Start with the moments that tell the story
Bring couple photographs, venue imagery and the final invitation text. Pick the takes that make the subject clear, including a strong opening and a complete ending. These choices give Shorty a useful starting point for the edit.
Give Shorty the creative direction
Introduce the couple and give the ceremony, reception and response details enough time to read.
Try a 20-second 9:16 edit as a starting point. Include the exact title or closing message you want on screen. Add a reference when you want to show the pace, captions or mood.
Try this editing prompt
Create a 20-second 9:16 video from my couple photographs, venue imagery and the final invitation text. Introduce the couple and give the ceremony, reception and response details enough time to read. Use my supplied wording for titles. Keep distinct event times and addresses clearly separated.
Make the next version more specific
Keep distinct event times and addresses clearly separated.
Play the first cut and pick the change that would help the story most. Name the moment, describe the result you want and tell Shorty what to keep. A note such as “hold the final product shot longer” gives the revision a clear direction.