by On Bended Knee | Feb 13, 2012 |
Well, it’s that time of the year. Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, and all of the romanticists out there are excited to have a reason to express themselves to the one’s they love, or hope to be loved by.
It’s rather remarkable actually, the marketing behind tomorrow. But I won’t get into all of that. I’ll speak to the purity of what and how is being sold, LOVE.
I’m sure there will be plenty of engagements tomorrow, and I hope to hear from those of you that do agree to spend the rest of your lives together.
Here are just a few observations and tips.
I’ll skip the specific proposal idea today, and just say, if you are convinced that the person you are with is the ONE you want to spend the rest of your life with, then when you propose, just speak from the heart.
Fancy and prepared proposals are great, but so are intimate ones, shared between you and your special someone.
A fireplace.
A walk in the park while it’s snowing or the wind is howling.
On the beach.
At your favorite restaurant.
Wherever it happens, will become special.
Just because a dance mob doesn’t encircle you as you pop the question, doesn’t take away from the beautiful moment it will be remembered as. Just make sure you speak from the heart.
Covering hundreds of weddings over the years, it’s one thing I notice. Genuine love.
It’s a beautiful thing. You can see it without words, but when spoken it’s even sweeter.
I notice patterns and idiosyncrasies with so many couples that I work with, and it always amazes me. The way a couple will often describe their spouse in such a similar way. Sometimes with the same mannerisms, cupping their hands for emphasis.
Every video I film and edit is special to me, but there are certain ones that always inspire me a little bit more than others. Sometimes it’s simply the musical choices, or the location.. but regardless of what I think of each video, it’s always motivating and rewarding, not to mention inspiring, to hear back from couples who have just watched their wedding video for the first time.
I sometimes think that I could return a video with no enhancements, or music, or much editing at all, and couples would still love it. Not because of the work, but because it’s so personal to each individual, and represents something much greater than any videographer or editor could put a spin on, were the content not so captivating as is.
That said, I do take pride in spending countless hours sifting through hours of coverage to find the right moments to accentuate all the best elements of each couple’s wedding day.
It always comes back to love though, which tomorrow is all about.
When love is in the air, anything is possible.
So tomorrow, whether you’re gonna pop the question, ask your secret crush to be your Valentine, take your girlfriend/boyfriend to a romantic dinner, or even surprise your mom or sister with a bouquet to brighten their day, do and speak from the heart, and you can’t go wrong.
Happy Valentines Day everybody!
by On Bended Knee | Feb 8, 2012 |
So I realize this has been the season of engagements, as is the early stages of any new year, following the holidays. So before I go too long without one, here’s one just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Send her flowers. Or even edible arrangements, which are flowers cut from fruit, and covered in chocolate (optional, but THE way to do it.) With the flowers, send a card.
Create a treasure hunt of sorts. Literally if you want to. Leaving a clue at each pre planned stop as to your ultimate destination is. Or. Tell her you have a surprise for her. Ask her if she has an appetite? Maybe a joke to save her appetite if you send her the fruit.
Keep her guessing, but make it a night full of surprises. Maybe you set up a photo session (which could double as an engagement session), maybe you are taking her to the site of your first date, maybe it’s snowing and you want to go ice skating, or make snow angels. With the ring in your coat or back pocket, you can turn and one of these stops, into a romantic proposal spot.
The best proposals are ones that come as a surprise, so keep her waiting until she thinks you are out of surprises. Tell her the final surprise is your dinner destination, and make it a good one.
Of course, before the night is over, you blurt out, “Oh you know what, i forgot. I do have one last surprise.”
Get down on bended knee… pull out the ring, and ask for her hand.
As always, try to have a friend or someone nearby ready with a cell phone camera to capture it on video. Always a great moment to relive.
Okay, back to working on Jenn and Herb’s wedding video, to be posted here soon.
Have a great day!
by On Bended Knee | Jul 4, 2011 |
After what has already been a long weekend, we now find ourselves at THE day of Independence. Thank you to all of our men and women of service out there. While we are cooking out, and celebrating an extra day off, you are out there protecting out freedom to do so, and I can’t thank you enough.
That said, I won’t be doing much extra celebrating today, as I plan on editing most of the day away, so that I can try and get completely caught up, before leaving for Sri Lanka next week. Hopefully I’ll find time to enjoy one of Nathan’s finest before the day is up, and maybe see a few fireworks tonight.
I hope you are all enjoying your day with family and friends, and as you should always, BE SAFE!
I’ll leave you with one idea….
Proposal Idea of the Week:
Okay at just about every wedding I film now, there is a photo booth. While I don’t necessarily suggest doing this at someone’s wedding, because you don’t want to steal any thunder from the bride and groom, find a photo booth at a mall or theme park. Disneyland or World would be a great choice. Take your girlfriend there.
YOu need to have 4 pre cut small pieces of white cardboard paper.
1- WILL
2- YOU
3- MARRY
4- ME?
Tell her you will do 3 sessions. She will go by herself, and take 4 pictures. Then you will, then both of you. You’ll get her 4 pics by herself, pre proposal. Then you, during your proposal, then the both of you, POST proposal. While she is doing her solo pics, make sure you have all of you pieces together, and have the ring handy, to pull out with the 4th card if you want as well.
I’d try and wait in the booth by yourself, until your pics are printed. Make up whatever reason you want. If you can’t pull that off, get out and stand behind her as she goes to grab the pictures. When she pulls yours out, and turns around in shock, there you will be, On Bended Knee.
The rest of you day in the Park will be a magical one.
by On Bended Knee | Jun 14, 2011 |
I think I can get used to this blog thing. It keeps me accountable, even if noone is reading. Granted, this is to be a professional blog as I am a wedding vendor, but hey, clients know that we are real people too right?
I started out this morning waking up unusually early for me. When the hour starts with lucky number 7, I’m usually still dozing. I like to work late, and since I work from home, I can do that- I make my own hours. 😉
Anyway, it’s great starting early. I finished one project by 10am, and put a dent in another one by 1:30pm. At 2pm, I met with a very nice young couple about filming their wedding in October of 2012. I only wish I could be THAT prepared! I’ve been filming weddings for over ten years and am only now starting a blog and dedicating a website to it. http://onbendedkneefilm.com
Now, it’s back to editing after a few emails, and then perhaps the gym. But before I go…
Proposal Idea of the Day…
Send your girlfriend flowers, wherever she works or goes to school. If you live together and are both home, send them there, and make sure you are away when they come. Include a note that asks “If you were able to choose, what would be your ideal way to be proposed to?” (You can play with the wording, this is top of the head)…
At this point, the next time you see her, have the ring and be ready. Whether it’s greeting her at home, or waiting outside her door at work, when she lays eyes on you next time, you should be On Bended Knee.
The idea is regardless of what her “dream” proposal would be, you just rewrote the script, because often times, the anticipation of greatness is better than the actual thing.
