Last month we filmed a wedding services promo film for the Wyrebank Banqueting Suite in Garstang. The venue has a lovely, purpose built function suite where everything is finished to the highest of standards. This project started a year last February and so must be the longest project we have done. the Manager, Stuart had contacted me in December 2011 to say that he loved the mini promo film that we had produced at The Borough and could we do something equally gorgeous for his venue.
On the day of filming, I had a lovely time. Because I am so used to filming weddings and finding a story of the day from the Bride and Groom’s point of view, I had to keep mindful during the day that the Wyrebank and staff were the real stars of the film, since it is after all their film! It was interesting seeing it from their side - I was able to concentrate on things that I never really pay much attention to - I have to take my hat off to people who work in catering - it is just such hard work. The team at the Wyrebank are quietly efficient and I think you see that in the film.
On the day, I filmed Shaun and Carolyn’s wedding which was lovely. However, it was a bit odd to be filming a couple’s wedding when I had never met them before. Nobody seemed to mind though. Shaun had given a very funny, original speech and so I hoped that he and Carolyn would be up for an interview about their day. However, they turned me down. I knew that I wanted someone to be on camera talking about the Wyrebank experience - I told Stuart - he looked a bit horrified at the thought of having to do it. Then all was solved when Carolyn’s mum stepped forward and volunteered herself. She was marvellous. Carolyn’s mum is an every-mother-of-the-bride-woman. She was a star - she must have used the word ‘perfect’ at least sixty times during our 5 minute chat. She was a very happy lady - told it just as it was and brimmed over with enthusiasm for the venue, the wedding, her emotions, the staff, the location… all was just… well…perfect. And when you have filmed such an honest, warm interview like that, you know for sure that you will get a good story out of the day.
When I look at the edit, I am pleased. I think that sometimes these promotional films can all look a bit too polished and glossy. However, when I watch the Wyrebank film, there is a simple truth within it - thanks largelg to Carolyn’s mum, a happy and beautiful bride and groom and the ever professional and low key efficiency of the staff… oh and they fed me, so I shall love them forever!
