I know I'm a little late on this, but I just wanted to wish y'all a happy new year and share a short reel of some of our favorite 2015 weddings! Last year we filmed so many amazing places, including Miami, New Orleans, Savannah, Austin, Sarasota, Chicago, and Houston, and 2016 is shaping up to be just as interesting! You can find more videos like this on our instagram page @nathanwillisweddingfilms. Come follow us!
Meryl and Peyton were married last May at the Dunleith Plantation in Natchez, Mississippi. It was a gorgeous Southern wedding, which took place on the lawn in front of the Dunleith, and it was beautifully executed by planner Todd Bagwell. The grounds of the plantation were decorated with magnolias and beautiful garden roses, and the reception was under the most amazing tent with a full wooden floor and gorgeous lounge furniture. They had one of the best wedding bands we have ever heard, and we have been to a lot of weddings! All in all, their wedding was sweet, lovely, and a ton of fun. Check out their film to see all the amazing details!
This past spring we were able to participate in a beautiful styled shoot in New Orleans at what I consider to be the most fantastic venue in NOLA, Race and Religious. The shoot was designed by my wife, Alee, and her business partner, Saron, (Mitchell Willis Events) for the wedding inspiration blog The Bridal Theory. There were so many people that contributed to making this shoot a success: Lauren Kinsey, the photographer; the hair and makeup artist, Faces of Virtue; the florist, Bee's Weddings; the dress designer, Samuelle Couture; the stationer, Paper Birch Designs; the calligrapher, Signora e Mare; and the rental companies, Ardor Event Rentals and Perrier Party Rentals. The gorgeous models are Jasmine Kudji and Cliff Van Meter, and you can see photos of the shoot here.
Enjoy!
Kristina and Lee's Chicago wedding was one of the most fun weddings we filmed this year. Lee is British and met Kristina when they were in high school and her family served as hosts for British students who had traveled to the US to play soccer. It's pretty rare that we get to film weddings for couples who are as in love as Kristina and Lee. Their family and friends are so supportive of their relationship, and it makes us so happy to be able to share their happiness-filled wedding day. Full film coming soon! Enjoy!
Cristy and Eric's wedding was one of the most fun weddings we have filmed this year. They are both from Miami, but they met at school in New Orleans, so their reception was full of New Orleans details, including a second line band! On a side note, can I say how awesome Miami is?! We LOVED it. If it weren't for the horrible traffic, we'd move there tomorrow.
Anyway, here is their wedding film!
First, I should apologize for the fact that it has been a million months since I have posted anything on the blog. Life has been insane, but I really am going to try to blog more!
Secondly, I have a fantastic wedding to share today. We met Mark and Ally a couple years ago when they were the photographers of the wedding we filmed in Bermuda. They are both Bermudian citizens and live there full time. At the time we met them, they were seriously dating, and it was only a matter of time before Mark popped the question. They decided to get married in Savannah, GA, because Ally had gone to college there and had family from the area. When they asked us to film the wedding, we were ecstatic, because even though we only met them for a few hours, we knew that we really liked them. They are fun, kind people, and we couldn't be happier that they found each other. (Plus we got to use some Super 8, and we always love that!) Here is their film! Enjoy!
We filmed Ashley and Ivan's wedding last May at The Barn at Twin Oaks Ranch in Dardanelle, AR. Ashley and Ivan were so sweet and amazing to work with, and they were SO HAPPY. Honestly, they were one of the happiest, most in love couples that we've ever worked with. They met while salsa dancing in downtown Little Rock, which I thought was such an amazing story, particularly because the idea of going salsa dancing by myself is so terrifying that I think Ashley is such a brave woman! And her bravery clearly paid off! Ivan and his family are from Puerto Rico, and the whole day was a beautiful family affair, with everyone dancing the night away while the most amazing salsa band played. I wish every wedding we filmed was as fun as this one was. I hope you enjoy their film!
Alee
How can we even begin to sum up 2014? It has been ridiculous in the best possible way. We were able to stand beside 29 different couples as they said their vows and celebrated a lifelong commitment to each other, and on top of that we worked side by side with the best photographers, planners, designers, DJs, bands, caterers, and other wedding professionals in the business. We couldn’t be more thankful for the opportunity to capture the memories of a couple’s wedding day. It’s important work that we absolutely love doing.
If 2015 is half as exciting as 2014 then we’re in for a fun ride. We already have weddings scheduled in Chicago, Charleston, Miami, New Orleans, Houston, Austin, and a handful of cities in between.
Here’s to love in 2015!
One service that we have started offering our couples is a shorter version of their short film, which we are calling a trailer. Initially, doing this seemed like extra work, but I can honestly say that it has been so inspiring and has helped us to see our films in a totally new light. When you're editing a film this short, you really have to decide what the most essential and beautiful shots are, and it makes you think about your work in a fresh, new way.
Miranda and Dillon were such a sweet, friendly couple (and clearly beautiful people!), and they made our jobs easier by being so easygoing and fun to be around. Their wedding day in Natchez, Mississippi, was a beautiful day filled with laughter and dancing and friends, and we couldn't have been happier to get to be a part of it.
Today we are sharing another one of our films from 2013. Donnally and J.R. were married last summer at Donnally's parents' lakehouse in Mena, Arkansas. It was a beautiful, rustic farm wedding, designed and planned by the ever talented Jessica Kersey from Finishing Touch Events in Northwest Arkansas. The ceremony was a simple and touching outdoor service under an arbor and in front of a lovely lake. The reception was tented, with antique china place settings and peaches galore! Donnally and J.R. are such a sweet couple, and their love for each other was so evident on their wedding day. I hope you enjoy their film!
