Create a love story animation short video for my wedding

Project Overview I'm looking for a talented 2D animator (or small animation team) to create a custom animated video for my wedding. The goal is to tell the story of my relationship with my fiancée in a fun, emotional, charming, and visually engaging way. The final animation will likely be between 1 and 3 minutes, depending on the agreed budget, hourly rate, production approach, complexity of the animation, and the final script. Rather than targeting a fixed duration, I'd like to work collaboratively to find the best balance between storytelling quality, animation quality, and budget. Visual Style I'm looking for a warm, cute, cartoony 2D animation style. The animation does not need to be extremely detailed or feature Disney-level production quality. In fact, I would prefer a style that focuses on strong storytelling, expressive characters, and charm rather than excessive detail. Key characteristics I'm looking for: - Stylized cartoon characters inspired by real people. - Cute and appealing character designs. - Expressive facial expressions and body language. - Fun visual storytelling. - Clean and cohesive art direction. - Smooth animation where it matters most emotionally or comedically. The overall feeling should be lighthearted, wholesome, romantic, and memorable. A simpler production style is perfectly acceptable if it helps keep the project within budget while maintaining personality and emotional impact. Also, please note that the attached images are provided only as visual references. They represent a range of artistic styles, levels of complexity, and animation approaches that we find appealing. Some examples are more detailed, while others are simpler and more stylized. We are not looking to exactly replicate any specific artwork, but rather to communicate the overall feeling, charm, and visual direction we have in mind. We are open to different techniques and creative interpretations as long as the final result is warm, expressive, engaging, and suitable for telling our story. Story The animation will tell the story of our relationship and some important moments from our journey together. I will provide: - Photos of both of us. - Background information and key moments from our relationship. - Ideas for scenes and events to include. - Feedback throughout production. I'm also happy to collaborate on storytelling and welcome creative suggestions from the animator. Scope of Work Depending on your workflow, the project may include: - Character design based on us. - Storyboarding and visual planning. - Background artwork. - 2D animation. - Editing and scene transitions. - Final rendering and delivery. Please specify if sound design, music, or voice synchronization are included or would require an additional budget. Deliverables - Final video (estimated 1–3 minutes). - High-quality export suitable for playback during a wedding reception. - Source files (optional, but appreciated if included). When Applying Please include: 1. Your portfolio. 2. Examples of character animation and visual storytelling. 3. Examples of animation styles that you think are similar to what I'm describing. 4. Your hourly rate or project-based pricing. 5. Your estimated production process and timeline. 6. Any suggestions regarding scope, duration, or animation techniques that could help maximize quality within budget. Budget I am open to discussing different approaches and budgets. My goal is not necessarily to create the longest animation possible, but rather to create the most memorable and emotionally engaging animation possible within a reasonable budget. If you've worked on personal storytelling projects, wedding-related content, short films, animated stories, explainer videos, or character-driven animations, I'd love to see your work.