Jaclyn and Brian – The Whitney in Detroit, Michigan

Jaclyn and Brian exchanged their personal vows in the garden of The Whitney in Detroit, Michigan.  It’s great when you have a bride and groom who just seem to be totally in love…and you can tell just by how they look at each other. We loved the little Detroit touches they had throughout the day, such as the old style Faygo. Vendors That Rocked: Photography - Silver Thumb Photography Venue -…

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Introducing MIWeddingBlog.com

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We are excited to announce that we have started a new blog, tailored for Michigan brides and wedding professionals! You can create a new account, or log in with your Facebook account.  And once you log in, you can save your favorite posts by clicking the heart on the page.  Super great when you’re browsing around! We also have an “Ask A Pro” page where you can ask questions and…

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Jim and Madison’s Wedding Feature

When reviewing the footage for their wedding video, I stumbled across something I and many of the guests at Jim and Madison’s wedding would have missed.  Shelby captured Jim wiping tears from his eyes after Madison met him at the altar.  Such a powerful and emotional scene, it’s my favorite moment from the entire day. Some other things I also enjoyed, in no particular order: Jim and Madison’s grand entrance…loved…

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What the BLEEP is that? Episode 1

What the Bleep? We have a lot of toys in our bags, and some of them might look a little strange.  This is the first episode in our new series “What the Bleep is That?” where we will demonstrate what exactly these pieces of equipment do. Episode 1: The Slider In the this first episode, Shelby and Dan demonstrate what the dp slider is, and how we use it in…

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BDTS #3: Courtney and Mike

In this episde, Dan breaks down Courtney and Mike’s wedding feature film, this time showing how he ended their wedding video.   One of the great things about the ceremony is that we had the opportunity to shoot outside, however this has it’s challenges as well.  The wind noise from being on the docks was able to be severely lessened, and being outside really showcased the amazing venue.  Right after Courtney gets…

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Courtney and Mike’s Feature Film (Bay Harbor)

Courtney and Mike had an amazing wedding at the Bay Harbor Yacht Club.  Seeing how excited and happy Courtney was during the ceremony brings a huge smile to our faces whenever we watch it.  Dan and I had a great time earlier in the day watching the guys attempt to play volleyball on the beach, and we were lucky enough to get some great scenic shots of the beautiful beach up north….

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PB & J – A Special Thank You

Just  a special THANK YOU for being awesome. Lyrics & Music by Dru Vocals: In Peter & Julie we trust Look at all the referrals sent to us Perfect Peter, a real perfect name A baby on the way and a house you claim And the wedding, congrats, I know you did the right thing But we all know the Wii is more exciting But #1 is the new wedding…

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8 Things A Bride And Groom Can Do To Make A Better Video

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  Here’s a few ways a bride and groom can help with the production of their wedding film without affecting your wedding day. Turn down the music while you’re getting ready. It’s common for the girls to blast the latest Bruno Mars song while doing hair and make-up, but we often miss the important things being said between the bride and the bridesmaids. Talk to your family and friends.  Tell…

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MaharaniWeddings.com is a fan

Shawna, over at MaharaniWeddings.com just selected Mahvish and Jon’s trailer as their Feature Friday Film! Her description of the video was pretty powerful… “Nothing makes my heart break more than a father’s speech at his darling daughter’s wedding. Seriously, nothing. They are always SO touchingly sweet, my eyes instantly well up with tears and the waterworks begin even before he proudly says, “Welcome.”  So, when the talented team over at Style…

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PB + J’s Feature Film

Peter and Julie are a Style & Motion favorite.  We were so happy to produce their wedding video. “You know, I’ll tell ya…when I first met Peter, and he show’s up with a Tiger’s shirt, a Lions hat, nice little crucifix around his neck…and I’m thinking ‘am I getting set up for this or what?’  But the bottom line is I’ve come to know Peter and to love him, and to…

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