Idris + Shawyntee // The Biltmore Estate Wedding

I remember the day like it was yesterday! Idris called to ask of my availability for a June 8th wedding at the Biltmore Estate in beautiful Asheville NC! Obviously, I was excited since this would be my first wedding at the Biltmore. When you love what you do as much as I do, filming at a venue with a never-ending beautiful backdrop will always top the list on your favorite places to shoot a wedding. Add a gorgeous couple that treats you like family and there you go! Instant awesome sauce!!!

It all came together perfectly! I'd been in touch with Idris several times before their wedding to discuss their schedule to make sure I had everything in order!  I was to the moon excited! And slightly nervous too! Not anything wedding related but more so nervous with the Biltmore being a huge tourist attraction!

For me... I love meeting with each and every couple so they'll know that I lreally like to make every wedding movie very personal. So I arranged myself a hotel and went up for the rehearsal so I could meet this fabulous couple!

As soon as everyone began to arrive I was greeted to great big ole hugs! Talk about making me melt! Gah! I was on cloud 9!!!

The next day... I was so fired up to capture as much as possible about the Biltmore and everything else pertaining to their wedding... I just had to take a minute every now and then to stop and take in the moment. I'm a big bucket list kinda person. From big things to small crazy things and filming at the Biltmore was one of them!

I can't even put into words how to describe the whole day. After the ceremony,  which was in the walled gardens, the photographers and myself walked up to the house for some photos and video. And oh sweet mercy... we had the place all to ourselves. It was so majestic!

I must say, Idris & Shawyntee... you guys are AMAZING! I'm so thankful that you chose Brian Bunn Films to capture your most special day! It was with great honor!!!

Check out their highlight trailer! When Idris saw his bride for the first time, it was probably one of the most powerful moments of the day! Just watch...  you'll see!!!

 

Brakefield at Riverwalk Wedding :: Maggie + Jeff

I think we laughed more than anything but who says you can't laugh and have a good time at your wedding! Holy smokies what a day. As soon as I arrived at the hotel for the make up session, I could tell we were going to be laughing a lot! 

My buddy ole pals Dianne and Todd Personett were working their magic and we were able to knock out nearly every photo Jeff and Maggie wanted before their ceremony. Even did a first look. We were rolling like 18 wheelers! 

I'm so grateful to Jeff and Maggie for trusting in Brian Bunn Films to film their gorgeous and fun filled wedding! 

Duke Mansion Wedding :: Whitney + Mike

There were so many great things that happened at Whitney and Mikes wedding that I'd have to stop and start making a bullet list. Which is another reason I love to grab a few of these movie stills so you'll see the beauty instead of reading about it.

The whole day was full of emotion! Whitney and Mike wrote their own vows and I really don't think there was a dry eye to be found! Also, Whitney's grandmother was not able to make the wedding, and as a personal request, we all decided to get together right before their reception introductions and give a quick "wish you were here" and "we love you" surprise shout out to her grandmother, who would be getting a DVD all to herself.

It was one of the greatest things ever, let me tell ya! To Whitney and Mike, I'm beyond grateful you trusted in Brian Bunn Films for your wedding movie!

Raffaldini Vineyards :: Susan + Josh

Talk about being honored to be a part of a wedding day! Got the call on Wednesday for a wedding on Friday. Oh yeah... Friday 2 days later.

On a more funny note, I think I expected Susan to be in a little bit of shock from last minute vendor reservations but everything was all cool. I don't mind last minute decisions at all. I believe every couple should have video of their wedding day.

It was not the typical all day style of wedding but it was every bit of beautiful! We arrived and shot everything from beginning to end! Susan and Josh had a real cozy wedding at the gorgeous Raffaldini Vineyards and had the most awesome Melissa Lynn Hunt as their photographer!

I am so very proud to have been a part of this wedding and thankful that Susan and Josh put their trust in Brian Bunn Films to capture their day.


Check out a few freeze frames from their wedding movie!