Diana + Reed a wedding video

My beautiful friend Diana got married last month! I am so glad that we were randomly paired as roommates so many years ago. Diana taught me a lot of important things like how to dance in the car and the importance of spicy food.  I learned that jalapeños are good on everything from salads to Mac and cheese. Two years ago she was a bridesmaid in my wedding in Denver. (She and my other friend Lizzie are the reason the wedding colors (and bridesmaid dresses) changed to blue.) When Diana told me she was engaged I was ecstatic and I knew I wanted to go if possible. I was looking for plane tickets when she called and asked if I would film her wedding.

FILM A WEDDING?! EKK! I have helped with wedding photos, but I have never filmed a wedding. I was VERY nervous about this idea. Weddings are a lot of pressure, if you miss the important moments, there is no fix, a wedding is a one time moment. Hello pressure! I really wanted to go to the wedding and I didn't want Diana to have to get some cheesy wedding videographer last minute. So I did some research, decided I couldn't RUIN the video and said I would do it!

I am so glad I went!  I flew out the day before and was able to go through the temple with her and her family. That night they sat around and shared some of their favorite memories with Diana. It was an amazingly loving atmosphere. I spent the entire next day with Diana, from early morning prep to the final goodbyes.  It started with her hair appointment and then prep with her mom at home. Reed showed up at the house to take Diana to the temple so that they could be there early. I walked out to see Reed anxiously pacing the front hall waiting for his bride-to-be. Such a sweet moment. I was quick to pull out my camera and sneak a shot of Reed pacing. It's hard to be sneaky when you're walking around with a camera around your neck.

It looked like it was going to rain so everyone was nervous about the weather. The ceremony was perfect and it rained when they were getting dressed, but then weather cleared and the moment Diana and Reed walked out it was dry! It was perfect cloud coverage to get some amazing shots outside the temple. Seriously I could walk around and everything was perfectly exposed. Hello documentary heaven! I had never seen the Dallas Temple before, it is beautiful, and very different then other temples. It's built with light grey colored marble tiles and a dark grey slate roof. It is nestled back into a quiet neighborhood, you turn the corner from the busy road and all of a sudden you come into the peaceful nook.

I had to lay down awkwardly not he grass to get this shot. I had no idea how well matched Diana and Reed were.  Diana is an amazing person who is always looking out of everyone else. So I am so glad she found someone who can return her love. They are super sweet to each other. Looking forward, I know they are going to spend the rest of their lives serving each other.

They were very sweet together. Although, It was hard to get them to stop kissing and smile at the camera....

Her bouquet is gorgeous, right?

That evening the family met at the Four Seasons before the reception for pictures. And once again the weather miraculously cleared and was perfect for pictures. The reception was in this beautiful hall decorated in a French style, it was elegant and felt just like Diana.

 Plus the food was great.  I adore weddings with a good dinner. AND they had a crepe bar where a chef created made to order crepes. Delish.

Diana's nephew played a song on the violin. What a great personal moment to catch on film!

 They cut the cake, made a mess of course, and danced. After the couple's first dance, the kids let loose on the dance floor. Some of those shots are priceless.

In the end they rode off to their luxurious suite on a gold cart. Typical Diana. Love that girl. I wish her all the happiness in her marriage!

The wedding was well matched for her beautiful personality. Her wedding was absolutely beautiful and she looked gorgeous. AND overall,  I think the video turned out OK. I survived! And I seriously wouldn't mind doing it again, weddings can be pretty fun.

I am also so thankful to the Titensor family for letting me become an honorary family member for a few days, giving me a place to sleep, and inviting me be to be a part of the wedding!

Check out the video here:

 (This link looks a lot better then the video below!!) : https://vimeo.com/43934967