Rebecca and Daniel: The Highlight Film
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
Nicole and Andres: Enhanced Same Day Edit
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.
Stephanie and Adam: The Same Day Edit
Stephanie and Adam had an wedding that was beyond amazing. Despite the forecast, the rain held off long enough for them to enjoy their day with their closest friends and family. From custom jewelry Stephanie had created for each bridesmaid to the special song Adam surprised Stephanie with as their ceremony began, this was indeed their day and it was filled with so many special moments and individual touches. My friends John and Jen Moon of Northernlight Filmworks drove in from Indianapolis to help me with this wedding, and I had the awesome opportunity to work with Steph Carson again. Stephanie and Adam wanted to surprise their guests with a Same Day Edit, which is a short film of their wedding presented that evening during dinner. Its such an amazing experience and their guests truly loved it and I wanted to share it with you.
Amy + DJ: The Highlight Film
I couldn’t ask for a better wedding to start the year. Amy and DJ joined hands and lives in front of their closest friends and family members at the Cincinnati Art Museum on a chilly March day. I had the pleasure of working with DJ on a few projects over the last few years and I was really excited when he called me to film his wedding. This was a very intimate ceremony where DJ’s father was also the minister and symbolic butterflies adorned the ceremony and reception. This was more than a wedding, it was a family union and I’m very honored to have been a part of it and to share the day with my friends Kortnee and Ted of Kortnee Kate Photography. I hope you enjoy their highlight film, the soundtrack was their first dance song, but I chose to use a cover of the same song.
Jessica + Cody: The Highlight
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What a gorgeous evening for a wedding, and even better that it was New Years Eve. Jessica and Cody joined their lives in front of their closest friends and family at the amazing Drees Pavilion. I remember meeting Jessica and her mom, Susan in our studio and how excited they were to have us film their day. That energy certainly carried over to the wedding day when Josh and I walked into the room to start filming the preparations. They chose the stunning Wiedemann Hill Mansion for their photos and what an incredible place that is. Geri, Josh and myself were like kids in a candy store, the possibilities are endless! There wasn’t a single dry eye when they exchanged their personal vows to one another and I’m very honored to have been there for it all.
The Team:
Planner: Viva Bella Events
Photography: Ciulla Photography
Makeup: Molly with Brideface
Hair: Sam Hills (Salon Cherry Bomb)
Megan + Jeff: Same Day Edit
I remember meeting Megan and Jeff several months ago to talk about their wedding at the Hall of Mirrors and bringing up the Same Day Edit and at the time, they weren’t sure it was something they wanted to do. I’m SO glad they changed their minds and from their emails, they’re equally glad! This is what Megan wrote in an email after the wedding, “Everyone was freaking out and telling me it was like an episode trailer for “The Hills” on MTV. You and Josh did such an amazing job. You are so talented and basically made the wedding night with the same day edit. Do you remember when we were considering not having it? I’m so glad we did!” As if that wasn’t sweet enough, Jeff sends this email, “I know Megan already thanked you but I wanted to personally let you know how much I appreciated everything you did for us this past weekend. The “Same Day Edit” blew my mind and was a very special moment for me at our wedding. You are a true artist when it comes to your work and I can tell you truly love what you do. The “SDE” was the talk of the party…” Emails like that make a bad day good and a good day even better! I wanted to try something different here and really focus on the vows they had personally written to each other. I really hope you enjoy Megan and Jeff’s Same Day Edit which played during dinner at their reception! Many thanks to Mr. Steve Lyons for the awesome reactions shots!
Planner: i-do weddings & events
Photography: Steve Lyons
Hair: Sam Hills
Make up: Nancy with Brideface
Florist: Kevin Ford
Ronald McDonald House
When I was approached to produce a film for the Ronald McDonald House, I had no idea of the journey this production would take me. Prior to this, my knowledge of the Ronald McDonald House was minimal, I didn’t know its mission or the stories of those it has helped in the past 27 years. It truly is an oasis of happiness for families going through one of the most difficult times one could ever go through. It is a place of support, love, and friendship where families from all over the world live under one roof while their children are receiving life saving treatments right next door. To see children who are receiving cancer treatments or organ transplants and all they want to do is be a kid and play with other children is indescribable and reminds me of how incredibly blessed I am. I will be forever grateful to have had this opportunity and I know from this experience, I will continue to give back to such an amazing organization that has helped countless families through the years. For more information on the Ronald McDonald House, please visit their website. I hope you enjoy this film I created for them, which played at their annual gala this past Saturday night.
Kristin + Mark: Coming Attraction
It would be difficult to ask for a better day. From the preparations at her uncle’s beautiful home to the reception at The Phoenix that evening, everything was under a stunning sky. The weather was perfect, the leaves had just started to change, I swear Kristin and Mark have connections somewhere to get a day like that! It was definitely a unique day too. Kristin and Mark didn’t want to see each other before the ceremony, but were having their pre ceremony photos taken at the same time, in the same place, her uncle’s home. They even wanted to ride to the ceremony together, but still didn’t want to see each other first. I suggested they wear blindfolds and even sit next to each other in the limo bus. They loved it and even added to it by bringing along some heart shaped glasses to wear on top of the blindfolds, just to be sure. They had a blast with it all, and even though they sat next to each other on the bus, holding hands, they still never saw each other until she walked down the aisle! The very talented Steve Lyons was there as well capturing each moment and was incredible to work with. It was a perfect day for the start of their lives together. I hope you enjoy their Coming Attraction Trailer!
Erin + Adam: Coming Attraction
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In a week of pouring rain, Erin and Adam somehow had one of the most beautiful days for a wedding. This storybook wedding started in Hyde Park and wrapped up at the Taft Museum of Art where Erin and Adam’s closest friends and family members celebrated their new beginning. Erin was so much fun! She even asked where my Chucks were, hoping I’d wear them that day. As if that wasn’t cool enough, she even was thinking of the sweet dress shot before I even arrived! I knew then, this was going to be an incredible event. I had the pleasure of working with the amazing Robert White for the first time and I’m certainly looking forward to the next time. Erin and her bridesmaids couldn’t have looked better thanks to the artistic talents of Nancy at Brideface and the incomparable Jen Nally. The always awesome DJ Toad made sure all the chairs were empty and the dance floor packed as their guests danced long into the night. This is just a preview of their film and I hope you enjoy it!
Shannon + John: The Same Day Edit
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You simply could not have picked a better day for a wedding. Not only was the weather perfect, EVERYTHING was perfect. Shannon and John joined their lives in front of their closest friends and family and I’m incredibly honored to have been a part of it and to share their story with everyone. The energy was absolutely incredible and from getting to know them over the last couple of months I could really feel it escalate as their wedding got closer. Shannon and her bridesmaids were so awesome during preparations that morning, and John and his groomsmen were having the time of their lives starting with lunch at Behle Street Cafe, good good times! Dawn Dagenbach and her incredible team made the day flow with ease, and my rockstar photography friends Kortnee + Ted, were amazing to work with as always! After the ceremony the party kicked off at Cincinnati’s Union Terminal, which was absolutely stunning, the perfect location for a celebration. I was so excited when Shannon + John chose a Same Day Edit, they are always so much fun to produce and the reaction from the guests is always one of disbelief. They can’t believe they’re watching a highlight from that very day. They are taken on a journey and are able to see the preparations, the photo shoot, the ceremony and even parts of the reception that just happened a couple hours or minutes ago. This was no exception. Their guests loved it and I really hope you do too!
