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Drunk Love Story – Nicole and Ed

Drunk Love Story – Nicole and Ed

I met with Nicole over lunch to talk about her wedding and her history with her fiance Ed. We decided to do a drunk love story, a spoof on Drunk History. A couple of glasses of wine, and some alcohol, and I got quite the animated tale on the night I interviewed them at their home. Once the story was edited, we met up again to film the Lip Sync scenes at Fairleigh Dickinson where they met, as well as other locations. They got friends to play themselves (and other friends, who were not available), and happily shared it with guests at their Reception at the Spring Lake Manor in Spring Lake NJ.

Check it out, and if you’re interested in a Drunk Love Story, or another unique love story to share with guests at your reception, contact Creative Unlimited for more information today!

The Palace at Somerset Park Wedding of Shilpi and Anish

Highlights from Shilpi and Anish’s wedding at The Palace at Somerset Park:

Shilpi’s dad contacted me about his daughter’s upcoming hindu wedding just a few short weeks before it happened. He felt it was important to capture it and enjoyed my work online, and was referred to me by one of my own past clients, who is now also a wedding photographer. It was going to be a smaller event. Many Indian weddings are HUGE gatherings, but they kept this to close family and friends, and more intimate.

The Sangeet was held at the Palace in Somerset Park in Somerset NJ, followed by a ceremony the following morning in her parent’s back yard. The Sangeet is a party where family and friends sing, dance, and celebrate the upcoming wedding of the couple. This one featured a couple of her friends as MC’s hosts introducing different acts, while interjecting their own humor throughout. Acts included speeches by dad and some close friends, singing by mom and some family and friends, and a few dance performances including some featuring the bride.

Indian weddings in general are very colorful, especially the ceremony. There are lots of little symbols and prayers, including a little fire which represents light, power and knowledge. The couple is married after walking around the fire 4 times. Then they take 7 steps together which are essentially their marriage vows, completing the ceremony. This is what the 7 steps represent which I think is quite lovely:
With the first step, we will provide for and support each other.
With the second step, we will develop mental, physical & spiritual strength.
With the third step, we will share the worldly possessions.
With the fourth step, we will acquire knowledge, happiness and peace.
With the fifth step, we will raise strong and virtuous children.
With the sixth step, we will enjoy the fruits of all seasons.
With the seventh step, we will always remain friends and cherish each other.

Our best wishes to the happy couple for a wonderful life together, and thanks again to Shilpi’s dad for choosing us to capture the beautiful wedding!

If you are having a Hindu Wedding Ceremony and you are looking for the Best NJ Wedding Videographer, contact us today to chat more about your wedding and find out how we can help you remember it beautifully.

Crystal Point Yacht Club Wedding of Nicole and Robert

Highlights from Nicole and Robert’s Wedding at The Crystal Point Yacht Club:

Nicole and Robert were referred to us by their friends Christina and Alex, whose wedding we filmed shortly before theirs, and who were in the bridal party. Nicole and Robert almost went without videography, but Christina convinced them to get it just a few weeks before the wedding.

I started out with Nicole and the girls getting ready at the Hilton Garden Inn in Lakewood. One she was dressed she had a very sweet first look with her dad. Then it was off to the Crystal Point Yacht Club to do a first look with her future husband Robert. Once we had him in a nice spot Nicole walked up for a beautiful reveal, followed by some great shots of the happy couple together along with bridal party.

Then it was time for the ceremony at Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church in Point Pleasant Beach. Nicole sang a special song to her groom acapella, and everyone was blown away by her beautiful voice. We used the song she sang as part of the highlights, and it worked so nicely combined with some bits of the amazing speeches from their reception back at the Crystal Point Yacht Club.

I loved that we were able to align the best man talking about their grandparents 67 years of marriage, with the lyrics of the song talking about the very same thing. Kismet! The parent dances were fun especially once the music switched up and dad started stripping off his coat, haha. The rest of the night was just dancing, drinking, and full on partying. It was a beautiful day for a beautiful couple.

If you’re looking for a Creative NJ Wedding Videographer then contact Creative Unlimited to discuss your event in more detail today!

The Highlawn Pavilion Wedding of Alaina and Ryan

NJ Wedding Video Highlights from Alaina and Ryan’s day at The Highlawn Pavilion:

Alaina and Ryan met at a friend’s party, and soon became inseparable. They gave each other the cute nickname of Rice and Bean. Ryan was bean because he cooked a lot of beans when they first started dating, haha. They got ready at the Wilshire Grand Hotel where they did their first look, followed by some bridal party and family portraits at the Highlawn Pavilion in West Orange NJ. There’s a lovely view of the NYC skyline.

The outdoor ceremony was short and sweet and was followed by a fun daytime reception in the upstairs at the Highlawn, kicked off by a nicely choreographed dance by our couple, and some funny and moving speeches by the best man and maid of honor, as well as Alaina’s dad. It was a beautiful day for a very happy and sweet couple. Rice and Bean forever!

If you’re looking for a New Jersey Wedding Videographer then contact Creative Unlimited for more information and to discuss your day in more detail.

The Park Savoy Wedding of Lauren and Peter

The NJ Wedding Videography Highlights from Lauren and Peter’s day at The Park Savoy:

Lauren and Peter are such a sweet couple. They met years ago at a party. I LOVE the way the maid of honor tells the story in her speech (as you can see in the trailer below). Thankfully they got 2 camera coverage for their epic day, so we could really bring our A game. I started with Laren and the girls at her Parent’s house in Staten Island, while Dave was with Peter and the guys at their place. We all met up for a really lovely ceremony at our Lady of Star of the Sea Church. Then it was off to Florham Park NJ for some fun portraits and an awesome reception at The Park Savoy.

The couple was introduced in style as Peter danced his way in with Lauren in tow. The first dance was enhanced with a beautiful cloud around the couple on the dance floor. Very dreamy. The toasts were really hilarious and as always so great to have those guest reactions when the 2nd shooter can go around the room capturing them. After all the formalities it was party time, and the guests did NOT disappoint. Everyone had a blast, and our couple danced into the night with all their guests. Congrats to this really happy and fun loving couple.

You can also watch their awesome Wedding Trailer, which we posted online a couple of weeks after the big day:

***Update. Lauren and Peter welcomed a beautiful baby girl in 2016. Congrats again guys on a happy life together!!

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