Once upon a time, Rebecca and Ivan took it upon themselves to play Cupid and introduce their friends to one another. They coordinated schedules and schemed until the perfect meet-up fell into place at a Memphis brewery — and guess what? Those friends, Tiffani and Ted, have been together ever since.
On their one-year dating anniversary, Tiffani and Todd decided to hit the road. They visited Ruby Falls, and Tedd turned down a secluded trail head, instead of hiking along the crowded, main stretch. Tiffani was confused — that is, until he dropped to one knee and popped the question!
The crisp fall day at Grace Valley Farm was perfect for Tiffani and Tedd’s rustic wedding. We loved this couple’s approach to their big day — they focused on their love for each other, and from the family and friends who surrounded us. Truly, it was a “no stress” kind of day, and we loved getting to play a small part in the celebration of the beginning of their lives together.
Tiffani and Tedd will cherish so many memories from their wedding day, but if they had to choose just one, they’d would pick their first look. After hours of getting ready and anticipating the day ahead, they immediately felt at ease when they saw each other, and sharing a private moment before the ceremony was really special to them. They also tucked family moments into their celebration, like Tedd’s lapel pin in honor of his late mom, or Tiffani’s ring, an heirloom from her grandmother.
Tiffani and Tedd were a blast! We loved working with them, and we’re glad the feeling is mutual. Here’s what they had to say about their wedding film: “Working with Matt G was phenomenal. He did a great job guiding us through the day to get the footage he needed. He kept us laughing and smiling, even in the few moments we felt overwhelmed. Communication was top notch, and the final product was better than anything we could have hoped for. Watching the video took us right back to our special day and had us both crying tears of joy.” Cheers to a lifetime of love, Tiffani and Tedd!
Kat and Wirth actually went to high school together, but they didn’t truly cross paths until ten years later. They ran into one another at a bar in Atlanta, where Kat was living at the time, and both instantly fell head over heels. After ten months of dating long distance, Kat decided to move back to Nashville - and Wirth decided to ask her to marry him.
Kat and Wirth had a gorgeous ceremony at Westminster Presbyterian Church, and then moved the party to Belle Meade Country Club. Their outdoor reception felt more like a cozy ballroom, complete with beautiful draping, rich greenery and chandelier lighting. The setting was stunning, but nothing shined brighter than this happy couple’s love for life - and for each other.
Looking back, Kat and Wirth’s favorite moment was the first one, when those church doors swung wide and they caught each other’s eye for the first time. They chose not to discuss their wedding day looks with one another, so Kat’s dress was a surprise for Wirth. The couple chose not to do a first look, so Kat says everything hit her at once as she walked down the aisle toward her husband. It was a surreal, emotional moment that they’ll never forget.
This wedding was truly so much fun! Kat and Wirth love people, and their people sure do love them in return. We’re so honored that they chose us to capture their wedding day, and we know they’ll look back on this day for years to come. Wishing you a lifetime of love, Kat and Wirth!
Billie and Boone had lots of mutual friends, and when they finally met at a Vanderbilt tailgate, the sparks flew immediately. After a year of dating bliss, they took a trip to Pawleys Island, South Carolina, where Boone proposed. Billie gave a resounding yes, and they began to plan the first day of the rest of their lives.
Belle Meade Plantation was the perfect spot for an elegant Southern wedding. Billie and Boone wanted their wedding to be formal, but still fun, and they crafted a beautiful day that mixed those two elements perfectly. Their outdoor ceremony was a testament to their faith and their love for each other, and their grins walking down the aisle after being pronounced husband and wife for the first time were contagious. The gorgeous white roses were Billie’s favorite touch, and having their reception in a big tent under the stars was the ideal backdrop for an incredibly fun dance party!
We loved shooting this classic wedding, and Billie was kind enough to say this about our team: “Matt G Video is great to work with! He made us feel comfortable and calm throughout the day, and we barely knew he was there. From the start, we were confident that he would capture all of our precious memories so we could have them forever.” We’re so glad you chose us to film your special day, and we’re wishing you many happy years ahead to treasure those sweet memories.
Chris and Courtney actually met at the gym in 2012, and they spent four years building a beautiful friendship before their love story “officially” began. They eventually realized that they were perfect for one another - and after that, there was no going back. Their love grew sweet and steady, and on a quiet night on the back porch, looking at the stars, Chris asked Courtney to be his forever.
Mint Springs Farm was the perfect summer backdrop for this sweet couple to begin their forever. Their wedding day was full to the brim with joy, and their ceremony was a special tribute to their faith and their love for one another. We loved watching this couple’s family and friends celebrate them - it’s clear that these two are so loved by the people surrounding them. It was a beautiful day, and we’re so glad we got to play a part in it!
Looking back on their wedding, Courtney says her favorite moment was her first look with Chris. She loved her dress, and she couldn’t wait for her new husband to share that moment with her, especially after spending the morning getting ready with her bridal party and anticipating the happy moments ahead! The couple also loved tearing up the dance floor with their family and friends. We love to watch kids dance at a wedding, and this was no exception! Thanks for choosing us to capture your special day, Courtney and Chris. We loved working with y’all, and we wish you all the best in the years to come!
Tara and Jeffrey met on a Sunday afternoon in Nashville. Tara was standing with a group of friends, and Jeffrey popped over to test out a cheesy pick-up line on this beautiful stranger. Bold move, Jeff! - but it worked. They started chatting and never looked back.
Fast forward to another weekend afternoon. Jeffrey’s taken Tara to Fido for coffee to recreate the early days of their relationship. They spent the day in the spot they once spent countless hours talking before Tara’s night shifts began at Vanderbilt. When they returned home to freshen up for a Kenny Chesney concert, Tara wasn’t expecting much - maybe a quick outfit change and a snack before the show. Instead, she got the surprise of her life when Jeffrey got down on one knee and asked her to spend the rest of her life with him! She, of course, said yes.
We love a downtown Nashville wedding, and Tara and Jeffrey’s big day was one for the books! They wanted a classic wedding with a touch of whimsy, and they pulled it off perfectly. The Bridge Building is the perfect spot to throw a fun wedding, with gorgeous views of the river in the background and a rooftop that doubles as a fantastic dance floor - and this crew knows how to dance! Featuring a live band and a ton of glow sticks, Tara and Jeffrey celebrated the start of their lives together with a party we’ll never forget.
Looking back on their wedding, the happy couple can’t choose just one favorite piece of the day. Everything was perfect, and having the people they love most by their sides to celebrate is something they’ll cherish forever. We’re so glad we got to film this fun day, and we hope Tara and Jeffrey will look back on their wedding video countless times over the years to remember just how special their day was.
Linda and Rob met through mutual friends, both of whom ended up in their wedding party. But wait - we’re getting ahead of ourselves. In college, close friends Kelley and Steven suggested that Rob and Linda should meet. They did, and they were instantly smitten. They spent the next couple of years falling in love, and when Linda planned a girls’ trip to Texas wine country, Rob spotted the perfect opportunity. He sneakily coordinated a “special tour” with the manager of the final winery stop, and as Linda walked through the vineyard, Rob was waiting on one knee. She was totally shocked, and totally sure that she wanted to spend the rest of her life with this man. After she said yes, they walked out to a celebration with both of their families!
Rob and Linda wanted the storybook feel of getting married in a church, but they also wanted a rustic, open space to celebrate with friends at their reception. Enter Marathon Music Works, the best of both worlds. Their day was both modern and historic, and perfectly “them.” More than anything else, the happy couple just wanted a day filled with joy and to be surrounded by their closest friends and family, and this wedding certainly delivered - it was a blast!
We loved working with Rob and Linda to create a wedding video that they’ll cherish for the rest of their lives. Linda was kind enough to say this about their wedding day: “Matt is positive, encouraging, and calm! We felt so comfortable, and never noticed we were being filmed. Whenever something sweet or fun happens, Matt captures every second, but you wouldn’t notice him unless you looked for him. His laid-back and kind personality makes him perfect to be around on the wedding day.” Cheers to you, Rob and Linda! Wishing you two many, many happy years together.
Kelly and Brandon actually met during a job interview process - a mutual friend suggested that they “meet” over the phone, and after an hour-long phone call, they knew an instant connection was happening. In the midst of dating bliss, Brandon took Kelly on a trip to Chicago - one of their favorite cities! As they strolled down North Avenue Beach, he dropped to one knee and asked her to join his world forever. She said yes. Brandon even had a photographer ready to snap some engagement photos in a few of their favorite Chicago spots!
This happy couple wanted their wedding to feel special, but not stuffy - more like a fancy dinner party with friends than a stiff, formal event. The Cordelle was the perfect spot for a fun, family-friendly day. Their day was light-hearted and filled with depth at the same time, and the room was filled with love from their families and close friends as they joined their lives together.
Looking back on their wedding day, Kelly says she’ll never forget Brandon’s face when she walked down the aisle - her favorite moment of the whole day. We also loved the unique ways the couple involved Brandon’s son Rylan in their big day, and having him included in their vows was a sweet family moment. We loved working with Kelly and Brandon, and we wish their new little family all the best for a lifetime to come.
You know the story. Boy meets girl… or in this case, girl’s mom on a plane. Stephanie and Jake’s story has one of the best beginnings of all time. On a flight to Nashville, Jake helped a lady stow her carry-on bag, they started to chat, and she mentioned that he might love her daughter. Jake left his business card with Stephanie’s mom — and after a few months, Stephanie finally looked him on a social media and sent him the message that really started it all. They became friends for a few years, and in 2016, they started dating and never looked back.
On a vacation to the couple’s favorite spot in Oregon in 2018, Jake planned the ultimate surprise. Even on a 30 degree day on a snowy mountain, he managed to warm Stephanie’s heart with a hilarious, endearing moment on one knee — and of course, a beautiful ring didn’t hurt in sealing the deal, either.
The couple chose the Noelle hotel in downtown Nashville as their venue to say, “I do,” and they created a fun Gatsby theme to play up the hotel’s art deco style. Their cascading flowers and vintage touches were perfect. After an intimate ceremony, sharing vows in front of their family and friends, Stephanie and Jake headed down to the hotel’s speakeasy for some one-of-a-kind photos and an amazing reception.
Stephanie admits that she was nervous about having a wedding video — the fears of your day being portrayed as cheesy are real! — but looking back, she says it’s one of the best decisions she made for her wedding day. Having professionals on hand to wrangle the wedding party, catch those tiny special moments, and capture the best day of their lives was an addition Stephanie and Jacob are really grateful they chose. We’re so glad they did, too! We wish them all the best in their new chapter of lifelong love.
Lauren and Chase through mutual friends at church, but it wasn’t until six months later that their paths crossed again. Chase had a work meeting in Lauren’s office, and when she got to her desk that day, she found a sticky note asking her out for coffee! It was love at first sip - the couple fell hard and never looked back. Nine months later, Lauren and her best friends were on a girls’ trip to Lake Como, Italy, when she spotted a man who looked just like Chase. As they got closer, her heart started pounding - it was Chase, and when he dropped down on one knee, she couldn’t say yes fast enough.
The happy couple dreamed of an elegant, classic wedding - something that resembled the old Louisiana plantations of Lauren’s hometown. The Estate at Cherokee Dock was the perfect spot to say, “I do,” complete with a gorgeous garden that tied in beautifully with their florals and greenery.
Lauren and Chase’s wedding was everything they’d dreamed of: elegant, fun, and full of love. Looking out at the grinning faces of friends and family as they were announced for the first time as husband and wife was a moment they’ll cherish forever! As they think about their wedding day now, they’re grateful for the little moments tucked into the busyness - getting ready with their wedding party and meaningful moments with their parents.
We loved working with Lauren and Chase. Lauren was kind enough to say she loved working with us, too! In her words, “I wasn't stressed one bit about the videography. I appreciated Matt’s phone call a few days before to talk through everything. His excitement was contagious, and we had a great experience!” We’re wishing Lauren and Chase many, many years of happiness together, and we’re so glad we got to be a part of your wedding day.
Lindsay and David are lovers of the outdoors. In fact, it’s what brought them together! They met at a 2016 wildlife expo, and they hit it off right away. David actually caught the flu during the trip, but these two were already so head-over-heels for one another that they spent the week together anyway. What’s a little flu in the face of love, right?
One day, a friend of David’s was having “boat trouble,” and David brought Lindsay along to help him figure out the problem. He asked her to go to the front of the boat to look for some things, and when she returned, he was on one knee with a ring in his hand (and a GoPro set up to capture it all, unbeknownst to her)! They joined friends and family for a celebratory crawfish boil - with champagne, too, of course.
David and Lindsay wanted a classic, romantic wedding, with live oaks and Spanish moss to give it a true Charleston feel. They chose white, blush, and lots of greenery to mix with the outdoors and the historic venue, and everything came together beautifully. As a special touch, the couple planned strategic moments throughout their day to slow down and appreciate the start of the rest of their lives. Some of our favorites: a meaningful first look with letters for one another, a moment to look out at the congregation and take in their support and love, and even a few minutes to dig up bourbon they’d buried onsite earlier - it’s good luck!
Evidence of family and friends’ love was all over this wedding, from a cross that Lindsay’s dad built for the ceremony to corn hole boards hand painted by David’s dad for the guests to enjoy (Clemson and UGA, of course). Both of their parents’ wedding photos were on display, too - a tribute to a legacy of love.
We’ve known Lindsay and her family for a while - we actually we got to film her sister’s wedding five years ago! - so we knew working with this couple would be pure joy. We had a blast, and we wish Lindsay and David all the best in their marriage. We hope their wedding video will remind them of the happiest day of their lives for years to come.
Jamie and Jeff met on Vanderbilt’s campus, but their friendship blossomed while studying abroad in the south of France. They returned home for their junior year, and their friendship changed into something more. The two were inseparable from then on! After seven fun years of dating, Jeff took Jamie on a Breckenridge ski trip. Little did she know, tucked inside his ski jacket was the ring of her dreams. On their last run of the day, he asked Jamie to stop and “take a selfie,” but instead, he slipped to one knee and asked her to marry him. Right in the middle of the quiet ski run, she said yes - and they headed down the mountain to find her family waiting to celebrate!
Jamie and Jeff woke up to a rainy wedding day - but they couldn’t have been more pleased. Their day was romantic, candlelit and cozy, and the weather added the perfect touch. Gorgeous florals, velvet accents, and beautiful candles set the mood for this beautiful Cannery Ballroom wedding.
This wedding was gorgeous, as you can see, but it was also FUN! We quickly found out that this crew knows how to dance - from the bridesmaids’ dance party before walking down the aisle to the flower girl tearing up the dance floor at the reception. The evening was also full of love, with touching toasts and friendly hugs all around.
Jamie and Jeff weren’t sure if they even wanted a wedding video until the last minute, but looking back on it now, they’re so grateful they made that call - and we’re so glad we answered. We worked with the happy couple to make filming a stress-free, fun process, and we know they’ll be able to cherish their wedding day memories for a lifetime. Cheers to you, Jamie and Jeff!
Sharon and Thomas met at work in the heart of New York City, and they bonded over their love of Central Park. Their relationship blossomed as they walked those pathways through so many seasons, so it was only right that Thomas proposed on one of their favorite hills in the middle of the park. After Sharon said yes, he suggested that they celebrate with a drink at The Boathouse. She walked in to see her family waiting there for her! Thomas had flown them into the city to celebrate - the perfect ending to a beautiful proposal.
Sharon and Thomas wanted a classic wedding that didn’t feel fussy, and they wanted to leave plenty of room for fun! The Benton Chapel was the perfect backdrop for a special ceremony that the couple truly made their own, all while honoring timeless traditions. The outpouring of love from their families was something special, and we loved getting a front row seat to their “I do”s - and to their dance moves at the reception!
Sharon recently emailed us to say, “During wedding planning, someone told me that despite being surrounded by all your loved ones on your wedding day, the people you actually spend the most time with (other than each other) are the photographer and videographer. We were super happy to spend the day with you and are thrilled with the excellent job you did.” We loved spending the day with you, too, Sharon and Thomas! It was a blast to capture all the highlights from your special day, and we hope you’ll love looking back on your wedding for years and years.
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Jamie and Travis became the best of friends in eighth grade algebra class. In the years that followed, feelings deepened - it’s like these two hearts knew to wait until the timing was right. A steady friendship turned into a beautiful relationship, and finally, Jamie and Travis got to meet at the end of the aisle to say “yes” to a lifetime of being best friends.
The happy couple dreamed up a gorgeous winter wedding filled with marble, gold, and shades of burgundy. They wanted an elegant day that would truly match the celebration of their lives joining together forever, and Mint Springs Farm was the perfect place for a formal (but fun!) day to say “I do.” They said just that, through a few sweet tears, in a beautiful faith-filled ceremony. Jamie and Travis are clearly loved by many - the wedding toasts were some of the sweetest we’ve heard.
We loved capturing Jamie and Travis’s love story for them to look back on forever. Our team was there to make every aspect of the day fun, while capturing lots of precious moments for them to treasure. We know that their love - and friendship - will last a lifetime, and we wish them all the happiness they could hope for!
Natalie and Andrew met in college at Georgia Tech. They ran into each other one night at a friend’s party, and “I’ll walk you home” turned into chatting on the front steps until the sun came up - and they never looked back. A few happy years later, the couple found themselves vacationing in Santorini. As they stood on their balcony, overlooking the ocean and discussing plans to meet a friend for dinner, Andrew changed the conversation - and both of their lives - by asking Natalie to marry him! The friend who was supposed to be waiting at the restaurant was a few houses down, capturing photos of every special moment.
Neverland Farms felt like a magical greenhouse the first time Natalie and Andrew stepped inside, and they wanted their wedding day to feel the same way. They decorated with fun vintage elements like mismatched cake plates, antique glassware, and Victorian mirrors, and even drove away in a vintage car! With bright jewel tones that popped in the rustic venue, it was a beautiful day, down to the last detail.
Thinking back on their wedding day, Natalie and Andrew remember so many special moments, from reciting the vows they wrote to one another to watching their guests dance under a canopy of plants and twinkling lights at the reception. Magical is truly the perfect word to describe this happy couple’s first day as husband and wife.
We’re thrilled that Natalie and Andrew chose us to video their wedding day. They loved that we were able to capture footage without anyone even realizing - and we loved getting to be a part of such a gorgeous event for a great couple. We know they have so many good years ahead, and we hope they’ll look back on their wedding video and cherish those memories for the rest of their lives.
Cassie and Miles actually met when he briefly moved in with his sister - who happened to be Cassie’s roommate! Miles did move away, but after two years apart, the pair found themselves missing one another, and their long distance relationship began. The drive from Knoxville to Nashville was growing longer and longer with each trip, so when Cassie came to visit Miles for Christmas in 2017, he took her on a stroll through the sparkling lights of Cheekwood Gardens, and then gave her something even sparklier - a gorgeous engagement ring.
The couple wanted a wedding with a touch of sophistication and a whole lot of fun, and this day truly was a blast from morning to night. With details like glow stick sunglasses and friends being seated by fantasy football team, Cassie and Miles really made this day their own in all the best ways. In the craziness of the wedding day, the couple remembers their first look being a tender, special moment. To have a few minutes away from the hustle and bustle to just be together, taking in the best day of their lives, is something they’ll never forget.
We loved working with these two, and we’re so glad they love their wedding video. Here are a few kind words from Cassie: “Working with Matt was wonderful. He brought great energy to compliment the craziness of the day, all while remaining calm and working well with my photographer. He was one of the best vendors I decided to choose. Our video is exactly what I wanted, and it’s one of the things I'll cherish the most for years to come.” We wish you a lifetime of happiness ahead, Miles and Cassie!
