May 24, 2010

Faye and Matthew celebrated their wedding yesterday at the Independence Seaport Museum.  Philadelphia’s Mayor Nutter officiated the outdoor ceremony overlooking the Delaware river shortly after the intimate Jewish ceremony in the Museum’s theatre.  All of the partners who came together to give this couple a true “Love of a Lifetime Wedding” should pat themselves on the back for an amazing day.  A special thanks to my Same Day Edit team, including Jimmy Shelton who did the editing and Steve Rudick who did audio and some 2nd camera support.  Great job guys!  Read the full story on Philly.com

Here is their reaction when they found out they won:

Catering by Culinary Concepts
Venue by Independence Seaport Museum
Wedding planning by Eclatante Event Design
Equipment and linens by Party Rental Ltd
Wedding Dance Band – Back2Life by Brandywine Valley Talent
Lighting and Audio Visual Equipment by Advanced Staging Productions
Custom-made wedding dress by Janice Martin Couture
Fireworks display by International Fireworks
Photography by Kevin York Photography
Same Day Edit Wedding Film by CinemaCake Filmmakers
Flowers by Beautiful Blooms
Rehearsal Dinner at Union Trust Steakhouse
DJ’ing by Cutting Edge DJs
Wedding bands by Safian & Rudolph Jewelers
Custom wedding song and CD’s by Custom Songs by Erik
Custom tuxedo or suit by Henry A. Davidsen
Valet parking by Towne Park
Bachelor & Bachelorette party at Lucky Strike Lanes
Groomsmen golf outing at one of three of Ron Jaworski’s clubs
Wine & Champagne Toast by Mirassou Winery and Capital Wine & Spirits
Chocolate Favors by The Painted Truffle
Invitations by Two Paper Dolls
Wedding cake by Doughmain Baked Goods
VIP suite for the bride and groom at the nearby Hyatt Regency Penn’s Landing
Wedding welcome baskets for out-of-town guests by A Basket Case
Hair and makeup for the bride by Genevieve Forsyth
Dance lessons for the bride and groom by Society Hill Dance Company
Body sculpting for the bride by Bailine
Media Sponsor by Philly.com
Town Car to the Airport for Honeymoon by Eagle Transportation

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January 19, 2010

We always love shooting our wedding films in St. Thomas and St. John so when we were fortunate to line two of our destination weddings up on the same weekend - only one ferry ride apart from each other - we were thrilled.  It’s too bad we could not stay longer because the US Virgin Islands are just such a magical place to shoot.

Thank you US Airways for not screwing up like you usually do.  With last minute destination shoots like these, we don’t have a lot of travel choices.  Most of the time, flying PHL to STT and back is uneventful, but it’s always risky to try to cut the time too close, ESPECIALLY with US Airways, but Jordan and I had the most enjoyable flight down AND back.  No lines at ticketing, security, OR for the obligatory shot of rum that was handed to us at the airport when we arrived.  Good for you, US Air - keep up the good work!

The Team this weekend included Jordan, Mike, and myself on a non-stop weekend, including waking up before the chickens on Saturday for the sunrise.  Unfortunately, we miscalculated and got up too early.  One hour of waiting in the dark was worth it, though.

Establishing Shots
One of our favorite things to do is to get some establishing shots.  We are like moths to a flame with sunrises, sunsets, and unique cloud cover and lighting situations that will help our clients remember the day as it was.  In St. John, we even caught some amazing rainbows right before the ceremony.

Most of our clients prefer to keep their films private but if we get the green light from our clients, we’ll post a trailer or a highlight reel here on our blog, so stay tuned.

To book your own CinemaCake Destination Wedding Film, contact us online or call toll free, 866-989-0158.  Destination wedding films start at $8900.

Behind the scenes shots by Jordan Oplinger.

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November 20, 2009

CinemaCake is proud to announce we were selected to shoot and produce the wedding film for this Dream Wedding.  We are proud to be among the great industry partners also selected.

So if you have not set your wedding date yet, consider making it 5/23/10!  We’ll be rooting for you!

Here’s the story:

Events at ISM is excited to announce the launch of the “Love of a Lifetime” wedding giveaway. One lucky couple will be selected by Philly.com voters to win a lavish, free wedding package valued at more than $90,000. Voters will also make final selections for the bride and groom on many aspects of the day, from the menu, to the rings and flowers.
The wedding will be held on Sunday, May 23, 2010 at Events at ISM. The winning couple will be treated to all the necessities for a memorable and unique wedding, compliments of some of the region’s top wedding and event specialists, including catering for 200, flowers, entertainment, photography and videography, and much more!
Visit the “Love of a Lifetime” wedding giveaway website to enter to win, and read all the official contest rules.
Events at ISM is located at the Independence Seaport Museum on Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia and offers full-service catering and event planning services for the museum’s multiple event spaces, all of which boast dramatic views of the Delaware River and city skyline.
Here’s a full list of package services and vendors:

Venue by Events at ISM
Catering by Culinary Concepts
Fireworks Display by International Fireworks
Photography by Kevin York Photography
Event Equipment and Linens by Party Rental Ltd.
Flowers by Beautiful Blooms
Professional DJ by Cutting Edge DJs
Wedding Bands by Safian & Rudolph Jewelers
Custom-made Wedding Dress by Janice Martin Couture
Custom Wedding Song and CD’s by Erik Balkey
Custom-made Tuxedo or Suit by Henry A. Davidsen
Wedding Band - Back2Life by Brandywine Valley Talent
Videography by CinemaCake
Valet Parking by Towne Park
Bachelor & Bachelorette Party at Lucky Strike Lanes Philadelphia
Groomsmen Golf Outing at one of Ron Jaworski’s Golf Clubs
Wine by Mirassou Winery and Capital Wine & Spirits
Favors by The Painted Truffle
Invitations by Two Paper Dolls
Wedding Cake by Blackbird Bakery
Suite for the couple at the nearby Hyatt Regency Penn’s Landing
Day of Wedding Planning by Eclatante Event Design
Wedding Welcome Baskets by A Basket Case
Hair and Makeup for the bride by Genevieve Forsyth
Dance Lessons for the couple by Society Hill Dance Company
Body Sculpting for the bride by Bailine Body Sculpting
Town Car Service for the Bride & Groom by Eagle Transportation

Culinary Concepts
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culinary-concepts.com |  215.755.7747

Events at ISM
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eventsatism.com  |  215.413.8622

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September 09, 2009

CinemaCake is thrilled to have been invited to participate in the Philadelphia Wedding Project!

Six of our photographer friends, Jennifer Childress, Joy Moody, Pete Malone, Ryan Estes, Sofia Negron and Geoff Horowitz (Leapfrog Photo) have gotten together to provide one couple an amazing photography package for their wedding day. The Philadelphia Wedding Project will provide one couple, who is getting married in 2010 or early 2011, with a package including an Engagement Session, Boudoir Session (if desired), All Day Wedding Day Coverage, A Custom Designed Album, Two Parent Albums and an Online Proofing Gallery. The photographers are looking for a deserving couple who makes a difference in people’s lives, has perhaps overcome great odds, gives selflessly to their community or has a unique love story that should be shared.

For more information on the Philadelphia Wedding Project and the photographers, check out their website. To submit your story email them at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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March 04, 2009

Watch in Standard Definition - Watch in HD

For a new perspective, ask us about the Eye in the Sky camera.  There’s no better way to view your next outdoor, ballroom, or tented event.  Pricing starts at $2500.

Tags: Bar Mitzvahs and Bat Mitzvahs - Corporate Event Video Productions - HD and Film productions - HD Promotional Videos - HD Weddings - Same Day Edit - Video Production Training | Permalink