Meghan + Robert

Details, details, details!  This wedding was full of them.  It was clear Meghan and her mother spent much time and effort making this day beautiful.  And fun!  Their guests loved celebrating this couple after a very long courtship.  And they had such a cute hashtag #finaLee2015.  

And probably the best farther of the bride speech to date. Hands down.

Meghan, Robert, and their families: Thank you for having us be a part of your special day.  We hope you love and cherish your wedding film for years to come.

Anna + Joseph

Oh, the holidays.  It was a busy time around this household.  We are finally wrapping up the last of our Christmas weddings and getting them shipped out.  And, so, I wanted to share one!  What is it about Christmas weddings that makes it feel so magical?  

Thank you to Anna, Joseph, and their families for inviting us to be a part of their important day.  We had a fun, fun time!  

Brene' + Taylor

This beautiful couple and their gorgeous wedding day have been on my mind lately since I recently met with Taylor's twin (and I mean tw-win), Jordan and his seriously adorable (and fellow Chi Omega) Kylie.  I am soooooo excited about this wedding!  Jared had a great time filming this one with our friend and college, photographer  Randy Coleman.  I mean, seriously, how attractive is this couple, right?  And so obviously in love.  Congrats Brene' and Taylor!  And thank you for having us as part of your wedding day. 

Jacy + Corbin

Santa came to the Keester house in full force.  We had a wonderful Christmas with love, joy, family, and a few trains/cars/trucks, etc.  I must admit feeling quite blessed when I looked around at my home filled with people I love and people who love my children.   And, if you have been to an event at our house before, you would know there will. be. toasts.... and crying.  I come from a long line of toast givers and share the joy of raising a glass to those I hold dear.  Anyway... as for the business...woah, can you say inquiry season?  So many inquiries, so little time.  Again, so blessed! Such a great problem for our little business. 

Ok! This is a fun group.  Seriously, we had such a good time laughing with Jacy and her family/friends.  This couple is full of joy and full of love.  I just feel honored to have been part of such a great wedding with such great people.  I hope you will enjoy.

Libby + Jake

Well, it is that time of year!  Love is in the air.  Seems like every day my facebook page blows up with another couple's engagement.  And, as a wedding professional, I have to say, I LOVE it.  The inquiries are rolling in and we are quickly booking our 2015 season... 2015. That sounds crazy, right?  Crazy as in, when I was a child I really thought I would have a hover board like Marty McFly.  But, alas, I have a mini-van.  (Jared says it is a sexy, soccer mom SUV-Minivan hybrid, but lets call a spade a spade, you know?)

Well, as I have been meeting brides this season a question that often arises is "Can I get all I want out of the basic package?"  And, in most cases, the answer is yes.  So, here is an example of a wedding where the basic package was the perfect amount of coverage...And, obviously, Jared nailed it.  

Rylee + Travis

Hey guys! It's Lauren.  Jared is in full swing of being a high school teacher and grading papers, so I have taken over the correspondence part of the business, meeting with the clients and handling the paperwork.  In a way, this is a reversion back to the way we used to do things, before I got bogged down with grad school.  Anyway, it has been really fun! I love meeting with potential brides and discussing all the details of their wedding day!

Our little boy Jude turns 3 this week!  I simply cannot believe it.  It seems like only yesterday Jared and I were getting married and considering what it would be like to be parents one day.  Now we are blessed with two crazy boys who fill our life with love, laughter, oftentimes frustration, and fun.  And between all that, we also film people's weddings!

Thank you to Rylee and Travis for having us as part of your wedding day.  Wow!  You have a TON of family and friends.  This was a lively and cheerful crowd, and it was so evident how excited everyone was for the couple.  I love the love in this one. (And, I got to go to Enid for the first time... I do love seeing every corner of this state!)  Enjoy!

Jacy + Corbin

Happy wedding day to these two! Such a great couple that absolutely nailed their Our Story shoot. Funny, sincere, but most important...from the heart. Everyone gets a little nervous at first during the shoot, but as long as what you say comes from here (points to chest), you can't go wrong!

These two were great and I cannot wait to shoot their wedding today! Congratulations!

seize the day-

Jared

Kate + John

I cannot convey what a pleasure it was to shoot this wedding. These two have a love that is what all love should be. You can see it in Kate's jumpy excitement, hear in John's voice, and feel it for the entirety of their video.

Thank you both so much for trusting us with your wedding day. It is something that we do not take lightly and we couldn't happier for you. Watching Kate and John I'm undoubtedly sure will cause renewal, earlier proposals, but most of all, you will smile for the happiness these two feel for each other. 

-seize the day

Jared

Ashleigh + Kenton

What a wedding season it has been! This will mark our 5th year as Carpe Diem Video! Our company is as old as our marriage because we chose not to get a videographer and it is our number one regret. We get to work with some amazing couples and capture them on their most special day!

These two had some of the best toasts I have heard! I got to film with Josh McCullock who does just exceptional work and this couple really made the job easy. Thank you Ashleigh and Kenton for letting us capture your wedding; it was an honor being part of your day. 

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Jared

Run, Run.

Sometimes your kid just drops his pants at the park. Your paternal instincts kick in and you grab the soon to be leaking cargo and run for some sort of cover. The other parents get it...they know. Non-parent Jared would have been lost in that moment...

Some might view this picture and wonder "what is he doing?"

I have been where you are...thought how you do. I used to not make financial decisions based on how much baby formula is this worth or time my day by nap times and lunch times and bath times and..... praise the maker, bed times. A father viewing this will know exactly what I am doing. I am a runner of peeing children, like my father before me.

So to all the Dad's out there, keep running.

Also here is a little something we finished recently, Rachel and Heath Ropp. Great couple and a great wedding at Cole's Garden! Shot with Hollie B who is always a blast. Thank you everyone!

seize the day-

Jared

Old Friends

My dear friends Jacqueline and Keystone are getting ready to have a baby, and Jared and I could not be more excited.  We simply LOVE these two.  We actually left our house on a Saturday night...yes, babysitter and all... and shared an evening with these two and some other friends and new acquaintances, to celebrate the newest member of their family, due to be arriving before we know it. 

As we celebrate, I cannot help but to be reminded how much fun this wedding was and how evident Jacqueline and Keystone's connection is.  Their love is bright.  And it is wonderful to be near it.  So, in honor of these two (who always have us laughing) I thought I would post this video.  I know it is a long video, but the dancing at the end is for sure worth a viewing.  (And there are several cameo shots by yours truly- wink)

Lauren + Bray

Thanks for visiting our new webpage!  It is only fitting to blog this first wedding of 2014 on our new blog page with such an amazing couple.  You can see from this video this bride and groom are so sincere.  I love the groom's reaction when he reads the letter from his bride.  

Thank you to Lauren and Bray for having us be a part of your big day.  We really enjoyed meeting your family and friends.  This was a TRULEY fun wedding.  (As evidenced by this video.) Enjoy!