Jeremy Mitchell Cinema Blog

There are football fans. There are redskins fans. And there’s Brandon and Jesse. There were football helmet cufflinks, threats made to cowboy fans, and oh yea, they entered the reception to “Hail to the Redskins!” The only thing overshadowing their mutual love for the redskins is their overwhelming love for each other. These two just get what it is to be young, fun, and in love.

Jesse and Brandons’ wedding is the second time we’ve had the pleasure of shooting the Doucette family in action. We were invited along to film her sister Ashley’s wedding at the Half Moon back in May. It pretty much goes without saying this family know how to party and seriously, if this isn’t the best garter toss you’ve seen, I can’t help ya.

So with all this awesomeness going on what was my favorite part? The venue! Jesse with her impeccable taste decided on having her big day at the gorgeous Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk. I have to admit, the Chrysler has been my Holy Grail all year and I was BEYOND excited to finally have the opportunity to shoot there. Thanks to Blue Steel Pro Lighting and the team at Antonia Christianson Events for ensuring the venue was extra beautiful. Dustin Lewis Images was on hand as well and I’ve got to give him a big thanks for the letting me use some of his lenses, he’s a savior. Nick and I of course have to also extend huge kudos my girlfriend Ashley for being our third shooter and nailing the wide shot of the ceremony!

Ladies and Gents, Jesse and Brandon Mino!!!

Sometimes the world is incredibly small. I mean I know it’s like 25000 miles around or whatever grand measure but seriously, it seems like everyone knows everyone in some strange random way. As I’m emailing back and forth with Virginia we get on the topic of my partner in crime Nick, and wouldn’t you know it, these two went to high school together so many years ago. Maybe it’s social networking’s fault. Maybe it’s coincidence, either way it was really fun having a mini high school reunion during a wedding!

I really enjoy getting to learn little things about my couples before and during their big day and one thing I learned about Mark and Virginia is THEY. CAN. DANCE. Seriously. This beautiful couple was killing it on the dance floor. If they ever open a studio I will gladly pay for lessons. It was actually embarrassing watching the footage at home knowing the first dance at my own wedding will pale in comparison to the dancing with stars season finale these two put on for their family and friends. Oh and hey, did I mention there was a Rolls Royce on hand? Well there was, and it was awesome!

Rug cutting and classic cars aside I have to give a shout out to the ACE team once again for putting together an amazing event. You could really feel that Missy and her team put the extra time and effort working with Virginia and her family to make this wedding a perfect reflection of what she had always dreamed of. Not to be out done, the remainder of the vendors were absolutely top notch. Blue Steel Lighting and Astro DJ were on board to fill the reception with only best in light and sound and the killer Keith Cephus was on hand to snap the photos. I have to admit, it was huge to finally be able to work with Keith and look forward to working with him and his team in the very near future!

Virginia and Mark, thank you so much for inviting us along. We want to wish you two many, many years of love, life, and most importantly: dancing.

J