Set against the rolling hills of Piedmont, Rocca di Arignano is a medieval castle that has been lovingly restored, balancing historic charm with contemporary elegance. Dating back to the 11th century, this remarkable venue has been brought back to life by Luca Veronelli and Elsa Panini, whose passion for preserving its heritage has transformed it…
Are wedding directories shaping the industry … or just selling an illusion? Wedding directories and blogs have transformed the luxury wedding industry into a race for validation, with headlines like “Europe’s 10 Best Wedding Photographers” and “The World’s Best Wedding Videographers” dominating search results. But who decides these rankings? Who defines what makes someone “the…
Are you planning a ‘luxury’ wedding? Have you considered what that truly means in the context of your celebration? As an experienced wedding professional, I’ve seen countless couples drawn to the allure of luxury, yet defining it goes beyond extravagant displays of wealth. In the initial stages of wedding planning, couples are presented with a…
You’ve watched some of the films, you’ve read the ethos behind Story Of Your Day, so here’s your opportunity to learn about the person behind the lens? It’s my pleasure to share a glimpse into my journey from BBC TV Journalist to one of Europe’s leading female wedding videographers. Formerly known as Emma Massey during…
Believe me when I say I don’t think I can write a blog post worthy of this truly awesome wedding in Cannes in the South of France. This was an epic wedding … and then some! “Nothing Stops a Schwinger getting married when he wants – not even a global pandemic” .. was just one…
I am in love with storytelling and beautiful cinematography. As well as using this passion to film and produce gorgeous wedding, proposal and elopement films, I am also a videography trainer and mentor. This month, I will be at the NEC in Birmingham sharing insight, opinion, tips and tricks on videography, storytelling and cinematography. It’s…
At the end of each year, I always love looking back on all the wonderful moments from the weddings I’ve filmed at. And 2018 has once again been a brilliant year for Story Of Your Day with fantastic memories. I’ve enjoyed filming weddings and celebrations across the UK, Europe and Asia, and I’ve also had…
With all the best intentions and laid out plans, things do go wrong… but the key to avoid this ruining your wedding day is to let go of control on the day and accept that ‘what will be will be’. Saturday evening:I’m currently traveling from one Swiss wedding to another. I am on a train…
I recently read a Facebook post from a bride-to-be, which really rattled my cage. “I am looking for an amazing videographer in my area.But I can’t seem to find one for a reasonable price” (Bride-to-be, Facebook) Cue umpteen reasonably OK videographers posting their website, availability and giving reasonable quotes. Hey guys…. she said she wanted…
I love a challenge and ‘Real Wedding’ number four in our series, was certainly that, for several reasons. Set in Strasbourg in north-eastern France, this was certainly the most bilingual wedding I’ve covered yet. Elizabeth from the United States and Guillaume from Strasbourg itself. On the day, three languages were spoken, which I had to…