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<br />AFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10058779740910229008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828769976339477901.post-11171136245255483702014-02-24T05:50:00.000-08:002014-02-24T05:55:42.961-08:00Sponsor Highlight—Bodhi Tree FilmsWe are counting down the days to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/571696152924102/" target="_blank">Detroit Indie Wedding Show</a>, (that is two weeks aways!) In the meantime, we'd like you to get to know some of the people contributing to the great event. First up is <a href="http://indiedetroitweddingring.blogspot.com/2013/10/bodhi-tree-wedding-films.html" target="_blank">Bodhi Tree Films.</a> They specialize in capturing your wedding day in a cinematic way. Their films are so beautiful! They will be capturing our March 8 event at the <a href="http://www.rustbeltmarket.com/arts_crafts_events.php" target="_blank">Rust Belt Market.</a> We are so happy to be working with such a dedicated group of artists!<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We started Bodhi Tree Films in 2013. The business idea came about from our desire to tell more creative and meaningful wedding stories; to show different angle of the wedding day that you normally wouldn't see. My business partner Jason and I both have art backgrounds; mine in filmmaking and his in photography and graphic design, so we felt like we had a good foundation and experience to make that leap into entrepreneurship. The Bodhi Tree is an eastern philosophy symbol meaning to "live to your fullest potential." It's a fitting mantra for us as we apply it to every video project we take on.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My favorite part about the wedding day is discovering and crafting a story from the little things that make the wedding and therefore, the couple unique. Whether it be DIY decor or a touching, handwritten letter read aloud, we always try to look out for these elements in every wedding because ultimately that's what is going to serve as the back drop for a more interesting and personal story.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Every couple is different and their needs for a videographer will vary depending on their outlook on style, budget etc. I think what makes us unique our is passion to always to tell the best story we can. It's one thing to know how to shoot well, but it's another to know to tell a story with the moving images, editing and sound. That's something we're constantly exploring and trying to get better at. We treat the wedding day shoot much like a film production: pre-production, production and editing all go together hand in hand. We can't edit the way we want unless we shoot it the way want. And we can't shoot it the way we want unless we know what to shoot ahead of time. Whew! Hope that made sense! Ultimately, we want to produce a product that not only the couple will be ecstatic about, but also something we can be proud of as well. We work on these videos for a long time, we consider each and every one a passion project. We only try to take on 20 or so weddings a year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The most difficult part about shooting a wedding is finding that balance between what's expected, what's necessary and what's exciting. When you shoot 20 plus weddings a year, a lot of story lines may start to look and feel the same. A wedding day at its core is preparations/ceremony/photo session/reception; it can be difficult to craft a unique story every time. But we try our best to not fall into that trap of redundancy; our goal is to always get beyond that and find a deeper story. That's the tougher challenge, but it's also a much more rewarding experience once you find it. Essentially, with every wedding we're always exploring the theme of love and what love means to every couple.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Gigi & Perry's wedding took place at a very cool, but unconventional venue. <a href="http://indiedetroitweddingring.blogspot.com/2013/04/goldner-walsh-garden-home.html" target="_blank">Golden Walsh and Home</a> is a garden center that they transformed into a wedding venue for a day. Everything was pretty much DIY by the bride herself. There was less than 60 guests there, so it was super intimate. Knowing all these details ahead of time really helped shaped a mood and style for us going in. We send questionnaires to all our brides before the wedding and that helps us to prepare a game plan for the day. I also attended their rehearsal, so I had a good idea of how the wedding would be set up and that really helped dictate our camera placement. We also shot much of the wedding at a higher frame rate knowing I was going to slow it down in post-production, making for a more dramatic effect. That effect wouldn't necessarily work for every video, but it did for this one given the mood the day conveyed. I can't stress enough how important preparation is for us!</span></div>
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<b>Welcome to a new feature on the blog where we showcase wedding themes on our blog that (we hope!) will inspire you.</b> Let's start with one of my favorite wedding themes: Geometric Wedding! So adaptable and recognizable, fun, sophisticated and sets a great background for pictures!<br />
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We just wanted to say a big THANK YOU to our pals at <a href="http://www.ferndalefriends.net/rust-belt-to-host-indie-wedding-show-aimed-at-creative-couples/" target="_blank">Ferndale Friends</a> for writing such a great feature about the <a href="http://indiedetroitweddingring.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Indie Detroit Wedding Ring</a>, and for helping us promote the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/571696152924102/" target="_blank">Detroit Indie Wedding Show</a> happening in Ferndale at the <a href="http://www.rustbeltmarket.com/" target="_blank">Rust Belt Market</a> on March 8!<br />
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Hello! We're so so excited to invite you all to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/571696152924102/" style="color: #e86741; outline: none; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Detroit Indie Wedding Show</a> at the <a href="http://www.rustbeltmarket.com/" style="color: #e86741; outline: none; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Rust Belt Market</a>. Select vendors from the <a href="http://indiedetroitweddingring.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Indie Detroit Wedding Ring</a> will be on hand to book appointments, show work samples and give couples countless ideas and endless inspiration for their upcoming weddings. There will also be inspirational handcrafted displays, delicious treats from <a href="http://www.pinwheelbakery.com/" target="_blank">Pinwheel Bakery</a>, and fab music from the turntables of <a href="http://indiedetroitweddingring.blogspot.com/2013/05/soul-deep.html" target="_blank">SOUL DEEP</a>, <a href="http://indiedetroitweddingring.blogspot.com/2013/10/dj-dave-lawson.html" target="_blank">DJ Dave Lawson</a> and <a href="http://indiedetroitweddingring.blogspot.com/2013/05/category-djvinyl-records-website.html" target="_blank">Good Music Gentlemen</a>. Let's not forget to mention a live performance by <a href="http://indiedetroitweddingring.blogspot.com/2013/10/mr-champion-mrs-morgan.html" target="_blank">Mr. Champion and Mrs. Morgan.</a> If that is not enough, <a href="http://indiedetroitweddingring.blogspot.com/2013/04/rouge-makeup-and-nail-studio.html" target="_blank">ROUGE Make-up and Nail Studio</a> will continue the party at and afterglow party in their new space! We can't wait for the show, and we hope you all join us in the fun. </div>
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While you read through the vendors, please make sure you check out their work. We will have many updates, so please follow our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IndieDetroitWeddingRing" target="_blank">facebook page</a> to be the first to hear news on our fast approaching event. See you at the show!</div>
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<b>Meet the Detroit Indie Wedding Show Vendors:</b></div>
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Since February 2013, the Indie Detroit Wedding Ring has been a growing online resource for couples wanting a wedding rooted in the values of handmade goods. Just under a year after their launch, IDWR is proud to announce they will be presenting a bridal show that will cater to those handmade brides/grooms in search of local artists to contribute to their wedding. </div>
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Saturday, March 8, the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/571696152924102/" target="_blank">Detroit Indie Wedding Show</a> will debut at the <a href="http://www.rustbeltmarket.com/" target="_blank">Rust Belt Marketplace</a> in Ferndale from 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Vendors from the IDWR will be on hand to book appointments, show work samples and give couples countless ideas and endless inspiration for their upcoming weddings.</div>
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<b>To be eligible to be in the show, you must be an Indie Detroit Wedding Vendor. Interested in becoming a vendor? <a href="http://angelafic.wufoo.com/forms/m7x3z9/" target="_blank">Fill out our application.</a></b></div>
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<b>What is the Detroit Indie Wedding Show?</b></div>
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The DIW Show is an alternative wedding show that is being held at the Rust Belt Marketplace. It is an event presented by the Indie Detroit Wedding Ring, an online resource for couples who are planning handmade weddings in southeastern Michigan. </div>
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<b>When and Where is it?</b></div>
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11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2014.</div>
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<a href="http://www.rustbeltmarket.com/" target="_blank">Rust Belt Marketplace</a> (Event Space)</div>
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22801 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale, MI</div>
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<b>I am an IDWR vendor, how to I participate?</b></div>
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All IDWR vendors will receive information on how to participate via email on Wednesday, January 22, 2014.</div>
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<b>What if I am NOT an Indie Detroit Wedding Vendor?</b></div>
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If you are not part of the IDWR, you can fill out an application <a href="http://angelafic.wufoo.com/forms/m7x3z9/" target="_blank">here</a>. The IDWR is a highly edited collection of indie wedding service providers from self-owned boutiques to a-listers. We accept vendors that we feel will be the best match for our Indie/DIY-focused audience. <b><u>To be eligible to participate in the event, you MUST have applied to be in the IDWR by midnight on January 17th, no exceptions. </u></b></div>
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Level 1—FREE—Add your flyers or business cards to the IDWR swag table.</div>
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Level 2—$30—Add one handmade item to our styled wedding display table. </div>
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Level 3—$80—An 8 foot table and two chairs. Vendors choosing this level must physically attend for the entire duration of the event. </div>
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JANUARY 17—You must have applied to be part of the IDWR by midnight on this date to participate as a vendor.</div>
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JANUARY 22—Information will be sent to IDWR Vendors on how to participate. </div>
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FEBRUARY 2—Deadline for vendors to secure a space at the show. <b>All payments will be due on this date.</b></div>
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MARCH 8—Date of event!</div>
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Yesterday, I ventured down to my fav craft show of the year, the <a href="http://detroiturbancraftfair.com/" target="_blank">Detroit Urban Craft Fair</a>. This show is loaded with amazing handmade items, its a great place to do your christmas shopping. While walking around, I couldn't help but notice there were a ton of awesome items for brides/grooms or things that could be incorporated into an indie wedding. <br />
Sunday is the last day of the show, so if you're a bride to be heading down there, be sure to check out these items!<br />
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1. <a href="http://theforagingflorist.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">The Foraging Florist</a>—terrarium centerpieces that incorporate unique reclaimed planters<br />
2. <a href="http://www.dressgreen.net/" target="_blank">Dress Green</a>—All natural skin care products (that smell amazing!) for some relaxation before the big day<br />
3. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bettula?section_id=13895695" target="_blank">Bettula</a>—Custom birch centerpiece vases, perfect for a rustic wedding<br />
4. <a href="http://www.courtneyfischer.com/weddings.html" target="_blank">Courtney Fischer Jewelry</a>—custom metal jewelry for your bridal party<br />
5. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/JulieAnnArt?section_id=10860963" target="_blank">Julie Ann Art</a>—Quirky cards for the modern bride<br />
6. <a href="http://shop.brazencosmetics.com/" target="_blank">Brazen Cosmetics</a>—I loved this chocolate box inspired packaging, it would be an awesome gift for your bridesmaids.<br />
7. <a href="http://www.flee.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">Flee Studio</a>—Mr & Mrs tea cup set, a great alternative for champagne flutes<br />
8. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/126940459/orange-and-silver-spinner-stained-glass?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">GLASS ACTION!</a>—custom glass jewelry for the whole bridal party<br />
9. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BroadStreet?section_id=5181819" target="_blank">Broad Street Jewelry</a>—Custom made necklaces made from your family heirlooms!<br />
10. <a href="http://www.thelibrarylaboratory.com/" target="_blank">The Library Lab</a>—unique centerpieces for you book lovers out there<br />
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Happy Shopping!!AFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10058779740910229008noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828769976339477901.post-15123943523863312662013-04-14T19:15:00.001-07:002013-12-07T21:26:17.616-08:00What is an Indie Wedding Vendor?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">(To see more from this wedding, visit </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/blog/weddings/?ref=br_nav_new_1" style="font-size: small;" target="_blank">Etsy Real Weddings</a><span style="font-size: x-small;">)</span></div>
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With so many amazing wedding vendors in the area how do know if they are an <i>indie</i> wedding vendor or not? Thats a good question and one that is easier to show rather than tell, but we'll try anyway! A good start is to imagine vendors you would find at the <a href="http://detroiturbancraftfair.com/" target="_blank">DUCF</a>, and then add a wedding filter and voila! Indie wedding vendor. Of course, if you want to be text book about it, here are a few defining characteristics:<br />
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<li>Small boutique, independently owned by the person making the product</li>
<li>Produces high-quality, handcrafted items that can be customized to make unique keepsakes for weddings</li>
<li>Exhibits a DIY spirit and has a modern wedding design esthetic</li>
<li>Supports the local DIY community</li>
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We invite you to follow our blog or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/IndieDetroitWeddingRing" target="_blank">join our facebook page</a> for visual definitions for what an indie wedding vendor is. If you consider yourself an indie wedding vendor and would like to join our network, <a href="http://bit.ly/Z7JgFO" target="_blank">fill out our app!</a><br />
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