Joce Boissin 06/07/2023 Joce Boissin 06/07/2023

Why you should consider a City Centre wedding

Embrace the urban romance. My thoughts on why should choose a City Centre for your wedding.

A city centre is more than just a backdrop; it's a pulsating hub of life, energy, and inspiration. When it comes to wedding videography, capturing the essence of a couple's love story amidst the bustling streets and iconic landmarks of a city centre adds an extra layer of magic to the film.

When planning their wedding, the majority of couples will consider the countryside, or a destination wedding. All valid options, and places I love to film, as well!

But, there’s also undeniable appeal to saying "I do" in the heart of a bustling city centre. I think my cinematic style of wedding filmmaking comes to life in a city. Here’s why.

Urban romance

There's something completely captivating about the vibrant energy of a city centre. Each frame tells its own story, and the city's charm adds an extra layer of enchantment to your wedding memories. In my view, choosing a city centre as the backdrop for your wedding is a decision that will deliver an unforgettable celebration filled with elegance, romance, and excitement.

It offers such a unique backdrop for your wedding, and I think it should be considered by more couples. Whether it's the enchanting architecture, the vibrant atmosphere, or the endless creative possibilities, a city centre wedding always transform your special day into an unforgettable cinematic experience.

Endless creativity

In a city centre, creativity knows no bounds. The combination of old and new, traditional and contemporary, provides endless possibilities for capturing striking visuals and unique perspectives. And as a cinematic wedding videographer, I absolutely love it. From hidden alleys and charming cobblestone streets, to urban landscapes and modern street art, the city centre becomes a playground for my wedding videographer's artistic vision. By exploring the nooks and crannies of the city with my couple, I can uncover hidden gems that add depth and character to the film, resulting in a wedding video that is as unique as the couple themselves.

Endless venue options

One of the major advantages of choosing a city centre for your wedding is the abundance of venue options available. From luxurious hotels and art galleries, to historic buildings and industrial lofts, city centres offer a diverse range of spaces to suit every couple's taste and vision. Whether you prefer a grand affair or an intimate gathering, you'll find a venue that perfectly aligns with your style. The versatility of city centre venues allows you to curate a unique wedding experience that reflects your personalities and creates lasting memories for both you and your guests.

Convenience and access

So this point may not resonate with all of my couples. If you’re planning a destination wedding, your friends and family will all fly over to Spain, Italy, or France (did I tell you I was a French wedding videographer?), and everyone is likely to stay with you at the venue. But hear me out. Hosting your wedding in a city centre offers unparalleled convenience and accessibility for both you and your guests. City centres are typically well-served by transportation networks, making it easier for everyone to reach the venue. This accessibility is especially beneficial if you have guests traveling from different locations. So getting to the venue is easy.

The other convenience benefit is that city centres often offer plenty of accommodation options, so your guests won’t have to worry to much about where to stay on the night of your wedding, and can make the most of the evening celebrations.

Joce Boissin 02/06/2023 Joce Boissin 02/06/2023

The Art of Crafting a Memorable Wedding Speech

Whether you're the groom, best man, maid of honour, or a close family member, crafting a wedding speech can be both an honour and a daunting task. In this blog, I’ll provide 5 tips for you to create a memorable speech.

How to create a memorable wedding speech

Your wedding is a special occasion to bring together family, friends, and loved ones to celebrate your relationship. There will be so much love around you, but also a few nerves as you prepare to deliver your speech. Whether you’re the father of the bride, the groom, the best man, the maid of honour, or a friend of the couple’s, your speech is the perfect moment to deliver powerful words.

As a cinematic wedding videographer, I love the speeches. They are arguably my favourite part of the wedding day. My story-telling approach is all about the spoken words on the day, and a memorable speech can leave a lasting impression to all the guests, and turn the wedding film into a magical and inspiration piece. No pressure!

So, with the above in mind, here are 5 tips for you to prepare your wedding speech.

Think about the end-result.

Think about what you want guests at your wedding to remember from your speech:

As the Father Of The Bride: it’s a perfect opportunity to deliver a meaningful speech about the bride, stories about her growing up and the bond you have together.
As the Groom: It’s about the emotions you want to evoke. You don’t want your speech to just be a series of ‘thank yous’ to everyone that contributed to the wedding day. It’s also your chance to share how much everyone means to you. And always remember to address your bride (trust me, I’ve seen speeches where the groom forgot!).
As the Best Man: it’s always tempting to want to gather facts and stories about the groom, and unleash dirt on your favourite person. As best man, you definitely want to inject a bit if humour. Just be mindful of avoiding jokes that may excluded some guests. But remember, you don’t need to always be funny. This is also your chance to share stories about the couple, well wishes, and how much they mean to each other, and to you.

Ultimately, think about what it is you want your guests, and the couple, to remember from your speech. And speak from the heart.

Make it genuine

The last thing you want for your wedding speech is for it to be from Google. You can look up a few jokes, of course, but make it as personal as you can, and express genuine emotion; whether it's love, happiness, gratitude, or even a touch of nostalgia, allow your words to convey the depth of your feelings.

Include personal experiences and memories you have shared with the couple, or their family. This adds a heartfelt touch and makes the speech more relatable. Authenticity and sincerity are key when delivering a heartfelt speech that resonates with the couple and the guests.

Plan your speech

I’ve seen speeches done multiple ways, but the best ones are clearly the ones that have been planned, written down, and prepared in advance. You can go off the cuff if you’re a confident speaker, but I’d recommend preparing a few bullet points for clarity, to make sure you’re not forgetting anything, and to keep the audience engaged.

Having a planned structure for your speech will also help if you’re not comfortable talking in front of a crowd.

If you’re a nervous speaker, see it as a strength as it’ll convey emotions that you didn’t know were possible. Remember that the bride, groom, and guests are all rooting for you.

When should I do my speech?

I always recommend the speeches be done before dinner. If you’re not a natural speak, and you’re feeling nervous, you won’t enjoy your wedding breakfast. All you’ll think about is your speech, and ‘get it out of the way’.

Your speech is a special occasion, so I recommend you do it before the meal is served, where the audience is the most engaged. This also properly kicks off the festivity.

How long should my speech be?

I’ve seen and filmed a lot of speeches over the years and trust me: You do not want your speech to drag on. A well-planned speech should be no longer than 10mn per speaker. Remember, delivery and practice is key. If you rehearse your speech in advance, you’ll familiarise yourself with the timing and pace.

If you’re unsure about hiring a wedding videographer, and would like a chat to help with your decisions, then get in touch and I’d love to have a chat with you.

Joce Boissin 24/05/2023 Joce Boissin 24/05/2023

LUXLife Global Wedding Awards 2023

Lune de Miel Studio wins Best Destination Storytelling Wedding Videographer 2023 (UK) at the LUXLife Global Wedding Awards

Press — Lune de Miel Studio took part in the seventh annual Global Wedding Awards, hosted by LUXlife.

Lune de Miel Studio has been successful this year and has gone on to receive Best Destination Storytelling Wedding Videographer 2023 (UK)!

To determine the results, LUXlife judging panel and research team took into consideration the commitment, expertise, and innovation shown by Lune de Miel Studio through nomination information, voting information, any supporting evidence that have been supplied, along with the results from their own extensive period of fact-checking and research.

LUXLife Awards Coordinator, Jessie Wilson, took a moment to comment on the success of the winners: “The wedding industry is thriving due to the fact that it is consistently growing and evolving to fit the needs of each couple. Everyone wants a day they will never forget and we’re proud to announce our winners as they guarantee services that truly deliver. Congratulations.”

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