Videographer
September 8th, 2007 @ 12:30 pm by Mrs. Peppermint
We found our videographer!
We were a bit hesitant at first about getting one because all of the footage Mr. Peppermint and I would watch seemed trite, and the overall presentation didn’t seem to fit our sensibilities. We wanted to have a record of the event, but we also wanted something that reflected us. Unfortunately, the style we were looking for came at a high price. The look and feel we responded to was captured mostly by cinematographers and cost upwards of $5,000. I felt resigned to the idea that we’d settle on a cheaper videographer that didn’t ‘fit’ because we couldn’t afford what we wanted.
Then, a little while ago I got an email from a film group I’m a part of that happened to be about wedding videography (very unusual–most of the emails are about free screenings and job opportunities). They were circulating information on a wedding videographer whose work has a “very natural-feeling montage-y kind of thing, not a super-boring 6-hour marathon”. This sounded much more like what we wanted (and at our price), so I thought I’d give him a shot.
A Quick Glimpse
September 7th, 2007 @ 5:01 pm by Mrs. Snow Pea
Thanks to Mr. Bee for taking a video of the procession, I get to relive my wedding even if it is just for a second! One thing I didn’t anticipate on the wedding day was that I wouldn’t get to see the procession. We were all lined up and ready to go. The staff at St. Patrick’s signaled the parents to go down the aisle. I watched each couple leave me behind, and I peered out of the vestibule thinking, “Hey, guys! Wait for me!”
And then finally, it was MY turn! I remember saying to Brother Pea, “You ready for this?” He was more nervous than I was, and wanted to make sure he held his arm straight enough for me to hold. As we proceeded down the aisle, I looked up at the vaulted ceiling and soaked it all in.
Another BIG CHECK… Off The Ol List…
August 30th, 2007 @ 12:07 pm by Mrs. Cherry Blossom
… and another 831349016548941067 more things to go ….
A while back, we booked our videographer! Woo HOO! Another huge sigh of relief. Videography was always a semi-question mark on our list (more so on Mr. CB’s than mine, but I was kinda okay with forgoing it if the budget didn’t allow for it.) I’m huge on photography, pictures, visuals…. and especially since I am working hard to make sure we have a fun, memorable, and detailed wedding, it’s naturally important to me to have the memories to flip through a million bajillion times again afterwards (which my girls can vouch for).
It’s Not That Kind of Video
August 27th, 2007 @ 10:31 am by Mrs. Snow Pea
4. Wes Jones - A true artist
It has been said that you don’t remember how things actually happen, but you remember how you think they happened. No one remembers the details. No one remembers what they ate or that the font on the program didn’t match the font on the invitation. What is memorable are the feelings associated with such a happy event. This being the case, we wanted a video that would transcend and capture the essence of our friendship and love.
(photos courtesy of Mrs. Bee.)
Me, Brother Pea and Wes.
A Cinderella Wedding
August 22nd, 2007 @ 11:21 am by Mrs. Poppy
A friend of mine sent me to a website of his friend who recently got married, and I was instantly in love! Their wedding was like Cinderella! I noticed their videos most of all since they were quite beautiful, and I asked the bride if she would like to share her most special day with our weddingbee readers. She was more than happy to share it with us! Congratulations Amy and Alex!
To watch videos from their wedding, please go to Lookesch Video.
all pics courtesy of: www.michaelfrancis.ca
Videographer Regret…
August 16th, 2007 @ 12:13 pm by Mrs. Onion
Ok, ok, yes, I’m getting married in 23 days, so WHY am I now thinking about a videographer? Because I’m nuts, that’s why.
I’ve never really wanted (nor did I think we could afford) a videographer in addition to our still photographer. BUT, that hasn’t stopped me from checking out (ok, well stalking really) this website: www.wilsonfontaine.com. This is the only videographer whose work I’ve come across that stopped me in my tracks. His vignette style is just stunning — I don’t know if he shoots with a 8mm camera or if it’s digital post processes, but either way it’s stunning, tasteful and amazing to watch. Click on the “Gallery” on his website and you can see for yourself.
Vows Video Series
August 10th, 2007 @ 7:06 pm by Mrs. Petunia
Mr. Petunia is so sweet. He now keeps me posted on all things weddings. He even called me the other day immediately after hearing on NPR that the New York Times, I guess since February now, not only just features wedding announcements, but also features “How We Met” videos.
(By the way, they no longer feature engagement notices!)
Now, I assume only New York couples submit to the New York Times, but for those of you out in NY, or for anyone who enjoys watching “A Wedding Story,” the “How We Met” videos are adorable!
Couples submit their own homemade videos, but I’m under the impression that then a producer works them over: the finished product doesn’t look homemade to me.
Per the NY Times, “Please note that only couples whose announcements have been selected to appear in the Weddings/Celebrations pages of the newspaper will have their “How We Met” videos run at NYTimes.com/weddings.”
A Trash the Dress VIDEO Shoot??
July 12th, 2007 @ 8:30 am by Mrs. Emerald
Hrmm, now this is something new! The whole Trash the Dress photo shoot trend is gaining popularity these days, but a VIDEO shoot is definitely newsworthy!! I would totally do this except for the fact that I adore my dress too much and I don’t think I’d have the stomach to trash something with so much sentimental value (what can I say, I’m a sentimental fool)… but I digress.
Remember my friend Amy, whose amazing wedding videos I shared a few weeks ago? Well apparently she couldn’t get enough of her videographer, Still Motion, so she went back (to Toronto) for some more fun. This time, a Trash the Dress video AND photo shoot (gotta love vendors who can do it all!!). Check out the amazing video on theirblog (7.9.09 post). *sigh*
If only they weren’t in Canada.
If only they weren’t booked on my wedding day.
If only, if only, if only.
Must. Stop. Gushing 
And here are some of of the still photos from their shoot (additional photos can be seen here.)
Wedding Video!
June 25th, 2007 @ 3:43 pm by Mrs. Blueberry
We just got our wedding video in the mail today, and it was *amazing*! Our videographer, Heather Attig, captured the entire ceremony, all the ’important bits’ of the reception (toasts, cake cutting, first dance, etc), and interviews with our friends and family. It was a great deal for the price we paid, and we loved that we got to assemble it ’a la carte’–she gave us a list of services she could provide, and we picked and chose those that we wanted to include. So we didn’t end up paying for a bunch of nothing that we didn’t want.
Some things I noticed, while watching our wedding ’from afar’:
~I look like an idiot. And I sound like a four-year-old. Of course, I already knew this 
~It was wonderful getting to see our entire ceremony from start to finish. Because of course I don’t remember most of it as I saw it firsthand!
~The interviews with our guests were really funny and moving. It’s great how people dont’ always know what to do when a microphone is thrust into their hands.
~The first dance was LONG! We knew this as we were dancing, but now watching it on video I can’t imagine how our guests sat through that whole three minutes. Guess there’s really not a way around that one, though. Read more…
Reason #999 To Hire a Videographer
June 7th, 2007 @ 3:53 pm by Mrs. Emerald
*sigh* *tear* *sniff*
Congrats to my lovely friend Amy who just tied the knot in Toronto, Canada!! Check out the site her videographer Still-Motion put together for her! There are two versions, a three minute highlights reel (which is so good, the videographers are entering it in an international competition) and a one minute trailer. Both are so ridiculously stunning, I still can’t get over it. And in true Weddingbee fashion, I had to share! I promise, you won’t be disappointed!
Amy was a gorgeous bride, and the wedding looks uber-glam (reception in a restored theater, their name in lights, full band… feathers!). I can’t wait til she gets her pro-pics so I can feature her wedding! Here are two candids she sent me:
