Starstruck Video Blog

Jessica & Steve

2011-02-07T19:45:00.000-08:00

Jessica and Steve were married at the Mirror Lake Lyceum in Saint Pete, FL. What a fun couple and what a party crowd. I had the privilege of working with a good friend, Debbie Gill, of Debbie Gill Photography. It's always nice to work with great professionals.

2011 Bride's Choice Award

2011-01-31T13:59:00.000-08:00

I am happy to announce that we won the 2011 Bride's Choice Award for the third year in a row.

Elisa & Robert

2010-12-22T11:17:00.000-08:00

Elisa and Robert were married at the A La Carte Event Pavilion in Tampa. The wedding was beautiful. Once again the team at A La Carte created a one of a kind event.

Maggie & Mike

2010-07-31T20:37:00.000-07:00

I had the honor of filming Maggie & Mike's wedding. Great bride, groom, family, and friends made this a fantastic day.

Drew & Ben

2010-06-10T17:44:00.000-07:00

Drew and Ben had a fantastic wedding. They selected some great music for their video. Check this song out, I love it.

10 Wedding Blunders to Avoid from MSN & The Knot

2010-05-23T20:49:00.000-07:00

Check out this article that talks about the 10 blunders to avoid when planning your wedding. Take a look at number 3 and number 10.

1. Try not to get attached to your flower choices.
When you book your florist a year before your wedding day, he can only guess which blooms will be available for your wedding. If you have to have, say, asters, you could be disappointed. Instead, choose backups to your main blooms and add them to your contract. Think in terms of colors and shapes instead of specific flowers.

2. Think twice before you send save-the-dates to everyone.
Until you mail out invitations, your guest list isn't final. And it shouldn't be: Friends you're close with when you get engaged may be mere acquaintances by the time you get hitched. Reserve save-the-dates only for those guests you know will be invited, like your families.

3. You will regret it if you skip videography.
Photos only take you so far: Videos let you hear your voice tremble as you say your vows and watch your friends tear up the dance floor. With more people documenting your wedding, you'll see things you may have missed on the day.

4. Be careful not to blow your fashion budget on your dress.
Maybe you have $1,500 set aside for your look. That doesn't mean you can buy a $1,500 gown! Tack on tax, and if you're not buying off the rack, you could get charged for shipping. You might need alterations, too. Consider your undergarments, shoes, hair accessories and jewelry when budgeting as well.

5. Avoid micromanaging your vendors.
You're choosing talented pros who understand your vision, so let them do their jobs! We know it's tempting to control every detail so you're guaranteed to love the results, but you won't have the time, and you certainly don't have the experience your vendors do. After your initial meetings, trust the pros to get it right. And, you know what? They almost always will.

6. Think hard before you pick your attendants.
Your bridesmaids should be your closest friends. Period. They can also be your sisters, cousins, aunts and even your mom, but they have to be people you'd trust to be there when you most need them. You don't know new friends well enough yet to be sure they'll support you in tough situations (every bride encounters one at some point), and picking people because a family member demands it or so you and your man will have an even number of attendants are also decisions you'll likely regret.

7. Please restrain yourself from telling everyone your plans.
It's so hard not to talk about your wedding. Try. The more you share, the more opinions you're going to get about your choices, whether or not you ask for them. Plus, part of wowing your guests is surprising them. If they already know that you're changing into a different dress for dancing or sending guests home with a batch of your grandma's cookies, they won't be quite as impressed on your wedding day. If that's not enough to deter you, talking about your plans means opening yourself up to copycats, who may actually be marrying before you do. The last thing you want is your friend stealing your idea for your surprise grand finale.

8. Seriously, stop booking your salon appointments last.
We get it: You want as much beauty sleep as possible, and you don't want your 'do to fall out or your makeup to fade before you walk down the aisle. But guess what: Busy stylists will likely get to you late if you're last in the chair. Schedule your appointments in the middle of your attendants'. It's not a big deal for a bridesmaid to switch to a less complicated (read: quick) hairstyle if she's pressed for time. That's not an option for you.

9. Don't even think about speeding through photos.
Speaking of not having enough time, any less than an hour isn't enough for a portrait session; an hour-and-a-half is closer to ideal because you'll look more relaxed in your pictures (and those first few never come out as well as you hope). Squeezing photos into the first half-hour of your cocktail hour will make you anything but at ease. If you refuse to see your groom before the ceremony, take pictures separately beforehand so the only shots left to take after the ceremony include both of you.

10. Avoid "hiring" a friend instead of a pro.
Sure, your pal was the king of the mix CD back in the day, but that doesn't mean he'll make a great wedding DJ. Same goes for your friend who won't leave home without her Flip — this doesn't make her a videographer! Even on a tight budget, you're much better off paying a vendor with experience to take care of the biggies, like the music and the food. Don't you want your friends to enjoy your wedding instead of having to work through it, anyway?

Liza & Donny

2010-03-14T21:01:00.001-07:00

Liza and Donny were married at the Pass-A-Grille Beach Community Church on St. Pete Beach. The reception was at the A La Carte Event Pavilion in Tampa. Once again the staff at the A La Carte did a great job at creating a fantastic setting for the reception. I love how the reception footage came out. Liza and Donny really know how to throw a party. There is some great dancing in this video.

Jennifer & Matt

2010-03-09T15:37:00.000-08:00

Jennifer and Matt were married in St. Pete, Florida. They had a real party crowd. I got to meet many people from my home town of New York. Check out the brand new Rolls-Royce Phantom at the end of this video. What a great car.

Beth & Brett

2010-02-23T15:27:00.000-08:00

Beth and Brett were married on the beach in Anna Maria, Florida.

Kathy & Mike

2010-02-14T11:47:00.000-08:00

Kathy and Mike are great friends of ours. We have been waiting years for them to tie the knot. They had a beautiful day on the beach.

Bride's Choice Award - 2010

2010-01-19T17:49:00.000-08:00

We are excited to announce, for the second year in a row, that Starstruck Video has been chosen to receive the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2010. This award recognizes the top 5 percent of local wedding professionals from the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service and professionalism. The Bride’s Choice Awards™ are determined exclusively by recent newlyweds (brides and grooms) through extensive surveys and reviews. We would like to thank all our great clients for helping us achieve this award.

Melissa & Andrew

2009-11-27T13:04:00.000-08:00

Melissa and Andrew had their wedding on the beach in Clearwater. Their reception was at the Island Way Grill on Island Estates.

Magda & Paul

2009-10-23T23:06:00.000-07:00

Magda and Paul had a beautiful wedding. The reception was at The Lange Farm in Dade City, FL. The Farm is a fantastic location for a wedding reception. Family and friends danced the night away. Be sure to check out the reception shots in this highlight clip.

Lindsay & Aaron

2009-09-09T19:40:00.000-07:00

Lindsay and Aaron celebrated their wedding at the A La Carte Event Pavilion. They really went over the top with this event. Lindsay and the staff at the Pavilion did a fantastic job with creating an atmosphere not to be believed. This is one of my favorite locations for videography. I am always amazed at how they can transform this room to create a one of a kind experience.

Christine & Matt

2009-08-12T21:58:00.000-07:00

Christine and Matt were married at the Don Cesar on Saint Pete Beach. Todd and Maxine Gilman from Event Photography did a great job catching all those great moments in pictures.

Rikki & Robert

2009-08-12T21:41:00.000-07:00

Rikki and Robert were married at the Sandpearl Resort on Clearwater Beach. The Sandpearl was a beautiful location. I had the great pleasure of working with my good friend Todd Gilman from Event Photography.

Claire & Shai

2009-07-31T20:28:00.001-07:00

Claire & Shai were married at the Mirror Lake Lyceum in Saint Petersburg. The Lyceum is a theater style event hall so it is very unique. I want to give a special thanks to Meghan of Dream Day Productions for doing such a great job as the event coordinator. Jason Angelini was on hand to catch all the photos. Rob Sword of Sword Sounds was spinning the tunes. It's always nice to work with great professionals.

Christina & Claude

2009-06-15T19:50:00.000-07:00

Christine & Claude from Starstruck Video on Vimeo.

Christina & Claude had an absolutely beautiful wedding. Bride, groom, family, and friends were all a pleasure to work with. This crowd can party. DJ Felix kept the party rocking and provided that fantastic room lighting that we love. It really transforms a room. The staff at the Hyatt provided top notch service as always. It's always a pleasure to work with great professionals. Can't wait for the bride and groom to see this one. Leave some comments and let me know what you think.

Sarah & Dustin

2009-06-01T21:15:00.000-07:00

Sarah & Dustin from Starstruck Video on Vimeo.

Sarah and Dustin were married at the Palmetto Club in Lithia Florida.

Buffy & Shawn

2009-05-07T17:33:00.000-07:00

Buffy & Shawn from Starstruck Video on Vimeo.

Buffy & Shawn had a fantastic wedding at the A La Carte Event Pavilion. They sure know how to throw a party. Family and friends had a great time at this event.

Bride's Choice Award

2009-02-03T12:17:00.000-08:00

WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced that Starstruck Video, Inc. has won the 2009 Bride’s Choice Awards™!

In its inaugural year, the Bride’s Choice Awards recognizes and honors vendors from the WeddingWire Network that demonstrate excellent quality of service, responsiveness, professionalism, value of cost and flexibility. This year’s recipients represent the top three percent of WeddingWire’s vendor community, which includes over 100,000 wedding vendors from across the US.

Unlike other awards in which winners are selected by the company, the Bride’s Choice Awards are determined exclusively by recent newlyweds through surveys and reviews.

“We are excited to launch this annual award program to honor high-performing vendors based solely on the experiences of our WeddingWire community,” according to Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “This year’s recipients have set the bar high, exhibiting excellent service and expertise in the wedding industry.”

Starstruck Video, Inc. would like to thank our past clients for speaking on our behalf and helping us win the 2009 Bride’s Choice Award!

Jessica & Jason

2008-10-16T16:32:00.000-07:00

Jessica & Jason

Jessica & Jason's wedding was at the Palm Harbor White Chapel. I love the end of this video where the bride and groom take off in a fire truck provided by the Palm Harbor Fire Department. Jason is a fireman so I guess he has some connections. Although it rained for part of the day, it did not stop this crowd from having a great time at the wedding. We were also lucky to work with two fantastic photographers, Corey and Abbie from Corey Conroy Photography (coreyconroyphotography.com). Craig from Grant Hemond & Associates was spinning the tunes and kept the party going strong (granthemond.com). It is always a pleasure to work with such great professionals.

Kara & Shawn

2008-10-15T21:21:00.000-07:00

Kara & Shawn

Kara & Shawn had a beautiful wedding at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota. The reception was at the University Park Country Club. These were both fantastic locations for a video shoot. Kara, Shawn, family, and friends all had such a great time at this wedding. I just love how that comes across on video. We also had the pleasure of working with two great photographers, Mike and Buffy from Life Long Studios (lifelongstudios.net).

Alana & Josh

2008-09-15T18:31:00.000-07:00

Alana & Josh

Alana and Josh had a fantastic wedding on St. Pete Beach. They had a perfect day. I love shooting on the beach.

Zoee & James

2008-09-01T20:18:00.000-07:00

Zoee & James

Zoee and James were great to work with and their guests were lots of fun. Be sure to check out the cake in this video. Zoee's mom (Edith) made the cake and it was one of the most fantastic looking cakes I have ever seen. Edith was nice enough to send a few extra pieces home with me for Gina and the kids. I just love the Grand Hyatt in Tampa (grandtampabay.hyatt.com) as a reception location. It's a beautiful place to shoot video and the staff was very professional. DJ Kevin Kramer of Mix 100.7 was spinning the tunes (kevinkramerdj.com). Kevin did a great job of keeping things moving along smoothly. Dino and John, a great musical duo, were there (dinoandjohn.com) playing some great Greek music.

Tricia & Brad

2008-08-07T18:32:00.001-07:00

Tricia & Brad

Tricia & Brad had a beautiful wedding at the Lange Farm in Dade City. The staff at the Farm did a fantastic job. Doug from Grant Hemond & Associates (www.granthemond.com) did a great job as always as the DJ and Master of Ceremonies. It is always a pleasure working with Grant's team.

Allison & Jason

2008-08-05T17:59:00.000-07:00

Allison & Jason

Allison & Jason had their wedding at the Lake Jovita Golf Club. It was my first time at this club. What a great location.

Laura & Jeff

2008-07-22T22:36:00.000-07:00

Laura & Jeff

Laura & Jeff had their reception at The Farm in Dade City. My good friend Todd Gilman of Event Photography www.eventphototampa.com shot the photos. Kevin Kramer www.kevinkramerdj.com from Mix 100.7 was the DJ.

Kimberly & Steve

2008-07-19T09:32:00.000-07:00

Kimberly & Steve

Kimberly and Steve had a beautiful wedding at the Don. I had the privilege to work with a great photographer, Kimi Carrier www.kimicarrier.com, and a great DJ, Jude from Grant Hemond & Associates www.granthemond.com. It is always a pleasure to work with great professionals.

Sherika & Brent

2008-07-12T15:10:00.000-07:00

Sherika & Brent

Sherika & Brent are such a fantastic couple. We had a great time at their wedding. I just love the music in this video. The reception was at the Tampa Club at the top of the Bank of America building in downtown Tampa. What a view!

Joanna & David

2008-07-08T22:00:00.000-07:00

Joanna & David