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Alison and Eric | Wedding in New Braunfels, Texas

A Romantic Start in New Braunfels, Texas

Ali and Eric’s wedding weekend kicked off with a memorable night before the big day. The couple began at the charming Sidecar at Prince Solms Inn, where they enjoyed small bites, fancy cocktails, and heartfelt chats with longtime friends. The evening continued at Moonshine & Ale, where a lively singer invited the couple onstage to announce their upcoming union. Cheers erupted as Ali and Eric shared a modest dance and a sweet kiss in front of an adoring crowd.

Wedding Day Bliss at the Lake

The next morning, Ali, Eric, and their loved ones gathered in the Airbnb living room for a joyful breakfast. Ali’s mother, Donna, poured her heart into every detail. From stunning flowers to elegant plate settings to a breathtaking charcuterie board, so much love was put into the details. The morning was filled with laughter, mimosas, and emotional surprises. Months earlier, family member, Katie, arranged a special video gift of Ali’s late father, compiled from home videos by Donna. It was a video I’ve never created before, but felt tremendously honored to have been a part of it. Overwhelmed with emotion, Ali also received a photo of her father from her mother to include in her bouquet. A touching tribute to his enduring love.

Getting Ready with Love and Laughter

The bride and her girls prepared upstairs in a relaxed setting, perfect for Ali. Before slipping into her stunning gown, the couple exchanged private promises. Eric’s parents added the finishing touches to his look, including his boutonniere. While Donna buttoned Ali into her elegant, strapless mermaid dress with a flowing train. Ali’s first look was a heartfelt moment, shared with her girl friends, niece Audree, Lee, and her two brothers.

A Heartfelt Ceremony by the Lake

The ceremony unfolded with Eric walking his mother, Ali’s older brother officiating and Lee walking her down the aisle. This all accompanied by the beautiful strains of a violin during the procession. Emotions ran high as vows were exchanged, rings placed, and a first kiss sealed the union. Clapping and hugs from family symbolized a new beginning. Clear skies blessed the couple for stunning family and couple portraits by the lake.

Unique Touches and Festive Fun

Guests captured memories with Polaroids and left custom notes. Eric’s impromptu lake photo session with his friends nearly ended in a splash, sparking laughter, while Ali’s girls posed with giggles. The couple cut their cake, fed each other, and Ali—showcasing her bartending skills—popped champagne, playfully pouring some into Eric’s mouth. Their custom pink champagne glasses, crafted by a friend, added a personal flair. Dancing kicked off with a beautiful routine, followed by emotional dances with Lee, Jordan, Brad, and Eric’s mother. Ali later stunned her Mawmaw with a dancing dress change, leading to an epic after-party at Downtown Social with endless dancing and singing.

Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Serenil!

As the videographer and photographer, I had a blast capturing every creative moment of Ali and Eric’s uniquely theirs wedding. Congratulations to the happy couple on their beautiful journey!

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Christmas Mini Photo session

2024 Holiday Minis | The Lumen Room in Dallas

Are you looking for a way to make your holiday season extra special? Look no further! Our Christmas mini photo and video shoots on November 24th are the perfect way to capture the magic of the season.

đź“… Date: November 24th, 2024

đź•— Time: 8 AM – 12 PM

đź“Ť Location: The Lumen Room, Dallas, Texas

đź’° Price: $150

What we offer:

1. Quick and Convenient 15-Minute Sessions: Our mini sessions are designed to be fast and efficient. Choose a convenient 15-minute time slot between 8 AM and Noon, perfect for fitting into your busy holiday schedule.

2. Choice of Keepsake:

  • 10 Edited Images: Ideal for holiday cards, social media posts, or framed prints to decorate your home.
  • 30-45 Second Holiday Greeting Video: A unique way to send a personalized holiday message to friends and family, making your greetings extra special this year.

3. Professional Quality at The Lumen Room in Dallas: The Lumen Room provides a stunning backdrop for your holiday photos and videos, ensuring professional-quality results that you’ll love.

Why Book a Christmas Mini photo / video Session in Dallas:

  • Affordable Pricing: At just $150, you get exceptional value for professional photos or videos.
  • Perfect for Holiday Gifts: Use your photos or video to create thoughtful gifts for family and friends.
  • Memories to Cherish: Capture the joy and magic of the holiday season with your loved ones.

How to book:

  • Choose Your Time Slot: Select a 15-minute session here between 8 AM and Noon on November 24th.
  • Contact Us: For any questions, email Sarah at Sarah@skysproduction.com or text 409-679-8170.
  • Prepare for Your Session: Dress in your holiday best and arrive at The Lumen Room ready to create beautiful memories.
Book your session here
Example of Holiday greeting video

Don’t miss out on this limited opportunity to capture stunning holiday memories. Book your Christmas mini photo or video shoot today and make this holiday season unforgettable!

Happy Holidays! 🎄📸🎥

– Sarah Kae

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An Authentic Announcement

Around 2 million people get married each year and the challenge of planning a wedding hasn’t gotten much easier. Basic Invite offers a reprieve. A space to truly create something unique to aid in the task of sharing the details about your special day.

Wedding Invitations

There is no need to settle for something close to what you envisioned when Basic Invite invites you to create exactly what you want! Your wedding invitation is the first hint of your official union to all those you know and love. Though many marry, your bond is the only one of its kind. The two of you, on the verge of this next leap together, deserve an announcement as authentic as the love you profess. Even with its line of traditional wedding invitations, Basic Invite, proves that at Basic Invite nothing truly basic exists.

Basic Invite is one of the few, if not only, websites that allow customers unfettered access to nearly every color in the spectrum. With a myriad of designs and hues to consider, Basic Invite will guarantee that your invitation will be as distinctive as your love. An occasion as momentous, as your wedding day, warrants a celebration. Whether it’s a bridal shower or engagement party, Basic Invite has what you need to make your internal picture a reality. With over 180 different color options, you can design your engagement party card down to the most minute detail.

Once you have perfected your vision, order a printed sample. Basic Invite gives its customers the opportunity to test the texture of the card and the quality of the design before submitting their final order. With Basic Invite, you don’t have to buy and hope that its right; you can be certain beyond any doubt.

Plenty companies understand the importance of choice when it comes to invitations and such and can often fall short with limited selections for envelopes. That is not the case with Basic Invite. Make a statement with your invitation before its even opened by choosing an envelope from over 40 different color choices that is as special as the card it holds.

For your convenience every envelope is peel and seal. Basic Invite offers a host of services to allow you to tailor an invitation in a way that speaks to you, with the message you want to share. Some crave the glitz and glamour of a name that many may recite. But there’s  particular kind of beauty, hidden within a Basic Invite. Design your dream today.

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Taylor and Seth | The Springs in Weatherford, TX

The Westwood Hall offered its warmth to the guests of Seth and Taylor, as they committed themselves to one another on August 17th at 2:00 in the afternoon. This beautiful moment in time left an indelible impression on 454 Thompson Rd. Skys the Limit Production was there to capture it all.

The SPRINGS Event Venue in Weatherford, Texas

No one would dispute the idea that social media has a lot of offer. If one should look, nearly anything desired can be found. This sentiment was made true for Seth and Taylor. Though they were not looking, they connected in the cyber streets of Instagram. After realizing that they shared a church, decided to go on a date and as the saying goes, the rest is history.

Over time their fondness for one another grew immensely. During spring break, the week apart, was enough for Seth to realize the full measure of his love for Taylor. At the close of the week, Seth surprised Taylor with a bouquet of flowers on his front lawn, insisting that they pose for pictures. As he took a knee to “tie his shoes”, he raised his eyes, brimming with his love for her and confessed that he didn’t want to spend another minute without her. There in his front yard, while his brother recorded the scene, Seth asked Taylor to be his wife.

Weddings have their share of ripples in the lake of human plans but there seemed to be a peculiar joy emanating from the wedding party as they eagerly posed for photographs and commanded the scene in view of the camera.

The sky gifted the ceremony with a beautiful blue hue and just enough to sun to warm the air. Guests seated in the crisp white lawn chairs, that lined either side of the concrete runway littered with flower petals, all turned their eyes to stare in awe as Taylor gingerly made her way to the alter in a classically beautiful gown. Poised between two stone pillars, underneath a dark wooden arch dressed in greenery and sunflowers, Seth stood clothed in a simple, yet, elegant, black tux with a white-collar shirt, beckoning his bride.  

As the Seth and Taylor bowed their heads in prayer, the stillness of their decision settled into the hearts of all attendees. Surrounded by the awesome beauty of God’s artistry, the richness of the earth around them, it was clear that this union was one he fashioned himself.

The wedding party vacated the invisible boundaries of the afternoon sun and reconnected in a massive ballroom. Drawn with various earth-tones, the sunflower drew eyes everywhere she rested. The night drifted away as the clatter of feet traced fresh memories into the polished wood of the dance floor. There were smiles all around. Perhaps Seth echoed the sentiment of the evening best when, after playfully painting Taylor’s face with a bit of cake, he offered in a gleeful shout, “I love you!”

Skys the Limit Production wishes the lovely duo the very best that life has to offer. Thank you for allowing us to be there to celebrate your moment.

Video by Skys the Limit Production

Vendors:

Venue Coordinator | Emily Diaz
Officiant | Caleb
Dress Shop | David’s Bridal
Makeup Artist | Bia Hays
Hair Stylist | Andrea McCormick
DJ | Aaron Matthews
Rental/Linen | Angie Brown
Florist | Floralee

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Why Does My Videographer Cost an Arm and a Leg?

I’m going to be completely honest. I’m the type to go to a Texas state fair and check all available food booths for the cheapest batch of fried Oreo’s to purchase. What can I say? I don’t want to get ripped off; I work hard for my money. If I make an investment on something, I want to know why it costs the amount it does, especially if it’s more than I budgeted for. This is why I can see where couples can feel alarmed whenever they hear the cost of video and photography (or any service) for their wedding day. I feel like I’m very transparent with my business, so I’d like to share a bit of behind-the-scenes on how videographers come up with their quotes. I cannot speak for all videographers, but I can at least speak for my own and maybe this will give you some insight for other business as well!

Every season is not wedding season. According to the Knot, in Texas, fall is the most popular time to tie the knot and winter is the least (pretty sure it’s because of the weather, but that’s my guess). That being said, I have to prepare financially for those slow seasons. The amount videographers charge is spread throughout the year as an average income. If I don’t save enough for those slow months, I’m in trouble.

Before I can pay myself, this list needs to be taken care of first:

  • Camera, drone, mics and other equipment like lighting, stabilizers, and batteries.
  • Assistance, Insurance, and Contracts **Do not use a videographer who doesn’t have insurance or a contract! Big No-No!**
  • Advertising and Website – so you can find me!
  • Adobe software and song licenses – gotta have Ed Sheeran!
  • Travel expenses – gas, hotels, etc
  • Education – continuous
  • Desktop/Laptop
  • USB flash drives/subscription to Dropbox
  • Taxes and other random day-to-day costs

Once equipment is paid for, that’s not the end either. They need to be upgraded every 5-6 years because we all know just like our phones and computers, times are always changing and you gotta keep up! So as I figure out how much I need to charge my client, I have to make sure all these expenses are in the equation as well. I wish the list wasn’t so long, but I want to make sure my business stays trustworthy and I give my absolute best.

Time is very valuable and since I have my own business, I can work twice a week right? No way. If I worked that little a week, I would have some angry clients wondering where their video was. The hours are longer now (at least 75 hours/week) than when I actually worked for another company, but the benefit is I can plan out months in advance the days I want off to go on vacation or holiday. As much as I would love to provide $500 videos for my clients, I simply can’t afford the time to take care of the things listed above. I would have to work double to keep my business running and worse than that, spend less time with my husband and 10 month-old.

$500 videography is possible, but there are some risks. Of course everyone knows you risk your video quality, but there are other precautions to keep in mind like insurance and contracts. You want to make sure if a drone is flown into your venue or a guest trips over camera equipment, there’s insurance to pay for damages. It doesn’t matter if your videographer costs $100 or $10,000, they need to have insurance and a contract. You want to be sure they do show up on your wedding day and you will receive a video after everything is over with. I’ve heard horror stories of vendors not showing up or running off with couple’s money; it’s the worst and it breaks my heart every time. So when searching for a videographer (and this goes for all) here are some tips on what to ask:

  • For examples – highlights, teasers, drone footage, etc.
  • How music is chosen – do they choose or do you and do they have a license to those songs?
  • What their insurance covers as well as a contract.
  • What all video you are actually given – do you receive your whole ceremony, dances etc?
  • To meet in person (at least a phone call) – make sure they are a legit person and that you mesh well with them.
  • If the owner will be filming your wedding – it can sometimes be conflicting if you like the owner, but they send someone else to your wedding.
  • About any hidden fees or expenses.

I hope this relieved a sense of curiosity some may have when they receive a quote from me or any other wedding professional! Preparation, expenses, time and personal earnings are everything a wedding professional or any small business needs to put into consideration when setting up their prices. With that being said, I absolutely love what I do! It’s a lot of work, but you are all worth it! Everyone has a story; not just the fame and fortune on television. You are my inspiration and it’s why I love doing what I do.

– Sarah🌻

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