Inspiration to Reality: The Film

You are going to be glad you stuck around because we have a treat for you as you head off into the weekend.  Life Stage Films put together one of the most moving, striking documentations of a wedding I have ever seen.  It may be a photo shoot but there is something so organic and soft it just pulls at my heart strings and makes me want to get married all over again!

Go to the full gallery to see all the photos from this beautiful shoot!

I can’t take any of the credit for the design, but with that said, ANY film or wedding that we get to work with Salt Harbor Designs, our films always stand out. I can’t speak for Jenn at Salt Harbor, but she felt like a winter shoot would be a great resource for brides that are having stylish weddings outside of the normal wedding season. I LOVEd the eclectic feeling of the Brooklyn Arts Center. The feathers, earth-tone colors and especially the wardrobe of the bride and groom really shouted STYLE. The Arts center is over 100 years old, so the brick, candlelight and wood really created a vintage feel.

Although the use of the real baby Quails was very romantic, my favorite part of the film is the “foot washing” ceremony. A biblical reference, but it’s still one of the most SELFLESS acts you could do for somebody regardless of your religious beliefs. It is the perfect example of serving your mate and putting them before yourself. We have seen it at a few Southern weddings in NC. It truly felt like a dream sequence when the groom washed the bride’s feet.

Styling, Design, Florals, + Paper: Jennifer of Salt Harbor Designs / Photography: Millie Holloman of Millie Holloman Photography / Venue: The Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews / Videography: Life Stage Films / Bride’s Dress: Saja Wedding / Models’ Hair + Makeup: Melissa of Fringe Salon / Cake: Nicki’s Cakes / Violinist: Maura Kropke / Bride’s Jewelry: Oliver / Chairs and Linens: Party Suppliers and Rents / Wooden Table: Harborside Event Rentals / Tableware: The Fisherman’s Wife / Groom’s Attire: The Gentleman’s Corner

18 Comments about “Inspiration to Reality: The Film”

1. Brooke Ogletree says:

   January 28, 2011 at 2:17 pm

   This brought happy tears to my eyes! The words spoken were so beautiful and the foot washing was my most favorite part. Just a beautiful film that truly captures why we get married.
2. Pacoima Wedding Receptions says:

   January 28, 2011 at 2:55 pm

   I agree the video is great.

   This is really going all-out. I hope we'll have enough budget to this also in our wedding.
3. Priscilla says:

   January 28, 2011 at 3:05 pm

   Wow ..that is just sooo pretty.Everything is just beautiful..so pure and real..it's a really nice video :)
4. jacin {lovely little details} says:

   January 28, 2011 at 3:40 pm

   wow.
5. Ella Bella says:

   January 28, 2011 at 4:13 pm

   What a work of art!!!! I know it's just a shoot, but, are the couple for real??? Actually... don't tell me... I don't want to know:( I'm assuming the words are from an actual wedding and whoever it was, did such a poignant beautiful job. The washing of the feet... truly an act of pure love. As much as we come here for all the "pretty stuff" associated with weddings, this one truly hits it home. This is what it is all about. Thanks for the reminder:)
6. Ella Bella says:

   January 28, 2011 at 5:45 pm

   Oh and speaking of pulling at the heart 'strings'.... that violinist was genius! Brava!!!
7. uv curing adhesives says:

   January 28, 2011 at 6:19 pm

   The quails were adorable :)
8. naomi says:

   January 28, 2011 at 6:59 pm

   Speechless....I'm floored.
9. Sarah says:

   January 28, 2011 at 8:03 pm

   Beautifully done! The Brooklyn Arts Center in Wilmington, NC is just down the street from my house! We're so lucky to have such talent in our little corner of the world :)
10. Ron Dawson says:

    January 28, 2011 at 11:40 pm

    After seeing something like this, how can anyone NOT get a wedding film! Kudos to all involved, but special props to my friend and colleague Matt at Life Stage for elevating our industry.
11. Izabela says:

    January 29, 2011 at 5:24 am

    Those words spoken in the background made me smile. What a wonderful way to describe what a marriage is. This film, and the photos made me want to re-do my wedding. Greta job.
12. Matt Davis says:

    January 29, 2011 at 1:19 pm

    Thanks so much folks for taking the time to view this little taste of what a wedding should be, and what a marriage should be. Video can be a powerful thing, and I wanted this piece to be a reminder as to why we get married in the first place.
13. David Perry says:

    January 29, 2011 at 4:00 pm

    Wow! Matt, that was so beautiful, artistic, stunning and heartfelt. Truly amazing my friend. Again...Wow!
    Great seeing you this week in New Orleans and thanks for the presentation on giving back. You do it so well.
14. Rachel Wilkerson says:

    January 30, 2011 at 8:24 pm

    This is so beautiful! Incredible decor, heightened by the amazing film. LOVE.
15. jen howell says:

    January 30, 2011 at 9:16 pm

    breathtaking....
16. naomi says:

    January 31, 2011 at 1:00 am

    I'm with Jen...this is breathtaking!
17. Bridal Online says:

    January 31, 2011 at 1:10 pm

    Truly amazing, Fantastic video this should be the standard of all wedding videos.

    Well Done.

1 Links to “Inspiration to Reality: The Film”

1. worth watching… » amberglanville.com says:

   February 11, 2011 at 12:47 am

   [...] In keeping with my anniversary post this week, I wanted to share a link to one of the most heart stirring wedding videos I’ve ever seen. I have a particular fondness for winter weddings anyway, since Peter and I were married on a snowy February 8th.  This whole video is just lovely… the solo violin, the rich textures, the candlelight, the grey palette, the foot washing… it’s all soul-stirring. Totally worth taking five minutes to watch — just make sure your volume is on. http://www.stylemepretty.com/2011/01/28/inspiration-to-reality-the-film [...]