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Brooke + Alex | Tulsa Wedding Film {Oklahoma Wedding Videographer}

May 13, 2013 By penweddings Leave a Comment

Brooke and Alex had a beautiful wedding on the golf course at Southern Hills Country Club, followed by a crazy rockin’ reception back inside. (seriously, Professor D, uh-mazing band!!!) But more important than all of that was the emotion felt and expressed throughout the entire weekend. At their rehearsal dinner at the Tulsa Historical Society we learned that this bunch is not afraid to shed a tear or two… or fifty. And admittedly, I love that! When we’re shooting a wedding I can’t help but get excited when you can feel and see the love in a room. So Alex, I’m sorry we didn’t edit out all of the crying. But I just couldn’t help myself. I couldn’t help but show how fun and loving and emotional and crazy all of you are, because that’s what makes a wedding like this so special.

Brooke + Alex | Southern Hills Country Club wedding from Sarah Pendergraft on Vimeo.

Filed Under: Tulsa wedding videos, Wedding Highlights Tagged With: Edmonson Weddings, PenWeddings, Professor D, Southern Hills, Southern Hills wedding, Tulsa wedding

Jessica + JP | Tulsa Wedding Film {Oklahoma Wedding Videographer}

May 2, 2013 By penweddings Leave a Comment

One of our favorite things about working with Jessica and JP was that we got to know them while planning and shooting their love story, so on their wedding day it was just like seeing old friends. There is a fun, quirkiness to these two, but I must say that what really moved me throughout the day was their emotional side. They placed such an emphasis on family and it made everything so special. I even remember Jessica telling me early on that they wanted their wedding to feel more like a family reunion, and I think they definitely accomplished that. One of my favorite details from their wedding was their guest book, or rather, “guest bench.” Guests signed a beautiful piece of wood furniture that is sure to become a family heirloom.

Jessica + JP | PostOak Lodge Wedding from Sarah Pendergraft on Vimeo.

Filed Under: Tulsa wedding videos, Wedding Highlights

Katie + Brian | Boston Wedding Film {Massachusetts Wedding Videographer}

April 26, 2013 By penweddings 1 Comment

There is so much I could say about Katie & Brian and their wedding weekend. It was my (Sarah’s) first time in Boston and we had such a blast checking out this historic city that our bride and groom love so much. They are a laid back and fun-loving couple, but still very driven by hard work and their faith. Their friends and family welcomed us as if we were one of their own, which made our time with them absolutely fly by. (We also loved meeting and working with their photographer Shyla, who herself is a ray of sunshine). After hearing the story behind why they chose a specific spot for their “first look” I couldn’t help but think “perfection!” when the song I fell in love with for their highlight was called “The Water.” Watch, and you’ll understand why.

Katie + Brian | Charles River Museum of Industry Wedding from Sarah Pendergraft on Vimeo.

Filed Under: Destination Weddings, Wedding Highlights Tagged With: Boston Wedding, Charles River Museum of Industry, Destination wedding, Massachusetts Wedding

Jessica + JP | 16mm Film Love Story {Oklahoma Wedding Videographer}

April 21, 2013 By penweddings 1 Comment

We’re so excited we finally get to share Jessica and JP’s love story! It debuted at their reception last night. I love the premise behind it. Jess & JP wanted to write their own vows, but they were afraid they’d be too emotional to make it through them during their ceremony. So they wanted to use a love story to convey what they wanted to say to one another. We took a literal approach and had them each write and record their vows separately, and then the first time they saw the video or heard each other’s vows was when the film played at their reception. I’m so happy they trusted us enough to let us do it this way, because it was so fun seeing their reactions.

P.S. Thanks to Paper8 for helping out with some of the details for this shoot, and Kevin Paul Photography who had some old 16mm film lying around and gave it to us when he learned we’d bought a Scoopic. Also, thanks to Jessica and JP for being such troopers. One of our locations was along the Arkansas River. Upon finishing up out there, we turned around to see the water had risen and the path we’d taken was gone! So we all got a little wet, but ended up with a great story.

Jessica + JP | Postoak Lodge, Arkansas River “Love Story” on 16mm film from Sarah Pendergraft on Vimeo.

Filed Under: Love Story, Oklahoma Wedding videos, Tulsa wedding videos Tagged With: 16mm Film, Canon Scoopic, Love Story, Postoak Lodge

The Moments | Wedding film watch party {Oklahoma wedding videographer}

April 2, 2013 By penweddings Leave a Comment

If you follow our blog, you know we recently started this thing called “The Moments” where every now and then we share simple little tidbits like a “first look” or a bride reading the letter her groom wrote to her. So I couldn’t help myself when Jennifer and Bryan told us they wanted to have a small watch party when we delivered their full wedding film. What a great idea!!! I will say I got in a bit of trouble when I arrived with camera gear in hand. I believe the quote was “do you ever stop working?” But I promised I’d keep it simple and would still have fun. And boy did we all have a blast. There were definitely plenty of tears, but the laughter stole the show. And can I say how much I love that they had snacks and drinks and even put up decorations?!? This, folks, is why you get a wedding film.

Wedding Film Watch Party from Sarah Pendergraft on Vimeo.

Filed Under: Oklahoma Wedding videos, The Moments, Tulsa wedding videos Tagged With: film premiere, premiere party, Tulsa wedding film, watch party, wedding film

Annalisa + Darren | Life Had Other Plans {Tulsa Wedding Videographer}

February 27, 2013 By penweddings Leave a Comment

Annalisa and Darren were planning a beautiful Spring wedding, when they got some news that changed everything. Annalisa had a brain tumor and would need surgery soon. So with the help of family and friends, they pulled together a simple but wonderful wedding in ten days. Ten days!!! There were touches of love everywhere, from the handmade streamers for their sendoff and the table runners sewn by Darren’s mom, to the potluck meal provided by their guests. Rather than continue typing, I’ll let Annalisa and Darren tell you their story themselves. But we do want to add that Annalisa goes in for brain surgery on March 13, and I’m sure your prayers would mean the world to them.

Annalisa + Darren | When Life Has Other Plans from Sarah Pendergraft on Vimeo.

THE TEAM: Cinematography, PenWeddings | Photography, Andrea Murphy Photography | Venue, Harwelden Mansion | Florals, Mary Murray’s Flowers | Cake, Merritt’s Bakery

Filed Under: Tulsa wedding videos, Wedding Highlights Tagged With: Harwelden Mansion, oklahoma wedding video, Oklahoma wedding videographers, Tulsa Wedding Video, Tulsa wedding videographers, Tulsa wedding videography, Tulsa wedding videos

The Moments | Groom’s Letter to his Bride {Oklahoma Wedding Videographer}

February 22, 2013 By penweddings Leave a Comment

Normally we share recaps of the wedding day, whether in a short “movie trailer” teaser, or a longer highlight film. But sometimes it’s nice just to see one special moment, all by itself. Because it’s those moments that make up the day, but all too often go by so quickly. It’s those moments that touch our hearts with their simplicity and emotion, and we need to hang on to them. So here is a moment I came across while working on Kaitlyn and Luis’ wedding film, and I just had to share. Kaitlyn is darling and she got emotional a number of times throughout the day; during their ceremony at St. Francis Catholic Church, when her dad saw her in her gown for the first time, and especially during one moment at the Colcord Hotel while the girls were getting ready. We love it when brides and grooms exchange gifts or letters, and this is no exception. If Kaitlyn’s reading of Luis’ letter to her doesn’t get you at least a little choked up, then we need to talk.

A groom’s letter to his bride from Sarah Pendergraft on Vimeo.

Filed Under: Oklahoma City wedding videos, Oklahoma Wedding videos, The Moments Tagged With: bride letter, Colcord Hotel, first look, first sight, groom letter, OKC Farmer's Market, St. Francis Catholic Church

Laura + James | Dallas Wedding Film {Texas Wedding Videographer}

February 15, 2013 By penweddings 1 Comment

Where do I begin with these two? Really, I should say “these 50″ because everyone made us feel like family the entire weekend. We ate together, went bowling together, and of course, laughed and cried together. James’ mom Connie had us come for the rehearsal dinner at Seasons 52 so we could capture the toasts, and I was blown away. Two words sum up the resounding theme; faith and friends. Speech after speech confirmed that Laura and James are basically so perfect, it’s hard to believe they’re real people. Although there was a mention of braces, bangs and glasses in Laura’s past. Seriously though, we didn’t have to be around them for very long to realize they are fun, genuine, loving people, who will make an amazing couple.

p.s. Yes Connie, we must get a pedi together some day.

Laura + James | Watermark Community Church Wedding from Sarah Pendergraft on Vimeo.

Filed Under: Texas wedding videos, Wedding Highlights Tagged With: Dallas wedding, Lofty Spaces, Texas wedding, Texas wedding video, Watermark Community Church

Melissa + Edward | OKC Wedding Film {Oklahoma Wedding Videographer}

February 8, 2013 By penweddings Leave a Comment

Melissa and Edy had a timeless, classic wedding. Their ceremony at Christ The King was beautiful, and it fit perfectly with their elegant reception at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. But the most important thing to them both was family. Relatives came from all over the world, and you could tell it meant a lot to have them all there. And boy did they ever celebrate! I think they would have danced to the Groove Merchants all night long if they could have.

Melissa + Edward | Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club Wedding FIlm from Sarah Pendergraft on Vimeo.

Filed Under: Oklahoma City wedding videos, Oklahoma Wedding videos, Wedding Highlights Tagged With: Christ The King, Meg Guess Couture, OKC Golf & Country Club, PenWeddings

Jennifer + Bryan | Tulsa 8mm Wedding Film {Oklahoma Wedding Videographer}

January 15, 2013 By penweddings Leave a Comment

If you ever need a little sunshine in your day, call Jennifer. Early on all of our correspondence was via e-mail, and even then her personality jumped off the screen, grabbed me around the neck and gave me the biggest bear hug ever. She and Bryan were planning a “vintage garden glam” wedding at Camp Loughridge, and Cindy with Visions Events pulled it off flawlessly. We’re talkin’ crystals and candles and fall flowers galore! Jennifer had actually decided, without question, that she would NOT have a wedding video… but our friend Andrea Murphy (Andrea Murphy Photography) pulled out her phone and f̶o̶r̶c̶e̶d̶ asked her to watch one of our films, and we can’t thank her enough. From that moment on Jennifer (and her equally lovable mom Cinda) said we were theirs. Possessive? Perhaps. But we’re totally cool with that. Watch their film, and you’ll understand why.

Jennifer + Bryan | Camp Loughridge Wedding Film from Sarah Pendergraft on Vimeo.

Filed Under: Tulsa wedding videos, Wedding Highlights Tagged With: Camp Loughridge, Super 8mm film, Tulsa Wedding Video, Visions Events