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Kendra & Matthew – Marquardt Ranch

elitevp — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:38:49 +0000

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!

The Wedding Planner Gets Married!

elitevp — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:21:41 +0000

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 & Ashlee – Dallas, Texas

elitevp — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:04:39 +0000

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.

Jennifer & Rick’s Video Featured in StyleMePretty!

elitevp — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 03:13:42 +0000

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!

Screenshot fro StyleMePretty

Jennifer & Rick – Barr Mansion, Austin, Texas

elitevp — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:47:19 +0000

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 featured in StyleMePretty.com!

elitevp — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:54:28 +0000

Elite Video Productions was recently invited to be featured inÂ 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!”

Our DVDs Get a New Look

elitevp — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:11:23 +0000

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 – Downtown San Antonio

elitevp — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 13:52:06 +0000

Elva & Anthony from elitevp.com on Vimeo.

Music:Â The Pogues – Love You Til The End

Shannon & Blake – Stablewood Springs Resort

elitevp — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:33:26 +0000

Blake and Shannon’s wedding went down at Stablewood Springs Resort near Hunt, Texas. What Â a day it was! I’ll say it again…Dysfunction Junction, their live Â band, really knows how to keep the party going strong all night long! Â 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.

Easing the Financial Burden

elitevp — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:49:54 +0000

In today’s tough economic climate, budgeting and managing your wedding finances can be veryÂ difficult. After you’ve spent countless hours researching and meeting with your “must-have”Â 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 occurredÂ 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 avoidÂ 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 ofÂ heartache. These can also mean the difference between having your “must-have” vendor, having to goÂ 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!