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21 Apr 2010, Comments (0)

Encore Occasions – Naoise Stuart-Kelly

Author: Bride & Groom Films

In between shooting and editing weddings, I’ve recently had the pleasure of filming and editing a promotional video for my friend, and one of Ireland’s best leading vocalists, Naoise Stuart-Kelly.  Naoise is a very well trained and professional singer, definitely the best I’ve ever heard at a wedding…and perhaps she’s available for your big day too.  At every wedding I’ve seen her and her team perform at, they have literally elevated the ceremony to a special, memorable place.

Naoise started Encore Occasions in 2007 and since then has performed and co-ordinated music for hundreds of weddings in Ireland, the UK and Europe.  You can go to see Naoise in Dublin this summer, performing each evening, from June to September, in the new stage production Celtic Rising.

I thought I’d share the promo video with you.  Click on ‘More’ under the two clips below to view individual songs.  Check out Naoise’s website for Encore Occasions by clicking here.

Encore Occasions Wedding Music Promo

Quando Sento Che Mi Ami

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21 Apr 2010, Comments (0)

Dunboyne Castle Hotel

Author: Bride & Groom Films

I’m always a happy camper when filming a wedding at Dunboyne Castle in Co. Meath.  It’s definitely one of my favorite wedding venues to film in.  Gorgeous grounds close to the hotel for your photography session, not too far from home for me.

The staff are tuned in, and are always aware of everything that is going on, especially Tom, who you’ll probably deal with when getting married there.  Wedding days always flow smoothly at Dunboyne Castle thanks to Tom and the staff, and I’m looking forward to filming a wedding there again soon.  Here’s a small collection of some wedding video clips from Dunboyne Castle…

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21 Apr 2010, Comments (0)

Snow, a wedding, toddlers, and a nice testimonial…

Author: Bride & Groom Films

You’ll surely remember the snow we had at the close of ‘09 and the beginning of ‘10?  I’ll never forget the road conditions coming back from James & Trisha’s wedding that night in December.  I’ve never driven so slow in all my life.

The magical day preceding the harsh weather conditions was a different story for the couple who had just got married.  Trisha & James tied the knot in Edenderry, Co. Offaly and then celebrated at the gorgeous Ballykealey Manor Hotel in Co. Carlow.  Their photographer for the day was a pleasure to work with.  It was my first time working with him.  His name is Alan Mooney.  You can visit his website and view his amazing work by clicking here.

Here’s a shot taken directly from James & Trisha’s wedding video:

Wedding Video DVD Ballykealey Manor Hotel, CarlowTrisha offers a great service that you might be interested in when planning your own big day.  It’s called ‘Little Wedding Crechers’ and you can visit the website by clicking here.

I’ve seen her services in action — and it works!  A lot of couples face a dilemma when planning their big day:  invite the children or not.  ‘Little Wedding Crechers’ are here to help you.

Trisha and James were delighted with their wedding DVD and were very nice to send in a testimonial a few weeks ago.  (Click to enlarge)

Wedding Video DVD Dublin Ireland

A nice testimonial from Trisha & James

12 Mar 2010, Comments (0)

Save money on your wedding video! But at what cost to you?

Author: Bride & Groom Films

How important is it to you to have the most important day of your lives as a couple documented carefully and thoughtfully by a professional wedding videographer?

If you’re reading this, I’m guessing it’s very important to you.  In 2010 money is an issue for everyone, and we’re willing to work with couples as best we can when discussing price and package, however, at this critical stage in planning your wedding you don’t want to put a foot wrong and make a fatal decision that you’ll regret later.

Your wedding only happens once.  And it will happen quickly.  There are no second takes on your big day.

I make a living as a wedding videographer, and I make sure that I provide each couple with the best possible wedding video/DVD time and time again.  Read just a few words of thanks that brides and grooms have sent to me over the past couple of years, just after they watched their finished wedding DVD:  http://www.brideandgroom.ie/feedback/testimonials.html

If you’re considering hiring your uncle Charlie to film (and edit?) your wedding, you might want to reconsider before your decision causes you heartbreak in the future.

Price is important, but you’re not going to feel very good in 10 years time that you saved a few hundred Euro in a time of economic recession, when you’re stuck with a terrible wedding video that you’re ashamed to show to people. As the saying goes “The bittnerness of poor quality remains, long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten”.

10 Feb 2010, Comments (0)

Voted # 1 by the brides & grooms of Ireland

Author: Bride & Groom Films

I’m delighted to report that I recently won Wedding Videographer of the Year 2009, voted for by the brides and grooms of Ireland, in Ireland’s very first online wedding awards.  It was held by Real Weddings.ie

Some statistics on the awards, according to Real Weddings:

It was Ireland’s very first online wedding awards.

There were over 800 postal entries.

There were over 950 email entries.

There were 10,688 votes counted online.

Source:
http://www.realweddings.ie/press/?p=468#comments

I am also delighted to announce that I am one of the final six nominees for Wedding Videographer of the Year 2009 at the upcoming first annual Weddings Online Awards (also voted for by the brides and grooms of Ireland).

It was only last year that I was “ranked among the best videographers in the world” by the DV Awards, in the categories of ‘Outstanding Wedding Videography’ and ‘Best Demo Reel’.  To read the Press Release click here.  According to Martin Rhodes of the DV Awards (based in America), I was the first Irish winner in the wedding category.  I had previously won a DV Award in 2004 for a short film screenplay that I wrote.

I see an award as merely a pat on the back, whether received by my peers or by clients who are happy with my services.  Nonetheless, being nominated or winning is very encouraging to work harder and to push yourself further.  I would like to thank those of you, sincerely, for supporting me in the online wedding awards polls and for the taking the time to send in your written entires.  I am very grateful to you.

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