Vendors
El’s Card’s Original Watercolor & Calligraphy Designs for Wedding Invitations
Looking for a wedding invitation suite or custom paper goods? I was first introduced to El’s Cards by New England wedding photographer Melissa Mullen when a custom watercolor holiday card showed up in my mailbox. Melissa had recently relocated to a new studio in Portland, Maine and found El’s work a perfect compliment
Advice and Tips
Tips on Hiring a Wedding Filmmaker
I wanted to give an overview of what prospective clients should look for in hiring a filmmaker as there are so many great companies out there. When you are going to interview a filmmaker or inquire about booking, be sure you have seen a few samples of their work online.
Real Weddings
Rhode Island Wedding Film
Friends gathered from all corners of the globe in Rhode Island for an extended weekend filled with love, laughter, and lots of surprises! They met in April 2009 at a charity 5K event hosted by mutual friends in the quaint town of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California, just north of San Diego. They
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NYC Wedding Film wins a Lucent Award for “Best Picture”
This NYC Wedding won Best Picture! “Lucent by definition means, brilliant, radiant, luminous, bright, emitting, and reflecting light in large amounts. Certainly the winners tonight have met or exceed the definition. The Lucent Award is the celebrating of this independent storytelling spirit. A time to honor those who have inspired,
Filmmaker Education
Meg Presents at POSH Retreat
Reflecting back on 2012 there is much to be thankful for… wonderful couples, my health, the sunshine. The list could go on. I’m going to focus on my experience speaking at POSH Retreat in Scottsdale, Arizona back in November. This took me on a pretty awesome personal journey. I was able
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The Witty Lake Winnipesaukee Wedding Film of Chrissy and Matt
This Lake Winnipesaukee, Wolfeboro NH Wedding Film of Chrissy and Matt is by far a one of a kind romance – one of the best “merger agreements” the market has ever endured. Humor infused from the minute they met and top it off with one of the most creative proposals you will
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Church Landing Meredith NH Wedding Film
A beautiful July wedding at Church Landing! What would have happened if Meredith never got on that plane? This lakeside Wedding Film from Church Landing will have you on the edge of your seat and culminate with one wild dance party! Entertainment by DJ Pat Tecce and Photography by Hinkley Photo. The Groom and
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French’s Point Maine Wedding of Spring & Silas
A childhood dream comes to life on the big screen at Fenway Park. Family from all over the globe join at French’s Point for this “unplugged” wedding and loving celebration. You will need a tissue as “Summer Nights” is a song by Spring’s dad’s band. It couldn’t have been more fitting
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Woodstock Inn Vermont Wedding Film
This Woodstock, Vermont wedding was one surprise after another! High School Sweethearts with a lot in common…Katherine may say too much in common? The funny coincidences between these two love birds really touches the heart and sets the stage for a loving and festive occasion. When we arrived at The Woodstock
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Prouts Neck Maine Wedding Film
From Harvard to Prouts Neck Maine, Annie and Eric “Killed It” every step of the way. Prouts has long been a special place for Annie and her sisters. Experience the magic of this coastal Maine gem during this multi day celebration. Words can not describe the depth of their relationship
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The Wentworth Gardner Mansion – Seacoast Wedding Inspiration
For a seacoast wedding it really can’t get more romantic then this… In 1760 The Wentworth-Gardner mansion was built as a wedding gift from a wealthy Portsmouth family to their son. 251 years later Geneve Hoffman Photography and Kate Martin of Beautiful Days, masterminded this inspiration shoot, complete with back story. You
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Backyard Wedding in Norwell, MA
This backyard wedding in Norwell, MA was filled with adventure! Hiking, dogs, crazy weather, horses, and one super cute story. We set foot on property around 9AM for Abby and Jon’s breakfast and early festivities, then departed to Norris Reservation for the dog walk in the rain. It was fun to
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Rhode Island Wedding Film Preview
A Rhode Island Wedding with two days of coverage, dozens of small stories, and lots of smiles are hard to fit into two minutes. You will have to stay tuned for the feature film, coming late November. RI Wedding Film Preview by Meg Simone Wedding Films Photographer: Eric Laurits www.seekthejoy.com Wendy Joblon
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Church Landing Meredith NH Wedding of Kristin & Brad
Springtime on the lake at Church Landing in Meredith, NH sets the stage for this fun loving wedding to unfold. Kristin and Brad knew of each other in High School but the sparks didn’t fly until a mutual friend, Peter, brought Brad up to Lake Winnipesaukee. Their love withstood many life
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Maine Wedding Photographer Brea McDonald covers WellWed Spring/Summer Issue
I couldn’t resist sharing Maine Wedding Photographer Brea McDonalds’s HUGE spread in the 2012 Spring/Summer Issues of WellWed Magazine. This is a huge accomplishment and honor for her, and “well” worth reading Brea’s story here. I just wanted to publicly thank her for getting me involved in this shoot. It’s
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Meg Simone “Must Hire Vendor” – Boston Weddings Magazine
Boston Weddings Magazine latest issue did a write up on White Mountain Weddings for those venturing out of the city to celebrate their big day. I am honored to be listed as a “must have” vendor in this region. Other nods went to The Omni Mount Washington Resort, one of my all time
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Norwell MA Wedding Film Preview of Abby & Jon
This Norwell MA wedding was complete with hiking, dogs, details, weather, history, horses, and one incredible story….There are so many important moments from the day both spoken and witnessed. It was impossible to put them all into a “sneak peak”… you will have to stay tuned for the feature film.
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York Beach, WellWed Magazine Behind The Scenes, Spring Summer 2012
WellWed Spring & Summer 2012 from meg simone on Vimeo. Filmed on location in York Beach, Maine for the Spring/Summer 2012 issue of WellWed Magazine. A Behind The Scenes Film by Meg Simone Wedding Films with Photography by Brea McDonald Photography. See Brea’s full multi page spread from this shoot in the
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Style Me Pretty Inspiration to Realty The Film
The Barn at Walnut Hill Maine Wedding Inspiration from meg simone on Vimeo. The Style Me Pretty Inspiration to Reality Wedding Shoot that I participated in was filmed at the newly renovated Maine wedding venue, The Barn on Walnut Hill. This 1887 Maine barn and farmhouse sits on four acres just
Vendors
Rich Flynn – Painter of the Moment
Rich Flynn, Painter of the Moment, flew in from California to paint the New Years Eve wedding I just posted on the blog below. Oil paintings with, as the groom said, “A Picasso flair.” Having someone paint a moment in time, like a wedding, creates a true family heirloom. In this
Meg's Adventures
Earth Day: Greening Up My Business
For Earth Day 2012, I am greening up my business practices even more! Solar Powered Wedding Films were introduced in December, as we installed a Grid Tie PV Solar array with ReVision Energy (watch film above, more on them in future posts). Now I am finding a home for, or
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New Years Eve at The Pierre – New York City
New Years Eve Celebration & Wedding at The Pierre Hotel. New York, New York.Words can not describe what you are about to watch. It’s something that needs to be experienced to fully comprehend the magnitude of these incredible individuals. Telling you what happens will spoil the build up, but once
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NH Wedding Magazine Features a REAL Inspiration Shoot of a REAL couple!
After filming this REAL inspiration shoot for a real couple at their real wedding location, we were rejected by blogs clear across the country! With all the hype on inspiration shoots, I thought for sure someone would pick up on the “unique factor” in that this team actually worked with
Filmmaker Education
INFOCUS Film Contest – 1st Place!
I attended the third annual INFOCUS Video Event in Charleston, SC in January. A great way to see friends, meet new ones, and get a healthy dose of continuing education. Each year they have a film contest with a theme, so some of this film may be like an “inside
