When we first met Laura with her wedding planner and we listened to the importance of Laura’s grandparents, we knew that something special could grow from this. Fortunately Laura shared this passion and after a conversation with Mossy via skype, plans were set to fly to New York. The greatest thing about creating a story is that it unfolds as it happens.

Our team spent a week in New York, and with a busy schedule wanted to ensure that they captured the vision and connections of the stories filmed in Australia. The crew came back with some brilliant footage – now to the editing.

For Laura & Mossy, their Life story was shared with their guests in two parts. The team created this proposal story and used it just prior to their reception entrance. The scene at The Windsor was set and what an amazing entrance it was.

As a parent, I know how important family is…sharing moments and remembering special times are what creates our memories.

This story was the primary element of Laura & Mossy’s Life story. With both of Laura’s Nona’s playing an important part in their day, what better way to capture their love and share how important they are than to actually film these moments. Both families are amazing – their love is heart warming and we are thrilled to have created this for not only Laura & Mossy, but for all their family.

However we had a challenge. Sadly both of Mossy’s Grandparents were no longer here and we felt that finding a way to represent this was truly important. In our meeting with Laura, she mentioned a cook book that Mossy had – it was perfect!!!

A Same Day Edit is something that is indescribable – one can never fully appreciate the emotion of sharing it until you have been a part of it.

For Laura & Mossy, this completed the story of their day. There are so many elements that make this complete that you just have to watch it.

With both the ceremony & reception at the Windsor Hotel in Melbourne, Laura & Mossy’s wedding story has taken them across from New York to Melbourne. With a blend of rituals, their vows were heart felt…you could feel their love in their words, the tone and their expressions as they shared their commitment. They truly have a love story.

Our team has had an amazing December and I am humbled with one of the most beautiful complements that Laura’s dad said – “we are not videographers…we are artists!” A perfect day to complete an amazing year.

Thank you to all the family who have helped us make this beautiful movie.

With special thanks to Dave from dnmweddingfilms.com.au and Jason from xsight.com.au who filmed with us on the day
And also for the talented Candice from Mackenzi Creations mackenzicreations.com

Music: Every Moment by Jason Critz licenced through
themusicbed.com

David & Rose are one fun couple.
When we first met them last year, while talking about their journey together, Rose began to cry & laugh almost simultaneously…crying with the joy of becoming David’s wife & giggling because that’s her nature.

We knew that this couple had something amazing together. During their lifestory shoot, David was so caring and tender with Rose, in a way that was romantic and chivalrous. We travelled along the Calder Hwy to Mount Macedon, the two of them riding their bikes – David always behind to make sure Rose was safe.

On their wedding day, their bubbly personalty that we also came to enjoy shone through and made for some fun moments. Starting with games and finishing the night at the Manningham Function Centre Doncaster, we had the privilege to again work with the talented Andrew Noble & accompanied by Kiet Luu as our support cinematographer.

Let’s see…how can I describe this SDE?

Mark and Andrea are two beautiful people. Their kindness and love are endearing and you cannot but adore them.

We believe that each person has a story…when we find a story it’s easy to bring into life what ‘one’ would consider normal parts of their day and make an amazing memory. Mark grew up on a farm in the beautiful beach side of Torquay. Their family grows flowers. It was immediate that this part of Mark’s life played an important role in his day.

For Mark & Andrea’s wedding, we visited the farm, shared moments of family at work & watched the care and love that went from growing these blooms to the final bouquets. Mark’s sister Dani, a florist, assembled the beautiful flower arrangements for the whole day – from table arrangements, bouquets to corsages, colour and love surrounded this wedding.

This wedding is beyond special. There are so many wishes I have for Mark and Andrea…above all I wish them an eternity of happiness.

Love Always
xo

Our couples like to have fun
We met Steven & Jimmie early 2011 and hit it off straight away. I love listening to how people met and share the fun times that brought them together. From this, Jimmie was keen to create a love story that would be shown at the reception…oh how fun it was to spend a full day interviewing and shooting with them.

But this is not their love story – this is their wedding highlight. Keeping in true fashion, our amazing couple made our day super fun.

I’m not giving their wedding story away…you’ll have to watch it.

It’s always wonderful to meet a couple who are so in love – it gives me goose bumps each time. Watching Frank & Elianne as they shared their wedding day with their family & friends, I could see that their love brought so many tears of happiness.

I often think of what effects me most about a couple and for this new family, I feel it’s the innocence of love. This will be one of the things I will remember most about Frank & Elianne.

Francesco & Elianne’s feature film compliments their Same Day Edit. I would have to say that Frank & Elianne’s wedding was one of the most filled receptions that we have been part of. So many things were planned from the dance troupes to our presentation…it sure kept the room buzzing. It was great to work with one of our very good friend’s & talented colleagues, Peter Szilveszter to produce this fun filled feature film.

Beth wanted a fairy tale wedding and Luke granted her wish. It was easy to do in the beautiful settings of the Dandenong ranges. The gorgeous landscape of Tatra gardens & the intimate chapel was the sacred place to their marriage.

Yes, it rained but this didn’t stop our amazing couple having an amazing day. And when you look at the stunning scenery and listen to the beautiful words that were shared during the day, all other elements are a glimmer of a magnificent day.

So with our very good friend Andrew Noble at the mast for photos, we continued on our natural trail of making their memories come to life.

When you think of robust wedding video industries, the Philippines comes to mind, Canada and the U.S. too. But Australia? Not if this article had appeared in EventDV’s early years, say, in 2004 or 2005. Up until then, wedding videographers in the Antipodes had done for their industry’s reputation what Darwin had done for creationism. But as our trade magazine was taking shape, so too was the wedding and event video industry Down Under.

The Aussies have scrunched their industry’s evolution into the blink of an eye, leaving videographers stateside blushing. Sure, video producers in the U.S. have advanced by leaps and bounds, outgrowing the proverbial sweatsuit in favor of rock-star duds. Wedding videos have gone from totally cheap to totally chic. And they morphed into films along the way.

In an easy parallel (albeit a decade later, and advancing in double-time), the wedding filmmaking industry in Australia is on the fast track to a similar notoriety. Along for the ride-no, in the (right-side) driver’s seat-are Aussies Peter Szilveszter of Living Lens, Rochelle Morris of Sauvignon Media Creations, Dave Cowling of D ‘n’ M Films, Susanto (Santo) Widjaja of Paper Cranes Productions, and Abraham Joffe of Untitled Film Works.

Article by Elizabeth Merfeld – Read More:

http://www.eventdv.net/Articles/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=75644

As Asher speaks of this very important day, their wedding day, he reflects and acknowledges how they value each person’s presence. There are no better people to share a wedding day than those who care about you. Asher & Alia are surrounded by these people who have made their day even more beautiful.

The day even with rain was priceless as we captured some of the fun, laughter and priceless moments.

With the amazing talents of Andrew Noble as photographer, enjoy the feature film of Asher & Alia.

I have been thinking about what I could compose for Ante & Rowena’s feature film and somtimes I think simple is best. As I watch this clip I know how important the connections that these two people have with the people around them. They have grown up with their friends – and their friends have grown to be like their family.

One of our very distinct characteristics of our company is finding what makes our clients different. With Ante & Rowena we have a blending of two different cultures – Croatian & Chinese. Like anything in life, the scales need to be balanced and with their wedding day, balance was definitely there. With the candid and fun nature of the bridal party there was joy, tears & laughter.

I welcome you to share our feature film of Ante & Rowena

Maharani Weddings
It’s a great honour to be invited by a highly respected company such as Maharani Weddings to contribute to their blog. Soon after being awarded the Rising Star status in Event DV, I had been contacted by Kalah, Director of Sales who had watched our trailer clip. She was so impressed by what she had seen and even more so that our company was headed by me, a female. Maharani Weddings is also a female run company and an advocate for women in business. It’s a true honour to be asked to cotribute to their site and share our work.

Film-y Friday Finale all the way from Australia!
With the weekend around the corner, I know everyone is getting ready to pack up and call it a day. But before you head out the door for a weekend full of brunches, lunches, and mani pedis, I have the most scrumptious treat for you. All the way from Melbourne, Australia comes this magical highlight reel from Sauvignon Media Creations. This video made me fall out of my chair, twice. The first time, I was in shock about how our little company has spread its wings all the way to the land down under. And, second because for the cinematography junkie in me, it’s a DREAM.