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Krista & Jeremy: The Enhanced Same Day Edit

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It doesn’t get much better than an awesome Fall wedding at Drees Pavilion.  Although it was a little cooler and wetter than expected, it was still an incredible event as Krista and Jeremy celebrated their new beginning with their friends and families.  They were so easy going and up for anything, running through a field with no shoes, hanging out on a bridge, and all of it before the ceremony.  Prior to the wedding day we also hung out as we filmed their love story, which would be a part of their Same Day Edit.  Its a feature that can add so much backstory to a Same Day Edit and offers a little insight about the couple.  We set up in the studio and just talked about how they met and their lives together up to this point and then we go have some fun with the cameras.  That is then mixed with footage from the actual wedding day and presented that night durning dinner.  Enjoy!

The Team:
Planner: Tres Chic
Photography: Kortnee Kate
Entertainment: DJ Toad

Jeannett & Mike: The Same Day Edit

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Under cloudless fall day in Cincinnati, Jeannett and Mike were married at St. Mary’s Cathedral which was packed with friends and family which had come to witness this epic event.  Their day started with their separate preparations, Jeannett at her childhood home, actually the home her grandparents had also lived in and Mike hanging with the guys in a local suite.  When I first arrived, Jeannett handed me a plateful of her mother’s homemade cookies, which I HIGHLY recommend you finding a way to get your hands on one (dozen).  Seriously, they are that good!  Only a few hours later, Jeannett was making her way through the player tunnels at Great American Ballpark and out through the dugout to meet her awaiting groom for the first time that day.  It doesn’t get any better than that!  A few hours after that, they would be right back there as husband and wife celebrating with their friends and family with a baseball themed reception, complete with ballpark food, a baseball cake, and amazing decor.  Mike is a graphic designer and he created everything from the invitations, to the table place cards.  It was a very unique and personal reception.  I had the honor of sharing the day with Annie and Toby Varland of Varland Photography. They were amazing to work with and took some amazing shots of us in action, including the ones below.  Jeannett and Mike wanted a Same Day Edit, which is a short film of their day shown that night during dinner.  What made their’s really different is that it was shown on 25 televisions around the room and a HUGE screen simultaneously.  It was an incredible experience from beginning to end, and I hope you enjoy their Same Day Edit!

The Team:

Photography: Varland Photography
Entertainment: Phil Francis
Makeup: Brideface
Floral: Katie Elfers Inspired Floral Design

Check out this sweet shot of the flowergirl working the slider!

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Jeannett and Mike enjoying their Same Day Edit!

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Sarah & Paul: The Same Day Edit

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I’m not exactly sure who Sarah and Paul know, but somehow they were able to have one of the most beautiful days for a wedding anyone could ever ask for, especially for August in Cincinnati. I remember during our initial meeting how excited they were about their wedding and then just days before the wedding we met again, this time with Paul’s family. A memory that will stick with me forever was Paul’s dad who is French, telling me that I’m an true artist, which in his awesome accent, sounded so much better than it ever had before! As if that wasn’t great enough, Paul tells me he is going to say his vows in French and I’m not sure who was more excited about that, me or Sarah. It was a stunning wedding under a perfect sky and I was so excited to create their Same Day Edit which played during dinner at their reception. Their guests absolutely loved it and I wanted to share it with you, enjoy!

Mindy & David: The Coming Attraction, Estes Park, Colorado

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Without question this is one of the most unique weddings, if not THE most unique wedding we’ve ever filmed.  Mindy and David were married at The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado.  The Stanley is full of history and is probably best known as the place that inspired Steven King to write “The Shining” and it was the perfect setting for Mindy and David’s wedding.  This was truly unlike anything I’ve ever seen and I couldn’t have asked for a cooler couple.  WOW so much attention to detail to create such a stunning event.  From the Jack Nicholson impersonator to the fortune teller and the remarkable room design by Design Works, this was definitely an event I won’t soon forget and I’m incredibly honored to have filmed it.  Many, many thanks to Mike Novelli of Rising Moon Video for spending the day with Josh and I and lending his incredible talents.  Please enjoy Mindy and David’s Coming Attraction!

The Team:

Location: The Stanley Hotel
Planner: Frosted Pink
Photographer: Matt Alberts
Event Designer: Design Works

Lauren & Seth: The Same Day Edit

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WOW! What a party! I knew going into the day that it was going to be a great one, but it was even more than I could’ve imagined. Lauren and Seth were married this past Sunday at Adath Israel and when the ceremony was over, the back wall was moved to reveal a STUNNING reception. They truly wanted to create an experience and it was one I won’t soon forget. Party on the Moon was the band and I can honestly say I’ve never seen a band rock a wedding like they did. The energy in the room was enough to power a small village and they kept everyone on the floor until their last song. Lauren and Seth wanted to surprise their guests with a Same Day Edit which is a short film of their wedding day from the preparations on to the reception and is shown on a big screen during dinner. Its an amazing experience for everyone. Their guests really enjoyed it and I wanted to share it with you. Enjoy!

The team-

Planner: Elegant Events by Elisa
Photography: Neysa Ruhl Photography
Entertainment: Party on the Moon
Floral: Ford Ellington
Makeup Artist: Brideface

Monica and David: Coming Attraction, New York City

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Monica and David’s beautiful wedding took place at the awe inspiring Guastavino’s in New York City.  When Josh and I first experienced this historic venue, we were like kids in a candy store with all the possibilities and the sheer majestic nature of the building itself.  Then to see it transformed into something that is unlike anything I’ve ever seen is beyond words. They shared their personal vows under a custom built tree in front of their friends and family who travelled far and near to experience this epic event.  After the ceremony, the room was transformed again into something even more amazing and would be the scene where they would dance the night away.   Enjoy this preview to their Feature Film.

The team:

Coordinator:  Daughter of Design

Photographer:  Belathee

Design: Hatch Creative Studio

Location: Guastavino’s

Rebecca and Daniel: The Highlight Film

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When early April weather can be more than a little wet in Cincinnati, Rebeccca and Daniel couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day. The energy in the suite as Rebecca and her bridesmaids were getting ready was so incredibly contagious, I could tell then that we were going to have an electrifying day. There were so many beautiful moments made up their day; the incredible toasts, Daniel’s reaction as Rebecca walks down the aisle, and of course the interaction between them. Rebecca and Daniel, I wish you the best as you begin your new life in Denver and I hope you enjoy these Highlights from your wedding film!

The Team:

Photography: Steph Carson
Floral and Design: Buttlewerth Florists
Entertainment: DJ Butlers
Cake: Sweetwater Bakehouse
Ceremony: St. Ursula
Reception: Hall of Mirrors

Happy Birthday Sadie!!!

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I can’t even begin to believe that its been a year since we brought our little girl into this world.  Seems just like yesterday we were driving to the hospital in total excitement, anxious to give Mya a baby sister.   Sadie Evelyn Zugelter came into our lives on June 3, 2009 at 9:28am, she not only came into our lives, she completely changed them.   Its amazing to be able to experience all the new discoveries with her like we did with Mya, but also watch as she takes on her own personality that is completely different from her big sister.  Mya is an awesome big sister too, well, most of the time.  She is kind and gentle and loves to share her ice cream or lollipop, but then there are the times when Mya plays the big sister card and tries to take a toy from her.  Sadie isn’t a push over though, she’ll grab a handful of Mya’s hair if she feels the urge, and then laugh as if she’s just gotten even.  She also loves to fake us out.  She’ll hold a toy out for us to grab and just as we’re about to get it, she whips her hand back and giggles and does it again and again.  She’s so very close to walking on her own and I can’t wait for the days when she and Mya chase Guinness around the house or run around in the backyard.  Yeah, maybe I do live a little vicariously through them in an attempt to have a second childhood, but there is no question that I’m truly a blessed man.  Sadie just turned one year old and I created a short look back on her first year.  Many thanks to my friends Steph Carson who created such an amazing maternity session.  Nancy of Brideface who was there to make by beautiful wife even more stunning, and Kortnee Kate for the awesome birth, family & cake sessions.  I really hope you enjoy this look back which was created with their amazing photos and super 8mm film.

Nicole and Andres: Enhanced Same Day Edit

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If Nicole and Andres’ wedding had a recipe, I’m sure it looked something like this- mix equal parts of energy, class, style, and family until blended smooth.  I’m not sure I’ve ever experienced a wedding quite like this and the only word that comes to mind is ‘epic’.   I knew when I met Nicole and her mother and sister that this was going to be something different that anything I had experienced before, and my senses didn’t let me down.  So many unique, personal, and even hand made details went into this event that was shared by 220 of their closest friends and family, many of whom came from out of town to witness this celebration.  Nicole and Andres had just moved here and wanted to give their guests something special at the reception that went beyond a Same Day Edit, so we created a piece that would give a little backstory to them and even spotlight some events of the week leading up to the wedding.   Many thanks to my friends at Northernlight Filmworks for driving in to help with this one!  I hope you enjoy Nicole and Andres Enhanced Same Day Edit which played during dinner at their reception this past Saturday.

The Team:

Wedding Coordinator: Viva Bella Events
Photography: Steve Lyons
Entertainment: Mark McFadden
Makeup: Brideface
Hair: Sam Hills
Cake: Maribelle Cakery
Event Design: Neil Leeson Decor Floral

Great reaction shot taken by Steve Lyons of Nicole and Andres watching their Same Day Edit.

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Ashley and Adam: Super 8 & HD Wedding Film

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One word could describe this wedding, intimate.  Without question one of the most, if not the most intimate weddings I’ve had the honor of filming.  Ashley and Adam were married in an old church that is no longer in service anymore.  The decorations were stunning, the energy was contagious, and the spirits couldn’t have been higher.  Ashley is the sister of Jessica Wallace of studio3z and I was so excited to be filming her wedding.  It truly was a magical evening full of so many distinct features such as foot washings, open mic toasts, and a post ceremony Baptism for Ashley and Adam.  I had the great pleasure of sharing the evening with Melanie and Adam of Loft 3 Photography and the super talented Katie Elfers created some of the most amazing arrangements I’ve ever seen.  I truly hope you enjoy their wedding film which is a hybrid of HD and Super 8mm film.