Having A Theme At Your Wedding – The Color Pink

I think there’s an art to pulling off a theme at a wedding, whether it’s a color scheme or something else. But when done right, they create lasting memories and can add flare and a common thread through your wedding day – and your wedding film.

Charlie and Kent’s wedding theme was the color Pink, and their wedding planner, Victoria Canada, pulled it off flawlessly. Not only is there pink everywhere, but it looks classy, elegant, and fun all at the same time!

This little minute and a half mini-film shows just how much fun carrying a theme through out your entire wedding can be!

Be sure to browse our films for other examples of fun wedding themes.

Great Wedding Films Are Found In: The Audio

One thing that really sets apart a great wedding film is audio. With the right skill, the audio captured at your wedding can be used to add to the personality of you and your wedding party!

We’ve put together an example (using some a small section from a toast and from the vows of a recent wedding) to show how powerful and amazing audio can make your film.

Tell us what you think!

Having Live Music At Your Wedding

Live bands are to die for. I’m not a big concert goer, but every time I’m at a wedding with a live band I feel like I am. It’s so much fun!! They can add a dynamic kick to your wedding night and your wedding film.

This mini-film shows a wedding with not one but two bands! Instead of having both a DJ and a live band (which is typical so the music will keep going even when the band takes a break) this couple opted for two bands and they just kept switching places. Very fun, very cool.

The two bands featured in this mini-film are with the company West Coast Music out of LA and they are both phenomenally talented!

If you have a moment, browse through some of our films for more examples of live bands and how fun they can be in a wedding film.

Giving A Toast At Your Own Wedding

I love when couples give a toast at their own wedding. It gives them the opportunity to thank their parents and families for raising and loving them. It also allows them to show gratitude for those who have traveled long distances to be present at their ‘destination’ wedding. I love hearing both the planned and unplanned thoughts they share.

This short clip is from a wedding where the both the bride and groom were very funny and clever people. His toast still cracks me up. This little clip only gets to show a portion of it, but I’m sure it’ll have you laughing too.

And you can always browse through some of our films for more examples of great wedding toasts.

Great Wedding Films Are Found In: The Lighting

One thing that really sets apart a great wedding film is lighting. With the right skill, lighting can be used to add cheerfulness and moodiness in all the right places.

We’ve put together an example (using some fun reception shots from a recent wedding) of how powerful and fun lighting can make your film.

Tell us what you think!

Getting the most out of a Wedding Film Investment:

There are many things you can do to help make sure your film is as great as it should be – and we like to highlight one of those things every once in a while. Today’s tip is really easy and pretty simple:

Take it slow.
After you’ve been announced as husband and wife, there is no hurry! Take your time and kiss your new spouse a few times. Hug your parents and grandparents, you wouldn’t have made it down the aisle with out them. High five your buddies as you walk past them. No one will be rushing you off the stage, so enjoy the spotlight and relish the moment!

So how does this help make a better wedding film? It really give a fun insight into your brand new marriage and relationship by giving the camera’s some air time to show you really reveling in the fact that you just got MARRIED!!

There’s a lot going on during your wedding ceremony, and by the end of the night it’ll just feel like one huge blur. So make the most of the moments you have and your wedding film will be all the better for it!

Come back again for more tips on how to maximize your wedding film, or just subscribe to the blog.

Great Wedding Films Are Found In: The Details

What kind of details? Well, all of them! Your entire wedding is an exercise in perfecting the little things. Colors, favors, flowers, your dress, even the icing on the cake – each “little thing” adds up to help you celebrate and tell your story.

Memories and emotions are anchored in the small things, and we love using details to help tell your story in film.

We’ve put together an example (using some fun shots from a recent wedding) of how powerful and fun details can be in your film.

Tell us what you think!

Getting the most out of a Wedding Film Investment:

There are many things you can do to help make sure your film is as great as it should be – and we like to highlight one of those things every once in a while. Today’s tip is really easy and pretty simple:

Dance, dance, dance.
Dance with your new spouse for at least a few songs during the reception. Dance with your guests; be the center of the party! And you don’t need to be out there all night – even dancing a little bit will allow more of the two of you to be seen.

So how does this help make a better wedding film? It shows you and your new spouse really celebrating together and having fun with your invited guests!

There’s a lot going on during your reception, and it can go by faster than you anticipated. So don’t forget to grab the hand of the guy, or girl, you just married and make a mad dash to the dance floor at least two or three times that night. It’ll be worth it!

Come back again for more tips on how to maximize your wedding film, or just subscribe to the blog.

You probably don’t have time to visit every venue you might be thinking of, and pictures can’t always tell the full story. So to help you out, we’re going to try to give you the next best thing in venue selection – video, of course!

If The Royal Palms is on your list, you’re in luck today because we’ve put together some shots from different weddings there for you.

Keep an eye out for:
•The beautiful foliage that is such a part of the Royal Palms design.
•The fountains that dot the property.
•The two very unique and intimate ceremony sites.
•The area the cocktail hour is hosted on. I’m a huge fan of this because of the large water feature that runs through the middle and creates such a peaceful atmosphere.
•Beautiful photo (and film) opportunities. Based off of an Italian Villa, there are nooks and crannies all over the place.

This is an ideal location for both those looking to host their entire wedding in one place (both ceremony and reception) and for those wanting only a reception site.

Tell us in the comments where you’re thinking of having your wedding – we’ve probably shot there before and might add it to this series. And if you have questions about how to maximize your venue for a wedding film, you can always shoot us a question. (We’re not kidding when we say Mary is a go-to-gal!)

Come back often to see more venue films, or just subscribe to the RSS!

So you’re engaged – now what? I know there are some who have been planning their wedding since they were five years old (and have a scrapbook the size of the kitchen table with their ideas). I also know there are TONS of you who are still working out the big (and little) aspects of your day.

For you, I thought I’d share three of my favorite blogs to help inspire your wedding planning brains!

3 blogs to inspire you in planning your wedding plus Charlie and Kent’s Wedding Video Trailer

1. Blue Orchid Design’s Blog

Liene and the ladies over at Blue Orchid are brilliant. I’ll just say it, they are. That blog is so alive and full of great ideas, insight and planning tips. I visit quite often.

2. The Bright Event Gallery

This one is less of a blog and more of an experience. While the blog is great, visiting Bright is even better. It’s run by two sharp gals, Kelly Gill and Victoria Canada of Weddings and Events by Victoria Canada, You can visit the Bright Gallery and get a whole slew of relevant wedding advice, vendor recommendations, favor ideas, ect, for free. If you’re ever hungry for ideas, Bright is a great resource to kick start your brain. I am always impressed every time I’m over there at just how much Kelly and Victoria know!

3. Elizabeth Ann Designs

I’ll admit it, I’m a little addicted to this blog, and I’ve been married for a few years! It’s the kind of blog you find yourself browsing for longer than you planned.

Do you have any blogs that inspire you? I’d love to share them in this post. If you do, just leave a comment below and I’ll add them to the post for others to get inspired by!

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!

Okay now on to Charlie and Kent’s wedding trailer.

Charlie and Kent’s ceremony took place at the beautiful Brophy Chapel in Phoenix, Arizona. If you’ve never been to a wedding there, it’s breath-taking.

My 4 favorite things about Charlie and Kent’s wedding were…
1. The colors. I’m a big sap for pink. Probably because it was one of my own wedding colors!
2. The church. I don’t know what it is, but I love a good church wedding.
3. The toasts. You know how some toasts are cute and fluffy? Well at Charlie and Kent’s they were hilarious and very real. I laughed really hard while editing them!
4. Their personalities. This might be hard to see in a trailer, but Charlie has a wonderful personality, and Kent is so laid back – it made for a fun and dynamic wedding day.