November 16, 2011

Uma & Jason; Studio 450 NYC


Uma and Jason live steps from the Highline park in NYC, so naturally we decided that would be a great spot for a wedding photo and video shoot. Al from Catherine Leonard Photography in NYC was the lead photographer and got some great shots of the happy couple. It would be the first of two Saturdays in a row that we were fortunate to work with Al and his staff! In the world of NYC weddings, it is sometimes quite a small world and we find ourselves working with some of the best week after week!

After our trip to the Highline, the couple went back to their apartment to change before taking a short car ride to Studio 450 for the elaborate and fun Indian wedding ceremony followed by cocktails. The room was breathtaking with candles in front of EVERY seat and the guests could not believe the fantastic views that the floor to ceiling windows of Studio 450 gave them.

The rock band The Nerds- not normally a wedding band- came out and had the guests rocking and rolling. A surprise set by Jason on guitar had his new bride cheering from the front row like a rock groupie and the rest of the guests wildly applauding. All and all a fun night and the recap can be seen here.

Shawn and Vanessa; Amagansett

It's always a long drive when Tim Alan Smith videography has to film out in the Hamptons or North Fork, but it's usually worth the trip after getting to the beautiful locales. Shawn and Vanessa's wedding was no different. After arriving at Vanessa's family home in Amagansett and getting a couple of shots of the bride, we headed over to the private beach close by to set up for the ceremony.

It was here that the couple exchanged their vows in front of a small group or family and friends and the surging Atlantic Ocean before heading back to the house for a night of partying! Photographer Michael Gross from Brooklyn got some great shots during the first of two cocktail hours (one on the beach and one at the house!) while Tim Alan Smith caught a stray skinny dipper! (watch video for proof!)

The food was AMAZING- with a seafood theme catered by Insatiable Eats- and the music didn't let up, even during the meal, as people snuck off for dancing.

Click here to view the fun TAS Signature recap of the day's great wedding!

We often get asked to film North Fork weddings and Hampton weddings so feel free to call us to see if we are available on your date!

Joann & Tom's Wedding, The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers


There are few places that Tim Alan Smith NYC wedding videography has filmed more over the years than the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers. It seems like we have a few weddings there every year, yet it never gets old! What a GREAT spot for a classic NYC wedding! The views of the Hudson River are spectacular as your guests dine and enjoy the wedding festivities!

Tom and Joann- one of my favorite couples of the year- sure had an amazing day at the Lighthouse! They saw each other for the first time a couple hours before the ceremony and then took pictures with wedding photographer Ellie M of NYC, who was a pleasure to work with!

The ceremony was held with the river as a backdrop and then it was off to a night of partying. The party included the first dance, toasts and dancing of course but also included fun traditions such as the Polish bread and salt as well as the shot of water or vodka taken by the couple which decided who would be the one wearing the pants in the marriage! All and all, a VERY fun night!

Click here to view the TAS signature recap for Tom and Joann!

Lindsey and Adam; Tappan Hill


Lindsey and Adam met in college and took that romance all the way to their wedding day at Tappan Hill in Tarrytown!

Tappan Hill has amazing views as backdrops, which the couple took full advantage of while exchanging their vows! We also enjoyed working with photographer Ryan Brenizer who did an amazing job capturing the couple throughout the day!

Another highlight for me was getting to see my May 27 couple, Lauren and Dave- who got married at Bridgewaters in NYC!

After that, it was off to the reception where great toasts, food and dancing prevailed.

Click here to view their TAS signature recap!

(Photo above by one of my favorite NYC wedding photographers- Andre Maier)

Justini & David; Hildene, Manchester, VT


Justini and David decided to pack up and leave NYC for a destination wedding in Manchester, Vermont! They picked the last weekend in August which was also the weekend the hurricane chose to arrive on the east coast, but the couple didn't let a few raindrops dampen their spirits as most of the day turned out to be beautiful! With the mountain backdrop for the outdoor wedding, the couple had the time of their lives! A tent on the grounds of Hildene- the mansion once owned by Abe Lincoln's son- was full of revelers and fun all night long! Click here to view the TAS signature recap of the great event! Tim Alan Smith is ALWAYS available for travel so please give us a call if you'd like us to travel for your destination wedding video!

Robin & Darin, The Harmonie Club; NYC


A late summer day in NYC is about the best time for a wedding, so Robin and Darin had a beautiful Saturday in September to exchange vows and enjoy the NYC backdrop! The couple saw each other before the ceremony because they were doing photos with Kellie from 4 Eyes Photography and video with Tim Alan Smith. Central Park footage and shots make any NYC wedding album shine and this was no exception! After the photo session, the couple signed the Ketubah and spent a night partying with friends and family inside the Harmonie Club, an amazing space for a NYC wedding! Click here to see their TAS video recap!

Tanya & Anu, The Bridgeview Yacht Club


Tanya and Anu got married at the beautiful Bridgeview Yacht Club in Island Park with views that wouldn't stop, no matter what angle we chose to shoot! What made the day even better is that we got to work with one of our favorite NYC wedding photographers, Gulnara, who always makes things fun AND gets great shots too! (Photo above!)

We have shot NYC area Indian weddings over the years, but this was unique in that they also had a Christian ceremony early in the day! So the bride and groom had different sets of clothes for different parts of the day which made it even more interesting to film for Tim Alan Smith!

Click here to check out the fun TAS signature recap we put together of the amazing day!