tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047989669211852502012-01-26T09:57:35.285-05:00The Detroit wedding video blog for Lee Thomas Films is the official blog for Detroit wedding video producer / filmmaker Lee Thomas. Besides this blog, more information on Lee Thomas Films can be found at www.leethomasfilms.com. Lee Thomas Films specializes in cinema style wedding video / videography.LTnoreply@blogger.comBlogger921100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-204798966921185250.post-64122618975314875512011-12-19T17:00:00.000-05:002011-12-19T17:15:37.913-05:00

It's hard to believe another wedding season has come to an end (wow - where does the time go....?).  Looking back, we're amazed and thankful for all the weddings we've had the pleasure of filming and the fabulous couples we've met along the way.  And, it seems, every year, we've been fortunate enough to wrap up on a high note.  This year was no different.  I knew Amanda + John's wedding was going

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Brittany + Mike were married in late fall at Devil's Ridge Golf Club in northern Oakland County.  This wedding was particularly extra special for us... you see, that beautiful bride in the photo below is our niece!  And, it's not everyday we have the pleasure of filming a family members' wedding.  In fact, this was our first and to say we were super excited would be an understatement!  It was so

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Downtown Detroit was the backdrop for Maggie + Sean's beautiful fall wedding.  From their preps at the Book Cadillac, to their ceremony at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, onto their photo/cinema session on the banks of the Detroit River, wrapping things up with their fabulous reception at the beautiful Colony Club, this was indeed a "Made in Detroit"-type wedding.  Only thing is, Maggie +

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So, I'm sitting here thinking "what can I write up about Lauren + Jason's wedding...?" Maybe how beautiful the bride is?  Or, how handsome the groom?  Or, maybe how wonderful their families are?  Well, all that's true.  But, there was just something special about this wedding that I can't quite put my finger on.  Maybe it was the amazing view during Lauren + Jason's wedding ceremony - wow! 

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Melissa + Josh were married at the very beautiful Bay Pointe Golf Club in West Bloomfield overlooking Middle Straits Lake. If you've never been there, trust me, it's a very scenic location for a wedding ceremony (just take a look at their trailer!).  We first met up with Melissa + Josh at their hotel in Novi to capture their preparations before heading over to Bay Pointe for a traditional Tea

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We've all heard the expression "party like a rock star".  Well... in this case, we're not kidding!  Rachel + Andrew literally partied like rock stars during their rockin' wedding reception at the Fillmore in downtown Detroit.  I mean, seriously, how many couples can say their Grand Entrance took place on a stage where so many rock stars and musicians of all types have performed - and, to a White

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Ashurina + Marc's wedding was one that I had been looking forward to all year.  They were so excited about their wedding - and their wedding film - that there was no way I could NOT be into it!  Ashurina + Marc's wedding day was perfect - of yeah, except for extreme humidity, wow! - and we were able to capture some truly magical moments throughout their day.  From the preps to the ceremony to the

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Talar + Shant make a striking couple, don't ya think...? They were married on an overcast day that kept threatening to cut loose at any moment. Luckily, for for them (and us...) it never happened. Well, that is until about halfway through their wedding ceremony when a storm rolled thru knocking out the electricity in the church and leaving us all in pitch black darkness. That was a first for

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Anna + Chris were married this past May in Ann Arbor, MI. It was our first wedding of the season and it was a good one. Anna + Chris are truly a sweet couple and we were honored to capture their day for them. It was also a treat working with event planner Ana Skidmore and her fab team from TwoFoot Creative, as well as photographer Wendy Martin (check out some of the great images she captured

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Kim + Kirk were married over 4th of July weekend at the Inn at St. John's in Plymouth. But wait, I'm getting ahead of myself, let's get to their amazing "back story" first...Kirk met Kim in late fall 2006 after losing his first wife to breast cancer. At the time, he was a single dad raising two daughters. K + K clicked right away (as did Kirk's two daughters and Kim) and Kirk proposed Labor

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Whenever it comes time to put a trailer together, I ask myself "what do I want the viewer to 'feel' when they watch it?". After all, wedding days are full of lots of different emotions and stories. So, am I going for something upbeat and fun... or something more emotional? Maybe I'll use the couples' vows... or, a few words from the pastor or rabbi... or, maybe I'll just use a cool song that

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When Prem + Cheridy of Arising Images called to see if I was interested in producing a promotional film for them, I didn't have to be asked twice. Not only are they one of the top photo studios in the area, they are truly super nice people and it's always a pleasure to hang with them. Their goal was to put together a short film to help promote www.arisingseniors.com: their own unique brand of

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Anna + Chris's wedding was our first one of the new season and it started off in style. As a filmmaker, it was full of everything you hope for in a wedding: a fun, beautiful couple, great families, friends, and lotsa love! Anna + Chris's ceremony was held at the First Congregational Church of Ann Arbor with their reception at the Polo Fields Golf + Country Club. In between, we captured some

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As Trash the Dress shoots go, this might be considered pretty tame. But, then again, it's not everyday you see a bride and groom dressed to the nines standing in the middle of a lake. Tricia + Rob wanted to get some footage/photos at a location very near and dear to their hearts, Young State Park near Charlevioux, Michigan. So, the day after their amazing wedding, we (along with very cool

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Our good friend (and wedding planner extraordinaire) Laura Davis of Laura Davis Events is helping put on a real cool event for brides this weekend: a Couture Accessories Trunk Show! It will take place at the Royal Park Hotel in downtown Rochester. Here's some info straight from Laura:The trunk show, called The Enchanting Bridal Weekend, is by appointment only, and we are only opening this up to

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Shea + Chris' wedding was our last one for 2010 but, boy, did we go out on a high note! Shea + Chris are two of the sweetest people you're ever going to meet and it was truly a pleasure hanging with them on their special day. We first met up with Shea as she put on her finishing touches before we were off to St. Peter Catholic Church in downtown Mt. Clemens for their beautiful ceremony. After

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Tatianna + Jonathan's wedding was probably as close to a Royal Wedding as you'll ever see in Michigan... it was definitely a grand and gala event! Beautiful couple, lovely families, spectacular venues - it had it all! T + J were married at Straight Gate Church in Detroit with Jonathan's father, Pastor Andrew Merritt, officiating the ceremony. Tatianna and her father processed down a specially

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Ashley + George were married at First United Methodist Church of Dearborn and held their celebration at the beautiful Dearborn Inn, just down the road. That's where we first met up with Ashley as she was putting the finishing touches on her makeup. After slipping into her dress (and her very cool lime green shoes...), she headed outside for her first meeting with her soon-to-be husband.

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Here it is... the long overdue wedding trailer for Bridget + Derek's wedding!! I don't know if there's ever been a bride that so looked forward to her wedding day - and having us be there to capture it all - more than Bridget. After emails and phone calls for the past year and a half (they live on the east coast), it was so great to finally meet Bridget + Derek in person. They (as well as

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Alison + Adam were married at Franklin Hills Country Club on a beautiful - yet somewhat chilly - fall day in Michigan. Our day started at the Townsend in Birmingham where we met up with Alison for her final preparations before her first meeting with Adam. From there, it was on to Franklin Hills for photos before their Ketubah and wedding ceremonies, and evening celebration. We had the pleasure

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Tricia + Rob were married at the fantastic Castle Farms in Charlevoix, Michigan. Lisa and I had been looking forward to their wedding as #1) we had never filmed at Castle Farms before, and, #2) it was a chance to take a mini-trip and get out of the house for awhile :) Tricia + Rob (and their families...) were amazing hosts and had us feeling like family from pretty much the get go. They had a

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As our wedding "season" starts winding down, it's time to close the books on 2010 and begin looking forward to 2011. But first, I'd like to thank all the wonderful couples who've allowed us the honor of sharing their wedding day with us. This was truly a great year for LTF. We met some AMAZING couples, filmed some amazing weddings, and overall had an amazing time! We even surpassed the number

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"Sunflowers, cold lemonade, 'I do's' under a sunny blue sky, mason jars, flip flops, dancing in a barn..." that's how I started off my recent Facebook post referring to Katie + Dan's amazing wedding day at Misty Farm in Ann Arbor. What I forgot to mention were Katie's bright orange wedding shoes (so cool...), bagpipes, and, most importantly, the way Katie + Dan looked at each other all day long.

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Wow - what can I say about Angela + Sam... how about they might just be the ultimate fun couple to spend a wedding day with (and they had a crazy - in a good way - bridal party as well). I don't think I've laughed so much at a wedding in a long time. Of course, Prem + Cheridy from Arising Images were there and kept me in stiches the whole time as well - hello..!!! That's not to say the day

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Katy + Matt were married on a beautiful August Saturday at Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church in Hamtramck. Their reception was held at the Lakeland Banquet + Events Centre in St. Clair Shores. In between, we headed downtown for a fun cinema/photo session near the Fox Theater and Comerica Park. From our first meeting, it was easy to see Katy + Matt were a fun, playful, and very much

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Last week, Lisa and I attended the WEVA (Wedding and Event Videographers Association) Expo in Orlando, Florida. For those that don't know, WEVA is the largest trade organization in the world for wedding and event filmmakers/videographers. WEVA Expo is their annual event where wedding filmmakers from around the world gather to learn, network, and just plain have fun! Each year, during opening

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Can you say roadtrip...?!! In late July, we packed our gear and headed to Midland to film Shannon + Patrick's wedding day. When I woke that morning, I was a little concerned as the weatherman was calling for less than sunny skies. In fact, he was predicting rain, and lots of it (thanks goodness weathermen are wrong half the time...). This was especially a concern as Shannon + Patrick had an

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Lauren + Adam were married on a July afternoon in Orchard Lake, MI. I first caught up with Lauren at her parents' house as she prepared for her big day. From there it was on to Orchard Lake St. Mary's where Monsignor John Zenz officated a lovely wedding ceremony. It was then a short trip down the road to Orchard Lake Country Club for the big celebration which featured the Simone Vitale Band.

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Michelle + Bobby's wedding day was full of fun surprises. From heartfelt cards and gifts to special songs and dances to Michelle surprising Bobby with a second dress at the reception to 3 "American Idol" finalists singing at their reception - wow! Michelle + Bobby were married at the Stone Chapel at St. Hugo Catholic Church and held their reception at the Royal Park Hotel in downtown Rochester.

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Nikki was a bridesmaid in an amazing wedding I filmed in June 2009. So, when she inquired about my availability to film her wedding this year, I was extremely happy to have the date still open. I think she was, too :). Nikki + Alex are a beautiful couple that seem made for each other. They were married at Orchard Lake St. Mary's in Orchard Lake and held their reception at Shenandoah Country Club

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Jennifer + Brian were married in the beautiful Stone Chapel at St. Hugo of the Hills Catholic Church in Bloomfield Hills. Their reception was held immediately after at Oakland Hills Country Club. My coverage started at the church where Msgr. William Easton officated a beautiful ceremony. Later, after photos and cocktails, guests were treated to several heartfelt toasts before dinner and

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Danielle + Rich were married a few weeks back at Cherry Creek Golf Club and Banquet Center in Shelby Township. I first met up with Danielle and her beautiful bridesmaids as they prepared for the day at the Royal Park Hotel in downtown Rochester. From there, it was on to Cherry Creek for the big celebration. Danielle + Rich opted for an outdoor ceremony and the weatherman was nothing less than

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Saira + Shariq held their amazing wedding weekend at the fab Westin Book Cadillac in downtown Detroit. It was an amazing event full of love, laughter, and tradition. Although I had talked to Saira many times via phone and email, it was our first time meeting in person. I have to say, Saira is one of the sweetest people I have met in a long time. Even though it was her wedding weekend, she was

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One of the things I never counted on when I got into this amazing world of wedding filmmaking was all the wonderful people I would meet. At first, it was all about cameras and cool video gear. But, I soon quickly realized what initially drew me to this profession had taken a backseat to what I really loved about weddings: the celebration of family, friendship, faith, and love. And, if there's

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I've had the pleasure of filming several weddings over the past few years for the Chen family. So, when Allison emailed me to ask if I'd be interested in traveling to Chicago to film her upcoming wedding, I was excited, to say the least! Allison + Aaron had a fun wedding weekend planned for their guests. From the Friday rehearsal dinner at historic Wrigley Field (I mean, how cool is that...)

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Lindsay + Michael assembled a "dream team" of vendors for their wedding day. First off, they were married at the beautiful Royal Park Hotel in downtown Rochester (I mean, how can you go wrong...). From there, add in Jessica + Nate from Mod4 Photographic, Mary Ann Ross, Emerald City Designs, Shutterbooth, and Lee Thomas Films, and I'd say you put yourself in pretty good hands (if I do say so

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Christine + Alan were married Valentine's weekend at beautiful St. Hugo of the Hills in Bloomfield Hills. The ceremony was packed to the rafters with family and friends (and students from Alan's 3rd grade class...) who witnessed a very personal ceremony officiated by Father John Riccardo. After the "I do's", it was on to Club Monte Carlo in Shelby Township for the celebration. I've had the

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"Hi Lee,All I can say is... wow! You did such a beautiful job pulling together all the details from throughout our big day. The music you chose was perfect! It is truly special to be able to relive that day through your video whenever we want. As you know, it was a last-minute decision for us to opt for videography, but we both said after watching it that we can't imagine NOT having this

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I was checking out the blogosphere the other day and found some amazingly GREAT tips to pass along to you. I mean, seriously amazing! They come courtesy of my super cool buds over at Mod4 Photographic and Orris Photography.First up is Mod4 and their "10 Tips for Better Wedding Photos". These are GREAT tips and I agree with all of them 110%! From having a clean space to get ready in to having

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I just found out my friend Tracie at You're The Bride is now offering a "Mini" Day-of-Coordinator Service to help out brides that really want a coordinator but are watching their expenses... Be sure to contact her for more info! “Mini” Day-of Coordinator~ $350This service is for the bride and groom who just want assurance that a professional will handle reception set-up and coordination only.

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Maria + Scott were married last October at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Canton and held their reception at the Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest. In case you missed it, you can view their wedding trailer here. This time around, I'm showcasing a clip taken directly from their "CINEMA documentary" wedding film. So, sit back and enjoy chapter one: the intro and Maria's

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Hey everyone... we're featured on LND Events blog!! So cool!! Lindsey Nartker (of Lindsey Nartker Designs) is one of the premier event planners in southeastern Michigan so we're excited as can be to be featured in her "Meet Someone New" series. Each week she spotlights different vendors in the wedding and event industry and we're honored to be featured this week. Thanks Lindsey! Here's a

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A couple of evenings ago, the Association of Bridal Consultants held their monthly meeting at the fabulous Royal Park Hotel in downtown Rochester (one of my fave venues to film weddings!). It was Lisa and my first time attending an ABC meeting and we were definitely impressed - to say the least! It was fun to hang out with some of our friends in the wedding biz as well as meet some new faces as

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Are you a Bride or Groom? Know a bride or groom? Maybe you're going to be in a wedding this year...? Well, this could be your lucky day! Wedding planner Lindsey Nartker (one of the best...) just announced a VERY cool contest where she is giving away the services of a wedding day coordinator to one deserving couple. FREE of charge! Not only that, but, several great wedding vendors from around

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Everywhere I turn, I keep hearing the phrase "new year/new you" so I thought I'd roll out something new of my own: a brand new demo reel! It's been a few years since I've released an "official" demo but (keeping with the whole "new you" thing...) I figured there's no better time than the present. It's also a cool way to honor the fantastic couples I've had the privilege of getting to know over

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First off, I gotta say... Porsche has the biggest smile, which I think was on her face from the time I met up with her to the end of the evening. She was enjoying her day bigtime - as she should be! Porsche + Jason are a super nice couple and I had the greatest time spending the day with them. First up, preps at the Greektown Casino Hotel. From there it was a short walk to Greektown for a

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Keeping it simple this year... wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and all the joys of the holiday season!!

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You may remember Maria + Scott as the lucky couple that won my "Bridal Stimulus Package" contest from earlier this year. As a result, they earned themselves a few extra hours of coverage time "on the house", which they definitely put to good use.Maria + Scott were married at St. John Neumann Church in Canton and their reception was held at the Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest.

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It was definitely a beautiful day for Stefanie + Yoni's wedding: warm sun, wispy clouds in the blue sky, and, best of all, lots of family and friends to join in the celebration! Stefanie + Yoni were married at Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield. This was one of several weddings I've filmed this year for "out of town" couples. Stefanie + Yoni live in Massachusetts but came "home" to get

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The first shot in the trailer pretty much sums up the weather on Kathryn + Aaron's wedding day. However, the weather didn't define the day or damper the spirit of love that was present in abundance. From Kathryn's preparations to the last minute pre-ceremony activities at the church, you could sense the excitement building in the air. After exchanging their vows during a beautiful ceremony at

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So here I am, sitting in front of my computer on a Monday morning, getting myself ready to begin editing another wedding film... and, let me tell you, as much as I love what I do, sometimes the hardest part of beginning work on a new project is "beginning work on a new project". So, imagine my surprise when, all of the sudden (as if on cue...), I receive the following email..."Hi Lee!We

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What can I say about Lisa + James... they are fun, fun, fun to be around! So much so, that their wedding day literally flew by (good thing I was videotaping, huh?). I mean, I show up at the classy Royal Park Hotel in downtown Rochester at about 2pm and the next thing I know, it's going on 11pm - wow! Lisa and Jim have this amazingly playful manner about them when they're together and I think I

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OK, OK... I've been a little lax in the blog department lately. I'll admit it. It's been a busy - but great - summer (where did summer go, but the way...?). Now that the kids are back in school and I finally have a few weekends off, all that is about to change. So, check back often as new film clips are on the way...First up, is Jessica + Brian's wedding at the beautiful Knollwood Country

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Christina + Alex's wedding day was a day full of surprises... from the musical guests at their wedding ceremony to the unpredictable weather. Although the rain played with us abit, it ultimately decided to pass us over, leaving behind beautiful weather (good thing for us as the wedding was outdoors!). Alex - a pro football player - and Christina met at college and have been an item ever since.

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Hey... I just returned from a short vacay all refreshed and raring to go and thought the first thing I'd do was give my blog the once over. Hope you like the new look! Coming up next... a new wedding trailer! Stay tuned...

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That was the subject line of an email I received a few days ago. If you're like me, right away you think.. "ok, this is either going to be good or going to be bad...". In this case, it was the latter. It's really not the type of email you ever hope to receive but at the same time, it was very uplifting."Dear Lee, It has been three years since you were our videographer for our wedding day, but

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Melissa + Jeremy were married at the fabulous Westin Book Cadillac Hotel downtown. It was my first visit there and I was amazed at how cool and stylish it was. A perfect fit for Melissa + Jeremy, who are cool and stylish themselves (being from California and all...). I met up with photographer Laurie Tennent and filmed their preparations and emotional first meeting. Then it was time to head

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I've had the pleasure of "working" with the Carollo family for several years now and if there's one thing I've noticed in that time (besides what wonderful people they truly are), it's that family + faith are very important to them. Because of this, you can't help but feel the love when you are around them. It was no different on this sunny Saturday afternoon in June when Jessica + Paul started

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When I first heard Our Lady Peace's new song a couple weeks back, I immediately made a mental note to use it in an upcoming wedding. I loved the feel of the song and especially the powerful lyrics. As I filmed Leah + Josh's wedding over the weekend, I thought to myself "that's the perfect song for their trailer". I loved it so much, I actually went a bit overboard creating their trailer. It's

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Julie + Paul were married at the chapel on the campus of beautiful Orchard Lake St. Mary's. After their very traditional Catholic ceremony (much of it spoken in Latin), they headed off to celebrate at The Inn at St. John's in Plymouth. It was great working along side Yakov Faytlin. It's been a while since we've worked together and I forgot just how much fun he is. Emerald City Designs worked

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Lisa and I attended a special open house last night to celebrate the opening of Lindsey Nartker Designs and The Event Studio's brand new digs. Located just north of downtown Birmingham on Old Woodward, her new place ROCKS! It is so cool! It really is so much like Lindsey herself; cool, contemporary, and hip. We had a chance to meet up with some friends in the wedding + event industry, as well

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Without further adieu, the winners of the Lee Thomas Films Bridal Stimulus Package Giveaway are... MARIA + SCOTT/October 24, 2009!! The future Mr. + Mrs. Young now have their choice of 2 extra hours of coverage on their wedding day, or, 1 extra hour and 2nd camera coverage of their reception at no extra charge! Congratulations!! Thanks so much for asking me to be a part of your big day - I'm

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Today's the day I will be announcing the winner of the LTF Bridal Stimulus Package Giveaway. It'll be later this afternoon, so check back... (and keep your fingers crossed).

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You have until tomorrow (Thursday at 7pm) to enter this cool giveaway where you can win over $800 worth of options! Click here to learn more. Winner to be announced right here on Friday.

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One week from today on May 6, MIVA is holding the very cool Wedding Film Festival. It will be held at the fabulous Main Art Theatre in downtown Royal Oak. Start time is 6:45pm. The theater is located at 118 North Main Street in Royal Oak. The best part... the admission is FREE !!Check out work from all the best wedding video producers + cinematographers from around town all in one place. And

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That's right, there's only 1 week left to enter our Bridal Stimulus Package Giveaway. We're giving away your choice of either 2 extra hours of coverage time for free - or - 1 extra hour and 2nd camera coverage of your reception for free. That's over $800 worth of savings! There are a few rules, but one of the biggies is that you have to enter by the end of the month (April 30, 2009). So,

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In the market for a wedding film...? Or, maybe you know someone who's getting married and could use some direction when it comes to choosing a cinematographer for their wedding...? Well, I have some great news for you.MIVA (Michigan Independent Video Assoiciation) is holding a very cool Wedding Film Festival coming up on May 6, 2009. It will be held at the fabulous Main Art Theatre in downtown

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We all know the economy hasn't been the greatest - especially here in Michigan. No matter where you turn, it's hitting somebody hard. So, we decided to do our share to try to help out a little. It's our version of a Bridal "Stimulus Package", if you will. So, what exactly are we doing? What are we giving away? One lucky couple will win your choice of either; 2 extra hours of coverage on

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I'm not the only one trying to help out brides these days. My friend and wedding planner Tracie Morris from You're The Bride is holding her own special contest. She's giving away free Wedding Invitations and a free Wedding Time Capsule to one lucky bride! Pretty cool, huh? What do you have to do to win...? Write a 500 word essay on why you think "you're the bride" that deserves these

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I don't usually go for giveaways and things like that but, in lieu of how bad the economy has been, I've decided do a little to help out. So, coming up real soon will be details on the 1st Lee Thomas Films Giveaway and how you can take part (and best of all, be a winner!). Check back...!

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What have I been doing lately, you ask...? Well, the last several weeks I've been busy meeting with some very terrific couples to talk about their upcoming weddings. Yes, this is booking season :-) I'm happy to report my calender for 2009 is filling in nicely - however, there are still quite a few prime dates available. So, if you're considering having Lee Thomas Films capture your wedding

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"It seems like only yesterday she was just a baby..." How many times have you heard people say that when describing how their children have grown up. Well, now it's my turn as my daughter Ryann turns 18 today. It may not seem like "only yesterday", but it certainly doesn't seem like 18 years either. Time definitely has a cruel way of flying by. Being in the business of capturing wedding memories,

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Whenever the holidays come around, it's always a time of excitement as well as reflection for me. Another year older and, hopefully, wiser. One year ending and another beginning. I feel very blessed as the last few years have been amazing for me professionally. I've received several international awards for my wedding video documentaries, I was voted one of the best wedding videographers in

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Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!! What am I doing this Christmas you ask... Well, first off, I just spent the last hour or so on the phone catching up with an old friend who nows lives in Florida. So Mark, if you read this, thanks for the call - you made my day (and I took a look at your website - looks good Sammy!). Now, I need to finish wrapping a few gifts

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Carolina + Brian's wedding reception was amazing! It was one of the most high energy receptions I've had the privilege of attending. No doubt thanks to the sensational Simone Vitale Band who had the place shaking into the wee hours of morning. Now that's not to say the day wasn't without it's share of sweet and tender moments. In fact, I saw more than a few tears shed that day. However, for

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Take a few moments today and reflect on all the wonderful blessings you have received this year. Things, in the rush of everyday life, we sometimes take for granted. Like family, friends, career. Health, happiness, laughter. And, most of all, LOVE.From my family to you and yours - may you have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!!

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Over the last several weeks I received the following emails and couldn't hold back any longer... (Click on the emails to watch the videos)."Hey Lee,Nathan and I just wanted to tell you how much we love our wedding video!!! You have a God-given talent and we are so thankful that my cousin found you in first place. The entire thing is beautifully done. Believe me when I say that I will never

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It's been a little while since my last post so I thought I'd better let you in on what's been happening around here. This time of year you can find me, more often than not, in front of my computer editing away. With my wedding season winding down, it's time to edit all those fantastic weddings I've had the pleasure of capturing over the last several months (and I've captured some amazing events

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It's Monday morning and I don't think I've yet recovered from Carolina + Brians' wedding bash on Saturday night... amazing! It was the first time I'd been to The Colony Club in downtown Detroit. What a beautiful place! As far as the events of the evening... for starters, there were 2 chefs; local celebrity chef Brian Polcyn and a chef flown in from Italy especially for the event. So, needless

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Last Wednesday, on her way to visit her daughter and new son-in-law in Cleveland, Susan stopped by to pick up the "hot off the presses" dvds of Deanna and Nathan's wedding. Well, I woke up this morning to find this special message awaiting me..."Hi Lee,Just got back from personally delivering Deanna & Nate's edited video to them in Cleveland. WE LOVED IT!!! What a keepsake...a treasured keepsake.

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Vista and Arman were married at the historic Henry Ford Estate-Fairlane in Dearborn, MI. After putting on her beautiful dress, Vista and Arman shared a quiet moment together before heading out on the grounds of the Estate to take some pre-ceremony photos with photographers Jill Huber and Kelly Scott from Jill's Wedding Photography. Their beautiful Persian wedding ceremony took place outdoors

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Nicole and Kevin held their ceremony and reception at The Inn at St. John's in Plymouth. The day started off with dark clouds and a little bit of rain but by the time their ceremony started, there was sunshine all around. After the ceremony, we walked around the grounds and got some great footage. It was fun working with Kevin Kramer again. He did an amazing job as usual. Dante Williams from

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Kristin and David were married at Kirk In the Hills and had their reception at the beautiful Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills. As with every wedding I've captured this summer (knock on wood...), the weather was absolutely amazing! I had the pleasure of working alongside the talented Laurie Tennent, who captured some amazing images of her own, I'm sure. She's always fun to work

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OK, "rockstar" might be pushing it a bit... but as you may remember from an earlier post, I was a full-time musician in a "previous life". Well, a few weeks back on Friday August 1st, I got to step into my rock 'n' roll shoes once again! Caruso held a reunion of sorts in downtown Trenton and we rocked the place! For those that don't know, Caruso consisted of 4 brothers and myself (on lead guitar)

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I don't want to jinx myself but I've been having a great wedding season! Beautiful couples, beautiful locations, beautiful weather...! Guri and Michael's wedding was no exception. Their ceremony was held at St. Hugo of the Hills in Bloomfield Hills and their reception was at the Ritz Carlton in Dearborn. Working alongside photographer Judy Eliyas was great as usual. Assisting Judy was Elayne

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My wife and I went to DTE Energy Music Theatre on Saturday to see The Police and Elvis Costello. I've been a big fan of both for many years but for whatever reason, had never seen them live before. So, I was very excited to be able to see them both in one concert... and they didn't let me down. Sting even came out during Elvis's set to lend his vocals to "Alison". The Police had everyone on

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The Thomas family took a much needed vacation to one of our favorite getaway spots... Saugatuck, MI. Located just south of Holland on Lake Michigan, Saugatuck is the perfect place for a little rest and relaxation. Lots of great restaurants, one-of-a-kind shops, and a great beach! What more could you want (besides great weather...)? We stayed at our favorite little home away from home, the

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It's that time of year again and I've been lucky enough to once again be nominated for best wedding videographer in the WDIV "Vote 4 the Best" contest. I'd be honored if you'd take a few moments (that's literally how long it takes...) and cast your vote my way. You can do that right here. The rules state that you can only vote once per email address. However, if you have more than one email

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In order for you to get to know me a little better, I thought I'd post a few things you might not necessarily know about me (feel free to return the favor if you're so inclined...). Depending on how this goes, I may do this every now and then. So, here goes...1. Let's start at the beginning... I was born on Christmas Day. Yep, that's right - December 25th. I always get asked do I get

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Deanna and Nathan are such a head over heels in love couple... it's immediately obvious to anyone who sees them together. Deanna's uncle officiated their beautiful ceremony at Fort Street Presbyterian Church in downtown Detroit. After a quick trip over to Belle Isle, it was on to the reception at the Atheneum Suites in Greektown. I had a chance to work alongside Amanda & Nate Reynolds of

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I'm excited to announce that my brand new website is now online! As you'll notice, I am now going simply by the name of Lee Thomas Films. It was time for a makeover of sorts and I thought a name change was a good place to start. Please take a moment to check it out and let me know what you think. You can find a link here.

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I'm excited to announce my new blog is here! I know it's been a long time coming but hopefully it will be worth the wait. Give me a few days to get it up and running and then please check back often to stay up-to-date with all the cool happenings at Lee Thomas Films. Thanks and I hope to talk with you soon!

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