It didn’t just rain on Orla & Maurice’s wedding day… we actually had a storm!  But that didn’t stop everyone from having a brilliant day.  In fact, not even sister-in-laws being carted off to hospital in the wedding car with labour pains could put a dampener on this day…

It really was a perfect day!!!

I warmed to Orla from the very first moment we spoke on the phone and her bubbly outlook on life is so infectious.  And Maurice, her lucky groom, is an absolute gentleman and mighty craic as well. They are a perfect match.

The couple were married at Fossa Church, Killarney and their reception was held at The Malton - I love this hotel so much that I’m getting married there myself!!! Eimear and all the staff made sure that everything from the service to the food was absolutely first class; simply a great hotel!

Breda Daly was the photographer and I have to say that it was a pleasure to work alongside her for the day.  She is a charming lady and she’s so laid back that couples can’t help but feel at ease around her… a very important consideration when it comes to choosing a photographer/supplier who is going to be around you for large parts of your wedding day!

It poured out of the heavens that October day, a woman almost gave birth in the bride & groom’s wedding car doing 90 to the nearest hospital, and truth be told I was suffering from a minor dose of flu…. But when the first dance was finished and I said my goodbyes to these lovely people, I took a moment to reflect on what a fabulous day I was privileged to share in… and what an amazing job I have!

A perfect day, indeed.

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velvetine studios produce a select amount of wedding video in kerry and wedding video in ireland. our dates do book quickly and 2010 is already filling fast so call now to enquire about your date!

My good friend Roger Overall took this picture of me while I was telling him about my crusade to change the face of Irish wedding video.

Six months or so further down the road it looks like I’m finally making an impact with my wedding films for modern young couples.  Not only have I been lucky enough to film weddings throughout Ireland but I’ve also told Wedding Stories in the UK, Crete, and I’ve even filmed in the USA.

Now, it seems that Velvetine Studios has a huge fan base in Sweden!

To be honest, this TV campaign about our unique approach to wedding video has come as a huge surprise to us but the great thing about this international exposure is that people are finally waking up to the fact that there is a new breed of wedding film available to today’s young couples.

Contact us by phone on 00353667119980 or email us if you are looking for a meaningful wedding film to remember the biggest day of your life with!

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Please watch the video advert below. Enjoy!

Stay tuned here at the blog for a sneak peek at a beautiful wedding that we were lucky enough to cover in Killarney last October.  Filmed at Fossa Church and The Malton, this wedding had some fantastic musicians, suppliers, venue locations… and one of the nicest couples you could ever meet, Maurice and Orla.

“Anyone can give you a wedding video… Only we can tell your Wedding Story!” - Maurice O’Carroll, Velvetine Studios, Tralee, Co. Kerry

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Michelle & Owen were married at Honan Chapel and their reception was held at the stunning Fota Island Resort where Enchanted Occasions did a magical job with their keen eye for detail and beautiful arrangements.  Abbeyfeale Flowers took care of all the floral displays and I must say that they out did themselves from the button holes to table candelabras.  Philip Daly - who I really enjoy working with - was busy capturing the photographs of the event and setting the wedding party at ease with his usual charm and humour.  The guests were also treated to the best of food, champagne, entertainment galore with a gutairist, characaturist, and the EightySomething band.

But, the most important thing behind all the pretty flowers and beautiful lights was a great couple who have been love for over eight years and Velvetine Studios would like to thank Michelle & Owen for having us as part of their wedding day!

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Here’s a blast from the past that I found an old hard drive from the days when High Definition seemed like a faraway dream.  It’s a clip that I shot in 2007 single-handed in a Crete niteclub called The Matrix.  I was out there filming a wedding video for Damien Greer who is the drummer for a well known Tralee band called Midnite Cafe.  Cafe are a great wedding band but these guys have played with legends and I can name Jimmy Page off the top of my head and they have supported Rod Stewart in concert.  To say that I was delighted to be asked out to Crete to film a wedding is an understatement and I had a fantastic week in the sun.

A few nights after the wedding Midnite Cafe played a gig in The Matrix and I grabbed the following live set with the very limited equipment that I had to hand at the time.  Hope you enjoy the live music video and if you’re looking for a good wedding band who can appeal to all tastes then why not give the guys a call on 086 861 2528 or email midnitecafeband@hotmail.com Telephone: 086 8612528

Elaine and I have moved our wedding date from July to the new date of Oct 22nd.  It has been difficult trying to fit in all our vendors and what not but the good news for you is that Velvetine Studios now have available dates in July and August!

So, if you’re looking for more than just a wedding video to remember your big day by, then give us a call now or email info@velvetinestudios.com for more information about our exciting, modern films.  Dates do book very quickly and we have nearly met our 2010 quota already so get in touch as early as possible to avoid any disappointment.

I met Therese and John many moons ago over a cup of tea in Ballygarry House and I was delighted when they decided to have me look after their wedding video… And, like all of our couples, they wanted more than just a wedding video so we filmed their Wedding Story.

I got lost looking for John’s house on the morning of the wedding and ended up in Adare.  Thankfully, I always give myself plenty of time to spare and I finally found my way to John’s place.  We also filmed Therese and the girls getting ready that morning and one of the perks about this wedding was that the church was literally next door to the bride’s house… If it weren’t for the stunning dress I’m pretty sure she could have just hopped over the wall and down the aisle to her groom.

Riona Mac Monagle is a very popular photographer in Kerry - and for good reason! - but strangely enough, Therese and John’s wedding was my first time working with her and it was a pleasure.  Riona is a fun person and the type of photographer who won’t keep you away from your guests all day.  I was very impressed with her work ethic - and she’s great craic - and I can highly recommend her to anyone enquiring about wedding photography.

The reception was held at Ballygarry House Hotel which looked as magical as always and, despite an electrical blackout all over Tralee, Padraig and his brilliant staff carried off this wedding without a single hitch.  I can never say enough about this fantastic wedding venue and I only hope the snippets in the wedding film below do some justice to the beauty and service of the place.

So, Therese and John, here’s your Teaser… And thanks for having me!!!

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And here’s a couple of candid “photographs” which we grabbed from live video footage of some very important moments.

Seems like only yesterday when I travelled down to Crosshaven for the baptism of little Finn and the wedding of his parents, Ger & Sinead.  It was a beautiful weekend and all the fond memories came flooding back when I started editing this Wedding Story.

Father Sean Conlon - Sinead’s uncle - officiated at both ceremonies and I enjoyed his company very much.  It’s a pity for me that he’s based in Derry because I’d happily film at a wedding every week if I had the chance.  An absolute gent and both his ceremonies were beautiful.  Sinead and Ger are the type of couple that one can’t help but take an immediate liking to… and the same can be said for all their families and friends; wonderful people!

Ger Mac was taking care of the photography and it was a welcome opportunity for me to catch up with him having worked together on a couple of occasions in the past.

Filming at Bunnyconnellan was a first for me but I have to give them a special mention for the first class service and stunning scenery; top marks!  I was also very impressed with Sinead’s cake - easily one of my favourites from 2009 - which was made by Ali@Milis Anyway, enough from me; let’s watch their wedding story teaser below. Enjoy!

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It’s only a matter of time before photographers and videographers have the technology to capture pictures & video from the one camera in the very same moment.  The lines are beginning to blur already and because Velvetine Studios always position ourselves at the forefront of wedding filmmaking, we hope to have an exciting new “stills & film” package for our clients in the near future.

Here’s an example of what one can expect: below is a wedding/baptism that we filmed for one of the nicest - and coolest! - families we met in 2009.  We are about to start working on their Wedding Story and all the “photographs” are simply candid frame grabs from the HD video footage of their event.

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Above: Little Finn in Sinead’s arms being baptised by Fr. Sean Conlon

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Posing for a picture:  Ger and his best men, Robin and Frank

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There’s always one straggler: Tom getting some last minute help with his tie

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Above:  Lara, Michael, Sinead and Fiona before they enter the church

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Here Comes The Bride: Sinead and her Dad walk the aisle at both the rehearsals and the wedding day

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Above: Ger and Sinead exchanging vows

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Above: Ger and Sinead lighting The Unity Candle

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Reception: London Boys having the craic at Bunnyconnellan

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Party Time:  Ger, Sinead and Finn arriving at Bunnyconnellan for their wedding reception

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Easily one of the best cakes for Velvetine Studios in 2009!!!

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Stay tuned here to see how Ger, Sinead & Finn’s Blog Teaser turns out (and you can see how the “stills” above translate into motion picture film) … it’s promising to be a real cracker!!!

Eric & Eileen decided to settle on our “Documentary Film” package for their beautiful wedding day.  Normally, our web teasers are reserved for Wedding Story but this couple made a huge impression on me and when they told me that they are leaving for Australia in the new year, I decided to put together this little clip for them.

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Velvetine Studios want to wish a Happy Christmas to all our fantastic couples and blog readers who helped to make 2009 a great year… and it’s not even over yet!

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This little clip isn’t even remotely related to wedding video but nevertheless, you’ve just got to love this YouTube video I came across. Check it out

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