If Only You Knew
A Book By Jeremiah Bussell
Why Your Love Story Deserves To Be Told
If Only You Knew is not your average book about wedding videos.
It’s a passionate call to couples, filmmakers, and wedding professionals to stop settling for "just footage"—and instead capture the heart behind the celebration.
Through raw reflections, real love stories, and behind-the-scenes insights, filmmaker Jeremiah Bussell unpacks how a wedding film can become more than a highlight reel — it can become a legacy.
Whether you're newly engaged, planning your wedding, or capturing weddings for others, this book will shift the way you see the day — and the story that brought it to life.
If Only You Knew beautifully outlines the key difference between traditional wedding videography and narrative wedding filmmaking—and it’s a game-changer. Rather than just documenting events, narrative wedding films capture the heart of your love story in a way that feels cinematic, personal, and timeless. This book makes a compelling case for why your story deserves more than a highlight reel. Whether you're engaged, a wedding vendor, or just love great storytelling, this book is insightful, heartfelt, and inspiring.
A Must-Read for Couples Wanting More Than Just a Wedding Video
"Being able to relive our story and now having it captured forever in our video is worth everything to us."
- John & Jules
“Not only is this wedding video a great keepsake from our special day, but also a tribute to how we got there."
-Tommy & Kayla
Why most wedding films feel forgettable (and how to change that)
What story-driven filmmaking actually looks like
Real stories of couples who did it differently
The tension between cinematic beauty and emotional truth
A blueprint for preserving your unique love story — not just your timeline
If you believe your love story deserves to be remembered — not just recorded — this book was written for you.
Inside, you'll discover:
Importantly, a docu- narrative wedding film doesn’t just document events; it tells a story. It’s the story of two individuals, their love, and the journey that brought them to this moment.
Quotes About the Couple’s Story, Journey, and Emotional Path
This style goes beyond just documenting the wedding — it captures the emotions, personalities, and unique love story of the couple.
A docu-narrative wedding film takes cinematic storytelling to the next level. Instead of just capturing moments, it tells a deep, meaningful story — not just of the wedding day, but of the couple’s journey.
Think about it: A great movie or book doesn’t just leave you with a happy ending — it takes you on a journey to get there. You understand the conflict, the struggles, and the sacrifices made to reach that moment.
More than just a collection of beautiful moments, this approach weaves together visuals, dialogue, music, and pacing to craft a cohesive and compelling story.
Your wedding film’s narrative isn’t just about what happened; it’s about why it matters.
It’s this journey, not just the destination, that resonates with us.
That was my lightbulb moment. I knew right then: this is what I want to create. Not just wedding videos, but wedding films that tell a story.
For many, their wedding day is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. Some envision it from childhood, imagining the details long before they even meet their future spouse.
The anticipation of this day builds over years or even decades, making its arrival an unparalleled emotional experience.
Your wedding film isn’t just about the big day—it’s about how your love unfolded long before it.
A narrative wedding film honors the path that led to the vows, not just the vows themselves.
We’re not just capturing what happened. We’re telling the why behind it all.
"Creating a film that intertwines moments from our childhoods, dating life, engagement, and now our wedding day, beautifully completes our love journey. "
- Jason & Kayla
"Not only is your wedding day captured, but your whole love story. After watching the final product, we felt like we had just watched a mini movie about our life."
- Taylor & Jack