Ravi & Chee: April 16, Napa Valley, CA

When my good friend Ravi told me he was getting married in Napa, I could hardly wait to be there to help celebrate the big day. Ravi and Chee took time planning the perfect weekend with an intimate group of family and friends. We all stayed at the quaint La Residence in Napa where wine and cheese were served promptly at six each day. They started the weekend off right with an all-day wine tour Friday where we explored 4 famous Napa vineyards as well as some of their best wines before having an amazing dinner at Don Giovanni's. A highlight for me in addition to the wine and Italian food was seeing Ravi's parents for the first time in ages and having his dad inform me that "you broke my house" in reference to a an errant chair leg that caused damage while helping Ravi move 7 years earlier!

The wedding day was glorious and my girlfriend Kristin and I took advantage of the locale by heading out early for a few more wine tastings before returning to the Inn after lunch to get ready. We piled in the coach to take us to Brix Restaurant just down the road where the wine flowed as we waited for the other guests to arrive. The bride came last and all were wowed by her beautiful dress as she walked from the restaurant to the private garden ceremony by the vineyard in the back. All guests helped create Chee's bouquet by handing her individual flowers as her father walked her down the aisle.

The ceremony was short but definitely sweet and then we enjoyed more wine and amazing appetizers (another spring roll please) by the vineyard before heading inside for more great food and wine. Ravi and Chee found each married couple's wedding song and played it so they could enjoy their dance again while I performed a lip synch routine for the guests to Harry Connick's "In Love". Fortunately for me, I was the one behind the camera all weekend so no evidence of this exists!

Other highlights at Brix was the amazing individual cakes at each table that I could hardly wait all meal to eat and chance meetings with NFL star QB Carson Palmer and designer Michael Kors, who called the groom "dapper".

From there it was back to the couple's villa where a post-party commenced and the song you will hear on the recap was played no less than 25 times.....Enjoy!

Ravi & Chee from TimAlanSmith on Vimeo.

New York Magazine Preferred Videographer

Tim Alan Smith is greatly honored to once again be chosen by New York Magazine as one of it's favorite NYC videographers. Here is what they have to say:

"Smith's background as a magazine writer and stand-up comedian makes him a storytelling pro, and he prides himself on his ability to catch small, fleeting details throughout the day. His work, which was recently honored by the International Special Events Society, incorporates live audio and outtakes."

Thanks New York Magazine- I couldn't have written it better myself!

The Manhattan Penthouse: Karina & James

Karina & James had a nice January Saturday for the wedding last month at the Judson Memorial Church followed by the reception at the Manhattan Penthouse. Karina started the day off getting ready in her apartment where Tim Alan Smith videographer, Jason, filmed her along with photographers Rupert and Kellie of 4 Eyes Photography. She then headed down near Washington Square Park where she saw an excited James for the first time. It was then photos before the ceremony at Judson Memorial Church. More photos and video followed by a great evening at the beautiful Manhattan Penthouse that won't soon be forgotten!

The Manhattan Penthouse; NY, NY from TimAlanSmith on Vimeo.

Katerina & Will, The Glass Houses

Tim Alan Smith recently filmed a great wedding at NYC's Glass Houses in Chelsea, where Katerina and Will exchanged vows in front of family and friends.

The sweeping views of NYC and the Hudson River were a beautiful backdrop for what turned out to be a great day. Event planner Shawn Rabideau and his staff made sure everything went off without a hitch while NYC wedding photographers Rupert and Kellie from 4 Eyes Photography captured everything that unfolded throughout the day.

Tim Alan Smith videography was there to capture everything as well and below is a short highlight of what turned out to be a great day.

Katerina & Will; The Glass Houses, NYC from TimAlanSmith on Vimeo.

Kyra's Sweet 16; Soiree in Manhattan

Although we mostly film weddings, we also will film birthdays, bar mitzvahs and other family gatherings and special occasions when the client wants it professionally documented.

Kyra's Sweet 16 in Manhattan at Club Soiree was one such event. The kids were non-stop all night on the dance floor and enjoyed all the special treats and activities that Kyra and her parents had set up to help make the party such a success!

Event planner Brandy Carbone of B Lee Events did a great job organizing the event and photographer Julie Stapen did an excellent job getting photos all night.

Sit back and enjoy the short highlight we created of the fun birthday. Happy Sweet 16 Kyra from Tim Alan Smith Videography!

Kyra's Sweet 16 at Soiree in NYC from TimAlanSmith on Vimeo.

Mary & Chris: Bridgewaters NYC

Last month we had the pleasure to film Chris and Mary's wedding at Bridgewaters in the South Street Seaport. Tim Alan Smith is becoming a regular at Bridgewaters with a few weddings in 201o and even more in 2011 on the books! It's a great space for a wedding with sweeping views of the Seaport and the bridges/boats that are nearby.

We started the day filming the couple at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Brooklyn before they made their way back to Manhattan for photos with Dan Loh, one of my favorite NYC photographers!

The party highlights included spirited toasts, bagpipers from the FDNY and non-stop dancing. We look forward to finishing the full edit and many more trips to Bridgewaters in 2011 and beyond!

Christopher & Mary; Bridgewaters, NYC from TimAlanSmith on Vimeo.

Bree & Andy; The Decatur House, Washington D.C.

I had the pleasure of filming Bree & Andy's fun filled wedding day in Washington D.C. in November, in the shadows of the White House at the famous Decatur House.

I started my day by meeting Bree and her bridesmaids and family at her apartment in Virginia. The excitement was in the air as I filmed the girls getting ready and I was happy to catch up with Bree's parents and sister, Jill, whose wedding I filmed in 2008.

After piling into a vintage car for the ride over to the beautiful Church of the Holy City in downtown D.C., I caught up with Tim Alan Smith's other wedding videographer, Jason, who was filming Andy and the boys at the church.

The ceremony was far from traditional but one of the most romantic and emotional I have attended, with the couple exchanging personal and funny vows, before skipping down the aisle- handmade bouquets all around- to meet and greet their friends and family at the back of the church.

It was then off to the Decatur House wedding, where Tim Alan Smith was able to get great footage of the couple and their friends in front of the White House, before they headed in for a night of revelry! All and all, this was a unique, fun Washington D.C. wedding that won't soon be forgotten!

Untitled from TimAlanSmith on Vimeo.