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November 24-25, 2011 Naima and Humayun
We were honored to spend Thanksgiving day with the Malik/Arain family again. This was the third daughter whose wedding we have filmed. We are pleased that you enjoy our services enough to ask us back again. Naima and Humayun celebrated their Nikah at the Westfield Marriott in Chantilly, Virginia and celebrated their Walima at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, DC. The wedding was lovely and we enjoyed spending time with you. Congratulation Naima and Humayun!
November 11-12, 2011 Gagan and Bruce
We traveled to Richmond, Virginia to film Gagan and Bruce's wedding. The Sangeet was held at the lovely Culture Center Indie in Chester, Virginia and the Anand Karaj was held at the Sikh Gurdwara in Richmond, Virginia. We enjoyed working with Sunny and Isha from AISM Photography again and we had a wonderful two days with Gagan and Bruce. Your wedding was quite lovely. Best wishes to you both!
November 5, 2011 Kina and Tony
We filmed the Indian side of Kina and Tony's wedding at the BWI Westin Hotel in Linthicum Heights, Maryland. What a wonderful blending of Christian and Indian cultures. Your wedding was beautiful and we were honored to be a part of it. Congratulations, Kina and Tony!
October 22 Connie and Rich
Connie and Rich celebrated their wedding at the Annapolis Maritime Museum in Annapolis, Maryland. What a lovely place for wedding! The weather was perfect and the reception was full of fun with a photo booth, cotton candy machine, and fellowship with friends and family. Thank you, Connie and Rich for sharing your day with us. Congratulations!
October 15 Lesa and Arthur
Lesa and Arthur were married in a lovely mass at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Odenton, Maryland and celebrated their reception at the lovely Waverly Mansion in Marriottsville, Maryland. Thank you, Lesa and Arthur, for allowing us to preserve your special day.
October 7-9, 2011 Sadia and Yousef
Sadia and Yousef's wedding was a stunning experience. We were with them for three days, filming their Haldi, Nikah, and Walima, and we provided a live webcast of their wedding to family around the world. It was our pleasure to share in their special day and to allow family to view the wedding from Pakistan and other places around the world. Congratulation, Sadia and Yousef.
October 1-2, 2011 Malika and Arjun
Malika and Arjun celebrated their wedding at the beautiful Oxon Hill Manor in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Although the weather was rainy and the ceremony had to moved inside, the stunning beauty of the manor and the enthusiasm of the guests made the day one of style and beauty. The reception was held the next day at Martin's West in Baltimore. We were honored to provide a highlights video of the wedding the day before as well as a live feed to allow all the guests to view all the activities of the bride and groom. We filmed in 24 fps to give Malika and Arjun the film-like quality that matched the theme of the reception. It was a truly enjoyable wedding and we were greatly honored to be of service. Thank you, Malika and Arjun, and congratulations!
September 24, 2011 Mehr and Omar
Mehr and Omar celebrated their marriage at the Shahi Grill in Woodlawn, Maryland. We always enjoy filming at the Shahi Grill and we enjoy their wonderful food as much as the guests. Congratulations, Mehr and Omar. We were thrilled to be a part of your wedding.
September 2 and 4, 2011 Keya and Fazle
Keya and Fazle held their holud at the Shahi Grill in Woodlawn, Maryland and held their reception at Martin's West in Baltimore, Maryland. Keya and Fazle were a pleasure to film and we enjoyed spending the Labor Day weekend with them and their families. Thank you Keya and Fazle for allowing us to be a part of your wedding. Congratulations!
August 27, 2011 Celina's Quinceanera
We were honored to be asked to film for the Alvarez family again. This time we filmed Celina's Quinceanera. The ceremony was held at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Dale City, Virginia and the party was held at the Hilton Springfield in Springfield, Virginia. Celina was lovely and everyone had a wonderful time dancing the evening away. Congratulations Celina!
August 6, 2011 Ashley and Daniel
Ashley and Daniel were married at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay in Cambridge, Maryland. The setting was as lovely as the wedding and everyone had a wonderful time. We had the privilege to again work with DJ Steve Moody, who is one of the most energetic and professional DJ's we have work with. Congratulations Ashley and Daniel. Thank you for allowing us share your special day.
July 22 - 24 Alpa and Nirav
The Hindu wedding of Alpa and Nirav was a spectacular multi-day event. We were honored to video the Pithi other religious activities at the Washington Hebrew Congregation in Potomac, Maryland on July 22 and 23. Alpa and Nirav gave a wonderful Welcoming Party at the Washington Hebrew Center of DC on Saturday evening, July 23. The venue was as beautiful as it was elegant. On Sunday, July 24, Nirav arrived in horse-drawn carriage to meet his bride for the wedding ceremony, which was held in the auditorium of the Washington Hebrew Congregation of DC. Working with photographer Michael Clark was a pleasure and we look forward to working with him again in the future. We very much enjoyed the festivities and Alpa and Nirav were a joy to film. Congratulation Alpa and Nirav!
July 15 - 17 Sara and Bilal
We were honored to again be back with the Arain family as Sara wed Bilal. We filmed the Mendhi at their lovely home on Friday, July 15 and joined them again on Sunday, July 17 for the Muslim wedding festivities at the beautifully decorated Westfield Marriott in Chantilly, Virginia. It is a great honor to be asked to return to film another event for a family. Thank you, and best wishes to Sara and Bilal.
July 2-3, 2011 Kunume and Ike
Kunume and Ike's Nigerian Engagement Party was held on July 2 at The Ballroom in Bethesda. We very much enjoyed the festivities of this rich cultural celebration.
Ike and Kunume exchanged wedding vows on July 3 at the lovely Unitarian Church of Rockville and they celebrated their reception at Martin's Crosswinds in Greenbelt. Everyone had a great time at the celebrations. Thank you, Ike and Kunume for allowing us to share your special day.
June 10-11, 2011 Aakshi and Kunal
The Sunset Crest Manor was the location for this glorious Sikh/Hindu wedding. Aakshi was as beautiful as the setting and the wedding was a lovely event. We again had the privilege of working is Isha from AISM photography, since Sunny was co-Master of Ceremonies for the reception. We filmed the Sangeet/Mendhi on Friday while guests danced the evening away. The ceremony was held the next morning on the front lawn of the manor. The reception was beautifully decorated with waterfall, clear tent, and lively DJ lights provided by Red Hot DJ's. Aaskhi and Kunal could not have asked for a more lovely wedding. Congratulations!
May 28-29, 2011 Romi and Captain
We were honored to film Romi and Captain's Sikh wedding at the Singh Sabha Gurdwara in Fairfax, VA and their reception at the FoxChase Manor in Manassas, VA. We had the extreme pleasure to again work side by side with Sunny Manku from AISM Photography. He is a wonderful photographer and a pleasure to work with. We look forward to events where Sunny is the photographer. Event Coordinator Ani Sandhu of Ace of Events smoothly planned every event and made the two day wedding seem effortless. DJ Lucky of Platinum Productions kept the dancers on the floor the entire reception. Congratulations, Romi and Captain. Your wedding was a beautiful start to a new life together!
May 15, 2011 Jessica and Matt
Jessica and Matt were married at the beautiful Celebrations on the Bay in Pasadena, Maryland. The weather held out and allowed a beautiful bayside wedding, where Jessica and Matt exchanged wonderful heartfelt vows in the presence of their friends and family. We moved indoors for the reception and the storms didn't stop the music from rocking and everyone having a wonderful time. Congratulations, Jessica and Matt!
Jessica and Matt were married at the beautiful Celebrations on the Bay in Pasadena, Maryland. The weather held out and allowed a beautiful bayside wedding, where Jessica and Matt exchanged wonderful heartfelt vows in the presence of their friends and family. We moved indoors for the reception and the storms didn't stop the music from rocking and everyone having a wonderful time. Congratulations, Jessica and Matt!
April 29, 2011 Folger McKinsey Elementary School
We were thrilled to produce Folger McKinsey's Talent Show this year. The evening was full of talented students showing parents and friends what they can do. The Grand Finale included all the students singing and dancing to some great tunes by The Black Eyed Peas, Katy Perry, and more.
Mohammed and Sidrah held their Walima reception at the Shahi Grill in Woodlawn, Baltimore, on Saturday. Amidst a rainy day, Mohammed arrived from New York to celebrate his wedding with his new bride, Sidrah. We enjoyed capturing their special day. As usual, the cuisine at the Shahi Grill was excellent and the guests greatly enjoyed the food and family. Congratulations, Mohammed and Sidrah. We wish you the very best!
We began our day early filming Jinkal and Amar's preparations for their Sikh wedding. The ceremony was held at the Guru Gobind Singh Foundation in Rockville, Maryland. After the ceremony, the guests were invited downstairs for lunch and to get a chance to meet the new married couple. We followed Jinkal and Amar to Amar's house for the Doli and traditional welcoming. The reception was held at the Hyatt Regency - Reston Town Center. The decor was quite lovely and the guests enjoyed a wonderful evening. We enjoyed our day with Jinkal and Amar. Congratulations and best wishes to you both!
February 27, 2011 Renaissance Yoga Shoulder and Neck Seminar
Renaissance Yoga presented another in a series of informative workshops today. A packed house was present for this seminar presented by Renaissance Yoga and Dr. Shawn O'Neill. Dr. O'Neill expanded on our knowledge by sharing the clinical and technical aspects of what Yoga students already know. Today's workshop focused on what causes Shoulder and Neck pain and what we can do to strengthen those areas to reduce or eliminate pain. We greatly enjoyed filming today. We will be working closely with Satyam in the next few weeks to determine how to best present the information in this workshop as well as the first workshop, The Back and Anatomy Workshop.
February 25, 2011 Benfield Elementary School Variety Show
Today, we were invited to film Benfield Elementary School's Variety Show. We produced their video last year and were honored to be asked back again this year. The theme of the night was "Firework" and all the acts were wonderful. The students had worked hard on their acts and it showed! Great job to all the Benfield Elementary School students!
February 17, 2011 Marley Middle School
Today we were filming at Marley Middle School to produce a motivational music video for the student body as they prepare for the Maryland State Assessment. Music videos are one of our favorite types of videos to produce. We enjoy the creative process and motivational music videos are upbeat and fun to watch (and create!)
February 4-5, 2011 Zeeshan and Mariam
Today we were filming at Marley Middle School to produce a motivational music video for the student body as they prepare for the Maryland State Assessment. Music videos are one of our favorite types of videos to produce. We enjoy the creative process and motivational music videos are upbeat and fun to watch (and create!)
February 4-5, 2011 Zeeshan and Mariam
We continued working with Zeeshan and Mariam as we traveled to the Pikesville Hilton for the Baraat on Friday, February 4, and their Walima on February 5. We would like to thank the Safar family for their graciousness and generosity. They made us feel welcome at every event.
On Friday, we began filming at the Groom's home and then traveled to the hotel for the Baraat. After Mariam signed her wedding papers, everyone enjoyed having their pictures taken with the couple and enjoyed the food and company of friends and family. After the Ruksati, we traveled back to the Groom's house where his family welcomed Mariam to the family.
The decor of the February 5th, Walima was done by Liz Flowers and was elegant and stunning. After Zeeshan and Mariam entered, the family exchanged gifts and enjoyed the evening. We were again energized by the Punjabi sounds of DJ Guru, enjoyed the food catered by the Shahi Grill, and we had the pleasure of again working with photographer Nancy Anderson. We very much enjoyed our weekend with Zeeshan and Mariam. Congratulations and best wishes to you both!
February 1, 2011 Brides' Choice Award
We just found out that we were honored for the second year in a row with the Brides' Choice Award from Wedding Wire. Thank you to all our clients who wrote a review a
We just found out that we were honored for the second year in a row with the Brides' Choice Award from Wedding Wire. Thank you to all our clients who wrote a review a
nd helped Wedding Wire know the great work that we do for our clients. We are honored to again be recognized as one of the top 5% of videographers in the area.
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January 29, 2011 Zeeshan and Mariam
Today we traveled to The Shahi Grill in Pikesville, Maryland to film Zeeshan and Mariam's Mendhi. This traditional Pakistani Mendhi was full of color and celebration. After Zeeshan's and then Mariam's entrances, the sisters and friends of the Groom gave several wonderful dance performances. The family offered their blessings to the couple and the Groom's friends enjoyed the upbeat Punjabi music provided by DJ Guru and danced the evening away. We also had the pleasure of working with photographer Nancy Anderson. Next week, we will be traveling to Pikesville to film Zeeshan and Mariam's wedding and reception.
Our first wedding of the new year was celebrated with Febe and Esli at La Fountaine Bleu in Glen Burnie, MD. We started the day by filming Febe's preparation at her home in Hyattsville, MD, and then traveled to La Fountaine Bleu for the ceremony and reception. La Fountaine Bleu's newly renovated chapel made for a lovely setting. Febe and Esli both come from musical families and the performances during the reception were fabulous. Congratulations Febe and Esli and thank you for "ringing in" your new life with us.
December 18, 2010 The Church of God of Washington DC presents "The Star of Christmas"
Writer and Director Talaya G. Gilmore-Moye outdid herself again with her play "The Star of Christmas." It was our pleasure to once again film an original play that shows the true meaning of Christmas.
December 11, 2010 Cheryl and Anand
Cheryl and Andy celebrated a traditional Hindu ceremony at the Marriott Inner Harbor in Baltimore. We started the day at George of New York Salon in Columbia, MD with Cheryl, her mom, mother-in-law and her bridesmaids. We then traveled to the hotel to celebrate the ceremony and reception. The pride, love and fun-loving nature of both families was touching. The Taj Mahal cake was stupendous and the decor quite lovely. We enjoyed being a part of your special day.
October 30, 2010 Tracy and Jason
Tracy and Jason were married at the marvelous mansion "Liriadendron" in Bel Air, MD. We began the day by filming Tracy's preparation. Jason's Grandfather conducted a lovely outdoor ceremony with the Autumn leaves gently falling around the couple. It was a lovely setting for a beautiful couple. We enjoyed the love evident among all the family members who were present and wish Tracy and Jason the very, very best wishes.
October 23-24, 2010 Naila and Amad
Naila and Amad celebrated their Mendhi/Sangeet at Naila's lovely home on October 23. We enjoyed being present while the family gave their blessings to Naila and Amad. The reception was held at Martin's Crosswinds in Greenbelt, MD. The decor was lovely in the women's reception, which was segregated from the men's reception. The outpouring of love from the family was touching and we were honored to be a part of Naila and Amad's wedding. Congratulations Naila and Amad!
October 10, 2010 Kamaria and Mark
Kamaria and Mark were married at the Howard University School of Divinity Chapel in Washington DC. The lovely ceremony was followed by a picturesque walk through the Jesuit gardens adjacent to the Franciscan Monastery in Washington DC. Everyone enjoyed the evening and we especially enjoyed the New Orleans' style dancing. We were honored to work with photographer richard Bushrod and DJ David Lugo. Thank you, Kamaria and Mark, for sharing your lovely wedding with us.
October 3, 2010 Rosie and Bayan
Rosie is friends with an editor, but needed someone to film her wedding. Nancy arrived at Rosie's home to film her preparation, while Paul filmed Bayan's preparation. They were married at Our Lady of Angel's Parish and celebrated their reception at the Holiday Inn in Sterling, VA. The decor was lovely, the dancing spirited, and we greatly enjoyed the day. Congratulations Rosie and Bayan!
September 23, 2010 Rolanda and Neville
Rolanda and Neville were married at the Officer's Club at Ft. Belvoir, MD. The location was as beautiful as Rolanda. Neville's daughter sang at the ceremony and also sang Happy Birthday to Rolanda. We greatly enjoyed sharing the fun of the reception with Neville and Rolanda. Thank you for sharing your special day with us!
September 19, 2010 Renaissance Yoga Anatomy Workshop
We had the pleasure of once again working with Satyam of Renaissance Yoga. Renaissance Yoga presented a Back and Neck Anatomy Workshop with Dr. Shawn C. O'Neill. The participants greatly enjoyed learning the "whys" of the benefits of Yoga. This workshop is part of an ongoing relationship we have with Renaissance Yoga. Visit their website to view the videos that we have produced for Renaissance Yoga.
August 29, 2010 Marie and Darryl
Marie and Darryl traveled from Texas to marry at Boyd's Lodge in Boyd's Maryland. It is tough to put together a destination wedding, but Marie did it with flair! The outdoor ceremony was truly lovely and the guests enjoyed the Caribbean style food and dancing. It was a wonderful wedding and we were honored to be a part of it. Congratulation Marie and Darryl!
August 21, 2010 Pushpa and Ben
The elegant Engineer's Club of Baltimore was the setting for Pushpa and Ben's wedding. Pushpa and Ben combined both of their heritages to celebrate their wedding day. We arrived early to film the stunning decor and to prepare for a traditional Tamilnadu ceremony. That afternoon, Pushpa and Ben celebrated a Hebrew ceremony, followed by a lovely, lively reception. The Raja family did a fabulous job planning the details of the wedding, including a live video feed so that the guests in the adjoining ballroom could enjoy all the festivities too. We greatly enjoyed the combination of two wonderful cultures into a new family.
August 7, 2010 Ali and Hina
We had the pleasure to filming Ali and Hina's reception at the Cherry Blossom Hall in Sterling, VA. After filming their preparation, we filmed a wonderful photography session in downtown Sterling before proceeding to the reception. We enjoyed seeing family enjoy the company of one another as Ali and Hina start their new life together. Congratulations Ali and Hina!
July 31, 2010 Denise and Nick
Denise and Nick were married at the St. Ignatius Church in Ft. Washington, MD. Their photo session in downtown Crystal City was lovely and their reception at the Crowne Plaza Crystal City was wonderful. The decor was absolutely, stunningly beautiful and the upbeat personalities of Denise and Nick were contagious. Everyone had a fabulous time. We especially enjoyed filming Nick dance like a "good ole country boy!" Thank you for sharing your wonderful day with us!
July 23, 2010 Khyati and Jordan
We had the pleasure to filming Khyati and Jordan's wedding at the Briar Patch Bed and Breakfast in Middleburg, VA. Although this was the hottest day of the year, the Briar Patch personnel were accommodating to last minute changes in plans and the wedding was beautiful. Khyati and Jordan combined the best elements of their Jewish and Hindu cultures in the ceremony and reception. We met with Khyati and Jordan several weeks later to conduct their personal interviews for the "Love Story". They even made a Time Capsule for each other. I have no doubt that when they view their Time Capsule in 20 or 30 years, that we will again relive the joy and beauty of each other and of their wedding day.
July 2-4, 2010 Sarah and Romel
We were honored to share the 4th of July weekend with Sarah and Romel. Their Nikah was held at Sarah's home on July 2. Sarah was quite the lovely bride and the home was beautifully decorated. We particularly loved the gift of the "His and Hers" fishes! Their Gaye Holud was held on July 3. Everyone enjoyed the special dances and presentations and then danced the night away. The reception on July 4th, was held at Martin's Crosswinds in Greenbelt, MD. After the baraat, Romel had to bargain hard to gain entrance to the reception. Sarah was a stunning bride. Everyone enjoyed the presentation of how Romel won Sarah's heart. It was a wonderful wedding and we were honored to be a part of it. Congratulations Sarah and Romel!
June 26, 2010 Diana and Jeyan
Diana and Jeyan were married at the Temple Baptist Church in Baltimore, MD. They followed the lovely Christian ceremony with a reception at the Paradise Club (Indi Club). Today was Diana's birthday and she had just moved from India to America. Jeyan promised to always give her TWO presents on her anniversary/birthday. He sang to her as his first present and then gave her a CAR as her second present. What a wonderful surprise for Diana! I am glad that we were there to film her surprise as she saw her new car for the first time. Congratulations!
June 20, 2010 Vipul and Heidi
Vipul and Heidi combined East and West at the Ceresville Mansion in Frederick, MD. We arrived early to film Heidi and Vipul's preparation for the Hindu ceremony. Heidi was lovely in her purple and silver dress. After the Hindu ceremony, we filmed their preparation for their Christian ceremony. The reception was full of fun and dancing and everyone had a great time. This was our first wedding to film in 1080/24P for a film-like quality. The Ceresville Mansion is a lovely backdrop for any wedding, but the 24 frames per second did turn out nicely! Thank you, Vipul and Heidi!
June 19, 2010 Lisa and Tommy
We are friends with Lisa and were thrilled when she decided that video should be a part of her wedding. Lisa and Tommy were married in Lisa's childhood church, Our Lady of the Fields, in Millersville, MD. We then traveled to the Annapolis Waterfront Marriott for their reception. The decor was lovely and the scenery even more so. The DJ, Jack Seghetti, and photographer, KRR Photography, were a pleasure to work with to make Lisa and Tommy's day go smoothly. We enjoyed filming the day and are honored to have preserved "a moment in time" for Lisa and Tommy.
June 12, 2010 Jackie and Gabriel
Jackie and Gabe were married at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Arlington VA. The Mariachi band was a wonderful addition to the rich cultural heritage that Gabe and Jackie share. The reception was held at the Knight of Columbus Reception Hall in Arlington VA. We enjoyed how Jackie and Gabe recognized all their sponsors who helped make their wedding day a reality. The outpouring of love from both Jackie and Gabe and their families made us feel right at home and we were honored to be a part of their wedding day.
June 5, 2010 Amanda and Brendon
We started our day filming Amanda's preparation at her home. What a lovely bride...in personality, spirit, and appearance! We then traveled to St. Peters Catholic Church in Waldorf, MD for the ceremony. The reception was held at the Colony South Hotel in Clinton, MD. The reception was lively and the decor beautiful. We greatly enjoyed Amanda and Brendon's wedding day. Congratulations!
