Feb
2010
We want to introduce you to Celtic Waters Productions, Inc. is a family owned and operated videography/photography company. Their primary videographer is a graduate of the University of Utah Film Studies Program. Their photographers regularly attend industry-relatated seminars and study the latest concepts in their field to keep abreast of current trends and advancements.
They utilize a wide variety of camera, lighting, sound and high-quality, industry-standard film and photo editing software. Using this training and equipment, underscored by our dedication, it is their goal to turn each client’s unique vision into a reality. They are excited about every project they undertake and look forward to serving each and every couple and their families.
We had a couple fun questions that we thought you may want to know about Celtic Waters.
Why the name Celtic Waters?
We wanted to have a name that was unique and memorable while presenting the goal of our work. That goal is to preserve special events in images that touch lives for generations. Our own cultural heritage is Celtic. We are proud of that heritage, just as others are proud of their heritage.
Secondly we wanted to express the continuity and flow of priceless times throughout a person’s life, like their wedding. We could think of no better image than water itself to represent this eternal flow of special times spent with special people.
Thus, the name Celtic Waters.
Why did you get into the wedding industry?
Weddings are incredible for a videographer. They afford so many opportunities for us to utilize unique angles for shots, special effects in editing, along with artistic sound and lighting techniques. All of these aspects are highlighted by the intense emotion, incredible beauty, unique style, and unparalleled elegance that is uniquely a wedding.
What would you consider to be Celtic Waters Style when it comes to wedding videography?
Our style first and foremost is dependent upon the couple’s wishes. Before we ever start shooting, we communicate with the bride/ and or groom and their families to develop a clear understanding of their expectations.
Some couples are looking more for a documentary style. We can do that and implement elements characteristic of today’s documentaries including voice-overs during chosen moments in the video or associated with heirloom photographs or beautiful new portraits.
Others look for a more cinematic style filled with stylized music, special effects such as slow motion, changes in color, interesting transitions and aspects of Hollywood-style motion effects. We can do this, too.
Often times it is a combination of both. Whatever style the couple chooses, we enjoy and are grateful for the opportunity to create their vision.
For more questions you can contact Celtic Waters at 801-503-2974 or check out their website at: www.celticwaters.com.ram. Our photographers regularly attend industry-related seminars and study at very affordable rates.
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Feb
2010
Imagine your wedding or reception at Ogden Golf and Country Club–amid manicured grounds, and one of the most picturesque vistas of the beautiful Wasatch Range and our golf course to serve as a backdrop for those special photographs. Add to that the services of a staff trained to help turn your special day into a memory you will look back on for the rest of your life.
Using our flexible function space, we can accommodate various sizes of wedding receptions up to 250, keeping an intimate feel regardless of size.
Every special event is planned to the smallest detail and brought to life with the finest in personal service and gourmet cuisine. Our catering staff will custom-tailor your special event to your individual desires. If you can dream it, Ogden Golf and Country Club will help you make it happen.
You can get more information on our website at: www.ogdencountryclub.com or contact us by phone at 801-621-2060.
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Jan
2010
Many of us can think back to a time in our childhood, whether on the boardwalk at the beach, in the mall, at the arcade or elsewhere, that we stumbled upon a photo booth. We couldn’t resist the temptation of squeezing in with our friends and loved ones to capture 4 quick shots of the best poses we could think of at the time: some kissing, some laughing, surely one with our tongues out and especially one with our best smiles. All of our originality made it onto one fantastic strip of photos that printed instantly and was bound for the refrigerator as soon as we got home. Classic, timeless, fun and memorable, who can resist that combination?
Those qualities can seamlessly be translated to weddings. So, it should come as no surprise to anyone that this celebrated past time is making its way back into the lime light with a fresh new look and use. So many details, thoughts, energy and preparation go into planning a wedding. Yet it arrives, it happens and it is gone before you know it. A photo booth adds so many elements to the big day that make it last forever. Entertainment is provided for guests as they scheme to think of the best poses for their turn in the photo booth. The finished product is available for them to take home as a favor. Duplicate photos are left behind for the bride and groom with a personalized written message next to them, giving the bride and groom a visual memento of all the wonderful friends and family that came together to celebrate their union. Post wedding, guests will reflect on the unique experience, making it unforgettable.
Planning brides and grooms add their own personal touches and choose different aspects to express their style as a couple. The photo booth allows guests the opportunity to add their personal touch to a wedding. It compliments the photographers work and often let’s them focus more on the newlyweds and other details rather than candid shots of guests. Not to mention, there is just something novel about getting in the booth and closing that curtain. People warm up to the camera, get creative, and have FUN.At a recent wedding, a 95 year old grandmother, who despises having her photo taken, stepped into the photo booth to appease the bride (her granddaughter) & groom. Not only did she end up being a “repeat offender”, by using the booth multiple times, she even stuck her tongue out with the rest of her grandchildren around her. Priceless. What will you capture in your photo booth?
A special thanks to Kelly Simons of Shutterbooth for her contribution to this blog. Shutterbooth was recently awarded “Bride’s Choice 2010″ for unique services on weddingwire.com. Please visit their website at http://www.shutterbooth.com or contact them at 435.783.2342.
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Jan
2010
Top Honeymoon Locations – From the Experts at All Points Travel
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Everyone has a “picture” in their mind of the what the perfect honeymoon should look like! Making that honeymoon dream a reality is the ultimate goal. At All Points Travel, we have spent years gaining knowledge and firsthand experience with destinations and resort/cruise companies. We also listen to our clients as to what amenities are important to them as well as feedback from honeymoons taken. Here are our TOP 5 most requested honeymoon destinations and our top resort recommendations …
- #1 – The Mayan Riviera, Mexico – Based on overall quality, value, and convenience, the all-inclusive resort options along the Mayan Riviera provide some of the most romantic honeymoon choices! OUR FAVORITE HONEYMOON RESORT(S) – El Dorado Royale and El Dorado Casitas Royale! Adults only, all-inclusive, 5-star rooms and food, in-room Jacuzzis, outstanding service, beautiful oceanfront location. This is a hidden gem that gives honeymooners a very romantic spot for honeymoon bliss!
- #2 – The Caribbean Islands – In the Caribbean you will find some the world’s most exotic and secluded beach areas also offering high quality, adults only, all-inclusive resorts. Air schedules and high prices to some islands may lessen the options for some couples, but great values can be found especially on the island of Jamaica. OUR FAVORITE HONEYMOON RESORT(S) – Sandals and Royal Plantation Resorts! By far the most inclusive of any resort chain and their “couples only” atmosphere makes these resorts the perfect honeymoon spot! There are several resorts and a range of room categories and pricing to choose from.
- #3 – Cruising – Cruising offers not only high quality, partially inclusive accommodations, but the relaxing feel of being at sea as well as the high paced action of port activities. Cruising is not for everyone, however. If you are affected at all by motion sickness, this could be a factor on any cruise you choose. OUR FAVORITE HONEYMOON CRUISE LINE – Princess Cruises! Offering the utmost combination of high quality accommodations, food, entertainment, and port experiences.
- #4 – Hawaii – The most popular vision for honeymoons, Hawaii offers some of the world’s most breathtaking beaches and scenery. While there are many options for accommodations in Hawaii, one must choose their resort well to be sure the quality is up to par! There are no all-inclusive options in Hawaii, so the added expense of eating and playing must be taken into budget consideration. OUR FAVORITE HONEYMOON RESORT(S) – Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of Oahu! Fairmont Kea Lani on Maui!
- #5 – Honeymooning Close to Home – Because of budget and/or time constraints, you may find that choosing an option close to home is best. Even if a lavish honeymoon is not an option, we always recommend that couples take at least one or two nights to escape to a special hotel or resort to capture the “honeymoon experience” immediately following the wedding. OUR FAVORITE CLOSE TO SLC OPTIONS – The Blue Boar Inn in Midway! Silver King Lodge in Park City! The Cliff Lodge at Snowbird! Grand America in Salt Lake City! If you have a little more time or budget, there are awesome options within driving distance of Salt Lake City such as Las Vegas, San Diego, Jackson Hole, and Lake Tahoe.
Remember to plan as far in advance as possible for the best travel deals and availability. Consulting with an experienced travel agent will not only help you with information about the destinations you are considering, but will very possibly save you money as well! You have a world of possibilities … now to find the one that will beat your budget and exceed your expectations!
For assistance with your Honeymoon planning you can visit our friends at All Points Travel online at www.allpointstravelonline.com or give them a call at 801-466-1101 /OR/ 800-444-9104.
Remember to attend the upcoming Bridal Extravaganza, April 17th at the South Towne Expo Center for your chance to win a dream honeymoon at the All Inclusive El Dorado Resort in the Mayan Riviera – Compliments of All Points Travel.
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Jan
2010
A Wedding to remember…Make your wedding fun!!!
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You will remember your wedding day for years to come & you want it to be a GREAT memory. So when you are planning your wedding put in special touches that mean something to both of you- the Bride & the Groom. Remember it is a special day for both of you even though it is typically the Bride who has wedding fantasies. But let’s face it girls- the guys want in on all the fun even if they don’t let you know it.
The fondest memory I have of my wedding was my luncheon. We had our closest family & friends with us to celebrate and we wanted to make it fun. My husband had a close friend who does Elvis impersonating. He came out & made all of us really have a great time. He was incredible. We also had a couple close friends sing and let everyone go around and introduce themselves and share something special about us. It was definitely a day to remember.
Make your day a day to remember by adding something special. Here are a few fun ideas:
- Have a Grooms cake- this is a great way to get your Groom involved & better yet he can eat it. Who wouldn’t like that? (My Sister in-law had a guitar cake made for her husband- what a FANTASTIC idea)
- Use a favorite color to accent your dress, sashes around the waist are quite popular & you can add matching shoes for fun too- this is a great, fun flirty way to make you different from other brides.
- You can choose your favorite song to dance down the isle, for go the traditional wedding march and pick something fun, it may not be traditional but it will make it memorable.
- If you plan on having kids at the wedding try to keep them involved in some way. We had a kids table that had color books & crayons with some fun pictures for them to color.
- Candy tables are always fun to have. Make sure to have cellophane bags and ribbons to tie them with so they can take treats home with them. A special thank you note makes a great touch to the candy tables as well.
The sky is the limit when it comes to planning a wedding so think about who you are and what you enjoy doing and incorporate that into your special day.
If you have ideas you would like to share please leave us a comment.
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Jan
2010
Meet one of our vendors Simply Sweet- Yes they are!!
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Jan
2010
All I can say is Great Job to the producers of the La Caille show- it was fabulous!! There was a great turnout with lots of excited Brides and a few Grooms as well.
We are excited to blog about some of our amazing vendors so stay tuned to get more detail on some creative wedding ideas and fun pictures. If you have specific questions you want us to write about please add a comment so we can address questions in a future blog.
Also- we are excited to announce that we are now on Facebook. You can check us out there at The Bride & Groom.com and you can also post questions or tips on our wall. We hope all of your wedding plans are going well.
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Jan
2010
Don't Miss the Wedding Event of the Year at the Most Elegant and Exclusive Restaurant in the State. Pre-Register on TheBrideandGroom.com
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Jan
2010
La Caille Bridal Extravaganza – January 16th
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We are excited to be sponsoring the upcoming Bridal Extravaganza at the Elegant La Caille Restaurant. This has quickly grown into one of the best bridal shows in the state. The ambiance of La Caille is second to none and the vendors there are some of the very tops in the industry.
La Caille servers welcome you with Hot Chocolate and Cider and they also roam the show floor serving incredible hors d’oeuvres.
At the show you will meet with vendors of all categories, from photographers, to gown designers, cake decorators, honeymoon companies, jewelers and D.J.s just to name a few.
One lucky bride will win a 4 night all inclusive stay at the incredible ElDorado Resort in the Mayan Riviera – Compliments of our good friends at All Points Travel. One lucky brides mother or mother-in-law will also win a 3 night stay at the El Dorado resort as well. La Caille will also be giving away a wedding package worth $5,000 towards a wedding or reception at their restaurant.
The first 150 brides to arrive will receive a 2 night get-a-way.
No more running all over town, Utahs Top Vendors are at this show.
This is a show you do not want to miss. You can pre-register on TheBrideandGroom.com website. The show is this Saturday from 11:00 – 6:00. See you there!!
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Jan
2010
What a fantastic show we had at the Grand America this past Saturday!! We had a lot of fun and are excited for the next show. Our next show is Saturday, January 16th at the beautiful La Caille. If you missed the Grand show you don’t want to miss the La Caille Show. We have so many amazing Vendors you don’t want to miss out meeting.
We have had some great feedback from our brides regarding the shows. They came out with lots of new ideas and have been able to book vendors right on the spot for their special day. What a great way to save time & money by coming directly to our shows. You don’t want to miss out. You can pre-register online at http://utahbridalshows.com. We look forward to seeing you there.
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