Park Cities Baptist | "Love Like Wine" Laura + John

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Laura & John met by chance, despite how many years their friends had been trying to get them together.  They are both people who don't proceed in life without a clear vision for what lies ahead, and inevitably, they knew almost immediately that they were going to be drawn toward each other forever.  The overwhelming support for this relationship from such a large community of friends and family is one of our favorite things to see, and at this wedding, they had it in abundance.

We are sharing with you our favorite moments from their full wedding film--moments of tenderness, and moments of sheer joy.  With stunning performances from their friends at their wedding, and the live band at the reception, Laura & John's wedding will not soon be forgotten by those who had the pleasure to attend.

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It was truly a red-carpet worthy Dallas wedding video, and it's time to pass out awards.

Laura and John have quite a story, and their wedding guests were more than happy to contribute to telling that story at the rehearsal dinner.  Each guest had their own little bit and piece, and woven together, we found these stories to serve as a wonderful narrative thread throughout their wedding video.

So we have to thank everyone involved at the rehearsal dinner for playing their part in this wedding film.  It wouldn't be quite the same without you!  If you gave a rehearsal dinner toast, you get the first award.

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 John's parents had this handkerchief embroidered for Laura with a message of their love plus her new monogram & the wedding date. What a kind present to receive from your in-laws on your wedding day--especially thoughtful for the embroidery to be a "something blue" for a bride to carry.

The 2nd award goes to Dallas Event Planners DFW Events for keeping the trains running on time.  There were a lot of moving parts to make this wedding take place, and Mary Frances Hurt, Anna Staples, and many more executed the plan to perfection.

The Grammy Award goes to Think Big and the Bulletproof Brass band.  They keep getting better year after year. Every band member could have their own solo gig where they are the featured performer, but they come together to form this supergroup that knows how to keep a party going.

Let me take a moment to praise Union Station as a wedding venue.  The (Wolfgang Puck) catering is top notch, the facilities are gorgeous, and the staff knows how to get keep you fed and watered all night long.

Park Cities Baptist Church is also gorgeous--roman columns, hand-painted scripture on the vaulted ceilings, crystal chandeliers, and stained glass.  It also has a nice wide stage to accommodate larger wedding parties.

And last but not least, thank you to John and Laura.  You represent the ideals that we hope to have in every client.  While we may document your story, you are the ones that make us look good!

If this documentary inspires you to choose a Dallas Wedding Videographer, then we would be more than happy to serve your wedding videography needs.

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 Laura, the bride, sent this card to John on the wedding day with the exact locations on earth where they were born and where they met, and on the other side it had the location where they got married.

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White floral Wreaths on the church doors with buttercream ribbons, by DFW events      

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San Antonio Wedding Reception | "Until the Final Flicker of Life's Embers" - Cara & Josh

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Enjoy the final scenes from Cara & Josh's film of their spring 2011 wedding, full of burlap, lace, handmade tortillas, twinkling stars, and lively dancing.

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We do love shooting San Antonio wedding videos.  There's just something about a San Antonio wedding. In Texas, if Dallas is known for being formal, and Austin for being funky, then San Antonio is known for being spirited.san antonio alamo heights wedding video pic 01 ring pillow

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Cara and Josh, thank you for having Mason Jar Films as your wedding videographer team.  We trust that the spirit of San Antonio will shine forth in your wedding video.

p.s. All Texas weddings, no matter the location, are great!

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Ceremony: Alamo Heights Presbyterian
Photographer: David Sixt
Reception Entertainment: Blind Date
Rehearsal Dinner: Paloma Blanca Mexican Cuisine

Hyatt Lost Pines Resort Wedding | "How do you hold a moonbeam in your hand?" Claire & Ben, the full film


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Sometimes I only come to know clients through the moments that transpire in their wedding videos.  Like most of you reading this post, I have never met Claire or Ben.  While Kourtney and Chance were shooting their wedding, I was in San Antonio doing the same for Cara and Josh.

We handled all of the business details online and through the postal service, and I'm not even sure that we talked on the phone.    When I have out-of-town couples that I might not meet until the wedding date, I like to speculate about their story, their personalities, and how they look - and while I may miss the mark on many of those details, one thing I do know is this - events are going to unfold in the most beautiful manner, and we will begin to understand who this couple is through the people and the words that occur throughout the day.

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There are so many moments in this wedding video that stick out to me, from the toast that Claire's father gives, to the intimate moments with grandparents, to Ben's confidence in who Claire is to him and how much he prizes being with her.  While I was not able to attend their wedding, like those that will view this wedding film 150 years from now, I feel like I know a little bit about what this couple is about: a loyalty to family and to friends that knows no limit.

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Claire and Ben, thanks for choosing Mason Jar Films above all others to be your Austin wedding videographer for the day and thanks for showing us who you are.  We trust that this carefully crafted wedding video will bring you back to the people and the moments that represent what your life is all about.

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Event Design & Execution: CLINK: Aimee Capra, Gina Whittington, Courtney Nielson, and Thomas Sandlin
Venue: Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort
Lighting: Ilios
Photography: Vanessa Escobedo Barba
Reception Entertainment: The Drywater Band
Florist: Mandarin Flower Company
Rentals and Linens: Marquee Rents
Cakes: Elegant Cakery