1920′s Edmonton wedding Part 1

As you know, { First Kiss Films } specializes in creating fine art films. But very occasionally a request will come along from some extra special people that we just can’t resist. So along with creating a vintage film for T&L, we were honoured to also be selected as their wedding photographer.

Time for you to see just how sweet and charming this historic Edmonton wedding was. More wedding day details and sweet moments from their unique day will be shared when the super 8 film is released next month!

Toronto Star’s First Kiss

Weddings used to be a piece of cake... AFP/AFP/GETTY IMAGES

 
Corina Milic is a journalist and a bride-to-be. She would also “love one of (First Kiss Film’s) vintage films” for her own wedding. But she, like many women planning their wedding, is trying to understand the myriad of expenses that come with a wedding.  

Ms. Milic has been sharing her experiences with Toronto Star readers about navigating her way through the wedding industry and recently interviewed { First Kiss Films } to get an inside perspective on the culture of weddings.  Here’s an excerpt of her article (one of a series) playfully titled “Seeking a little wedding drama, without the trauma”:

“Getting married is expensive. Canadian weddings cost on average $23,330, according to a 2011 WeddingBells magazine survey of 2,000 brides. That includes $1,798 for the average wedding gown, plus thousands more on must-have items like doves to release, monogrammed napkins, and separate brides’ and grooms’ cakes.

Speaking of which, do you know how much it costs to slice a wedding cake?

The going rate in Toronto is $3 to cut a slice, plus a flat fee for the caterer (whom you are already paying thousands) to cut and serve your cake (for which you have already paid hundreds). I feel like the wedding industry has sold me an inflated line and I have no choice but to buy it.

Not quite, says Bridget Redmond, founder of First Kiss Films, an Ottawa-based company that specializes in super 8mm and 16mm wedding films.”

Click here to find out what I had to say and find out more about Corina’s wedding planning journey.

AMLD winners!

A Million Little Details, the gorgeous wedding blog that shares a never-ending stream of stunning inspiration, has just announced the winners of the 2012 wedding contest. Big congratulations to Stephanie and John and bravo on creating the winning inspiration board! Warm thanks from { First Kiss Films } to all three finalists and to everyone who voted!

Featured on Style Me Pretty

I had a feeling the wonderful team at Style Me Pretty might be interested in sharing Lizl & Denis’ perfect, modern wedding with their readers. With over 400 submissions every week, Style Me Pretty only posts the most chic and style-centric wedding-related content so when I heard L&D’s wedding was going to be featured I was thrilled! Watch the never-before-seen trailer below and please check out the post featuring { First Kiss Films } along with some incredible images by Derrick Rice. Congratulations Lizl & Denis and thank you Style Me Pretty!

Selected as a member of the Wedluxe Glitterati

“Each and every professional, product and service that is represented in WedLuxe is recognized for discerning quality and an exuberance of artistry and style. The WedLuxe Glitterati are the elite purveyors of panache -
leaders and trendsetters in Canada’s wedding industry.
They are simply, the best vendors in the country.”
~ WEDLUXE Canada’s quintessential luxury wedding magazine

Thank you Wedluxe for choosing { First Kiss Films } as a Glitterati member! We are honoured to have been selected as one of the finest wedding professionals, leaders and trendsetters in Canada’s wedding industry. { First Kiss Films } also wants to personally thank all of our clients and preferred vendors for their support and constant encouragement of the work we do and helping us capture all of the amazing events we film each year. 

For those who may not know, Wedluxe provides two gorgeous sources of wedding inspiration for the discerning bride (and vendors like me who love weddings): a daily blog and a luxurious print version. I can’t wait to see the latest issue, the “style edition”, which is about to be released and will feature tons of decadent couture, design and decor ideas. This stunning magazine with it’s thick, glossy pages is such a treat to read!

xo Bridget