Produced by Summerfield Films | Directed by John Summerfield | Videography by John Summerfield, Sri Vemuri, Silvio Bulgaretti

Melissa and Chris chose the fashionable Ritz-Carlton, Toronto for their wedding day and it was a truly beautiful event. We had our work cut out for us shooting their wedding film, even with three wedding videographers… there seemed to be no end to the gorgeous styling and decorating. Some of our favorites were the flowering trees throughout the ceremony hall, the gorgeous table settings, the Chinese sedan chair containing the bride, the colorful and noisy lion dancers, the origami decorations, it was a long list. We really enjoyed filming Melissa and Chris’s cinematic wedding video, they are a wonderful couple, and this lavish wedding was one of the highlights of our year.

Wedding Planner : Melissa Andre Events
Photographer : 5ive15ifteen photo company
Ceremony & Reception Venue : Ritz-Carlton, Toronto
Hair Stylist : Blo
Make-up : Aglowbyjoan
Live music : Grooveyard

Produced by Summerfield Films | Directed by John Summerfield | Videography by John Summerfield & Sri Vemuri

When we first met with Kathy and George about their wedding videography and wedding video, we knew this was a wedding couple with spark! When we arrived at The Hair Studio at Ashgrove Spa to film bridal prep of Kathy & some of her bridesmaids’ having their hair done, we were greeted by a bride who was totally enthused and in a party mood! That set the tone for a joy filled and exciting wedding day. The couple’s wedding ceremony took place in Markham at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. When we walked inside for the first time, we were very impressed with the beautiful church murals and mosaics, the unique dome ceiling, rich colors, and dark, rich wood trim everywhere. It made for beautiful wedding cinematography! The ceremony was poignant and sweet, and immediately after, the happy couple were whisked away to downtown Toronto in a white vintage Rolls Royce. As wedding videographers, we love a jaw dropping location for the creative videography session and for interiors, it’s hard to beat the charming Fairmont Royal York Hotel on Front Street. The happy couple rented a gorgeous suite for their wedding photos and cinematography and we captured some stunning shots using steadicam and cinematic slider. An hour later we were shooting video of the elegantly decorated reception hall at the historic Eglinton Grand in midtown Toronto. The room was elegantly decorated with an art deco theme, most stunning were the lofty feather adorned centerpieces and the lavish head tables. The wedding reception was fantastic… one of the highlights of the evening was a surprise performance by an aerialist who provided a Cirque de Soliel type performance, performing breathtaking acrobatic maneuvers some 20 feet directly above the crowd. As you’ll see in this highlights wedding video, this was a wedding full of fun and joy… a wedding to remember! Enjoy!

Wedding Planner : Melissa Andre Events
Ceremony venue : St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Toronto
Reception Venue : Eglinton Grand, Toronto
Hair : Ashgrove Spa, Unionville
Makeup : Hairways VIP Salon, Markham

Nancy & Mina began their wedding day in Mississauga for their bridal and groom prep, and were married in an afternoon ceremony there at a Coptic Orthodox Church. Everyone then hopped into the limo and travelled to Cambridge (near Kitchener-Waterloo) for their reception at the Cambridge Mill. What a fabulous venue, rustic and historic, right on the sleepy Grand River… so picturesque! The guest and head tables featured centerpieces and other decorative elements that were equally as rustic as the Mill, incorporating materials like old barnboard, burlap and mason jars. A couple of high points for us on the wedding videography side were the cigars that came out during wedding photos by the river (enjoyed by girls and boys alike!), and the grand entrance by the wedding couple, which ignited a very intense Harlem Shake by the bridal party.

“Samara & Ami’s Wedding at BAYT, Toronto” Produced by Summerfield Films | Directed by John Summerfield | Videography by John Summerfield & Sri Vemuri

Samara and Ami were married and celebrated their reception at BAYT – Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto, an Orthodox Jewish Shul in the Greater Toronto Area. This was the first Orthodox Jewish wedding we’ve had the privilege of filming, and we were in awe of the beauty, joy, grace, and deep sense of family evident throughout the day. There were many highlights for us on this wedding day… the powerful dancing and singing of the men as they spirited Ami to Samara for the lowering of her wedding veil… the excitement in the couple’s eyes as they saw each other for the first time in a week… the processional to their ethereal chuppa … their deafening grand entrance into the reception… and the dancing!!! This reception was far and away the most energetic, joyous, intense and enthusiastic celebration we have ever witnessed!