Heather & Gregg, The Hotel Marlowe

Heather and Gregg were one of the most genuine couples I had the pleasure to film!
They were married in The Hotel Marlowe located in Cambridge, MA!

Their ceremony was officiated by a good friend of theirs and they wanted to make sure to incorporate some Jewish traditions, especially the "breaking of the glass." What I was MOST impressed with, though, was the sincerity of their vows to each other. In the full version, you can hear Gregg promise to "make your favorite dinners," how totally genuine can you get? ( I wish my husband had promised that to me! HA!)

In this highlight piece, you may not catch that portion of their vows, but you will hear the importance of the wedding video. So many people at Gregg and Heather's wedding said soo many thoughtful things, it is precious to have a memory like this, for now and for the future!
Enjoy!

"We Love Block Island..."

... is the phrase you would hear spontaneously throughout Amanda & Ed's wedding day! The DJ voted their wedding his all time favorite of the year!

A beautiful day, wonderful friends and family and just the perfect spot, The Spring House on Block Island! John Fuller was their photographer and I am sure he got some fabulous shots throughout the day!

Amanda and Ed been waiting patiently for the full length production and it's on it's way! In the meantime, here is the highlight reel! Enjoy!

Not Just Weddings...

OMG -
Can I please tell you how cool my job is??

About 2 years ago, Amber and Rob came to me for a simple photo montage of their childhood and dating images to make a slideshow DVD for them to play at their wedding. Well, at this time, I had been introduced to the Same-Day-Edit (I call it the Instant Film) and I asked Amber and Rob to let me "experiment" on them to see if I could pull it off... Well, we did it - and it not only got an overwhelming response both for Amber and Rob at the wedding, but for thier guests as well. ( Amber told me that friends and family are STILL talking about it .. here is an archived link if you want to peek at my first "eva" Instant Film - http://www.myepvideo.com/fle/1292006.htm Needless to say, Amber and Rob believed in me and WFD to pull of the most incredible film to hit a wedding! And, now that I have had a taste for the Instant Film, that is really all I would like to do!

I digress, my point of this post is to let you all know that at WFD, we are here for the long run, and one of my favorite parts of my incredible job is that I get to connect with your family in such a meaningful way.

Amber and Rob have been married for over 2 years now, and they came to me recently to pull together the images of the 40 year marriage of Amber's Mom and Dad. They are having a fabulous celebration on May 17th ( shh- dont tell - it's a secret!)

Here is the Digital Scrapbook they will be showing on the Projection Screen on Saturday! Enjoy!


Digital Scrapbook DVD's are great for anniversaries, graduations and to showcase at your wedding... just don't forget to add the Instant Film to your wedding DVD for a phenomenal presentation!

Angela & Ryan - Highlights

When I called Angela to let her know her film was near completion, I asked her how she was... she said "Awesome, I am soo completely happy, life couldn't be better!" How great is that - she made my day! Married to the nicest guy - and both so happy to just be together!

Here is Angela & Ryan's highlight reel from their wedding day...

Budget Tip of the Week: The Candy Station!

YUMMY! That is the best adjective to describe this! A Candy Station can be fun and sophisticated and save you so much over the drowned out "Chocolate Fountain."

Your guests will enjoy the wafting sweetness of your Candy Buffet and you have so many choices.

From Easy: Get some cute jars and containers ( my fav place - The Christmas Tree Shop - find one near you! ) and fill it with your favorite candies! I love the Kittery Outlets in Maine - and if you haven't discovered Yummies! yet - you have to visit over the summer.

To Sophisticated: Go all out! Match your invitations to your favor boxes and name tags
for guests to fill and munch. Find your candy colors to match at Candy Favorites! Even find the perfect scoops at Scoops-scoops!

Keep checking the WFD blog for tips - or sign up for our monthly newsletter for the lastest in tips, recipes and great finds!

A Same Day Edit at The Taj in Boston!

A Change of Pace!

What a great wedding.. and it wasn't even for WFD!

This past weekend I was given the opportunity to work with Jen & Liz from FairyTale Productions at www.ftpweddings.com It was such a blast to work with two more talented women in the wedding film industry! ( Not that I want to promote my "competition" - but these chics are cool!)

The best part of the wedding was the Same Day Edit. A Same Day Edit - is just that... while capturing all of the moments during your wedding day - the editor from your film team is "behind closed doors" working diligently on your wedding highlights so you can view all the very best parts of your wedding day sometime on the big screen during your reception!

Here at WFD, we have done Same Day Edits, and personally, I would do this at every wedding!
The planning of your wedding is soo drawn out - but when it comes to the day it is sooo fast-paced.. it's hard to believe that it has happened soo quickly! The Same Day Edit allows you to literally STOP for 5-10 minutes during your reception and reflect on the day! Not only does a Same Day Edit bring a flood of emotions to the surface, but it is a powerful presentation for your friends and family to watch as well!

So, it was really interesting to be on another side of a Same Day Edit this weekend. Not really a guest, not really the hired film company, but I was able to see the power of a Same Day Edit for myself from a new perspective, and still, I am blown away by it every time!

Many brides have booked us to film their Same Day Edit for 2008!
Call or e-mail today to book a Same Day Edit for your wedding or leave a comment about a Same Day Edit you have seen!

Ashlee & Paul - a trailer to their full length production.

Ashlee & Paul have been patiently awaiting the arrival of their full length production.
While the edit is still underway - I wanted to tempt their cinematic tastebuds with this trailer of their wedding! Enjoy!
Sheila.

Block Island Spring House

Lauren and Tom were married in August on Block Island at the Spring House!
It was a misty day on the Island, just perfect for photos. John Fuller was on hand for the photographs. He is just a great photographer, laid back and casual, making you feel like a family member is there with you. Of course I was there from Wedding Film Design to capture every fleeting moment and you can watch the highlights of the day right here! Enjoy.

and if you love it - leave a comment below for Lauren and Tom!

Natalie & Joe!

Natalie and Joe are a great couple. Both are hard working and sincere people.
We got together before their wedding day to film their Engagement Journal and they took me out to dinner at a Portuguese restaurant that they frequent! What a treat! YUM! Thanks again guys!

Well, after a wonderful wedding day, an Encore Presentation (same-day-edit) Joe and Natalie's wedding highlights are reveiled! Enjoy!

Jessica & Morgan's Save The Date DVD

I love to be able to make something unique for a client and when I talked to Jessica about Save the Date and DVD invitations we both got excited! Below is the media portion of Jessica's Save the Date DVD (what her guests will view when they put the mini-DVD in their player! )

Jessica and Morgan now have a creative Save the Date invitation to get her guests "in the mood" for her upcoming wedding!

Lana & Ilya! They know how to have fun!

Lana is not only beautiful, but witty and a fantastic dancer!
(She taught Ilya everything he knows about dancing!)

I wanted to post not only Lana & Ilya's highlight reel but also their dance montage.

Also pictured is their design of their Pocket Video (a CD the size of a credit card, so you can keep your wedding highlights with you whereever you are! )

Enjoy!

Sheila

Highlight Reel!

Lana & Ilya's Dance Montage:
some fun at the reception!!

Amber & Rob... Thank you!

Well, Amber, Rob & I met last night, with Amber's brother David and his cute little 13 month old, Hannah!

Amber checked out the new site design and said she loved it... but was a little bummed b/c her video was posted on the older design and I hadn't incorporated it into the new design... so I promised that I would post the link for her! Here you go Amber: http://www.myepvideo.com/fle/1292006.htm

I also wanted to thank you again for trusting WFD to do our FIRST OFFICIAL Same Day Edit at your wedding! For me, I was most impressed with the crowd. I had never actually seen an SDE myself before I did yours... and the emotion and cheers and... well... just everything.. was really a beautiful site to have seen! Thank you soo much!

Sheila!

WFD Rants & Raves... what's your Op?

To quote an old Seinfeld opener:

"What's up with brides and wedding videos? I mean, come on... the absolute most MEMORABLE day in your life.. " wait, let me cliche this for you a little more....

sarcasm.... "You have dreamed about this day as a little girl. You have planned every detail from the invitations to the last dance. Your best friends and closest family will attend this once in a lifetime event...blah, blah, blah...."

Ok - I am venting... why? because I recieved another (mind you - very nice) e-mail from a bride looking for wedding videography services (I LOVE MY JOB!) and after letting her know her date was avail and explaining in detail the services I can provide for her... she deems my work too pricey. UHMMM.. I think.. and let me post this to you...

Why, do you, the bride, feel that wedding videography (ultimately the MOST historic, memorable and best investment in your entire wedding budget) would you find that investing in your wedding video services should only be a 1-2% of your budget investment?? I just really don't get it ?? ( a realistic investment, btw, is comparable to your wedding photography, the full video to photo ratio should be at least 50/50.. for good photos and a great video... )

I'm trying really hard to understand it... stats are that almost 65% of you opt NOT to have a professional videographer at all ..( WHAT??!!) ... NOT ONLY THAT... but out of the 65% of you opting out - 98% of you will say AFTER THE WEDDING that you feel you SHOULD have invested in it and that you missed out on SOO much of the day that your wedding videographer would have captured for you ( hindsight is 20/20)... so, again, I don't get it.

I would love to hear from you, the searching bride, and you, the married bride. Leave a comment if you wish, tell me about your feelings. As a professional wedding videographer part of my job is to not only create a film that is worthy of your eyes and ears, but of your heart and family heritage too! I want to be your family's film designer, where you invite me to attend not only your wedding, but your sister's and cousin's weddings or your mom and dad's 40th anniversary!

So, what is your opinion? What is the value of your wedding video? (Marge Simpson thought it was the most important memory to go back into a burning house for in Simpson's The Movie!)

More Highlight Reels are coming soon... keep your eyes out!

Sheila J. Orsi

Cool '08 Wedding Dates!

Thoughts are random around here...

I would love for you to comment about the trend this year regarding wedding dates.
There are some really great dates this year including:
04.06.08
06.07.08
08.08.08
10.09.08
Next year has some great easy to remember dates too!
03.06.09
07.08.09
09.09.09
11.10.09

Easy dates for you and your fiance to remember for the future!

Sheila J. Orsi

Another Happy Bride !

Brianna & Michael were married at Lake Pearl Luciano's in July 2007.
She sent me this wonderful e-mail that I wanted to share with my readers!
(thanks Bri!)
Here is a link to Mike and Bri's highlight reel, too!

Hi Sheila,

Thanks for getting us the video, we were surprised to see so many copies of both the DVD and the pocket videos. We watched it over the weekend with my in-laws and we all enjoyed it so much! You really got some great footage and did a wonderful job. We absolutley loved the beginning and how you put everyone words to our pictures and the music. The song from
Kelly Clarkson to that whole set ; well I had tears coming down my face and
I know I will for years to come. I want to say we are very happy with your work
and our keepsake .

~Brianna & Michael

"Carpe Diem"

Block Island Wedding

Amanda & Ed - Block Island Opening!

Just the Beginning!

Lana & Ilya's Opening Montage

Happy Valentine's Day!

It's LIVE! Our new site! Check it out!

Well,

It's finally here! The newly designed website has finally arrived! Now everything matches nicely!
www.weddingfilmdesign.com has gone through many changes over the years and now she can be proud to show off her colors for you.

Just in time for Valentine's Day this year! Enjoy the clips and Archived Videos are right here ( see the right hand column for more samples!)

In the meantime, we are still editing through the winter months and look forward to the 2009 season of weddings!

Our parent site, www.encorepresentation.com is going through a re-development soon but will be worked on in the late Spring of 2008 to launch for summertime!

WFD Brides say the nicest things!

I just wanted to post a letter from Leyla. She married John back in June of 2007. At the bottom of the post is link to their highlights clips!
Thanks John and Leyla!

Hi Sheila!

I hope this note finds you well.
We just wanted to thank you again for doing such an amazing video of our wedding - it is perfect!!! So special; we have seen it many many many times already, and we heard from our families that they have seen it many times too...the shots, the edits, the choice of scenes and music, just perfect, and btw thank you for adding those songs in Spanish that fit so well with the mood of the party, we love it. People have been asking if you would go to Venezuela to make their videos : )

Take care and we hope all is well with you,

Leyla & John

Here is a link to Leyla and John's highlight reel!
http://www.reelwedding.com/gua/6172007.htm

Just got back from Video '08!

We just returned from Video '08 -
Well, last night at about 1 am! What a rush - so much information to digest!

Video '08 is a wedding and event video convention chocked full of new ideas and products to offer brides and grooms for the 2008 season!

The very best tip I recieved was actually a site that I already new about but was completely underutilizing and I want to turn you onto it (if you are not already)
www.pandora.com
some of the new music we are exploring for 2008 are channels that you can start with these artists: Joshua Radkin, Patrick Park & Jeff Larson.

I was also enjoying some of the music by Madeleine Peyroux, it sounds very classic and beautiful. Images of slow motion montages and gentle breezes by the sea are what comes to my mind when listening to this channel.

Well, enjoy the music. I look forward to some of your choices this year.
(many of the artists names came directly from Chris Jones of masonjarproductions.com )

Enjoy Pandora!
Sheila J. Orsi

Simplicity

Well, here we are, 2008!
Ready for a new season of weddings and events... and to celebrate the season we now have a new site where all of our clients will be able to find thier links to thier video clips OR we may post your video clip RIGHT HERE!

New Products that are available to you this season are:

Same Day Edit - have your wedding highlights handed to you before the end of the evening and/or watch them on the Big Screen at your reception!

Engaging Invitations - our newest venture! ( site coming soon!)
Send your photo montage, engagement photo montage or engagement journal to your guests. You can also give your Same Day Edit - or Same Day Images Montage out at your wedding as thank you gifts at the end of the evening!

Rough Cut - Many of WFD brides come to our studio with this exact quote:
"so many things are going to be happening, we just want to be able to see it all!"
to satisfy the vast majority of brides and groom who understand the value of the video itself for now and the future- we are offering the budget conscience "rough cut"

"Many brides and grooms are booking our same day edit and the rough cut together! It is the perfect balance between having a short entertaining piece to reminisce and a longer version of the reality of the day!" Sheila

We are always striving to satisfy our clients with creative ideas and valuable products.
Keep your eyes open!

Developing a new site

It's December - almost Christmas and WFD bringing a Christmas present to all of our clients - a brand new website! Keep your eyes open!

Sheila!