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Tyler and Kaitlin Whispering Oaks Ranch Wedding {Sedona and Flagstaff Wedding Videographer}

August 11, 2017 by Leslie Allred in wedding

The way Tyler delivered his vows to Kaitlin is something I will never forget.  He had them written on a folded piece of paper in his hands.  However, he never once looked at his notes.  Instead he looked her in the eyes and delivered the most lovely vows.  I later heard friends talking about how much they each cried during the ceremony. 

This couple is in deep love, and it is obvious. You could just feel it as they looked at each other. It was also clear that they have many people who love and support them, because they return that same kind of love and support to others.  

One thing I will also forever remember about this wedding was riding in the side by side through the pine trees, down a very rocky road, with Tyler and Kaitlin, the wonderful photographer Bailey Dalton, designer Annie Spring, and the wedding organizer to beat the sunset.  It was getting dark so we were flying to capture the last light. We were laughing and hooting, and holding on for dear life. It's moments like this, where things get really fun.  Everyone relaxes and true personalities come out.  And then I realize I'd love to hang out with these people regularly. And we captured some gorgeous scenes, and made it back with plenty of time for dancing.  Although someone may have eaten Tyler's piece of Key lime pie.  

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Venue:  Whispering Oaks Ranch

Photographer:  Bailey Dalton

Designer: Annie Spring

August 11, 2017 /Leslie Allred
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Dante + Anna, Moab Under Canvas Wedding {Flagstaff and Sedona Wedding Videographer}

July 13, 2017 by Leslie Allred in wedding

Dante and Anna are from Chicago, but have history together in the desert.  From concerts and festivals, to the proposal, the desert is a part of them.  They traveled from Chicago to Moab, for their wedding day.  They were surrounded by loving friends and family who also traveled similar distances to be there.  The whole day was grooving, with a fantastic playlist for each part of their wedding weekend.

Before the wedding, we buzzed over to Arches National Park to get some photos and footage in front of Turret Arch.  It was about 100 degrees, and the first really hot day of summer.  However, Dante carried water for his bride, and Anna had a parasol, and we had a great time.  I love when people are flexible and face the elements cheerfully.  Multiple times, they had to scramble up boulders in their finest for that perfect shot, and they did it so well.

We then headed back to Moab Under Canvas for the wedding.  What a beautiful venue that is!  You have gorgeous views of the La Sal Mountains, Arches National Park, Gemini Bridges road.  It is lovely.  Anna and Dante wrote heart felts vows bursting with humor and sincerity. It  was gorgeous.  And then the dancing.  The dancing was amazing.

And I must mention that Anna's hair was gorgeous.  Perhaps one of my favorite wedding hair styles ever.  So happy for this couple!

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July 13, 2017 /Leslie Allred
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Heather + Anthony, Whispering Oaks Ranch Wedding {Flagstaff and Sedona Wedding Videographer}

July 13, 2017 by Leslie Allred in wedding

Heather and Anthony climb, raft, and hike, with their sweet son in tow.  They are my kind of people!  Don't stop doing what you love because you have kids, just alter it a little! I am so glad I met this couple.  Immediately I thought to myself- we would probably hang out often if we lived in the same city.

Heather and Anthony's day was full of joy and laughter.  I could tell they were genuinely loving their wedding day. I found out Anthony has a secret skill of juggling pinecones.  And Heather- she is tough.  She lived in a tent for several months, pregnant.  Yesss.  

And to match the beautiful day, the La Sal mountains had recently received a spring snow storm, and they were absolutely stunning!  Now, over a month later- this is hardly a patch of snow left up there.  Congratulations Heather and Anthony!

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July 13, 2017 /Leslie Allred
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Drew + Diana Moab Wedding Film, Long Canyon and Fisher Towers {Sedona and Flagstaff Wedding videographer}

April 04, 2017 by Leslie Allred in wedding

I loved Drew and Diana's wedding day.  It was windy.  Not breezy, but blow-your-hair-all-over-the-place windy.  Blow-flowers-off-the-bouquet windy.  However, we found gorgeous locations and shelter when we needed it.  And for sunset, the wind practically died.  And best of all, my lav microphones still did a fantastic job picking up the vows, despite being on a cliffside with the biggest gusts of the day.

Drew and Diana are both law enforcement officers.  They met on the job, across the country in Florida.  Looking for a change of scenery, Drew accepted a job in Moab, and Diana soon did too.  Diana has a fun loving 6 year old daughter who immediately took to the red rocks and scared everyone by always getting too close to the edge.

All three wrote their own vows, and they were perfect.  Perhaps the highlight of the ceremony was watching Drew get on one knee as he made a vow to Diana's daughter. It was such a privilege to film this intimate ceremony.

After the ceremony, we hid from the wind in a park for cake, and then went on to Fisher Towers for sunset.  Fisher Towers is a stunning and majestic place.  The light was fantastic, and it was a great way to end the day.   

Bonnie Estell,  Florida photographer, was wonderful to work with.  This was her first time in Moab. I LOVE being with Moab first timers.  Her excitement was contagious, making for fun car time. 

Editing this wedding film was a complete joy and I was so excited to show it to Diana.  I am obsessed with the song, the footage, Diana's beauty, the scenery, Drew's suspenders.  Congratulations you two!

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April 04, 2017 /Leslie Allred
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John + Ami Canyonlands Wedding

November 29, 2016 by Leslie Allred in wedding

John and Ami are friends of my husband's.  They all wear the green and grey as employees for the National Park Service.  John told Clay (my husband), that they were having a cliff-side dirtbag wedding.  Clay decided it must be filmed to be remembered forever, and that is where I entered the party.  Long Canyon is a long, glorious canyon that winds down to the Colorado River.  They were married, barefoot, with toes on the slick rock, looking off a massive cliff towards the river and the La Sal Mountains. John and Ami fell in love watching sunsets and camping under the milky way, so this was all so fitting.    

One thing I love about weddings is that there are no rules.  You can get married where, how, and when you want, and John and Ami took full advantage of that, surrounded by family and friends cheering and hugging them on.  

One of the best parts of my job is hearing back from the bride after they see their film.  Ami wrote this to me: "Leslie, John and I both teared up watching it.  This will be so special to us and our families. So amazing that you also included such special small moments like my Mom and her sister talking together. Wow it's so perfect!!  There are no words to describe how meaningful this is to us and how much gratitude we have toward you. Even Orion started kicking around while we watched it!"

Congratulations John and Ami!

November 29, 2016 /Leslie Allred
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Joseph and Katy's Arches National Park Sunset Wedding {Moab, Utah wedding videographer}

October 25, 2016 by Leslie Allred in wedding

I loved this wedding.  I loved that the extended family and friends camped together before and after the wedding at the Devil's Garden campground in Arches National Park. I loved filming the children in their wedding best playing on the sandstone fins.  I loved that Katy was willing and totally comfortable applying her finishing touches in the campground bathroom.  And she was absolutely stunning. Seeing a wedding dress in the red rock desert will never get old to me. I loved how the setting sun illuminated the arch during the wedding. I especially loved that we had the arch completely to ourselves for the entire time.

As I edited this film, I fell more and more in love with their vows.  Today as I delivered their film, I told Katy today how much I loved the vows, and she responded that their vows were completely on the spot.  They spoke with so much sincerity, love, and eloquence.  I feel privileged that I was there to capture the vows and provide a way that they can listen and watch this incredibly intimate moment, forever. 

Venue: Devil's Garden Campground, Arches National Park

Photography, makeup, and hair: B. Beautiful Artistry

October 25, 2016 /Leslie Allred
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Moab, Utah, Whispering Oaks Ranch Wedding {Moab wedding videographer}

September 30, 2016 by Leslie Allred in wedding

I love the song in this wedding film. I've been singing it for weeks. One lyric happened to sum up the day quite nicely: 

"You’re the sun after the rain, chase away the cloudy days, all I’ll ever need my dear."- This is Love by Jack Etheridge, featuring Marie Hines.  

Soon after Michelle and Jamie's first look, a powerful monsoon rolled in.  We could see it coming from Canyonlands National Park, and while the Whispering Oaks balcony is a beautiful place to watch a storm, we were worried it would pour for the rest the day. Visibility became terrible; we could no longer see the La Sals, nor the Moab Rim, nor even the cabins just down the hill. Jamie and Michelle hardly stressed and, just as the song said, their love did chase away the cloudy day and their wedding was beautifully sunny.

10 memorable moments

  1. A dog in a tux and a dog in pearls. Look for them in the film!
  2. The first look.  Michelle's smile as Jamie turned and saw her was so bright and beautiful.
  3. The abundant Converse Chuck Taylors.  Michelle changed into an aqua pair after the ceremony, which was genius because she had to tromp through mud and tall grass during her couple's session.  And obviously, they are perfect dancing shoes.
  4. I set my camera up for a time lapse as the storm rolled in.  The storm was more powerful than anticipated and blew my camera right off the balcony.  Do not worry,  no cameras were harmed.
  5. While it was storming, no one seemed to stress.  In fact they started a game of poker.
  6. Walkie talkies.  Walkie talkies are not only fun but essential for pre-ceremony planning.  It makes communication 10x easier.
  7. The wedding vows.  I love when couples write their own vows.  When I am editing a wedding film, I always imagine the family watching this 50 years from now.  What I would give to watch my parents on their wedding day!
  8. The way Michelle and Jamie's personality shone throughout the wedding details.  The music, the flower girls, the drinks, the groomsmen and bridesmaids and man of honor.  The wedding was completely their own.
  9. Seeing the first yellow aspens of Fall.
  10. After the ceremony, I had a few moments to film Jamie and Michelle away from the crowd.  It was a privilege to film the bride and groom in their first moments alone as husband and wife.  They were happy, relaxed, intimate, and in love.

Venue: Whispering Oaks Ranch

Photography: Angela Hays Photography

September 30, 2016 /Leslie Allred
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Moab and Manti, Utah Wedding {Lexi and Taylor}

September 06, 2016 by Leslie Allred in wedding

Lexi and Taylor's beautiful wedding weekend began with an intimate, romantic first look at Pack Creek Ranch.  A few days later they were married in Manti, Utah. The weekend ended with a backyard sunset reception.  

10 best moments from their weekend:

  1. Taylor's big grin as Lexi approached him during the first look.  He was EXCITED to see her. 
  2. The perfect sunset after a cloudy afternoon. 
  3. Since the first look wasn't on their wedding day, Lexi and Taylor were in no hurry and very relaxed. Their romance could really shine.  
  4. Driving to Manti and helping a family stranded on the side of I-70.  Good thing we left with plenty of time to spare.
  5. The crowd of family and friends that traveled to Manti to support the couple. So much love.
  6. Lexi and Taylor's fun couple's session on the Manti temple grounds.  That temple is stunning (finished in 1888!!) and so were the bride and groom.  They were playful and in love, a winning combo.
  7. The sprinklers came on during the couple's session.  Lexi kept her cool, and Taylor acted as a shield to protect Lexi.  Luckily it was hot.
  8. Eating a burger, fries, and raspberry milkshake on the drive home from Manti.  
  9. Filming the bride's dance with her father.  I cry when I film this 100% of the time.
  10. The little boy catching the garter and his "what is this thing?" expression.

Photography: Moab Photo Co

Flowers: Forget Me Knot Flowers and Gifts, Moab, Utah

Location:  Pack Creek Ranch (Moab, UT), Manti LDS temple

September 06, 2016 /Leslie Allred
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Eureka Lodge, Silverton, Colorado Wedding

August 05, 2016 by Leslie Allred in wedding

The Million Dollar highway from Ouray to Silverton, CO, is one of the most incredible stretches of road in the country.  Waterfalls cascade down every gully and there are too many peaks to count.  Although paved, the highway has a few exhilarating/terrifying stretches where the white paint delineating the lanes practically hangs off a 500+ foot cliff. No room for guardrails. No texting and no Pokemon Go. 

Moab bakes in the summer so it was a welcome relief to dig my puffy jacket out of the closet and head to the San Juan Mountains.  So much green!  So much water!

From Durango, Andrew and Amanda genuinely love these mountains.  The day before their wedding they summited Engineer Peak.  The wedding was held at the Eureka Lodge and the entire party stayed there for multiple nights.  This secluded spot is past Silverton, CO, where the road turns to dirt and the Alpine Loop begins, basically the last ounce of civilization before steep 4x4 roads, abandoned mines, and the tree line.  The Eureka Lodge is nestled in the pines at nearly 10,000 feet elevation, along the Animas river.  It was built in the 1920's as a mining boarding hotel and has been wonderfully preserved.  It was rustic and charming and full of history.  I wanted to get myself a room and stay for a week to listen to the river and climb a few peaks. 

This wedding was special.  Watching Andrew commit himself to Amanda and her daughter, was something I will never forget.  It was such a celebration. Their vows were genuine and bursting with love.  Everything turned to magic in this remarkable location. Amanda's choreographed dance with her daughter was one of the sweetest things I've ever seen, and when they pulled Andrew in at the end, I had to really hold the tears back. But truly I felt immensely privileged to witness such beautiful and meaningful moments, and I'm so glad I could capture this day for them and that they have this film to relive and remember the day. 

Nearby the lodge is a small campground where I happily stayed.   I set up my tent by headlamp, dreamt all night that I was still filming, and then woke bright and early to hit a trail before my drive home.  The trail, like all trails around there, was relentlessly steep but offered huge rewards.  I ended just above tree line at a crystal clear blue lake. I then made the drive back to Moab to snuggle my children and squeeze my husband.   Such a fulfilling weekend.

Venue: Eureka Lodge

Photography:  Collected Light Photography  

August 05, 2016 /Leslie Allred
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