Kentucky Wedding by Portal Films + Jacki Allen
When I watched this little vignette that Andy over at Portal Films put together, I literally cried. Which I guess isn’t that telling considering that I cry about once a day because of something beautiful that one of my favorite vendors sends my way. But in all sincerity, the tears that I shed were completely authentic as this is one of the most beautiful little moments I’ve ever seen. Planned by the lovely and wonderfully talented mother and daughter team, Jacki and Jaimeson, this wedding is all gorgeousness.
Click here to see some still images from the day.
Lexington was the perfect location for our wedding, since we met there and it was my hometown. We now live in Pennsylvania so Lexington was a good blend of familiarity for us and a fresh venue for our friends and family coming from outside the area. Our journey together began during graduate school at the University of Kentucky in 2002. Five and a half years later our adventure included one dog, two moves, two new jobs, some tears, some smiles, and a proposal! On a snowy moonlit evening in February 2008, to my surprise, I found Michael on one knee with an engagement ring in hand, and our faithful “fur kid” by his side. Yes!
Both Michael and I agreed on a small, intimate, outdoor wedding. With autumn in mind, we discovered the perfect venue, Shaker Village. The solitude of the West Lot offered privacy while the abundance of trees and the rolling hills provided the natural atmosphere we wanted.
On the afternoon of October 3, 2009, bathed in the warmth of the fleeting summer sunlight and beneath the maple trees, surrounded by our friends and family, Michael and I were married. A horse drawn carriage delivered my father and me along the country road leading to the West Lot. As I passed our guests, I was overcome with peace and joy knowing our moment was finally here. After exchanging our vows, we exited the guests’ seating spiral, returning the many smiles of family and friends as husband and wife.
Our menu featured many Shaker and locally grown foods. As we dined, we enjoyed the traditional folk sounds of the banjo and mandolin. With night upon us, the party began! Guests wandered between the photo booth, complete with costumes, ice cream and coffee bars, the beautifully lighted lounge area, and the fire pit complete with s’mores. Too soon I found our wedding day coming to a close! We made our exit aboard a vintage tandem bicycle; our dog running beside us, showered with eucalyptus leaves and well wishes from all.
Wedding Planning: Jacki and Jaimeson / Photography: Angela Anderson Photography / Cinematography: Portal Films / Flowers: E. Stephen Hein / Beauty: Ana Crane Simpson, Applied Cosmetic Services / Ceremony Music: Kentucky Wild Horse
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Teary and touched! I love this so very much :)
Just lovely and oh so touching. Thanks for sharing :)
That was beautiful and she is lovely, when she waits to see her groom right before and she tears up, that is sooo "just a moment"....the red dress is gorg to!
OMG! Their video was so powerful...it made me cry too! Thanks for sharing it with us!
I also cried, about 10 seconds in. I am also a sucker for any wedding that includes the dog! Well done!
this is the exact style of cinema that I want - i'm so emotional when I watch these clips!
Thank you all so much for your kind words about this wedding. Jaimeson and I had a fabulous time working with Regan and Michael, bringing all their ideas together for their "more than we ever imagined" wedding celebration. We highly recommend Andy Jackson with Portal Films for capturing the essence and emotions of the day.
So. Beautiful. SMP has singlehandedly made sure there will be video of my day, and I' so glad.
Andy, well done! I love how you captured the light. That's all 16mm correct? Huge fan of your music selections.
Thanks so much for the compliments... Regan and Michael were really terrific, and it certainly showed in the ways that they honored the love of their family and friends while embracing the serenity of the wedding location. It was a truly beautiful time. Yes, this was done entirely on 16mm film, which was a lovely choice for this occasion.
I cried too :)
what song is played during this? It is so amazing!
Wahhhhh! I bawled my eyes out! What an awesome video. I LOVE how they put the guests in a circle around them for the ceremony. Just lovely all around!