We started our wedding season in March this year with Katie and Colton Bean. They were married March 27th at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Bettendorf, IA. This week marks their 6 month anniversary!
This was the first time we filmed at Redeemer Lutheran and it was a very nice experience. I have been to another event at the church before but this was the first time working there. The paster Joel Nau was very nice and helpful to work with.
Since this was the first time filming there I attended their rehearsal at no charge. When possible I try to attend rehearsal’s, especially when it’s an unfamiliar location. It’s important to me that I know what will be taking place at your ceremony, While many ceremonies follow a similar script, each church, venue, family, and officiant has their own unique twist and as a photographer or videographer, I need to be prepared for anything. Observation and understanding are very important skill sets for your vendors to be able to meet your needs and anticipate opportunities.
After the ceremony Katie and Colton’s party bus brought the wedding party to Crow Creek Park in Bettendorf for photos with their photographer Marla Brown of Claussen Photography. She was easy to work with and made the day enjoyable.
Once their photos were completed the party moved to Stoney Creek Inn in Moline, IL. While I had not filmed at their church, I have been to Stoney Creek many times over the year. Stoney Creek is a very nice location for a wedding reception. If your looking for great walkable locations for photos the John Deere Pavilion, Tax Slayer Center, Kone Building, and Bass Street Landing are close by. Stoney Creek is able to create a few different looks for your wedding reception as they have the ability to change the room size and head table location. Their ceiling is a tad low for tossing a bouquet but the chandeliers are a nice prop for the dance floor all night long.
Once again congratulations to Katie and Colton on their 6th month anniversary. Please enjoy their highlight film as a way of looking back at their special day.