Cassie and Adam's Wedding

In January of 2013, I had the honor of meeting with Cassie and Adam about filming their wedding later that same year. During our meeting, we were able to hammer out some details about what they were looking for but I also got the chance to learn more about them. I could see that they have a strong relationship and were both very excited for their upcoming big day. Their excitement got me excited to be working with them and be able to be there to capture their big day!

I spent a morning during the week before the wedding getting some great shots of Cassie's wedding dress, jewelry, shoes and decorations for the wedding in the barn that the reception would be in. When I first walked in, I immediately thought to myself that this is going to be a very neat place for the wedding reception and couldn't wait to see how it would be all set up just a few days later.

Finally the big day had come on May 25th, 2013 and I started the day out at the lake house that Cassie and Adam were getting ready at. Their families were very welcoming and helped me to feel comfortable as I began getting some footage of the house, decorations and everyone enjoying the day. I had brought both of my tripods and cameras so I was prepared but soon after I arrived, one of the tripods fell over and the part that holds the camera on broke off so I was out one tripod for the day. Luckily I had the second tripod to use when needed! Footage of both Cassie and Adam getting ready were taken along with all the details such as the flowers and we were off to the ceremony!

The ceremony was held in a small chapel which was a perfect setting for them. We arrived about 15 minutes before the ceremony started so I had to move quickly to get set up and ready to go. People were being seated and the music was playing as soon as we arrived.  It was a quick set up but it worked out just fine. The ceremony went well and I captured some great moments for them to look back on and remember their special day. I know both Cassie and Adam were busy preparing for the day so I tried to capture the little things they may have missed. It was a beautiful ceremony capped off by some great pictures out behind the chapel. Following the ceremony we were off to take some more pictures.

We traveled all around the area on the bus so the photographer could get some more group pictures. We started out getting some pictures at the reception site. I finally got to see it all set up and decorated and it looked amazing! It was a very cool site and something different. We got some great shots there and headed out to the bowling alley where Cassie and Adam had first met. That was a fun place to get some footage as we were able to use a couple of the lanes and have them pose. Everyone seemed a bit more relaxed now and ready to celebrate the night.

We headed back to the reception to continue the night. The barn had a nice rustic feel to it and the decorations were not too overdone. Many of the decorations were made by hand and every sign was created by pieces of wood that they painted on. The food was great and people were lively. Once the music started, there were many fun shots to be taken with people dancing and having fun. Soon the sun went down, the music kept rolling and everyone seemed to have a blast and I was there to capture it all. I wrapped up the night by getting some interviews with anyone who had some special words or advice to share with Cassie and Adam. Sometimes it's hard to find people willing but there were several ready to jump in front of the camera and add something special to their wedding video.

I could tell that a lot of work went into the set up and planning of their big day and it turned out to be a fantastic day! I enjoyed working and talking with this couple from the very first meeting. They were flexible with me and willing to share their ideas so I could create the video that they were hoping for. Congratulations to Cassie and Adam on their marriage!