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Lauren+Steve Wedding|| Revolution Hall Wedding Video || Troy NY Wedding ||

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When I first met with Lauren to discuss the wedding, one of the things she mentioned was how the reception was most likely going to be super lively, and I can officially confirm that this was a correct prediction.

This couple and their guests brought an endless amount of fun energy to the reception, and it was smart of them to have all of the formalities at the very beginning of the reception so the rest of the evening could be spent rocking on the dance floor. In addition to the high-energy reception, there were also plenty of sentimental and impromptu funny moments sprinkled throughout the day. Unique parts of this day ranged from: Steve and the guests singing “Danny’s Song” as Lauren walked down the aisle with her father, Lauren’s and Steve’s emotional vows to one another, toasts using beer (Steve brews his own), and a packed dance floor pretty much throughout the entire night which was capped off by Lauren and Steve being tossed in the air by the guests.

I wish Lauren and Steve well and many more occasions of dancing the night away. I also think Lauren’s maid of honor, Alyssa, painted a nice and fitting picture of Lauren and Steve many years from now “sitting on a porch somewhere, sharing a fancy beer, remembering all of the good times”.

 

Wedding Vendors
Location: Troy, NY
Hair and Makeup: High Maintenance Hair Studio
Minister: Robyn King of Trinity Cottage Weddings
Florist: Flower Blossom Farm
Photographer: Rob Francoeur Photography
Ceremony Venue: Holiday Inn Latham
Reception Venue: Revolution Hall
Transportation: Advantage Limo
Wedding DJ: Jeff of Conway Entertainment
Tuxes: Tuxego
Troy NY Wedding Video:  Sean Junda Wedding Films

Katie+Jon Wedding || Canfield Casino Wedding Video || Saratoga Springs Wedding ||

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It was a pleasure to join Katie, Jon, their wedding party, and their many nieces and nephews for their wedding in Saratoga Springs, NY. The day had a perfect blend of sentimental (example: Katie’s sister’s toast during the reception) and fun moments (example: the couple entering to The Right Stuff by New Kids on the Block). I also think it was really cool how they incorporated a custom Saratoga quarter pole into their wedding.

After being around them on their wedding day, Katie and Jon definitely seem like perfect matches for one another and wish them all the best as they continue on life’s journey as a married couple!

Wedding Vendors
Location: Saratoga Springs, NY
Hair and Makeup: Amelia Wargo of Desire Hair Design
Florist: Parkside Flowers
Photographer: Renzi and Hawkens Studio
Ceremony: St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s of Hudson Falls
Reception: Canfield Casino
Transportation: Icehouse Limousine
Wedding DJ: Music Man Entertainment
Caterer: Mazzone Hospitality
Ice Sculpture: The Ice Man Charles Jones
Bride Gown: Will Fit U In
Bridesmaid Dresses: Lily Saratoga
Rings: Scoville Jewelers
Hotel: Embassy Suites
Saratoga Quarter Pole: Impressions
Saratoga Springs NY Wedding Video:  Sean Junda Wedding Films

Krysten+Chris || Franklin Plaza Wedding Video || Troy Wedding ||

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I enjoyed being around this nice and even keeled couple for the day. It was fun to learn more about Krysten and “Brew” in the toasts and see a touching photo compilation of them that their parents put together in conjunction with Mike from Music Man Entertainment. Not to mention, there was plenty of awesome dancing from the guests at their wedding!

Wedding Vendors
Location: Troy, NY
Photographer: Jenn of Niki Rossi Photography
Ceremony Venue: Newtonville United Methodist Church
Reception Venue: Franklin Plaza
Wedding DJ: Music Man Entertainment
Troy NY Wedding Video:  Sean Junda Wedding Films

Maria+Dave || The Vista at Van Patten Wedding Video || Short Wedding Film ||

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So many great moments from this wedding: heartfelt vows, a song from the wedding party at the ceremony, a special first dance, and sparklers are always nice.

Based on being around them on their wedding day, I’d agree with what was said during the toasts, in that Maria and Dave are great complements to one another. From what I noticed, they share similar traits such as being calm, kind, and caring. One thing that they don’t have in common though is a passion for dance ;-). Maria grew up as a dancer her entire life, while like most guys, Dave didn’t, which makes the fact that he took lessons with Maria all the more admirable!

Wedding Vendors
Location: Clifton Park, NY
Photographer: Elizabeth Fox
Venue: The Vista at Van Patten
Ceremony/Cocktail Hour Music: Spa City Duo
Band: Cryin Out Loud
Clifton Park NY Wedding Video:  Sean Junda Wedding Films

Becky+Jeff || The Sagamore Wedding Video || Short Wedding Film ||

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This wedding day had many special moments throughout it: a flash mob performance at the reception, the father of the bride presenting a bottle of wine that was purchased the year Becky was born specifically with her wedding day in mind, and many, many, moments of silliness.

Lively. Funny. Zany. These are some of the words I’d use to describe Becky’s and Jeff’s wedding day at The Sagamore. I actually hadn’t met Becky in person before the wedding day, but from the instant that I met her and her bridal party, they made me and my second videographer, Brett, feel welcome and had us laughing just as quickly. I’d have to say that it’s difficult to recollect a bride with a more outgoing, friendly, and wonderfully silly personality as Becky.  It was truly a pleasure to be around her, Jeff, and their wedding party throughout the day.

I wish this couple well and am sure that they’ll continue to put all those around them in good spirits and have them laughing out loud.

Wedding Vendors
Location: Bolton Landing, NY
Flowers: Susan Caddy
Hair/Makeup: The Sagamore Salon
Wedding Coordinator: Abigail Shrieber of The Sagamore
Photographer: Tom Wall Photography
Venue: The Sagamore
DJ: Gary from Craig Scott Entertainment
Lake George NY Wedding Video:  Sean Junda Wedding Films

Alison+Christine || Stone Tavern Farm Wedding Video || Short Wedding Film ||

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This wedding took place on the beautiful countryside of the Stone Tavern Farm. I had been in touch with Alison through phone and e-mail conversations leading up to the wedding day. I got the sense that she and Christine had put a lot of time and preparation in the planning process, and it definitely showed on the their special day.

It started with the two brides getting ready at separate locations, and it was cool to see the different atmospheres and how they seemed to reflect each of the brides personalities. Alison got ready at a nice, peaceful, and relaxing bed and breakfast with her wedding party, while Christine’s getting ready process was filled with tons of energy (having young nieces and nephews there certainly helped in that regard).  A nice touch to the day was a pre-ceremony cocktail hour, where guests (many of whom I learned came from across the country as well as other countries) could mingle and enjoy good food and beverages before walking up the scenic hillside to witness the “I dos”.

Every reading at the ceremony was very fitting and the winner for the most memorable would probably go to Aunt Margaret’s emotional reading of Corinthians 13, and then her off-the-cuff speech about the specialness of Alison’s and Christine’s love. After the ceremony concluded, there were plenty of nice decorations all throughout the reception hall to get footage of. Just like all of the other portions of the day, the reception was filled with great energy that showed through on the packed dance floor, in the toasts, and oh yeah, the performance of Salt-N-Pepa’s “Shoop” by Christine and her sister.

It was fun to hear about the story of how Alison’s and Christine’s love came to be and I’d like to thank them for letting me and Hudson join them for the day. Speaking of Hudson, many thanks also go to him. He was my second shooter who helped me capture the day and got some very nice detail shots (some of which are featured in this short wedding film). It was also a pleasure to work with the other vendors throughout the day at this wonderful spring wedding.

Wedding Vendors
Location: Roxbury, NY
Officiant: The Honorable John Iliou
Wedding Designers: Stacey Weiss and Kate Briggs
Catering: Emily’s Catering Group
Flowers: Stacey Weiss and Kudlacik/Vicari Wedding Party
Makeup: Lauren Wells
Photographer: Gallery 9 North
Venue: Stone Tavern Farm of Roxbury NY
DJ: Chris Johnston of Love of Music
Roxbury NY Wedding Video:  Sean Junda Wedding Films

Le’ana+Mark || Fasig Tipton Wedding Video || Short Wedding Film ||

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There were so many great moments on this wedding day, and possibly the best in my opinion were the vows that Le’ana and Mark wrote to each other. Both vows were heartfelt and allowed me to get a glimpse of the special relationship that they share and why the two are so great for each other. I also have to say that Mark’s vows perfectly blended hilarity and endearingness at the same time, and made sure to include some of the best parts in this short wedding film.

I first met with Le’ana and a few of her friends for a bridal consultation about a year and a half before their wedding and was psyched when I heard that she and Mark were going to book me. It sounded like it’d be a truly special day at the Fasig Tipton in Saratoga Springs and it definitely lived up to expectations. In addition to those awesome vows, the ceremony and reception were filled with fitting readings and toasts, the first look at Congress Park was filled with sweet emotions, and it was just a great overall atmosphere with their family and friends rocking at the reception.

I wish this “strong-independent woman” and “strong-independent man” well on their on life together, and based on what I saw on their wedding day, these two will continue to push each other for the better and have a lot of fun in the process.

Wedding Vendors
Location: Saratoga Springs, NY
Florist: Mary Ann at North Country Flowers
Ceremony Musician: John Charles Cook
Photographer: Ashley Nizolek Photography
Venue: Fasig Tipton of Saratoga
DJ: Chris of Cool Cat Entertainment
Catering: Mazzone Hospitality
Photo Booth: Bonnie at Instant Memories Photo Booth
Saratoga Springs Wedding Video:  Sean Junda Wedding Films

Kristin+Chris || Glen Sanders Mansion Wedding || Highlight Video ||

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The day of this wedding was full of many fun and funny moments. What probably helped add to the festiveness of the day was that Kristin and Chris grew up in the same hometown, so many of the guests knew each other and the day kind of had a feel of a big family get together. In addition, the parents of the bride and groom have actually been best of friends long before Kristin and Chris even began dating.

Kristin and Chris really do complement each other nicely, and Chris put it best by saying before the first look that they can completely be themselves around each other. Possibly testament to how strong their bond is the fact that they can remain deeply in love even while Kristin roots for the Syracuse Orangemen and Chris for the Duke Blue Devils.

Wedding Vendors
Location: Scotia, NY
Florist: Arrangement Shoppe
Hair &Makeup: Lipstick N Lashes Beauty Bar and Boutique
Photographer: Jeff Foley Photography
Venue: Glen Sanders Mansion
DJ: Fernando of Piano Man’s DJ Productions
Scotia Wedding Video:  Sean Junda Wedding Films

Christine+ Chris || Glen Sanders Mansion Wedding || Highlight Video ||

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This winter wedding took place at The Immaculate Conception in Glenville and the Glen Sanders Mansion in Scotia.

It’s always interesting to hear about the qualities that each newlywed saw in their partner that fostered their love. During Christine’s and Chris’s wedding ceremony, Father Jerry Gingras relayed the positive qualities each said about one another to the guests, and that moment felt like a perfect addition to the highlight video.

Seeing these two together, they just look like the perfect match and who knows; perhaps in 71 years they will be participating in the anniversary dance at one of their grandchilds wedding. That’s exactly what Chris’s grandparents Madeline and Peter did at this wedding and in my time as a wedding videographer, I can’t recall a couple that has participated in an anniversary dance that has had a marriage span that long. Way to go, and wow, 71 years! As if that wasn’t enough, Peter also gave a full rendition of an Italian song during the reception.

Quickly getting back to the Christine and Chris; it appears that their bond is so strong that they occasionally block everything else out and enter their own little world, as seen at the 3:27 mark in the video ;-).
Wedding Vendors
Location: Scotia, NY
Florist: David & Rudy
Hair &Makeup: A Pure Day Spa
Photographer: Imagine Photography & Design
Ceremony Location: Immaculate Conception of Glenville
Ceremony Officiant: Father Jerry Gingras
Reception Venue: Glen Sanders Mansion
Band: Grand Central Station
Scotia Wedding Video:  Sean Junda Wedding Films

Laura+Ben || Hyannisport Club Wedding || Highlight Video ||

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This is the highlight video from Laura’s and Ben’s wedding at the Hyannisport Club on Cape Cod. These high school sweethearts make a truly sweet and special couple, and I feel totally privileged having gotten to know them and having been their wedding videographer. To me, there’s a certain throwback Americana vibe to what they have, and feel that there were plenty of scenes from their wedding day that could have inspired a classic Norman Rockwell painting.

 

It was fun to spend the day around them and their family, and to see the similar character qualities amongst the kin. For example, as I was filming Ben and his younger brother, Dan, getting ready, they definitely seemed like two peas in a pod (one difference though is that Dan has a taller frame, which made it pretty entertaining when they inadvertantly put on each other’s suits).

 

I wish Laura and Ben well, and look forward to seeing them continue through life’s journey as loving companions.

 
Wedding Vendors
Location: Hyannis Port, MA
Officiant: Reverend Robert Anthony
Organist: Chris Babcock
Cake Designer: Cottage St. Bakery
Florist: Floral Reactions
DJ: Steve Binder
Photographer: Chris Cook
Reception Venue: Hyannisport Club
Cape Cod Wedding Video: Sean Junda Wedding Films