This was my first wedding of the year and my first time ever filming a wedding at Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville, Michigan – and it was spectacular.
When Ryan the groom reached out to us at first, there were talks of Go-Pros, helicopters, and mountains (oh my!) While we all decided not to go the helicopter route (this time), we decided to stick to some good ole fashioned epic storytelling and we have this gorgeous little piece to hold everyone over until their final film is finished later this summer.
Emily and Ryan – thanks for being so great. Congratulations!
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Nasseem and John are the perfect example of couples we love to film. Fun, stylish, down to earth, and super in love. We also have a special affinity for couples who love Detroit as much as we do. Their wedding, set at The Whitney – a 52 room 1890′s manion in the historic district of Detroit – was the perfect compliment to such a classy and timeless couple.
There are so many funny moments in this film! As the editor for this piece I found myself cracking up quite a bit throughout the editing process, which makes my job extra fun. These two will go down as one of my favorite couples from 2012 for sure.
All the best to Nasseem and John, and thanks for making our jobs easy. :)
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“When we were about 4 years old, Oren declared he was gonna be a doctor, he was gonna drive a Porsche, and he was gonna marry a hottie.” Well it turns out Oren became a doctor, he got his Porsche, and on Sept. 8, 2012, he married his hottie.
My favorite thing about editing this film was the mixture of beauty with the way the event was set up, along with lots of love with what seems like such a tight-knit family, and plenty of moments of laughter. It’s like the quintessential perfect wedding day. I also love all the history and tradition in the Jewish weddings we film, as told through the Rabbi’s message during the ceremony. Really makes you see a wedding for what it is: something so much more than just 2 people spending the rest of their lives together, but an event that is connected to a thousands of years of history and tradition, and meaning.
This is the Main Feature of Meredith + Oren. Hopefully you enjoy it as much as we do.
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I couldn’t help but have a huge smile plastered across my face while watching this video, as Emily and Tom’s wedding is filled to the brim with the things I love most. Not only did they host an insanely classy and chic affair that showcases lavish design, mouth-watering cuisine, and a gorgeous gown (those ruffles!), but when you immerse yourself in their day, the emotion and love they share for each other and their families is as tangible as the bride’s love bracelets and the 150 Cinnabon cake dedicated to the bride’s sister (and Maid of Honor), Natalie.
I’ve always had a soft spot in my heart for childhood sweethearts tying the knot, and after 14 years this couple is most definitely still young at heart, strong in spirit. From the joy reflected in their parents’ eyes to the heartfelt toasts given by their siblings, it’s clear that they’ve cultivated a community of love that’s reflected in a celebration that holds family, love, and joy to the utmost importance.
Be prepared to see the non-stop day of lovely chock full of so much sweetness from this couple!
- Holly
Venue: The Reserve
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We are really excited to introduce again – but in a completely different capacity: Holly. I’m sure you remember Holly from Holly + Peter’s Wedding Film.
In need of a creative outlet, Holly Huang was thrilled to start writing for the Epic Motion team in 2013. Holly has earned degrees from Kalamazoo College and the University of Michigan (Go Blue!), and also studied abroad in Aberdeen, Scotland. By day, Holly works as a researcher at U of M, and for the past eight years her experience in a laboratory has laid the foundation for her organizational skills and attention to detail.
Holly fell in love with the world of weddings when she planned her own nuptials. She enjoyed every minute of the process, and even chronicled her experience on the popular wedding blog Weddingbee. She adores seeing couples create a personalized wedding day that is reflective of their unique relationship and style. When she’s not working or writing, Holly is passionate about traveling and experiencing different cultures, food, fashion, and interior design. Her favorite past-time, though, is spending time with her husband and their two cats.
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Marisa and David’s wedding was super duper fun… I mean… Mega 80′s?!? Come on! I had a hard time filming once the band started. The honest truth is that I had a hard time filming without singing loudly into my camera once the band started.
I’d like to make a formal apology to John who edited this film. I’m no Jon Bon Jovi, but who doesn’t want to live on a prayer?
Back to the wedding… it was beautiful… the speeches, the family, friends, Blaine, Carolyn, the Westin… everything. It was great. I’m so thankful to have gotten to know Marisa and David and share their story.
“Love begets love.” It’s so true… and I’m so excited for you both and your new adventure and wish you much love always.
Venue: Westin Book Cadillac // Wedding Coordinator: Carolyn Heffner and The China Closet // Photographer: Blaine Siesser Photography // Entertainment: Mega 80′s Band
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This was one of our favorites from 2012: The Palmer House Hotel in Chicago. The wedding of Lisa and Vinay. Enough said. Oh – and we are so thankful to have been a part of this amazing extravaganza.
Event Design: LOLA Event Productions // Photography: Jen Lynn Photography (and Dustin!) // Venue: Palmer House Hotel
Not sure if you saw it, but here’s the clip of Vinay and his groomsmen stuck in the Palmer House elevator:
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This is a story of family, faith, and friendship. Yes – three F’s (that wasn’t really intentional. sort of.) The laughter on the wedding day came from a place of deep love – the “super sonic” kind that Francis’ sister refers to. These are the kinds of people whose stories we love to tell.
Venue: Royal Park Hotel // Photographer: Bella Uno // Coordinator: Purple Clover Events
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by John on February 22, 2013
As event filmmakers know all too well, there are about a thousand things that can possibly go wrong on a shoot. There are no do-overs, and you have to do whatever necessary (within reason) to get the shots.
As we also know all too well – otherwise it wouldn’t be a running joke – sometimes we’re having to work around Uncle Bob with his Handicam who either doesn’t know, or doesn’t care that professional filmmakers were hired to capture everything so that he can sit back and just attend (and enjoy) the wedding.
But what do you do when virtually the WHOLE FAMILY wants to capture their version of the day (and they’re not shy about it either)? You laugh, and make a story out of it.
I will never forget how many people wielding cameras ranging from smartphones to thousands of dollars worth of DSLR gear were in attendance at Marites + GJ’s wedding. They were all SO excited about this occasion (rightfully so of course) and they were climbing over each other (and us) to each get their shots.
Filmmakers and photographers alike tend to face this scenario with such negativity. But if there’s one thing I learned from embracing this occurance, it’s that no matter how much you make your presence known, how much you capture, or how good you capture everything, many guests at a wedding don’t care so much about your perspective; they care about theirs. They want to remember each moment through their own individual lenses, and that is what makes the whole experience that much more special for them. They don’t want to just be passive guests. They want to be active participants in sharing memories. We, as professionals, need to respect that not only because the wedding is not about you and your work, but also because if you shoot with tunnel vision on the bride and groom, you will miss what’s happening around you. You miss out on a chance to capture the way that the guests are responding to the moment, which can add so much life to a piece.
So embrace those moments when you can, and if it’s happening a lot, as the old saying goes; “if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em’. Consider embedding those people into the story who feel the need to capture all their own video or photography, to show just how loved the couple is by their family and friends.
Check out how we did just this, with our Vignette of Marites + GJ:
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Who wants a rehearsal dinner video? Well – can you think of the last rehearsal dinner you were at? My guess is there was tons of laughing, lots of crying, and an overall really good feeling.
The Rehearsal Gets Overlooked. It Shouldn’t.
Because most everyone is looking forward to – and meticulously planning for the actual wedding day – the rehearsal often gets overlooked. But this is typically the first time that most of the major stakeholders in the bride and groom’s lives are all together to reflect on and make speeches to (and about) the bride and groom-to-be.
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