Anna + Nadav: A BGP Signature Wedding Film (Utica, Mississippi)

2013 was a really great year for us here at BGP. We got to travel a good bit to work with some pretty awesome couples. We wanted to share one of our favorite films from last year with you guys; Anna + Nadav.

We first spoke with Anna and Nadav via Skype in April of last year. From the first meeting we knew that they were going to be an amazing couple. The way they interacted with each other on that Skype meeting was hilarious. Anna seemed to be detail oriented and very organized, and Nadav was just bubbling all over the place with ideas and stories that seemed to come out of nowhere. Watching the two of them together was pretty entertaining to say the least.

They started giving us some background on their relationship and the plan for the wedding. They met each other at Jacob's Camp in Utica, Mississippi a few years ago. They were both working at the summer camp, and one night they decided to go to the tennis courts to look at the stars. From that night on the tennis courts things took off, and a few years later they came back to the spot of that first "date" to be joined together in marriage.

After hearing their story and watching them together we were hooked. We HAD to film this wedding. Aside from their awesome personalities, they had an amazing setting at Jacob's Camp that was not only beautiful, but had a deep significance to their relationship. The camp became more than a venue; it was a living character in their story.

After a few months of planning the big weekend arrived. We got geared up and made the trek up to Utica, taking winding roads that took us deep into the hills of Mississippi. We arrived at Jacob's Camp for the rehearsal dinner on Friday night, dressed in our usual wedding attire of collared shirts and dress slacks. As we drove through the camp everyone we passed was wearing football jerseys and college team t-shirts. We quickly found Anna and Nadav decked out in their custom Alabama jerseys and they explained the theme behind the rehearsal dinner was college football. They wanted everything to be light and fun, and the laid-back tailgating atmosphere was perfect (even if we were a little over-dressed). Anna also told us that instead of sentimental toasts for the dinner she and Nadav informed all of the guests to ROAST them (keeping with the fun-times theme).

The friends and family did not disappoint. One after another they took the stage and poked fun at Nadav and Anna's newfound love of PDA, the crazy differences in their personalities, and a few jokes were cracked about being in the woods in Mississippi. It was a hilarious experience, and everyone in the room got a good dose of Anna and Nadav's personalities (and their infectious laughter). It was seriously one of our favorite events we've ever covered.

The next day was equally amazing. Jacob's Camp was transformed into a beautiful setting for the wedding festivities. Nadav and Anna got ready a couple hundred yards from each other, and despite the fact that he NEVER wears a suit, Nadav was ready to roll ahead of schedule. There was an extra bounce in his step as he strutted around the camp in his fresh suit. Getting to see the reactions from guests when they saw Nadav was priceless.

The rest of the day flew by, and we want to leave the rest of the story for the film below. Getting to work with Anna and Nadav was a true pleasure. Watching the two of them together was so much fun, and you could see the excitement and love radiating from them all weekend. We're honored to have been a part of their wedding and we hope you have as much fun watching their story as we had creating it.




Wedding Planning: Kendall Poole Events
Photography: Adam + Alli
Catering: Fresh Cut Catering and Floral
Lighting: Davaine Lighting

Jackson, Mississippi Wedding Film

Sometimes what you are looking for is right in front of you. And sometimes you have to travel very far to find what's most important. The latter was the case for Katie and Matt. After searching high and low the two of them met on a mission trip to South Africa. When Katie got back from the trip she knew something was different...

We had the pleasure of documenting Katie and Matt's wedding day back in October. The weather in Jackson, Mississippi was PERFECT, and as everyone was getting ready the typical wedding day nerves settled in. In Katie's case the nerves were a bit more than what we usually see (you'll find out about that in the film).

The beautiful outdoor ceremony went off perfectly at the Mississippi Museum of Art, and once Katie and Matt walked down the aisle it was time to party! Bobby J's Stuff Like That from New Orleans rocked the reception late into the night.

It was definitely an emotional day that was filled with joy, excitement and a warmth that radiated from everyone involved. We had an amazing time getting to know Katie and Matt; their journey together is definitely inspiring. Check out their Short Film below; it's a story you don't want to miss!



Katie + Matt: A BGP Short Film from Brock Gomez on Vimeo.

Baton Rouge Wedding Film

Fall in South Louisiana is a pretty special time. The air finally starts to cool off from the unbearable heat and humidity of the summer, the trees start to change colors, and the evenings creep in a little quicker. This makes it a perfect time for an outdoor wedding, and Lacie and Drew's rooftop wedding came together perfectly.

Lacie and her bridesmaids got ready at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center which overlooked her rooftop ceremony at The Shaw Center. As the sun went down the ceremony started with the Mississippi river serving as a perfect background.

As the evening went on an awesome reception erupted, complete with a flash mob to "White Wedding" put together by Drew's family. The night was a complete success, and we are so happy to be a part of such a wonderful event. Here's a quick look at Lacie and Drew's wedding day:



Photography by Meg Reilley
Sound by DJ Jager