best is yet to come…
These two are best friends! Their speeches cap off where they are at now and where they are going in the future together. Like Melissa says, “the best is yet to come”. How much more fulfilling is starting a marriage off planning for it to become something even better than it is at the moment? We had the opportunity to do exactly that! We filmed first hand the love they both have for their family and friends, and it was so inspiring. Thank you both so much for allowing us to film your wedding!
Melissa and Michael were a perfect example of a Paperback Films couple! They both loved the idea of a shorter highlights film to remember their day and to share it with their family and friends. Yet they still wanted the traditional full length Ceremony and Reception with speeches which would forever be captured and rememberd for years to come. That is what Paperback Films is all about. The best of both worlds!
extra thank you..
Luckygirl Photography, we always have such a great time working with you. It sure helps that we really get along so well 
. You make the day relaxing and fun.. yet organized and efficient!
Every time we get to work with Andrea & Karen from Soiree Event Planning, they make the day run so smoothly and seamlessly. We really couldn’t be more excited to work with such talented and professional people in the Winnipeg wedding industry. We cannot say enough good things about them.
…and last but not least, Mr.Cody, so so great to have you work with us filming the wedding. The pieces all come together.
Chris and Mark
Prince Philip…
Incredible heartfelt couples that are truly head over heels for each other are only found in fairy tales, right? Well we assure you they happen in real life and when we had our first meeting with these two it was so amazing to sit and laugh, chatting about all kinds of things and hearing about how they met. Yes, a couple truly in love. Just a self realization note to add in here; we have found that after our first meeting with our couples we generally have a good idea of what they are like and what they are into, and when the wedding day comes around a different part of them comes to life. So, for Ayli and Phil we would say we were completely mesmerized by how close they are to their families and how head over heels they really are for each other. The first look was the much anticipated moment of the day and watching Phil’s reaction to seeing Ayli for the first time could melt anyone’s heart. Phil is a groom that we would describe as a noble, upstanding gentleman, who will stand firm through the test of time. Our utmost respect and adoration for these two, you both are incredibly loving people!
The Beat…
Ayli and Phil like a wide variety of music and we were very inspired by Adele, as Ayli had her playing in the background while getting ready. We like to be inspired by new music and artists that fit the Paperback Films feel and for this highlights we were drawn into the intensity of Arms by Christina Perri. Being able to get in so close at the ceremony and being right part of the action helped to bring their story along and as the song builds you feel the breaking of the glass approaching, symbolizing the broken world we live in with the hope that new love and life can heal all those who suffer. At the sound of the breaking glass, family and friends shout “Mazel Tov!” which means good luck and congratulations. Then the happily ever after comes…
Special Thanks:
Jennifer from Wink | Wedding and Event Planning
Bond and Kim from BLF Studios
If you hadn’t already seen the trailer, check it out here!
Chris and Mark
Oct 2, 2010 – Picture a nice brisk day in October. The sun was shining off the autumn leaves… yeah let’s say it was a perfectly beautiful day. We knew prior to this day that it would involve a horse, now we had not expected it to turn out the way it did as we have never experienced this before at a wedding photo session. When Lauren made her way on the horse to the open yard through the arbour we realized this was going to be visually captivating and we were definitely stoked about the footage we were getting. After driving away from the stables we reviewed a few shots and Cody (Paperback Films’ secret weapon) came away with the shot of the day, capturing the small white dog trailing Lauren through the arbour. Couldn’t get a better shot if we planned it, way to go Cody.
As you all know we love outdoor weddings, and Lauren’s parents backyard was sweet. They had raked leaves the day before attempting to preserve the nice lush green grass! The large tree overhanging the yard made for a lovely setting for the ceremony. Once the guest started to arrive we quickly noticed how visually stunning and powerful this setting was.
Adam and Lauren actually decided to go with us for their wedding as a result from seeing another wedding’s trailer we did a few weeks earlier; we are certainly glad they did. Once again Paperback finds ourselves blessed to be in the midst of so many people who allow us to do our work. To be given a 100% creative control on the wedding day is so appreciated. It takes a lot to trust us with one of the most important days in their lives. We don’t take it for granted.
Thank you so much for this opportunity, Lauren and Adam. You are so meant to be together! Enjoy!
We would also like to say thanks to Jeremy Hiebert of Jeremy Hiebert Photography and Andrea Mancini of Soiree Event Planning. As always, great to work with you both!
Chris & Mark
September 17, 2010 - Scott & Stacy’s day had finally arrived and you could feel the excitement in the air! We were seriously blown away by everyones enthusiasm throughout the whole day despite it being so cold outside. This wedding was truly inspiring for us due to the fact that we witnessed Scott & Stacy enjoying every minute of the day. We noticed Scott had a permanent smile on his face the entire day, this is so evident not only while filming but also while we edited together the highlights, go see for yourself! Stacy even took an early morning bike ride before going to the salon in the morning, which goes to show that excitement was carried throughout the day. Everything looked fantastic and was decorated so well. What a blast! Thanks Stacy and Scott!
At Stacy and Scotts wedding we were privileged to work along side Bond from BLF Studios.
Chris & Mark
September 5, 2010′s long weekend is one to be remembered by a lot of people. It was definitely one of the most beautiful weekends to get married, the grass lush green, birds chirping, and golfers golfing. Energy, character, and youthful passion were in the air and it was celebrated with an outdoor wedding at the Niakwa Country club.
With this backdrop in place and everything planned just right, Jillian and David made a memorable day. We love to cover the entire day as it really allows us to explore the dynamics of the family, the dynamics among the wedding party, and constructs a story from the whole day. The ladies were chatting away early in the morning at the salon “Hair Obsession” on Henderson Hwy, as many of the wedding party and guests were in from all over North America. The gentlemen were eagerly waiting for me to arrive so they could complete their ensembles and continue on with the day.
This particular highlights was strongly influenced by what unfolded before us as the day went on and what was revealed to us at the end of the day that made everything come together. There was special meaning to the first kiss at the ceremony and Jillian and David held true to themselves by waiting till this time as it really did signify their first kiss as a couple. And that brings to light why the gentlemen were hasty to get to the ceremony. Their friends and their family united in the fact that these two had character that was encouraging and uplifting to the point of it being a thread in their highlights.
Hope you all enjoy Jillian and Davids highlights as much as we enjoyed putting it together.
Special thanks to Photographer | Curtis Moore and Niakwa Golf Country Club.
Chris & Mark