Chinye and Osagie in Dallas Wedding Video

Chinye and Osagie at the Marty Leonard Chapel and Mira Vista Country Club in Fort Worth

“You can’t kiss me yet,” Chinye warned when Osagie spontaneously hugged her during their vows. The kiss would come later and what a kiss is was! Chinye and Osagie were married at the beautiful and architecturally-significant Marty Leonard Chapel  in Fort Worth, Texas .

For her wedding day Chinye chose a white satin ball gown with a sweetheart neckline, worn with a short-sleeved bolero jacket. The shirred fabric of her drop-waist bodice hugged her torso and a jeweled belt emphasized her waistline. Opaque appliquéd flowers dusted her sweetheart neckline. On the full skirt of the gown, shirred satin eased into softer folds strewn with pearls.

Chinye’s bridesmaids wore sleeveless chiffon gowns in a rich plum color. The honor attendant wore the same gown in lavender. The attendants carried bouquets of white hydrangeas and stepped out in sliver shoes. The bride’s bouquet was filled with plum and lavender roses.

The wedding ceremony began with a parade of rambunctious young fellows in tuxedos carrying a series of signs informing Uncle Osagie that his bride, Aunt Chinye, was about to appear. The doors of the chapel were closed as the flower girl in her frilly white ball gown solemnly made her way down the aisle. Then the doors opened for the beautiful bride.
The audience was filled with guests wearing colorful cultural clothing inspired in Africa. The bride’s family wore deep blues and purples, while the groom’s side favored crimson and peach. Everyone sang lovely hymn accompanied by a live harpist.

Chinye carried the music into her vows by singing a passage from Lamentations to her groom, but she was too emotional to finish on her own. The congregation joined her for the final portion as her anxious groom wiped away her copious tears. She bravely continued by reading a passage from the Book of Ruth. During Osagie’s vows he promised to provide “very tender loving care,” something he’d already demonstrated when he wiped away her tears. Coming to the end of his vows he was so overcome with emotion that he grabbed his bride up in a hug – that’s when she warned him to save the kiss for later.

The couple included the lighting of a unity candle in their service, leaving the tapers of each family glowing after the unity candle was lit to indicate that their strong family ties would continue. Then finally it was time for the kiss.
Osagie grabbed his bride up in a passionate embrace which caused the young groomsmen to react with exaggerated animation, jumping into the air and hiding their eyes. The audience voiced their approval and as the kiss continued, the maid of honor exclaimed, “Alright! Get it on!”

All that Chinye could say after being released from the extended embrace was, “Oh Baby!” The couple’s joy was so great they danced through their guests during their exit.

Between the ceremony and reception the newly married couple was joined by their wedding party for formal photos. The exuberant nephews were irrepressible, climbing all over the bride and groom as the photographer struggled to get the perfect shot. Finally everyone reunited at Mira Vista Country Club for the lively reception.

A towering cake of lacy icing with purple orchids cascading down the side dominated the room. After cutting their cake, sharing a first dance and tossing the bouquet and garter, the bride and groom made a wardrobe change, returning to the room in outfits in the African tradition. Chinye wore a headdress and top in plum matched with a white wrap skirt and shawl. Osagie was all in white. As they stepped onto the floor and began to dance, their guests rushed to crowd around them, showering them with money.
The couple made another wardrobe change, this time choosing cultural clothes in various tones of brown, the color they had chosen for the new family they had formed. Their guest waved sparklers as the couple made their way to a beautiful white Camaro convertible and drove off into the night.

 Behind the Scenes with LeniCam Video Productions

Our videographers captured this sweet ceremony with a pair of professional grade HD videocameras. One of the cameras was our custom-designed proprietary camera. That’s how we got the intimate shots of the couple’s vows and captured the exuberant responses of the wedding party to that kiss. It seems as if our cameraman must have been standing just behind Osagie, but instead our camera was hidden from sight among the beautiful floral arrangements and the cameraman did his work remotely from the back of the church, watching the scene unfold on a monitor.

We were able to clearly record Chinye’s voice as it faded away during her sung hymn, because we had a wireless microphone of Osagie’s lapel. The microphones on the cameras picked up the soft voices of the congregation as they finished the psalm. In the video it flows smoothly, just as it did at the ceremony, however, the effect was only achieved by careful editing and mixing.

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Amanda and Art – Ashton Gardens in Corinth – Wedding Videos Dallas TX

Second Daughter Marries at Ashton Gardens with LeniCam Video Productions

Art was pretty nervous about his wedding day.  Tears rushed to his eyes when his bride entered the chapel.  When she reached his side, they discussed his nervousness in whispers as the ceremony went on around them.  His hands shook as they cut their wedding cake.  Once the formalities were behind him and he had Amanda in his arms for the First Dance, the nerves disappeared and you could see just how happy Art was to have the beautiful Amanda as his companion for life.  Amanda and Art were married at Ashton Gardens in Corinth.

Amanda was decked out from head to toe for her big day.  Her veil was held in place by a sparkling headband.  Her strapless ballgown with sweetheart neckline was a real showstopper.  The skirt featured wired ruffles running down the length of it, topped off with a sparkling belt and lace bodice.  Under the gown she chose lace espadrilles – a comfortable choice proving she had brains as well as beauty.  The bridesmaids wore short lace dresses in a bright coral with turquoise high-heeled pumps.

Ashton Gardens looked particularly lovely on Art and Amanda’s wedding day.  The gorgeous weather enhanced the view through the three windows surrounding the chapel, looking out onto beautiful wooded scenery.  Pews were decorated by nosegays with large bows and an ornate urn on the stage held an elaborate floral arrangement.  Also gracing the stage were a large wrought iron candelabra, a unity candle and a unity cross.

After the ceremony family and friends joined the couple for some photos and then went to the reception space, just a few feet away.  Art and Amanda lingered in the chapel for a few more shots with Therwhanger Photography and then strolled across to the reception.  As they made a dramatic entrance down Ashton Gardens’ elegant curving staircase, DJ Tommy L. Chamber of Shon-C introduced them to the excited guests.

Guests enjoyed a delicious buffet dinner, had fun in the photobooth and then hit the dance floor.  The DJ kept everyone hopping with a wide variety of music and activities, including the bouquet and garter tosses.  By the end of the evening, Amanda traded her wedding finery in on a pair of shorts with an embroidered boyfriend shirt.  Then Art escorted Amanda to a waiting car while friends and family waved farewell with glowing sparklers.

Behind the Scenes with LeniCam Video Productions

We love weddings, because no matter how many we attend, we find something wonderful to enjoy.  We were particularly happy to be invited to this one, because we’d videoed her sister Allysa’s wedding just a few years before.  On this day, Art’s extreme nervousness and excitement made the day very special to us and our equipment helped us highlight it in our video.

We used two cameras to video the wedding – one at the back of the chapel and another up front on the stage, hidden behind a floral display.  Our camera on the stage caught the bride’s entrance and the audience’s response, while the camera in the back focused on the nervous groom.  During the ceremony we kept the camera at the front on the couple and we could hear what they said, because we’d put a wireless lavalier microphone on the groom.  That’s how we captured their interaction.

Because we use professional grade HD videocameras we’re able to stay out of sight while we get the shots.  Most videographers don’t have the same zoom capabilities as our cameras, so they have to stay very close to the bride.  We’re able to set up our cameras, get the shots and be virtually invisible throughout the day.

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Wedding Videos Dallas TX with Claudia and Jared

Claudia and Jared at Capella Court Gardens in Carrollton

The bride seemed nonchalant about her wedding.  While the stylist worked on her hair, Claudia sat in the floor staring into her laptop.  About the only way you could tell she was getting ready for her wedding was the blue ruffled garter around her thigh.  When the chapel doors were opened it was a completely different story.  Tears of joy ran down her cheeks.  Claudia married Jared at Capella Court Gardens in Carrollton.

Before the wedding the bride’s dressing room was full of pretty girls getting ready for Claudia’s big day.  Two little girls were decked-out in white organza dresses with pink silk flowers all around the hem.  On their heads they wore circlets of white flowers with small veils.  The bridesmaids’ dresses were long and black with deep V necklines.  As lovely as they all were, no one outshone the bride in her strapless white satin gown with intricate crystal beading.

Over in the groom’s waiting room, Jared and his groomsmen gathered to prayer with the pastor.  Of course, that was after the handsome groom checked himself out in the mirror and liked what he saw.

For the ceremony in the chapel, pairs of bridesmaids and groomsmen entered down matching staircases and walked down the aisle together.  Then from between double doors at the rear, the darling flower girls preceded a young man with a banner declaring, “Here comes the Bride.”  The double doors closed after the young man with the sign and opened for the stunning bride in her gorgeous dress, which was as beautiful from the rear as it was from the front.

The stately chapel glowed with white paneling highlighted by golden touches.  White tapers flickered in golden candelabra.  As the couple’s parents’ entered the chapel they lit tapers to be used by Claudia and Jared to light their unity candle.  The nervous groom nearly stumbled at the start of the vows, but by the end, his voice was loud and clear.  The bride also vowed with commitment.  As the couple left the chapel the banner, carried by the young man, was turned over to say “Just Married.”

At the door of the reception, guests were offered fanciful lollipops and small personalized swag bags.  A delicious looking buffet offered fruits, cheese and other hors d’oeuvres.  Dominating the room was a large ice sculptured vase holding red roses.  Each layer of the towering wedding cake was banded by a strip of rhinestones.  The groom’s cake was fashioned to look like a basket full of chocolate covered fruit.  Everyone enjoyed Claudia and Jared’s wedding day.

Behind the Scenes with LeniCam Video Productions

Claudia and Jared were certainly the stars of their wedding video, but like most couples, they really enjoyed watching everyone else when they got the opportunity to see the finished product.  We get lots of group shots, so the couple can see each guest at least once in the video, but one of the reasons we arrive early is to identify the people closest to the couple.  Those are the people we make sure to highlight in the video.

Another reason we arrive early is the audio track.  We need to make sure there is a microphone available for everyone who will speak or perform during the ceremony and that we are connected to the audio feeds.  Our most connection is with the lavalier microphone attached to the groom’s lapel.  That’s what gives us a clear recording of the vows and it also gives us the inside track on the rest of the day.

Making a wedding video is more than pointing a camera towards the front of the church.  We arrive with thousands of dollars of equipment and over a decade of experience in wedding videography.  Throughout the day we are everywhere, recording everything, while remaining virtually invisible to the guests and participants.  Then we return to our studio and devote several weeks to creating a unique video the bride and groom will cherish for years to come.

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Courting Co-Workers Marry in a Flower Mound Wedding Chapel Captured by Wedding Videographer Dallas TX

Theresa and Dwayne – Le Beaux Chateau in Flower Mound

The first time Dwayne saw Theresa he was waiting for a job interview.  He still remembers the red jacket with a big black button she wore that day.  He got the job and had the opportunity to make friends with the stunning woman in the red jacket.  After several years their friendship warmed into love.  Theresa and Dwayne were married at Le Beaux Chateau in Flower Mound.

Theresa was radiant in her white fitted gown with large crystal accents cascading across the bodice.  The strapless gown with sweetheart neckline and corset closing hugged her torso with shirred satin.  A crystal ornament gathered the gown to the side at her knees.  Below the knees the dress flared out and became a wide poufy train.  The groom looked pretty stunning himself in a white tux with white accessories.  Theresa paid homage to that red jacket on her wedding day.  She and her bridesmaids carried bouquets of red roses.

The beautiful chapel with its leaded glass windows and crystal sconces made a lovely background for a touching wedding ceremony.  On either side of the aisle, pews were draped with white tulle sways held in place with silk magnolias.  At the end of the pews sat a large column candles in a hurricanes surrounded by red rose petals.  A pair of large urns filled with white silk flowers graced the stage.

Dwayne’s sons walked Theresa down the aisle.  Her smile widened as she drew closer to her beloved.  During the ceremony they lighted a unity candle and participated in a sand pouring ritual.  The smiles on their faces were easy to read as they were introduced for the first time as Mr. and Mrs.

A tasty buffet of hors d’oeuvres waited for the guest at the reception.  After the bride and groom entered the ballroom, they shared a first dance and then cut their beautiful cake.  Dwayne was so besotted with his new wife when she offered him a fingerful of icing that he almost forgot their audience.  When they sat down to their first meal, complete with a luscious-looking shrimp cocktail, Dwayne offered up a sweet prayer in thanksgiving for their blessing and in petition for happiness in their marriage.

After an energetic evening complete with line dancing and a hip-hop demonstration by Dwayne’s sons, the couple finally had a moment to themselves.  Dwayne led his new wife, still wearing her veil with her street clothes, in a solo dance and then dipped her low for a perfect ending.

Behind the Scenes with LeniCam Video Productions

When Theresa and Dwayne were married, this wedding chapel had a different name.  Since their wedding, the venue manager lost their lease and for several weeks couples didn’t know whether they could have a wedding there or not.  The new management is going strong and the owners of the building consulted with the stranded couples to work things out, so the potential wedding disasters had happy endings.

Few things can be more disruptive to wedding plans than a vendor who goes out of business.  That’s why we’re very proud of the fact that we’ve been doing what we do for over a decade.  As we’ve served the brides of North Texas with videography services we’ve seen a lot of vendors come and go – but we’re still here.  We’re proud of our staying power, in part, because it’s given us a lot of experience.  The proof of that is in the high quality of our videos.

On Theresa and Dwayne’s wedding day, we showed up an hour and a half before the ceremony.  We had a lot of audio and video equipment to unload and set up.  We also wanted to reassure the couple that whatever happened, the videographer was there and ready to go.  After we got set up, we visited the bride and groom as they got ready for their big day.

Another benefit of our experience is our custom-designed remote control video-camera.  Theresa, like most brides, wanted tight close-ups during the vows, but she preferred not to share her big moment with a videographer standing next to her.  Many venues won’t allow a videographer up close during the ceremony, even if the bride was willing for them to be there.  That’s why we developed our proprietary camera.  Because it’s remote control, the videographer is out of sight, monitoring the action on a remote screen.  The camera itself is over to the side, out of the guests’ line of sight, and because it’s a professional grade HD videocamera, we can get high-quality close-ups without being next to the bride.

Our experience has also taught us that we need more audio coverage than the microphone on a videocamera can provide.  We use a lot of microphones and audio feeds to pick of the sounds of the wedding and one of our favorites for this wedding was a wireless mic on Dwayne’s lapel.  With it we picked up a flawless recording of the vow, as well as endearing sentiments like the prayer before their meal and Dwayne’s comments during the cake cutting.

We promise our couples, no matter what happens on your wedding day – good and bad – you’re going to love your wedding video.  Theresa and Dwayne certainly did.

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Fall Wedding at Park Cities Baptist Church

Lauren and Alex – Ellis Chapel at Park Cities Baptist Church and the Doubletree Inn in Wedding Videos Dallas TX

Their first date was at Mattito’s in Uptown and by their third date they realized something serious was going on.  Recently, for old time’s sake, they made a repeat visit.  Next time they go they’ll be man and wife, because Lauren and Alex were married at Ellis Chapel of Park Cities Baptist Church.

The pretty, strawberry-blond Lauren wore a white satin halter gown covered in ornate crystal-enhanced lace.  The back of the gown was festooned with a large slipknot bow.   Her “something old” was a beautiful diamond solitaire necklace which had been her grandmothers.  Her scallop-edged tulle veil was trimmed with crystals.  In her hands she carried a bouquet of white roses.

Ellis Chapel provided an elegant back drop for the fall wedding.  The pews were decorated with nosegays of roses with a trailing burgundy ribbon.  Brass candlesticks and a large arrangement of flowers graced the stage.  A pipe organ and live trumpet played as Lauren went down the aisle on her father’s arm.  Adding color to the scene were the bridesmaids in their short red dresses.  The ceremony included scripture readings and the lighting of a unity candle.

The reception was held nearby in the Doubletree Inn.  Lauren freshened her look by replacing her veil with a crystal-embellished ribbon in her hair.  After they were announced Alex took his dazzling bride into his arms and guided her around the dance floor like a pro.  It was easy to see they were both glad to be married.  Alex became playful as they cut their cake and Lauren ended up with icing all over her chin.  From the elaborately decorated wedding cake with roses trailing down the side, the couple turned to the chocolate groom’s cake embellished with the Texas Ranger’s team logo.

Behind the Scenes with LeniCam Video Productions

There’s more to a wedding day than a ceremony and a reception.  Sometimes it’s those in-between times that are the most fun or photogenic.  That’s why we get to a wedding and hour and a half before it starts and keep the cameras rolling until the bride and groom drive away.

We target an early arrival, because to avoid getting held up by traffic or missed exits.  We also have a lot of equipment to unload and set up.  As soon as that’s all done, our videographer’s become roving reporters, checking into the bride’s dressing room and visiting with the groom to get the background story.

Lauren’s dad told us about the grandmother’s necklace and Alex revealed the story of their first and last date at Mattito’s.  Those kinds of details make the video much more interesting to watch.  It also gives us an opportunity to double check all the details and make sure that everyone who needs one has a microphone.  We put a lavalier microphone on the groom to clearly record the vows and then ask him to keep it on, so we can capture sentiments expressed throughout the evening.

Of course, the wedding ceremony is the main event.  We set up one camera near the front of the chapel to get the bride as she walked down the aisle and then close-ups of her during the vows.  It’s a remote control camera, so the videographer is able to look through a monitor and control the camera. without being up in the front where he’d be distracting.  Another cameraman set up at the back of the church to capture the shots of more complete view of the front of the chapel.

One videographer stayed with the couple while they had formal photography made in front of the beautiful church, while another one set up for the reception.  By the time the bride and groom were announced, both videocameras were ready to capture the fun.

Our goal was to be everywhere all the time, recording everything.  Still we want to be invisible to the guests and participants.  That’s why we developed our custom remote camera and use professional grade HD videocameras that let us get great quality shots without having to be in the middle of everything, like videographers using DSLR.

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Thoughtful Bride Honors Many Traditions at Country Club Wedding

Leanna and Tim – Stonebriar Country Club in Frisco Texas Captured by Wedding Videographer for Dallas TX

Leanna wasn’t taking any chances on her wedding day.  From pinning something old on her petticoat to a sixpence taped on her shoe, she took all the proper bridal precautions.  Then after a final application of lip gloss, she marched right out and married Tim at Stonebriar Country Club in Frisco.

Leanna was dazzling on her wedding day in a bright-white strapless gown with a sweetheart neckline.  The bodice was covered in crystal beads sewn into a floral lace pattern and the A-line skirt was a series of vertical organza ruffles.  Even her fingertip veil was edged in crystals.  Still, her smile was her most beautiful accoutrement.

As the wedding party made their way into the ceremony, the ring bearer appeared to be exasperated by the whole process.  He stomped down the aisle with his arms crossed and the ring pillow shoved to the side.  He was followed down the aisle by a flower girl who shared none of his angst.  She almost floated down the aisle with joy.

Leanna and Tim wrote their vows for one another, which were both meaningful and humorous.  The touching ceremony included the lighting of a unity candle. After announcing the couple man and wife, the officiant got in on the humor, declaring them Mr. and Mrs. Little Timothy Navin when tall broad-shouldered groom was anything but little.

It was easy to see that Leanna had put a lot of thought into the celebration.  Along with her pre-wedding ministrations, the programs were “Wedding Activity Books” and the guests located their table for the reception with personalized luggage tags.

It was also easy to see this couple was devoted to fun.  The wedding cake topper was bride and groom figurines carrying signs.  The groom’s sign said, “Mr. Right,” while the bride’s sign declared she was “Mrs. Always Right.”  Instead of the standard tiered wedding cake, they served a table full of decorated one-layer cakes.  When the couple cut their cake the ritual almost turned into a food fight.  Another laughter-filled moment of the day was the Newlywed Shoe Game where both spouse admitted that Leanna made the first move.

The good times continued through the garter toss.  Little Timothy tossed the garter onto a ledge which hid the indirect lighting overhead.  Even Little Timothy couldn’t reach it.  Not to worry – the ever-prepared bride just happened to have a second garter.

As the guests said farewell with bubbles, the bride and groom played one more prank.  Tim’s mother drove up in her SUV and when they drove away, Mom and bride were in the front seat, while Tim pouted in the back seat.

Behind the Scenes with LeniCam Video Productions        

Leanna and Tim chose our wedding package with two videographers.  That allows us to record the wedding from two different perspectives and weave them together at our studio through editing and mixing.  In this highlight film, we also wove their vows together to show the essence of their vows without taking time to reproduce the entire exchange.  The camera which provided the close-ups was actually a proprietary remote control camera.  It sat near the front, outside  of the line of sight and without the movements of a cameraman to distract from the ceremony.

Another trick we’ve learned in all these years of wedding videography is that the audio portion of a wedding is as important as what you see.  So we put a lapel microphone on the groom.  This trick helped up pick up the heart-warming and funny-bone tickling vows.  We also got to listen is as the bride and groom serenaded one another in the first dance.

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 On-Site Media Allow Guests to See Couple’s Arrival at Old Red Courthouse in Wedding Video Dallas TX

Betsy and Steve – Christ the King Catholic Church and the Old Red Courthouse in Dallas

When asked what he looked forward to on his wedding day, Steve said, “To enjoy myself.”  He certainly got what he wanted .  Steve married Betsy at Christ the King Catholic Church in Dallas.

In the bride’s room, Betsy transformed from a pretty girl in a flannel shirt to a stunning bride.  Her fit-and- flare gown was a vision of soft white shirred tulle.  A strapless sweetheart neckline showed off her crystal necklace and tiara.  The fitted bodice with corset closing was embellished with a crystal decoration below the bust, giving it the illusion of an empire waistline.  The shirred tulle of the full skirt gave the bride an ethereal look, as if she were walking through a cloud.  Standing at the door of the church holding her cascading bouquet of colorful mixed roses and white orchids tiny Betsy seemed to be a fairy bride, coming to marry her hero.

Christ the King is a beautiful, ornate church.  Betsy’s eight bridesmaid and junior bridesmaid in bright coral dresses brightened the front of the church even more than the large floral display near the altar.  A flower girl in a white dress trimmed with roses completed the bridal party.

After the wedding ceremony which included the lighting of a unity candle, the handsome couple posed for their formal portraits with their attendants and immediate family.  Then a long white limousine carried them to the Old Red Courthouse in Downtown Dallas for their fun-filled reception.

Energy and joy overflowed from the couple whether they were simply cutting their cake or cutting a rug.  Before removing Betsy’s garter for the toss, Steve had the bride and the crowd in stitches with his vigorous dance.  When their exciting wedding day was over, the couple left for a European honeymoon.

Behind the Scenes with LeniCam Video Productions

The bride is most frequently the one who books us for a wedding.   Sometimes it is one of the mothers or a friend of the family. This time we were hired by the groom and he wanted something out of the ordinary for his big day.  We dug around in our bag of tricks and came up with just the thing.

Though we video more weddings than anything other kind of event, our portfolio encompasses a wide variety of occasions, sporting events, recitals, banquets and business purposes.  At banquets we often broadcast what we are filming for the audience during the event.  That sounded like a good idea to Steve.  So he had us waiting on the curb when their limo arrived at the Old Red Courthouse.  The guests were able to watch the bride and groom exit the limo and climb the stairs, because we also provided a video player and three projectors.  Even we were surprised with the way this increased the excitement level of the guests as they waited for the couple to come into the room.  We kept the cameras rolling and guests were pleased to find themselves momentarily spotlighted on the screen throughout the night.  At other times during the evening we broadcast videos provided by friends.

On Betsy and Steve’s wedding day we were everywhere, all the time, recording everyone and everything.  One of our favorite sequences in this video happens right before the ceremony. A friend helps Steve into his jacket and then with a jaw set with determination and vigor in his steps, Steve heads out the door to marry the woman he loves.  Those are the kind of moments our couples love to watch.

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Marriott at Legacy at TownCenter Banquet Director Turns to Us for Her Own Wedding Video

Kristin and Matthew – Suncreek United Methodist Church and The Marriott at Legacy Town Center 

When LSU Tiger Matthew took Texas Aggie Kristen to dinner at Bob’s Steakhouse, his plan was to pop the big question.  On an after dinner lake-side stroll he proposed and Kristen said yes.  Their groom’s cake, decorated with Aggie and Tiger logos, declared the couple a house united.  Kristin and Matthew were married at Suncreek United Methodist Church in Allen.

Kristen was a lovely bride in her strapless tulle gown with a sweetheart neckline and corset closing.  The fitted bodice of shirred tulle was decorated with clusters of ornate beading.  The trumpet skirt, also of tulle flared out in a soft cloud and formed a train.  The gathered tulle veil framed her face, showing off her crystal earrings and necklace.  Beautiful roses in a variety of shades of white formed her bouquet.  The bridesmaids wore short black gowns with wide lace straps and their bouquets were bright mixes of various flowers.

Before the wedding, the bride and groom met for a First Look.  During the ceremony the couple lit a unity candle while a live guitarist serenaded them.  After their vows, the couple was joined by family members and the wedding party for photos, while their guests headed to the reception at The Marriot at Legacy Town Center, where Kristin is the Banquet Director.

When guests arrived at the reception they were sweetly greeted by a candy buffet.  Then Kristin and Matthew arrived for their First Dance.  As they cut their lovely four-tiered wedding cake, the couple was all smiles and pleasantries.  The groom’s cake, devoted to their rival schools, stirred up a little competition, though.

A delicious buffet fueled everyone up for an evening of fun.  The dj kept them singing and dancing all evening long.  If anyone needed a break, they could grab up some props and ham it up in the photo booth.  When it was time to leave, the bride and groom made their way through a crowd of their friends who were lighting up the night with bright sparklers.

Behind the Scenes with LeniCam Video Productions

As you watch Kristin and Matthew make their vows to one another in this highlight video, notice how the point of view changes.  For awhile, it will seem as if you are standing just behind the groom, peering over his shoulder into Kristin’s face.  We captured those images with our proprietary remote control camera.  The camera is up at the front getting those tight close-ups, but the camera man is at the back of the church, out of sight, so he doesn’t distract from the tender moment.  Another cameraperson operates a second camera in the back of the room, which captures the other vantage point.

Another trick we use to capture the details of the couple’s wedding day, without invading their space, is our lavalier microphone on the groom’s lapel.  We attached it before the ceremony and asked the groom to wear it throughout the evening.  It recorded every word of their vows and gives us an inside seat to their conversations throughout the day.  The endearments shared can be included on the regular audio track or they can be hidden for the couple’s private enjoyment.

Since Kristin is the Banquet Director at the Marriot at Legacy Town Center, she sees a lot of wedding vendors.  We’re proud she chose us for her wedding and even prouder that she frequently recommends us to other brides-to-be.

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Fort Worth’s Historic Thistle Hill Hosts Wedding with African Roots in Wedding Videography Dallas

Juliette and Umaru – African Traditions at the Historic Thistle Hill in Fort Worth

Umaru and Juliette’s wedding day was ten years in the making.  They met at graduation ceremony of one of Juliette’s nieces and over time, the casual introduction grew into love.  Juliette and Umaru were married at Thistle Hill, a beautiful historic home in Fort Worth.

Thistle Hill is a fitting venue for a wedding, because the lovely edifice was built as a wedding gift back in the early 1900’s.  The gorgeous home features a large stairwell in the front entry hall which served as the site of the wedding.  As guests entered the hall they were greeted by a tasty buffet of candies and offered seats in the entry hall.  The ceremony took place on the stairwell’s landing, in front of a colorful stained glass window.  The bride and groom with their attendants standing on the steps below them made a dramatic tableau.

Juliette was a lovely bride.  She wore a white satin ball gown with a strapless corset-style bodice.  The tulle overskirt was gathered into pick-ups.  A crystal tiara with matching necklace and earrings added sparkle to her look, along with very high heeled sandals covered in glitter.    She finished her ensemble with lace-covered fingerless gloves and carried a bouquet of white roses.  Her most beautiful accoutrement, by far, was her dazzling smile.

Juliette’s tulle veil with wide lace trim was worn over her face for the ceremony.  During the her vows, the bride kept her eyes demurely cast downwards until the last few promises. Then she looked at Umaru and the love in her eyes shown through the sheer fabric. To symbolize the joining of their lives the couple lit a unity candle.  After exchanging rings the officiant asked Umaru to kiss his bride’s hand, which he did very elegantly.  When he was able to lift the veil, he offered a more enthusiastic sign of his affection.

A lively reception with a buffet dinner was held on the lawn.  The couple danced into the gathering and onto the dance floor where guest showered them with money.  Many of the guests were wearing cultural costumes with elaborate turbans and colorful dresses.  The wedding cake was made to look like a white castle with turrets and was decorated with red and black emblems.  The groom’s cake resembled a soccer ball.  At the end of the evening the couple thanked everyone for sharing their day.

Behind the Scenes with LeniCam Video Productions

This video features some beautiful close-ups of Juliette during her vows.  Because the ceremony took place on the tight stairwell, we had to use all kinds of ingenuity to get the shots.   Though we have a huge inventory of equipment to help us capture events, in this situation, technology wasn’t the answer.  Only our many years of experience allowed us to create this video.

First we carefully filmed through the banister as the couple moved from the bottom of the stairs to the top.  Then back in the studio we took extra care with our editing and mixing.  The result is a video which gives the viewer a better view of the ceremony than anyone attending the wedding enjoyed.

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LeniCam Video Productions – Wedding Videography Dallas

Kasye and Trent

Kasye and Trent at Denton Bible Church and Denton Country Club

Kayse and Trent’s wedding day at Denton Bible Church and Denton Country Club was a perfect balance of couture chic and country charm.

The beautiful bride looked stunning in her white satin strapless gown encrusted with lace and crystals.  Her sweetheart neckline with fitted bodice curved into a fit and flare silhouette and train.  The gown was complimented by a waist-length tulle veil and crystal chandelier earrings.

Her bridesmaids wore short purple strapless dresses and matching pumps with large bows.  The bridal party carried mixed bouquets of pink and purple.  A darling flower girl in a pouf of purple tulle was accompanied by a tuxedoed ring bearer.  As the bride and her attendants sized up their fashion quotient, the men were swapping stories of hunting, camping and farming, but they looked dapper in their black tuxedoes.

Denton Bible Church with its red brick walls, white columns and white steeple reaching into the sky is a lovely example of classic American religious architecture.  Inside large windows, white picture frame paneling, dark pews and porcelain tile provided a serene backdrop for a lovely Christian wedding taken word-for-word from Scripture.  Throughout the vows, the bride’s joy beamed to her beloved in her dazzling smile.  The bride and groom and their parents participated in a unity candle ceremony which ended in a group prayer.

The reception was down the road at the Denton Country Club in Argyle, TX. Before the new husband and wife joined their family and friends, they took some private time to enjoy the last moments of the setting sun.  Once inside they stepped into the strains of a popular country song and proved it wasn’t their first trip around a dance floor together.

The striking wedding cake was a vision of alternating layers of black and white, each layer decorated in lacy flourishes of the opposite color. After the cake, Trent, who grew up on a dairy farm, thought a glass of milk was in order.  Kayse accommodated him from the milk bar, where white and chocolate milk waited with miniature glasses, each engraved with the name of a guest.
Behind the Scenes with LeniCam Video Productions – Dallas Wedding Videographers

This wedding video is more than just a recording of events on a particular day in the lives of Kayse and Trent.  It’s designed to tell both the love story and the happy ending of the new man and wife.

Throughout the day we looked for those things which represented Kayse and Trent, their relationship with one another and their relationships with their family and friends.  The music in the background throughout this video is music Kayse and Trent chose.  We captured Kayse and Trent as they vowed their love to one another before their family and their friends and in their private moments before the reception.  We tried to include each and every guest and to showcase every thoughtful detail of the day.

To capture all these moments, people and words, we try to be everywhere and record everything, while remaining invisible to the participants and guests.  Then we take all the video and audio back to the studio, mixing and editing until we create a wedding video which will remind Kayse and Trent of their special wedding day, all the days of their marriage.

We Sweat the Small Stuff So You Don’t Have To