After much nagging, Case has finally put one of our demo reels on our website. It is a short selection of some of our recent weddings, as well as some of our favorites from 2008. We showed this video at a recent bridal show. There are clips from weddings at Baywood Greens (Katey and Kevin), Pintail Point, Cambridge Yacht Club (Mike and Kelly), the United States Naval Academy(Sam and Timothy) and Deerfield in Newark, Delaware (Mona and Michael). We would be happy to share the full videos. Just give us a call.

Click here to see the video. Hope you enjoy! To see another video of ours, go to: http://www.phyllismarshvideo.com/blog/index.php/phyllism/videophoto-marathon-shoot-at-kirkland-manor/

Congratulatons to Andrew and Kim Nock for their award-winning photography! Last night, Andy won “Best in Show” at the Delaware Professional Photographers’ Association”, plus other awards. See his winning photos on their blog. The best in show photo is particularly special to us since we were the videographers for that wedding. (Check out our blog entry for Kristina and Garrett .)

Anyway, kudos to the Nocks for a job well done.

Just a reminder that we will be at the Eastern Shore Bridal Extravaganza , sponsored by the Talbot County Chamber of Commerce this Sunday, January 31. The show starts at noon and will be at the Krystal Q in Easton, Maryland. There will be photographers, florists, caterers, venues, disc jockeys, limousines, travel agents, and of course videographers! There will also be bridal fashions and wedding cakes to sample. See you there!

It was great to work at the US Naval Academy Chapel again. It has to be the most beautiful chapel/church we as videographers have ever worked in. However, it is always a challenge, because of the restrictions; e.g., where you can shoot, limited setup time, no wireless mics, etc.  This is where experience really counts! Special thanks to the Naval Academy coordinator Claire MacCallum for all of her help.

Samantha and Tim (she is the Naval Academy graduate) had a beautiful day (a little chilly, but sunny). The ceremony was lovely (I always get a little teary-eyed when they play the Navy Hymn). The arch of swords as the bride and groom exit the chapel is a fun moment–this time, Tim was welcomed to the Navy after getting a swat on the rear by one of the midshipmen.

The reception was at the Annapolis Marriott Waterfront Hotel. The venue looked terrific and the staff did their usual great job. The bride and groom had taken ballroom dance lessons for the past six months, and it showed! Their first dance was a hit with their guests.

Sam and Tim cut their cake with her sword. They changed into football jerseys (Sam’s a Ravens fan and Tim is a Packers fan–sorry about the playoffs, Tim). One of their last dances was the “Evolution of Dance”. Sam and Tim danced their way through the 1950’s to the present. This was a huge crowd-pleaser.

Jim Larson of Larson Photography was the photographer. (Always a pleasure to work with him.) Don and Sue Fowler from Dance Masters provided the music, and they were just great. What a wonderful reception!

Samantha and Tim, thanks for choosing us to be your wedding videographers. We had a blast!

 (All stills are from the digital video.)

We just got back from Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. It was quite a shock coming from 80 degree weather to snow, but we had to come back for a wedding tomorrow at the Naval Academy (work before pleasure).

Punta Cana is a great place for a destination wedding. Anyone interested in hiring us to be their videographers, feel free to call!

We will be participating in the  2010 Eastern Shore Bridal Extravaganza in Easton on January 31. Please stop by to see us.

Kristina and Garrett were married yesterday at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Cambridge, Maryland.  Everything went extremely well. Even the weather cooperated (no rain, and not that cold for December–although Kristina had hoped for snow).

Seasonal Flowers created the beautiful bouquets and arrangements. Andy and Kim Nock of Andrew Nock Photography were the photographers. 

The reception was held at the Elks Lodge in Easton, Maryland. The hall was decorated as a winter wonderland and was the prettiest we have seen it in a very long time. Steve Moody was the disc jockey. The wedding cake was baked by Garrett’s grandmother and was beautiful as well as delicious.

All of our best wishes to Kristina and Garrett. Thanks for the honor and pleasure of being your videographers! (All pictures here are taken directly from the digital video.)

We are so pleased to announce that we are now a professional dealer for the Snaptotes company. Whether we use our own video stills from our weddings, or a client’s personal photos, these purses, makeup bags, gym bags, etc. make wonderful gifts and are great keepsakes.(Wedding photos are especially nice, with the permission of the professional photographer, of course!) Just call us (410-822-9010) or e-mail us (phyllis@marshvideo.com) for more information.

Last Saturday we had the opportunity to film the Scott Wallace Jr. Comedy Show.  He and the other comics played to a full house at the Avalon Theatre in Easton, Maryland.  It was quite a show, and we were very pleased to be asked to be the videographers.

We had the extreme pleasure of producing a 32 minute photo montage (or “slideshow” as many people call it) for the grandparents of one of our recent brides. We projected the production on our big screen at the VFW in Federalsburg, Maryland.

Sue and Gerald were married on November 14, 1959. Their three children asked us to produce the montage which was comprised of over 300 photos, and lots of their favorite music. Sue and Gerald’s eight grandchildren were featured for more than half of the video. We included family photos, as well as a couple of video clips from their granddaughter Ashlie’s wedding; e.g., Ashlie dancing with her grandfather. (See Ashlie and Lee.) Andrew Nock also provided us with some of Ashlie’s wedding photos.

After we showed the video, Sue and Gerald thanked everyone for coming. Sue stated that she had seen many videos through the years that she thought were really good, but realized now that those videos were nothing compared to the one we had just projected or her granddaughter’s wedding production. (We gave them a DVD of Ashlie’s wedding as an anniversary present. )

Thanks Diana, Keli, and Jerry for asking us to be a part of your parents’ anniversary celebration. And congratulations to Gerald and Sue!

The weather cooperated and Katey and Kevin were able to have their outdoor wedding yesterday at Baywood Greens in Longneck, Delaware (near Millsboro). Lauren and her staff did a great job as always in coordinating the day, and providing first-class catering.

Before the wedding ceremony, Katey and her girls were relaxed enough to play “Uno” in the dressing room. That was definitely a first, as far as I am concerned.

The reception was amazing. Mike Hines & The Look were absolutely terrific. Everybody had a blast. The dancing and fun were nonstop. Congratulations to Katey and Kevin. Thank you for choosing us to be your wedding videographers. We had a blast, too!

Other vendors:

Photography by Kam Photography

Cake by Beverly Breeding

Flowers by Linda Geise with Baywood Greens

Coordinators-Lauren Hanna and Natalia Ovide of Baywood Greens

(All photos shown are from our actual HD digital video footage.)

At a recent wedding , we had a total of five brides (four from the last two years) in attendance. It was great seeing Nikki, Lindsay, Jen, and Casey again.  All of the girls have had weddings and receptions in or near Easton, Maryland and are doing great.

Case and I had a lot of fun being their wedding videographers. Thanks to Andrew Nock for taking this photo!

In spite of a rainy day, Kathleen and Brad had a picture perfect wedding and reception at Waverly Mansion in Marriottsville, Maryland. The happy couple got engaged at Fort McHenry in Baltimore, one of their favorite places. They decided it was fitting to spend their wedding day at another historical site. (Waverly was built in 1761, and was home to several former Maryland governors and state leaders.)

Great guests, food, and music made a great wedding day for Kathleen and Brad. All our very best wishes for a long and happy marriage! Thanks for choosing us to be your wedding videographers. 

The wedding professionals included: Rehm’s Catering, Absolute Entertainment, Forever Favorite Flowers, and Elizabeth Ryan Photography. (All stills shown are from actual digital video footage.)

The Talbot County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting and mixer at the new Waterview Room at the Easton Club this past week. The new facility, formerly an outdoor pavilion, is now a year-round facility on the Tred Avon River. Sliding doors open to a beautiful view of the river, giving you the feeling you are outdoors. Kari Rider, the Events Coordinator for the Easton Club, told me they can accommodate 160 guests, even with the dance floor.  As videographers, we are excited at the prospects of taping a wedding and reception at this beautiful waterfront facility. As a bonus, the food and service are always wonderful at the Easton Club. Congratulations to Kari and the Easton Club for their new facility on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

 Julie and Buddy were married on a perfect autumn day at the beautiful Old St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Cordova, Maryland.

Shirley Windsor from Seasonal Flowers provided the beautiful bouquets and floral arrangements.  Andy and Kim from Andrew Nock Photography captured the day in photos. Chris Startt was the DJ at the lively reception. Jimmy’s Grill and Catering from Bridgeville, Delaware provided lots of good food at the reception at the Easton Fire Hall. After dinner, we projected a photo montage/love story on our big movie screen which was a hit with the guests as well as the bride and groom

Thanks Buddy and Julie for giving us the honor of being your wedding videographers! I know everyone had a great time at your wedding and reception.

(All stills are taken directly from our digital video.)

The owners of the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club  are buying Easton’s Tidewater Inn. This is wonderful news. The new owners are expected to restore the Inn, and hopefully attract more weddings. Settlement on the property is October 12.

When we first started taping weddings in 1990, we covered many weddings at the Tidewater Inn. We are looking forward to seeing the Tidewater re-establish itself as the premier wedding venue in Easton, Maryland. This is great news for prospective brides and all wedding professionals. The Inn is conveniently located in downtown Easton.