Great stuff for 08!

Well, I hate to blog without a clip but I am just WAY too excited! I am working hard to continue to grow and improve and I really think 08 has some GREAT things in store! A couple things will have to be a surprise, you will just have to wait on those. Right now, I am excited to try some new things with my editing and the next wedding might very well be my best work! Hang on Amy and Demetri - it is going to be great! I want to get married again, just so I can have a video like yours!

melissa & jeremy

Happy New Year! What a fun way to bring in the new year for 08! You will have such special memories of a very special day! Thank you for sharing your wedding day and New Year with me!




Note from the Mother of the Bride:

Hi Maura,

I wanted to let you know how awesome we think the wedding video is! Thank you so much for all your hard work! Please use us as a reference if you ever need to, we will give you excellent reviews!
Thanks again! Brenda

The Details:
Ceremony: Prairie Baptist Church
Reception: Club 1000
Florist: Russell Florist
Photographer: Paul Versluis
Coordinator: Patti Gehring

Kate & Joe

What a beautiful day Kate and Joe! I had a great time shooting and editing your wedding - and got to see some old friends as well - it just doesn't get better. I wish you lots of love and happiness and be sure to call after those babies come! thanks for letting me be part of your day!




Note from the bride:

Hi Maura,

The videos look fabulous! I'll definitely be referring
people to you as our friends get married and start families.
And hopefully we'll see you once we have a little
bundle of our own!

You did a truly magnificent job capturing our wedding day!
I thought the day was absolute perfection, and the video
displays it beautifully.  You did such an amazing job of
staying "behind the scenes" and capturing some really
special moments. I've cried each time I've watched it! 
I am so thrilled to have such a meaningful keepsake from
one of the best days of our life together. 
Thank you so very, very much! 

My maternal grandmother passed away suddenly on November
1st, a day after we returned from our honeymoon.  I can't
tell you how wonderful it is to have our wedding video
in which she is so prominently displayed.  I watched the
video with my mom on Tuesday night and we both just cried
watching her. Then, at the end of the ceremony, when
she's leaving, we just laughed-- she was waving and hamming
it up.  Such a spunky little old lady!  So thank you for
the lasting memory of her being so joyful, proud and fun. 
It means the world to my family,especially my mom and me.

Thanks again for everything --
you really did an amazing job!
Kate

The details:
Ceremony: Our Lady of Sorrows
Reception: Mission Hills Country Club
Photographer: Paul Versluis
Musicians: The Exceptions
Wedding Planner: Kelley Ruf

Elizabeth & Jason

I really feel like I know this family - I shot Elizabeth's sister's and cousin's weddings in the past few years. It is such a treat for me to get to know a family like this - weddings are such intimate moments, and by the time I finish editing the wedding, I really feel like I know the couple and family. It is even more special when I get to see the same family again and again. Thank you for letting me be part of your wedding day and the beginning of your lives together. I hope you call me when you have little ones - I would love, love, love to photograph them! Ashley too! :-)

Here is a peek at their preceremony - beautiful!



Kind words from the bride:

Hi Maura!

The video is fabulous!  Thank you so much!  We have watched it many times
in the last few days and I just love it.  It is so wonderful for us to have
those precious moments captured, to treasure for years to come.  Thank you
so much for being a part of our big day, and for doing such a wonderful
job.  We'll have to find another cousin to get married so that we can see
you again soon!  You are so special to our family!

Thank you!!
Elizabeth!!

Details:
Ceremony: Country Club Christian Church
Reception: Plaza Marriott
Photographer: Geoff Vontz - Six Columns
Florist: Clara's Flowers
Band: Private Stock

Cory & Alissa

What a great couple and family! I enjoyed this wedding weekend so much. It is always fun to get to record the rehearsal dinner, as so many special family and friends stand up and say such nice things to the couple. It is wonderful to record this kind of family history. Plus, I get to know the families so much better - I wish you guys the best - please keep in touch!

Hey Maura!

I can't tell you how much we absolutely LOVED the video! You managed to capture so much and I get chills watching it. It was so wonderful having you be a part of our special day and I will be HIGHLY recommended you to anyone I know getting married in KC. Thank you so much for everything and take care!

Alissa (and Cory)
The details:
Rehearsal Dinner: Brio
Ceremony & Reception: Westin Crown Center
Florist: Studio Dan Meiner
Photographer: Flashes
Wedding Planner: Angela Grojean

McGinnis Wedding

This is a wedding from September 07, but I just have to put it up here - somehow it sticks with me and was just so special. Hope you get a kick out of seeing your highlights on this blog Jenny and Mike!

A note from Jenny:
Maura,
WOW! Not only did we LOVE having you around us on our wedding day because of your calm and happy energy - but your work and finished video is amazing! We love it! You truly captured the HAPPINESS of the day! I cried, I laughed... :-). You are SO talented! I will miss working with you.
Love, Jenny and Mike



The Details:
Ceremony: St. Agnes Catholic Church
Reception: Indian Hills Country Club
Photographer: Adrienne Maples

Melissa and Andrew Brancato

What a beautiful wedding and reception! I had been looking so forward to shooting at Starlight Theater for YEARS! What a beautiful, beautiful space - it was truly breathtaking! Melissa and Andrew were stunning - it was a lovely day. Thank you for letting me help you preserve your memory.

note from the Mother of the Groom:
Maura,
Thank you, thank you, thank you! You captured the magic of that amazing day! What I didn't cry that day, I've made up for each time I watch the video.
You have a gift for capturing the sentimental expressions and moments. I would enthusiastically recommend your services.
Laura Brancato

note from the Groom:
Maura,
We absolutely love the video. It has been such an amazing thing for us to watch over and over again. We could not speak more highly of your services to everyone we know, and we will be recommending you! Thank you for all of your hard work!
Andrew



The Details:
Ceremony - Nativity Catholic Church
Reception - Starlight Theatre
Caterer - Brancato's
Photographer - Walt Whitaker
Florist - A Floral Affair
Musicians - The Exceptions & DJ Danny Collins