We cordially Invite you to our
intimate Bridal Event with a difference!
(family & friends welcome)

Join us for Champagne & Hors D’ Oeuvres
When: Wednesday 15th September 2010
Between 6pm & 9pm

Where: Ballara Receptions
1435 Main Road Eltham

Exhibition
Extensive range of wedding industry exhibitors covering
all aspects of your wedding, including Bonita Couture.

Workshop
We will be picking 3 lucky brides to have a fabulous Make Over on the night!
Industry Experts to share tips & hints to ensure a relaxed & smooth wedding day.

Live Entertainment.

Amazing Prizes to be drawn and won on the night
totalling $3000

Grab your friends and family and REGISTER NOW for this fun & unique
catered event with Amanda at Ballara Receptions on 9431 1503

Tomorrow is Robert & Rachel’s wedding…can’t wait. From Sunbury, we will be covering a bit of distance going to Berwick for Rachel, Dandenong for Robert, St Dominic’s in Camberwell and back towards home with the reception at Lakeside in Taylor’s Lakes.

There will be lots of things happening and as Robert & Rachel are into motorbikes, it will be Dean’s challenge to get the GoPro camera on the bike. I’m sure it’ll prove to bring up some awesome footage.

So what’s their story? Well obviously their mototbikes are a key part, but Rachel & Robert also share a love of family. Joshua, their son, will be a central part of the day. Wth so many nieces & nephews in the bridal party, it was very obvious when we attended the rehearsal the closeness & importance of family. As their day hasn’t unfolded yet, I can’t tell you too much of the little things that will happen…you will have to wait and see

I often hear or read from brides and grooms that they just want something to archive their wedding – that video isn’t important and that they may not watch thier wedding video more once, but want it anyway. It somewhat saddens me in hearing this. There is no doubt that an amazing photographer will capture so many parts of your day & you will treasurere it forever. However a film of your wedding can also be a priceless memory.

Through our network of colleagues, I’ve come across this beautiful piece that to me, validates what we do. Within the interview, the interviewee explains “what is so good about this film, is that you can see it floating…it’s living histroy”.

There are two main parts of the day that are important when it comes to capturing audio – the ceremony & the speeches.

In this article, I will talk briefly about the two options that a couple can choose from when it comes to speeches.

The first is a traditional use of a mic and lecturn . At first the use of a lecturn may seem quite typical and formal – perhaps not quite the atmosphere that you want for your speeches. It would mean that your speaker would have to stand behind a podium, which may make them feel uncomfortable and may make the speeches seem a bit stuffy.

A second alternative and one that has become more common, is the roaming mic. This alternative provides a more relaxed atmosphere where the mic can be passed to guests who can either speak from their tables or can come to the front of the bridal table. Sounds great – a perfect atmosphere setting for your wedding.

When it comes to capturing your wedding on film, a roaming mic can be a producer’s worst nightmare. How so?

Well for starters, your reception venue may often have different lighting conditions for different areas of the room. Most reception centres will turn up their lights, however some won’t, making it much harder for us to capture. A well lit podium will make filming your speeches easier. Secondly, most producers use tripods and if a speaker is on the other end of a room, it may be hard to capture depending on the angle of the camera and the person speaking. Thirdly and most commonly – the reason why I hate roaming mics – more often than not, the speaker turns their back to us. It means that they are talking to you, but it also means that you only see their backs on your DVD. If you are using a wireless mic, the best place for speeches is behind the bridal table and between or near you (the couple).

A great MC will plan this out well so that not only will you get beautifully presented speeches on the day, but also on your DVD.
We are always available to give you our advice if you ask – we are here to also make your day the most memorable ever.