On Sunday June 6, 2010 Elvisa and Amel were married on the beach at Lido Beach Resort in Sarasota, Florida overlooking the Gulf of Mexico!  Rob and Matias went up to Sarasota and was joined by Audrey Snow Photography to capture this beautiful day!  I loved the way Elvisa tied in the blue colors at her wedding.  It looked fantastic.  Congratulations to our new couple! We were happy to be part of your special day!

Carly and Brad planned the perfect destination wedding all the way from New York.

On Saturday June 5, 2010 they were wed on the gulf lawn of  LaPlaya Beach Resort overlooking the warm blue waters of the Gulf  Of Mexico.

Lee and Steven, our videographers,  were joined by Audrey Snow Photography to capture the evenings events.  Clint Wiley and his band None Other entertained the crowd of about 225 people!

Well done Carly and Brad!  Congratulations on your fantastic wedding!

Overlooking the beautiful Gulf Of Mexico on the North Beach of the Ritz Carlton, Amanda and Matthew said their I-dos. The big day happened on Saturday June 5, 2010 and we were happy to capture it.

After the ceremony and cocktails on the beach we went into the Ritz Carlton Beach House to continue on with the evening festivities.  We enjoyed working with Sam and Ashely Brockinton who was there to photograph the days event.  Chris Ceron was the DJ and he had the ENTIRE dance floor packed all night long.   He does an AWESOME job!

Congratulations to Amanda and Matthew.  Your day was spectacular!

We were thrilled to take part in the wedding celebration of Natasha and Mark on Sunday May 30. 2010.  This was a destination wedding all the way from the Lone Star State of Texas.  Natasha and Mark had a lovely beach wedding overlooking the blue waters of the  Gulf of Mexico.  Later guests went onto the Naples Hilton for cocktails and their reception. Paige does a wonderful job over there and is always such a pleasure to work with.  I especially love the “passport” wedding invitation - check it out below!  Congratulations to Natasha and Mark who had a perfect destination wedding!

Jamie and Dennis were married on Saturday May 29, 2010 at  in Naples at Saint William Catholic Church.  This is one of my favorite churches.  It is very pretty.

After the ceremony about 150 guests went onto The Audubon Country Club.   Photography was done by Ashley Brockinton and her husband Sam.  Their cake was done by Mikelson’s Bakery.

Congratulations to our newlyweds Jamie and Dennis!

Yeah!  Our Vero Beach Wedding.  Can I just tell you how excited we were to head over  to the other coast and shoot a wedding!  On  Saturday May 22, 2010, Mackenzie and David were married at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Vero Beach, Florida.  After their beautiful ceremony we headed over to the Orchid Island Golf and Beach Club.  Matias, Steven and I  enjoyed working with Clau Photography and The Diggin in Dreamland Band.  Congratulations to Mackenzie and David!  Your wedding was spectacular!  And we all love VERO BEACH !!

Jill and Joe were wed on Friday May 14, 2010 at the beautiful South Seas Resort on Captiva Island.

Dan Lamey performed the ceremony on the beach at Sunset Cove for about 70 guests. We were joined by Impressions Photography. The flowers were done by Floral Artistry and the cake was done by Kakes by Karen. Here are a few quick shots.

Congratulations Jill and Joe! We wish you many years of happiness.

Megan and Matthew were married on Sunday May 9, 2010 in the Tea Garden at the Ritz-Carlton in Naples, Florida.  The Tea Garden is one of my favorite places at the Ritz to have a ceremony. The reception was held in the beach house.

Rob and Lee enjoyed working with Tonya Malay and her team of photographers, Reverend Les Wicker, and DJ Chris Ceron.

Congratulations to Megan and Matthew - who had a perfect wedding day!

On Saturday May 8, 2010 Yoselin and Kevin were married at Mediterra Country Club in Naples, Florida.

We were joined by Impressions Photography to capture this beautiful event. As usual, Clint Wiley’s band, None Other wowed the crowd all night long. Here are some of our favorite pictures.

Best of luck Yoselin and Kevin!

Kate and Tim were married on Friday May 7, 2010.

Matias,  Steven,  and I headed out to a private home called Villa Aloreon in Fort Myers. This house overlooking the river  was amazing. This wedding was planned by Kelly McWilliams of Weddings by Socialites.  The ceremony was performed by Bob Pitt while Mark Vee played guitar. We enjoyed working with Ashley and Sam Brockinton.  Sue Bain of Signature Florals did the pretty flowers, and Mason’s Bakery made a beautiful and delicious wedding cake.

The details on this wedding, done by Kelly and her team were just spectacular.  Take a look at a few of my favorite pictures from the evening.

Congratulations Kate and Tim, you had a beautiful wedding!

Hillary and Chris were married on  Saturday May 1, 2010 at the Ritz Carlton Beach Resort in Naples Florida.  The ceremony took place on the beach and the weather was perfect!

Clint Wiley’s Band None Other rocked the crowd all night  long!  Here are some of my favorite pictures from this event!

Lindsay and Henry were married on Saturday May 1, 2010 at the Marco Island Marriott Resort.  Their ceremony took place on the beach.  This is such a beautiful location for a beach ceremony.  Their cocktail hour and reception were held on the outdoor terrace.

Michelle Reed Photography joined Rob and Matias for this event.  The Brett Foreman Band entertained the guests all night long.   Congratulations to our newest married couple and their wonderful families!  A lot of hard work when into planning this destination wedding!

Megan and Andrew planned a great adventure for their destination wedding all the way from Pennsylvania.  The big day happened on Sunday April 25, 2010 at the Coconut Point Hyatt Regency.

Guests boarded a 25 minute boat ride to a private island where Megan and Andrew said their vows.  Performing  their ceremony once again was Dr. Dan Lamey.   We see Dr. Dan everywhere!

Afterwords guests boated back and enjoyed an outside cocktail hour and a reception on the Belvedere Terrace.  We were joined by Cher Hanna Photography and Mike Cole of Black Tie Entertainment, both of whom we enjoy getting to work with!

Matias, Steven and I certainly had a fun time and enjoyed being part of it!  Congrats Megan and AJ !  You planned a great day for everyone!

One word describes this wedding- FUN !  Laura and Denny planned the perfect fun wedding!

Laura and Denny were married on Saturday April 24, 2010 at Sanibel  Harbour Resort.  The ceremony for about 150 guests happened pool side and it was performed by Dr. Dan Lamey.

Matias, Steven and I were joined by Nick Adams and his assistant Lee.

Our bride and groom planned a Hawaiian style feast for their friends and family.

Congratulations Laura and Denny - your wedding was awesome!

Here’s another gorgeous destination wedding in Naples - our bride Amy is from Maryland and can’t wait to get married on our sandy beaches.  Rob from AMC was joined by Steven and Matias - who certainly captured some great footage!

Amy and Michael were married on Sunday April 18, 2010 on the North Beach of the Ritz Carlton Beach Resort in Naples Florida.  The ceremony was performed by Rabbi Weiss.   The ceremony site, even in rain, was just beautiful.   Michelle Reed Photography and her team  joined us and was a pleasure to work with.  Later  on guests were entertained by the band Private Stock.   Take a look at a few shots  from this grand wedding - Congratulations Amy and Michael!

Kristin and Patrick planned the perfect destination wedding all the way from Ohio !  The couple tied the knot on the beach facing the Gulf of Mexico at Tween-Waters Island Resort on Saturday April 17, 2010.  The ceremony site was one of the prettiest I have ever seen!  The dinner reception was held at the Old Captiva House and was simply gorgeous with colors of pink and green.  However, what I will remember most about this wedding was Kristin’s Dads Speech!  It was hysterical!  In fact, I will have it on my website soon!  It was by far the best fathers speech I have ever heard, and believe me I hear ALOT of them.  Lee,  Steven and I really enjoyed this wedding!

Take a look at a few of the pictures from Kristin and Patrick’s Big Day!  Congratulations !

Katie and Eric had a WONDERFUL destination wedding all the way from Kansas!  Katie and her  mom did an amazing job planning this wedding!  Very impressive!

Katie and Eric were married on Cove Beach at Sanibel Harbour Resort on Friday April 16, 2010.

Dr. Dan Lamey performed the intimate ceremony for about 60 guests.   Afterward guests enjoyed the rest of the evening in the Island Room which is such a pretty room!

Rob and Steven enjoyed working with Nick Adams Photography  and his assistant Lee.

Sue Bain of Signature Florals provided the beautiful floral arrangements.  Below are a few of my favorite pictures!

Congratulations to our newest couple.  Enjoy your second reception in Kansas City !

Crystal and Jon came all the way from Indiana to get married on the beach at Captiva Island  on Friday April 16, 2010.   The ceremony took place on the South Beach at the Beautiful South Seas Island Resort.  The intimate ceremony was performed by one of our favorite people,  Dr. Dan Lamey.  You can see Dr. Lamey in the picture below with our newlyweds. Congratulations to our brand new couple! Matias and I enjoyed your perfect day!

Jeni and Seth were married on the spectacular north beach at LaPlaya Beach and Golf  Resort in Naples on Saturday, April 3, 2010.  It was a picture perfect day !

Jeni and Seth are a fun couple!  Here are a few snap shots of the day including our videographers  Lee and Steven in the photo booth with our new bride and groom!  We love Photo Booths, they are so fun.  Guests really enjoy them too, they are the hit of the party!

Also, I included this sandcastle picture. Check it out!

I also think sandcastles are so cool!

Congratulations Jeni and Seth!  We wish you many years of happiness!

Kate and Richard were married on Saturday, March 27, 2010 on the beautiful Naples beach of LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort.  Here is their Director’s Cut video!

Kate and Richard were married on Saturday, March 27, 2010 on the beautiful Naples beach of LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort.  After a picture perfect ceremony the guests enjoyed cocktail hour on the gulf  lawn and later the reception in the Vanderbilt Ballroom.

Lee, Steven and I  enjoyed working with Krista and her team from Impressions Photography and the amazing Kelly McWilliams and her team Weddings by Socialites.

At the ending of the evening, Kate and Richard left with a sparkler exit, which is such a great way to end a perfect evening.  Congratulations to our newlyweds!

Click here to see Kate and Richard’s Directors Cut video.

Are you ready for the storybook wedding of the year? How about about a visit from Dorothy form the Wizard of Oz? Well, get ready for the Directors Cut from the wedding of Cristina and Quincy at the Naples Grande Beach Resort, on Saturday March 27, 2010.

Note: For optimal performance, press the PLAY/PAUSE button to buffer the
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Are you ready for the storybook wedding of the year? How about about a visit from Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz? Well, get ready for the wedding of Cristina and Quincy at the Naples Grande Beach Resort, on Saturday March 27, 2010.

Rewind for a moment to her sister Jennifer’s wedding - that’s were we met Cristina for the first time.  Now, fast forward to present day and we find her perfect wedding set on the beach with what seems to be thousands of roses, followed by a stunning reception in the upstairs ballroom of Naples Grande, capped off with a night club style dance party later on in another ball room!

To say the flowers and lighting design from this wedding was breathtaking is an understatement - I think we can see Cristina’s reaction as she enters the room for her first dance!

Later, her dad played a short clip from Wizard of Oz (one of her all time favorites) and presented her with red ruby slippers, just before her first dance. WOW, he sure sets the standard for the rest of us dads!

Take a look through a few of these great stills from our video and then prepare for their truly amazing Director’s Cut.

We couldn’t be happier to be with such a fun family, such a grand wedding, and such a fabulous couple who glowed through the entire night.

Congratulations Cristina and Quincy!

Danielle and Brian were married on Friday April 9, 2010 at Our lady Of Light Catholic Church in Estero.

Here you can see a sweet kiss from Danielle’s flower girl which just stopped our heart - she was soooo cute!  Danielle also had bunches of orchids as her flower of choice - one of our most favorites since we are fans of growing them at home.  The flowers were done by Muffy at Libby’s Flowers, aren’t they beautiful !  This cake was done by Kakes By Karen.  It looks amazing!

As you can also see, Danielle’s dress was absolutely gorgeous with a vintage look that just catches your eye!

Following the ceremony, Danielle and Brian exited through bubbles to a vintage car that whisked them to a few photo locations with Michelle Reed Photography and finally to their reception at Bellasera in Naples. We even managed to get a moving clip of the car on the highway - we’ll have to see how it looks during editing though!

Set on the terrace outside, Patrick from Aace Entertainment entertained the guests through cocktail hour and the main reception and we even had a chance to run off to the beach with MRP to get a few last minute shots at sunset!

Congratulations Danielle and Brian - what a wonderful special day!

Our new kid on the block is Steven.  I was so excited when we met Steven.  I just knew he would be a great addition to our team, and he has all ready exceeded our expectations.   He is our talented artist fresh from Full Sail University.  Steven brings so much to AMC Video from expertise with the camera to web design and he is  full of new ideas to help AMC  stay on top.   Steven is extremely detail oriented, creative and and all around an amazing person.  We are  thrilled to have Steven working with us.  Here is Steven’s bio:

Dawn and Dave had a perfect Destination Wedding! Lee and Rob  headed out to Captiva Island for their wedding on Thursday March 25, 2010. We were joined by Michelle Reed Photography.   Dr. Dan Lamey performed a beautiful ceremony beach side. Here are a few quick pictures of their wonderful day.  I love the colors Dawn choose for her intimate ceremony of about 50 people.  Especially check out the cake!  Congratulations Dawn and Dave. You did such  a great job planning your wedding all the way from Kentucky!  We wish you many years of happiness !

Lindsay and Christopher were married on Saturday March 27th, 2010 at the Colony Golf and Country Club in Bonita Springs. We were joined by Michelle Reed Photography and Ron Rutz was the DJ for the evening. The Colony has always been one of my favorite places to have a wedding. It is an elegant country club and the staff is always so friendly. If you are looking for a great place for a wedding, check it out.  Below are a few shots  that Steven captured while shooting this event.  I  love  the cake!   Congratulations to our bride and groom!

Recently we had the pleasure of working with the Henderson family to film the wedding of their daughter Laura to Jay at First United Methodist Church in Fort Myers, on Saturday March 20, 2010.

What a beautiful day it was - the church filled with friends and family and after the official “I do’s”, guests crossed the street to enjoy the tented reception at the Burrough’s Home on the river.

Glowing at night against the perfect sunset, the open air reception was a charming backdrop for the beautiful couple.

Michelle Reed Photography sent us a few photos of the evening pictured here.

Congratulations Jay and Laura. We wish you many years of happiness and want to thank the Henderson family especially for including us at this wonderful wedding event!

Meet Jaron! He has been with us the longest, and we are thrilled to have him.  Jaron has been with AMC for the past eight years. Before joining the AMC team, however, he worked as an editor and camera operator in a television studio. As one of our veteran videographers, Jaron’s been behind the camera in many diverse situations, which has paved the way for him to sharpen his expertise. As a result, Jaron is very skilled at adapting to and navigating a myriad of environments. His versatility, execution, and stability ensure that each wedding he films is exclusive and inspiring to watch.

“When filming, I really like making them feel as comfortable as possible. The big day can be stressful for both the bride and the groom, so it’s important to keep everybody at ease and enjoying the sentimentality of the day.”

As an avid football fan and one of AMC’s seasoned videographers with an instinctive nature and masterful understanding of cinematography, some of Jaron’s favorite weddings to film have been for Josh Reed of the Buffalo Bills and also for Todd Johnson of the Saint Louis Rams.

Stay tuned for another artist spotlight!

Congratulations to Megyn and Andrew and their fabulous wedding at Sanibel Harbour Resort.  Here is their Director’s Cut from their wedding video - enjoy!

It’s time for another team member profile.  This week meet Lee, one of our lead videographers.   Lee is our “steady eddy”.  He’s calm, cool and collected.   I have spent many years working side by side with Lee, and I don’t think I have ever seen him get flustered once.  He knows  exactly what to say and what to do.  He is so  easy going, and our brides and grooms feel right at home with him.  He is multi-talented man and a great asset to our team here at AMC Video.  Just take a look at Lee’s profile and you will quickly see what I mean:

Lee is Currently pursuing his doctorate degree from Boston University, where he completed his Master’s Degree.  His keen artistic eye and talent for capturing the moment make him a natural and compelling cinematographer.. In addition, Lee’s expertise extends beyond the camera: he’s also an Adobe certified expert and web master.

“Understanding the editing process and what goes on after the shooting is done is critically important. That knowledge of film composition enables me to be a better cinematographer, because I know which shots will look good and will really work in the final film.”

With Lee’s attentiveness to detail, personable personality, and belief in creating unique, beautiful and high quality film, it’s no surprise that his videos have been continuously praised by our clients. Furthermore, Lee’s knowledge and creative skill have helped AMC become one of the most sought after wedding and special event film companies in Southwest Florida

Coming Soon, another team member’s profile!

In 2007, Lauren originated the title role of Emma Bovary in Madame Bovary the Musical, Off-Broadway at Theatre 5 in New York City. Amy Krivohlavek of Off Off Online wrote, “In the title role, Lauren Wiley showcases prodigious coloratura tones and a lovely, fragile presence.” Original roles also include Claudiette in Pompeii, directed by Tom Briggs of the Rogers & Hammerstein Organization. Other New York City credits include Claire in the musical operetta, Villa Diodati, for the 2008 New York Musical Theatre Festival.

In Fall 2009, Lauren returned from her second contract in Japan, where she had a starring role at the Diamond Horseshoe Theatre at Tokyo Disney. She recently relocated to South West Florida where she continues to perform professionally and in the community. Lauren Wiley is also a vocal coach specializing in musical theatre style voice.

To contact Lauren call :  239-989-5089

Employee Spotlight!  Up first is Matias!  Everyone loves Matias!  We are very happy to have Matias be part of our team.    He is extremely talented and I have to say is the most positive person I have ever met.  Sometimes we call him Mr. Lucky.  Things just go his way.  You just can’t help smile when you are around him.  We are the lucky ones  to have been working with Matias for the past 5 years!  If you are lucky, Matias will be filming your wedding!

Here is Matias’s impressive bio:

Julie and Zak came all the way from Chicago to get married in the beautiful Naples Botanical Garden.  The big day happened on Saturday February, 20  2010.

We  started with Julie that morning while she was getting her hair done with her girls at the salon.  This is always fun to capture.  Then we went on to the boys who were hanging out at a nearby hotel.  Both Bride and Groom were super excited for the moment to arrive.

The Naples Botanical Garden is such a pretty spot for a ceremony.  Just take a look at the ceremony site in the picture below.  Seaside Strings played for us  and Rev Les Wicker performed the  intimate ceremony.   Afterward, our couple headed down to the beach for some photo/video time.  We were joined by Tonya Malay and her team.  Then onto Kensington Golf and Country Club for our reception where Brett Foreman and his Band entertained the crowd of about 150 people. This entire event was planned by Kelly  of  No Worries Weddings and Events.

At the end of the evening our newlyweds took off in a decorated golf cart.  It was perfect.  Well done!

Megyn and Andrew came all the way from Wisconsin to have a destination wedding at Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa.  The big day happened on Saturday, February 12, 2010 .

After the ceremony and cocktail hour, guests headed into the Island Room for dinner.  The Island Room is so pretty, it is has the best view!  We have had many family weddings there of our own, and it has such great memories.

We were joined Krista and Emily from Impressions Photography and Rob from Black Tie Entertainment.

Congratulations to Megyn and Andrew!   Click here to see their Director’s Cut.

This is the Director’s cut video from the wedding of Ashley and Grant at Southseas Resort on Captiva Florida.  Enjoy!

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I will be posting clips in here for all of our facebook brides.  Thanks to Michelle Reed Photography for taking this picture of our team!  From left to right we have Matias, Christa, Jaron, AnnMarie, Rob, Shannon and Lee.  (Steven was not available for the shoot).

Sarah and Darcy were married on Saturday February 6, 2010 at Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa.   After their  ceremony we went onto the Island Room for the reception.  Matias, Steven and I  were joined by Mike Cole from Black Tie Entertainment and Jennifer Angeloro and her team of photographers.  Sarah and Darcy are a fun couple.   You can just tell by being around them how happy they are and we wish them many years of happiness.  Jennifer just sent me these beautiful  images.   Thanks Jennifer!

Anne and Alex came all the way from Canada  to get married on the beautiful beach at LaPlaya Beach Resort.  On Sunday, February 7, 2010 Anne and Alex were married by Pastor Thomas Funk.   Lee,  Steven and I enjoyed meeting Photographer Sean Floyd for the first time as well as seeing Randy Bender again who was the DJ for the evening.   LaPlaya is a amazing place to have a wedding.  Congratulations to our newest bride and groom!   Your wedding was simply elegant!  Thanks Sean for sending us these  pictures of our newlyweds!

AMC Video is proud to present the 2010 Weddings Florida Magazine fashion show video from the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort.

AMC Video is proud to present the 2010 Weddings Florida Magazine bridal show video from the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort.

AMC Video is proud to present the 2010 Weddings Florida Magazine Bridal and Fashion show at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort.  Angela Bassuet, Publisher at Weddings Florida graciously asked AMC along on several of the upcoming shows to film and produce features for their website so that readers could get a taste of the premier bridal events!

Be sure to check out both the bridal show video and the fashion show video or visit the offical youtube versions under Weddings Florida.  For more information on the upcoming fashion and bridal shows, be sure to contact Angela at Weddings Florida (www.wedflorida.com) or call 727-953-9174.

AMC Video is proud to present Clint Wiley’s - None Other Band Demo for 2010!  Shot entirely in HD, Clints demo showcases a variety of  samples including Michael Jackson, AC DC, Lady Gaga and so much more!  Filmed on location in Naples, Florida, the None Other band and the AMC Video team worked closely in all aspects of its production, filming, and post production to produce this energetic and fast paced video.

Be sure to check out additional samples grouped into genres on our website over the next few days!

For more information on the None Other Band, visit Clint Wiley’s website at www.noneother.com or contact Paul Easton for booking information at:

Talent Ventures, Inc.
3960 Radio Road, Suite 206
Naples, FL 34104
Ph: 239-262-5291, xt 1

e-mail: pauleaston@theagencyofchoice.com

website: www.theagencyofchoice.com

Clint Wiley's band - None Other

AMC Video is proud to present Clint Wiley’s - None Other Demo for 2010!  Shot entirely in high definition, Clint’s demo showcases a variety of  songs including Michael Jackson, AC DC, Lady Gaga and so much more!  Filmed on-location in Naples, Florida, the band and the AMC Video team worked closely in all aspects of production, filming, and post production to produce this energetic and fast paced video.

Be sure to check out additional clips grouped into genres including Motown/R&B, Soft Pop, 80s, Rock/pop, and Disco on our website over the next few days!

Also, we are excited to announce that this video can be played directly on your mobile phone (iPhone tested) at this address in our phone friendly video gallery http://www.vimeo.com/9055837

For more information on the None Other Band, visit Clint Wiley’s website at www.noneother.com or contact Paul Easton for booking information at:

Talent Ventures, Inc.
3960 Radio Road, Suite 206
Naples, FL 34104
Ph: 239-262-5291, xt 1

e-mail: pauleaston@theagencyofchoice.com

website: www.theagencyofchoice.com

AMC Video is proud to present Clint Wiley’s - None Other Band Demo for 2010!  Shot entirely in HD, Clints demo showcases a variety of  samples including Michael Jackson, AC DC, Lady Gaga and so much more!  Filmed on location in Naples, Florida, the None Other band and the AMC Video team worked closely in all aspects of its production, filming, and post production to produce this energetic and fast paced video.

Be sure to check out additional samples grouped into genres on our website over the next few days!

For more information on the None Other Band, visit Clint Wiley’s website at www.noneother.com or contact Paul Easton for booking information at:

Talent Ventures, Inc.
3960 Radio Road, Suite 206
Naples, FL 34104
Ph: 239-262-5291, xt 1

e-mail: pauleaston@theagencyofchoice.com

website: www.theagencyofchoice.com

Lisa and Jeremy were married on Friday January 29, 2010 on Marco Island.  Their ceremony was at the San Marco Catholic Church where they had a traditional Catholic ceremony.   After the ceremony Matias, Steven and I  headed over to the Hilton  Marco Island Beach Resort and Spa for cocktail hour and the reception.  We were joined by Aimee and Eric who work with Michelle Reed Photography.  It was a gorgeous day.  This was a destination wedding, as our bride and groom were from Maryland as were most of the 100 guests in attendance. Congratulations to our new bride and groom.

Karol and Aaron came all the way from Wisconsin to have a destination wedding here on Sanibel Island!  On Friday, January 22, 2010 Karol and Aaron tied the knot at the Sundial Beach and Golf Resort on Sanibel Island.  Reverend Daniel Hagmaier performed the intimate ceremony for about 35 guests.  Maria, from the Sundial was  there to make sure that Karol had not a worry in the world as she walked down the aisle to meet her groom under the archway.  Congratulations to our newlyweds.

What a fantastic way to start the new year with a spectacular wedding celebration at South Seas Island Resort on Captiva Island.  Ashley and Grant had an amazing weekend.  We started with our couple on Friday night, January 1st for their rehearsal dinner.  Guests were treated to a sunset cruise aboard the Blue Lady with Captiva Cruises,  followed by a delicious dinner.  We love to capture rehearsal dinners.  They are so many great toasts and our bride and groom are so excited for what lies ahead.

The next day we started REALLY early.  Rob and his team  were at the golf course while the groomsmen teed off at 8 am in order to capture a lit bit of all the festivities.   We also were able to catch the bridal lunch and the grooms lunch poolside at the cabanas.  If you have not checked out the cabanas at South Seas Island Resort, I suggest you do so!  TV, refrigeration, couches, it is all you can imagine and more.

The big moment finally arrived and Ashley and Grant were wed at Sunset Cove overlooking the clear blue waters of the Gulf  Of Mexico on Saturday, January 2, 2010. The reception followed under a gorgeous tent on Kings Crown lawn.  Take a look at the picture of inside the tent below.  SO PRETTY ! We worked along side with Tonya Malay and her assistant Emma - who surely captured some great photographs.

Our bride and groom departed for the evening with a sparkler exit and jumped back onto the Blue Lady to sail off into the night.  This entire event was  well planned by Kelly McWilliams and her  terrific staff at Weddings By Socialites.

The Directors Cut for Ashley and Grant is here in our HD wedding video galley - enjoy!

Congratulations to Ashley and Grant.  A perfect wedding and a great way to start 2010.

Ben and Eunice were married on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Faith Bible Church in Naples.  Their ceremony was beautiful.   Ben and Eunice are an adorable couple.   Their photographer, Jamie Lee of Jamie Lee Photography sent me this picture today.  I just had to post it.

Congratulations to Ben and Eunice.  

Ainsley and Ryan were married under the outdoor amphitheater at Pelican Preserve in Fort Myers on Saturday January 2, 2010.  This was my first wedding of 2010 and Lee and I were excited about starting bright and early that morning.  It was also the first time we worked with Rafael of Studio Rafael Photography who was a pleasure to work with.   Randy Bender played tunes for our newlyweds and the afternoon was filled with joy. The day was picture perfect with Vanessa, the event coordinator at Pelican Presreve assuring that all was beautiful for our new bride and groom.

Congratulations Ainsley and Ryan on your new life  together! What a great way to ring in the new year!  Below are a few pictures.  Check out the  picture of this really cool grooms cake.  Yes, it was all edible.

Here is a picture  that their  photographer, Rafael Hernandez sent me.   I just love this one!  Thank you Rafael!

Elizabeth and Kevin were married on Sunday December 20, 2009 at the Ritz Carlton Beach Resort in Naples Florida. Rob, Steven and I  started with our bride and groom as they saw each other for the first time before they signed their Ketubah.   Check out the photo below to see just how pretty it was!   After some pictures and a Ketubah signing, the couple were married at sunset under a gorgeous Chuppah in the Center Court of the Ritz Carlton.

Flowers were designed by Stacey from the talented http://www.petalpushers.us/ Be sure to check out more flower pics from this wedding and more at her site!

We were joined by Amiee and Eric of Michelle Reed Photography.   The band was outrageous.   They were called The Tyrone Smith Revue out of Nashville, Tennessee .   They certainly kept this crowd entertained throughout the evening.  This was a destination wedding, our bride and groom and all 100 guests were mostly from Texas.  This was planned entirely by Caplan-Miller Events.  The night was PERFECT.  

Congratulations to Elizabeth and Kevin.  A fairy tale wedding that was well planned and absolutely gorgeous.

The decor at this wedding was amazing.  Take a look at a few quick pictures to see what I am talking about!  Also - a picture of our newlyweds.

Tonight Rob and I were at our last wedding of the year, and right before the ceremony a woman approached us all excited to tell us that her daughter was getting married there next November.  She started telling us  all the wonderful  details and then she told us that she really wanted videography of the day, but her daughter was hesitant.   When we asked her why, she said that her daughter was afraid the videographers would be running around and very obtrusive.  I hear this all the time.  I told her, that a good videographer is never noticed.  I don’t know if we convinced her but when I came home I read this email from our 12/26 bride’s mother:

I get this email all the time.   We are often asked by our brides if we were even at the ceremony because they never saw us there !  I love it. This means we are doing a good job.  We don’t want to be noticed.  And apparently we are successful!

Okay, so I said I would blog about every wedding we shot in 2009 and I really did !  I can not say I will do the same for 2010.   We will wait and see.   I am really excited because we are going to be launching a new website very soon, we have new packages  and pricing for 2010 and we have are ready for another exciting year.  Thank you all of our brides and grooms for putting your trust in AMC VIDEO.  Happy New Year!

Our final wedding of 2009 and it couldn’t of been more perfect.

Kelly and Timothy came to South West Florida from the cold state of Ohio on Wednesday December 30, 2009 to get married on the waters edge at Sanibel Harbour.  It was a picture perfect day.  Not too hot, not too cold.  Our bride and groom were married by  boat captain Kevin who works for Sanibel Harbour.  Tina of Eventz took care of the decor and floral arrangements and it was just perfect for our newlyweds.  The entire wedding was planned by Confetti Events out of Tampa, Florida.

What a perfect way to start 2010, with a new marriage.  Congratulations to our last 2009 bride and groom!

John and Lisa were married on Saturday November 14, 2009 at St. Leo Catholic Church.    Click here to read more about their wedding.  Here is an abbreviated clip from their ceremony - enjoy!

Bree and Michael were wed on Saturday December 26, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort in Bonita Springs, Florida.   Bree and Michael saw each other before the ceremony for their Ketubah signing.  Afterwards, they said their I-do’s and went right into enjoying their reception.  After their introductions, a first dance, and the oh so fun Hora Dance - our couple sat down to enjoy their dinner.  We were joined by Michelle Reed Photography who is sure to deliver amazing photos.  One of the highlights of the evening was the Zumba Dance which the entire crowd seemed to enjoy! Bree and Michael had a wonderful evening and I am so glad we were able to capture the day!  Mazel Tov to our newest married couple!  Check out the pictures of the beautiful room decor and the delicious cake!

One of our most spectacular Naples Florida wedding video engagements this year was Julie and Steve’s wedding at the  Ritz Carlton.

Planned by the famous David Tutera from N.Y. (wedding show, My Fair Wedding) this event was amazing and breathtaking in every way.

Here is a clip from their wedding video…

Diana and Wes were married on Sunday, May 24th, 2009 on the South lawn of La Playa Beach Resort in Naples.  Here is a portion of their wedding video - the directors cut!

Today we took our team out for a casual lunch at the new restaurant Marker 92 at the Resort at Marina Village in Cape Coral.  This is a brand new resort and will be hosting  some wonderful luxury weddings! Naturally, we can not wait to work there.

Our lunch at the restaurant was delicious, with a variety of lunch dishes featured including fish and chicken sandwiches, salads, and soups, and more.  Next time, we will go for dinner and post a few pics from the menu to showcase this new location in more detail!  Anyone that lives in the Cape knows that we are always hopeful for new and exciting places to eat!

If you would like more information about South West Florida’s newest resort call Tosha Wollney at (239) 541-5051.   Here is just a few pictures Anna our 8 year old  took - we all love to have a good time!  It was great getting out of the office for the day too while enjoying December’s cooler weather!

From Left to right -  Christa, Matias, Rob, AnnMarie, Steven, Shannon and Lee.

Amber and Curtis were married on Saturday December, 19, 2009 at the Commons Club at Bonita Bay under the pretty gazebo.  Rob and Steven were joined by Cher Hanna Photography who is always so great to work with.  After the ceremony our new couple posed for some pictures and video time  and headed over to Shadow Wood Country Club in Bonita Springs.  Mike Cole of Black Tie Entertainment did a fantastic job as the MC of the evening.  Amber and Curtis are a great couple and we wish them the best of luck on the start of their new life together.  I just love Amber’s flowers.  SO pretty!

Martine and Femi had a beautiful  destination wedding at the Marco Island Marriott on December 5th, 2009.

We first met Martine and Femi on Friday evening at their rehearsal dinner party and had a moment to meet many of the family members before the big day!

The ceremony took place on the south beach with 240 of their friends and family witnessing the I-dos’s.

Several of the guests and family were also wearing colorful outfits as visible in a few snapshots from a wonderful ethnic dance that took place later that night during the reception.

Martine and Femi shared a cupcake cutting and several other western wedding traditions like the the garter and bouquet toss, mother-son, father-daughter dances, and more!

Special thanks goes out to Jacey at the Marriott for helping coordinate Martine and Femi’s wonderful wedding celebration and congratulations to this lovely couple!

Here is the Director’s cut from Jamie and Bryan’s video - this is one of our most favorites to date!  We also love the song Jamie choose for her directors cut!

So exciting.   We are on Kelly McWilliam’s Blog.  Kelly is a wedding planner who we love to work with.  Her company is called Weddings By Socialites.  Click here to read our interview!  Kelly’s blog is great to read for all kinds of wonderful wedding tips and advice.  Her blog is also so fun to read and so well written, you must check it out!

Allison and Brett planned a wonderful destination wedding.  On Saturday December 5th, 2009 Allison and Brett were wed at the Marco Island Marriott.   Matias, Steven and I  had a great time at this wedding.  We were joined by Julie Goodacre Photography who is always a pleasure to work with.  After the ceremony and cocktail hour, Allison and Brett were introduced into the Palms Ball Room by Clint Wiley and his rockin band None Other.  They did a first dance followed by the Hora.  None Other kept the crowd completely entertained and by the end of the evening, I can honestly say the dance floor was packed and a great time was had by all including myself and my team.   We had a great time filming your wedding and Congratulations to our newest Bride and Groom.

The much anticipated wedding of Clint and Lauren finally arrived!  Naturally, we have been looking forward to this weekend for a long time - good friends in a beautiful city, what more can one ask for at a wedding?

On Saturday  November 7, 2009  Clint and Lauren wed in a gorgeous little chapel in Savannah, Georgia - one of our most FAVORITE cites!

Pictured on the left, you can see the famous Gastonian Inn that Clint and Lauren stayed in after their wedding. Everywhere you look in downtown Savannah look likes this picture - absolutely beautiful and rich with history!

Before the wedding, we started with Lauren and Clint (separately) at Wormsloe Historic Park.  This is a long road lined with large oak trees and Spanish moss - a truly breathtaking site for video and one of the locations where the movie Forest Gump was filmed.

The ceremony was at the Bethesda Home for Boys in the Whitfield Chapel and the reception was held at Savannah Yacht Club.

Michelle Reed Photography was there to capture every moment and her pictures from this trip are stunning - be sure to check out her blog!  Obviously you can see that Clint and Lauren are perfectly natural in front of the cameras!

Kelly McWilliams, of  Weddings By Socialites coordinated the day for our bride and groom and made sure that things ran perfectly.  The reception band, Mr.  Potato Head, rocked the crowd along with a few outrageous sets performed by Clint’s band,  None Other.

The highlight of the evening for us was when Clint and Lauren sang the duet “Lucky” by  Jason Mraz and  Colbie Caillat.   Naturally, seeing a bride and groom sing to each other (and sound awesome) is a first for us - in other words, how often do you have a rock star marry a Disney superstar?

Overall, we all had a fantastic time in historic Savannah.  We stayed in adorable place downtown called the Armstrong Inn which was on Chatham Square.  Coincidentally, Robert Redford was filming the movie “The Conspirator” right outside our door in the square.  How cool is that?

The Sunday following the wedding, Clint, Lauren, Michelle, and Rob spent some time touring  other locations for fantastic post wedding pictures and video - spots including Forsyth Park, the river, a Theater, and many more!

In between the hustle and bustle of the wedding and additional photo/video shoots, AMC enjoyed great meals at The Olde Pink House, The Gryphon Tea Room (another favorite) and Lady And Sons; and even ventured out to Tybee Island.  Rob, Anna, Kelly Mcwilliam’s Husband, and his children, all went for a climb in the Lighthouse (which we recently saw again  in the  preview for Miley  Cyrus’s new movie).

What a fantastic fun filled weekend to say the least!

Congratulations and thanks to our friends Clint and Lauren - We wish you MANY years of happiness and thank you for including us in your special wedding weekend!

Things I love about weddings….Photo Booths are so much fun!  Guests love them, and we even get in from time to time.  In these pictures  Rob, Lee and Matias are striking a pose.   You can see that they can not resist the allure of the photo booth.  Are you getting a photo booth for your wedding?  If so, it is sure to be a big hit.  Guests take home a fun picture and you keep a copy of all pictures for your own photo album!

Brian and Roshanie were married on Saturday November 28, 2009 at the Ritz Carlton Beach Resort in Naples, Florida.

Reverend Les Wicker performed the intimate beach ceremony for about 30 guests and Photography was by Tonya Malay Photography who we see at many fabulous events.

After the ceremony was over, guests enjoyed cocktail hour on the Artisan patio and then into the Artisan Ballroom.

These are a few still frames from our newest HD video camera, the Canon 5d Mark 2 - one from the sand ceremony, the others are of the Artisan Ballroom.

Brian and Roshanie, congratulations on your wedding. It was a gorgeous day!

Patricia and Steve had a great wedding and planned it all the way from Hyannis Massachusetts.  On Sunday November 22, 2009 we met Patricia and Steve at St Katherine Of Drexel Catholic Church in Cape Coral, Florida.   Patricia beamed as she walked down the aisle to meet Steve.  You can see they are truly in love.  In fact, on our wedding worksheet, Patricia wrote down her wedding  theme was “love”, and it sure was obvious to all.  We were joined by Jayne Schulte- Marso Photography and her team and they were a real pleasure to work with.  After some picture time, we headed over to La Venezia Ballroom in Cape Coral for our reception.    Z Bop Unlimited was there to entertain us - Jamie and Vinnie are certainly a unique DJ company.  Patricia and Steve were such a happy bride and groom and we were really glad we were there to capture their special day.  Congratulations to our newest couple!

Julie and Aaron were married on Saturday November 21, 2009 under a beautiful chuppah at Royal Poinciana Country Club.

Rabbi James Perman performed the ceremony right after our bride and groom signed thier Ketubah.

We were joined by Nelson Bakerman who flew in from New York to photograph the event.  This was a big wedding.  There were 287 guests!

City Lights band played all night long and guests were dancing dancing dancing.

The evening started with the oh so fun Hora Dance and then the excitement never stopped.

Mikkelsen’s Bakery provided Julie and Aaron’s cake and all of this was planned under the watchful eye of planner Maria  Brady of  Choreographed Events.

Congratulations to Julie and Aaron. Your day was amazing and we are so glad we were  part of your special day to capture every moment!

Felicia and Juan had a wonderful evening! They were married on Saturday November 21, 2009.

Lee and Steven  started off with Felicia and Juan as they were about to do a first sighting before the ceremony.  Felicia looked spectacular and Juan was  truly wowed!  The picture below is of Felicia’s shoes.  I have been seeing colored shoes for awhile now, and I must say I love it.  After some picture / video time our couple headed down to Bodwitch Point Park on Fort Myers Beach for their ceremony.  We were joined by Krista from Impressions Photography.  After the beach ceremony, our couple did some more picture time - and then headed over to Rum Runners in Cape Coral for their reception where their 70 guests awaited their arrival.   Rum Runners is one of my favorite spots, I often go there for a great meal, and it is only 5 minutes from my house!  Muffy from Libby’s Flowers took care of  the flower arrangements and they looked awesome.

At the end of  the evening we had another very happy bride and groom.  Congratulations to Felicia and Juan! Thank you Krista for this gorgeous picture of Felicia and her pretty shoes!  To see more of Krista’s work check out her blog and website!

On Saturday November 21, 2009 , Susan and Joseph were married.  It was a perfect day!  Their ceremony was at the beautiful United Church of Christ located in Naples.  We do not get the opportunity to film in many churches, we are mostly on the beach.   This is one church I really look forward to shooting at. After their ceremony, guests went on to enjoy cocktail hour on the  lawn at the Naples Beach Hotel And Golf Club.    We were joined by Tonya Malay Photography and her assistant Emma who are always a pleasure to work with.  We also worked with Scott and Tina Dean of A Sound Choice Entertainment.  Tina keeps a blog, so you might want to check it out.  Sue and Joe had a big wedding of about 200 guests.  The dance floor was packed most of the evening and a good time was had by all.  Congratulations to our newest married couple!  Well done!

Carrie and Manuel are married!  The big day happened on Friday, November 20th, 2009 at The Ritz Carlton Beach Resort.  Carrie planned a destination wedding all the way from Minnesota and did a wonderful job!  Carrie and Manuel had about 90 guests join them to witness their I -do’s  as pastor John Crosby presided over their intimate beach ceremony.  We were joined by Tonya Malay Photography and her team to capture the day.   The reception was held in the Vanderbilt Ballroom and the Band  Private Stock kept things going all night long.   Congratulations to Carrie and Manuel!

As as side note, it was Robs 40th Birthday!  I knew when we booked Carrie’s wedding we would have to figure out away to celebrate Rob’s birthday after the wedding.  And what better place then the Ritz Carlton!   So we  surprised him and when he walked out of his wedding at the end of the evening, there we were! We headed down to the Sushi Bar at the Ritz  and lucky for us DJ Chris Ceron was playing.  We had an awesome night and we danced for hours.    A great time was had by all.  Thank you Chris for an awesome evening.  Thanks also to our friends and staff who showed up to surprise Rob on THE BIG 40 !!

John and Lisa were married on Saturday November 14, 2009 at St. Leo Catholic Church.  Rob and his team left early in the morning for the 12:30 ceremony start time.    After a beautiful Catholic Mass, John and Lisa headed to the gorgeous grounds of Mediterra for a photo/video shoot with Michelle Reed Photography.  We had plenty of time in between the ceremony and the reception ( three and a half hours)  so were able to capture some amazing footage.  We do enjoy weddings with a gap in between ceremony and receptions because we really get the chance to be creative.   Mediterra has wonderful video opportunities.  Later, we headed over to the Ritz Carlton to join the guests for cocktail hour on the Vanderbilt Courtyard Terrace and some more picture/ video time.    After a first dance, toasts and dinner our bride and groom were ready to enjoy their entertainment,  the Brett Foreman Band.  The flowers and decor were done by West Coast Designs.   John and Lisa came all the way from New Jersey to have  the perfect destination wedding.  It was a perfect evening.  Congratulations to John and Lisa!  Click here to see a quick ceremony clip!

Another first for AMC.  This is why we love what we do!

A double wedding with 2 brides and 2 grooms.  How exciting! On November 7, 2009  Cyra and Oscar were married at the same time as  Darius and Jamie.

The big event happened at South Seas Island Resort on Captiva Island. About 175 Guest were trollied down to Sunset Cove to watch the traditional double Indian ceremony.  2 priests, 2 brides, 2 grooms, 2 sets of parents, 2 best mans, 2 made of honors….Wow!

After the ceremony guests enjoyed cocktail hour while our newly married couples took pictures and video  with  Doreen Kline Photography and her team.  The party continued on with  DJ Jeff Key entertaining  us with his talented  skills!  As you probably guessed, we had two Father-Daughter Dances, two  Mother- Son Dances.  Just double the fun!   The crowd danced and danced and a good time was had by all!  Doreen Kline was nice enough to send us these cool Henna hand photos of our beautiful brides.    To see more of Doreen’s work visit her blog!

Thank you Doreen and Congratulations to our BRIDES AND GROOMS !

Ingrid and Kevin were married on Sunday November 8th, 2009 at LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort.  They had the perfect beach wedding.

Their ceremony took place on the gulf lawn overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.   Ingrid’s Uncle officiated their ceremony which concluded with the release of white doves.  AMC worked with Astrid and Rene Photography for the first time,  and we are can’t wait to see their photos of our lovely bride and groom.  The reception was held in the Bayside Ballroom which looked beautiful.  Floral arrangements  were done by the Garden District and the cake was made by Ella’s Cakes.   This cake is beautiful!  It looks to perfect to be real.  Each of the shells are real chocolate.   Yum!  The band, Private Stock, kept our crowd entertained through out the evening and things were perfect for our newlyweds.

Ingrid and Kevin had a photo booth too, something we see more and more of at weddings.  This is always so much fun and we got some great footage of guests having a wild time in there.   Even my videographers, Lee and Matias had to jump in and take a picture!  Congratulations Ingrid and Kevin on your wonderful wedding!

Lisa and Joe were married on April 25th, 2009. at the Sundial Beach and Golf Resort.  Many times I am asked why we would want to video the photographer, in this case it was Jason Angelini,  taking pictures on the beach.   Isn’t that what pictures are for?  Well, here is the reason why.  This is probably the romantic time our brides and grooms get to spend together alone without their guests and we want to be able to capture that moment.   Lisa and Joe, I hope you enjoy this clip!  To read more about their wonderful wedding in our blog click  here.

Erin and Michael had a great wedding at the Ritz Carlton Beach Resort in Naples.  This is my favorite clip from their wedding day.  Rob was shooting with Michelle Reed Photography.   The ceremony took place at Saint Agnes Catholic Church.  You can see Erin and Michael are so in LOVE!

YEAH!  At last we have Nicole and Neils wedding video ready!  This is  Nicole and Neil’s Directors Cut.  The gorgeous  photos were taken by Cher Hanna Photography.  I love the mix of photos and video together.  This was all Nicole’s idea.   Nicole and Neil picked a great song, “When I See You Smile”  - it goes perfectly.  Nicole has  such a beautiful smile.  My favorite clip is when the rose petals  blow on them with the wind after the ceremony.  It was a VERY windy day.  We have gotten to know Nicole and Neil during the last year and we have to say watching this clip is so exciting for us too!  To read more about their big day, click here to go to our blog.

Let me tell you all about the wedding of Neil and Nicole…They had a fabulous wedding on March 21st, 2009 at Miromar Lakes.  I don’t even know where to begin! Rob and Matias  started with Nicole at the Coconut Hyatt in Estero and met Cher Hanna to do some getting ready shots of our beautiful bride. Then we went on to Miromar Lakes where the ceremony took place, set on the beach adjacent to their reception area.

If you have not seen it yet, we did a video for Nicole and Neil as they took engagement pictures with Cher. This was played during the cocktail hour for all the guests to enjoy.

Kelly McWilliams of Weddings By Socialites was there to make sure that everything was PERFECT for this event.

DJ Ron Rutz played for the crowd into the wee hours of the evening.  I have to say, this crowd had a fantastic night!

Congratulations Nicole and Neil - we were thrilled to be part of this grand wedding!

Nicole an Neil’s directors cut is ready!  Click here to view!

I truly believe we are so lucky to do what we do!  We witness the most wonderful weddings every single weekend.  We have the best brides and grooms too and the following share a few details of one of the most amazing for AMC Video weddings to date…

It is hard to know where to even start with this 3 day event!  Our customers (who asked to remain anonymous) planned the most fantastic wedding celebration weekend for their guests that I am sure everyone will be talking about it for years and years to come.  They spared no expense to make sure their guests were wowed!

We began our weekend on Friday morning  October 23rd  at SouthWest Regional airport as we filmed the private jet landing of the bride and groom’s guests.  We weren’t quite on the runway, but we close enough to see the bride and groom handing out a white rose to each guest as they exited the plane.  I have to admit I was excited about this, as it is something we don’t get to do often.

Guests then boarded a charted bus and headed for lunch at the Ritz-Carlton.   Along the way, they stopped to  pick up a hitchhiker, carrying a NAPLES sign!  He was a national entertainer, known as the Harp Guitar Guy, Andy Wahlberg.  At this point, our guests knew they were in store for an amazing weekend as Andy entertained the guests on route to Naples.

After lunch at the Ritz, guests later moved to the Bay Colony Gulf Club for the rehearsal dinner where another surprise awaited - the Kingston Trio!   There are too many highlights to mention, but I am sure at this point, guests were too excited to sleep wondering what the next day had in store for everybody!

Finally the wedding day arrived where guests enjoyed a private ceremony at the bride and groom’s home, followed by a trip to the Gray Oaks Country Club in Naples for the reception.  The first entertainment performance was done by an act called The Three Waiters.  This is really different (especially since they mingled with the actual wait staff serving the guests food), so you may want to check out the link to see more details on this unique and fantastic show.

After diner, guests moved to another room for a montage prepared by AMC Video, followed by the cake cutting ceremony. Meanwhile, the main room was redressed into a night club style decor.  As guests made their way back into the main room for the main show of the evening, they had no idea of what was to come since this was kept ultra secret from all - even from us until that evening!  Not to be let down in anyway, the curtains opened to the surprise of everybody, featuring none other than THE Dionne Warwick! She was truly phenomenal, a class act and sang many favorites, just a few feet away from the bride and groom and their wowed guests!  What an evening to say the least!

Rob, and his team of 4 videographers that day (didn’t want to miss a thing)  enjoyed every bit of the performance as well as Michelle Reed Photography who was there to photograph this three day affair.  I was not there, since I was at other weddings, but I have all ready peeked  through most of  the footage and I have to say this bride and groom really know how to throw a party!

Naturally, to protect their privacy and satisfy the various legal requirements of working this event, we are unable able to post any pictures or video clipsbut nonetheless, it was a truly phenominal Naples Florida wedding to attend.

Ellen and Jason were married on Sunday, October 25, 2009 at Gulf  Coast Church of Christ in Fort Myers, Florida.  The church was packed with about 150 guests as Jason and Ellen said their I-do’s.  After a beautiful ceremony our newest couple headed to Plantation Golf and Country Club.  This is our first time at this country club and we were thrilled to be there.   Todd Blanton, Food and Beverage Director of the Plantation runs the show and he is fantastic to work with.   The newlyweds took sunset pictures and video out on the golf course and Rob worked with Alfred Gordon Photography out of Sarasota for the first time.   Ellen had a long long veil and with the breeze blowing out on the golf course it makes for really nice video.   The grooms cake was a redfish fin, so one can assume that Jason is a big fisherman.  The band Certified played for the crowd  and Ellen and Jason had a great evening!  Congratulations !!

AMC video had a great weekend!  One of the most fantastic weddings I have been to was Michele and Beau’s.  It was the best time for everyone, including us!  I will fill you in on all the details.  Lee, Jaron and I headed bright and early down to St. Leo The Great Catholic Church for a noon ceremony on Saturday October, 24, 2009.  After the traditional Catholic Mass by Father Luis, our newlyweds exit through the bubbles and  jumped into a 76  Eldorado  Cadillac  convertible for a staged getaway.  Back to the church we did a few pictures at the alter and then we were ready for fun.  Our bride, groom and  bridal party boarded a trolley along with Michelle Reed Photography  and her team and our videographers and we headed to  downtown Naples  for some picture/video  time.  It is great when the bride give us several hours for this because we can really get some creative shots!  It also is great when our brides and grooms enjoy the picture/video time - because it really shows in the finished product.   Michele and Beau had a great time downtown, can’t wait to get started on their wedding video!   Kathy Resop of  Side by Side weddings helped Michele plan a day that most brides only dream of.  On to LaPlaya Beach Resort for the reception - where Brett Foreman and his band finished the night up for our bride and groom.  Michele and Beau had a great website for their friends and family since this was a destination wedding.  It was www.micheleandBeau2009.com if you want to check out how its all suppose to be done.  Michele and Beau, well done and congratulations on your amazing destination wedding!

PS  Thanks Michele and Beau for the Chicago Pizzas!  What a great surprise!  You really shouldn’t have!   It came today and it is tonight’s dinner.   I am sure  it is WONDERFUL.  Thanks again!  AnnMarie & Rob

Sarah and Ben were married at sunset under the chuppah facing the warm waters of the  Gulf  Of  Mexico on Saturday October 24, 2009 at the Ritz Carlton Beach Resort in Naples Florida.   We joined our bride and groom as they were getting ready to sign the Ketubah at the Ritz  Beach House.  240 guests (all from out of the area)  were greeted with champagne and flip- flops as they made their way to the ceremony sight on the beach.  The ceremony was beautiful  and after a cocktail hour in the Vanderbilt Courtyard our newlyweds were introduced into the Vanderbilt Ballroom.  After a first dance and the always so fun  Hora,  Clint Wiley and his 9 piece band None Other kept the dance floor packed the entire evening.  Nicola from the Ritz Carlton oversaw this destination  event and in true Ritz style the night was simply elegant.  Mazel Tov Sarah and Ben!

Another Monday destination wedding!  This time our lovely bride and groom came all the way from Missouri to the spectacular Marco Island!  And what better place for a wedding then the Marco Island Marriott Resort and Spa.

Susie and Charlie were married on Monday, October 19, 2009.  Rob and Steven reported back that the weather was absolutely perfect! I just love the fall weather in Florida.  What better way to spend a Monday night then at a wedding!

The ceremony took place on the beach near the tiki hut.  After the ceremony, while guests enjoyed the cocktail hour on the beach, our bride and groom took sunset photos with Tonya Malay and her assistant Emma.  Susie and Charlie had a great time taking pictures and really enjoyed the photo/video session.  After an introduction,  first dance and some toasts our newlyweds sat down for a delicious meal.  Dominick from Mobile Sound Entertainment was the master of ceremony and the crowd of about 60 people danced the night away.  Congratulations Susie and Charlie!

It’s all about the details! Meagan and Paul were married on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at the Casa Ybel Resort.  Casa Ybel just recently became members of  Style Me Pretty, which is a pretty big deal and much deserved.   Matias, Steven and I headed to Sanibel Island super excited because  the day could not have been any more gorgeous then it was.  The heat is finally gone!  The bride and groom were married on the beach by Paul’s Uncle Edward.   Meagan looked stunning.  On each chair there was a program and a shell with Meg and Paul written on it.  After the ceremony which concluded with a shell toss, we were ready for our photo/video shoot.  We were joined by Jesse Netsch who was the photographer.  Guests enjoyed cocktail hour while our bride and groom watched the sunset.  The reception took place upstairs in the Thistle Lodge where Jennifer Dube made sure that things were perfect for our newlyweds.  DJ  Ron Rutz entertained the crowd of about 60.  Meagan is extremely detailed and it really showed.  From the wishing tree to the sand dollars and starfish, it was well planned out.  Meagan’s flowers were simply beautiful, done by Sue Bain of  Signature Florals. The cake was done by Masons Bakery who has been around for as long as I can remember.  They actually did our wedding cake back in 1998 and it was delicious!  Meagan and Paul did something I thought was a really great idea.  At the end of the evening, they had all guests wait outside and had a private last dance to be captured by video and photography.  It was such a romantic moment,  I can tell our new couple are so in love.  I love the idea, a last Dance!   Guests awaited with sparklers outside and the newlyweds jumped into a golf cart and away they went.  Meagan and Paul, your wedding was truly wonderful and we thank you for allowing us to capture this special day in your lives!

Nicole and Tim had a beautiful wedding on Saturday October 17, 2009.    Rob, Matias and Steven headed down to Naples and started with our bride and groom at Saint William Catholic Church.    We were joined by Heather Donlan Photography who was photographing the event.  After a traditional 2:30 Catholic  ceremony we went on to The Club at Mediterra for our photo/video shoot.  The grounds on Mediterra are some of my favorite.  It is one of the most beautiful and unique  locations for photos and video in the Naples area.  The party then continued on at Mediterra.  Pam from Bon Soiree planned this event from start to finish  and made sure that everything went perfectly for our newlyweds.  The 10 piece band,  Soul Survivors entertained the crowd and if you have not had an opportunity to hear a 1o piece band  at a wedding you are missing out!  It is fantastic.    Having spent the  day with our bride and groom we can honestly say that there wedding was just perfect.  Congratulations Nicole and Tim!

Claudia and Scott had a great wedding at the Naples Grande Beach Resort.  This is their romance shots.  It is our favorite part of their video!

Claudia and Scott had a great wedding at the Naples Grande Beach Resort.  This is the start of their video, when they are taking some pictures before their ceremony and doing a first sighting.  For those of you who don’t know, a first sighting is a planned meeting before the ceremony where the bride and groom see each other for the first time.  This is  a very romantic moment that we enjoy taking part in.  We had a great time with Claudia and Scott.  Their wedding was fantastic!

So, here is a quick clip from Claudia and Scott’s wedding video - enjoy!

Note: For optimal playback, press the Pause button to preload/buffer the video completely and then press Play again to enjoy the clip.

Michelle was a happy bride. She was bouncing up and down with happiness and joy all day and night!

Michelle and Shaun were married on Saturday October 10, 2009. Matias, Steven and I drove down and met her bride and groom at St. Peter the Apostle Church in Naples, Florida. This is such a beautiful church. After the full mass ceremony the bride and groom exited the church as their guests blew bubbles and jumped into a white antique car. Tonya Malay and Emma took the newlyweds to downtown Naples for some fun shots. This is our favorite thing to video! I will certainly put this on our website when it is complete. We all had a great time! So, after a few hours of trying out all kinds of cool places to shoot we headed down to The Marco Ocean Beach Resort on Marco Island.

Michelle and Shuan had an AWESOME wedding. Guests enjoyed cocktail hour on the patio and watched as the sun set, while the bride and groom took more beach pictures and video with Tonya and her team. Michelle left no stone unturned. She had a photo booth, which her guests enjoyed all night long. This is usually a big hit at weddings.  She had an ice sculpture.  She had an ice cream sundae station, with homemade ice cream. YUM! The cake was made by the WOW Factor. It was gorgeous and the engraved axe next to it was used to cut the cake. Shaun is a fireman so the axe and ice sculpture had the fireman emblem.  Tropical flowers were provided by the Garden District.   She also had Clint Wiley and his band None Other to entertain the crowd of about 70 guests! You all know how much I love listening to Clint and his band. Need I say more? A perfect day for our happy bride and groom.

Congratulations! Well done !

Tiffany and Ken were married on Saturday October 10, 2009 at Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa.    Lee and Jaron joined our bride in her room before the ceremony as she did her last minute touch ups and snapped some photos with Tiffany from Impresssions Photography.  The ceremony took place on Cove Beach with Dr. Dan Lamey officiating over the intimate ceremony for about 40 guests.  Kristin Lawrence was on hand making sure that things were perfect for our bride and groom as she always does.  She is such an asset for Sanibel Harbour Resort.  After a photo video shoot on the beach, our bride and groom were introduced into the island room which is one of my favorite rooms to shoot in.  This room has a beautiful view, many of our family weddings were here - my sister-in-law and cousin had their reception in here.  Good times!  The cake was made by Pubix.  I like the initials on this cake.  It adds such a nice personal touch.  Mike Cole from Black-Tie Entertainment provided entertainment for the party and he is a master at what he does!  Congratulations to our newest married couple.

Christina and Mark were wed on Saturday October 10, 2009.   Rob and Anthony started at the bride’s parents home in Port Royal, Naples where the bride and her bridesmaids were taking pictures with Michelle Reed Photography.  Christina is very animated and enjoyed having her photo taken while also playing for her video.   Christina and Mark had a big bridal party of no less than twenty -  9 bridesmaids, 9 groomsmen and 2 ushers!

After some fun shots of Christina and a champagne toast with the girls, everybody headed to the ceremony in a large limo bus at Moorings Presbyterian Church in Naples.  Guests filled in the church along with the many groomsmen and bridesmaids, anticipating the bride’s arrival down the aisle. Soon enough, Christina floated down the aisle on her dad’s arm to beaming as she greeted her new husband.  Following traditional vows and the lighting of the unity candle,  the ceremony concluded.   The guests headed to the prestigious  Royal Poinciana Golf Club for cocktails and treats while MRP and AMC spent time with the bride and groom on the golf course taking their romance shots.

Rob said it was the perfect place for a black tie event - later Christina’s dad announced that we could all take off our sport jackets to cool off a bit and relax in the grand banquet room of the club.

We also enjoyed working with Scott and Tina Dean of A Sound Choice Entertainment. Let’s just say that the dance floor was packed all night long as Scott really had the crowd dancing hard  all night long!

Congratulations Christina and Mark -Your wedding  day was spectacular!  We were happy to take part in it!

Melanie and Greg were married on the North Beach at the Marco Island Marriott on Sunday, October 4th, 2009.   It was a perfect day for a wedding.  Melanie and Greg came all the way from Evansville, Indiana to tie the knot on Marco Island.   Rob and Matias were joined by Michelle Reed and her team who photographed this event.  We love shooting with Michelle and at the Marco Island Marriott Resort.  Every where you look there is something beautiful to capture.  Confession - We also enjoy staying as guests here too, when we need a little  R&R !    The resort is one of our favorites.  Jacey Wood is fantastic to work with as she oversees the weddings making sure that things are perfect for her newlyweds.  After the ceremony, guests enjoyed cocktails on the beach while the bride and groom were taking their sunset photos.  After romance shots were complete, the guests lined up with long and short sparklers and the bride and groom ran through!  This makes for some great video!   Melanie and Greg have chosen a high definition package so this for sure will be in our  HD gallery.  Dominick from Mobile Sound Entertainment was the DJ and the bride and groom danced all evening under the stars of the Florida skies with a full moon overhead.  Congratulations to Melanie and Greg!  You planned the perfect wedding all the way from Indiana!  Well done!  A special thank you to Michelle Reed who sent us this beautiful bridal potrait of Melanie.  I love it!

A Monday Wedding?  Yes, a Monday wedding.  Actually, we have 2 Monday weddings this month.  It is not uncommon in South West Florida for weekday weddings  since to most of the world this is paradise! And the Saturdays get taken rather quickly.   So, if all your guests are coming in from Ohio, it doesn’t matter what day it is, does it?   Katie and Nick were married on MONDAY, October 5th, 2009 at South Seas Island Resort.  Dr. Dan Lamey performed the intimate beach ceremony for about 36 guests.   The ceremony was at the waters edge overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.  The guests were served refreshing glasses of  Lemonade as they arrived by trolley to the beach.   Andrea, who we all know from Weddings By Socialites is now at South Seas and she did  marvelous job overseeing this destination wedding.  After the ceremony all the guests got together for a group picture.  Rob, Lee and Steven were joined by Tiffany who is with Impressions Photography.    After introductions, a first dance and many toasts, guests sat down to a wonderful meal.  Katie and Nick’s cake was made by Masons Bakery.  Another beautiful Captiva wedding, Congratulations to our happy bride and groom!

Mazal Tov to Amanda and her wonderful family!  Here is a highlights dance video clip from their Bat Mitzvah party at the Quarry.  You can see how much fun this party really was!

This was shot by our lead  camera man Jaron.

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Natalie and Chad picked a perfect day to get married in South West Florida!  The skies were blue and the humidity is definitely lower.   Natalie and Chad tied the knot on Sunday, October 4th, 2009.  Lee and I headed to Sanibel Island for the ceremony and reception which took place at the  Sundial  Beach and Golf Resort.  Pastor Thomas Funk performed the intimate beach ceremony.  We were joined by Aimee of Michelle Reed Photography. We enjoy working with Aimee, she is such a talented photographer.   Floral Artistry did a great job with the flowers, as they were beautiful.  I love Natalie’s dress - it was very pretty and so unique!  It looked perfect on her!

Natalie and Chad live in Oklahoma City and are having a big party back home, so we are getting started on their video right away so they may share it with family and friends that were unable to travel to Sanibel Island.  Best of luck to Natalie and Chad!  Your day was perfect in every way!

These are some photos that Aimee was nice of enough to send me!  Thanks Aimee!

What a great wedding!  Amanda and Mike were married on Saturday October 3, 2009.  Their ceremony was at  Saint  Andrew’s  Catholic Church.  This church is special to us since Rob and I were married there back in 1998.  It is such a beautiful church!

After the ceremony we headed over to Grandezza County Club.  The Club at Grandezza is located in Estero and is one of my favorite places to shoot.  Not only is everything gorgeous, but Sean Hynes and his staff are exceptional.   He really goes above and beyond for his clients.  We were joined by Maria from Butterfly Kisses  Photography who was a pleasure to work with.

I loved Amanda and Mike’s cake as well as  the groom’s  Florida GATOR cake which was way cool.  Here are some of  my favorite shots that  we captured.  Matias,  Steven and I had a great time at this wedding!  Congratulations to Amanda and Mike.  Your wedding was wonderful.  I am so glad we were there to capture it!

So much to share as we head into our busy fall season.  We are quite excited about many things!  We have a packed October with some pretty amazing weddings.   Can’t wait to tell you about our October 23 - 25 weekend.  We have celebrity entertainment  coming in for this one! We start with the private jet landing and end with four national entertainment acts!  In November we are heading to Savannah to capture  Clint Wiley’s Wedding.   You may know Clint and his band,  None Other.  They are fantastic.  Rob and his team  have spent the last 2 days filming his new band demo which is sure to be awesome.  We spent two days in downtown  Savannah this summer and I just love it.  We had a great time at the  WEVA  convention and we have invested in some pretty high tech equipment which you will see more of very soon.  And finally, be sure to check out our friend Michelle Reed’s  Blog.  She has some amazing photos of our daughter Anna!  She will be with us photographing Clint Wiley’s wedding which I will certainly fill you in on!

Johanne and David were married on Sunday, September 20, 2009.  Lee, Matias and I  started with Johanne while she was having her hair and make-up done at the Inn at Pelican Bay in Naples.  We were joined by Sam Brockinton and his assitant who was on the scene to photograph our beautiful bride.  We then went onto the ceremony which was at the Fort Myers Seventh Day Adventist Church.  The wedding theme was peacock feathers- and there was even  Peacock feathers on the the  program which I learned symbolizes purity, loyalty and Integrity.  The ceremony was certainly musical.  Seaside Strings played the flute, viola, violin and cello to start  followed by a pianist, organist and even an amazing vocalist.  You can see the crowd of 150 guests were really enjoying themselves.   After the ceremony our newlyweds jumped into a vintage car to head down south to Old Cypress County Club in Naples, Florida.  Old Cypress is a gorgeous country club.  It was our first time there, and we really enjoyed it.  Mike Cole from Black-Tie Entertainment kept the crowd dancing all night long.    The night was filled with great music and  joy and there was even a surprise Mariachi Band,  who were top notch!  Congratulations to Johanne and David.  Your wedding was simply beautiful.

I just love a military wedding!  The uniforms are always so impressive and it is great to see our hard working military men have a good time.  We all know they deserve it.  Tracy and Thomas were married on Saturday, September 19th, 2009 at the Marco Island Marriott Resort and Spa.  Thomas is a Marine.  The bride and groom came all the way from Virginia to get married on the beautiful beach at the Marco Island Marriott Resort.  Even though it rained lightly, the ceremony happened right where they had planned! I am so glad for them.  Once again, we had the pleasure of working with Juile Goodacre Photography.  Dominick from Mobile  Sound Entertainment kept the crowd of about 100 people entertained all through the evening.  As at military weddings, the swords were out and our newlyweds even cut their amazing cake with a sword.  When I say amazing, I do mean amazing.  The cake was HUGE.  Jacey was there to make sure things went perfectly, and another beautiful wedding took place on Marco Island.  I am glad we were there to capture it.

Okay, I know, I am the mom, so naturally I am going to think that my baby’s pictures are just beautiful.  What mom doesn’t?

I just have to share these pictures!  They are not the usual pictures I would have taken of Anna.  Normally, I like putting her in a pink or purple dress, with a bracelet and matching necklace for pictures.

Michelle Reed had a different vision.  She asked if I could just pack a bag for Anna with some normal, plain,  denim clothes, hats and a scarf?  Huh, what is she thinking?  I reluctantly  agree, thinking where is my pretty dress picture?  I am all about the pretty pictures!

So, here are some of my favorites.  I just love them.    Anna is thrilled because they are also on Michelle Reed’s website in the galleries section under portraits.  She now thinks she is famous!  She made the website!

The first one is my personal favorite.   Anna’s favorite is the last one with the crazy socks!

She can’t wait for her next  “fashion shoot”.

Thank you Michelle Reed Photography.

Julie and Joseph were married at The Vineyards in Naples, Florida.   Congratulations Julie  and Joseph - here is a dancing clip from your wedding video!  It looks like great fun : )

Christina and Shaumond are in love.  This is  so obvious.  Lee and I were  thrilled to witness the union of these love birds on Saturday,  September 5, 2009 along with 332 guests.   Yeah, that’s right, 332 !  To say this was a large wedding, is an understatement.  The day started at Mt. Hermon Church in Fort Myers, Florida.    I was greeted by Erma Sams who is an event planner with Essence of Style.  She quickly told me where the groom was hanging out and where we could find our bride.  I counted 15 bridesmaids,  12 groomsman, 4 flower girls, 1 ring bearer, 2 ushers, and 1 bridal announcer !  Wow!  What does a bridal announcer do you ask?  Well, she holds a banner reading “here comes the bride”, walking down the aisle shouting “the bride is coming, the bride is coming” right before Christina walked down the aisle!  The bride wearing  teal pretty shoes was escorted by her father and godfather.  After a ceremony filled with 2 solos, and a broom jumping tradition - the bride and groom and the bridal party sang back down the aisle to “Ain’t No Stoppin Us Now“  and went onto the Reception at the Harborside Event Center in Fort Myers.  Photographing this event was Melvin Wilcox from Allgood Photography all the way from Jacksonville, Florida.  Melvin was a pleasure to work with.   As you can imagine, the reception was nothing but a good time.   Christina was in tears as she and her sorority sisters sang  the Delta Sweetheart Song and then followed that up with the Delta Stroll.    The evening ended with a sparkler exit and I can all ready tell you that this  bride and groom lived happily ever after!   Congratulations Christina and Shaumond.  I was so glad we were there to capture your special day.  I REALLY enjoyed your wedding!

Julie and Joseph were married at The Vineyards in Naples, Florida.  Congratulations Julie  and Joseph - here is a clip from your wedding video, the Director’s cut!

Lindsey and Robert were married on Saturday,  September 5th 2009 at LaPlaya Beach Resort.  The ceremony took place on the north lawn overlooking the Gulf of Mexico where 45 guest watched the exchange of vows.   The bride and groom came down from Cincinnati, Ohio so I am so glad the weather was cooperative!  Guests enjoyed the  Cocktail hour on the terrace, while Lindsay and Rob were shooting sunset pictures with Cher Hanna Photography.

Brett Foreman entertained us with his music and the night ended perfectly for South West Florida’s newest married couple!   Congratulations to Lindsey and Rob!  Love the cake!

Lisa and Joe met with us over a year ago.  They were the kind of couple that knew what they wanted and started planning their wedding well in advance.  Well, the big day finally happened on April 25th, 2009 and what a grand wedding it was.  The guests arrived at the Sundial Beach and Golf Resort on Sanibel Island for their welcome cocktail party.  What a great way to start the event!  The ceremony was on the beach as steel drums and a guitar soloist played for about 70 guests.  Reverend Daniel Hagmaier performed a beautiful ceremony.  Afterwards,  guests were treated to a second cocktail party!   Lisa and Joe are New Yorkers, and they really know how to do it BIG.  After the cocktail hour, guests were trollied over to Sanibel Harbour Resort for the reception.  Jason Angelini from Tampa was the photographer and Rob from Black Tie Entertainment was the DJ who kept this party rocking all night long.   Kelly McWilliams of Weddings by Socialites and her team were there to make sure things were perfect for the  bride and groom, and all really went PERFECT.  The cake was a delicious masterpiece by Kakes By Karen. The biggest event of the evening was the Nutella surprise put out in the separate “Sweet Escape” Room with all the desserts and candy for  guests to enjoy.  For me, this is like dying and going to heaven.  A separate dessert room?  What will they think of next?  Leave it to Kelly!  Thank you Jason for sending us these gorgeous photos.

To see a clip of their video click here!

Congratulations once again to our very happy bride and groom, Lisa and Joe.

Frequently we have brides, readers, or others that want to leave some thoughts behind for brides-to-be with topics ranging from useful advice about wedding videography to their experiences and insight in working with AMC video.

Although planning for video may be well covered in other forums, we wanted this to be an area just for our tight-knit group of readers, brides, and families to leave behind their insight and experiences that may be useful to others going through the process specific to wedding video.

Note: This is area is not to bash other companies, rather it’s to educate and to leave behind personal insight to help make future brides and grooms’ experience with wedding video a pleasurable and rewarding experience. Well this is our shortest post ever!  Now have fun posting some feedback….

Julie and Frank’s Director’s Cut from their wedding  video at the Ritz Carlton in Naples, Florida.

Our Most Important Advice to Brides:

When you consider a video company - ask to get a full-length finished sample of their work or meet them to see one in person.  You may not know much about “editing” or video techniques, but your eyes will tell you what you need to know since you have already been trained by the best from Hollywood - through movies and TV.   The most important thing to remember - good work takes time to complete!   If you haven’t seen a sample don’t book them and be careful of bait and switch techniques.

Here’s an example:

Company XYZ has a decent sample clip on their website and books a bride.  The bride assumes all is well - the price was great, coverage was plenty, and everything seems good until she receives her video … nothing is live in her video - not her vows, not the toasts, not her first dance. All the video has overlaid with music.  Why you ask? Well, most companies don’t want to edit all that live footage from multiple cameras - that’s lots of work!  So it’s easier to just wipe out the sound and overlay it with music!

We say again - get a sample similar to the package you are considering or meet your vendor to see one in person.  Ask questions about what the finished product looks like - this is really important so you know what to expect!

Good Consumer Advice - Comparison Shop!

Don’t rush and look around a bit.  Something that is cheap may not have the work invested in the back-end. Many companies offer tons of coverage the day of your wedding, at the expense of quality in your finished video.

This is the Romance Video segment from the wedding of Melissa and Dylan at the Forest Country Club in Fort Myers, Florida.  I love the song Melissa choose for this part of the video. This piece includes clips from their photo video shoot at the Forest Country Club- we love love love the shots of our happy couple in the trees but noticed that Melissa likes to use her flowers to hit her husband : )  Could be a trend in the future Dylan, watch out! Clients ask us all the time why we would film the photography time after the ceremony. This is why.

This is a Director’s Cut video from the wedding of Melissa and Dylan at the Forest Country Club in Fort Myers, Florida.  This segment includes clips from their entire day combined with live audio, mixed with two songs from their requested music list.

This clip was made especially for Dylan who requested to use a favorite Elvis song in his wedding video!  So we did some spinning and decided to use it as Melissa and Dylan exited the church - a unique song for a unique moment! Melissa had a big surprise for her new husband! Does anyone know what happened to the hat?

Our friends Melissa and Dylan came by recently to preview their wedding video and also brought a surprise bundle of joy!  We were so happy to spend a few minutes with the new family and visit while we watched some great segments from their wedding video.  Melissa and Dylan were married at St Andrew Catholic Church in Cape Coral Florida and held their reception at the Forest Country Club in Fort Myers, Florida.    Flowers were provided by Libby’s Flowers and she even has a link to a preview clip we did some time ago for Melissa and Dylan. The flowers were absolutely amazing.

Here are a few clips from their wedding video including the church exit (Melissa and Dylan’s favorite), the romance photo/video shoot (our favorite), and the final Directors Cut (expanded version of their earlier preview clip).

Another destination wedding in Southwest Florida!  Jennifer and Corey came all the way from Wisconsin and had their grand affair on Marco Island.   Jennifer and Corey planned this amazing event for about 200 guests all the way from Pewaukee, Wisconsin, and they did a terrific job at that.   We all know that planning a wedding from across the United States is no easy task.  However, Jennifer and Corey did a pretty good job!

Jennifer and Corey were married on Saturday, August 8th, 2009 at San Marco Catholic Church on the Beautiful Marco Island.  The ceremony was a full mass, and afterward, the bride and groom did pictures at the church and then at the beaches of the spectacular Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort where their reception was held.  Photography was done by Peter Pecci.

Jennifer and Corey had 3 videographers, Rob, Lee and Matias  filming their wedding- so we got plenty of great footage and they  also had an HD package, so it is sure to be awesome!   I can not wait to see their directors cut, and I am sure they are excited to see it too!  Stay tuned!

Keri and Russell came all the way from Texas to have a beach wedding at the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort on Sunday August 9th, 2009.  In the month of August, that could be a risk with the afternoon showers.  However, I am happy to report that the ceremony did happen on the white sandy beach and that made one happy bride and groom!  We were happy to work with Julie Goodacre Photography and Dominick from Mobile Sound Entertainment.  We had seen Dominick the night before at another wedding,  and he certainly rocked the house for both weddings!  The Marco Island Marriott is such an awesome spot for a wedding!  Check it out if you are looking for a great resort.  And to Keri and Russell, Thank you for allowing us to capture your special day!

AMC Video was honored to film the Weddings Florida Bridal Fashion show at the West Bay Beach and Golf Club.  Angela Bassuett, Editor from Weddings Florida had us film and produce the the clip as well as post a copy in youtube and of course we posted it below for our readers as well!  AMC  Video is also hoping to make an appearance in the Weddings Florida blog and on their website so stay tuned at www.wedflorida.com for more information.  Thanks Angela for working with AMC for your event!

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AMC Video was honored to film the Weddings Florida Bridal Fashion show at the West Bay Beach and Golf Club.  Angela Bassuett, Editor from Weddings Florida had us film and produce the the clip as well as post a copy in youtube and of course we posted it below for our readers as well!  AMC is also hoping to make an appearance in the Weddings Florida blog and on their website so stay tuned at www.wedflorida.com for more information!  Thanks Angela for working with AMC for your event!

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Welcome to AMC’s Blog and Gallery, hosted by Rob and AnnMarie Epple! Enjoy sample |HD| wedding videos from around Southwest Florida including Naples, Marco, Sanibel, Captiva, and read the latest weddings news and activity.  We offer insight, advice, and comments from brides, grooms, and their families as well as showcase hundreds of wedding video clips from the Ritz, LaPlaya, Mediterra, Naples Grande, Sanibel Harbour Resort, South Seas Plantation, Gulf Harbour, Tween Waters, Marco Island Beach Resort, Marco Island Marriott, and many more!  If you don’t see a sample of a particular place at the moment, give us a call and I bet we can put one on DVD or send you a link as needed!  Enjoy…

Don’t forget to try our SEARCH box on the right as well if you are looking for something in particular!

Note: Several of our archived posts have links to Standard Definition video clips  - please stand by as we update the new blog to be able to play the older clips that are embedded in the posts.  Also, our |HD| clips in the video gallery area require a highspeed connection to play properly and may be subject to “traffic” conditions on the Internet (yes, there are traffic jams there too!)

Lindsey and Rob’s wedding took place at the Marco Island Marriott on May 15, 2009 - and what a spectacular wedding it was!

Below are a few pics and video - you can see the detail and care that Lindsey and her mom went through to make a special and unique event of the season for all family and friends to celebrate the wedding.

At many ceremony sites we often see a variety of arches and the Jewish chuppah, some simple and some very elaborate - but in this case, the 4 arches were not only beautiful, but were matched by flowing linens over the guest seats as well, providing some shade on the beach for over 200 guests! What a beautiful and unique setup…

Marking the end of a charming and intimate ceremony - we are pretty sure we saw the mom’s reaching for some tissues. Lindsey and Rob did a dove release which was followed by another release of a flock of doves! Naturally, those shots are best left for video - coming soon!

As the guests moved to the outside cocktail hour, our bride and groom enjoyed some time on the beach for their romance video and pictures and then prepared for their grand entrance to their reception.

Now the reception was another place that we could go on and on about how gorgeous and elegant the room was! Starting with the flower arrangements outside with butterflies overhead, leading inside to the the white linen covered walls, wrapped chairs, and the stunning centerpiece arrangement over the head table - every detail was well planned.

Accent lights lined the walls and were focused on table arrangements, the cake, and a scripted monogram spotlight accented the white diamond shaped dance floor! Honestly - this room looked nothing short of a true fairytale!

It’s definitely one the most amazing sights we have seen this year and we have to hand it to the other vendors in attendance including Dominick the DJ and of course, the fantastic staff of the Marriott, including Jacey Wood- the event manager at the Marco Island Marriott who is there to make sure every detail is completed to perfection!

Congratulations Lindsey and Rob - Here’s your HD Directors Cut to relive your wonderful wedding event:

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Michelle and Michael were married on the North Beach at LaPlaya Beach Resort on Sunday, July 26, 2009.  If it weren’t for Michelle’s good (and wise) friend Kelly, Michelle would not have a video!  This is how it happened.  I got a call from Kelly (not the bride) saying that her good friend was getting married and didn’t think she needed a video.  Kelly, knew better and decided she needed to step into action for her friend, having been married realized the importance of video!  She made the calls and found us.  She sent the information over to Michelle, who looked over the samples on the blog and then the next thing you know, Michelle is EXCITED about getting her big day captured on video!   Michelle’s wedding day was perfect.  No rain and breezy weather.  Michelle Reed Photography was with us and I am sure Michelle and Michael will have beautiful memories to look back on when they get home to Michigan.  Congratulations to our newest married couple and a very special thank you to Kelly for being a great friend!

Bryan and  Jamie were married on February 28, 2009 at Pelican Preserve on a bright sunny day  after a few photos  together at the Edison Home and downtown Fort Myers.

Pelican Preserve is a great place to have a wedding.  Ask for Vanessa who is sure to take care of all your needs!

We were so happy to take part in Jamie’s  SPECIAL day!  Jamie is also a  photographer in Southwest Florida and you can find her blog here:

http://jamieleephotography.com/blog/

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Meredith and Michael came all the way from Massachusetts to get married at LaPlaya Beach Resort on Sunday July 19, 2009.  All though mother nature was not cooperative, the wedding was still beautiful and at the end of the evening we had a very happy bride and groom.  We started with Meredith and Michael as they signed their Ketubah which is a marriage contract in the Jewish religion.   Rabbi Bruce Diamond was there to perform the ceremony under the chuppah, he is one of our favorite Rabbis around!  The ceremony concluded with Michael breaking the glass and everyone shouting “Mazel Tov!”  The reception was held in LaPlaya’s private club overlooking the Gulf lawn.  Brett Foreman entertained the crowd as Heather Donlan Photography snapped photos!  Mazel Tov Meredith and Michael.

Amber and Adams wedding video from Captiva Island, Florida Part 2.   Reverend Daniel Hagmaier from Covenant Presbyterian Church is performing this beautiful ceremony!

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Amber and Adams wedding video from Captiva Island, Florida Part 1.

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Things are happening over here at AMC Video.  We are happy to announce the two newest members of our team - Shannon as a Post Production Editor and Laura, Marketing and Sales Associate.

Shannon is currently working very closely with Rob and Christa in the studio every day.  We also want to welcome Laura, who is also working on her masters at FGCU and is assisting us with our marketing, web development (yes we are working on a new one)  and blog work.  I know I vowed last January to keep up with the blog, but it has not been easy and I need HELP!

We are so grateful to work with such talented individuals and we are looking forward to a great fall season with some amazing weddings! One in particular we are all looking forward to in October is going to be real exciting - a 3 day wedding extravaganza that will rival the David Tutera wedding from the spring.  Details are not in place yet nor are we privy to the national entertainment being brought in yet…but we will keep you posted asap!

Guests could hear the popping of fireworks in the distance at Piper and Jack’s 4th of July wedding on the beach at the La Playa Beach Resort in Naples, Florida.

The sunset ceremony took place under the traditional chuppah in front guests who had come all the way from Kansas to be a part of Piper and Jack’s special day.

Following the exchanging of the vows, guests made their way up to the Vanderbilt Ballroom, which was beautifully decorated with tea lights and centerpieces of white roses, white hibiscus, and white hydrangea by Betsy at La Playa.

Everyone danced the night away to the sounds of Paul Easton of Talent Ventures’ band, Renata, and the bride and groom shared one of their first kisses as man and wife on their chairs above the crowd, while guests below danced the Horah.

Congratulations Piper and Jack! What a great way to celebrate the birth of our nation.

Daryl and Chip tied the knot on Saturday July 18, 2009 at Tween-Waters Inn on beautiful Captiva Island.  Daryl and Chip and all of their 80 guests  came from St. Augustine, Florida to marry on the sandy beach of Captiva Island.  Guests gathered around as Nan from Romantic Island Weddings performed the ceremony.  Nick Adams, and his assistant Lee (my buddy) from Impact UK photography were there to capture the event with us.  Daryl and Chip were such a fun couple and the wedding was just as enjoyable.  I especially liked  the candy bar they had at their reception!  Such a nice touch!  Guests danced the night away in the Wakefield room upstairs and I can confidently say a great time was had by all including Lee and I.  Congratulations to Daryl and Chip.  You guys are awesome!  Yeah, no rain too!  A perfect evening!

Congratulations to Nicole and Jared who were married at the Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa, on cove beach at 9:30 in the morning on June 27, 2009!  While most of our weddings are traditionally in the afternoon or evening this was a special treat since the beach is just perfect in the morning - a cool light Florida breeze kept the guests comfortable and the water sparkled as our Bride and Groom said their vows.  Nick Adams of Impact UK was the photographer- with Lee assisting and of course Sanibel Harbour’s master of all weddings Kristen Lawrence was on hand to help guide the morning events.   Rob and Matias said the morning was just perfect!

Following a fun ceremony and photos on the beach, our couple joined their guests aboard the Sanibel Island Princess for their early afternoon reception and cruise around the waters of San Carlos Bay.  Well done Nicole and Jared!

Here is sneak peak at some scenes from their video while Nicole and Jared anticipate the completed version just in time for their second reception up north.

Wedding video clip from Sanibel Harbour Resort

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Congratulations to Nicole and Jared who were married at the Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa, on the beach at 9:30 in the morning on June 27, 2009!

Here is sneak peak at some scenes from their video.

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Planned by the famous David Tutera from N.Y. (wedding show, My Fair Wedding) this event was amazing and breathtaking in every way.

Beginning in Julie’s room alongside Donna Newman Photography, we spent some time with our beautiful bride to shoot some pre-ceremony footage and to see her dress for the first time!  Let’s just say that dress and especially her veil was breathtaking and we knew instantly that her groom Steve would be overwhelmed with his gorgeous bride!

Soon after, we caught up with Steve in the hotel and escorted him to a location just outside the main ballroom- where he waited to see Julie for the first time before the ceremony.  As she turned the corner, his eyes lit up and from that moment on, he never stopped beaming!

This first sighting was exciting for us all, soon to be followed by a glimpse of extravagant ballroom!

Following some more photo and video opportunities under the marble columns, David Tutera personally showed Julie and Steve the finished ballroom before the big ceremony on the beach. This was another heart-stopping moment, as the doors opened to reveal the a truly magnificent yet intimate work of art.  We say ‘magnificent’ since the flowers and arrangements stretched from table to ceiling yet ‘intimate’ because of the warm glow of candles, natural colors and textures, and delicate flowers lining the long tables and chairs.

The lighting design of the ballroom also lent to the overall presence, as colored lights lit up the white fabric walls and changed slowly from blues to violets, to pinks, to reds.

AnnMarie often mentions the wedding cakes in the blog as well - so be sure to check out Julie and Steve’s cake (that we overheard later was quite tasty)!

Finally, we have to mention the amazing sunset ceremony on the Ritz Beach under the beautifully decorated Chuppa.

In one of our stills from the wedding video, you can see Julie coming down the aisle, her family close by as her dad passes her hand to Steve’s.

Just as the sun set over the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, family and friends yelled Mazal tov as Steve broke the glass and kissed the bride!

From start to finish, every moment of Julie and Steve’s wedding was truly inspirational and spectacular - from the overall design and extravagance, to the warmth and closeness of this wonderful family, we we truly honored to be present at one of the most grand events of the year in Naples, Florida!

Melody and Jeff were married on Thursday June 18, 2009 at the gorgeous  South Seas Island Resort on Sanibel Island, Florida.  This wedding was planned by Kelly McWilliams of Weddings By Socialites.  At the last minute, the weather turned to rain, and Kelly and her girls quickly set up an indoor ceremony site that was lovely.  Krista and Tiffany  from Impressions Photography photographed  the bride and groom  and did some really cool creative shots in the old fashioned ice cream parlor - called Scoops,  after the ceremony.  For those of you who don’t know, Scoops in the best little candy/ ice cream shop I have ever seen!  Certainly worth checking out if you are at South Seas.  Later, Clint Wiley rocked the house for the remainder of the reception.  A spectacular night in SW Florida.  Even with the rain, a great time was had by all.  Congratulations to Melody and Jeff.  We were so glad to take part in your special day!

Joey and Leyna, married at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Naples, Florida recently came over for a much anticipated preview of their final wedding video!  Of course, we have a few favorite parts so we wanted to post a couple of clips for them online in our blog : )

Here’s Joey and Leyna’s romantic first dance, complete with some birds-eye-view shots of their monogram as they light up the dance floor to the cheers and applause of friends and family.

Be sure to watch for Joey’s unexpected “moves” near the end of the clip!

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Here’s another exciting segment from the famous Joey and Leyna’s wedding video - a directors cut set to a very unique version of Ava Maria! We love this song and think it fits their directors cut segment perfectly!

We also wanted to thank Jessica Davis Photography for sending us some wonderful photos of Leyna to use in her DVD project and to include in her video - thanks so much Jessica!

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Check out this Director’s cut from the wedding video of Katelyn and Douglass, filmed at the LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort in Naples, Florida.  This compilation of HD clips were put together from their main wedding video and set to music along with several live sound clips from throughout their day.  Enjoy!

(Click here for our iPhone playable version)

Nikki and Robbie were married in an afternoon ceremony at the Marco Island Yacht Club on Saturday June 13, 2009.

The bride looked gorgeous as she made her way down the aisle in a beaded, strapless, corseted gown and mid-length veil accompanied by her father and step father.

Tonya Malay Photography captured every moment of the formal ceremony, which was performed by the groom’s father.  The bride and groom exchanged their own vows before heading to the Marco Island Hideway Beach Club for their reception.

Dominick from Mobile Sound Entertainment was there to keep the party going and a great time was had by all.

Best of luck Nikki and Robbie! Here is a link to your beautiful Director’s Cut video!

Caitlin and David were married at Saint William Catholic Church in Naples Florida on June 13, 2009.  Saint  Williams is such a beautiful church.  After the mass, the bride and groom headed over to La Playa Golf  Resort for cocktails and their Reception.  Many people do not know that LaPlaya has both a Golf Resort and a Beach Resort.  Michelle Reed Photography was there to capture the event  and DJ Chris Ceron was the DJ who kept the crowd dancing all night long.  Congratulations to our bride and groom who came all the way from Virginia for a destination wedding at one of the most amazing locations in South Florida! Lee and Matias enjoyed shooting this event!

Enjoy part 3 of the wedding of Amanda and Elliot at the wonderful Casa Ybel Resort on Sanibel Island, Florida.

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Amanda had us film her intimate destination wedding on the beach at Casa Ybel later followed by her romance shots with Michelle Reed Photography and several other fun moments including a toast, cake cutting, and bouquet toss outside!

For more information on this beautiful destination location, contact Jen Dube at Casa Ybel,  Sanibel, Florida.

Enjoy part 2 of the wedding of Amanda and Elliot at the wonderful Casa Ybel Resort on Sanibel Island, Florida.

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Amanda had us film her intimate destination wedding on the beach at Casa Ybel later followed by her romance shots with Michelle Reed Photography and several other fun moments including a toast, cake cutting, and bouquet toss outside!

For more information on this beautiful destination location, contact Jen Dube at Casa Ybel, Sanibel, Florida.

Enjoy part 1 of the wedding of Amanda and Elliot at the wonderful Casa Ybel Resort on Sanibel Island, Florida.

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Amanda had us film her intimate destination wedding on the beach at Casa Ybel later followed by her romance shots with Michelle Reed Photography and several other fun moments including a toast, cake cutting, and bouquet toss outside!

For more information on this beautiful destination location, contact Jen Dube at Casa Ybel, Sanibel, Florida.

This is a wedding video clip from the ceremony of Katelyn and Douglas at the LaPlaya Beach and Golf  Resort in Naples, Florida.  We love the coordination between the ties on the guys and the bridesmaids dresses and flowers!  This ceremony was beautiful.  I love the decor.  Simply amazing.

Roger and Renate were married on Saturday June 6th at the Tarpon Lodge in Pineland, Florida under the  white gazebo.  The  ceremony was perfect as the weather was breezy and the skies were blue.   In attendance was the officiant and his wife (who were friends), the bride, the groom,  and 2 videographers, Matias and I!  That is it!    Afterwards, Roger and Renate posed for some video shots  on the dock overlooking the water.   Roger and Renate are going to have a big party next month, and will be featuring their video for all to see as they wanted to keep their ceremony intimate.    The evening ended with a delicious dinner for 4 and champagne for all.  Congratulations to the newlyweds!

Lindsey and Rob’s wedding took place at the Marco Island Marriott on May 15, 2009 - and what a spectacular wedding it was!

Congratulations Lindsey and Rob - Here’s your HD Directors Cut to relive your wonderful wedding event!

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Amanda and Elliot were married on Friday May 29th, 2009 at Casa Ybel on Sanibel Island.   The bride and groom came all the way from Texas to get married on the beautiful beaches of Sanibel Island. This was a complete destination wedding with all of 9 guests including the bride and groom.

In July, Amanda and Elliot  plan on having a second reception back in Texas and showing their video to friends and family who were unable to attend.

Rob and I enjoyed working with Michelle Reed Photography and we definitely got some great pictures and video coming.

After the ceremony, and sunset pictures, we went inside for some family toasts and a cake cutting.   Amanda was a pleasure to work with and she gets to wear her wedding gown twice!  Lucky girl.  Congratulations to the newlywed couple!

Here are the links to their condensed video:

Part 1 - Preceremony

Part 2 - Ceremony on the beach at Casa Ybel

Part 3 - Romance pics & video, toast, bubbles, bouquet toss!

I am so excited!   Rob,  Kelly of Weddings by Socialites and Krista from Impressions Photography got together and shot photos and video all day of tables.  At first I was like, okay, not that exciting. Now that I see it all put together, however, it is awesome!  Kelly’s talents are amazing.  Krista’s photos are gorgeous.  And Robs video is really cool.   They are true artists.   Style Me Pretty, the ultimate wedding blog, featured it today on the front page which is quite an honor.   Who would of thought tables would be so awesome?   Here is the link to the Style Me Pretty page.  Scroll down to see the video!  It is also in our high definition gallery!

http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/05/29/tables-by-weddings-by-socialites-ii/

We love Bat Mitzvahs! They are such a wonderful  accomplishment for young people with a fantastic celebration to follow!

Zoey had her Bat Mitzvah service at Temple Beth El on Saturday May 23, 2009.    The temple was packed with so many of  Zoey’s family and friends, many of whom we have gotten to know through the years when we filmed their family’s Bar Mitzvahs and parties.

The celebration continued down in historic downtown Fort Myers at the Harborside Event Center.  This was  some party!  It was very well planned.

Zoey’s party theme was CIRCUS!   There was  even a stilt walker!

Rob from Black Tie Entertainment was there  (he is at almost every Mitzvah party) and naturally the party was a great success.

Doreen Kline was there to capture these wonderful memories with her camera and I believe that a great time was had by all!

Mazal tov to the Massie Family and thanks for including us in this cirque extravaganza!

Diana and Wes were married on Sunday, May 24th, 2009 on the South lawn of La Playa Beach Resort in Naples.

On arrival, we met up with Diana and her flower girls as they were doing some pictures with her photographer Tonya Malay.  Tonya and her team are always a pleasure to work with.

Soon afterwards, the bride and groom met for a first sighting in Lantern Lane - where they shared a quick moment with their parents, bridesmaids and groomsmen.

The ceremony was perfect and concluded with a sand ceremony, where the bride and groom combined their jars of colored sand representing the unity of their lives.

Later, Diana and Wes moved to the beach for some more video and pictures, while guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres on the terrace outside the Baleen ballroom.

As that last rays of sun trimmed the cloud tops in pink, the bride and groom made a break for their reception.

As guests entered the ballroom, they noticed a colorful dessert bar on the left, and the room dressed in white linens with chair covers, gorgeous centerpieces, and led lights adding splashes of color along the white backdrop near the dance-floor.

Following the introductions, first dance, toasts, and dinner hour, picked up the tempo with lots of lively dance music - where friends and family enjoyed dancing into the night.

All in all, this party was a great combination of elegance and fun - especially made obvious by the big smiles all night long from Diana and Wes on their wedding day!

Lauren and Josh were married on Sunday May 24th, 2009 on Cove Beach at Sanibel Harbour Resort in Fort Myers, Florida.    The weather held out, despite the thunder, and  the rain didn’t start until the bride and groom had finally kissed!  I was relieved, as I am sure Lauren and Josh were too!  Lauren had carefully planned every single detail of her wedding and you can tell.  You couldn’t ask for a more beautiful  wedding.  Clint Wiley and his band None Other entertained us during cocktail hour on the terrace and then wowed us with his playing during the reception.  Everyone loves Clint and his band, check out his new website!  Kristin at Sanibel Harbour made sure that things were perfect.  Krista from Impressions Photography captured the evening with her assistant Mike.  This was a great wedding and we wish Lauren and Josh much happiness!

Louisa and Jeff were married on Saturday,  May 23, 2009  at the San Marco Catholic Church on Marco Island.  The ceremony was beautiful as Louisa and Jeff’s family watched teary eyed as they said their vows.   After the ceremony, the party went on to the Marco Island Marriott.  The reception took place on the tikki terrace as DJ Patrick from ACE entertainment played music for guests to enjoy all evening.   This was my first time working with Patrick, and I have to say he did a great job.  Michelle Reed photographed this event, and I am looking forward to seeing her amazing pictures.   Once again, the rain held out, and guests enjoyed dancing to the music underneath the stars on a nice breezy evening in southwest Florida!  Congratulations to the new bride and groom!

Jamie and Chris tied the knot Saturday, May 23, 2009 on the beach at the Pink Shell Beach Resort and Spa.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr.  Dan Lamey who is known at the singing reverend.  We see Dan quite often and he his musical talents are always a hit of the party.  This wedding was planned by Kelly McWilliams of Weddings by Socialites so you know that things went perfectly.  The evening was filled with fun surprises - like the bridal party putting on crocs for introductions - knowing the bride is not a fan of the croc shoes!  Neither am I…. Also, the groom,  Chris, surprised his bride with a  3 guitar serenade which was completely unexpected.   Randy Ray was the DJ ( two weeks in a row now ) and the crowd danced well into the wee hours of the evening.  A good time was had by all!  Congrats to Jamie and Chris.

Jennifer and Talbott were married May 16th, 2009 at the LaPlaya Beach Resort.

This was a destination wedding as the bride and groom came all the way from Nashville, Tennessee to get married at the gorgeous LaPlaya. The ceremony took place on the south lawn at sunset while the Vanderbilt Strings played for guests during  the ceremony.

The ball room was dressed with white linens and really looked truly elegant.   The cake was eye catching as it had chocolate icing!

I am sure it was as delicious as it was beautiful.

The Valerie Tyson Band later took over and a great time was had by all.  Guests danced the night away and Rob tells me this wedding was another great wedding in paradise!

Congratulations to Jennifer and Talbott and their wonderful family.

Kim and Ryan got married on May 16th, 2009 at the Naples Grand Beach Resort.   They are an awesome couple.  I knew from my first conversation with Kim that she was going to be a great bride.  And she was!  Their wedding was perfect.  Guests were trollied down to the beach for a quick ceremony.  It looked like it was going to rain, but it never did and I was so happy for them.  Kim and Ryan came to Florida to get married on the beach and thank god the rain was everywhere that day but over the Naples Grande!  The cocktail hour was on the terrace of the ball room and the guests were treated to all kinds of delicious delights.  I have to say, the Naples Grande has really grown on me since it  changed over from The Registry  ( I tend to resist change).   Anyway, the staff here is very accommodating and a pleasure to work with.  There really is no where else like this in Naples, it is a one of a kind resort.   The groomsmen did a series of toasts that were SO funny, I am sure the Kim and Ryan will be listening to it  for years to come….DJ Randy Ray (whom I met for the first time) ran the evening very smoothly and Sam and Ashley Brockinton were there to capture the event with their photography.  Congratulations Kim and Ryan.  We were glad we were able to capture the beautiful memories of your special day.

Doesn’t their cake look like a present?

This is  a photo-video montage of several table designs for weddings and events, a.k.a “Tablescapes”.

The concept of this video was to add the dimension of motion so viewers can see a more dynamic portrait of different table designs for weddings and events.

Table Designs by
Weddings by Socialites

Photography by
Impressions Photography

Filmed and Edited by
AMC Video Productions

Location provided by
Holiday Inn of Fort Myers, Airport at Town Center

We were happy to be part of  the beautiful church ceremony of Dorota and Jozef on Sunday May 17th, 2009.  Dorota and Jozef got married at the San Marco Catholic Church on Marco Island, Florida.  Even though the ceremony was completely in Polish, we were able to see the love and emotion throughout the mass.    This was completely a destination wedding as I am not sure anyone but the bride spoke any English.  This time of the year, it is nice to do an occasional church wedding as opposed to the beach ceremony we see so very often.   The weather is definitely getting warmer.  After the ceremony Dorota and Jozef headed off to have their intimate reception at the Ritz Carlton in Naples.    Guests traveled from all over the world to watch Dorota and Jozef get married and I am glad we were there to capture it for those who are were not able to make it.  Congratulations to the newlyweds!

I am trying hard to keep up with all the blogging, but in the months of April, May and June which is wedding season in Southwest Florida it really is a difficult task.  My next blog is going to be about an event that I don’t even know where to begin to tell you guys about.  It was the most amazing wedding.  It was at the Ritz Carlton in Naples, planned by David Tutera from NY ( He has the wedding show, My Fair Wedding).  We are  fortunate to be a  preferred vendor on the Ritz Carlton list,  and see many spectacular events.    I can not wait to showcase this wedding.  It will be in our high definition gallery soon.

On another note, our daughter, Anna is making her first communion this weekend.  We are very excited and proud of her accomplishment.    At first, I was going to have a small party being  that this is a busy time of the year.  However, seeing all the weddings  and parties that we do, my ideas  just grew and grew and grew.   After a trip to the bridal salon, we picked up a dress, tiara, veil and shoes.  I have to admit it was really fun.  Then  we decided on Gulf Harbour Country Club for her party.  I do love Gulf Harbour.   Then, I had a conversation with my friend Kelly of Weddings by Socialites and the next thing you know is we have flower arrangements, green and pink linens, a cake table, and we are just planning away.    Thank you Kelly for all your help.  I see what a great asset you are to your brides first hand.    Side note………Rob, we need to start saving for Anna’s wedding now.

Jenna and David were married on May 2nd, 2009 under a beautiful drapped white chuppah on Veldado Beach in sunny Naples Florida.  After the ceremony the bride and groom took their beach photos with Tonya Malay and her team of photographers.  Sunset was perfect and I am sure Tonya got beautiful shots.   Guests enjoyed cocktail hour at the Naples Hilton while Clint Wiley entertained them with his musical talents.  The ballroom was absolutely gorgeous and I have said this before, the Hilton really is a great place to have a wedding! Paige at the Hilton  is just unbelievable and we enjoy working with her.  Jenna and Dave danced the night away to None Other, Clint’s band, and I can say for sure that a good time was had by all.  If you have not heard of Clint - check out his website.  It is brand new and it is rocking cool!  This was a great evening  and Jenna and David really had planned the perfect wedding.  Congratulations to the newlyweds!

Amanda was joined by family and friends to celebrate her Bat Mitzvah on May 2nd, 2009 at the Quarry in Naples Florida.  This is a fantastic  celebration  and always a fun event to video.  We shoot about 4 or 5  Mitvahs a year, and I am always amazed at what a grand  event this really is.  The theme of Amanda’s  bat mitzvah was American Idol.    Check out the cool cake she had!  The dancing was non-stop.  But, that is exactly what you can expect from Rob at Black-Tie Entertainment.    He brings the coolest games, lighting , dance motivators, and the kids are completely entertained all evening long.  The table names were all the previous American Idols, like Taylor Hicks, Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood.  During the evening everyone stopped to gather around to watch a video presentation of Amanda’s life and the tears start flowing.  Moms always have a hard time getting the pictures down to 150 or so!   I don’t know if I would be able to weed it down to that many pictures of my daughter!   This was indeed a special celebration and very well planned out.   Mazal Tov to Amanda and her wonderful family.  Jaron and I enjoyed filming your party!     Click here to see her dance video in our HD gallery!

Liz and Steve had a great time at their wedding!  Liz and Steve got married on April 25th, 2009 at the West Wind Inn on Sanibel Island.  We started with Liz and Steve for their first sighting in the Butterfly Garden.  This is really pretty place and perfect for a first sight.  Later on, Liz and Steve signed their beautiful Ketubah and then headed out to the beach.  Their ceremony was performed under the blue drapped chuppah.  Later guests went poolside for a cocktail hour and enjoyed the breezy weather.  Liz and Steve danced the night away and a good time was had by all!  Congratulations Liz and Steve!  Your wedding was wonderful!

Lauren and Adam got married on April 17, 2009 at Saint Williams Catholic Church and the Ritz Carlton Beach Resort.

Enjoy this clip from the reception, where a toast is made in poetic form to the bride and groom!

Lauren and Adam got married on April 17, 2009 at Saint Williams Catholic Church in Naples, Florida.  The couple exchanged vows and celebrated a traditional mass.

As the church bells rang out to conclude the ceremony, the bride and groom greeted many smiling guests on the steps. Then, Lauren and Adam climbed into an antique car and to the crowds’ cheers, Laura and Adam departed for their reception and sunset pictures at the Ritz Carlton Beach Resort.

Cocktails were held at the first floor of Ritz Beach House as the couple took photos with Tonya Malay Photography during sunset.

Meanwhile, the expert staff of the Ritz transformed the upstairs beach-house for their elegant sit-down meal.  Brett Foreman’s trio played jazz for the guests during the reception and later the guests moved downstairs again for the remainder of the dancing party where the bride and groom enjoyed non-stop action to close their wonderful wedding day celebration.

Enjoy this clip from the reception, where a toast is made in poetic form to the bride and groom!

Here is a clip of  “the Best Man’s song” - a toast to Sara and Dan at their wedding reception, filmed at Gulf Harbour Yacht and Country Club in Fort Myers, Florida.   This toast is unique and we want to share this with you!

The wedding of Sara and Dan marked a wonderful event for family and friends as the culmination of plans came together at the classic  Gulf Harbour Yacht and Country Club in Fort Myers, Florida on April 18, 2009.

To say “beautiful” is an understatement, as our bride Sara, her groom Dan, and their lovely family prepared for the ceremony on Gulf Harbour’s island beach.

Meanwhile, the professional food and beverage staff led by Georgine Davidson at Gulf Harbour readied the ballroom for the sunset dinner reception and party.

So many things to remember…we can’t say enough about this wedding!

Pictures were done by Cher Hanna Photography as a charming string quartet played music for the ceremony at the Water’s edge.  The breeze was light and temperatures perfect as we witnessed Sara walk down the aisle to her new husband…

Later, guests enjoyed the cocktail hour overlooking the yacht club followed by a spectacular dinner and reception,  with music by  Randy Bender.

As we mentioned to Sara’s Mom and Dad following the wedding, the warmth of the family, friends, and especially the joy of the bride and groom truly made the wedding an event to remember!

To leave you with a taste of the wedding, here are several video snapshots and a special video clip of the most unique, Best man’s toast ever recorded! Hang in there, this one’s a musical and will make you laugh right out of your seat as Dan’s Best man (look for his sticker) pays tribute to his best friend!

Rob and his team didn’t stop talking about this wedding for weeks!

This was with out a doubt was one cool wedding! Jason and Desiree got married at the Naples Grande Resort on April 18, 2009. Desiree was (and is)  absolutely gorgeous. (Be sure to check out her dress in the video clip). The ceremony took place on the beach. Afterwards, guests were WOWED as they entered the reception room. The room was transformed into a night club! It was the first time I had worked with the band, Hyper, and they were amazing. Michelle Reed Photography and AMC Video BOTH had a great time at this wedding! It was actually fun for Matias and I to shoot and we  didn’t want the night to end! Desiree and Jason’s first dance show you just how fun of a couple they are, and they really know how to throw a party. Check out the quick clip of their first dance ( watch till the end for some fun surprises)….Rob can not wait to do  another video shoot with Desiree next week. What a Grand evening at the Naples Grande!

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Michelle and Robert got married on April 18, 2009 at Sanibel Harbour Resort. Michelle looked amazing. The beach ceremony was perfect. Later on, guests enjoyed cocktail hour on the terrace of the island room. Dinner was also served in the Island Room which overlooks the Gulf of Mexico. Sanibel Harbour is a wonderful spot for a wedding. Kristin can make anything happen and we love working with her.  We recently had the pleasure of spending 3 nights out there as guests!  It is a beautiful resort and I enjoyed every minute of it.  The food is spectaular, the staff is accomadating and the rooms are top notch.    Michelle and Robert are a great couple and we wish them all the happiness in the world.  Congratulations !  Lee and Jaron told me your wedding was so much fun!

Kristina and Heinz were married on April 4, 2009 at the LaPlaya Beach and Golf resort of Naples, Florida.

Their vows took place underneath an archway of amazing flowers on the South lawn location of the LaPlaya, adjacent to the beach and overlooking Gulf of Mexico.

Cocktails and a casual atmosphere treated the guests to a wonderful time as the bride and groom took sunset pictures and video on the beach with their bridal party.

Later, Kristina and Heinz were introduced to the reception across in the street in the ballroom, where they moved right into their romantic but spirited first dance!

As always, the catering events staff at the LaPlaya were fantastic - esp Kathy, LaPlaya’s newest coordinator and banquet manager.

Enjoy a few snapshots from Kristina and Heinz’s elegant wedding to mark this fantastic event on the beaches of sunny SouthWest Florida.

We love the look on Heniz’s face as Kristina feeds him a slice of their wedding cake!  Rob and Matias were so glad we were there to capture the day!

Suzanne and George had a beautiful wedding on April 4, 2009.  They started out at Vedado Beach.  The really had planned perfectly every last detail.  As the groom entered, the bagpipers played to announce the start of the ceremony…I just love bagpipers!  There is something about that they really gets my heart pounding.  Later, after saying their marriage vows, the bride and groom released butterflies marking the end of their beautiful beach ceremony.  Then guests boarded a trolley and were off to the Naples Hilton where Paige Simpson runs this top notch venue.  The room was absolutely gorgeous! There was live fish in a vase near the place card table, which I thought was pretty cool. If you are looking for a really beautiful ballroom with a short trolley to the beach, check out the Naples Hilton. Paige is more then accommodating making this venue one of my favorites. Congratulations to Suzanne and George.  Another spectacular wedding in paradise!

There are several intrinsic qualities of video that make it stand out as different yet complimentary to photography.

First, there’s the sentimental value of something - this value grows over time just like an old photo of some important memory from your past. Many people consider those moments in time invaluable in the sense that it can’t be replaced or replicated. That specific moment lives on only in your memory and that photo may be the only record of that memory. The same holds true for video but in an enhanced, animated way since video captures both sights and sounds over time.  Just ask your parents about their wedding video - if they have one what it means to them!

For me, video held little value when I got married (as is the case for many grooms that we meet before the wedding). However, people quickly discover that that video’s value grows as time passes after the wedding. Although my wedding video looks nothing like the products that we now produce, it does capture certain things that photography does not - like the sounds of the day! For example, the speeches, jokes, and well wishes that various people give on your wedding day - those make for great pictures but they make for better video…

Thank you to my mother-in-law who was convinced that one day we would appreciate our wedding video!

Now, when my 8 year old daughter watches her mommy walking down the aisle all dressed in white, it makes me warm inside to know that she can share our experience even though she wasn’t there at that moment. Who wouldn’t want their children to share in their special day? Now, video is worth everything to me!  Her funniest comment to date is that she “wants to see mommy and daddy when they looked young!”  Hmmm – the clarity of a child’s thoughts!

AMC has had a busy but good week.    We are happy to say that we have met with some really great couples and have some awesome weddings coming up.

Firstly, Congratulations to Lindsey and Rob who are getting married at the Marco Island Marriott on May 15 - coming very soon!  We are really excited for them both and had a wonderful meeting at Lindsey’s Mom’s house in Naples -I must say that the orchids are truly beautiful at the house and we look forward to working with the whole family at their wonderful event!  Send us a pic so we can post it here in this spot : )

And to all of our other new customers, we hope you enjoy our blog as we keep you informed of all the fantastic events we see here in South West Florida.  We are looking forward to your celebration and thanks for taking the time to meet with us.

Rob & AnnMarie

Laura and Erik’s |HD| Director’s cut has been such a hit that we decided to publish a condensed version of their ceremony on the beach at the Mediterra Beach Club in Bonita Springs, Florida.  This couple is expressive, animated, and obviously in love as you watch this gorgeous segment from their wedding video on the beach.

Congratulations Laura and Erik - your wedding day was picture perfect!

Lynne and Jeffrey got married on March 21st at their beautiful home at the Renaissance in Fort Myers, Florida.  Lynne and Jeffrey are a fun couple and they had their friends and family gather to take place for this very special day.  Lee and I were joined by Sam with PBS photography who photographed the event.  Rene’s catered the affair, and the food was delicious.  The bride and grooms friends were just as fun loving as the couple, so we had some great interviews to feature in the wedding video.  One of our favorite previous customers, Jason and Christie were in attendance.  We videoed their wedding 9 years ago! (Where did the time go?)  Congratulations Lynne and Jeffrey!  I can’t wait to have you guys over to preview the footage. 

Laura and Erik were married March 8, 2009 at Mediterra Beach Club in Bonita Springs, Florida. For those of you who didn’t know, Mediterra has a Golf club and a beach club - both are gorgeous and colorful locations for a wedding!

We started at the Golf club where Erik had a first sighting of Laura in the courtyard with the fountain and flower garden. This is always such a romantic moment so we are always thrilled to be present to witness this on film! These two couldn’t stop beaming at each other!

After some picture and video time, the bride and groom headed to the beach club for their beach front ceremony, followed by sunset and family pictures with Tonya Malay Photography and of course, a wonderful dinner on the open Mediterra terrace. It was so pretty and just perfect.

But wait! Laura is one lucky bride. She had the perfect reception at Mediterra and soon she is having a second reception in Minnesota! So they asked us if they could share their Florida wedding with family and friends up north, so they selected a package that includes a Director’s cut  (movie trailer) so she can share her amazing wedding at her second reception within a couple of weeks.  What a great idea!

Laura also choose a 3 camera high definition package so the footage is truly spectacular (these are a few snapshots from the video).

Enjoy this lovely and truly romantic director’s cut of their special day!

For more information on Mediterra, please contact Mary Ann Shea,
Events and Catering Manager, Mediterra. phone: 239-254-3085 or e-mail MaryannS@BonitaBayGroup.com

Laura and Erik were married March 8, 2009 at Mediterra Beach Club in Bonita Springs, Florida.   For those of you who didn’t know,  Mediterra has a Golf club and a beach club - both are gorgeous and colorful locations for a wedding!

We started at the Golf club where Erik had a first sighting of Laura in the courtyard with the fountain and flower garden. This is always such a romantic moment so we are always thrilled to be present to witness this on film!  These two couldn’t stop beaming at each other!

After some picture and video time, the bride and groom headed to the beach club for their beach front ceremony, followed by sunset and family pictures with Tonya Malay Photography and of course, a wonderful dinner on the open Mediterra Terrace. It was so pretty and just perfect.

But wait! Laura is one lucky bride. She had the perfect reception at Mediterra and soon she is having a second reception in Minnesota!  So they asked us if they could share their Florida wedding with family and friends up north, so they selected a package that includes a Director’s cut in (movie trailer) so she can share her amazing wedding at her second reception within a couple of weeks.

Laura also choose a 3 camera high definition package so the footage is truly spectacular (these are a few snapshots from the video).

Click here for their |HD| Director’s Cut video - ENJOY!
NEW!  Here’s a clip from Laura and Erik’s beach ceremony at Mediterra …

For more information on Mediterra, please contact Mary Ann Shea,
Events and Catering Manager, Mediterra. phone: 239-254-3085 or e-mail MaryannS@BonitaBayGroup.com

AMC recently attended the bridal show at the Heitman House in Fort Myer’s River District and had a great time catching up with several area vendors including Paul Eastman from Talent - the Agency of Choice, Ashley and Sam with Ashley Brockinton Photography,  Donna Polselli from Jewels by Park Lane,  and many more, as well as meeting several excited brides and their families!

The day was absolutely gorgeous set on the water side as guests enjoyed displays by the Heitman House’s preferred vendors, a elegant fashion show by the Lace and Roses bridal salon, and delightful treats served by Blue Windows Catering.

AMC also shot some |HD| video clips of the special event which will be available to all soon!

Congratulations to all those attended and special thanks to Debra Mehrberg from the Heitman House for our special invitation! For more information on the Heitman House, contact Debra Mehrberg, event manager at 239-938-1421.

This is the opening of Nicole and Neils photo/video montage, prepared in advance of their wedding so that it can be showcased that day during cocktail hour at Miromar Lakes Beach and Golf Club.  This piece will be combined with (and precede) the photo/video Engagement Session and shown as one continuous montage.

Naturally, when we are doing these montages we feel like part of the family since we see everyone through the years! We have to say Neil - love the band pics but out all time favorite is that shot of you in the air above the pool!

Bryan and Jamie were married February 28, 2009 at Pelican Preserve on a bright sunny day after a few pics together at the Edison Home and downtown Fort Myers.

Some of you may know Jamie since she is a local photographer (take a look at her blog here: http://jamieleephotography.com/blog/. Being a photographer, Jamie got to see lots of great ideas and had no problem planning a fantastic wedding - her theme was Hollywood Glamor!

The girls had feather boas, the guys were in top hats. When you entered the room, via the red carpet, guests posed with Marilyn Monroe or Elvis. Later on, Elvis even sang a song to entertain the crowd!  Ron Rutz was the  DJ keeping the crowd dancing all night long.  Rob and Lee had a great time filming, while Anna (my daughter)  and I had a great time dancing, as we were guests!  Jamie & Bryan completed the evening with a sparkler exit. Congratulations Jamie and Bryan!

We were so happy to take part in her SPECIAL day!

(Click here to see a quick demo) prepared for Pelican Preserve from Jamie’s wedding.

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Have you ever heard the statement - “we weren’t going to get a video…”?  Well, we have heard it plenty and often think that it’s because video in the wedding world is completely misunderstood.

Let’s start with the concept of editing. Many think that editing means adding some cheesy transitions and deleting a bunch of clips from the movie.  Of course, we are here to tell you that there’s a LOT more to editing than adding transitions! In fact, transitions (whether they are cheesy or not) is the least of a real editor’s worries.  Unfortunately, many low-end video companies have focused on this aspect because it’s the quickest and easiest thing they can do - there is no creativity here and certainly no thoughtfulness involved.

In reality, editing is really about deciding what needs to be fixed and how, what camera has the best or most creative shot, how to balance the sound, and it’s about composition - much like writing a story.  Editing is about creating and showing the setting, the details, the people, and the behind the scenes story.  The story in the video should be comprehensive and alive and it should show the magic of the day’s events! It should capture the flavor and the theme of the day, the colors, the action, and the people. Yes, we want to see as many people in the video as possible - after all, those are your closest friends and family, right?

Finally, let’s realize that video is also about the sound, the speeches, and the music! Often, the sound in a movie is overlooked precisely because it is so intertwined in the story that it is not fully realized.  Similarly, in a well edited wedding video, understand that a huge part of its’ emotional power and contribution to your experience (after the wedding) has to do with the sights and sounds of your day!  And for editors, the sounds of the day can be used like a vehicle - a transition from one scene to the next - that’s where real editing comes into play.  The sounds of the day could be the string quartet that’s playing before the ceremony, or the soft whispers of the bride and groom during the vows, or the toasts of the best man and maid of honor. And yes, the sound also includes the music of the band or the DJ or the unexpected song at the reception.  In editing, a majority of our work ultimately has to do with sound - making sure that the voices are loud enough, eliminating background noise, balancing the volume of the dance music, and even adding sound and music throughout the movie to tie scenes together.

It’s no wonder then that we view TV and movies more than any other medium. We are already accustomed to seeing and hearing things in video and movies which actually makes you the expert when it comes knowing how to choose a video company!  In fact, our readers are already the experts in video because they already know what they like, dislike, and what it should look like on the big screen!

So why do people wonder about getting a video of their wedding? Honestly we really don’t know, since it seems so obvious that video, done well, can capture so much more than just the visuals. In fact, we are all so accustomed to video already that it would seem like the priority instead of the last minute addition, right?

Therefore, when you ask yourself that question “why get a video,” perhaps your answer is  - so I can hear the toasts, so I can hear my band or DJ, and so I can hear my vows again - and better yet, so your entire family can hear all those moments again and relive one of the best days of your life!

Here is our upcoming beautiful bride Nicole and her handsome groom Neil during their |HD| photo/video engagement shoot at several fun locations in Naples, Florida.

Nicole invited us along to her engagement session with Cher Hanna Photography giving us a chance to combine their favorite pictures and video into this wonderful sequence so Nicole can feature it at her wedding March 21st  at Miromar Lakes Beach and Golf club!  This is part 3 of her actual montage - the other two parts feature Nicole and Neil prior to the wedding day…

Stay tuned for the rest of the montage in our video gallery!  We can’t wait for Nicole and Neil’s wedding day!

Note: this HD clip requires a high speed connection to play  properly!  If you are having trouble, press the pause button to buffer the video for a minute or so, and then press play again for smoother playback.

Well, we have seen some interesting clips at weddings over the years…and this one is near the top! Watch the bridesmaid’s entrance and get ready for her quick reflexes…soon to be followed by another interesting performance!  This took place at Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa.

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Razan and Stephen were married on the terrace at the The Colony Golf and Country Club in Bonita Springs, Florida. After a lovely ceremony overlooking the golf course, Razan and Stephen moved to the bay club where we enjoyed the final moments of the warm glowing sun on the sparkling bay. You can even see the glitter of the sun in the couple’s rings - what a gorgeous wedding video and what a beautiful couple to film!

Congratulations Razan and Stephen!

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Nicole and Michael had an amazing wedding at the Hideaway Beach Club on Marco Island.  Nicole planned every detail and the wedding really turned out beautiful .  Here is a quick clip of their first dance.  Nicole - now you can share this with Michael while he is away!  AnnMarie and Rob

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Hi Nicole and Michael!

Here is the romance video taken with your photographer.  This is my favorite part of your video - check out the dolphins in the background … How completely perfect!

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Hi Nicole!

Here are some highlights of your wonderful wedding at the Hideway Beach Club on Marco Island!  Thank you for letting us share in your special day.

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Within the wedding business, it’s well known that bride’s often establish a relationship of trust with their photographers and look to them for advice on finding other vendors.  So here’s some specific advice for our many photographer friends that are helping their brides locate and secure a reputable video company.

First, “Brides - do your homework!” Spend the time to call the videographers/cinematagraphers on the phone and make an appointment to see them!  This is just as important as when they booked photo services because it gives both parties  a chance to get to know each other, learn more about their work and processes, their style, and  establishes an understanding of expectations, which directly translates to the quality of the final video!

Second, “Brides, look at, watch, take home a typical, full length finished sample!” This is so very important because those three minute samples on the website is not enough to know what your finished video REALLY looks like!  Believe us (a video company) when we tell you that good work takes time to produce, just like in photography.  This has nothing to do with special effects and pre-canned cheesy transitions.  We are talking about things like color balance, composition, sound balance, cutting out rough and shaky shots, and incorporating creative and artistic things that make each section more interesting and  fun to watch.  This also means using shots from different cameras to add reactions and more creative shots that are possible when filming with more than one camera operator.  A good video is also about keeping the live sections live - keeping the live audio in tact so the bride can hear her vows, witness her first dance live with the actual song that was used, and hear those toasts as they were made by dear friends and family.  Many sub-par video companies will cut this stuff out or cover it with music simply to save time editing!

So what is our overall (humble) advice to our photographer friends? Encourage your brides to be good consumers! Tell them why its important to take the time to see a FULL sample of a real product from any video company and to shop around and compare a few videos so they know what is possible.  And please please please, advise them to meet the videographers in person! It’s fundamentally important to see the whole picture - from their presentation, to their organizaation, look and style, creativity, and customer service skills.  Remember that all of theses things combined make a customer’s experience and end-product a rewarding and worthwhile one!

Recently we have had extended conversations with several brides, planners, and photographers about shooting a wedding with one camera (and operator) vs. two or more.

Naturally, this discussion stems from pricing differences between different companies – that is, shooting with 2 or more cameras obviously costs (a bit) more than one in terms of time and extra editing work.

When we first started video, we primarily shot 1 camera (myself) and later, after several “experiences”, added a backup person (an assistant).  And after more than 10 years of weddings, we continue to use at least 2 cameras at every job because ultimately, we want the best for our brides!

This is not to say however, that sometimes the conditions warrant scaling this back to one camera / videographer to be sensitive to the tone and setting of the wedding.  For example, doing a wedding on a boat or in someone’s house, or perhaps a very small ceremony only on a beach.  Obviously those smaller intimate events demand sensitivity so we don’t create a media circus and distract from the most important thing – the actual event!

So why bother with 2 or more cameras?  Well, here’s a few reasons why:

1. With 1 camera, you lose the ability to get creative shots during the live action or protocol events.  This is because if you move around with one camera with nobody to back you up, you forfeit steady shots and create more editing work and possibly sacrifice the quality of your final shot (shaky moving video as seen in the Blair Witch Project).

2.  With 1 camera, you lose the different perspectives that we are accustomed to in tv and movies.  That is, you can only have shots of from the back or side during the vows but not both unless you chop up the live action.  That means that you lose those nice close-ups and reaction shots during your vows, speeches, songs, toasts, and other times.  Like when the bride says her vows, we can’t see both her and the grooms smiles and mom’s and dad’s reactions either – you are forced out of necessity to take one “general shot” which is usually from the back of the aisle.

3. With 1 camera, you can’t be in two places at once.  That means, you can’t get the funny candid shots with the bridal party or family during picture time AND be filming the cocktail hour at the same time.

4. With 1 camera, if you are trying to do creative shots and get details of something, then you are missing something else.  For example, if you are filming romance shots on the beach, then you are missing the rest of the guests during cocktail hour. Therefore, without the extra help and camera, you lose many of the segways that are later used tell the story of the wedding.

5. With 1 camera, you can’t get those cool creative shots during your first dance that we do (like the birds eye view shots), the close-ups, the angular shots, and the wide shots including parent reactions and people looking on.

6. With 1 camera, during toasts, you miss the bride and groom or parent’ reaction shots while the main speaker is doing the toast.

7.  With 1 camera – you don’t have backup.  That means if someone gets in the way or blocks an important moment (like the bride walking down the aisle), then that shot is lost forever!

8. With 1 camera, you may not have backup equipment – what happens if something breaks down?  I mean equipment is not perfect.  What happens if you think you are recording but aren’t?  What happens if a tape or disk has a failure without the operator’s knowledge at the time?  With 2 cameras, we always double film all of the important protocol so matter what, the important sequences are safely covered.

So the next time you read a video package that says filmed with 1 camera where that company is supposedly giving you great coverage- at least you know what you are losing from your final product and why!  Rob Epple

Thanks for taking the time to visit us!

We had an insane BUSY  week.  We met with  brides, grooms, moms, dads, maid of honors and even a best man.  We met brides who flew in from  as far as Connecticut, New York, Chicago  and  Wisconsin.  It is so so important to meet your vendors face to face and we know that it isn’t always easy.   We enjoy hearing of all your grand plans and watching your excitement as you tell us your ideas.  Congratulations to all of our new customers, we are looking forward to your BIG day!

[this post has been updated by the editor to include some additional notes for clarification - all additions have been placed in brackets like this]

Kelly McWilliams (Weddings by Socialites) just did an excellent post on this topic and I have been wanting to throw in my 2 cents since I read it!  Here is a link to Kelly’s post if you have not seen it.

Brides, do your research.   We have seen several lists from bridal salons, venues, and other businesses that have companies that “pay” to be part of the vendors list [we are not talking about paid advertising sites, brochures, or traditional marketing avenues].  While this may be a good tool to get you started [and/or to increase your frequency of name recognition], it should not be used exclusively.  We personally do not believe in paying to be part of vendor lists,  since we believe in being listed based on merit, quality of work, and professionalism, among other things! [AMC does however subscribe to certain websites, paid for advertising directories, etc.)

AMC has been fortunate and extremely grateful to be listed as a preferred vendor at many of the resorts at Sanibel, Captivia, Fort Myers, and Naples.  When you start seeing the same name pop up everywhere, that is a good sign [but not the only one].

So our advice to brides [hasn't changed even this post has been updated] - Please, Do your homework!  Take the time to see your vendors, your banquet managers, and your coordinators. Meet them, see their work, and establish your goals one-on-one with each other. Establishing this type of relationship will pay off for all parties involved in a multitude of ways.

[Our second message here, with much humility, is that we feel that paying to be on a list dismantles the whole point of referring those your trust to do the right thing, to represent the venue as it wants to be represented to the customer, and it no longer bases the quality of service or product on merit.  It dissolves the whole value of a strong strategic alliance between venue and vendor.  For that reason, we urge customers to do their homework because ultimately it seems to cross the line when someone is paying to be referred vs. when someone is represented or referred based on merit, trust, and reliability.

Many of the area banquet managers know that we (AMC) tries to look at things from a venues point of view - esp since we know that venues have their fair share of thankless hassles to deal with as well, including vendor politics! So hear us when we say that we are grateful and consider it a privilege to be listed with you!  Those referals mean the world to our business and the intent is to preserve and protect a strong relationship at all times.

We also consider it a responsibility to share and work with the venues - to make it a win-win for those involved starting with the customer!  Ultimately we want to voice a message that those relationships that have been formed (between us as preferred vendor), really should be honored and works well when founded on those priciples of working together toward a common goal, implict trust, treating the customer with first prioroty, etc.!  However, the politics, the payments, and the rest - well that seems to really cloud the point of our jobs, doesn't it?]

Isn’t this a really cool cake?
Stephanie and Fernando were married at the Marco Ocean Beach Resort on February 7, 2009 and we were there to capture the evening.  Stephanie’s cake really is cool. Not only do I love the color, but I adore unique cakes. Her wedding invitation also tied in with a blue polka dot ribbon which looked elegant.   This is a new trend I am seeing a lot of.  I love wedding cake. It is the first thing I check out when I walk into a reception room. Isn’t it pretty? Congratulations Stephanie and Fernando! Thank you for including us in your special day!

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Kate and Jon had a one of a kind New Years Eve Wedding.  They did it all,  from a magician to entertain the crowd to an unbelievable firework display out on the beach at Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club.  What a great way to ring in the new year at such a fantastic celebration.  Here is the HD wedding video clip from their Naples wedding prepared in advance just for their second reception up north! Photography was by Michelle Reed and Associates.

For more information on Naples Beach Hotel, contact Melissa Read at m.read@naplesbeachhotel.com.

Lori and Bradley got married under the Chuppa at the Marco Ocean Beach Resort on February 1, 2009. SeaSide strings was there to play an interesting combination of music! I enjoyed listening to all the Disney Classics. This was a nice change from the typical wedding music usually played.   What a great idea!

Later, Clint Wiley and his band (this guy is everywhere) rocked the house. Marco Ocean Beach Resort is top notch.  I wondered, “why am I not hanging out here on my days off ?”  We have another wedding there next week.   I might just bring a bag and check in for the night! Lori and Brad are a fun couple and we were glad to take part in their special day! Check out this cake - there were yellow daisies on her invitation too, so it all matched perfectly!  As always, Rob and I  enjoyed Working with Doreen Kline Photography!

Erin and Chad tied the knot at the beautiful Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa on January 31, 2009.  They started off on the beach with an  intimate ceremony. After the ceremony, guests went on the boat, The Sanibel Harbour Princess, to enjoy cocktail hour while the bride and groom took pictures on the property. After the bride and groom finished up their pictures they joined their guests  for a 3 hour boat cruise and a delicious dinner.  Rob enjoyed shooting this wedding and wishes he could spend more time boating!  This is a really popular idea lately.  For more information contact Kristin at Sanibel Harbour Resort.  She is amazing.
P.S.  Check out the yummy cup cake display!

Congratulations Julie and Joseph! What a fun wedding.  Several years ago, we documented Julie’s sister’s wedding.  Back then we really enjoyed getting to know the Johnson family!  Now years later, we are at Julie’s wedding seeing another fantastic family celebration.

Julie and Joe got married at the Vineyards in Naples on January 24th, 2009.  Everything went perfect.   The Vineyards is a wonderful spot for a reception.  The staff there is a pleasure to work with.  Julie and Joe  chose to have their wedding shot in high definition.  The outcome was amazing!

Below are a few clips from their video - enjoy!

Director’s Cut Video

Fun Dancing Clip

Dancing Clip (iPhone version )

There was another grand event in South West Florida and we were happy to  be part of it.  Keri and Michael got married at Naples United Church of Christ on January 17, 2009.  This is one of my favorite churches.  It is so so pretty.  Check out the quick clip of their ceremony in our high def gallery (link below) and you will see exactly what I am talking about.  Then Rob and I went on to the reception at Miromar Lakes Beach Club.   This place is amazing.   We have another wedding coming up at Miromar Lakes in March.   I just can not wait.   Once again, Clint Wiley’s band, None Other, entertained the crowd.  The dancing was non stop all night.

Every year we do another major round of equipment upgrades and this time we added to our suite of HD cameras - the newest Sony XDCAM EX3!  Besides insane picture quality and interchangeable photographic lens, this camera is also completely tape-less which helps us transition to an all digital (tapeless) work-flow!

So what does this mean to our brides and other customers?

Well, for starters, we will be shooting your HD weddings and events with a $9,000 camera with unsurpassed picture quality!  That means better color, richer tones, insane clarity, and even better SD content too!  Back all that up with professional in-house editing and well trained staff and and you get the absolute best quality videos from AMC over any other local company hands down!

Meanwhile, we continue to work behind the scenes on our soon-to-be released website and new HD gallery  where we are publishing HD videos as fast as possible to replace our existing SD samples.  No more video clips the size of a postage stamp!  Now you can play them as HD video clips streaming right from the Internet!  And of course, we plan to publish HUNDREDS of these clips since we want all of our brides to be showcased on the net in our gallery!

Look for these exciting changes and more from AMC, your source for elegant, classic, and professional wedding videos in SouthWest Florida!

Can I just tell you how great our job is?
The weather was perfect for our first wedding of 2009.  Lauren and Preston were married on January 2, 2009  at the beautiful Casa Ybel!  Lauren’s Dress was breathtaking.  Clint Wiley provided entertainment and as usual he was totally awesome.  We recently shot a demo for Clint Wiley’s band - check it out in our new HD Gallery.  It is the talk of the town!

What a great way to start the New Year with such a pretty event.  Congratulations Lauren and Preston!

Here is a Naples wedding video sample from Lindsay’s beautiful wedding at the Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club in Naples, Florida.  This clip was shot before the beautiful ceremony, Enjoy!

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Here is a Naples wedding video sample from Lyndsay’s wedding at the Naples Beach Hotel in Naples, Florida.

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This is a condensed wedding video clip from the wedding ceremony of Katelyn and Douglas at the LaPlaya Beach and Golf Hotel in Naples, Florida - made as a Standard Definition clip just for Katelyn’s mom Mary Kroneman!

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This is a Naples wedding video sample from the LaPlaya Beach and Golf club in Naples, Florida.  The beautiful couple had an amazing wedding on the beach.

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This is a Fort Myers wedding video sample from the wedding of Sarah and Ryan  in Downtown Fort Myers, Florida

Sarah and Ryan’s Wedding on 1-12-08 began with a absolutely beautiful ceremony at First Christian Church in Fort Myers. Later, the guests arrived at Gulf Harbor Yacht and Country Club for an amazing reception second to none!

Here’s a few snapshots from our ever roaming digital camera while we work on their great wedding video!

Congratulations Sarah and Ryan!

~ Special note to Sarah’s dad - how’s the fishing lately?

here’s a clip from Sara’s romance shots

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This is a Downtown Fort Myers wedding video sample from the wedding of Sarah and Ryan in Florida. Enjoy another glimpse of their beautiful wedding,the couple’s vows.

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Back at the Ritz again we had the pleasure of videotaping the wedding of Amanda and Rino on 3-22-08. Cozy and safe from a few raindrops earlier that day, Amanda and Rino exchanged vows on the the balcony area overlooking lush tropical landscaping surrounding the pool courtyard. Later, after a round of photos, cocktails, and treats prepared by the gourmet staff at the Ritz, our happy bride and groom moved to an intimate setting inside for their dinner reception with family and friends. We wish them both a wonderful marriage and many happy years together!

AnnMarie Epple

Here is a highlights wedding video sample from the wedding of Alicia and Matt in Sanibel, Florida at the beautiful Sanibel Harbour Resort.

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Here is yet another wedding video sample from the beautiful wedding of Alicia and Matt at the Sanibel Harbour Resort in Florida.

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Here is another wedding video sample from the wedding of Alicia and Matt at the Sanibel Harbour Resort in Southwest Florida.

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This is a Naples wedding video sample from the wedding of Stephanie and Robert at the Ritz Carlton in  Florida.  In this clip you can enjoy some of the highlights of the couple’s beautiful wedding.

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This is a Naples wedding video sample from the wedding of  Stephanie and Robert at the Ritz Carlton in Florida.  Here are some more wedding highlights from their wedding.

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