Thomas Bowen Films

Jillian & Richard: Something Blue

Taylor Diehl — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:42:00 +0000

On June 18, 2011 we had a great time being a part of Jillian & Richard’s wedding day…and what a party it was! Surrounded by family and friends, the couple wed at Saint Alosius and reception was held at The Willard. Jillian and Richard, along with their bridal party, kept each other laughing the entire day! It was a beautiful wedding – we especially loved Jillian’s use of the “something blue” in her shoes and entire color theme.

Michael Bennett Kress Photography was the photographer for their wedding day. You can see his work from the wedding here.

Wedding Film Giveaway!

Taylor Diehl — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:37:33 +0000

In honor of engagement season and to celebrate the new year, Thomas Bowen Films will be giving away a FREE Wedding Film to one lucky couple. From now until the beginning of March, each person who LIKES Thomas Bowen Films on Facebook and enters their Name, Wedding Date and Email is entered in for the chance to win a Trilliant Bliss wedding package valued at $4,000. In addition, anyone who participates and books with us is eligible for a free HD Blu-Ray upgrade ($300 value) just by LIKEing Thomas Bowen Films and mentioning this offer. We will announce the winner on March 5, 2012. In the meantime, keep in touch because we will be featuring NEW videos along with tips and advice from local planners and event professionals. We look forward to hearing from you soon and having the opportunity to provide our video services for your wedding day!

So what are you waiting for?…go to our Facebook page and follow the steps to enter in the chance to win a one of kind wedding film by Thomas Bowen Films.

The Package: Trilliant Bliss, valued at $4,000: This custom package includes eight hours of coverage by two filmmakers shooting in HD and 35mm DSLR camera. Like all of our packages, we include a highlight reel, documentary-style long version, and chapter stops on the DVD menu. This package includes complete editing and 4 standard DVD copies. The custom menu master disc will include our highlight reel and a detailed documentary to include natural sound and music overlay with chapter stops at key moments for easy navigation. Filming in an unobtrusive photojournalistic style with multiple high-fidelity wireless microphones to capture special readings, music and your personal vows. All songs, toasts and speeches are filmed while connected wirelessly to the DJ or band’s audio system to ensure the highest quality sound production.

Term & Conditions: Only engaged couples (bride or groom) may enter in the sweepstakes. Package includes travel for any weddings within 90 miles of the Washington DC area, if outside of the DC area, additional expenses will be the responsibility of the winner.

Lauren & Barrett, Bayside Gibson Island Wedding

Taylor Diehl — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:41:47 +0000

Lauren & Barrett’s wedding encompassed all of the special touches only Maryland has to offer..complete with some of the best crab cakes we’ve ever had! The Gibson Island Club was the perfect outdoor venue to spend a gorgeous afternoon on the bay…we were lucky to finally have a break from the rain! Their wedding was one big party with friends and family dancing the night away with The Voltage Brothers. We had an amazing time contributing to Lauren & Barrett’s special day and being a part of their celebration.

Michael Bennett Kress Photography was there to capture their wedding and also engagement session this past summer in Annapolis. We’ve included a quick peak at some of these moments but check out his blog to see the full posting!

Lauren & Barrett’s Engagement

Lauren & Barrett’s Wedding

Vendors
Gibson Island Club
Michael Bennett Kress Photography
Philippa Tarrant Floral Design
The Voltage Brothers

Cristina & Pedro, Romantic Morais Vineyard Wedding

Taylor Diehl — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:33:32 +0000

Today we’re sharing another beautiful wedding from October, 2011. Cristina and Pedro’s wedding was the perfect fairytale all girls dream of complete with a horse drawn carriage! When we first spoke with Cristina back at the beginning of September, they were making the last minute decision to hire a videographer and we are so happy to have been included. It was a lot of fun working with Cristina and Pedro and being able to capture all of the special moments shared between the couple and their family and friends.

Megan and Laura, Events In The City, planned this flawless wedding day and are always a great team to work with! The couple wed at St. Leo Church and the Reception was held at Morais Vineyards (What a gorgeous location for a fall wedding!). The talented creative team included Brookhill Florist, Columbus Grill Cateri ng, DC Rental, DJ Ricky Fernandez, Chariots for Hire, Atmosphere Lighting, Elegant Hair by Giselle, and Faces by SAM.

Kristi Odom photographed not only Cristina & Pedro’s wedding but also their engagement session in Old Town, Alexandria….and it is probably one of my favorite Old Town engagement sessions! Kristi does an amazing job capturing their personalities as a couple and is such a talented photographer. Definitely check out her blog here to see images from the entire engagement session.

Lauren & Jeremy

Taylor Diehl — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:59:16 +0000

On October 15, 2011 we had the pleasure of joining Lauren and Jeremy on their wedding day…and now I am so excited to finally share their video! Not only does this couple look great together but watching Jeremy see his lovely bride for the first time is enough to make anyone giddy with excitement. The couple was surrounded by family and friends whose toasts proved just how perfect they are together and how special of a celebration this was for everyone. Their gorgeous day was planned by the EVOKE team and took place at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. The creative team included-Occasions Caterers, Edge Floral Event Designers, Elegant Hair By Giselle and Make up by Leah McKay. To see more of this couple and their special day, go to Matt Mendelsohn’s blog to see all of the images captured from the day.

Your Engagement, Your Story

Taylor Diehl — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:06:09 +0000

It is obvious why this time of year has been labeled “engagement season”..What could be more perfect then popping the question during such a festive time surrounded by family and friends? For those of you who are recently engaged, congratulations. This is such an exciting time for you and your family-enjoy and celebrate every moment!

In honor of engagement season I thought it would be fitting to share “Love Story” videos. Engagement videos are becoming more common as a fun way for couples to share their love story and capture the special moments of excitement before their wedding. Similar to engagement photo sessions, videos are a unique way to announce your wedding day and express your personalities as a couple.

DC Love Story, Thomas Bowen Films

I found this fun & quirky engagement video by JAMS on Style Me Pretty a few weeks ago

And another Save the Date by Brent Foster Photography featured on Style Me Pretty Canada

Interested in creating your own Save the Date or sharing your Love Story? Contact us today so we can help make your engagement and wedding all the more special. Also, for more advice on planning your engagement session and wedding in the Washington DC area check out United With Love and Washingtonian Bridal Party Blog

Diana & Ghanem: DC Spanish Wedding

Taylor Diehl — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:27:02 +0000

Despite the rainy weather on October 1, Diana and Ghanem’s Spanish themed wedding day was nothing short of gorgeous. The couple worked with Table 6 Productions and Jackson Durham Flowers and Events LLC to transform The Congressional Country Club into the most lavish and romantic space. I especially love Diana and Ghanem’s song choice for their video, “Have You Ever Really Loved A Women” Bryan Adams…you can’t help but be swept up into the magic of this video and their wedding day!

Kristina & Alan: Urban Chic DC Wedding

Taylor Diehl — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:50:40 +0000

Last month, we had the pleasure of being a part of Kristina and Alan’s urban chic DC wedding. This couple called on the help of Vicki Grafton of My Simple Details to create the wedding of their dreams full of gorgeous DC locations. Beginning the day at The W Hotel, ceremony at St. Patricks Church, reception at the Newseum and to top it off the whole bridal party traveled around the city in Pedicabs! Holly Heider Chapple provided the beautiful flowers, Wolf Gang Puck, DC catered the event and Dream Day DJs featuring Jake Ritchie kept everyone dancing and celebrating all evening long.

Kristina and Alan were such a fun and beautiful young couple to work with…to see images from their fall engagement session in Fairfax, Va visit Kate Triano Photography’s blog. Kate was also the photographer for their wedding..so check out her blog for pictures of this entire event coming soon!

Chelsea & Nick, “Wine, Love & Ice Cream” Wedding

Taylor Diehl — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:23:38 +0000

Recently, local vineyards and wineries have become one of my favorite venues…and the wedding of Chelsea and Nick on September 24 at Potomac Point Winery is a perfect example of why! Chelsea’s family actually owns this vineyard so it was a no brainer location to host their reception. The couple decided the theme of their wedding would be “Wine, Love & Ice Cream” because the combination perfectly described their relationship. “The beautiful ballroom, stunning view of rolling vineyards and the sheer love that went into building the winery and vineyard; we knew there was no better place to celebrate our wedding”. Chelsea explained the ice cream theme came up because she’s always LOVED Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and Nick actually proposed with a personalized pint flavored, “Will You Marry Me”.

From that point it was easy for the other details to fall into place.. Chelsea’s love for pastel colors tied in perfectly with the ice cream theme and the couple (with help from their family of course) crafted special homemade items to add personal details throughout the day. These personalized touches include: wine bottle labels with Ben & Jerry flavors as table names, Nick built the ice cream stand, signs painted by Chelsea’s grandmother and bridesmaid, an over sized wine bottle etched with the B & G’s names and wedding date for guests to sign and Potomac Point Winery corks mixed into the boutonnieres.

From the bride,
“Nick and I knew that we wanted everyone to have a great time at the reception. We had our customized corn hole available for guests to play during cocktail hour & the photo booth “on a budget” for guests to utilize. Once dinner was finished, we honored my parent’s anniversary with a dance to their wedding song & the party began! We danced all night, only stopping for the ice cream bar, and ended with my family’s traditional bridal dance. We truly had the wedding of our dreams and one day we want to do it all over again!”

The talented vendor team that contributed to Chelsea and Nick’s dream wedding included,
Ceremony: Aquia Episcopal Church
Cocktail & Reception: Potomac Point Winery
Photography: Genevieve Leiper
Flowers: Holly Heider Chapple
Catering & Ice Cream Bar: Le Grand Cru (In-house at Potomac Point Winery)
DJ: Chris Laich
Stationary: Fingers In Ink
Makeup: Carl Ray, Four Season Salon Georgetown
Hair: Erika Bergsagel, Frizzles Hair Salon
Wedding Gown: Alvina Valenta
Bridesmaid Dresses: Cynthia Rowley
Cake & Cake Pops: Sweet Creations Cakes
Transportation: Prime Transportation

DC NACE Gala 2011: Supports Operation USO Care Package

Taylor Diehl — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:27:08 +0000

This fall, I had the pleasure of being a part of the Greater DC Chapter NACE (National Association of Catering Executives) annual fund raising Gala. For those of you who are not familiar with this organization, each year NACE hosts their Capital Style Gala and partners with a local charity. This year, “NACE Salutes the 1940s: Heroes to Hollywood” was in support of Operation USO Care Package which is based in Fort Belvoir, Va. Not only did the Gala raise money for this fantastic charity but NACE members and local volunteers all met at the OUCP headquarters for a Stuffing Party. Check out the video below to learn more about this charity and see the DC NACE Chapter’s contributions.

For photography from this stuffing party go to Michael Bennett Kress Photography’s blog here

The Capital Style Gala, “NACE Salutes the 1940s: Heroes to Hollywood” took place last Sunday, November 6. and was a huge success! The Hotel Monaco was transformed into a luxurious 1940s/patriotic themed evening celebrating our U.S. military heroes and the achievements of our local event industry. To see the images by Geoff Chesman Visuals and Eli Turner Studios of this amazing event visit The Capital Style Gala facebook page…coming soon!