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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The UrbanKris Experience

We met DJ UrbanKris and his fiance, the gifted wedding photographer Stela, at Jason and Krystina’s wedding. First thing I noticed when we worked with him is the fact that he is consistently asking anyone and everyone if they need anything or if there is something he can do in order to make the reception go better. It’s so great working together with another person who understands we’re all there for…

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BDTS Episode 2: Peter and Julie

Dan explains some of the thought that goes into the editing process of our wedding features. This episode we break down Peter and Julie’s wedding feature.   We are going to be breaking down Peter and Julie’s feature today.  The reason I chose this one is because of the huge emphasis on audio.  I really wanted to keep a straight forward story on it, so I thought it was a…

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Winner, Winner, Pizza Dinner

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We were blessed to receive a couple awards from Michigan Video Association last night! Best Same Day Edit   Best Concept Film  

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BDTS Episode 1: Mahvish and Jon’s Intro

In our first ever episode of Breaking Down The Scene we are going to break down the edit sequence of Mahvish and Jon’s rehearsal dinner, the first day of a three day wedding. Dan explains some of the thought that goes into the editing process of our wedding features.

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Lauren and Kraig’s wedding trailer (Indianapolis)

Congratulations to my cousin Lauren and her amazing husband Kraig!   They’ve been together so long, I can barely remember a family get together without Kraig being there. Vendors that rocked: Photography – Jamie Sanger Venue – Hawthorn’s Country Club

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Hold The Cheese [Jim and Madison’s Same Day Edit)

When Jim and Madison talked to us about doing their wedding video, they had one request: no cheesy poses.  Done. Congratulations! P.S. This is the fourth wedding Peter & Julie has been in that we’ve done a same day edit for.  Peter was an usher for Wendy & Chris, a groom, an usher for Jason & Kristina, and an usher for Jim & Madison.   Vendors That Rocked: Reception Venue…

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Caitlin and Evan’s wedding trailer (Castle Farms)

Caitlin and Evan were married outdoors at Castle Farms in Charlevoix, Michigan last weekend, and it was absolutely stunning. Caitlin and her father arrived in a sweet Model T car, which was totally awesome!  Even though we didn’t get to meet Evan before the wedding, he very quickly became comfortable with us.  While training at the naval academy, Evan was lucky to have James (more on this in the trailer) to keep…

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