Today I have Amy and Matthews wedding trailer to share with you. They were a lovely couple to work with and the day started with me in Nottingham filming the Bridal preparations. Great light, nice relaxed bride and bridesmaids and then off to St Andrews Church in Kegworth, Leicestershire which is just a few minutes away from my home to film the ceremony. As a wedding videographer I don’t often I get the opportunity to film locally as so many of my weddings are much further away. The Vicar at St Andrews Church was fantastic and an absolute pleasure to work with. She made it so easy for me and the photographer to capture the ceremony. Afterwards we headed off to Whatton House and Gardens – great wedding venue!! Love the gardens, colour and space to explore!! All great for helping us wedding videographers and wedding photographers to get some great images – as you will see in their wedding trailer!!
Anyway, here is Matt and Amy wedding trailer. Enjoy!! If you like their wedding trailer then please click the “share” button.
View on Vimeo – Whatton House and Gardens Wedding Trailer
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View on Youtube – Whatton House and Gardens Wedding Trailer
I have a Jewish Wedding Video from Manchester to share with you today. It was nice to be filming in Manchester again, this time for Claire & Simon’s Jewish wedding. Claire & Simon had tons of energy and I really enjoyed my time with them. Their day started with bridal preparations, which is always a great opportunity to relax into things and get some great shots!! After the preparations it was off to the Manchester Reform Synagogue on Jacksons Row to film the Tish. A traditional Jewish wedding always begins with the grooms tish (which is Yiddish for table) and basically consists of the men heckling the groom and drinking whisky!! Always a great part of any Jewish wedding video!! After the Tish the bride arrived and after the B’deken (veiling of the bride) had taken place everyone made their way towards the Huppah (canopy) where their Jewish wedding ceremony took place. Due to limited space I was only allowed to film from the balcony which was a little unusual but with a little planning managed to capture everything. After the wedding ceremony we headed to the Lowry Hotel in Manchester where I have filmed a number of Jewish wedding video’s in the past - so I was on familiar ground. The Lowry Hotel is a great wedding venue and as always they did a superb job of decorating the room where the reception was held. The lights were amazing and once the bride and Groom entered the action was none stop with jewish dancing, speeches and much more jewish dancing filling the rest of the night. I love jewish weddings and really enjoyed my time with Claire and Simon!! Here are the Jewish wedding Video highlights from their day!! Enjoy!!
Sikh Punjabi wedding rituals are vibrant, elaborate and ritualistic and the same applies to pre wedding events. A few days ago I shared the highlights video from Jarnails Maiyan ceremony and today I would love to share his next Jago Ceremony. This is another pre wedding event I love to film. For those who don’t know the Jago ceremony is a fast paced and energetic event and often the most well liked as the Jago Ceremony further heightens the excitement of the wedding festivities. The Jago ceremony usually happens the night before a Punjabi wedding and is a chance for friends and family to rejoice and dance together in celebration. A pot (gaggar) is decorated with candles and carried on the head whilst dancing and singing jago songs. The word jago means “Wake up” and gets everyone in the mood for whats to come. The Jago Ceremony starts with the aunt colourfully dressed in a traditional Punjabi Ghaghara and with her dancing with the pot on her head. The pot is then passed around the rest of the family and friends where they take their turn in the Jago alongside everyone else.
Anyway, here’s two videos from the night!! Big thank you once again to Jarnail and his family for making me feel so welcome and for the nice bottle of Indian Whisky you gave me on the night!! Very nice!!
Jago Ceremony Dancing Video (original audio) – Youtube
Jago Ceremony Highlights Video – Youtube
A few thoughts from Jarnail
1) Tell us about your Jago Ceremony
Traditionally the Jago ceremony is started by the mothers side of the famiy to signal the start of the wedding celebrations. They made a very loud entrance, dressed in colourful traditional outfits and set the tone for a great party. The edgbaston reservoir provided a lovely setting for the night and was topped off brilliantly by great live entertainment, good food and drink and a very merry crowd!
2) What did you like best about your Jago Ceremony?
I think the Jago night was the day I could really let go and enjoy myself. There were no ceremonies/rituals I had to worry about which meant I could concentrate on meeting and greeting my guests, alot of dancing and a enjoying a good few drinks!
We love Asian Weddings and here is the first of a number of films from Jarnail & Urvinder’s Sikh Punjabi wedding earlier this year. I loved working with these guys as they made the most of every moment and ensured everyone had a fantastic time. Before a Sikh Punjabi Wedding can get underway the Maiyan Ceremony has to take place at the family home. Over the years I have filmed lots of Maiyan and Vatna Ceremonies and they have to be one of my favourite pre wedding events. The closeness of the families, the love and emotion that flows between everyone is what makes Maiyan ceremonies so beautiful to film. And this day was no exception!! It was a gorgeous day with stunning light and everyone really enjoyed themselves as they began the ceremony. It was a great start to their Sikh Punjabi Wedding and here is a little highlights video of their day squeezed into a few minutes. Enjoy!!
Jarnail’s Sikh Punjabi Wedding Video – View on Vimeo
Jarnail’s Sikh Punjabi Wedding Video – View on Youtube
A few thoughts from Jarnail
Q1) How would you describe yourself?
I would describe myself as a happy go lucky chappy, full of confidence who enjoys living life to the max. I enjoy going out with friends and socializing at pubs/bars restaurants. I am very proud of being a british sikh, and enjoy learning more about my religion and culture. I would say that I am most attached to my family. Very sporty person, enjoy playing football, cricket, tennis and a big manchester united fan.
Q2) What is a Maiyan Ceremony?
I would say that the maiyan ceremony is a cruel chance when the family get to cover me in smelly gooey paste!! But ive been told its a ceremony which prepares the birde and groom for the wedding day. I found the ceremony surprisingly relaxing. Everyone was joking about with me, singing along in the background and I got to have a little moment with everyone turn by turn as they took turns to get me!!
Q3) What was your favourite part of the day?
Think the favourite part was the actual vatna. I had all generations of my family cracking a joke and giggle with me, from grandma, mom and aunts, sisters and nieces and was nice to share a brief moment with all of them. This will be the memory that I will cherish most.
Q4) How did this prepare you for your wedding day?
I remember looking around, and seeing genuine happy faces on the guests which in turn bought a big smile on my face and remained for the rest of the day. I never looked back and tried to make the most of every moment there after. Everyone still comments on how much fun they had and more importantly I really enjoyed the day.
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