Bethany and Jake contacted us to film their big day within a few weeks of their wedding. Jake planned to surprise Bethany with a wedding film after they couldn’t decide if having their wedding captured on video was really necessary (of course it is!). We were available for their date and we quickly scheduled a time to sit down and talk over everything. As soon as we met this amazing couple we knew that their wedding would be one to remember. It’s rare that we meet a couple as easygoing and friendly and Bethany and Jake and after only an hour we soon felt like old friends.
Their day started off at the Tutwiler Hotel where Bethany, Jake, and their bridal party got ready. The Tutwiler is without a doubt one of the most popular hotels in Birmingham. We have had the privilege of shooting at this historic location many times and we always find a new ways to capture the moment. Once they were ready we moved on to their first look and then spent some time getting shots in Linn Park. We were able to capture some amazing shots in and around the downtown area before loading up and heading to Bethany’s home church where her father is the pastor.
The ceremony went off without a single problem. Bethany’s father, after proudly walking her down the aisle and handing her off to Jake, moved to the front of the stage to preside over the wedding himself. This was a truly unique event to witness. He told heartwarming and sometimes hilarious stories of Bethany growing up, his first time meeting Jake, and how proud he was to see them joining their lives together. As filmmakers, we couldn’t have asked for a better source of audio to use for their highlight film. After the ceremony ended everyone went back over to the Tutwiler to dance the night away!
We couldn’t be more proud of the wedding film we were able to create for Bethany and Jake. The way this sweet couple looked at one another and how they made each other laugh is what makes our job so rewarding. We love being able to capture those candid moments and we are so glad we met such a beautiful couple.
