Category: Weddings We’ve Filmed: Samples

A Dolce Real Wedding: Behind-the-Scenes for Marry Me Group’s Free Wedding Giveaway / Part 1 of 2

Samantha & Jason were married the last weekend of August and the circumstances of their wedding day may have seemed quite regular on the surface: a beautiful setting, a happy couple, happy guests on the lawn and the sparkle that each wedding embodies.   But what will always set Samantha & Jason’s wedding apart from the majority of weddings is that they won their wedding.  Yep, you read that right!  Samantha & Jason won a free wedding through Marry Me Group, and EVERYTHING was free.  We were thrilled to participate by capturing their memories on film.  We thought it would be fun to show you the behind-the-scenes footage of just what it takes to put on a wedding.  You’ll see people sweating and out of breath, working with single-minded focus and determination….and we all do this every weekend!  Participating vendors are listed below.  Enjoy this fun little video and keep your eyes peeled for a highlight of the wedding itself, coming soon…

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The Posh Planner, Stephanie Ascari Photography, Taylor Made Cakes, Stonewall Golf Club, Kenna’s Cookies, Olivera Music Entertainment, Holly Chapple Flowers, My Mobile Salon, Paperzest, Capitol Chocolate Fountains, Capital Party Rentals, Reston Limousine, Acuity Audiovisual, Richard Kirk and Dolce Studio Films

A Dolce Real Wedding: Sarah Jane & Sam

Labor Day weekend is always one of our busiest weekends of the year.   Why wouldn’t it be?  With 3 potential nights of festivities and 3 consecutive days off work for most guests, it’s easy to plan a wedding where many of the attendees are from out of town.  Being that people feel they’re on vacation, both because it’s a long weekend and they’re in a different city, I think it’s especially fun for us to be privy to the parties that result from the festive mood.   Sam and Sarah Jane’s wedding did not disappoint!  Pucker up, because there are some kissable moments in these images!  The whole affair was held at the Westin Grand Hotel and these gorgeous photos are by Amy Raab.  Enjoy!

A Jamie Sears Wedding – Maya & Josh

Every so often, a wedding speaks to your fancy and reminds you that love is all about possibilities.  Maya & Josh’s wedding, planned by the delectable Jamie Sears of A Simply Chic Event was just such a wedding.  Oversized white balloons, gold shoes, miniature ice-cream cones, chandeliers hanging from trees and other such Alice-in-Wonderland treats to incite the senses and inspire the imagination abounded.  I am certain every single guest fell in love that very night!  Maya & Josh, we wish you every happiness and may your marriage be as fresh and fun as your wedding day!  These stunning photos, a teaser of video to come, brought to you by the wonderful  Holland Photo Arts.   And for even more photos of this event, visit their blog.  For a list of all the vendors who produced this fanciful affair, please scroll to the end of the post.

Jamie Sears of A Simply Chic Event, Holland Photo Arts, Glenview Mansion, Occasions Caterers, Growing Wild, Time Printers, Now’s the Time Band, Midnight Movers, Dolce Studio Films, Booth-o-rama, J. Crew (for gown and shoes).

A Laura Weatherly Wedding – Elizabeth & Adam

Thanks a referral by the lovely Laura Weatherly of Engaging Affairs, Dolce filled a last-minute need for Elizabeth and Adam, married September 25 in downtown DC. Check out Laura’s fantastic blog about it at, “Bridal Bubbly,” under the title ‘A Whimsical Washington Wedding’.

We had a fantastic time filming this gorgeous day!  Here are a few teaser images to enjoy, but to see the real deal about this fun couple’s Big Day, (including all the great vendors who participated), hop onto Laura’s blog.  Photos by Fotobriceno.

Fun shots with dry-erase thought blurbs set up by Fotobriceno at the Meridian House reception site.
In front of National City Christian Church

A Terri Eaves Wedding Bash at NMWA – Maya & Steve

Last weekend we had the privilege of shooting a Terri Eaves wedding; she owns and runs Bash, a divine planning company that puts together gorgeous events.  Her couple, Maya & Steve, are such a sweet couple and have been a pleasure to work with.  Better yet, we captured their sweet life – big time – because there seemed to be an endless succession of Dolce Vita (Sweet Life) moments.  Photographer Michael Connor captured many of them as stills and shared some of his images with us this morning.  While Maya & Steve’s video is in post-production here, I hope you enjoy seeing a glimpse of their dolce day, compliments of Connor Studios.  To see Michael’s blog post about this event, click here.

Thanks to all the wonderful vendors who contributed to this beautiful day!  They include: Bash, National Museum of Women in the Arts, Main Event Caterers, Phillippa Tarrant Floral Design, Capital Decor & Events, John Farr Lighting, Da Vinci Strings,Prelude, Dolce Studio Films, Connor Studios.

Holiday Weddings

This time of year, when love and peace are being celebrated, seems such a fitting time of year to attend a wedding.  I know it’s hard to imagine adding yet another social event to an already packed holiday schedule, but if you can swing it, there’s something especially romantic and life-affirming about love and marriage in the snow and cold.

We’ve filmed two weddings this week and it’s been a real treat.  I’ll try to post a video sample soon so you can see what we’ve been up to.  In the meantime, here’s a little Holiday Wedding cheer from an event a few seasons past.  Happy holidays!

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