Wedding programs are a very integral part of my video editing process. I match the font and program layout as closely as possible, typing in all of the names of the wedding party in a really nice upward scroll feature.
I’ve found that manually typing all of the information provided a much better result than scanning the program. Scanning tended to reduce the quality of the text making it hard to read on the DVD.
Ultimately, Wedding Khoncepts goal is always provide high quality service for all our happy brides and grooms!
Have a wonderful 2012!
Why I like using wedding programs
A. Celeste SheffeyHD Videographer, PhotoGraphic Artist
My oldest son and his fiancee were married in August 2011, outdoors, at a very lovely country club. Although it was windy and a bit cloudy and overcast, we were thankful the weather held steady throughout the ceremony and portrait session as the bride had her heart set on an outdoor ceremony. At one point I even had to run interference with the event coordinator who wanted to move it inside.
My daughter-in-law chose gray and vintage pinks as her wedding colors. My son was very handsome in his black tuxedo and pale pink vest. When you have a fiancee who works in high-end retail shops you get used to “different” color choices
For 11 years, I’ve been the person videotaping the weddings. Their wedding was a major challenge as I now had to be, in front of the cameras. So here I am, again stepping out of my comfort zone, posing in my burgundy mother-in-law dress, chosen after trying on many many styles with the assistance of my 2 daughters, the bride’s two sisters and the bride.
My granddaughter aka, 3rd assistant, kindly agreed to videotape the wedding ceremony. During the reception I happily videotaped the first 90 minutes of the reception as the bride groom were the only ones announced into the room. The rest of the time, the video camera was recording the reception while centered down onto the main floor.
My son and new daughter’s wedding day was exquisite – dressed like a princess bride in her stunning customized Vera Want wedding gown with matching custom wedding invitation. Our families are thrilled as they journey into this new phase of their lives.
It was a sunny, sizzling hot summer Friday evening featuring Chris and Kim’s chosen colors of navy, white and gold items creating a stunning and elegant wedding and reception, was held in Newport, RI.
The beautiful carafes contained ice cold water flavored with floating lemon slices, eye catching, as well as, thirst quenching.
We videotaped each equisite detail of Chris and Kim’s wedding day creating lifetime memories of their very special day.
Many congratulations Chris and Kim!
A. Celeste Sheffey – CEO/Owner
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Digital Videotaping, Scenic Photography and Scanning Services
Boston , MA 02119
Phone: 617.442.9912
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Purple elegance abounds throughout Yvette and Ian’s May wedding day celebration. Even the rainbow swash, in the background, painted in1971 by artist Corita Kent (1918-1986) made a perfect complement to the ‘Sweetheart Table’.
Hello to all the Brides and Brides to be. Many congratulations to you and the groom.
I’ve videotaped many weddings over the years and have loved each and every one as a unique and gifted celebration. It’s truly a priviledge, to be chosen, as one of the wedding service vendors entrusted to capture your wedding day memories in a way that will bring you both years of joy.
Sharing your views on some of the reasons you chose and/or are choosing to have your wedding videotaped would be a super favor. I’ve set up the poll in a way that reads percentages so it’s totally anonymous. Your answers will allow me to tweak and/or revise my current wedding videotaping option plans based on what Brides REALLY want as it relates to having your wedding day celebration videotaped.
So please take a moment to voice your opinions by selecting the appropriate response or feel free to supply one not listed.
Many thanks in advance! and if you’re a Bride- To-Be getting married in Boston, MA please contact me and let’s see if we arrange to work some magic for your special day.
Wedding Khoncepts always provides bridal couples with the raw video footage videotaped during their entire wedding day celebration.
Even though the wedding video DVD is unedited, we still like to provide a nice opening title. We do this by adding text to portion of the video, we then take a snap shot of the image with the text.
The snap shot is then displayed very nicely on the DVD, as shown above. When they play the DVD they will have a creative and personalized image featured in the beginning of the video.
Currently, we are learning to work with our newer video editing software made by Corel. We felt this method of creating a DVD title saved us time and energy and looked nicer too.
Let us know if you’ve hired a wedding videographer whose package includes the unedited wedding footage or is it an extra option to be purchased?
How fabulous are Amy and David’s rich and vibrant colors reflecting Fall in all it’s glory. We especially like the gold table settings.
All of these images are “video snap shots” from Amy and David’s wedding video tapes. One of the many reasons why we enjoy videotaping is our ability to capture photo images to create lovely photographic memories.
A. Celeste Sheffey – CEO/Owner Khoncepts and Wedding Khoncepts Digital Videotaping, Scenic Photography and Scanning Services
Boston , MA 02119
Phone: 617.442.9912
Securing a wedding videotaping assignment is a great honor. The bride and groom trusting that we will capture their wedding day celebration in a way they will enjoy viewing many times during their marriage. So many wonderful themes, Fall weddings, destination weddings, cruise ship weddings all of which translates to fabulous additional creative side projects.
Wedding Khoncepts prefers using two camera persons. We find recording the wedding ceremonies from two different angles gives us the best footage to use for the final editing process. We also use two cameras throughout the wedding reception most especially during the toasts/speeches. Camera one is focused one the bridal table and camera two is taping the speakers. The entire wedding day celebration then becomes the basis of hundreds of video editing hours including but not limited to:
All of our wedding clients receiving 6 to 8 hours of unedited footage that is first added to our computer systems then burned to several dvds.
Packing the unedited dvds and mailing them to our wedding couples within 21 business days. Postal tracking numbers are included in our email correspondences
Painstakingly going frame by video frame capturing hundreds of video still photos from the unedited video footage that will used in a variety of fun projects for our wedding couples.
Creating artistic projects including photo slideshows with music, soft cover wedding photo albums, wedding ties, thank you note cards, custom postage stamps and five minute online video highlight clips.
Editing six to eight hours of video footage into our our final version, signature “elegantly entertaining” ninety minute hightlight wedding video dvds.
Completing the editing process for all highlight wedding dvds within 90 business days from date of wedding.
Wedding Khoncepts ability to record an entire lovely wedding day celebration, and create hundreds of memories in a variety of formats is what makes us so very popular with our wonderful wedding clients and their very valuable continued referrals.
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Sharing this beautiful collage featuring the stunning colors of our clients, Tanya and Matt’s wedding day earlier this month!
My assistant and I do our best to make sure we photograph the entire reception room before the guests are seated taking our time to capture all the exceptional decorative details that they may not even see or remember.
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As a wedding videographer, I truly understand the dilemma of receiving RSVP’s that have included additional attendees they are planning to bring the reception.
Over the years, several of my clients decided to hire a wedding coordinator who specifically assisted with certain portions of their wedding planning that included their wedding coordinator greeting guests at the reception door entry with the guests names and table seating chart. Guests that hadn’t sent in their RSVP or that brought extra guests were warmly greeting and asked to please have a seat outside the room until she could determine if there was available seating for the extra guests. One person had actually brought his date and her two sisters.
While this may seem harsh, on the flip side, I’ve also videotaped a wedding reception that was HALTED due to more than 25 additional guests arriving with no room for the 300 guests who had sent in their RSVPs. The DJ was asked to make an announcement for all guests who were not at a setting with their name to please step out into the hallway for a few moments. It turned out the banquet facility wanted the bride and groom to pay additional money, upfront, for all the additional guests, ouch!
Another example was of wedding reception dinner that was significantly delayed while two extra tables were set-up for unplanned for guests.
You may find it’s a great idea to have someone such as your coordinator and/or a friend call everyone ahead of time to speak with those who wrote they are bringing extra guests. Be sure to roll play, in advance, with the person you’ve chosen who will make the calls, before they make any calls. Have a script prepared and a list of options ready such as possible babysitter recommendations. Each wedding couple should be fully comfortable that the person chosen to make the calls will be professional yet tactful, friendly yet firm with keeping to your guidelines and wishes.
Using a 3rd party person who you feel will competently handle everyone in a gracious manner may be the most tactful and compassionate approach for you and your Fiancé to consider. I’ve had the pleasure of working with a wonderful wedding coordinator (Boston, MA) and will be happy to send you her contact information.
