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Alliyah and Afton met in college and made an instant connection. The couple grew their relationship over 5 years, each committing to one another and becoming the partner the other needed. The two were married at the Dragon Fly surrendered by family and friends. They promised to bring adventure to their marriage and enjoy life to the fullest. They spent the evening dancing, chatting, and soaking in being newlyweds. Cheers to the amazing memories this couple will make!
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Why I love what I do.

Hi I'm Melissa - St. Louis based wedding filmmaker. I love hiking, exploring new restaurants and wineries, and capturing couples' stories. To me, a good love story is much more than pretty images - it's about the people, their journeys, and the love they share. My passion is to tell moving and authentic stories about the greatest adventure in life...
love and family.

Look Natural in the Moment

No one is a model and it's easy to feel uncomfortable in front of the camera. I love meeting with a couple beforehand to get to know one another. My work method is focused on creating a fun, light hearted atmosphere to capture the most natural shots and emotions. Rather having fun with your wedding party or giving cues for your partner to surprise you, I love capturing genuine moments.
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Melissa Jae Films capturing their big day!
  • KAYLIE M.

    "Melissa was so professional, fun, and easy to work with! We loved the unique addition of drone footage for our outdoor farm wedding. She beautifully captured each part of our favorite day, from speeches to our first look. With zoom calls leading up to the wedding, we were able to share our top priorities and ideas to make our wedding video special and perfect for us. I would highly recommend working with Melissa!"

    Patrick B.

    "Melissa is an absolute professional, and super creative talent! We were very happy with her attention to detail, her thoughtful comments, and true care and compassion for our special day. It is not often you find a professional at such a good price, who combines soft skills like empathy with hard skills like expert photography. You will not be disappointed if you go with her services!"

    Stephanie U. 

    "Melissa was UH-MAZING! She was so friendly and easy to work with!!! She was downright hilarious, down to earth, and made it so easy and comfortable. We received our video package in a decent amount of time with the sweetest note. And when we finally got around to watching a recap of our day, we were amazed at how well everything was put together in the perfect compilation of moments that highlighted the best day of our lives. You won't be disappointed. Thank you for everything, Melissa!"
  • HEIDI G.

    "Melissa is absolutely amazing! We could not have imagined hiring any other videographer to capture our special day. She is fun, silly, easy to be around, and so good at what she does. Her videos are high quality AND affordable! Choosing Melissa Jae Films was definitely one of the easiest and best decisions we made about our wedding day!"

    ELYSE W.

    "I cannot say enough amazing things about Melissa! I was connected to her through a friend and was struck by the quality of her videos and the competitive pricing...I had worried videography wasn't something I could afford. We talked about what was important to me, and she even customized a package to meet my needs and budget. She was SO FUN on the wedding day and made the "staged laughing" (there's a lot of it on your wedding day for photos/video) feel very natural and silly. We are *blown away* by the video quality and how she managed to capture the feel of our wedding, right down to perfect song choice. I am so glad we decided to hire a videographer and even more glad we chose her!

    Kristyn B.

    "Melissa was so much fun!! She was truly the best hype woman to have during our big day. She helped keep things so relaxed and fun. I cried the happiest tears when I got our video back- and so did my husband (who literally never cries). So thankful she helped us relive such a special day!!"
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