as it unfolded, frame by frame.

If we're being candid, it all began with a message thread of TikTok links...

Meet Madeleine

Founder and Creative Director

We move through your day so naturally that guests often assume we’re friends, not vendors. Guided by empathy and intuition, we know exactly when to step in and when to blend into the background, giving you the space to stay fully immersed in what matters most.

Effortless Presence

We’re drawn to the quiet exchanges that say the most—the soft squeeze of a hand, a tearful laugh that catches you off guard, the glance that takes your breath away. These are the real moments that linger in your memory, and we capture them with care so you can revisit them forever.

Authentic Storytelling

From coordinating gracefully with your vendor team to thoughtfully curating your final gallery, we honor your trust in us from day one. With calm confidence and heartfelt attention, we ensure your experience feels as meaningful as the memories we capture.