Author: Tim Sudall

The Must-Capture Getting Ready Moments For Your Wedding

You’ve invested a lot of time and energy finding perfect wedding videographer and photographer to shoot your wedding day – now you have to decide which moments you want captured!

There are several must-have moments suggested for your video keepsake and lots of fun options to make your wedding video unique.

The ‘getting ready’ portion of the wedding videos and photos are well-known for producing the most beautiful film and images of the bride and groom. They also allow couples to share the part of their special day where they were apart.

Check out these six must-capture getting ready moments that you will want to remember forever!

1) Primping

Your wedding day will probably be the most photographed day of your life. It is the preparation for your once-in-a-lifetime day and last moments of being single. Capture all the pampering and primping that went into your look!

2) Putting On The Dress

This is a classic and timeless tradition that holds so much meaning and should be remembered forever! Be sure to capture its intricacies in a close-up as well as your team in action helping you get into your gown. 

3) Shoes

We all know that the shoes are just as important as the dress and deserve just as much attention!

Get a good shot of your shoes before you hit the dance floor. Strapping on your heels is also a great way to get shots of your bridal hair. 

4) Rings

The rings chosen for the wedding carries such significance of the couples love and commitment.
Classic or creative – there are many ways to get detailed shots that comprise the first chapter
of your wedding story!

5) Cheers

It’s never too early to celebrate your last few moments with the wedding party before the ceremony! Make sure you get an off-beat group shot with friends!

6) Let Loose

Candid or posed, capturing the girls getting ready is fun you’ll never forget. These are the moments
when the wedding party to unleashes their fun side and an opportunity to capture happy vibes! 

 

 

These monumental moments will come and go quickly – make sure it is documented by a professional. At Allure Films, we understand this better than most. That’s why we take special care when capturing your big day.

Contact Allure Films today for more information on our wedding videography packages!

How To Prepare For Your Wedding Vows

Your wedding is one brief day in time, and although your vows are spoken in a matter of minutes, they are promises that will last a lifetime.

This moment is the anchor that holds your past and your future together. Since it represents your public declaration of your love and marriage promises, it is important to be emotionally prepared.

Why Vows Are Important

Throughout your relationship, you have been many things to one another – acquaintance, friend, companion, lover, dancing partner, and even teacher. And now, you get to add “spouse” to this ever-growing list.

During your time together, you have both learned that good company and friendship count for more than wealth, looks, power, or position. You have realized that the journey of marriage is a path that is best gone through with a great companion.

The symbolic vows that you make are a way of acknowledging every promise you have made and and every hope or dream you’ve shared, and those you will make and share together for years to come.

Writing Your Own Vows

It is always a nice touch when couples write their own vows. It’s the best way to bring personality into your wedding ceremony, and a great way to engage the audience. Expressing your love on paper may seem daunting, but it’s easier than you’d think.

Take the time to consider the things you love about your partner and write down a few memories that come to mind. Think about the promises that you’ve made and include them in the vows. At the end, remember to include your goals, aspirations, and qualities you want to embrace as a couple in the future.

Check Lauren and Tony’s unique custom vow exchange for some inspiration!

Captured by Allure Films at the The Ashford Estate. 

Traditional Vows

Many couples choose to use standard wedding vows. Traditional marriage vows symbolize your love and commitment and show regard for a tradition or religion. They can also evokes a sense of respect to marriage as a sacred institution that deserves to be revered by your guest.

Capturing The Moment

This monumental moment will come and go quickly – make sure it is documented by a professional. At Allure Films, we understand this better than most. That’s why we take special care when capturing the sights and sounds of your big day.

Contact Allure Films today for more information on our wedding videography packages!

Planning Your Father-Daughter Dance

It’s almost Father’s Day!
This special day, dedicated to celebrating dad, is the perfect time to plan out the moment during your wedding when you celebrate with your dad: the father-daughter dance!

Allure Films knows that there are many ways to make this moment fun, personal, and memorable. When planning your father-daughter dance, be sure to keep the following in mind:

The Emotions

The father-daughter dance can be moving and emotional, both for the two of you and for everyone watching.  Dads will often shed a tear at the thought of his little girl growing up and starting a new life. With a little thought, practice, and planning, you can help make this dance a moment to cherish.

The Tradition

The dance itself is a long-standing custom.  Traditionally, the father danced with the bride first, and then presented her to the groom to dance, symbolizing their steps towards a new life.  It was a beautiful way to express the tender relationship between the bride and the two most important men in her life.

The Song

Some brides chose songs that they have a strong emotional connection with; one that spurs memories of growing up with her father by her side.

If you don’t have a song like this, then there are many favorites to choose from. Search the internet for lists of top father-daughter dance songs, or speak with your dance instructor, DJ, or band leader to ask for suggestions.

Your choice of music can be serious and touching or lighthearted and fun, classic or contemporary… whatever you feel defines your relationship with dad!

The Dancing

Dance lessons will make this tradition so much easier, and can even add to the fun of it!

It is totally normal for the father to be bit nervous regarding this upcoming public display of affection, or regarding their personal dance skills. After just one lesson, everyone is more self-assured and relaxed. Plus, dance lessons offer an excellent bonding experience for you to enjoy with your dad!

The Video

Professional videography is a great way to capture the dance itself as well as the sentiment between the father and daughter.

The moment will pass by very quickly, but an effective videographer won’t miss a second of emotion! Having a video will allow you to relive that special moment with dad for years to come.

Have any additional ideas or advice? Add them to the comments below!

Contact Allure Films today for more information on capturing every special moment of your big day on film!

How Much Is Enough? Calculating The Appropriate Wedding Gift

We’ve been asked a lot of questions by brides, grooms, and guests alike, yes the most common question we hear is a difficult one to answer.

“What is the appropriate wedding gift?”

There is no right or wrong answer because of the many factors that come into play when deciding on the amount.

However, we did come across a very helpful site which might be able to shed some light onto this age-old question: TheWeddingEnvelope.com.

TWE is an awesome wedding gift calculator site. After sifting through countless hours of wedding data, TWE finally came up with a formula that calculates the appropriate, approximate amount of money you should give a couple for their wedding gift.

A small sampling of the calculator!

TWE takes into account the most important cost factors of a wedding – time of year, location, black tie vs. casual, etc. – and combines them with personal factors (if you brought a guest, how close you are to the bride & groom) to calculate a unique monetary amount that you should give as your wedding gift to the newlyweds.

Have any advice from your own personal experience? Add them in the comments below.

Contact Allure Films today for more information on wedding videography for your big day!

Keeping Weddings Social With Hashtags!

As a Wedding Filmmaker, it is always fun to see couples find new, clever ideas to engage their guests.

This past weekend, Allure Films captured a beautiful wedding that had been customized by the bride with loads of personal touches!

From fun seating charts to signature drinks (a clever play on the last names of the happy couple), each feature added its own element of fun to the guests’ experience.

One of my favorite elements was a handmade sign encouraging guests to take photos and share them via WedPics or Instagram with a special wedding hashtag.

Now, as they bask on the beach during their honeymoon, the couple can find all of the amazing pictures taken by family and friends in one convenient location!

It is always an honor to capture a beautiful wedding story and preserve the moments and memories forever – that’s why I love my job so much!

Is your wedding in the works? Contact us today and make sure all your special moments are preserved on film!

Wonderful In Wilmington: Kara & Samuel’s Wedding

Kara and Samuel’s lovely June wedding took place at Hotel du Pont in Wilmington, DE.

This historic and elegant venue was the perfect location for this fabulous celebration. We were thrilled to be invited to document all of the magic as it unfolded. As our lovely bride and groom exchanged smiles, or glanced at each other, we could tell that they were truly meant to be. Celebrations Design Group did a remarkable job with the floral decor, too.

Congratulations to Kara and Samuel, and thanks for allowing us to be a part of your big day!

Planning your upcoming wedding? Consider Allure Films for your videography! Contact us for a quote today.

Allure Films | Lorusso Studios | BVT Live! – Jellyroll | Celebrations Design Group | Hotel du Pont

Jessica & Glenn Celebrate At Vie!

Once upon a time, the Allure Films team was invited to join a beautiful bride (Jessica) and dashing groom (Glenn) for their enchanting Philadelphia wedding.

This elegant celebration took place just near Philadelphia’s City Hall at Cescaphe’s Vie. Along with some decor by Beautiful Blooms Events, and the lovely Mr. & Mrs., this night was a fairytale come true.

EBE-LA Stars kept the party going all night long as everyone enjoyed great tunes. Our favorite words of the evening: “You guys have your own language and you spoil each other to no ends. Watching the way that you make each other giggle and laugh is something different. You protect each other in a way that is indescribable.”

Congratulations Jessica and Glenn! Thank you for including us in your big day!

Is your wedding fast approaching? Get situated with a videographer and get more information from Allure Films today!

 Vie 600 | MK Photography | Beautiful Blooms Events | EBE-LA Stars

Randi & Tim’s One Atlantic Wedding

Randi and Tim’s wedding day was filled with spectacular moments, lots of laughter, and many smiles.

Allure Films was thrilled that they asked us to capture the magic. This lovely couple shared their big day among family and friends at One Atlantic in Atlantic City.

This ocean-front location offered the most stunning view for our bride and groom’s big day. On top of the amazing view, the interior is just as gorgeous. Beautiful Blooms did a fabulous job with the decor, as always. Cliff Mautner Photography was also there to document each moment as it unfolded.

Our favorite quote of the evening: “My wish for you Randi and Tim is for you to have a life filled with fun and excitement, terrific hopes and dreams, love and happiness, and joy in each other forever.” Such beautiful words for a beautiful couple, and we wish them the same.

Congratulations Randi and Tim. The Allure Films team wishes you a wonderful future as husband and wife!

Is your wedding coming up? Make sure to capture the memories with video from Allure Films! Contact us today for information on packages.

Allure Films | Cliff Mautner Photography | Hank Lane Music | Beautiful Blooms | One Atlantic

 

Danielle & Michael’s Overbrook Golf Club Wedding

Let’s head on over to Overbrook Golf Club for a glimpse into Danielle and Michael’s magical day. This location is stunning as is, but we were blown away by Petah Bashano Event & Floral Design‘s beautiful decor.

From beginning to end, Danielle and Michael’s big day was full of heartfelt moments and joy. Even the crowd was teary-eyed during a few special moments. We are grateful that we got to be a part of this exciting day. Philip Gabriel Photography was also there to capture each moment as it unfolded.

Our favorite quote of the evening: “Mike, Danielle, you are the captains of your fate and the masters of your souls. If you believe this in your minds and feel it in your hearts, there is no limit to what you two can accomplish together.”

Congrats Danielle and Michael and thank you for allowing Allure Films to document the magic!

Looking for the perfect wedding videographer for your wedding? Contact Allure Films for more information on our services!

Overbrook Golf Club | Philip Gabriel Photography | Vincent James Band | Petah Bashano Event & Floral Design

 

 

Terry & Daniel’s Aronimink Golf Club Wedding

The sweet moments leading up to Terry and Daniel’s big day are unforgettable. It’s in those moments that you can see sheer bliss.

As the bridesmaids helped prepare, and as Terry’s father sees her for the first time in her gown, we were thrilled to be a part of the excitement. This special day took place at St. Patrick’s and was followed by a reception at Aronimink Golf Club.

Our favorite quote of the night would have to be: “The most significant times in our lives are made more important, more beautiful, and more significant when they are shared.”

It was a pleasure to be a part of this day and share these moments with Terry, Daniel, and their family and friends. Congratulations and best wishes from the Allure Films team!

Is your wedding approaching? Contact Allure Films today for information on our videography packages!

Campli Photography | The Heartbeats | Aronimink Golf Club