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.

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

LeniCam Video Productions – Wedding Videos Dallas TX

Alyssa and Brian at Crinth’s Ashton Gardens in Video Wedding Dallas TX

Afternoon sun streaming into three large windows ignited the bride’s veil and set fire to the jewels in her hair.  The magical effect of Ashton Garden‘s chapel provided a perfect backdrop for Alyssa and Brian’s wedding.

This stunning bride wore a satin fit-and-flare gown with corset lacing.  A line of crystals connected a dropped-waist bodice, covered with sequin-encrusted lace, to a full skirt and train.  The bridesmaids wore short jeweled gowns of deep royal purple and their puffed skirts echoed the longer pouf of the bride’s gown.  A darling flower girl wore a long white dress with a purple overskirt, tying the bride’s color to that of her bridesmaids’.

After a touching ceremony, which included both the lighting of a unity candle and the joining of a unity cross, the couple’s family and friends watched while the formal portraits were made.  The groom’s wry humor kept everyone laughing, so the still photographer didn’t have to urge for smiles, but she did have to hurry, because the groom was hungry for the steak he’d been promised.

The guests strolled across the lovely garden to the reception, where the Grand Staircase with its glamorous crystal chandelier and wall sconces set the stage for a regal entrance by the bride and groom.  In fact, glamorous touches were everywhere.  Silver candelabras adorned the tables and toasting flutes wore crystal covered hearts.  The gorgeous cake appeared to be wrapped in lace and set with pearls.  Ashton Garden’s marble floors, floral carpets and brocade chairs completed the elegant feel of the affair.  And of course at the end of such a grand affair, the long black limousine arrived to whisk away the new wife and her husband.

Behind the Scenes with LeniCam Video Productions

We recognize special moments and through the magic of technology produce a video which weaves the best of the day into a spellbinding experience.  The bright sunlight which ignited Alyssa’s veil and jewels also forced most of the audience to squint through the ceremony.  Our video captures only the enchantment.

Intimate moments during the couple’s vows include every sweet expression of the bride. These shots are made with a remote camera operated by a cameraman, outside the audience’s line of sight.  Our cameras caught the day’s images and a small wireless microphone on the groom also captured words and phrases which will be cherished long into the future.

We sweat the small stuff, so you don’t have to.

LeniCam Video Productions – Video Wedding Dallas TX