D. Carpenter Videography - Maryland Wedding Videos

Allie & Dave - Overhills Mansion

2009-04-09T12:07:00.000-07:00

March 21, 2009
It was a beautiful spring day for Allie and Dave's ceremony at the St. Augustine's Church in Elkridge MD. The Church had recently undergone a renovation and is absolutely beautiful, from the stars painted on the ceiling to the hand-carved woodwork of the pews. The reception was held at Overhills Mansion in Catonsville, just minutes from the ceremony. Since it was a daytime wedding, the sunlight lit the rooms. The entire event was filmed in HD and am looking forward to editing the video.

Piney Branch Golf Course Bridal Show

2009-02-26T13:06:00.000-08:00

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth at the Piney Branch Golf Course Bridal Show on February 22. Piney Branch is a wonderful place to host your wedding and reception.

Choose Videographer on Personality and Style

2009-01-31T17:35:00.001-08:00

In 2009, brides will definitely be more focused on price than in recent years. It’s fine to scale back and have a small intimate affair, or to make your own wedding favors. But there’s one thing that you shouldn’t skimp on - your wedding video.

A great wedding video will be cherished for years by you and your future generations. Choosing a wedding videographer solely on price can result in major disappointment and not just after the video has been delivered.

Just like your photographer, you want to be able to get along with your videographer. You’re going to be spending some time with them on your wedding day so you should make sure that your personalities click. Also make sure that they have a level of professionalism that you are comfortable with.

Each wedding videographer has his or her own style of shooting and editing. Check out their sample videos and make sure that you like their style. Does it move you? Does it bring tears to your eyes? Do you want your video to be just like it?

Not every videographer is right for every couple. Choose the videographer that has the personality and style that fits your personality and style.

Kathryn & David - BWI Marriott

2009-01-16T17:13:00.000-08:00

January 10, 2009
Kat and David's wedding was at the BWI Marriott Hotel. The hall was decorated in lush, vibrant shades of red and black - very dramatic. All of the flowers were red and white roses. The couple was a pleasure to work for. They were very laid back and just wanted to enjoy themselves. The whole evening was up against the Ravens-Titans playoff game so most of the guests were huddled around the TV during the cocktail hour. They even had a TV in the bridal waiting room. Dancing was a highlight of the reception. David's dance towards Kat to remove the garter was one of the best I have seen yet. Dan from Music Masters DJs was the DJ. He kept the party going all night long.

Katie & Nick - Celebrations on the Bay

2009-01-08T13:09:00.000-08:00

December 27, 2009
Christmas weddings are always so beautiful. The church was decorated for Christmas with a large Nativity scene, Christmas trees, Poinsettias and wreathes. The weather couldn't have been better for the end of December - 60 degrees and sunny. The reception was at Celebrations on the Bay. When we arrived at Celebrations, the sky was a beautiful blue and the sun was starting to set. Katie and Nick took a ton of formal photographs outside. Their photographer - Stevie T. - couldn't resist the gorgeous setting. As the sun went down the sky turned pink and everything reflected off the water. Inside the reception hall, the lighting was dim and decorated with white Christmas lights. The best thing was the cake. It was white with snowflakes, garnished with cranberries and garland. The bride and groom were snowmen! So cute! The dance party was hopping all night long with the help of their DJ - Paul Love.

Abigail & Max - Chesapeake Bay Beach Club

2008-12-09T07:22:00.000-08:00

December 6, 2008
Abigail and Max were married at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club. It was an elegant affair. The beach club has really expanded in recent years and they have a new room for indoor ceremonies. The room has huge windows for natural light and a fireplace at the front. There were two elements that I thought made the ceremony very personal. First the grandfather of the bride was the officiant. They also had the readings done in English and Spanish, to acknowledge the groom's family. One other thing that I really thought was great was the bride's jewelry. She borrowed a diamond necklace with a bright blue sapphire pendant. It was a nice contrast to her gown and covered her something borrowed and something blue.

Megan & Bill - Loyola College & Baltimore Museum of Industry

2008-11-19T07:28:00.000-08:00

November 15, 2008
Megan and Bill's ceremony was in the chapel on the Loyola College, Baltimore, Maryland campus. The reception was at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. I really like how they had arranged the museum for the reception. They had hors d'oerve stations placed throughout the museum and staff members on hand to answer any questions the guests might have. They even fired up the machine shop with all its belts and pulleys.

The photographer was Kyle from Kyle Bergner Photography. I have worked with her before and I was glad to do so again, she is a talented photographer. I think that we are able to work well together because we both put the couple at the center of our attention. We didn't battle each other for position because we both know that photo and video are very different final products. It allowed for us to both ply our art to the best we could for the couple, and I think our final products will reflect that in the end.

Also, this crowd was very active on the dance floor. They got down from the first dance until after the band quit playing. It was a lot of fun, and I wish Megan and Bill all the best.

Katie & Chad - Mt. St. Mary's & Antrim 1844

2008-11-18T14:35:00.000-08:00

November 8, 2008
The ceremony was at the Immaculate Conception Chapel on the Mount St. Mary's campus in Emmitsburg, MD. This is a beautiful, old church with a choir loft. Meghan was up in the loft to capture a good second angle, to cover the dedication to The Blessed Mother Mary and to capture Katie's aunt who was playing the flute in the loft. As usual, I was at the alter for the processional and then moved to the end of the center aisle for the duration of the ceremony. Katie & Chad had a full Catholic Mass which tends to be over an hour. The couple has chosen our edited ceremony video. The final video will include all of main events of the ceremony but in a shorten version. The reception was at the lovely Antrim 1844 in Taneytown, MD. The flowers were a rich red set against a bright white. The centerpieces and cake were the highlights of the reception decor.

Erin & Ryan - Quiet Waters Park

2008-11-18T14:26:00.000-08:00

November 1, 2008
The wedding took place at the Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis. The location was a public park but the couple had rented one of the available buildings. The day turned out to be great for an outdoor autumn day, the sky was bright blue and the trees were at the peak of the fall colors. The photographer Mike Buscher had a great chance to take the couple out for a photo session on the arched bridge and the gazebo nearby. Erin & Ryan were a great couple to work with and for, and they did one of what I think was one of the sweetest things I have seen at a wedding. During the short non-denominational ceremony, the officiant read a pre-vow that each had written to the other. They were simple sweet stories that told of how the couple had meet and fallen in love, and how they look forward to spending their lives together. I wish Erin & Ryan all the best.

Jessica & Brett - Gramercy Mansion

2008-10-15T06:32:00.000-07:00

This past weekend we filmed Jessica and Brett's Wedding. The interfaith ceremony was at the Towson United Methodist Church under the custom hoopa in historic Hampton Maryland. This was one of the most beautifully lit churches I've ever seen. The sun through the windows created beautiful pools of light making the church's interior glow. The reception was at the upscale Gramercy Mansion in Greenspring Valley. The wedding was a ton of fun and the couple danced the night away. The photographer was Eric Stocklin - a long time friend and colleague of my wife. He was great to work with and I think his working style added to the enjoyment of the evening. Weddingscapes did an awesome job with the floral decor. They did both the ceremony and the tablescapes at the reception. This created a real feeling of continuity between the ceremony and reception. The deep rich colors they used for the bridal bouquets and centerpieces were unique. I would highly recommend any of these wedding vendors.

Charnita & Claude - Renditions Golf Course

2008-10-05T10:53:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we filmed a wedding at Renditions Golf Course in Davidsonville, MD. The setting was beautiful and the weather was perfect. Charnita and Claude had an outdoor ceremony overlooking the golf greens. They incorporated the breaking of bread, a sand ceremony and jumping the broom. The reception was inside the banquet hall. A rich maroon blanketed the bridesmaids, the favors, rose petals and most of the reception hall. For a day wedding, it sure was a happening party. The dance floor was packed for most of the day. Everyone had a blast. Alan from Morningstar Photography was a pleasure to work with.

April & Don - Piney Branch Golf Course

2008-09-21T06:41:00.000-07:00

Last night we filmed a wedding at the Piney Branch Golf Course in Hampstead. What a beautiful setting for the ceremony and reception. They have a covered patio for the ceremony overlooking the rolling hills of their manicured greens. The ballroom is also beautiful and spacious. The staff at Piney Branch were very accommodating. I'm sure that April and Don were thrilled with their wedding. We worked with Norm, Lauren and Penny from Greystone Photographics and Scott from Great Scott Productions. As always, these vendors are very professional and easy to work with. April and Don are a lovely couple, very friendly and obviously in love. I'm sure that it will be a pleasure to edit their video.