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Years of Experience
Stories Captured
5 star reviews
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The WHITE SANDS EXPERIENCE
The way his voice cracked at “I do.” The sound of cheers rising as you kissed. The dance you didn’t practice but will never forget. We preserve not just how your wedding looked, but how it lived—in motion, in stillness, forever.
What You'll Remember
The glance down the aisle. The shimmer of light across the shore. The laughter that breaks through nerves. Our cameras catch what your heart is too full to notice—so you see it all, again and again.
What You'll See
You’ll feel the calm before the chaos, the joy before the vows, the rush as it all begins. And while you’re swept up in the moment, we’re there—quietly framing it, so later you can hold those feelings in your hands.
What You’ll Feel
Rachel & Eddie
Hannah & Shane
Emily + Michael
After 100+ Gulf Coast weddings, we still live for the unscripted stuff: a bridesmaid sing-along on the shuttle, sand clinging to your dress, that look you share when the plan goes sideways and you just laugh. If you’re the kind of couple who’d rather break a rule than miss a moment, you’re our people.
We know this coast like home—the hidden dune paths, the way the skies can shift in a moment, the rhythm of a wedding day. We’ll guide you through it all with ease and hand back photos and films as warm as the Gulf itself. Because the little things are what last forever.
—Your Local Guides to the Best Day Ever
We’re Matt & jaelyn
"By far the most professional company that’s out there. He went above and beyond to make sure my wife and I were cared for, heard, and to make the most amazing wedding film. Don’t look any further, Matt is the best out there!"
"I would give more stars if I could! Matt is incredible!"
"I couldn’t be more pleased with the experience I had working with White Sands Weddings.... I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for high-quality photography and a seamless, enjoyable experience. Thank you again for your outstanding work!"
"The photos they took were absolutely stunning"
"If I had to sum up everything in one sentence: You will never find someone else who will treat your wedding as if it's their own, like Matt will do for you."
"The video came out even better than anything we could have possibly imagined"
I can't recommend Matt Oakes with White Sands Weddings. You will not be disappointed. Matt... thank you from both Paul and I for capturing our special day!!!
"Matt was an absolutely amazing person to work with."
“To love is nothing. To be loved is something. But to love and be loved, that’s everything.”
REady to take the first step?
We keep the calendar light enough to give every couple space for wild ideas—cannonball exits, fireworks over the Gulf, whatever makes the day yours. Drop your details below and you’ll get a text or email from us within 24 hours to set up a quick call. You live the adventure; we’ll capture it all.
Weekend dates for 2025 are disappearing with the tide, check if yours is still open.
Planners and vendor friends: let’s chat! — Drop a line to info@whitesandsweddings.com for collaborations or any other inquiries.
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"Matt and his team did our wedding video this past May and we were so obsessed!! Matt and his team are amazing and so easy to work with! We had the best and easiest experience with them!"
"We cannot recommend them enough!!"
"Our wedding was this past October (2024) on the Solaris in the Sandestin Marina and he captured every special moment. He was extremely professional as well as timely when it came down to returning our film."
"Matt made the wedding video of my dreams. It is beautiful!"
