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Sophia and Mike’s Sequoia Wedding in DC

Michael — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:33:20 +0000

Ok, so up next is Sophia and Mike’s epic Georgetown Wedding. I have to apologize because i’ve been so behind with blogging. With shooting every weekend, and the holidays quickly approaching, it gets the back seat sometime. But, here I am regardless!

Sophia and Mike’s Wedding was such a blast. It was one of those all day events, that started early in the morning, and went through midnight. By the end of it you feel so exhausted, and at the same time sad, because you don’t want it to end.

I must say that the highlight of the day was the reception at the Sequoia. The lights, the water, the boats, it was awesome. And to top it off, Sophia and Mike had a dance number with the bridal party that was KILLER. If you don’t have time to watch the whole video, then let it load, and jump to the 10:53 mark, you won’t be disappointed.

Regina and Brad’s Georgetown Wedding

Michael — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:14:43 +0000

Regina and Brad’s Wedding was such a treat. After the ceremony at Holy Trinity in DC, we spent some time walking around the church, and got some great shots. We then headed to the Bensten Residence where the cocktail and reception was held. Regina and Brad had a super classy, backyard wedding and a performance by Regina’s Dad that made the night so much fun. Congrats Regina and Brad!

Music: Plush Gun “Impolite” and We Are Scientists “After Hours”

Jessica and David’s National Harbor Wedding

Michael — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:39:36 +0000

Jessica and David’s wedding day started out at The National Harbor Westin, where they both got ready for what was such a gorgeous day. Jessica contacted me through a mutual friend of ours, Ryan Deal, so the wedding ended up being more personal as I bumped in to more and more people I knew.

They were married in downtown Alexandra with a reception to follow back at The National Harbor’s Sunset Room. I hope you enjoy the video. Congrats Jessica and David!

Music: Norah Jones “Sunrise” and Stars “Set Yourself on Fire.”

Chelsea and Michael’s Maryland Wedding

Michael — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:31:08 +0000

This is a very special feature today, because it just so happens to be my own wedding video I am sharing! This past August, I was married to my best friend, and it couldn’t have been a more perfect day. We were surrounded by our family and friends and had the best time ever.

Monachetti has the privilege of having a great videographer and editor on board, and who else would I have shoot and edit my own wedding then him! I was thrilled to have Tyler Davis do the video, and man was I blown away (obviously i’m a little bias). Grab a drink, sit back, and enjoy. For those of you interested in the details of the wedding day, see the credits below the video.

Photography by: Justine Ungaro

A brief list of the people and details who made the day what it was! Obviously we couldn’t include everyone, but if you helped you know who you are.

Photography: Justine Ungaro

Videography: Tyler Davis of Monachetti

Bride’s Hair: Phoenix 625

Flowers and Design: The Conservatorie

The Moss Letters: Emily Benitez

Tent Lighting: Casey Johnson and Tommy Davis

Coordination: Sharon Davis

Bride’s Dress: Saja Wedding

Bridesmaids Dresses: H&M

Groom’s Suit: J.Crew

The Venue: Brittland Manor

Our Wedding Website: www.chelseaandmichael.com Developed by Tony Richards and Designed by Made By Davis

Angelica and Scott’s Wedding

Michael — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:08:15 +0000

Angelica and Scott’s Summer Wedding was so much fun. I had a blast spending time with them both as they got ready at the Courtyard Marriott in Tysons Corner. The ceremony and reception to follow were so special too, filled with lots of laughs and priceless moments. BUT, their is a fun story to share about this couple that makes them a bit different.

If you don’t already know, I was recently Married on August 6 to the love of my life (video and photos to come soon)! I spent a week in Mexico with my beautiful wife Chelsea at Maroma Beach (already wishing I was back there). Well, at the end of Angelica and Scott’s wedding, as I was saying my farewell and asking them where they were off too for their honeymoon… and what do they say? They respond with Maroma Beach!

They then proceed to tell me they are not leaving for another week (doing the post wedding family hang), which would put them at Maroma the same week as Chelsea and I (since we were married the following weekend). Ha! SO, to make a long story short, we got to spend a fun few moments with them in Mexico, making their wedding (and video of course) that much more memorable for me. Congrats to you guys, much love!

Music by: Ohjibou “Wild Fires” and Peter Bjorn and John “Young Folks”

Lauren and Ryan’s Summer Wedding

Michael — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 20:06:01 +0000

Ok, so I thought it would be a good time to feature the newest wedding video on my blog, before we lose power from Hurricane Irene. This way atleast some of you can get a sneak peak beforehand. Up next is Lauren and Ryan’s Wedding. Oh my, where to start.

Lauren and Ryan contacted me over a year in advance, so it was one of those long awaited weddings I was eager to shoot. They were such a fun couple, who’s admiration for each other couldn’t be more evident in the video. Lauren and Ryan’s wedding was also designed by Lauren’s event planning business, so be sure to follow her latest and greatest projects over at BeLovely Events. I’ve included some vendor details below the video, so be sure to check the others out as well. Enjoy!

Music: Custom Mix of “Just the Same but Brand New” by St. Vincent and “True Love will Find you in the End” by Mates of State

Photography: Heidi Vail
DJ: Roots and Groove
Florist: Juliette’s Floral Designs
Dress: San Patrick – Eresma
Bridal Shoes: BHLDN
Grooms and Groomsmen: Express Suits and Puma Shoes
Bridesmaids: Own Finds
Invitation, Programs and Graphic Design: Belovely Events

Corin and Jerry’s Delaware Wedding

Michael — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:03:26 +0000

Corin and Jerry were married at Hotel Du Pont in Wilmington Delaware, and the wedding was a blast. The reception was filled with so much love and energy for the couple, that it was hard to not want to put the camera down and join the fun. Congrats Corin and Jerry!

Music: Priscilla Ahn “Dream” and Breakbot “Baby I’m Yours”

Cat and Chris’s Camp Letts Wedding

Michael — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 21:26:33 +0000

Cat and Chris’s wedding at Camp Letts was a blast. I’m not sure if it was the location or the genuine fun you could tell everyone was having, but this wedding was so great. Their vows (which you can hear in the beginning of the video) made the ceremony that much more special. I hope you have as much fun watching this video as I did at the wedding. Enjoy!

Music: Iron and Wine “Love and Some Verses” and Ray LaMontagne “You are the Best Thing”

Mindy and Mark’s Anthropologie Wedding

Michael — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:57:01 +0000

Ok ok, so the wedding was not AT Anthropologie, BUT it was at Terrain at Stylers, which is owned by Anthropologie and it was anything short then a gorgeous backdrop for a wedding. Mindy and Mark were such a wonderful couple to work with, and they had such a fun artistic edge to them which really shows in the video. Enjoy this snapshot from the day!

Music: Radical Face “Welcome Home, Son” and Sufjan Stevens “Come On! Feel the Illinoise”

Wedding Coordinator: Danielle Pasternak Events
Photographer: Swoonoverit
Venue: Terrain at Stylers

Andrea and Brandon’s Oatlands Plantation Wedding

Michael — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 02:55:15 +0000

Andrea and Brandon’s gorgeous Virginia Wedding is the first of many weddings hitting the blog this season. Every weekend from here until Christmas I get to spend filming another beautiful couple’s wedding. So excited to share it all with you!

As so many of my weddings, I’d have to say the highlight of Andrea and Brandon’s Wedding was the First Look. Although it only lasts but a few minutes, it’s always so much fun, and special. The time spent afterwards is always so memorable. We got a chance to walk around the gardens and enjoy the grounds at Oatlands Plantation. I hope you enjoy this snapshot of Andrea and Brandon’s Wedding!

Music: Stars “Ageless Beauty” and Justice “D.A.N.C.E”