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Ron & Amanda – a “Scottish” Super 8 Film

12 comments By LifeStage August 1st, 2011 @ 4:32 pm

Wilmington, NC

From NC, to London, to Australia and back again. And so glad they invited us along for the last leg of the ride. :)
Amanda and Ron live in Perth, Australia but wanted to celebrate with friends and family near Amanda’s hometown and feel the Atlantic ocean spray on their face for their wedding day. Amanda mentioned to us that although our work isn’t typical and is very engaging, she didn’t want a normal wedding video. In fact, she enjoyed watching her parents Super 8 wedding video growing up so much, that she wanted to feel the same nostalgia for her own wedding film. As one of the few in NC who offer vintage Super 8mm, we obliged.
So much character for this wedding. If you ever run into Ron’s friends (the groomsmen) on the street, ask them to tell you about the bachelor party adventure(s). And if you run into Amanda on the street, you’ll have to let her fill you in on the rest of Ron’s toast to her (in the film). We cut it off after he says she inquired about “what was up” the kilt….one of the best toast bloopers ever. :)
Enjoy you kids! Thanks so much for being different and being in love so we could film this day for you!

From NC, to London, to Australia and back again. And so glad they invited us along for the last leg of the ride. :)

Amanda and Ron live in Perth, Australia but wanted to celebrate with friends and family near Amanda’s hometown and feel the Atlantic ocean spray on their face for their wedding day. Amanda mentioned to us that although our work isn’t typical and is very engaging, she didn’t want a normal wedding video. In fact, she enjoyed watching her parents Super 8 wedding video growing up so much, that she wanted to feel the same nostalgia for her own wedding film. As one of the few in NC who offer vintage Super 8mm, we obliged.

So much character for this wedding. If you ever run into Ron’s friends (the groomsmen) on the street, ask them to tell you about the bachelor party adventure(s). And if you run into Amanda on the street, you’ll have to let her fill you in on the rest of Ron’s toast to her (in the film). We cut it off after he says she inquired about “what was up” the kilt….one of the best toast bloopers ever. :)

Enjoy you kids! Thanks so much for being different and being in love so we could film this day for you!

WATCH ON VIMEO HERE

Ceremony Location: St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Reception Venue: Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort
Photographer: Chris Lang
Caterer: Noni Hauck @ Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort
Florist: Moxie Florist
DJ: Adam Lassiter – DJ Professionals

Kelly & Bob – Wedding Highlights

3 comments By LifeStage January 5th, 2011 @ 2:27 pm

Greenville, NC

[View HD Video Here]

The “Most Excited Bride of the Year” award goes to Kelly. Not to say Bob wasn’t stoked, but you just couldn’t help smile when you saw Kelly interact w/ Bob. I’ve been to some weddings where the photographer is having to force nice, but fake, smiles out of a couple, but I’m not sure Kelly & Bob knew there was a photographer or videographer there.

It’s always nice to get referrals from friends and family, but this wedding that Life Stage filmed was really special because a good friend of Matt’s was not only Kelly’s Matron of Honor, but also her best friend. And best friends surprise each other with a wedding video. :) Kelly had no idea, although it was something she wanted badly, and it was a pleasure to show up and see genuine excitement for us to capture Kelly and Bob’s wedding day emotions on video.

The things that really stuck out to me from this beautiful wedding in Greenville, (other than the awesome heat!) were the “first look” , vows, and the “first dance”. Truly genuine moments. They weren’t just going through the motions because that’s what you are supposed to do at a wedding. Everyone else melted away. And that makes for a great wedding, great wedding film, and a great marriage. :)

Congrats Kelly & Bob!

- Matt

Trey & Joann – Wedding Highlights

0 comments By LifeStage September 29th, 2010 @ 10:22 am

Wilmington, NC

St. Mary Parish is the most beautiful venue for a wedding in Wilmington, NC. Very reminiscent of Italian Catholic Churches. Trey and Joann made a great choice. So many fun moments from this day captured. Not sure a couple could ask for a better downtown Wilmington day with gorgeous Spring weather. We captured a hilarious moment downtown with a harmonica player, and Matt McGraw took some amazing photos of that moment. But what really stood out from the fun moments of the day aside from the family and friends hilarity on the dance floor, or the limo ride through town, was the genuine toasts given. We LOVED Trey’s dad’s toast as the best man. We included a little bit of it in this highlights film, but he took all the guests back to a very sentimental moment from Trey’s birth, and passed along a new illustration of that for Trey & Joann’s new life together. This day wouldn’t have been complete without the amazing talent of Brian Carpenter, from Toronto, Canada based Studio 67. Brian has been a friend of mine for a while in the video community, and he flew down to help us out with Trey & Joann’s day. Him and Melissa rocked it out, and captured some heartfelt and cinematic moments. We appreciate him helping make Trey & Joann’s day seamless!

Trey & Joann, please enjoy this keepsake from your wedding. And we hope you still have those stylish glasses Joann! Thanks so much for inviting us to your wedding and trusting us with these moments.

Vendors:

Venue: St. Mary Catholic Church & The Hilton Riverside

Photos: Matt McGraw Photography

Florist: Wendy Wright – A Beautiful Event

Cake: Imaginary Friends Bakery

DJ – Jason Jackson – Global DJ

Filmmaker Support: Toronto Based Studio 67 (Brian Carpenter)

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