Minneapolis Wedding from Table 6 Productions

I cross my heart, hope to die, pinky promise that you are going to flip when you hear what’s coming. A Minneapolis Wedding. Photographed by Erica Loeks. Planned by Table 6 Productions. And turned into – wait for it – a stop motion wedding film. It’s awesome. Maybe the coolest thing I’ve seen. We love it. Every time we watch it (and that has been an innumerous amount of times) we just can’t help but dance. It’s fun, it’s adorable, and it’s all here for your viewing pleasure. But first, a little introduction to this sweet and unique fête.

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From Table 6 … The Stop Motion Video project was the brainchild of the ever-talented  photographer, Erica Loeks. With Heather & Derek being such a fun, in  love, and up-for-anything kind of couple, they were the perfect subjects!

Heather & Derek : Stop Motion Wedding Video from Erica Loeks on Vimeo.

We met online, and later found out that we worked for the same company at the same time, graduated from the same program on the same day from the same college, and buried our grandfathers about 30 yards apart. There were so many times we should have met, but I guess fate was waiting for the right time!

The summer before we were engaged we kept ending up at outdoor festivals/events where there was always a rickety carnival type Ferris Wheel. I always wanted to ride the Ferris wheel for two reasons. First, it’s the only ride I don’t get sick on and second, there’s just something cute and vintagely romantic about them. Derek kept saying we should wait on go on a better one that was more stable and not assembled overnight, and that had a better view.

When Derek was in Chicago for a couple weeks on business, I flew out for the weekend. He did a good job of keeping quiet for two and a half days and then on Sunday when we went to Navy Pier, we rode the Ferris Wheel. He asked me to marry him at the top of it. He said “I’d get down on one knee, but it’s not safe in a Ferris Wheel cart!”

We picked the Profile Event Center because it had an old Hollywood style, but with modern amenities, and seemed to fit our vision so well. The inspiration for our wedding was Vintage Glam using the colors navy blue (for Navy Pier), ivory and gray. Handmade details were important to us and we had help from so many people to make it come true!

Music was a huge part of our wedding too. We did not use any traditional music. I walked down the aisle to Van Morrison’s “Crazy Love,” as it was a song that Derek had said made him think of me. As you can see, we tried to incorporate the most personal of touches into our day. My sister did all the design work for our invitations, save the dates, programs and other paper goods. It was so fun to have her be such a big part of it.

My grandmother made her famous marzipans that she only makes for graduations and weddings. I’ve always been obsessed with them and told her that I was going to stage a fake wedding just to have some, but luckily I didn’t have to. We all helped make them,  so Derek and I learned how to make them to keep the tradition alive someday. My grandfather passed away the month before the wedding, and so my Grandma lended me a special brooch he had bought her to tie onto my bouquet. That way, he was holding my hand while I walked down the aisle.

Wedding Photography, Stop Motion Film Creative Director: Erica Loeks Photography / Cinematography, Stop Motion Film Shooter & Post Production: Dallas Currie Productions / Wedding Coordination: Table 6 Productions / Makeup & Hair: Brett Dorrian Artistry / Portraits Location: Kitty Cat Klub / Paper Pieces: Heidi Ocel / Ceremony & Reception Location: Profile Event Center / Dress: Allure Bridals / Mens Suiting: Express / Bride’s Hair Piece: Brides of France / Bride’s Bouquet: Best Wishes Floral / Bridesmaid Dresses: Macy’s, The Wedding Shoppe, & Wedding Chapel Bridals / Cupcake Deserts: Cake Box Bakery / Marzapan: Bride’s Grandmother

18 Comments about “Minneapolis Wedding from Table 6 Productions”

1. Heather Williams says:

   June 21, 2011 at 12:52 pm

   Thanks to EVERYONE who made this day happen! xoxo
2. allyballeyboo says:

   June 21, 2011 at 1:58 pm

   L O V E Love that video!!! Such a great concept!!
3. Erica Loeks says:

   June 21, 2011 at 2:36 pm

   Thank you to everyone that helped pull this lovely stop motion film off! Weddings never cease to amaze me with the amount of Love present amongst family and friends! Heather & Derek were and are such a terrific couple, full of Love and perfect for the film!
4. Rachel Tatem says:

   June 21, 2011 at 3:23 pm

   It looks so great! Great job to all involved and CONGRATS to the new couple!
5. Jackie Just says:

   June 21, 2011 at 3:55 pm

   Amazing Erica!!!! What a beautiful job you did on this!!!!
6. Linnea says:

   June 21, 2011 at 5:47 pm

   Hi, Such a cool idea! Where are her earrings from? I've been looking for some and I really love hers! I'm from Mpls too!
7. Heather Williams says:

   June 21, 2011 at 8:34 pm

   Hey Linnea- my earrings were from Macy's, actually!
8. Shavonda says:

   June 22, 2011 at 2:12 am

   Let me just say Im literally tapping my toes to the beat!! So amazing and wonderfully creative. Ive been trying to describe to people what I was hoping for in a wedding video and this is it!!! Now that is definitely one wedding I would have loved to attend. It looked like so much fun!! Congrats to the couple!
9. Festive Party Girl says:

   June 22, 2011 at 7:24 am

   What an incredible story of how Heather and Derek met. or how they didn't meet despite them working and attending college at the same place/time. I love it. So many great details, I especially love the pin wheel centerpieces.
10. Sprout says:

    June 23, 2011 at 9:21 am

    I have to admit that sometimes I skip over the story and just look at the beautiful pics, but this story was definitely worth it—and the film is delightful!
11. Audrey says:

    June 25, 2011 at 7:17 pm

    Heather-

    I just toured Profile Event today and loved it! Heather showed my fiance and me this film and it was so great. I was curious, where did you find/ how did you make those amazing blue and ivory paper balls/flowers that are hanging from the ceiling behind the head table?

    I have been trying to find a way to do that in purple and cannot find it anywhere. When I saw those, I had to find out.

    Thanks,

    Audrey
12. Mallory says:

    June 27, 2011 at 9:52 am

    Hi Audrey. We're checking with the bride for you about the decor. Hang tight!
13. Heather Williams says:

    June 27, 2011 at 10:18 pm

    Hi Audrey- Here's a link to where I learned how to make the tissue pom poms- http://www.marthastewart.com/how-to/tissue-paper-pom-poms-how-to they were really easy to make- they're easier to make and keep flat and then poof them out while setting up for the event instead of trying to carry already "poofed" ones around. I was lucky to have Table 6 productions do the poofing for me :) Have fun!!

    Oh- and Etsy.com always has a ton of premade poms, too- just search tissue poms and you'll get every color under the sun!
14. Mallory says:

    June 28, 2011 at 8:02 am

    Thanks Heather!
15. Audrey says:

    July 4, 2011 at 11:38 am

    Great! Thanks so much!

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