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January 26th, 2010 · 1 Comment

Canonfilmmakers.com

We couldn’t have been happier when we received an email from talented filmmaker Jon Connor, creator of Canonfilmmakers.com, telling us he had just blogged about our spotlight video featuring Audrey Snow Photography! Canon Filmmakers is a fantastic resource for all of us “film geeks” to learn and share tips about the wonderful new world of HD filmmaking. Check it out here!

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Jennifer + John // Real Wedding Highlights!

January 25th, 2010 · 4 Comments

Jennifer and John were married at the beautiful Bayanihan Arts Center in Westchase (which is quickly becoming one of our favorite places to shoot)! Jennifer, and all her bridesmaids got their makeup done by Karen Turner at the very hip Sola Salon Studios in Carrolwood. Then we were off to shoot the lovely ladies and the men as they got ready to wed at the arts center. The night was beautiful and just before Christmas. The bride looked radiant as she walked down the isle choking back tears as she took her vows and the groom was the most excited man in the room as they became husband and wife!

Jennifer + John // Real Wedding Highlights! from Tampa Wonderworks Film and Video on Vimeo.

Enjoy their beautiful and very romantic highlight reel! Congrats Jennifer and John!

Other totally cool vendors!

Photographer – Jerry McGaghey
Makeup and Hair- Karen Turner
Venue – Bayanihan Arts Center
Coordinator – Stonehouse Events & More
Limo – Skyline Limo Services
Officant – Rev. Tom Greene – 727.403.6308
DJ – Inspire Entertainment
Caterer – Delectables
Photobooth – Serendipity Photobooth
Cake – LeCheesecake
String Quartet – Rosewood String Quartet
Florist – Cheral Floral Studio

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Tampa Wonderworks Brides Choice Awards 2010 Winner!

January 22nd, 2010 · No Comments

Brides Choice

Tampa, FL – Jan. 22, 2010 – WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced Tampa Wonderworks has been selected to receive the WeddingWire 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™ for videography!

The annual Bride’s Choice Awards recognizes and celebrates excellence in quality and service within the wedding industry, as determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 500,000 newlyweds.

Tampa Wonderwork is among the top five percent of all vendors in the WeddingWire community, which includes over 100,000 wedding professionals across the US and Canada. Awards were given to winners across 19 different service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers.

“We are excited to recognize and honor the success of the top wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Community” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “The annual Bride’s Choice Awards program has given us the unique opportunity to highlight the best wedding professionals in each region as reviewed by brides and grooms who have utilized their services in the past year.”

We are happy to announce that Tampa Wonderworks is among the very best videographers within the WeddingWire Network, which includes WeddingWire and Martha Stewart Weddings. We would like to thank our past newlyweds for nominating us for the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards.

For more information, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today here.

About WeddingWire, Inc.
WeddingWire is the only online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding vendors. WeddingWire enables engaged couples to search, compare and book over 100,000 reviewed wedding vendors nationwide, from wedding photographers to wedding cakes. WeddingWire also offers an online community and a suite of cutting-edge planning tools, including wedding websites and wedding checklists, all at no charge. For wedding vendors, WeddingWire provides free online management tools creating the only market opportunity that gives businesses control over their clients, reviews, leads and performance. In addition, WeddingWire has partnered with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (NYSE: MSO) to provide its network of local vendors and online wedding-planning tools in the Weddings section of www.MarthaStewartWeddings.com. For additional information, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.

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Coming Attractions // Marianne + John

January 21st, 2010 · No Comments

We were so excited to film Marianne and John’s big day at the Historic Ritz Theater in Ybor City! Tracey and I have seen many or our favorite bands perform at the Ritz, and believe me, Marianne and John’s wedding was rocking all night long! Check out the newlywed’s rockin’ Trailer that marks the upcoming release of their feature film!

Coming Attractions // Marianne + John from Tampa Wonderworks Film and Video on Vimeo.

Other totally cool vendors:
Photographer- Ortiz Sellers Photography
Venue – The Ritz Theater
DJ – Rhythm Makers DJ’s
Caterer – The Catering Company
Cake Designer – A Piece of Cake
Planner – Nick Miller

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Coming Attractions // Becky + Keith!

January 20th, 2010 · 1 Comment

Becky and Keith were married at St. Johns Catholic Church in Lakeland this past Friday. We were so happy when Becky contacted us and that we were able to share in their most special day. Becky was a bridesmaid and Kathryn and John’s wedding last spring and she was a ball of tears when Kathryn said, “I Do.” So we knew their wedding was going to be sweet. Becky and Keith are two of the sweetest and kindest people we had the honor of filming! Check out their short trailer to their upcoming film!

Coming Attractions // Becky + Keith from Tampa Wonderworks Film and Video on Vimeo.

Other Totally Cool Vendors//

Makeup Artist – Jess Waldrop
Church – St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lakland
Venue – Lakeland Yacht and Country Club
Photographer – Danny Cruz
Florist – Karen Schotanes, Bloomingdale Florist
Officiant – Father Stephen Parkes

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Robin + Matt // Real Wedding Highlights!

January 19th, 2010 · 1 Comment

Robin and Matt are a beautiful couple who share a great sense of humor and a deep passion for music. Robin’s very talented dad even created each table place card with it’s own cartoon depicting some of the newlywed’s favorite bands! The day was perfect from beginning to end with family and friends dancing the night away! We hope you enjoy Robin and Matt’s rockin’ highlight reel!

Other totally cool vendors//
Photography – Audrey Snow Photography
Band – My Friend Scott
Venue – The Field Club

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Kara + Kevin // Real Wedding Highlights!

January 13th, 2010 · 1 Comment

Kara and Kevin love Halloween and all the scary, fun things that surround the holiday! Both have even performed as characters at Hallowscream at Busch Gardens. It only made sense for the newlyweds to tie the knot on none other than October 31st! Kara and Kevin tastefully included fun Halloween accents that made their day uniquely their own. From their personalized ceremony soundtrack, including the The Imperial March (Darth Vader’s theme song), to the toe tag name cards, Kara and Kevin really created a fun day for everyone! We hope you enjoy their super fun highlight reel!

Other totally cool vendors//
Coordinator – Stonehouse Events & More
Photographer - Waking Hours Photography
DJ – Grant Hemond and Associates

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Sarah + Brian // Real Wedding Highlights!

January 13th, 2010 · No Comments

Sarah and Brian were married at the incredible Vinoy Renaissance Resort & Golf Club in downtown St. Petersburg. Sarah and Brian are an engaging couple and very much in love. They’re also very athletic, having met while playing in a kickball league! They had family and friends travel from all over the world to celebrate their big day, coming from as far away as Belgium. We are so happy we had the opportunity to share in their big day and we congratulate them as the embark on many years of happiness together!

Other totally cool vendors//

Venue – Vinoy Renaissance
Photographer – Limelight
DJ – Music on the Move
Florist – Kabloom
Hair and Makeup – Hollie O’Brien
Officant – Rabbi Baseman

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Kayla’s Quinceañera // Highlights

January 6th, 2010 · 4 Comments

We were so excited when Lori from Simply Divine Events contacted us to see if we were available on New Year’s Day to film Kayla’s Quinceañera celebration. Lori is friendly with Kayla’s family and it was only fitting that she coordinate Kayla’s Birthday Party. We were so thankful that we had the day open as Kayla’s coming of age celebration was the party to begin the year with! Kayla and her friends danced the night away to some amazing music. Kayla looked like a beautiful young lady and Mom and Dad couldn’t have been more proud! Check out her fantastically cool highlights!

Kayla’s Quinceañera from Tampa Wonderworks Film and Video on Vimeo.

Other totally cool vendors//
Coordinator – Simply Divine Events
DJ – Inpulse
Photo-booth – Shutterbooth
Air Brush – Sure Shot
Face Paint – Jane Pulice
Florist – Heaven Scent Inc.
Venue – The Riverside Venue

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Vanessa + Jonathan – Real Wedding Highlights

December 27th, 2009 · No Comments

Rain threatened Vanessa and Jonathan’s ceremony to be moved indoors at The Rusty Pelican, thankfully the sprinkles stopped long enough for the super sweet couple to have their dream wedding outdoors! The day was a mix of clouds, rain and sun but mostly full of family, friends and lots of love! Tracey and I were happy to be a part of the festivities and happy to hear Vanessa’s doggy had recovered after eating a bag of chocolates earlier in the week! Congratulations to the newlyweds!!

We hope you enjoy Vanessa and Jonathan’s wedding day highlight reel!

Other totally cool vendors:

DJ: Frank Lebano
Photography: Miller Photography
Officiant: Jerry Ritterhouse
Venue: The Rusty Pelican

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