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Advice and Tips, Real Weddings
Home Video vs Modern Wedding Film
“I want my wedding video to feel like a home video. I don’t need any shots of the rings or dress, that’s what my photographer is for.” – prospective client This is what I recently heard from a couple inquiring about my services and I immediately had to write it ...

Advice and Tips
How to include grandparents who can’t physically make the trip to your wedding?
“My mom loved the videos and said it was like being there, only easier. Thank you so much for making a 98-year-old able to participate.” – A quote from a recent uncle who shared the ceremony and toasts with the grandmother of the bride. It’s common to have grandparents or ...

Real Weddings, Testimonials
VT Wedding Film Testimonial from The Equinox
VT Wedding at The Equinox Pond Pavilion, Manchester VT. My husband and I sat down on a Friday evening thinking we would just watch our feature film but ended up staying up to 2:00am laughing and crying as we watched the entire suite of videos. Since then we’ve been able ...

Filmmaker Education
Relevant Workshop 2023
We did it! The 7th Annual Relevant Workshop took place May 8 & 9 at Autumn Lane Estate in Sebago, Maine! Shanna Skidmore, Amber Lilyestrom and Michelle Loretta took the stage for a game changing day of inspiring education! Brea and I are so grateful to our sponsors and speakers who ...

Advice and Tips
Wedding Flower Preservation
What is wedding flower preservation? Have you always wondered “How can I preserve my wedding flowers?” One of my favorite parts of co-hosting Relevant Workshop for wedding professionals is meeting stand-out “wildflowers” – unique wedding vendors and offerings. I was introduced to Linda at Flora-ly and my heart is “blooming” ...

Real Weddings, Testimonials
Torrential Rains Couldn’t Stop These Two!
There was no sugarcoating the weather forecast, it was definitely going to rain. I remember arriving at bride prep and one of the first things Lindsey said with a big smile was “we are still going to do the boat ride!” I shared her enthusiasm. It was a memorable day, ...

Real Weddings
Adorable “Coffee Meets Bagel” Love Story
An adorable “Coffee Meets Bagel” love story with an equally adorable grandmother. Filmed on location at Long Hill in Beverly, MA with Christina Richards Photography, Contagious Events, Poppy Floral, Mayflour, Fireside Catering, and DJ Petro. I love last-minute bookings and this is a perfect example of why I am grateful ...

Real Weddings, Testimonials
Meg and her team were somehow everywhere and nowhere – catching everything but never in the way.
“Looking back on our wedding, Meg Simone is the number one “optional” item that I’d recommend to others and that brings me great joy. It started from the very beginning – coordinating and everything ahead of the wedding itself was smooth and pleasant. To be clear, that’s saying something as ...

Real Weddings
Cedar Lakes Estate Wedding
Cedar Lakes Estate is a timeless private estate for modern events and escapes. If you are looking for a place to gather all your loved ones in one location and create a weekend full of memories, Cedar Lakes Estate offers a refined luxury experience. If you like a good college ...

Real Weddings
York Maine Wedding Film at Private Residence – The Middlebury Phenomenon
Have you heard of the “Middlebury Phenomenon?” If you went to Middlebury or just like a good college romance story, this film is for you. “Meg – we cried right away. This is truly unbelievable. We are speechless – thank you SO SO much.” E&C Filmed on location in York, ...

Real Weddings
Epic Cosmic Cowboy Party with Mavinhouse Events
“Wow, Meg it is absolutely spectacular. We love it so so much; it captures the dream of our weekend just perfect. The way you wove everything together into the story is magical, and we will treasure it!! And we’ve already started going through all the “behind the scenes” too – there are ...