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The Marquardt Ranch is definitely our second home. Just a great place to tie the knot! Enjoy Matthew and Kendra’s Wedding Highlights. Music by Sufjan Stevens.

…and the cases!

Congratulations Chris & Wendee! Here’s a clip of our first of many (we hope) shoots at the popular Vista West Ranch! We also had a chance to work with our pals at Anne Marie Photography.

Chris & Wendee – Vista West Ranch from elitevp.com on Vimeo.

Jeff and Ashlee came all the way from our nation’s capital to get married in Dallas, Texas. We found Arlington Hall at Lee Park to be a great venue for cinematography! This couple knows how to celebrate and they certainly have the friends to prove it! Diamond Affairs did a great job organizing this event. Enjoy this clip!

Jeff & Ashlee – Dallas, Texas from elitevp.com on Vimeo.

Before Christmas, StyleMePretty asked for a happening new video from 2009 that we’d like featured. We submitted Rick & Jennifer’s Highlights at Barr Mansion and they loved it! Click the image below to be directed to the actual posting!

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Screenshot fro StyleMePretty

Barr Mansion is one of those venues with a TON of character that we just can’t get enough of! Not only is it the nation’s first certified organic events facility, but the history behind it is equally awesome! W.B. Barr, a prosperous businessman, built this elegant Victorian house for his family in 1898, not far from his store, which supported area farmers. Rick & Jennifer tied the knot here on November 1. We were definitely honored to be a part of it and put our cool new gliding rails system to work! Enjoy!

Rick & Jennifer – Barr Mansion from elitevp.com on Vimeo.

Elite Video Productions was recently invited to be featured in Style Me Pretty’s Little Black Book of Preferred Vendors. Style Me Pretty’s cinematography panel is highly selective and chooses only the best vendors for each category! In their words, “The Little Black Book shows off the most innovative and chic wedding professionals on the planet!”

We’ve recently upgraded our cases to this new, sleek hard case. Not only are they more shiny, but they allow us to be more creative with our final product! Included for all upcoming weddings!

Elva & Anthony from elitevp.com on Vimeo.

Music: The Pogues – Love You Til The End

Blake and Shannon’s wedding went down at Stablewood Springs Resort near Hunt, Texas. What  a day it was! I’ll say it again…Dysfunction Junction, their live  band, really knows how to keep the party going strong all night long!  We also got to hang out once again with one of our photog faves, Marcus Revilla!

Enjoy these Wedding Highlights!!!

 

Blake & Shannon – Hillcountry Wedding from elitevp.com on Vimeo.

In today’s tough economic climate, budgeting and managing your wedding finances can be very difficult. After you’ve spent countless hours researching and meeting with your “must-have” vendors (and relinquished non-refundable deposits) you definitely want to keep these vendors!

Since Elite Video Productions entered the wedding scene in 2004, we have seen 4 cancellations, 3 of which occurred in 2009. We were so sad to lose those brides, listening to stories of lay-offs or other financial distress.

All is not lost! With careful planning and discipline, you can make it work and avoid disappointment in the end. There are various options you might consider, including:

1. Creating and sticking with a monthly payment plan for each vendor.

2. Creating a savings account and paying into it regularly.

3. As a last resort, and if you ask nicely enough, you might hit up close family members (ahem, parents) for a low-interest, short-term loan.

These and other conscious decisions you make early in your planning can save you a lot of heartache. These can also mean the difference between having your “must-have” vendor, having to go back and select your “fall-back” vendors, or having to omit that particular wedding service altogether.

We hope you’ve found these tips useful.

Until next time! Happy planning!