Beautiful Tara!  She was absolutely stunning!  Kyle wasn't half bad himself.  Our day started out with getting ready coverage for Tara and Kyle.  Unfortunately for Tara, plans had to change when her makeup artist did not show up!  Thankfully she had a plan B that worked out great!  Another plan B worked out great when the rain stopped and we were able to go outside and shoot some footage of Tara.  The photographer for the day was Ms. Ann Wade Parrish.  It had been a couple of years since we had worked together so it was wonderful to share a fun day!  

Ceremony location: South Highland Presbyterian Church.  

Reception:  Matt Jones Art Gallery (GoPro).

Amy and Danny had a wonderful and elegant ceremony at St. Marks United Methodist Church.  The fun really began at The Club during their reception.  Sure, it was hot and muggy outside, but inside it was rockin!  (BTW, I think that phrase just confirmed that I am old).  

They had so many friends and family gathered to give their love and support to the couple.  We actually got to work with an amazing photographer out of New York.  Amy loved her work, so when it came time for a wedding photographer, there was only one choice!  I know that we got amazing footage, so I am positive she did as well!

Enjoy this romantic clip of the couple outside on the patio at The Club.  It was pitch black, but the night time views of the city are just breathtaking.

Jennifer & John were married in a beautiful ceremony at Reid Chapel on the Samford campus.  We were a little concerned about the rain, but the sky finally did clear and we were able to get some really great shots of the couple outside.  

After the ceremony, the celebration continued at the Wynfrey Hotel.  Danny with Feel the Beat Entertainment guided everyone in having a great time (all the while keeping guests posted with the game scores!)  Jennifer and John, with their friends, danced the night away!  Rick Pennington was also there to capture of the photographic moments.

I loved the ice cream station - which by the way, I don't believe it a big enough trend.  I think it should be a staple.  Oh, and instead of flower arrangements on the individual tables, they had 8" cakes, iced and ready to be eaten.  All were different flavors!  Love that idea!

Anytime we work with Alene, a sense of calmness is all around.  Everything is organized and beautiful!  We very much appreciate that!  She is a classy lady with a classy bride!  Congrats to Jennifer and John!

The following is a sneak peek clip from Jennifer & John's beautiful September wedding.

 

So I am a little late blogging about our amazing trip to Orlando.  Now don't get your hopes up, we didn't take a vacation - we were there for the annual WEVA (Wedding & Event Videographers Association) convention.  We absolutely love going!  You come back refreshed, with new ideas, new friends, less money, but in the end it is all worth it!    

On a personal note, this was the first time that I had been away from Will for longer than one night.  (Last year, we all flew down together with Will and my dad: a.k.a. the official babysitter of Main Street Productions)  

John and I flew out early Monday morning, arrived in Orlando with enough time to get to the hotel, grab a quick bite to eat, and get to classes.  This first day was an "extra" day so only John had classes.  This was my time to relax.  Angela trying to relax is funny in itself!  So while John was learning wonderful techniques from his man-crush, Philip Bloom, I went off to the pool/lazy river for 1 whole hour!

The lazy river idea has always intrigued me.  Floating down on an intertube, enjoying the sun, and quietness around you....Ahhhhhh.  The real truth:  the intertube is way to small for you to sit comfortably in, without feeling like you are doing a sit-up for 10 minutes straight.  So I opted to lay on my belly.  Well, when you are short and in 3 feet of water, it is hard to jump high enough to actually get on the intertube.  Did I mention that all of the while, there were these cannonball water spouts shooting you (to cool you off)???  So finally I just came up from underneath and put my arms though and tried to relax.  Seconds later, the river came to an end.  I was beat!  Relaxing is just really hard for me!!!  I get out of the pool and this guy had been watching me struggle and was laughing at my expense.  He did agree that the intertubes were incredibly difficult.  Nice guy.  Glad I could bring joy to his afternoon.

Monday night was the Opening Gala, where we were treated to a wonderful dinner and awards ceremony.  There were some really talented folks in that room.  And we got to hang out with Bill and Alisa Wilson with SunDolphin Productions!!!  So much fun!  We didn't submit any videos for the contest, but maybe next year!  We have such a hard time keeping our website and blog updated, that I can't imagine finding time to put something together for WEVA.

Tuesday started with all day classes, from 8 - 8.  We really try to go to as many as possible, to get as much out of the conference as we can.  Sometimes John and I go to the same class, but most of the time we divide up.  My favorite class was taught by my new best friend, Bob Ridge, a fellow videographer out of Indiana.  I learned so many great tips!  Wow!  

That night Panasonic had a party for everyone.  And of course, we had to go - they were giving away a HMC 40!!  We didn't win.  But we still had a great time hanging out with Bill and Alisa and everyone else!  

Because we were leaving on Wednesday afternoon, we packed as many classes into that morning as we could.  WEVA also does a trade show with vendors of every kind, all with great deals.  I was talking with the Bogen guy about their goods, and he recognized my birthmark on my arm, and said...."Were you at the lazy river on Monday?"  Yes, he was the guy that was making fun of me on the lazy river.  I didn't want to, but I still bought something from him.  It was a good deal, what was I supposed to do!!!

Needless to say, we had a great time, but we both were super happy to be home to Will on Wednesday afternoon/evening.  He and Pop had a great time, but I know my Dad was tired!  He is the best!  And Will and I survived being away from each other that long.  Next year, maybe we can take a couple of days off and do Disney while we are down there (with Will and Pop)!!!

One hour before the rain started, Ashley and Casey were married outside at Rucker Place.  Of course, it was a fabulous evening.  The garden ceremony was beautiful, the food was amazing, and the guests were having a wonderful time.  

I believe it was Ashley's paternal grandmother that was the spunkiest 92 year old I have ever seen.  She was such a wonderful lady.  I enjoyed the few minutes that I got to speak to her.

Everyone was having a full-filled evening of dancing and mingling!  The rain didn't damper anyone's spirit.  Casey even got up with the band for a song before the night was over!  It was great evening.

Best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Casey Marshall!

For my 50th blog post, I would like to take a little time and brag on us.  Bragging is not something that I usually do, but I am really quite proud of the company that John and I have built.  It is nice to know that hard work, treating people right, and delivery a quality product, actually pays off in the end.  (All while raising an active two year old boy!!)

We are currently in the middle of several special projects that we are so honored to be a part of!  When we can, we will let everyone know about the details!  2010 is shaping up to be a spectacular year for us!  Actually 2009 has been pretty great too!

For the end of 2009, we are launching a new product that we can't wait to tell you more about!  Check back soon!

I first met Ashleigh and her mom at the Style in the Sky Bridal Show back in the spring. Great family! Their church was already set up to film their ceremony, so Ashleigh and Chris only needed a videographer for their reception at the Gadsden Country Club. We were pleased to help!

Ashleigh wore a beautiful gown from the White Room in Helena. She looked amazing!

They had a lovely reception with beautiful music provided by a local pianist, Jon Michael Ogletree. We actually had the honor to film Jon Michael several times before when he was working with Briarwood Christian School. So we knew his talents. The following clip shows the bride and groom cutting their cake. The music is provided by Jon Michael Ogletree.

Ashleigh and Chris Ray cut their cake from john deaver on Vimeo.

Clever title, huh??? It's all I've got tonight!

On to the story!

I didn't have the opportunity to get to know Natalie and Chris before the wedding like I normally like to do, but I can tell you that Natalie's mom is the best! She was so sweet she even called to thank us a couple of days after the wedding. I am surprised that she wasn't still recuperating!

The bride and groom were married at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Mt. Brook. After a very beautiful ceremony, the guests all headed to the B & A Warehouse. And that is where the party began. Fabulous flowers, great venue, amazing food and cakes! The band kept everyone dancing all night. It was a perfect evening. We were so busy getting wonderful footage, I am not even sure that I got to tell Natalie how beautiful she was!

Enjoy the fun dancing!

Nancy and Chris started off their day with getting ready coverage at the Grace Presbyterian Church in Chelsea. This was the most together bride ever! She had everything under control, was not panicky, just calm. After an amazing turnout from their friends, family, and church family, the two headed off to the Avon Theatre.

We actually had never had the opportunity to work at this venue, so we were very excited about the evening. Very cool place! Jennifer with GoPro manages it and we work with her all of the time through her other venues, so we knew it would be wonderful! And it was!

Here is a little sneak peek of some of the great footage that we got during a photo session with Corey & Erin Nolen.

Untitled from john deaver on Vimeo.

We had the privilege of being able to be a part of the greatest wedding of the year! Traci Mathews married her sweet beau, Jason, at her parent's house in Springville, AL. Many of you know Mathews Manor - great venue to work. The Mathews have always been one of our favorites in town. Probably 5 years ago, we left a battery at their house and Mr. Mathews was so kind to save it for me; I will always remember that!

 

When their daughter started to plan her wedding, she really had the upperhand compared to most brides. After all, the family plans and hosts weddings for a living. I would hope that because of this, it was more relaxing, calm, and enjoyable for everyone! There were a lot of people in attendance to wish Traci & Jason a great start to their new life together.

 

Not only was it a special wedding, but it was also the launch of a brand new site for Mathews Manor. In the hopes of expanding, the Mathews bought the property across the street from their current location. It is a fabulous meadow with the heart being an amazing 75 ft high tree! It was this tree that captured Traci's heart. And it was her dad that made it all happen in a very short amount of time.

 

Our favorite part (which seemed to be made for a photo session) was this beautiful stone bridge over a small creek. Wow! It is perfect! The creek even had a small path so that you could stand in the middle and take your shots up toward the couple on the bridge.

 

The following clip was taken from the photo session where Traci and Jason saw each other for the 1st time on the day of their wedding. Very sweet!

 

We suggest you follow the links to Vimeo.com to see it in HD!

 

Jason and Traci, First sight from john deaver on Vimeo.