April 07, 2008

Diane George - Covenant Weddings

Diane George is the Owner and Senior Consultant of the popular D.C-area based company Covenant Weddings. A member of the Association of Bridal Consultants and winner of the 2006 A-List award for "Best Wedding Planner", Diane and her talented team have been the creative force behind weddings and events in the metropolitan area since 1986. Video Express has had the pleasure of videoing numerous projects with Covenant Weddings, including Donnie Simpson's (WPGC 95.5) $140,000 Wedding Wish Giveaway in 2007.

Diane and her group of planners always do a fabulous job. They are professional, pleasant, and willing to make everyone's day enjoyable, whether you are a working vendor or the one walking down the aisle. Events run smoothly, look beautiful, and leave a lasting impression. Take a look at Toni & Anton's video below as an example. Diane coordinated their August 25, 2007 nuptials at Newton White Mansion in Mitchellville, Maryland. Jeanette was their videographer.

Please note that the default size of the video player is designed to provide the best possible viewing quality. Full screen viewing is not recommended. To view our footage in full broadcast quality, please contact the main studio in Silver Spring.

Toni & Anton ~ Newton White Mansion from Video Express on Vimeo.

Sara and Brad - November 24, 2007 - University of Maryland College Park

Sara and Brad were married Thanksgiving weekend of 2007 at the University of Maryland Memorial Chapel with the reception following at the University of Maryland University College Inn and Conference Center (by Marriott). Video Express videos weddings at UMD at least a few times every season; our studio is close to campus and the chapel is a popular ceremony spot for College Park alumni, faculty, staff, and family. It is a beautiful church that looks great on video and welcomes ceremonies of all religious beliefs. The Inn and Conference Center does a wonderful job with receptions and is convenient to the chapel.

Tom did a great job capturing all of Sara and Brad's special moments. The weather was a little cold, but the sunshine made up for it on video! You can view their slow motion summary below. Sara and Brad are (surprisingly) the first couple to ever select the piano theme from the sweet movie Love Actually as one of the songs for their video and it worked beautifully. Paired with My Wish by Rascal Flatts, the clip is both visually and emotionally moving. Enjoy!

March 21, 2008

Carol Turner & Avi Klein - March 1, 2008 - National Press Club

Video Express was honored to video the wedding of Carol Turner and Avi Klein, married March 1, 2008, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Carol is a line producer for shows like "Dance War" on ABC and multiple comedy and music specials for HBO. The couples' wedding was profiled in the March 9 2008 edition New York Times (read the full article here) and primarily focused on how Carol and Avi met and became engaged. Mark Bargeski, owner and founder of Video Express, was their videographer. He can be seen in action in the photo below, getting great footage of Avi being lifted into the air during the traditional dance of the Hora.



Carol and Avi also learned a choreographed routine for their first dance, something that is becoming a popular trend at wedding receptions. Check out the clip below! Think they got advice from Carol's colleagues Bruno and Carrie Ann beforehand?


Carol & Avi ~ First Dance from Video Express on Vimeo.

Photo Credit: New York Times

May 17th no longer available for video

Video Express no longer has availability Saturday, May 17 2008. We can not accept any further contracts for this date and are looking forward to a spring Saturday fully booked with weddings! We apologize for any inconvenience and wish you the best with the rest of your wedding planning.

March 17, 2008

St Thomas - Crystal Cove - honeymoon spot

When we are not busy videoing weddings we are relaxing on one of the Caribbean’s finest white sand beaches in St Thomas. Read your favorite book on a lounge chair beneath the sea-grape trees, build sand castles, swim and snorkel in the turquoise waters, and refresh your spirits with a frozen drink right from the beach bar. Within minutes, you can explore St. Thomas’ nearby attractions such as Coral World, or indulge in the Caribbean’s best duty-free shopping right in the center of Charlotte Amalie. St Thomas has an endless variety of entertainment and restaurants to choose from, some only steps from your condominium.

Crystal Cove at Sapphire Bay
Located on the east end of St. Thomas, enjoy the windward breezes, the down island views of St John and the British Virgin Islands, and the year round average temperature of 79 degrees. Delight in the beauty, quiet and relaxation of Crystal Cove or venture out for more excitement diving, boating or site seeing.