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Shawn {and} Sarah from Northernlight Filmworks on Vimeo.

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This film represents a lot of why we are passionate about what we do. Shawn and Sarah have been together, dating back years. Each wedding we film, we understand that the framework of a wedding day is mostly the same. But within that framework, we look for nuances and personalities and stories that help shape the identity of the couple, the family and their friends. What we see and hear on the wedding day is only a very small fraction of the couple’s lives but although it’s a snippet of time, it is one of the most important times of their lives.

As we documented some of Sarah getting ready, we talked very casually about their relationship and learned about a letter that Shawn had wrote many years ago, long before the thought of marriage. I asked Sarah to get the letter and had her read a little of what that letter said. She had decided she was going to read this letter that Shawn wrote during her speech at the reception. Loved the heartfelt speech Sarah’s Dad gave. We really enjoyed spending this time with Shawn and Sarah and the wedding was beautiful.

We enjoyed working with Janie with Alanna Photography

Dani {+} Dan from Northernlight Filmworks on Vimeo.

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Wow…what a fun couple this was. We really enjoyed working with Dan and Dani. The wedding was at St. Jude Catholic Church and the reception was held at the Indiana State Museum. We loved the energy of all of their friends, it made it so much fun. We tried something new on this to see how it would work. We gave Dan’s brother Bob one of our small cameras to document some of the behind the scenes things. You will see a small excerpt of the footage in this highlight. The “un-censored video was so funny”. We will definitely do this again. That camera is now affectionately referred to as the “Bob Cam”. Dan and Dani will get a full chapter with just that footage.

We enjoyed working with one of our favorites and good friends Amanda and Kyle Wilcher with Amanda Wilcher Photgraphers. They captured some amazing images that day.

Thanks to Dan and Dani, it was an adventure

It’s been a little over a year since Whitney and I became husband and wife and it has been the greatest year yet. Looking back on our first year as a married couple has brought back so many memories. Since then we have made some changes in careers and many changes to our house in Fishers. I have decided to spring into the wedding industry and coordinate weddings as well as work part time as a teacher. Whitney has made many updates to the inside of our home including an outdoor oasis. We enjoy many things together and especially playing with our pups Lucy and Lacy. This first year as newlyweds has been a blast and we couldn’t have asked for more! It has flown by and it reminds us to take time to look back and remember all those moments in life that go by so quickly.

As we approached our first year anniversary, we also knew how much fun it would be to look back at our wedding film produced by John and Jennifer of Northernlight Filmworks. It brought back even more great memories of our wedding day. We just love bringing it out every now and again to remind ourselves of what a great day it was. Having them capture every moment with family and friends was the best thing we could have decided to do. We always know we will have this film to watch for years to come! We can’t thank John and Jennifer enough for the amazing work they put together for us!

Whitney & Randi

Doug {and} Jenny from Northernlight Filmworks on Vimeo.

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This is one memorable couple. We enjoyed getting to know Jenny and Doug and really understanding the closeness that they share. This wedding reminded us of the importance of family and this was quite evident for each side of their respective families. The wedding ceremony was absolutely beautiful. The intro music to this video is actually from the choir that sang at the church. There is quite a back story to how they got the choir to sing for their wedding, which made it all that more important to both Doug and Jenny. We were honored to be able to capture this important time in their lives. And thank you Doug and Jenny for the gift certificate to Bub’s! We are hooked!

We enjoyed filming this wedding with photographer Megan Grandi, who does amazing work. Take some time and look at the images from the wedding HERE

Brandon {and} Jamie from Northernlight Filmworks on Vimeo.

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This was a wedding we filmed in Carmel, IN. We really enjoyed shooting this one. While I was shooting I kept thinking that Jamie reminded me of someone and it wasn’t until I was outside with her getting some shots and it hit me that she had a striking resemblance to Eva Longoria. We worked with Joni Streit Photography and had such a great time working with her.

Afton {and} Joe from Northernlight Filmworks on Vimeo.

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This was a wedding we filmed in Indianapolis, IN. The wedding was at Geist Christian Church. The ceremony was beautiful and it was very apparent that Afton and her Father have a great Father / Daughter relationship. The anticipation of walking down the aisle with his daughter, made us wonder what was going through his mind. Afton and Joe have quite a story of how they met and the romance involved a long distance relationship. We believe that every single wedding has a distinct story and personality and this wedding involved a story of fate and faith. Just goes to show you that if you want to make a long distance relationship, it certainly can be done, but it takes work. But Joe and Afton remind us that if you love someone, it is work that is well worth the effort.

The reception was held at the Skyline Club, which is the same location where Joe proposed to Afton. We worked with Ardent Stills Photography.

Thanks Afton and Joe!
John and Jen

Bekah + Gino from Northernlight Filmworks on Vimeo.

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This was a wedding we filmed in Crawfordsville, Indiana and was one we were looking forward to. While Bekah was getting ready, I noticed what appeared to be vintage hats. Bekah spent some time finding these hats and they are authentic vintage hats. Part of the day Bekah and the girls got ready at her childhood home and we really love this because it allows us to look at family pictures and little things around the home that mean something to the Bride or Groom. As you watch this, we included a shot of a music instrument because Bekah and her family are so talented. Bekah has a beautiful voice. If you remember Luke Menard from American Idol, well that’s her brother. We can always gauge the closeness of the family by the speeches and we could tell there was an incredible bond on both Gino and Bekah’s sides of the family.

The wedding ceremony was more than a ceremony, it was an experience. Gino was surprised by a song that Bekah sang to him, which caught him a little off guard.

We enjoyed working with Brock and Stefanie Childs with SB Childs Photography…..it’s always a fun time. Check out the images they captured HERE

Jim Cerone was the DJ and as always, he kept the event alive and energized. Was great working with him as well. Jim has a little cameo appearance in this film.

John and Jennifer

Brent {+} Megan from Northernlight Filmworks on Vimeo.

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We enjoyed getting to know Brent and Megan and their wedding was beautiful. We spent some time prior to the wedding getting some footage of the engraving of their rings and we also were able to capture their final dance lesson prior to the wedding day. Brent and Megan wrote their own vows, which we love. Megan’s father plays in a band and he sang to her for their father daughter dance. The wedding was at the Mavris Arts and Event Center, which is one of our favorite places to shoot. We also worked with Photographer, Danny Iskandar

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Maggie [+] Hunter from Northernlight Filmworks on Vimeo.

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A little backstory on this one. We were contacted last year by one of our former Brides, Brittany. We had filmed her wedding at the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, CO. Brittany sent us a message and said “hey just wanted to let you know that I referred a friend to you to film her wedding, her name is Maggie.” We thanked Brittany and told her we would let her know if Maggie contacted us. Later that day, we received an inquiry through our website and the message said that Brittany had referred her to us and she really liked our work and wanted to meet with us. As usual we read through the particulars of the date, location, etc. we then happened to notice that the last name of Hilligoss. Could this be the Maggie Hilligoss we know? John hadn’t seen Maggie for years….but how many Maggie Hilligoss’s could there be in this world? We wrote her back and told her that we were available and told her that John thought he was related to her. John’s Dad and her Dad are cousins. Lots of memories with the Hilligoss family when John was little. Wow! small world. Maggie immediately wrote back and confirmed what John had suspected.

This was a beautiful wedding and we had perfect weather. Everything from the location at Woodstock Country Club to the flowers, cake and overall decor. This wedding rocked! Maggie and Hunter are such a perfect fit for each other. John went to shoot some of the guys getting ready and as he walked out poolside, the Groom and the Groomsmen were in a circle talking. They started to sing and John was blown away by how good these guys were. He filmed them and later found out they were with the group called the Buffoons. A very talented group and I encourage you to check them out. To learn more about this group and their history go HERE.

We really enjoyed experiencing this wedding, it is close to our heart and it will always be a great memory for us.

We enjoyed once again working with Jennifer Driscoll. You have to check out the amazing images, Jennifer and Jordyn captured that day. To view go HERE: Jennifer Driscoll Blog

Eric & Bridget Save the Date from Northernlight Filmworks on Vimeo.

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This was a fun little engagement shoot we did with Kevin and Alicia Monahan with Kevin Monahan Photography. It’s always a collaborative effort when we shoot with Kevin and Alicia. We spent all of our time on the campus of Notre Dame. Eric graduated from Notre Dame and Bridget was obtaining her Masters Degree there. We love shooting at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at Notre Dame. It’s such a beautiful church. We are always amazed at the architecture and just how warm and colorful it is inside. Walking around campus, you can’t help but feel all the history this University holds.

We are looking forward to their wedding this summer and will be producing a Same Day Edit for them to be shown at the reception.

These little engagement videos are a fun way to get your guests excited about the wedding day and can also be used as a gentle reminder to get the RSVP’s in.