As In Love With You As I Am...

Sinead and Tommy were married on perhaps the windiest day ever recorded in history, but that did not stop them from having the greatest wedding ever, and it did give them one of the most magical confetti moments of all time! I guess you could say that it perfectly fits the structure of their relationship...afterall, it might never have happened if that cab didn't break down...

This wedding was shot by one of our talented 1208 Artists, Rach, who absolutely nailed it. Thanks also to Danny for the back up and drone footage!! The story, people and location couldn't be more beautiful, and we are so happy to share it with you today!


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Maria

Feeling Electric...

You know when someone famous gets married, how it seems like people come out of the woodwork to catch a glimpse? Well, this wedding was no different...except the couple isn't actually famous. You would have thought they were though, by the hundreds of people who came to wave to Jane as she arrived to the church! I guess you don't have to be famous to be a total legend...

I can't tell you how fun this wedding was - they pulled out all the stops for their guests, and the party went on for days - yes, DAYS. I guess when you have the wedding on your own property, you can kinda do whatever you want, and that is exactly what they did. We are so excited to share it with you today - Enjoy!

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Maria

Way Down We Go...

As some of you may or may not know, we have expanded Studio 1208 to include some incredible artists. We want to be able to have people on hand in multiple locations that we know can tell your story with as much love and care as we do - it is not easy to find, but the crew we have so far is pretty special!

Today, we are sharing our 1208 Artist, Rach's film trailer for gorgeous Danielle, and her handsome groom, Mark. They were married in Newcastle in front of their closest and best - Mark's reaction to her is just a tear jerker (like, I'm already emotional thinking about it)! So happy these guys came to us, and we knew that Rach was a perfect fit.



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Maria

But If You Close Your Eyes...

We shot Katie Perry's wedding!

It's true! Maybe not THAT Katy Perry, but this Katie didn't let us down - she was beautiful, fun, and I'm not sure if she can sing, but she can definitely dance! Luke wasn't too shabby himself... he is one of the coolest, most down to Earth people ever, and his personality is totally engaging...you just want to be around him AND his dance moves! I was so happy that the rain went away for these two and ended up giving us the most spectacular light later in the day - I'm 100% sure someone was watching over these two, and it was absolute magic - they deserved every second of it.

I know I say it all the time, but we really do have the best brides and grooms - not to mention their families and friends, who end up ours. I'm not sure how we have managed to attract all the best people in the world, but thankfully they come to us, and we are beyond lucky to tell their stories and give them the gift of family heirlooms on such a special day.

I love this trailer - it shows how much fun these guys are, and also makes me tear up every time (I am seriously emotional about my people!) Enjoy!


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Maria

Midnight City...

Colette and Marcello know how to throw a party!! They chose the most magical venue - Aynhoe Park, in Oxfordshire, served the most delicious food, catered by Marcello's family restaurant - San Carlo, and wowed everyone with incredible musicians, dj's and a fireworks display to end all fireworks displays by Sirotechnics!

We had such a good time with them, their banter is off the charts with each other. I love seeing two people so well matched, and their gorgeous boys, Luca and Matteo make them the perfect foursome.

So excited to share this trailer - the wedding was pure magic!


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Maria

To The Beat Of My Drum...

Oh these two people. This wedding, these guests, that dinner time surprise... I just love them, and hope we get to be friends for a long, long time. This is their wedding film - complete with emotion, laughs, good music, epic dance moves, beauty and sweetness. Thank you, Susie and Mark for making us a part of something so great!

To view the film, simply type: 'studio 1208' below


And if you missed their trailer, make sure to give it a watch HERE!

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Maria

You Bring Me To Life...

Oh my Lord. Susie and V-Dog. What can I say?! We were lucky enough to met these two little charmers at another wedding in 2014, where Susie was a bridesmaid, a very ill bridesmaid. She was a champion though, and although she was yellow in colour, she was still beautiful and amazing. We became fast friends and when she got in touch with us to shoot her own wedding, I was soon happy! Fast forward to the VdB's (VandenBergh) wedding day, and all systems were go. Best people, best day, best party, best drunken dance buddies AND Susie looked like a Disney princess, so I think we can call this a success!

Here is their film trailer, and of course, the best is yet to come, so stay tuned!

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Maria

Just You And I...

I am not afraid to admit that I was literally fighting back tears editing both of Ruben and Jess's films! These two have the most honest love I think I have ever seen. They absolutely adore each other, and their family and friends are just as close. Their wedding was at the beautiful Hales Hall Barn in Norfolk and there were tears, laughs and mostly a lot of love.

So I don't want you to wait any longer! Here is Ruben and Jess's trailer...



N x

Forever I See You And Me...

So a little while ago, we brought you the trailer of Matt and Alice's wonderful wedding. Now it's time to head back to that incredible day in Devon with their full wedding film! A beautiful venue, bikes, bunting, lawn games and an epic dance party all made for the perfect day for these two amazing humans. We adore them, and are so glad that we got to tell this story!

To view the film, type in "studio1208"


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Maria

These Days...

It is always a pretty big honour to shoot another photographer's wedding, because I think that it is kind of the ultimate in peer acknowledgement. When the other half of the couple has also been a feature writer for Wedding Ideas magazine, someone who has seen literally HUNDREDS of weddings and photographers, well that is even more special to think that they would trust us to shoot their day.

We actually knew "Matt and Alice" before they were... well, Matt and Alice. Before they had even exchanged a banter ridden email about bicycles, or met up in the unequivocal 'Mecca' of love, Crewe Railway station.... We knew them, separately. I bet there is actually very few people at this wedding that can say that!

We knew Matt when he was just a young, single, oatcake eating photographer, working out of Staffordshire. We knew Alice as the accomplished features writer for real weddings at Wedding Ideas Magazine, where we had our work featured. It has been amazing for us to watch these two fall in love... and then to get to tell the story too?! Epic.

So here goes - tears, laughter, fantastic hats, cute dogs, fairground games, bikes, some yellow trousers and a whole lot of love... and don't let the fact that Matt supports Stoke City FC ruin this trailer for you either.



Nick xx

On Top Of The World...

We don't usually get to be a part of engagement parties - usually people find us once all of this stuff has happened already. It is so cool to get to be there with the couple and their friends and families so early on, and when they are as awesome as Jon and Jane, well, that is the best. This was definitely a party to end all parties, and we loved being a part of it...and maybe having a few drinks with Jane's brother too...



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Maria

Because I'm Happy...

It's not often that you get a wedding day that starts off with rain and ends in glorious sunshine…and I mean GLORIOUS! People plan weddings in the Summer to give themselves the best chance with weather in this country, so to wake up and see that it is raining on your wedding day would be pretty disappointing, if not devastating to anyone. Not Nicola and Tony! They weren't worried at all, and they just wanted to see each other and hang out with the people they love most.

I suppose being a farmer's daughter makes Nicola a bit more bad ass than some girls, but she is just awesome and up for anything. You wanna go in a field full of sheep crap to shoot? No problem. Oh, it's also raining? Whatever, let's do it! They never batted an eyelash, and were so much fun to shoot with. I can't tell you how great it is when someone is up for anything - how fun it makes our job!

We had a great day with Mr. and Mrs. Blake!!!!!! and hoped hat you can see from this film just how great they are as people and most importantly, together as a team.

To view the film, please type in "studio 1208"

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Maria

Sun, Sun, Sun, Here It Comes...

My heart always swells for military weddings. Just the thought that people have to be apart for months at a time is heartbreaking, but add in that one of them is fighting in a war and might never come home… unbearable. Emily and Jamie had to endure this torture, and they spent so much time apart that it is hard to believe that they still grew together, but they did. Stronger and stronger. It was an honor to be with them on this day, celebrating what was a long time coming together, and the day couldn't have been more perfect.

So happy to share their beautiful wedding film trailer with you all!

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Maria

You Deserve The World And A Little More...

Nicola and Tony's wedding gave us a little bit of everything - some rain, glorious sunshine, laughs, tears, amazing food and delicious ice cream. It was a blast, and Sandhole Oak Barn was the perfect setting for this beautiful wedding. Nicola and Tony have so much fun together, and it is easy to see how they were drawn to each other - Tony is always making her giggle with his cheeky Southern charm, and she is always up for adventure and some fun. Nicola is so cool, that even when it was raining, she was willing to get out in it to take some photos and make the most of the beautiful location (a true farmer's daughter!)

We hope you enjoy their wedding film trailer, and check back for their full film coming soon!


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Maria

May My Heart Be Your Shelter, And My Arms Be Your Home...

Danielle and Adam's wedding was amazing. Their energy as a couple and as two people is next level. They bring the fun and joy with them wherever they go, and you could feel a legitimate buzz in the air all week. We enjoyed being in Ireland with them so much, and were so honoured to tell their beautiful story. Their ceremony was gorgeous, combining two religions together seamlessly and the most perfect, heartfelt vows to each other. Not a dry eye in the house, especially when Danielle's mom blew us all away with her performance of Ave Maria.

These two were up for anything, even having their first meeting in a miniature monsoon. No rain, wind or icy temperatures could keep them from having fun, looking into each other's eyes and being completely present in the moment.

Enjoy watching this, everyone. This is how you do a wedding!

To view the film, simply type in studio 1208


And if you missed their wedding film trailer, have a look HERE
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Maria

Best Film Ever...

Wedding days are amazing - filled full of tears, laughter, joy and lots of fun with friends and family. It truly sends you on an emotional roller coaster and we get to witness and capture that almost weekly. We go right through it with you all, and for us it's awesome. Every wedding different, and every time a different set of feelings!

Because it is SO intense and the adrenaline is pumping, it’s super hard for the couple to be totally present in the moment all day and enjoy every minute. That's why it is so amazing that we help put the pieces back together for you afterwards! Honestly though, I have never seen two people do it better than Lindsey and Matt. Wow! They literally smiled the whole time. Like, beamed from ear to ear. They were so happy, and just got lost in the magic of the day together. It was perfect.

So, cue music, the awe inspiring Kimberly Hall, a ton of raucous sing-a-long’s (mainly by Matt to One Direction) and then escape to a beautiful field in Norfolk filled with the brightest yellow flowers you have ever seen. This really made for a beautiful day. So let’s live while we are young, I won’t give you the story of my life because this film is irresistible and we are going to do this right now…. *wink, wink*
Here is Matt and Lindsey’s full wedding film.
Enjoy!

To access it, simply type: studio1208


Nick x

Let's Dance All Night...

Lindsey and Matt are such a cool couple - they compliment each other perfectly, and it was so fun to be around them. During their wedding, they were giddy like little kids, so excited, and bubbling over with love for each other.

They had an amazing wedding, with some great weather and probably one of the best wedding bands ever! Here is their wedding film trailer…



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Maria

So Happy Together...

Matt and Niccy are seriously so lovely. Two of the nicest people you could ever meet, with families and friends to match. I can't tell you how much fun we had with them on their wedding day - always up for anything, smiling and laughing the whole way through. Watching them together makes you giggle and smile, and really shows you what true love is all about. We are so happy to share this film with you today, and hope that you get that infectious perma-grin on your face too!


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From Sea To Shining Sea...

Happy Friday! We decided to kick off a weekend of awesome posts with this one, part 2 of Gabby and Matt's incredible wedding celebration! If you missed part 1, check it out HERE. This post is all about their traditional Coptic ceremony, held in Matt's hometown of Brighton. If you have never seen or been to one, it is one of the most beautiful, colourful ceremonies ever. Songs, incense, prayer, crowns, cloaks, and a reverent tradition that is mesmerising. I was like a kid in a candy store - had no idea what was coming next, but was in heaven. And can we talk about how beautiful these people are, please?!

Stay tuned for part 3, coming soon - their SECOND wedding in Miami! It won't disappoint!

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Maria