This is one of those weddings where I kinda don't know where to start, it was just so great. I guess I should start with the bride and groom: these two are awesome. First off- super sweet and willing to try anything. I'd ask Cace to do a little something and he'd cheerfully say, "Yeah, sure! Whatever you want!!" Dream groom for me. And dream groom for Melissa I'm sure. He was so happy he was borderline giddy, especially right after the ceremony when he couldn't stop laughing. It's obvious these two are smitten with each other, and perfect for each other.
For your enjoyment, here is their highlights montage:
Melissa was ravishing in her dress. Oh, the dress. When I saw it, my first reaction was, "I want it!" which is entirely ridiculous. But the texture and glow of the fabric, the poofy flower under the bust, the unique cut, plus the veil and flower in her hair...gorgeous! It was a perfect centerpiece to the "look" of the day- rustic country done with lavish elegance. Passionflower Designs executed the theme and did such an overwhelming job tying it all together. There were so many details; I want to share some of them with you:
- You saw her programs and a favor in my recent video post.
- The altar was decorated with dozens and dozens of candles, so it looked liked fireflies twinkling up there among the flowers during the ceremony.
- There were groupings of paper cut-out birds tied to twine dangling from the reception tent. Plus small round glass vases with single flowers in them. Plus a huge "chandelier" hanging over the dance floor decorated with candles and flowers.
- The cake table was beautiful: a scrolled rusty-metal cake stand, and pretty fabric overlaid with a paper tablecloth with butterfly cut-outs in it, plus silverware in the shape of branches.
- The groom's cake was actually several bundt cakes in the barn, in the same room with the espresso bar and classical guitarists.
- They created a sign post that they put outside that pointed the way to "dancing", "java", "Waco" etc.
- On two walls were strings of photographs of Melissa and Cace and their friends and family.
- Also in the barn there were small tables with lampshades suspended from the ceiling over the floral centerpieces.
- Outside of the tent they created yet another eating area by building a maypole-like structure out of poles and lights, and setting up tables underneath the warm glow.
- The table settings in the tent were amazing: flowers surrounded by ceramic candle holders and votives, green glasses, table numbers made out of branches, wire, and moss, stylish green chargers topped with mini bird's nests filled with aqua Jordan Almonds, and my perhaps my favorite detail: large chilled S. Pellegrino water bottles, with a bottle opener and cork tied to the neck with string. Seriously, can you say "Attention to detail?!?"
I enjoy the aesthetics of weddings and like to share these things with my readers so that they might be inspired for their own event. I know that weddings aren't about the details- it's about celebrating a new life together. It's the memories made: the laughter, rituals, kisses, music and singing, words spoken, the culmination of dreams, and the creation of a happy new family.
And if you still want more, you can watch their feature length film:
And in case you missed it before, you can check out their trailer here.
Melissa said, "WOW! Cace and I were pleasantly surprised to find your package on our doorstep this week. From the amazing packaging to the deleted scenes, we were so impressed with your work. Thank you sooo much for such a gift. As we watched we laughed, we cried (with joy!), and were perfectly reminded of what a special day that was. We have been enjoying married life sooo much. We are so happy to feel like we are constantly falling more in love with one another and your beautiful video added to this even more. THANK YOU! I can't say thank you enough!
It was amazing and we can't wait to show our friends and family! It was so special and you captured every moment. We are so happy and thankful.
God has given you an amazing gift of capturing such special moments in such a creative way. Thank you again for sharing your gift with us.
THANKS AGAIN.. and WOW!"
Coordinator: Pam Gosschalk, gosschalk@sbcglobal.net
Photographer: Sam Smead
Church: First Baptist Longview
Reception: Flying Feathers Ranch
Band: Downtown Fever, Dallas
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Shannon & Jason's Super 8 Feature Film | Houston, Texas
You've seen their highlights, and now you can watch Shannon and Jason's feature-length wedding film, shot entirely in Super 8. It has such a different vibe than a video feature, and I must say, I'm quite in love with it!
Shannon said, "It was beautiful. Such fun to see some of the moments that we missed the first time around! And, it was pretty darn funny to see the friends and family interviews - people got funnier and funnier as the night went on!
Great music selections - loved them! All in all, it was great fun and we just loved it. I'm actually most looking forward to forgetting all about the wedding, the video, all of it and then one day - maybe down the line when we have kids :) - pulling it out to watch all over again! I suspect, however, that I won't be able to forget and that we'll be watching every anniversary for quite a while!
Thank you!!!! Amazing work and such fun taking a Super 8 adventure together! Thanks for your all around awesomeness!"
Well thank you, Shannon and Jason!
Shannon said, "It was beautiful. Such fun to see some of the moments that we missed the first time around! And, it was pretty darn funny to see the friends and family interviews - people got funnier and funnier as the night went on!
Great music selections - loved them! All in all, it was great fun and we just loved it. I'm actually most looking forward to forgetting all about the wedding, the video, all of it and then one day - maybe down the line when we have kids :) - pulling it out to watch all over again! I suspect, however, that I won't be able to forget and that we'll be watching every anniversary for quite a while!
Thank you!!!! Amazing work and such fun taking a Super 8 adventure together! Thanks for your all around awesomeness!"
Well thank you, Shannon and Jason!
Friday, August 6, 2010
Marissa & John Wedding Video | Longview, Texas
Marissa and John were married at a beautiful ceremony at Trinity Episcopal Church in Longview, then danced the night away at a rockin' reception at Pinecrest Country Club. We put together this short trailer for them, which features The Spazmatics, a super fun 80's cover band.
Church: Trinity Episcopal, Longview
Reception: Pinecrest Country Club, Longview
Photographer: Brandi Burkett, Tyler
Band: The Spazmatics, Austin
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Invitations & Programs From Three Weddings
I have gathered up some wonderful paper products from three recent weddings and wanted to share them with you here. First we have Kelsey and Sean's invitation, which was created by Curious & Company. You can read more about the invites here. Next you'll see Shannon and Jason's invitation suite designed by Hello! Lucky, and also their program which was designed by Emily Kehe and then printed at Kinko's. And lastly we have Melissa and Cace's fab program and a few favors.
Enjoy!
Monday, July 19, 2010
Flawless Face Make-Up Tips
Today I have a guest blog post from Sarah, an aesthitician. She's sharing some tips on how to work with your skin and make-up to achieve the best look for videos and photos. And to read about my own experience and tips with make-up, check out my post on the topic.
Your wedding video and photos hold some of the happiest memories of a lifetime, so be sure you consider all the angles when preparing to be filmed and photographed on the big day.
In the weeks and months leading up to the wedding…
Plan your procedures ahead- it’s easy to get caught up in the craziness of tastings, fittings and appointments and forget to schedule facial treatments until the last minute. Don’t be tempted to get microdermabrasion or chemical peels within at least a month of the event, depending on the exact type of laser or peel. Laser resurfacing "heals within days and normal color returns within a few weeks- if that long" according to Dr. Edward Lack (Chicago liposuction). Even a simple facial shouldn't be considered in the last few days leading up. Call well ahead of time and discuss this with the technician.
Practice good skin health- stay hydrated and eat healthfully leading up to the event. Don’t try new skincare products, or anything that may irritate your skin. Anticipate your skin’s history, and treat it accordingly depending on changes your skin may experience in the climate or weather that’s expected at the venue.
(Angela Duncan Photography)
For the big day…
Start with a good base- be sure that your foundation is the right color and formulation for your skin. You may feel like you should use a heavy cream or stick foundation since you’re being photographed, but heavier formulas will look caked on and are more likely leave a line of demarcation around the neck and hairline that’s tougher to blend away. Just stick with the liquid or powder that works for you, and be sure it’s properly matched to your color. No one wants to look washed out, but it can also age you a bit if your base is too dark for you. Color correcting concealers, like green or yellow for redness, and peach or yellow for undereye circles are a much better choice than simply layering on more makeup. Remember that redness will be easily picked up in photographs so take care to balance that out, and stay away from more pink based foundations.
Avoid the shiny look- glitter will reflect too much on camera, and shouldn’t be worn to a nice event like a wedding anyway. Radiance-enhancing or shimmery foundations make faces look too slick and shiny for photos, so if you must, only keep the sheen on cheekbones and the cupid’s bow for highlighting purposes. Always finish the t-zone with powder, which is especially important to balance any highlighting applied. If you know you’re more oily, pop pressed powder in your bag so that you stay shine free.
The eyes have it- keep in mind that darker eyeshadows and heavy liner make eyes look smaller. A matte or pearl shadow formula will be universally flattering and especially in warm, earthy tones. To keep eyes looking big and bright, highlight the inner corners and brow bone with an off-white, light pink or pale gold shadow or crayon. The older you are, the more important it is to stay fast to the no shimmer rule, as it tends to bring attention to fine lines. Black eyeliner can also look too harsh for older women (same goes for liquid liner) and fair blondes are more suited for eyeliner and mascara in the brown tones. Don’t forget to make sure brows are properly framing the face- everyone looks better and younger with defined brows. Fill the arches with powder or if using a pencil, blend with a brush. Brow color and size are important considerations here, so don’t forget to use a light hand and blend.
Consider your venue and lighting- do take the time to stop and think about if the event/ photos will be taking place indoors or out, and at what time of day. Indoor photos will be taken with flash, so it’s important to use powder to combat shine and to also be sure foundation is matched well. If outdoors, soften makeup a bit as it can easily look too heavy or harsh. Also, adjust your makeup look for more formal locations, and later times in the evening. When considering these factors, you will want to use more color and definition over simply adding more makeup.
Keeping these ideas in mind, remember its always most important to look like yourself and feel comfortable on your wedding day. These techniques will help ensure you look flawless both in person and in your video and photographs for years to come.
Content provided by Sarah Logan on behalf of ASI (beauty schools, NY). It offers aesthetic certification classes and specialized coursework in microdermabrasion certification and paramedical esthetics.
Your wedding video and photos hold some of the happiest memories of a lifetime, so be sure you consider all the angles when preparing to be filmed and photographed on the big day.
In the weeks and months leading up to the wedding…
Plan your procedures ahead- it’s easy to get caught up in the craziness of tastings, fittings and appointments and forget to schedule facial treatments until the last minute. Don’t be tempted to get microdermabrasion or chemical peels within at least a month of the event, depending on the exact type of laser or peel. Laser resurfacing "heals within days and normal color returns within a few weeks- if that long" according to Dr. Edward Lack (Chicago liposuction). Even a simple facial shouldn't be considered in the last few days leading up. Call well ahead of time and discuss this with the technician.
Practice good skin health- stay hydrated and eat healthfully leading up to the event. Don’t try new skincare products, or anything that may irritate your skin. Anticipate your skin’s history, and treat it accordingly depending on changes your skin may experience in the climate or weather that’s expected at the venue.
(Angela Duncan Photography)
For the big day…
Start with a good base- be sure that your foundation is the right color and formulation for your skin. You may feel like you should use a heavy cream or stick foundation since you’re being photographed, but heavier formulas will look caked on and are more likely leave a line of demarcation around the neck and hairline that’s tougher to blend away. Just stick with the liquid or powder that works for you, and be sure it’s properly matched to your color. No one wants to look washed out, but it can also age you a bit if your base is too dark for you. Color correcting concealers, like green or yellow for redness, and peach or yellow for undereye circles are a much better choice than simply layering on more makeup. Remember that redness will be easily picked up in photographs so take care to balance that out, and stay away from more pink based foundations.
Avoid the shiny look- glitter will reflect too much on camera, and shouldn’t be worn to a nice event like a wedding anyway. Radiance-enhancing or shimmery foundations make faces look too slick and shiny for photos, so if you must, only keep the sheen on cheekbones and the cupid’s bow for highlighting purposes. Always finish the t-zone with powder, which is especially important to balance any highlighting applied. If you know you’re more oily, pop pressed powder in your bag so that you stay shine free.
The eyes have it- keep in mind that darker eyeshadows and heavy liner make eyes look smaller. A matte or pearl shadow formula will be universally flattering and especially in warm, earthy tones. To keep eyes looking big and bright, highlight the inner corners and brow bone with an off-white, light pink or pale gold shadow or crayon. The older you are, the more important it is to stay fast to the no shimmer rule, as it tends to bring attention to fine lines. Black eyeliner can also look too harsh for older women (same goes for liquid liner) and fair blondes are more suited for eyeliner and mascara in the brown tones. Don’t forget to make sure brows are properly framing the face- everyone looks better and younger with defined brows. Fill the arches with powder or if using a pencil, blend with a brush. Brow color and size are important considerations here, so don’t forget to use a light hand and blend.
Consider your venue and lighting- do take the time to stop and think about if the event/ photos will be taking place indoors or out, and at what time of day. Indoor photos will be taken with flash, so it’s important to use powder to combat shine and to also be sure foundation is matched well. If outdoors, soften makeup a bit as it can easily look too heavy or harsh. Also, adjust your makeup look for more formal locations, and later times in the evening. When considering these factors, you will want to use more color and definition over simply adding more makeup.
Keeping these ideas in mind, remember its always most important to look like yourself and feel comfortable on your wedding day. These techniques will help ensure you look flawless both in person and in your video and photographs for years to come.
Content provided by Sarah Logan on behalf of ASI (beauty schools, NY). It offers aesthetic certification classes and specialized coursework in microdermabrasion certification and paramedical esthetics.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Kelsey & Sean's Feature Wedding Video | Dallas, Texas
You've seen their trailer, now you get to watch Kelsey (aka Mrs. Frozen Yogurt) and Sean's feature length video! Enjoy the beautiful day as it unfolded.
Kelsey said, "We got our video yesterday and we love it!! We were SO happy; thank you so much! Since then I've already watched it about 3 times, and called and texted my friends to remind them about funny stuff that happened at the wedding. Thank you so much for letting us relive that. It's wonderful. :) I was reminded of how happy I felt that day and that's a great feeling. And, the way it's packaged is awesome! "
Kelsey said, "We got our video yesterday and we love it!! We were SO happy; thank you so much! Since then I've already watched it about 3 times, and called and texted my friends to remind them about funny stuff that happened at the wedding. Thank you so much for letting us relive that. It's wonderful. :) I was reminded of how happy I felt that day and that's a great feeling. And, the way it's packaged is awesome! "
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Shannon & Jason's Super 8 Wedding Highlights | Houston, Texas
Ni hao, y'all!
That was the greeting du jour at Shannon and Jason's wedding, which celebrated the uniting of two folks with very different heritages- Shannon grew up in Texas, while Jason was born in China. The event took place at the family's ranch outside of Houston, where Shannon spent most of her childhood. It was a very festive, colorful affair, with a Mexican fiesta theme. The night before and morning of the wedding brought sheets and sheets of rain, but things cleared up beautifully in time for photos. We started out with the sweet first look on the old railroad trail, then moved out into the field of yellow flowers for the gorgeous photo session. The guests were then escorted by horse-drawn carriages to the ceremony, which was originally meant to take place next to a river but was moved under a tent by the the rain.
The tent was decorated with hanging paper lanterns and birds, flowers, and cut-paper flags. The couples' siblings served as attendants, officiants, and readers, and Shannon and Jason recited super sweet and funny vows to each other. There was an interlude in the middle of the proceedings when the guests were asked to toss a handful of wildflower seeds out into the grass, to serve as a reminder in the years to come of the special occasion. I loved that because it made everything seem less formal and more communal.
After the ceremony and family photos, everyone headed to the barn for the cocktail hour. A mariachi band serenaded everyone while they enjoyed margaritas and an avocado bar. Then a guest from each table was invited to have a whack at a pinata, and the team whose pinata burst first got to start in on the buffet! How fun is that? So ensued a fajita dinner, wedding cake and tres leches for dessert, and dancing under lighted lanterns. After their "getaway" everyone retired to the big bonfire, where I presume stories were told late into the night.
It really was a wonderful wedding hosted by a wonderfully sweet couple. Check out the highlights Brent and I put together for them to show at their reception in Hong Kong. The entire wedding was filmed in Super 8 and I had so much great stuff to choose from, it was hard to make it less than four minutes long!
Photographer: The Nichols
Coordinator: Aimee Capra, Clink Events
Catering: Pappas
String Quartet: Divisi Strings
Mariachi Band: Mariachi Viajeros
DJ: Groove Labs
Flowers: purchased from Billabong Fresh Flowers; arranged by cousin
Invitations: Hello!Lucky
Hairpiece: flower fascinator made by the bride; veil from Etsy
Hairpiece: flower fascinator made by the bride; veil from Etsy
Shannon said, "I hope this video will be as much a family memento and ranch keepsake as it is a record of the wedding itself. Even the highlights already did an AMAZING job of that - thank you. I've had so many people tell me that they cried watching it. Including people I barely know - so you guys captured some core emotions that universally resonate with everyone..."
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