Tag: Dolce Studio Films

Bucolic Bliss: Christy & Greg’s Countryside Wedding

A gorgeous day, an adoring couple and rolling green meadows that spread out as far as the eye can see, what more can wedding goers ask for?  It was our pleasure to film Christy and Greg’s August wedding at Sunset Crest Manor in Chantilly, VA.  Together with photographer Amber Wilkie, I think we captured their fun day true to form.  I love to showcase how photo and video capture an event, so that prospective couples can see just how different and comprehensive having both photo and video coverage of their day can be.  In that spirit, I hope you enjoy perusing Amber’s gorgeous images and watching the fun video montages we created here at Dolce.  Congrats to the happy couple!

Lindsay & Charles: A Spring Wedding at Sixth & I Synagogue and Hotel Monaco (incl. video)

We always love working with Sara Bauleke of Bella Notte and Bill and Anne of Holland Photo Arts, but to add to the sweetness, it can’t get any better than a perfect spring day, a glowing couple, gorgeous ceremony location and fabulous downtown hotel oozing with style and sophistication.  If you didn’t think Youthful Cheer could mix with Downtown Flair, think again!  These stunning photos and video highlight reel showcase just that, and also show you what a great compliment photo and video can be for any happy couple.  Congrats to the stars of this show, Lindsay & Charles, mazel tov!

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And here’s the finale Highlight Reel we created for them, which recaps the whole day from start to finish!

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Kudos to the vendors who created this gorgeous day!  The Team:

Ceremony venue: Sixth & I Synagogue
Reception venue and catering: Hotel Monaco DC
Planner: Sara of Bella Notte
Cake artist: Fluffy Thoughts Cakes
Ceremony musicians: Cherry Blossom String Quartet
Band:  Ground Control
Lighting: John Farr Lighting

Photo: Holland Photo Arts

Make-up: Leah McKay
Hair: Rudy Rodriguez
Gown: Paloma Blanca

Farm Fresh Wedding: Leslie & Sean

Every once in a while, a wedding charms you and blows your mind away.  You fall in love with the couple, you like everything about their choices, their personalities, their family and friends.  You feel a connection that is awkward when you see them again: you act like you’re seeing your long lost friends and they don’t recognize you.  Embarrassing!  😉  Anypoos, all of us at Dolce feel this way about Leslie & Shawn, who married last May. We hope you enjoy watching these samples from their film and that this spring wedding on a farm, loaded with personal details, inspires you while you plan your own wedding!

and while that was fun as an intro – here’s the finale highlight reel (which recaps the whole day from start to finish and includes some of the footage you saw above, and many new shots too).  I couldn’t decide which to post, what can I say?!

Kate & Josh: A Wedding at Congressional Country Club

We have been shooting at Congressional Country Club for many years and always love working there!   Aside from hosting three U.S. Opens and a PGA Championship, the gorgeous facilities and sprawling grounds have also embraced many a couple for whom we filmed their special day.   It’s an honor for us to film at a site that has seen many of our nation’s most distinguished politicians discuss policy on its fairways and greens since it was first opened in 1924.  On Kate & Josh’s big day this past June 25, we captured the event together with Andrea Jacobson from The Observatory.   We love working with Andrea and her team and we highly recommend T.O. to prospective couples!  Please enjoy a glimpse of this special site and sweet couple in these photos Andrea has shared with us.

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Beth & Peter’s Meridian House Wedding in DC

Bill and Anne Holland of Holland Photo Arts just sent me these gorgeous photos of the event we filmed with them a couple of weekends ago.  We had such a wonderful time filming Beth & Peter’s beautiful Meridian House wedding and it is a pleasure to share these teaser images with you all!

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And here are some video samples…

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A Dolce Real Wedding: Cynthia & Andrew

This montage turned our super nostalgic for 2 reasons: 1) the bride chose Stand By Me for the music and 2) she’s getting ready at her family home and in her childhood bedroom.  I love this!  My fave shots include her toes as she’s putting her dress on, and the peek-a-boo shot of her at her bedroom window.

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Say Yes to an Eco-Dress! Video editorial of Chris Kole’s new Fireflies collection for The Cotton Bride.

If you’re into dresses, fashion or anything Green, this is something you won’t want to miss!   Check out the newest organic gowns, as shown at Eco-Beautiful Weddings magazine’s anniversary party in DC a few weeks ago. I used my point-and-shoot camera in video mode, so please don’t judge the video quality as representative of one of our wedding films. 🙂  If it’s not playing for you, click on the HD icon in the upper right of the video. For more about Chris Kole’s collection, click here.

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Music for Processionals & Recessionals

Now that Dolce has filmed over a thousand weddings, I feel like I’m qualified to talk on wedding-related topics with some degree of authority.  The truth is, no matter how unique you’re hoping your wedding will be, there’s some constancy from one wedding to the next and we can graciously chalk that up to tradition.  Being a nostalgic kind of person, I love tradition!  But it’s also fun to be creative and to update tradition.  Along those lines, I have something to say about music for processionals and recessionals.  How about, instead of the ole’ standby (string quartet), you try out an acoustic guitar?  Check out this demo video to see if it strikes a chord with you:

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Music by Olivera’s.  Guitarist Brian Litz is playing the Allegro Maestoso from Handel’s Water Music orchestral suite.

A Dolce Real Wedding – Carolyn and John in DC

Carolyn and John were married at St. Augustine’s this past July.  Their reception was at the National Geographic Society and their coordinator was Kawania Wooten of Howerton Wooten Events.  I love the chalkboard signs for the guests to fill out and the cupcakes with the mini-cake on top.  I also love the song they chose for this montage: The Love of Your Life by Allison Sattinger.

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A Dolce Real Wedding: Andrew & Clarisse’s May Wedding at The Red Fox Inn

For all you couples planning Spring weddings, here is a beautiful example of an outdoor wedding at a countryside Inn. Andrew & Clarisse chose our Little Black Dress package.   You can see it was a breezy day and their music selection really compliments the sound of the wind.  I love it!    To learn more about the Inn, click here:  The Red Fox Inn

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