Lori & Jack at The Olmsted - A Perfect Fall Wedding in Kentucky

Oh how plans change.  From the first time we met with Lori and Jack to the day of the wedding we went from a temple to The Olmsted.  It's funny how when brides book ICVideo for their wedding Cinematography in Kentucky that things change.  Sometimes it's the colors of the day, maybe a bridesmaid or groomsman, and sometimes even a venue.  For our final meeting before the big day we met and I always ask the same question to start.  "So where and what time is the wedding?"                     .An Autumn wedding at The Omsted. Another perfect Kentucky wedding by ICVideo.

So let's think about this.  You've trusted and paid someone likely thousands of dollars for a service on your wedding day.... and they don't know where or when.  90% of the time we get a comical look and the exact time and location matches to our notes, the contract, emails, and our memory.  But those 10% that don't, boy are we glad we asked.  Now Jack and Lori let us know beforehand that the venue had changed, but I still asked at our final meeting just a few days before.  The Olmsted, not The Temple, just making sure:)

We had a great time with Jack and Lori.  Fun loving people that had a smile for every step they took that day.  We were able to work with one of our favorite photographers, Robert Burge of Robert Burge Photography (view his website here).  If you happen to look at his blog the last two weddings he has posted were worked with ICVideo as well.  Rburge.com is definitely a great place to go and look for inspiration.

Filming for the day started about an hour and a half before the ceremony and we were able to get some gorgeous shots of The Olmsted.  It's a very short time of year that we have such perfect colors to film. We love to take the time to set the stage for the day with how the day "felt".  It was also warm enough that everyone was able to go out and capture some shots pretty much throughout the day before and after the ceremony.

We've done many weddings at The Olmsted and one of the biggest questions we get is how was the set-up?  Where was the ceremony, how did they flip the rooms, and what do you think?  This one had the ceremony in the center, cocktail to the left (facing the fireplace), dinner on the right (which was hidden until the curtains were opened, and back to the left for the key reception events.  If you're wondering how your wedding should be, I only have one answer.  Go with whatever Jeri says.  If you book The Olmsted, Jeri is a masterful orchestrator of how your day will unfold.  With her previous tenure at the Brown Hotel for years, she's the perfect answer for how your day should go.

As the day progressed we captured many, many great moments and when we got to the reception Entertainment Essentials was the perfect crew for the job.  Lori and Jack were light on on their feet and music and lighting were perfect accents.  Eric and his team always please.  You can visit their Facebook page here.

Enjoy the video.

Chris and Nicole at Graceland Baptist and The Olmsted for a Kentucky Winter Wedding

I can't remember the first time we met Chris' parents.  It was at a bridal show with hundreds of brides and hundreds of people.  The fact is that at a wedding show, though the exact time and date may not stand out, we can still have meaningful introductions with prospective brides and groom and in this case their families.  What I do remember is when we met them again at the Ice House for the Louisville Wedding Association bridal show from winter 2012.  We spoke for a moment about the day and then the hustle and bustle of the evening took over and they walked on looking for other services for the wedding day.  And then I remember towards the end of the show they came back.  It wasn't as busy and I remember speaking to them for 10 or so minutes (which is wonderful to have at a wedding show!) and we clicked.You just know when it happens and it's the greatest feeling in the world.  I think our work speaks for itself, we speak for our values and respect for a wedding day, and our reputation speaks volumes of how we deliver. It was a chance meeting that allowed us to create this for Chris and Nicole.

The greatest thing about this wedding was that you never knew if you were going to hear Nicole laugh or Chris.  They enjoyed the day and had a time with their friends that was wonderful to be around.  Was it cold outside?  Sure.  Was there snow on the ground?  Yup.  Did it matter? Not at all.  From the first look to the Gangnam Style dance at the end of the night it was a good time.

Winter Wedding in Kentucky with Nicole and Chris

Graceland BaptistSouthern Indiana Wedding We had the pleaure of working with Shane and Michelle with Studio E.  We have a great time working Studio E Photography and you can check out their work at their website here.  During the dinner we were all able to sit down and have our 10 minute meal (Usually it's only 6 or so but 10 sounds better) and relax.  By relax I mean work out the logistics and schematic to how we were going to film the formal events and who needed to be where for what.  That's probably the biggest difference between working with a professional vendor and hiring that guy who just got an awesome camera.  A professional knows and plans "what comes next".  Others maybe not so much.  As the night progressed we worked together and the results are the video above and the photos that Shane and Michelle with Studio E will be posting will be more of their spectacular work as well.

The reception at The Olmsted was incredbile.  In part to the fine work, fine MC'ing, and awesome lighting provided by SUP DJ's.  We got to work with Matt of SUP again and during that dinner discusion he kept us all in the loop as to the order of events and timeline.  Once again hiring a professional always pays off.  The spot lights that they provided were the perfect accent for the first dance and key events of the evening.

Thank you Nicole and Chris for letting us be a part of your day.

What a year 2013 is shaping up to be! Evan & Jennifer, Leah and Brian, Jenn + Chris. Get ready Kentucky wedding video!

We are looking forward to an incredible year in 2013.  We have several bookings for May, June, July, August, and October (what happened September????).  Some dates are still available so if you're interested in booking just send us an email or give us a call.  It's always a mix as to what dates we have available. Below are a few of our recent couples or bride and moms.  Our meetings have anyone from a solo bride to talk about the day to 6 or 7 friends and family members.  You bring the people and we'll take the pic!

Oh Jennifer and Bonnie... The wedding video is definitely going to get some smiles.This is Jennifer and Bonnie.  Chris is marrying Jennifer at the Galt House with a Cochran/Archibald wedding (room names) on July 20th.  It's going to be a blast. Every wedding we've done at the Galt House has had an unbelievable style and class.  This one may top the energy charts though!

We have to mention that we are working with eMotion Image on this one.  It's the photography side of Kentucky's premier wedding film service.  Check out this link to some recent work. www.eMotionImageAndVideo.com

Leah and Mindy (Dad was due left :) Going to be an incredible wedding at the Olmsted.Leah and Brian (Mom pictured and dad on the left....Just out of the frame:) are getting married and trying to take the title from a recent wedding we filmed at the Olmsted of the most perfect weather ever.  If you've never enjoyed the long drive into the Masonic Homes off of Frankfort during the Fall, you are missing out on the gorgeous, lush greens, the many, many established trees with turning leaves, and the simply striking facade of the Olmsted.  ICVideo is always looking to get that next perfect shot and I think Leah's wedding may make that happen!  Can't wait to see what ICVideo and the talented photographer Josh Perkins of Redtree Photography create for this family.

How lucky can you be to work with this couple at Cathedral of the Assumption and Muhammad Ali? Very!

Evan and Jennifer...  October can't get here fast enough.  We met on a Friday, and as couples often do, Evan and Jennifer wanted time to think it over.  We don't hold dates, but Evan said he let us know the following week.  Well, Monday came and they stopped by.  {Flash}  This is the look of wonderful decision.  I can't wait to film their wedding (we filmed his bothers three years prior) and set the day to music with ICVideo's own style and approach.  Filming at Cathedral of the Assumption and Muhammad Ali center is defiantly going to push this video to the top of our favorites.  

p.s.  If you come in to sign we take your picture.  You look great just having came from the gym Jennifer! 

We are without question lucky to have so many couples.  Stay tuned for more great videos from recent weddings and best yet... The "pic" from the weddings above.

Ending the year with Chris and Nicole - Graceland Baptist and The Olmsted

This is just a quick post to say thank you to our last wedding of the year.  The cameras were shut-off at around 10:10pm and placed in their bags to rest until our next wedding in January 2013.  I can't really explain how great it was to work with both families.  Chris' mom and dad met us at a couple of shows and I think we all immediately knew that ICVideo was a perfect fit for capturing the day.  The picture below is our trusty Polaroid we use in office.  I couldn't believe how lucky we were that Chris came in wearing his ugly Christmas sweater.  

Nicole and Chris at ICVideo. Ready for the wedding, excited about the video!

The night of the wedding we were lucky enough to grab a second photo (and yes, I brought the Polaroid with us) of them both wearing slightly different attire.  

Some of the other great vendors that made this last wedding of 2012 so enjoyable were Studio E Photography (Shane and Michelle are so creative and easy to work with), Sounds Unlimited Productions (We've worked with SUP on numerous occasions and every time it's a showstopper), and we were able to film at Graceland Baptist in New Albany with the reception at The Olmsted (And as always a special thanks to Jeri and Brenda.  Brenda you will be missed!).  I don't think we could have ended the year any better. 

And to think that we get to start the new year with editing their wedding!  It simply doesn't get any better.

Epic Cake Smash @ The Olmsted - Louisville wedding reception

Epic Cake Smash – The Olmsted.  A Louisville Wedding Video moment…

Whether you're sweet and polite or fun and mischievous, this cake cutting appeals to every couple.  Newlyweds Kaycee and Jeffrey celebrated their Louisville Wedding at The Olmsted in St. Matthews.  The bride and groom carefully cut the first piece of their beautiful wedding cake by Plehn’s Bakery.  At the encouragement of the bride, the best man and maid of honor scooted closer so that wedding photographer Amy Shepherd could capture them in the moment.  The brother and sister of the couple cheered them on to what they thought would be a hilarious cake smash.  On the count of three, Kaycee and Jeffrey wheeled around and smashed the cake into their sibling's faces to become the most surprising cake smash in ICVideo history.  After the uproarious laughter, the party returned to the dance floor to enjoy live music by The Louisville Crashers.  View the preview highlight video here.