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Sophia & Peter:Trailer

2010-08-15T05:28:00.000-07:00

Sophia and Peter were married on July 31, 2010!
What a beautiful day for a wedding in New England. Married in Cranston, Rhode Island at the Annunciation Church and receptioning in Providence at The Biltmore until midnight.

Such a handsome couple, full of life and love. Jim and I shot this wedding together as a 2 camera shoot and thank goodness, because having 2 shooters at the wedding allowed us to be in multiple locations to capture all of the happenings of the day ( and there was A LOT happening!)

From Ben & Jerry's ice cream to walking the art festival in Providence, Sophia and Peter ventured more places on their wedding day than most people do on a regular day!

All of the locations and events made this wedding so unique and fun, I hope you find a taste of it all in the trailer below! Enjoy!

Sheila J. Orsi
sheila@encorepresentation.com
1.866.889.1500

Meghan & Mike - Cape Cod Heaven

2010-07-30T07:07:00.000-07:00

Meghan and Mike- Cape Cod Heaven!

Summer 2010 starting off with the most beautiful weather we have seen in decades! Meghan and Mike are so happy on such a beautiful day on Cape Cod to be married..
Here Wedding Film Design shares their trailer with you.. a lite snack to whet your appetite for the 60 minute full feature film! Enjoy!

Sheila J. Orsi
Meghan & Mike's Wedding Film Designer!

Sarah & Justin,a WFD Trailer

2009-12-10T08:14:00.000-08:00

October 10th started out with think storm clouds, and a threatening of rain, but all held off and a beautiful afternoon was the setting for Sarah and Justin's wedding in Central Massachusetts at the regal Harding Allen Estate in the quiet country town of Barre, MA.

This trailer is a precursor to their full length film which will be arriving at their doorstep soon (Sarah and Justin live within walking distance of the WFD studio.) Enjoy your viewing!
Sheila J. Orsi
WFD

Ceremony & Reception: Harding Allen Estate, Barre, MA
Photography & Videography: Sheila Orsi & Bonnie Carter Wedding Film Design
Entertainment: Bob Solano, bcsolano@myfairpoint.net
Here are a few images, by Bonnie Carter, affiliate Photographer of WFD:

Love is spelled R-A-I-N

2009-11-25T10:45:00.001-08:00

Most brides and grooms pray for a beautiful day, usually that means blue skies, wisps of clouds and a bright sunshiny day! For Jessica and Glenn, a BEAUTIFUL day means any day and any weather as long as they are together!

Below is a trailer/preview to their full-length DVD which will be airing in a living room near you during the upcoming holiday season... enjoy your viewing!

Sheila

Jill and Andy... the fun never ends...

2009-11-20T12:39:00.000-08:00

Andy asked me to post his celebration and "Once in a Lifetime" montages from his reception so he could share online... Biblically speaking, "Ask and you shall receive!" Enjoy Andy!

Celebration:

"Once in a Lifetime:"

2009-11-19T10:20:00.000-08:00

Stephanie and John,

Romantic, adorable, best of friends. Those are all the descriptions you will hear about them in the sound bites of their closest friends and family! Perfect weather on a perfect summer day in Boston, Stephanie and John were married in Boston on Beacon Hill and celebrated with Boston Harbor as a backdrop at the Commandant's House!

A trolley took them from one locale to the next as they soaked up the sun. Enjoy this highlight reel of the day's events, the feature film will be arriving on their doorstep next week! Be on the lookout for your WFD postcard to arrive to enjoy a film festival gala at their home!

Ceremony: The Church of the Advent Boston, MA
Reception: The Commandant's House Charlestown Navy Yard Boston, MA
Photography: Mollie Filmore
Videography: Sheila Orsi, Wedding Film Design
Disc Jockey: John Zucco, The Entertainment Specialists
Catering: Dan Mauro, Buffetway
Trolley: Stephen Lynch, A Formal Affair

A little island off the New England Coast!

2009-11-12T10:51:00.000-08:00

Ever wish you could just shove off the main land and find a secluded retreat that takes you back to a time where life was just a little simpler than today? Well, Jill and Andy did just that, and they took all their friends and family with them and got married on the island! Where is this magical place? Why, Block Island, of course!

If you haven't taken even a day trip out to this wonderful place yet, you must put it in your adjenda for next summer. If you happen to see Jill and Andy there, wish them a happy anniversary!
Congrats again to you both and may you have many, many fantastic trips to your special island!

Below is the exciting conclusion montage to Andy and Jill's Full-length Feature DVD:

Videography: Wedding Film Design by Sheila Orsi
Photography: John Fuller
Ceremony and Reception Location: The Sullivan House, Block Island
Entertainment: Charles Scopeletti (very good friend, very GREAT band!)

A year in the making!

2009-11-12T10:48:00.000-08:00

Jessica and Morgan have been married a year now, celebrating their 1 year anniversary on October 18, 2009.
This is the Finale Highlight Reel to the House Wedding DVD.
Happy Anniversary, and many more!

Michele saw fireworks!

2009-11-12T10:38:00.000-08:00

How many brides can literally say that she saw fireworks on her wedding day? Michele certainly can because her husband Kevin is the one who "lit her fire!"

No Fourth of July celebration is complete without some great American fireworks but that is not the only thing that made Michele and Kevin's wedding so perfect for them both. It was a perfectly beautiful day and location! A time and place they will NEVER forget because they get to live every single day in the place where they got married: home!

Take a peek at the Highlight Reel, the finale montage in their Full-length Feature DVD:

Videography: Wedding Film Design by Sheila Orsi
Photography: Alyssa Duncan
Ceremony and Reception Location: Michele and Kevin's home in Bedford, NH
Entertainment: Clockwork
Planning: Blissful Beginnings

Sarah & Hugh, Haute x's2

2009-11-12T10:30:00.000-08:00

Well, if you have been following the blog, you would already be anticipating Sarah and Hugh's Highlight Reel, since we posted the HAUTE trailer a few months back. If you didn't get to check it out, here is the link:
http://wfdblog.blogspot.com/2009/07/so-haute.html

In the meantime, this is the official posting of Sarah and Hugh's Highlights, their Full-Length DVD is in the mail to them right now and I am excited to hear feedback.

Enjoy and Happy Holidays!

Videography: Wedding Film Design by Sheila Orsi

Photography: Melinda Butler Photography

Ceremony and Reception Location: Crane Estate Ipswich, MA

Entertainment: The Tom Snow Orchestra Portland, ME

Florist: Elegant Touch Wedding Flowers, Eclectic Flowers, Pat Cowhig

Catering: Gourmet Caterers Boston, MA

Planning and Ceremony performed by: Melanie Bibbo Voros, Blissful Beginnings

Gabriella & Jason, Block Island Love

2009-10-25T09:03:00.000-07:00

Gabriella and Jason sealed their promise with a kiss in frount of their closest friends and relatives on the little isle off the coast of Rhode Island, Block Island!
Below is their highlight reel, the culmination of the full-length feature, which will be arriving on their doorstop momentarily! Leave a note about your experience or write Gabby and Jason a note!

Ceremony & Reception: The Spring House Block Island, MA
Photography: John Fuller, John Fuller Photography
Videography: Jim Greene, Dave Anderson & Sheila Orsi, Wedding Film Design
Band: .... Gabby - What was the name of that FAB band you had??

Screen shots!

Highlight now avail...

2009-10-16T13:13:00.000-07:00

Erica and Greg August 1, 2009

2009-09-17T13:09:00.000-07:00

Erica and Greg - a Trailer in anticipation of their full-length film!

Ceremony: Sacred Heart Church Weymouth, MA
Reception: Black Rock Country Club Hingham, MA
Photography: Edson Dias, Dias Photography
Videography: Sheila Orsi, Wedding Film Design
Disc Jockey: Kevin Stallings, Good Times Unlimited
Florist: Judy's Village Florist
Limosine: JB Livery

Stephanie & John! June 18, 2009

2009-09-16T12:09:00.000-07:00

A Preview of Great things to come!

Ceremony: The Church of the Advent Boston, MA
Reception: The Commandant's House Charlestown Navy Yard Boston, MA
Photography: Mollie Filmore
Videography: Sheila Orsi, Wedding Film Design
Disc Jockey: John Zucco, The Entertainment Specialists
Catering: Dan Mauro, Buffetway
Trolley: Stephen Lynch, A Formal Affair

It's OUR Island!

2009-07-27T09:50:00.000-07:00

Jill and Andrew set off one day on an adventure across the sea to discover their very own island off the coast of Rhode Island in the Altlantic Ocean. When they arrived, they discovered a magical, secluded place that was just perfect for their wedding, they decided to call it Block Island (for that was it's name.)

They picked a date and invited all their closest friends and family to join them on the island at The Sullivan House. Here you can find a short "teaser" clip of Jill and Andrew's perfect day.
Please write a little something below!

Videography: Wedding Film Design by Sheila Orsi
Photography: John Fuller
Ceremony and Reception Location: The Sullivan House, Block Island
Entertainment: Charles Scopeletti (very good friend, very GREAT band!)

Michele and Kevin's "Backyard" Wedding Teaser

2009-07-24T13:30:00.000-07:00

Michele and Kevin had a "backyard" wedding. I say that with quotes around because this affair was one of the most beautiful transformations of a backyard I have yet to be witness to! More to come when we post the highlight reel.. for now, enjoy the WFD teaser!

Videography: Wedding Film Design by Sheila Orsi
Photography: Alyssa Duncan
Ceremony and Reception Location: Michele and Kevin's home in Bedford, NH
Entertainment: Clockwork
Planning: Blissful Beginnings

So Haute!

2009-07-15T11:19:00.000-07:00

Sara & Hugh... sooo haute! Adorable, sexy and fun!
for your anticipation and viewing pleasure... a teaser....

Videography: Wedding Film Design by Sheila Orsi
Photography: Melinda Butler Photography
Ceremony and Reception Location: Crane Estate Ipswich, MA
Entertainment: The Tom Snow Orchestra Portland, ME
Florist: Elegant Touch Wedding Flowers, Eclectic Flowers, pat Cowhig
Catering: Gourmet Caterers Boston, MA
Planning and Ceremony performed by: Melanie Bibbo Voros, Blissful Beginnings

Pam and Brian

2009-06-30T08:33:00.000-07:00

May 9, 2009, a date engraved forever on the hearts of Pam and Brian.

As Pam prepared to meet her lover at the gazebo, anticipation ran high. She secretly walked from the Bridal Suite to the main reception hall to avoid the eyes of her soon-to-be husband. When Brian finally saw his bride walking across the gardens of Zukas, he could not contain his emotion, tears of joy stained his face.

With a child-like expectation, Pam was most excited about their first kiss as husband and wife. When Brian and Pam’s lips finally touched, it seemed to have stopped the earth’s rotation, if even for a moment!

Surrounded by their closest friends and family, Pam and Brian went on to celebrate their marriage under the white canopy on the grounds of Zukas. This is the highlight reel which is the concluding montage in Pam and Brian's wedding film "The First Day."

Enjoy!

Videography: Wedding Film Design by Sheila Orsi
Photography: Wedding Film Design by Christine Yates
Ceremony and Reception Location: Zukas Hilltop Barn Spencer, Massachusetts
Entertainment: Get Down Tonight Entertainment by John Poremba
Florist: Spencer Flowers & Gift Shop

You can't get there from here...

2009-06-18T15:08:00.000-07:00

Well, technically you can ... but you have to take the ferry!

Gabriella and Jason get married on Block Island, what a blast they had!
This is just a Digital Short Trailer for them while they await the full version!
Enjoy!

Film Design: Jim Greene, videography & Sheila Orsi, trailer editor: www.weddingfilmdesign.com
Photography: John Fuller
Ceremony and Reception site: Spring House Block Island, Rhode Island

The Value of Wedding Videography!

2009-05-29T10:22:00.000-07:00

A Wedding is a special moment in time where so many aspects of your life come together!

On this day, one moment in your life, so many important, memorable events can happen that only the moving camera can capture. If Amy and Andrew had opted NOT to have professional video and audio captured for them on their wedding day, they would only have their memories to rely on for this moment. THANK GOD they opted IN... they will have this moment now and years from now to look back on to laugh and cry about!

Enjoy!

Wedding Film Designer: Sheila J. Orsi
Photography: Michael Hevesy
Ceremony: Hancock United Church of Christ Lexington, MA
Reception: Black Rock Country Club Hingham, MA

Would you do this to anyone else?

2009-05-28T12:23:00.000-07:00

So often as service providers, we get the " Can you help me out? I'm on a budget?"
which at WFD, we COMPLETELY understand.. we are on a budget, too!

This has been an interesting year to say the least.. and we are certainly willing to work with potential clients... please understand.. this is in good humor - with a dash of truth to it.. WFD cannot claim to be the producer.. but we are certainly happy to post a bit of sweet and sour video every once in a while! Enjoy!

Sheila

Zukas Wedding

2009-05-21T07:35:00.000-07:00

Pamela and Brian got married on May 9th 2009 at Zukas Hilltop Barn in Spencer, MA

I was thrilled to capture their day on so many levels. First, I enjoy weddings so much and second, Pam and Brian are huge "Lord of the Rings" fans. Magic and passion are two of the main influences in LOTR and who wouldn't want more magic and passion in their relationship? Pam and Brian definately have a unique bond that has drawn them together.

Secondly, I was able to shoot my first wedding with my new HD cams... so this is my first time using this new paint brush! I was a little nervous.. but super excited too!

Below is a trailer for Pam and Brian's wedding, a little nugget of what is to come! Please enjoy!
(Pam and Brian's photo link will be posted to view images from the wedding right here, after Memorial Day weekend! )

PS- Please leave a comment for Pam and Brian below!

Film Designer : Sheila Orsi, Encore Presentation
Photographer: Christine Yates, working with Wedding Film Design
Ceremony & Reception: Zukas Hilltop Barn, Spencer, MA

Lena & Victor!

2009-05-06T08:56:00.000-07:00

Lena & Victor DeSa married June 29, 2008.

Each wedding I look for something unique in the couple. Lena & Victor are comfortable with each other, like best friends.
You can see it.

Surrounded by family and friends, all they had to do was glance at each other and each knew what the other was thinking. In this highlight piece, Lena & Victor were dancing their last dance of the evening, their thoughts about pieces of the day still flying through their minds.

Enjoy!

Film Designer : Sheila Orsi, Encore Presentation

Photographer: Carlos Bacaro

Ceremony: Saint Matthew's Church in Cranston, RI

Reception: Venus de Milo in Swansea, MA

HD IS HERE at WFD!

2009-04-16T05:10:00.000-07:00

I am soo excited!
This season WFD has upgraded all it's camera's to HD! Yup- we are taking you all to the High Definition World! What does that mean for you? A higher quality image and an updated film format! It also means that WFD is getting "Greener!"

With our new HD cams - no more tapes.. all of our footage is captured on SD cards.. making our film format a little more earth friendly, and allowing our editing time to speed up too!

So, with our sped up capture (editing) time, we are revamping our packages too! It seems that many of our clients are looking for more sharply edited versions of their wedding day that can be watched not only at home, but shared online too! So, this season we are introducing new V-media films that are more captivating for your online experience!

Let us know where you need to share your wedding, whether on Facebook, MySpace, or on your personal Wedding Blog, and we can tailor a trailer, pre-quel, highlight or 20 minute version of your wedding day just for you - in HD!

Be on the lookout for our new HD films on the blog!
Happy Wedding Planning!
Sheila

Why brides DONT want a wedding video...

2009-04-10T04:57:00.000-07:00

Ok -
As a filmmaker (not a videographer) this is the stigma that I have to deal with all the time. Take a break from your wedding planning, or post-wedding life, and enjoy this comic relief about my industry!

From Weddings to babies! A family is born!

2009-03-31T12:41:00.000-07:00

My great friend Victoria... she started out as a client, then a great referal, and NOW, well, now she and her husband Vlad are celebrating their first child's first birthday ( and let me tell you, the festivities that Victoria has planned are phenomenal)

Well, Victoria and Vlad have requested a special film be made for their little guy, Adrian, to be played at his birthday party. I am so honored to have been a part of this production.

I will post the film next week, after the party... for now, here is the short, but sweet, trailer!
Enjoy!

Sheila

Leanne & Brian - a wedding highlight reel

2009-03-20T07:47:00.000-07:00

You might remember Leanne and Brian, if you are following the WFD blog!
They were married back in September 2008 and had booked the WFD Instant Wedding! Which some are calling the Same-Day-Edit! You can scroll down the WFD Blog to September 28, 2008
to view Leanne & Brian's Instant Wedding Film, we posted it the next day to view online!

Well, after many weeks of editing, the full version of their wedding day is finally finished and ready to view! As always, we are posting the highlight reel clip here for Leanne and Brian to view during the few days of waiting for their DVD's to arrive via snail mail!

Enjoy, and post a comment if you feel so compelled! OH! and I wanted to thank Tim Cook from Cook Productions for allowing Wedding Film Design to use his images from the wedding day in the final film ( a couple are in the highlight reel here) but truely, when your photographer allows us to incorporate your images into your film, it is just the perfect compliment! Thank you again Tim!

Details:
Wedding Videography: Wedding Film Design, Sheila Orsi
Wedding Photography: Cook Productions, Tim Cook
Cermony Location: Saint Anthony of Padua Parish, Revere, MA
Reception Location: Hyatt Harborside, Boston, MA
DJ: Scott Arrington, Malden, MA
Wedding Cake: Konditor Meister
Flowers: Flowers and More, Pam
Limosine: A Joyride Limousine

A kind word....

2009-03-09T08:57:00.000-07:00

Victoria sent this to me- and ask me to post her not on my blog! Words are indescribable - I have the best job in the world.. and meet the nicest people and their families!

A Note to Sheila,

I had the pleasure of meeting Sheila 4 years ago when we first started planning our wedding...after searching for the perfect videographer in all of Boston, New York, Rhode Island and even California, I came across Sheila's website, www.encorepresentation.com . I was looking for someone who's work was genuine, and would capture the pure romance, love and excitement of a wedding day and two souls joining together forever. We met with 8 videographers, all of who's work was nice, but nothing stood out. When we met with Sheila, there was just an easy connection there and i knew that she understood exactly what "I" was looking for. I, by no means was an easy bride to deal with, as I have been planning my wedding day since I was 8 years old and wanted every detail to be perfect in my eyes. Sheila was incredibly patient, supportive and captured everything I was looking for in our video, from the music to the way the video was shot and edited- IT WAS BEAUTIFUL. Our video has been seen by every single member of our families, friends and coworkers, and never has there been a dry eye after watching our special day unfold.

Since our wedding, I have referred 5 very happy brides (Natalie, Lana, Leanne, Polina and Jeannie), to Sheila who have all thanked me immensely for introducing her to them. I am never short on my raves for her work and the wonderful person that she is, even outside of her job. I can truly say that she has become a family friend!

There are no words to express our gratitude for the immense effort that was put in to accommodate all the requests that we wanted. Everything we imagined was there and the movie was nothing short of spectacular. All the shots made us relive our wedding day all over again and we just loved it.

4 years later, I have the pleasure of making another video with Sheila, this time for my munchkin's First Birthday party, which will be shown for our 100 guests, at what yet again, promises to be an unforgettable event. We are all so excited that Sheila has agreed to take on this project and are eternally grateful to her for her work. Look for it on her blog.

Thank you!

Best,
Victoria

Polina & Levon, a Boston wedding

2009-02-24T12:48:00.000-08:00

Polina and Levon were married on September 6, 2008. An Armenian wedding in all it's splendor, Polina & Levon were publicly toasted by 6 relatives and friends and privately toasted by almost every guest!

Here you can watch the highlight reel from their full length DVD. Wedding details are below!

Details:
Videography by Wedding Film Design
Photography by Story by Photo
Ceremony, Saint Stephen's Aremenian Church located in Watertown, MA
Reception, Arbat Boston located in Allston, MA
Cake by Konditor Meister

Autumn Romance in New England

2009-02-16T06:41:00.000-08:00

Everybody thinks weddings are about the beginning of love, that is so far from the truth!
As a couple, you fell in love days, months or years ago, your wedding is about telling the world about how much you adore each other, and promising that you will do that forever! Not only that, but your weding day marks the first day of your life together, the start of a new generation of love and family!

Jamie & Rich did just that back in September of 2008! Such a wonderfully laid-back couple, you can see it when they look at each other! Here are the highlights of their wedding day on Harrington Farm in Princeton, MA! Enjoy!

The Details!

Film Design: Sheila J. Orsi, Wedding Film Design
Photography: Phil Fox Photography
Ceremony & Reception: Harrington Farm Princeton, MA
Disc Jockey: Vin Bosnowski
Cake Design: Wrights Dairy Farm
Floral Design: Kim Parker from Mendon Greenhouse

Polina and Levon - The Beginning

2009-01-29T14:15:00.000-08:00

Polina & Levon were married on September 6, 2008. We have the final edit ALMOST complete, just waiting on a few more elements to come together.
This is the opening sequence to the film. It has a dramatic climax to Polina walking down the aisle. This clip is composed of 3 montages; preparations, preceremony and the processional!
Enjoy!
as always, WFD LOVES your comments!

Sheila

new year . new love . new life

2009-01-02T09:45:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!

What a fantastic way to bring in the new year, by getting married! That is exactly what Kim-Thoa & Dung decided to do! A truly fantastic wedding! Kim-Thoa & Dung wanted to honor both their families by having 2 ceremonies. A tea ceremony was performed at Kim-Thoa's home and then off to Catholic ceremony held at Saint Mary's in Dedham, ma.

Their wedding reception took place at the Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston, ma. A beautiful location for a beautiful bride and groom, but Kim-Thoa & Dung, like any bride and groom, wanted to make their wedding unique! They hosted a great party with loads of entertainment! Stand by to see the highlight reel of the full wedding day in early spring to catch a glimpse of one of the climaxes of the evening, the dragon dance!

Right now, WFD presents Kim-Thoa & Dung's Instant Wedding Film. This film was aired last evening, the day of the wedding, during the bands downtime! It went over so well, most of the guests were not able to be a part of the ceremonies and Kim-Thoa and Dung were soo happy to be able to take a moment on during the wedding day to stop and catch a glimpse of what had happened! So without futher ado - Kim-Thoa & Dung's Instant Wedding Film!

The Details!

Film Design: Sheila J. Orsi, Wedding Film Design
Photography: Jarod Charney
Makeup-Artist: Dianna Quagenti
Limousine Service: Celebrity Limousine Worldwide
Ceremony: Saint Mary's Dedham, MA
Reception: Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston, MA

Merry Christmas, esp. Marisa & Jeremy!

2008-12-24T06:16:00.000-08:00

Marisa & Jeremy were married on a very special date this year, 8.8.08! How great is that!?

What stands out to me at Marisa & Jeremy's wedding is the sheer fun. Neither were bogged down by details (mind you all of them were PERFECT!) both were just ecstatically happy to be getting married to each other that day! Emotions overwhelmed them both as they met each other at the alter. The reception was exceptional due to the fact that the Night Rhythm Band made it an incredible evening!

Marisa picked a great color scheme- navy, lime green and white... it made her invitations and the State Room in Boston, MA contemporary and sophisticated.

I'm soo excited to present Marisa and Jeremy's wedding day Highlights here. I had intended to have their full version ready for them for Christmas, but between the New England Ice Storm and the 2 Blizzards, it's been a tough edit to get through. Finally, it's complete and the DVD's will be on the road early next week, in the meantime (and for Christmas!) I have the highlights posted below!

Comments are always welcome!
Merry Christmas Marisa & Jeremy!

Sheila

The Details!
Film Design: Sheila J. Orsi, Wedding Film Design
Photography: Sun Photographics
Ceremony: Saint Catherine of Genoa Parish, Somerville, MA
Reception: The State Room Boston, MA
Band: Night Rhythm featuring Monica & Bryan
Florist: Jwrobel Ipswitch, MA
Wedding Planner: Tangorra Wedding Planning by Linnea Tangorra

'08 New England Ice Storm! Editing Update.

2008-12-17T06:58:00.000-08:00

WOW!
What an ordeal!

We lost power on Thursday night last week.. but we are still feeling the repercussions!
My children still have no power at their school - so editing has slowed down until I don't have to entertain them. I expect to get some editing done today, but it has been tough to get into the zone.

We hosted my husbands family, 3 kids, 3 dogs and 2 turtles along side my 2 kids, 1 dog and 4 turtles... they went home on Monday night- still without power but a friend of theirs got power back on and let them borrow their generator. It was so great to be all together, but everyone likes to sleep in their own beds!

I am currently working on August 8th, Marisa and Jeremy. My goal was to have their production done by Christmas. I still hope to achieve that, it's just been tough - having lost almost a weeks worth of editing time, due to the storm.

As another update, I have 5 more edits to complete. Polina and Levon (9-6) Jamie and Rich (9-13) Leanne and Brian (9-27) Jessica and Morgan (10-18) Aous and Nour (10-19) and waiting on material from another... My goal is to have these edits all done by Valentines Day.

I look forward to the 2009 season this year. It will be an interesting one, allowing me to be more creative in my products and my business. One thing to remember is that the economy is ever changing, but getting married and capturing your family and friends and the first day of the rest of your lives together, only happens once in your life. Consider your priorites when you plan your budget. Your wedding film will be a once in a lifetime possibility, don't let it pass you by!

Sheila

Alexis & Ray - A Great Day to get married!

2008-12-04T16:15:00.000-08:00

Alexis and Ray picked the PERFECT day to get married! Why you ask? Because August 24th is my birthday of course! Seriously though, they really did have a great day!

I have to write to you about this film. I have been filming weddings for almost 15 years now and not often does a film touch me. While I was editing Alexis' and Ray's wedding highlight reel below, I had to keep the kleenex near by. I edit to the muse, whereever she guides me, that is how the film is developed... but this was so much more. Sometimes when I am in the moment, and thinking about the people and my perspective, and how to get the most impactual (is that a word? ) shot...I don't really see what I have until I am back in the studio and the edit is coming together.

There are a few really TOUCHING moments of Alexis and Ray on the dance floor, and in the studio I am realizing - WOW - he REALLY loves her! What a powerful emotion love is! Well, before I get myself chocked up again... Enjoy! (Feel free to leave a comment for future clients to see!)

The Details!
Film Design: Sheila J. Orsi, Wedding Film Design
Photography: James Hazelwood Photography
Ceremony: Church of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Parish, Cranston, RI
Reception: Quidnessett Country Club Northkingston, RI
Band: The Studio C Band
Florist: GandiFlora by Nancy Biren
Cake: LaSalle Bakery

Design & Details

2008-11-26T05:57:00.000-08:00

It's all about the design and details.

One of the aspects of WFD that I love is the Graphic Design! I don't work for a large media firm or graphic design studio but rather I work for you!

Having been a bride myself (many years ago now,) I know the depth that we can go through to iron out every detail of the day. One detail that not many clients think about is the design of your coversleeve of your wedding film DVD case. This is a detail I pride myself on at WFD, and sometimes I will spend up to 3-4 hours finding your font, working with your colors, aspects from your invitation and images from your photographer to make it fit your style and design from your wedding day, perfectly!

Here are a few designs I wanted to share with you from this past 2008 season of coversleeves, enjoy!

A Saphire in the Rough!

2008-11-19T09:44:00.000-08:00

Yuka and Jay were married on July 27, 2008 at Saphire Estate in Sharon, Massachusetts and WFD had the pleasure of capturing their first day together as husband and wife.

Jay's mom, Beth, was the one who initially contacted WFD to film the event. Usually, we have a consultation so that I can get to know the bride and groom prior to the wedding day, but that didnt happen in this situation.

I met Jay and Yuka for the first time on July 27 and what an experience. Jay and Yuka were so much in love, you could tell everytime I got that gorgeous smile from Yuka and Jay, of course, was just beaming all night. Of course, 5 toasts or so later that evening announced how truely blessed Jay and Yuka are with just a really fantastic family and devoted friends.

Below is the highlight reel from Yuka and Jay's day. Feel free to leave a comment if you are so inclined!
Sheila

A Promise to Keep!

2008-11-13T10:55:00.000-08:00

This past June, WFD had the pleasure of working with 2 of the most wonderful, sincere people I have ever met, Cheri and Jim.

Cheri is a registered nurse now, and was diligently working on finishing her nursing degree and passing the nursing exam, all while planning a wedding! Jim was working as a fireman (and keeping track of Cheri's cats for her.)

Cheri and Jim asked me to produce an Engagement Journal for them to play during their reception. Engagment Journals are my favorite film to produce because I get to spend quality time with a couple and really learn who they are and why they love each other so much. Producing an Engagment Journal, for me, makes the wedding day so much more special because it becomes soo much more than just the wedding day but a true climax of the couples relationship at the time.

So, Cheri and Jim had a fabulous wedding day. They exchanged vows and celebrated the wedding at Promises to Keep in Derry, New Hampshire. The day was overcast, which was perfect for photos and kept the sun from all their guests who gathered on the grounds to watch them say "I do."

Below is the highlight reel from Cheri and Jim's full-length DVD and below that is a link to Cheri and Jim's Engagment Journal and Instant Wedding Film.

Feel free to leave a comment!

And here is Cheri and Jim's Journal and Instant Wedding film:

Diana & Paul, the perfect fit!

2008-10-03T12:05:00.000-07:00

Another fantastic wedding come and gone, leaving Diana & Paul with their memories of a perfect day and of course their Wedding Film by me and my team here at Wedding Film Design!

I remember Paul was soo excited as he was standing up at the frount of Saint Anne's Church in Fall River. Diana looked ravishing as she came down the aisle to meet him.

Of course, I was there, quiet as a mouse, to capture all of the emotion! Sam Chinigo was there too, capturing perfectly still images, telling the story of the wedding through his photographs.

Here is the highlight piece. If you feel compelled, leave a comment for Diana and Paul!

Leanne & Brian 9/27/08 an Instant Film!

2008-09-28T08:57:00.001-07:00

"We spent so much time planning and preparing for the wedding, and so many people tell us it's going to go by soo fast.." That is exactly why Leanne and Brian booked the Instant Film with Wedding Film Design. Let me tell you a little about Leanne and Brian's wedding.. then you can watch the film they watched at their reception on their wedding day.. ( yes, ON THEIR WEDDING DAY.)

Leanne prepared for the day at the Harborside Hotel, right on the water next to Logan Airport in Boston, ma. As I walked into the room, I was greeted by Tim Cook of Cook Productions. He is a fabulous photographer to work with. He used both posed and natural, candid shots with Leanne.

Leanne arrived to the Saint Anthony's in Revere, ma on time and with 2 rolls royce and a wedding trolley. I think the trolleys are such a class act means of transportation for a wedding.

The ceremony was flawless, and before you know it, Leanne and Brian were walking out of the church, hand in hand, husband and wife!

The reception was back at the Harborside Hotel. As receptions go, Leanne and Brian have great friends and family and they celebrate like no other family I know! Dancing, drinking, eating and mingling... I would guess there had to be over 250 guests, and almost everyone had a signature move to show off on the dance floor! It was phenomenal!

So, one really cool feature that Leanne and Brian had at their wedding was called the Boston Photo Booth. It was a HUGE hit, loads of fun, and so casual. If you are thinking of doing something to keep your guests entertained beyond the DJ, call Sean Cruise and visit Boston Photo Booth . Here is a snapshot of the booth. It was set up in the cocktail area, and it took pics of the guests, allowing one strip for you to keep in your autograph book and one for your guests to take home with them! WAY COOL IDEA!

After dinner, one of the highlights of the reception was to take place,

the Instant Film by WFD! We were so excited to show this presentation, and Leanne and her mom Kathy had been raving about it.
(As well as a past bride, and great friend, Victoria!... who missed it by stepping out for a moment, so I know she is watching it today, "hi" Victoria!)

Without any more ado, enjoy the show, and please feel free to leave Leanne and Brian a comment!

Shirling & James Highlight Reel

2008-09-18T06:07:00.000-07:00

Shirling & James were married this past spring season at the Boston Seaport Hotel! What a beautiful day and location, but what was even better was their story.

During the reception, Shirling and James had prepared a photo montage slideshow with titles to showcase the story of how they met! To make a really long story super short, Shirling was James' doctor when he had his appendix removed a few months prior, then they met again and realized how they had been connected! It made for some great doctor/patient humor during the toasts and a fantastic story for their children years from now.

This is the highlight reel of their wedding day. Enjoy!

Polina & Levon - an Armenian Wedding!

2008-09-08T06:11:00.000-07:00

Polina and Levon invited WFD to capture their wedding day!

They scheduled the wedding for Saturday, September 6th, 2008 but did not schedule hurricane Hanna! Thank goodness she held off long enough for Polina and Levon to get some fabulous images along the banks of a river running next to the Hotel Marlowe where Polina got ready for the day. Gino and Heather from Story by Photo were the photographers. Ginos work is unsurpassed. He is by far the most artistic photographer I have had the pleasure of working with. I am sure that he will have a few clips of Polina and Levon up on his blog very soon!

Polina looked fabulous... one of her bridesmaids, Victoria, had recommended our services to Polina and Levon, so I got to see not only Victoria and her husband Vlad again... but their new little 5 month old baby, Adrian! What a joy to see my brides and grooms lives coming full circle!
But I digress... this day was all about Polina and Levon!

This couple booked an Instant Film with WFD... Polina has now had the full experience of a WFD Instant Film. It is sooo powerful! WFD made a film for her and her new husband to watch during their reception of all of the happenings from that very morning! She cried, ( Levon might have had a little water in his eye) and many of their guests applauded and laughed at all of the right times!
Watch their film that they saw on their wedding day below and think about the impact YOUR Instant Film could have on your wedding day! Enjoy!

Ashlee & Paul - Wedding Highlights

2008-08-23T06:49:00.000-07:00

Ashlee & Paul have been anticipating this reel for a while now.

A beautiful wedding day with the perfect couple makes for a wedding film that is just.. well... phenomenal.

Of course, Ashlee & Paul's wedding video is fantastic.. but what makes it even more meaningful is the retrospective voice over.

Throughout Ashlee & Paul's full length version, there is a dabbling of voice overs ( you can hear a couple in this highlight reel.) What makes the R.V.O. such an emotional part of your wedding video is the fact that it is YOU recalling those moments in your day that were particularly special or emotional for YOU.

Listen to not only the choice of music Ashlee and Paul choose but also, listen to their own words...
Enjoy the show!
Sheila J. Orsi, Wedding Film Designer
http://www.weddingfilmdesign.com/

What a summer so far!

2008-08-20T16:26:00.000-07:00

Ok -
So obviously I haven't posted in a LONG while! Sorry!
It's summer vacation - I run a business AND have kids! It gets a bit crazy over here!
Anyway -
just an update on what the WFD staff has been up to lately.

Editing:
Currently, we are ALMOST done with Ashlee and Paul's wedding- I am just putting the touch up on their highlights and voice overs! It is SOO phenomenal... I may post much of it VERY soon! This is weird... but many times, I edit footage - and by the end almost forget what I did at the beginning .. then I go back and watch the it from the beginning again... and cry... it freaks me out that my own footage does that to me sometimes..

I digress... Shirling and James were married in May - and I am on the tail end of proofing their wedding too. Gina, WFD's coolest editor/camera operator/ image proofer is currently working on Diana and Paul's rough cut. Cheri and James have their photos up online and we are working on Yuka and Jay.

In the meantime, we also just sent a rough draft edit to Edson Dias who is a PHENOMENAL photographer. He hired us to make a photographers promo video for him. (I'll post the link for you when it's REALLY done.)

We also finished capturing the Affliate Summit Conference held at Boston's World Trade Center.
AND the Big E's Massachusetts Dairy Farmers have also hired us to create an educational film and digital signage for them! WOW.....

So, just an FYI - YES - we are diligently working on your film... AND YES- I want to see it too!
Coming up on August 24th ( my bday... ) is Alexis & Ray's wedding, too!
Keep your eye's peeled for a bunch of new clips coming in the next few weeks... from wedding highlight reels to Instant Weddings ( Same Day Edit!)

Stay Tuned!
Sheila!

Always expect the unexpected!

2008-07-10T14:32:00.000-07:00

You never know WHAT is going to happen at the wedding...

Chris is "one-of-the-guys" and Jen is ALL girl! (btw - Jen, fantastic dress if I didn't happen to get to mention it to you already!)

Chris' groomsmen (and his videographer) totally egged him into the first scene! A priceless moment for the boys (and Jen's first time eyeing it too!)

I think the beauty of the pre-ceremony and the real-world view from the men's perspective made Jen and Chris' opening montage the perfect ying and yang to this perfect couple! Enjoy!

Sheila

Pre-Ceremony Montage (a clip from the Full-Length production)

Jen & Chris' Highlight Reel!

"Everything" was just right for Kathy & Justin!

2008-06-30T12:31:00.000-07:00

Kathy & Justin were so excited for their wedding day!
Check out their highlight reel of their final film!

Cheri & Jim: Promises to Keep

2008-06-29T06:08:00.000-07:00

Cheri and Jim were soo wonderful.

Just to quickly post - b/c I am off to another wedding today....

Cheri and Jim used WFD to capture their film and images of their wedding day!
Not only that, but we also had the pleasure of enhancing their wedding day with an Instant Wedding Film!

Cheri and Jim had upgraded their Instant Edit to include their Engagement Journal, too!
Everyone was enraptured and congratulated Cheri and Jim on the coolest film they had ever seen at a wedding, and I got quite a few compliments too! Thanks everyone!

Here is a link to the final edit that Cheri and Jim watched last evening (at their wedding)
I will post more Monday ( or maybe Tuesday, what a weekend so far!)
http://www.weddingfilmdesign.com/62808.htm

in the news....

2008-06-20T06:04:00.000-07:00

Locally, I am currently the Program Director for the http://www.npva.org/ of New England. Simply put, this means I am the go-to person to find current trends in the wedding industry that relate directly to local videographers!

This past month, we brought in 2 national award winning videographers! Kris Malandruccolo of http://www.elegantvideosbykris.com/. Kris is from Chigago and spoke to our group about how we can better market ourselves to YOU, the bride! She was eloquent and thorough! We loved having her! (Her flight was not until 6pm next day- so I got to take Kris on a tour of Boston... we did about 1/2 of the Freedom Trail... we got to Quincy Market - had lunch and headed back before the rain hit us! )

We also hosted Steve Folwer of http://www.thevideoexperts.com/ Steve is a great friend and college of mine! We have done a few jobs with and for each other! Steve is a national award winning videographer too! His seminar was called "Shoot Ta Thrill" and has an edgy AC/DC rockin' feel to it - which makes his seminar both entertaining AND informative!

The http://www.npva.org/ also hosted it's annual Vista Awards at Stonehill College this year. You can read the article WEVA posted here! ( there is a cute pic of me, too!)

All in all it has been a busy week. Currently, we are finishing up 2 weddings from last year, (keep an eye for the highlights here!) and, having brought on another associate, we are right on target with this years productions! We are also working on Jessica's DVD invitations (posting the video link in a few days!) and just completed a life journal photo montage for Pillsbury Funeral Home.

We are looking forward to YOUR adventure soon, too!

Lindsay & John, one HOT couple!

2008-06-09T07:17:00.000-07:00

Lindsay and John got married on Saturday ( June 7, 2008)
What a cool date ( 6.7.08) for a HOT day! But really, they were good sports about the heat - and their wedding day was fantastic!

Lindsay got ready at her mom's house with all of her best friends surrounding her. We headed to Our Lady of Mount Carmel for the ceremony and everything went off without a hitch! A few tears were shed during their vows.

We headed to Swan Point Cemetary for photos - and you would think - "WHAT? A cemetary for wedding formals?" but yup- and it was a beautiful location too - just on the outskirts of Providence!

As our film team (me, Bonnie and Ira) headed to the Lake View Pavilion for some air conditioning and to prepare for the reception, Lindsay and John headed back to her mom's during the break and soon arrived back at the Pavilion for introductions.

Ok - and Lindsay and John booked the COOLEST DJ I think I have "eva" worked with! Her name is Juli (cool spelling too - huh?) from http://www.justjuli.com/ CHECK HER OUT!

Anyway, Lake View is the perfect spot for a wedding. We love it - so beautiful, you have indoor and outdoor loactions to lounge and enjoy the evening, and of course the staff is great!

SOO, here is the part where we come in. Lindsay booked our Instant Wedding Film Package and it made her and John looked like stars for the day! ( of course they were already- but this puts your guests in AWE and an over-the-top status for you both!)

Below is the film we had the pleasure of producing for Lindsay and John. We captured the day and reproduced it in a highlight piece for veiwing during their dinner! Enjoy!

(and Lindsay and John, Thanks! and Congratulations!)
If you are reading this, I encourage you to leave a comment, too!!

Heather & Gregg, The Hotel Marlowe

2008-05-22T10:20:00.000-07:00

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..."

2008-05-19T11:52:00.000-07:00

... 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...

2008-05-10T07:25:00.000-07:00

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

2008-05-06T07:15:00.000-07:00

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!

2008-05-06T05:45:00.000-07:00

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!

2008-04-29T09:22:00.000-07:00

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.

2008-04-23T16:02:00.002-07:00

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

2008-03-20T11:54:00.000-07:00

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!

2008-03-17T14:02:00.000-07:00

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

2008-03-14T17:50:00.000-07:00

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!

2008-03-10T06:24:00.000-07:00

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!

2008-03-07T08:11:00.000-08:00

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?

2008-03-01T05:42:00.000-08:00

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!

2008-02-29T07:41:00.000-08:00

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 !

2008-02-26T08:10:00.001-08:00

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

2008-02-14T11:15:00.000-08:00

Amanda & Ed - Block Island Opening!

Just the Beginning!

2008-02-14T10:57:00.000-08:00

Lana & Ilya's Opening Montage

Happy Valentine's Day!

2008-02-13T16:42:00.000-08:00

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

2008-02-13T13:50:00.000-08:00

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!

2008-02-10T13:13:00.000-08:00

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!

2008-01-25T10:31:00.001-08:00

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

2008-01-10T09:38:00.000-08:00

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

2007-12-17T16:13:00.000-08:00

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!