StarFruit Productions

Gabriela and Eric: The Oaks Club

sage@starfruitproductions.com (Sage Hall) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:16:00 +0000

Gabriela and Eric were surrounded by people who truly loved them. The Oaks Club in Osprey Florida was the perfect spot for these two lovebirds to tie the knot! Celeste Paliana was their coordinator at the club and the day ran smooth as could be.Grace Felice was an incredible, sensitive and truly empathic officiant, everyone in the family thought she had known Gabriela and Eric their whole life! Their photographer Kimberly Dyer was incredible. I always enjoy working with her, we get into the giggles at least once every time! DJ Wayne from DeLair Entertainment kept the party grooving and this group could groove!

Congratulations to Gabriela and Eric! Much love and happiness for them for the rest of their lives!!

The night our house was struck by lightning: Emily & Les

sage@starfruitproductions.com (Sage Hall) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:48:00 +0000

The start of the day for this beach wedding at The BeachHouse on Anna Maria Island was beautiful. Blue skies filled with fluffy clouds, dazzling sparkly turquoise ocean and a soft breeze that swept across the white sand. The ceremony was was sincere and beautiful. And then it was time for the reception! A huge storm with gale force winds swept across the island and the water poured from the sky! But this storm did not dampen the spirit of the party! They kept it hopping!

...little did we know that while we were doing the congo at the wedding, our house was struck by lightning!

When we got home, the fire department and all of our neighbours were standing outside of our house. I ran in to check on my babies. And thankfully, our doggy Rockstar and cats Oliver and The Dude were just fine. Whew. We lost our microwave and the cable modem box but our computers were fine. Thank goodness!!!
Here is Emily and Les's Wedding Film! You can see some of the lightning we caught on camera that night! Enjoy!

Heaven. LaShonda and Rashard Quinn

sage@starfruitproductions.com (Sage Hall) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:18:00 +0000

LaShonda and Rashard.

What can I say? Stunning, dignified, elegant, smooth, this was a "Grand Wedding" as Rashard's best man so eloquently put. Did I mention that LaShonda SANG her vows? Yes, the song is Jennifer Hudson's You Pulled me through. Honestly, all I can hear is LaShonda now when I hear that song, she is just incredible!

It's a good thing I have a film to show you, because words cannot do this flawless event justice!

Here are some of the people who helped to make it happen!

Location: The Heaven Event Center
Coordinator: Kimberly LaRoche at "Special Event Solutions"
Officiant: Pastor Herbert Jackson, Sr at Fountain of Life Baptist Church of Apopka
Photographer: Jennifer Soltren of "Soltren Photography"

The Photo Still Gallery

Cyndi and Josh; A Wedding at The Sandpearl Resort

sage@starfruitproductions.com (Sage Hall) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:47:00 +0000

Cyndi and Josh had gorgeous day full of love, fun and great times. They had the ceremony and reception at The Sandpearl Resort at Clearwater Beach It was an absolute pleasure being a part of their day!

The Trailer

The Short Film

The Photo Still Gallery

Dot & Tommy; Bliss

sage@starfruitproductions.com (Sage Hall) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:26:00 +0000

When Dotty first got in touch with me and told me how she was planning to surprise her hubby of 15 years with a vow renewal on Anna Maria Island, I knew she was a special lady. She even flew their two best friends in to witness the event, all a surprise! Their three children were also there and it was such a beautiful day!

The BeachHouse did a great job setting up this intimate event. Kim Crow was their officiant, which is ultra special to me as she is a close friend and officiated Grady and my wedding! Debby from The Flower Girls of Sarasota set up a gorgeous Circle of love! We shot with the lovely Dara Caudill and her awesome hubby Chuck provided the beautiful beachy tunes that set the mood for a truly special event.

Here is their short film!

A few weeks ago, Dotty let me in on some challenges she and her family are facing and asked me to use a song that puts it better than any words I can say ever would. Did I cry and edit, yes, yes I did. I hope this piece brings a cathartic feeling to the reality the Dotty is facing. We wish Dotty and her family a speedy healing and send all of our love their way!

Kelly and Christopher on Captiva Island (The Short Film)

sage@starfruitproductions.com (Sage Hall) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 03:46:00 +0000

Kelly

I must admit whenever I hear that name it starts the cue for the "Kelly" song from Cheers.

But in all seriousness, Kelly and Chris are freaking amazing! They have class and warmth. The amount of charm flowing from these two is just gorgeous. The way Chris looked at her the first time he saw her done up in her full wedding regalia.... well, I'm just glad I was there to capture it for the world and their future children to see. Wedding films offer such nice rays of sunshine in a world that seems to exemplify the ugly parts of relationships. I am so grateful that my days are full of people's happiness. :)

Annie & Steve get married in Dunedin Florida

sage@starfruitproductions.com (Sage Hall) — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 06:07:00 +0000

Two weeks prior to her big day, Annie had a huge medical scare. Luckily she was ok. Steve and Annie were reminded of the important things in life and they had a beautiful wedding at Bon Appetit in Dunedin Florida. Annie was simply stunning in her gown, and Steve was the epitome of dapper. I felt like I was shooting a Calvin Klein ad! We shot in tandem with Paul from Chi Photography and he was fantastic as always.

Here is a photo gallery of some of our favorite stills from their trailer

Sarasota Wedding Ideas - Interview with Sage Hall of Star Fruit Productions

sage@starfruitproductions.com (Sage Hall) — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 05:27:00 +0000

http://sarasotaweddingideas.com/interview-with-sage-hall-of-star-fruit-productions/

Sage Hall is the owner of Star Fruit Productions creating fab wedding videos or “wedding films,” which is how Sage refers to them.

In the first minute of meeting Sage Hall her effervescent and gregarious personality shines, and it’s clear that

Sage is comfortable around cameras and stage whether directing, producing or acting.

What is also clear is that Sage actually cares about the people she touches, which is evidenced by both extraordinary behavior and every day actions on her part.

Once filming, the bride discovered her legs covered in ants, looking for relief she jumped into the pool – Sage followed, ‘water be dammed‘ and quickly performed underwater removal of those stubborn ankle biters.
Sage, while sopping wet from that adventure, is proud to help a bride any way she can.

But, regardless of the need for underwater rescue, Sage feels “honored” when chosen to produce a couple’s wedding film.

Sarasota Wedding Ideas wanted to know a little more about this remarkable person.

Sage was kind enough to meet us a local eatery to talk, here’s the interview:

On Wedding Videography:

“I call them wedding films, I approach them they same way that I approach any narrative. Ultimately it’s a story, a love story.

I think that often as a film maker when we’re doing narratives, when we’re working with actors and scripts we’re looking for an authentic moment, something truthful. And when we deal with real people on one of the most important days of their lives experiencing real things you don’t have to try, you just have to be there, you just have to allow it to happen in front of your camera.

And it’s been one of the most beautiful things I’ve been a part of. I actually feel quite honored that people allow me into one of the most intimate moments of their lives.”

About Her Film Making Talent:

“I think you’re born with talent, but through study you can build technique. So I think that as far as my studies, my study in schools and stuff has been in acting. But really, good actors have a lot of empathy and they just feel and I think you’re born with that.

And I knew from a little girl that I never wanted to do anything else. I wanted to tell stories, I wanted to put shows together, I had a show for my parents every night.”

How Far Sage Books Out Wedding Film Work:

“Gosh, I have some people book me out 15 months, but that’s one of the cool things about it – theirs actually a little bit of stability in the wedding film business, because people do want to book you a year out.
Wedding videography can still be on the bottom of the totem pole sometimes you know, it’s one of those things that is one of the number one regrets for a bride when they don’t get it – so many brides call me and go ‘can you just take the footage that my uncle Harry took and make it something?’ – And I have to say no, but I wish I could. You can only work with the tools you’ve got.”

Are You A Photographer Also:

“No – I gave it a try and it’s just not me. A photograph is a beautiful form of art because it’s encapsulating that one moment, that one moment in time and telling a story in that one moment. But filming allows me to tell a longer story, a longer form – my brain works in that way a little better.”

Tip for Brides:

“I think that the best thing for brides is to come with an open mind, because I think that in wedding video especially,- there is this kind of feeling that with wedding videography that it’s gonna be kind of cheesy, it’s gonna be terrible, it’s gonna torture your family to watch it, it’s not gonna be enjoyable and your gonna look bad.

But there’s so many tools now that can be used to make a wedding film, and show your day in the best light, in the way you want the world to see it, and how you want to remember it.”

What Would You Like People To Know About You?

“That I genuinely care and I love what I do. And I feel honored and humbled that I’m allowed to share this experience with them. I’m gonna be the person that if they walk into an ant hill in the Saint Thomas islands in their ten layered wedding gown and need to jump into the pool to get the ants off of their legs – I’m gonna be the one who will jump into that pool with them and pull those ants off their legs – and yes I did do that.”

Something That Most People Don’t Know About You:

“I was in a very short-lived punk band, and I wrote – the band was called “Contaminated” – of course we actually never played anywhere – but, we did play in my garage(laughing).”

End of Interview.

Sarasota Wedding Ideas wants to thank Sage Hill for taking the time to stop and chat. Sage is a lot of fun to be around; she has such an up-beat personality.

Please take the time to watch Sage’s wedding film below. My words can’t provide the justice that Sage’s wedding creations demand.

Find Sage’s business listing, Star Fruit Productions in our wedding vendor area which includes a direct link to her website.

http://sarasotaweddingideas.com/interview-with-sage-hall-of-star-fruit-productions/

Christine and Ryan; Sarasota Elegance

sage@starfruitproductions.com (Sage Hall) — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:25:00 +0000

A candle lit courtyard filled with beautiful classic sculptures...
Family and friends from all over convening in one spot for that one day...
A bride and groom in love and declaring it to the world...

ahhh....

that and some of the most beautiful wedding venues in Sarasota!
Ringling, The Ca'd'Zan, and the Longboat key beach at sunset!

Plus I shot with Jacquelyn Marie, she will be shooting my wedding in a couple weeks!

Christine and Ryan had a spectacular day and I got to film it all!!

YourObserver.com article - "Sage Hall puts 'I do' into cinematic films"

sage@starfruitproductions.com (Sage Hall) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 01:32:00 +0000

Click here to view the article at YourObserver.com

Sage Hall is watching corpses fly through the air.

She’s on location in Port Charlotte, directing a Vegas-style, musical-magic show featuring one of the world’s top Luciano Pavarotti impersonators. An effervescent videographer with an eye for detail, Hall is gushing over the special effects — girls materializing from gondolas; flowers appearing where an audience would sit; and heads falling off of bodies.

“A fantastic opera singer is doing all of the music,” says Hall, founder of StarFruit Productions. “He hired me to shoot a commercial, but thought I had the polish to bring his show to the next level and he hired me on as director.”

The show features Playboy Bunny Lyn Sky, also a stilt walker with Universal Studios, as the magician’s assistant.

“I get to shoot a wedding tonight after I’m done with my musical magician,” Hall says. “I’m heading straight from corpse land to wedding land. There’s a wedding in this film, too. Of course, the bride is 20 feet tall.”

Hall shoots with a photojournalistic style and always looks for natural events to unfold. She never poses her subjects. Location and detail shots are important and are shot cinematically with sliders and steady cams.

“I’m down on the ground; I’m in the bushes; and I’m up in trees,” Hall says. “I sneak into things that say ‘no trespassing.’ When I have a camera in my hand, I feel like I can do anything.”

Two months ago, Hall discovered that The Disney Wedding Blog had named StarFruit Productions the winner for Best Wedding Film of 2010, for a wedding video in which a fairy-tale princess arrives to her wedding in a horse-drawn carriage and walks down an aisle guarded by “Star Wars” storm troopers. It was a full-fledged production — a 15-hour shoot with five cameras.

“She had everything — the Cinderella coach, two dresses and Mickey and Minnie; he had storm troopers and seven ‘Star Wars’ actors,” Hall said. “I spent 100 hours editing that thing.”

Hall always knew she was destined for the theater. Growing up in Alabama, she started acting as a child and was instantly drawn to theater the first time she stepped on stage. When she turned 16, she spent one year in London studying Shakespeare. Her hunger to learn every facet of theater — from lighting and directing to acting — inspired her to pack up her car at age 20, and with $2,000 in her pocket, head off to Los Angeles to be an actress. There, she found her love for film and approached it the same way she did theater, even studying under the same teacher as Robert De Niro. Seven years later in 2007, with her mind set on saving some money before making a move to New York, she moved back home to the Sarasota area.

“When I left Los Angeles, I thought my life was over,” Hall says. “I knew I was an actress, that I wanted to tell stories and make people feel something and be a catalyst. That’s always been so deep inside of me, and I thought by leaving I was giving that up — that’s why it’s been such a wonderful, happy surprise to me that I’ve been more successful in my career since I left.”

Her first short film, “Candy,” was a five-minute funky Halloween piece in which she played the lead. When she originally made the film, which cost less than $500, she didn’t think it would surface anywhere. When the Screen Actors Guild Foundation announced that it would feature the film at its Short Film Showcase in February, Hall immediately booked tickets.

“I flew myself, my honey, producer and writers (to New York City),” Hall said. “New York City had 19 inches of snowfall in the city. We’re all there together to see my movie and it gets canceled. There were three people in Times Square.”

The event was rescheduled for two weeks later.

“This is the award I’m most proud of,” Hall says. “I was with people whose movies had $100,000 budgets. Just to be able to stand up there and be recognized — I felt like it was my graduation.”

Upon moving back home, she got cast in a three-month production of Florida Studio Theatre’s “Brooklyn Boy” and was hired for the theater’s education program. She started StarFruit Productions in 2007.

“I was doing a children’s show called ‘Under 6,’ and one of the cast members was getting married the next day,” Hall says. “I asked to film it for free and put it online. That’s when The Disney Wedding Blog blogger saw it and hired me right away (to do her wedding), and I made StarFruit official. It’s kind of been my film school. I thought, ‘OK, if I can make money making movies about love stories … ’”
She calls it “wedding filmmaking.”

“There’s a big difference between that and a wedding videographer,” Hall says. “When I thought of a videographer, I thought about a sweaty old man zooming in on a bride’s cleavage. But this is really changing the entire industry. More than anything else, I feel like one of the things I want to accomplish is letting other people’s light shine. That’s why I love doing weddings.”

Hall and her fiancé, Grady Reinagle, will be married Oct. 15. The theme is “black-tie hoedown,” and the wedding will be filmed by a husband-and-wife team from Orlando.

“I’m going to allow myself to be a bride,” she says. “It’s hard because I’m a director at heart — I’m sure I’m going to be giving them the eyeball.”

SAGE HALL ON GETTING HITCHED

“My fiancé (Grady Reinagle) and I are having a black tie hoedown. It’s not a day that you want to be generic — it’s got to be personal. It’s going to be real easy.”

FAST FACT

While living in Los Angeles, Sage Hall was a dog walker for Drew Barrymore’s pup. “It was a great way to stay in shape,” she says.

Camille & Cameron - Longboat Key Club Wedding

sage@starfruitproductions.com (Sage Hall) — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:10:00 +0000

It's not often that you get called the "Francis Ford Coppola" of wedding films, so when it happens, hold on to it tight!

Cameron won my heart the minute he called. He was quoting my movies to me, telling me his favorite shots and seemed to really "get" what StarFruit does! I was delighted when I heard from his then lovely fiancé and she told me that they would be booking me to make their wedding film!

They chose the gorgeous Longboat Key Club as their ceremony venue and the skies were that periwinkle blue that make the white sand of Longboat key almost glow! My favorite skies to shoot in!!!
Kimberly Dyer was our photographer and I still get warm fuzzies every time I work with her. I worked with her at the very first wedding I was ever paid to shoot!

And let me just say how much I adore Dr. Stephen and Debby Lortz of Romantic Weddings in Sarasota. Dr. Lortz was the officiant and he and Debby set up the beautiful bamboo altar that Cameron and Camille tied the knot under. He is just so genuine and full of joy, it is a delight to watch.

Cameron, I hope I did not disappoint! You, Camille, and your friends and family were so nice and it was an absolute pleasure spending your wedding day with you!

Captiva Island: A Destination Wedding

sage@starfruitproductions.com (Sage Hall) — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 19:29:00 +0000

Kelly and Christopher were absolutely GLOWING all day! They have that kinda love that is infectious and light, a mixture of strength and vulnerability, just beautiful.

The South Seas Island Resort on Captiva Island was also stunning! We had wild dolphins playing a couple feet from us, amazing technicolor blue skies, a stunning bride and a handsome groom! We also shot with our good friend Joelle Maki of Swept Away Studios. Her artistic flare and sense of adventure are always fantastic to add to the mix! What a list of ingredients!

Above a teaser trailer I did for them! Their short film will be coming soon!

Fearless - Leslie and Don - Idaho Destination Wedding

sage@starfruitproductions.com (Sage Hall) — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 23:40:00 +0000

I went to school with Leslie in Madison, AL. We were classmates and fast friends in the 6th grade and never quite lost touch. She was always impressive. Great at sports, stunning looks, and intelligent to boot! She was riding a dirt bike before I was even allowed to shave my legs! Girl had it going on!

So you can imagine how happy I was to reconnect with her on Facebook. When she talked to me about filming her wedding, I was ecstatic!

My fiancé Grady and I flew out to Idaho Falls and had quite an adventure filming this one! Idaho is gorgeous! Who knew? The mountains and wildlife were incredible. We had a blast on our first snow machine ride thanks to Leslie and Don! And we survived our crashes just fine... hehe.

Take a look at their sneak peek!

Destination Destin

sage@starfruitproductions.com (Sage Hall) — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:05:00 +0000

I love surprises.
As I was sipping coffee with my mom on the lanai one late Thursday afternoon, I had no idea I would be shooting a destination wedding in Destin that Saturday!

I got a call from the fantastic wedding coordinator Shanna Lumpkin from Shanna Lumpkin events. There was an emergency and she needed a videographer for a wedding that Saturday! Luckily we were available and on the road the next day!

I used to vacation in the area when I was a kid and had not been back since, so it was really fun to see it as an adult! The SanDestin Hilton was so gorgeous! The turquoise waters and family friendly atmosphere was so relaxed and really set the scene for an amazingly special wedding. Shanna and Bethany were a delight to work. The photographer Heather Blake Guin was also great to work with.

Megan, Wade, James and Lily were such a warm and loving family. I absolutely fell in love with everyone there!

Here is a sneak peek of their special day!

Christine & Ryan's Trailer - Longboat Key & Ringling Museum

sage@starfruitproductions.com (Sage Hall) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:27:00 +0000

Christine and Ryan had a jampacked day full of love, family, and gorgeous locations! The first look and family photos started on the scenic grounds of the Ca' d'zan, to the traditional Catholic ceremony at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, church on Longboat Key. After that it was off to the beach on Longboat Key for sunset photos. Our final destination was the Ringling Museum for their fantasticly classy reception. Here is a sneak peek of their epic day!

Splitscreen: A Love Story - Shot Entirely on cell phone for a Nokia competition!

sage@starfruitproductions.com (Sage Hall) — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 04:12:00 +0000

Today I came across this beautiful short film that was the winner of a Nokia competition where filmmakers shot footage solely on one of Nokia's new phones. Check out this awesome short, which demonstrates the fact that when it comes to talent and quality, it's not the tools - its the driver!

http://gawker.com/5816397/this-amazing-love-story-was-shot-entirely-on-a-cell-phone

First Look VS waiting to see each other while walking down the Aisle?

sage@starfruitproductions.com (Sage Hall) — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 01:05:00 +0000

Recently a friend of mine wrote me a FB post that sparked some thought.

Hey lady! I have a question... I have noticed that brides and grooms are taking to pre-wedding pics before the ceremony, why is this? Is it not bad luck to see each other? Give me some insight??? How the heck are you??!!

Yes, this happens a lot. They call it a first look. I am torn on it... my instinct says.... wait for the walk down the aisle! The first time you two see each other, there are going to be immediate emotions. Real. Raw. A moment you will never forget. It adds a touch of tradition to your ceremony.

But… the dirty truth is that sometimes, for scheduling reasons, you need to have a first look. It allows you to get a head start on your pictures and less time spent on a photo shoot after your ceremony, allowing more time for all your loved ones who came from all over to be with you!

Either way, it is going to be special when your eyes meet in all your wedding regalia!

This is one of my all time favorite groom reactions. When Meghan walks down the aisle and he sees her..... well, check it out for yourself!

Smile and the Whole World will Smile Back Atcha! Ritz-Carlton Wedding

sage@starfruitproductions.com (Sage Hall) — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 04:23:00 +0000

I recently watched a special about smiling and how if people smile at you, it is a contagious reaction to smile back.

Well, I can tell you, I found myself smiling when I edited Rose's wedding. This bride was gleaming from ear to ear and her handsome groom, Ivens had a quite a smile himself!

This gorgeous New Year's Day ceremony at The Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota Florida was a blast to shoot! Lori Bowen joined me on the shoot and the weather cooperated for this beautiful Rose Garden Wedding!

Here is their short film!

Emily and Todd; The Short Film

sage@starfruitproductions.com (Sage Hall) — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 20:55:00 +0000

You may remember Emily and Todd from an earlier post where I released their trailer. Well, here is their Short Film and a lovely e-mail I got from Emily after she received her DVDs!

Did I mention she is also going into the photog biz!!! She will be photographing Grady and I for an engagement shoot! I am so excited and cannot wait to share!!

Hi Sage!

First off, got the DVDs in the mail. I don't think I can even put into words how happy I am. Remember how I complained a lot about stuff... ? Yeah, I do. Well, after watching the film of our wedding, my memory of it is COMPLETELY DIFFERENT. It was amazing, beautiful, I looked so happy, I didn't look like a tard .... everything was just so touchingly edited and filmed that I can't even imagine disliking anything anymore.

Butterflies are Free - Powel Crosley Estate

sage@starfruitproductions.com (Sage Hall) — Tue, 31 May 2011 03:34:00 +0000

Making wedding films allows me to be exposed to so many cool traditions and customs. I love this Native American legend that Shannon and Iden incorporated into their classy Powel Crosley Estate in Sarasota Florida.

According to an American Indian Legend:
If anyone desires a wish to come true they must first capture a butterfly and whisper that wish to it. Since a butterfly can make no sound, the butterfly can not reveal the wish to anyone but the Great Spirit who hears and sees all. In gratitude for giving the beautiful butterfly its freedom, the Great Spirit always grants the wish. So, according to legend, by making a wish and giving the butterfly its freedom, the wish will be taken to the heavens and be granted.

Kala Clark was our coordinator and she and Shannon really created a magical wonderland. The Black tablecloths made the floating candle centerpieces really stand out . There were candles twinkling all over and they had twinkly lights extending from the balcony all the way down to the lawn.. It felt Neverlandish!

We shot with fellow Elegant Sarasota Weddings Member Nancy Miller and James McGean was a terrific officiant.

I would tell you what I wished for them, bit then it might not come true!

StarFruit wins Best Wedding Video at the official Disney Wedding Blog!

sage@starfruitproductions.com (Sage Hall) — Tue, 24 May 2011 07:03:00 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 23, 2011

SARASOTA-BASED INTERNATIONAL FILM STUDIO NABS AWARD FOR BEST DISNEY WEDDING VIDEO

The official Disney Wedding Blog has voted StarFruit Productions for the best wedding film of 2010. The title is the 4th wedding-film award that has been presented to the distinguished production studio, whose international hub operates out of the Sarasota-Bradenton area.

The winning film was an epic Star Wars- and Princess-themed extravaganza, complete with official Storm Troopers, light sabers, and a pumpkin-style Cinderella coach. The wedding took place at Walt Disney World's Wedding Pavilion and the The Grand Floridian in the winter of 2010. To view the film, visit http://vimeo.com/starfruitproductions/starwars.

StarFruit Productions and its director/producer Sage Hall have also been recognized outside of the wedding realm. In February of 2011, her short Halloween-themed film “Candy.” was part of the Screen Actors Guild Foundation Short Film Showcase, presented at the Screen Actors Guild Boardroom in New York City. The film was one of only nine chosen for the showcase.

A fast-rising star in the wedding-film world, Sage Hall was also featured in a tribute piece for international wedding-film superstar Jason Magbanua

To learn more about StarFruit Productions, visit the StarFruit Productions Website

Disney Wedding Blog: www.disneyweddingblog.com

Dolphins and Manatees and Love, oh my!

sage@starfruitproductions.com (Sage Hall) — Tue, 17 May 2011 16:18:00 +0000

Emily and I had an instant connection when she called me. She was so full of life, I knew this was going to be a fun wedding. And I was right!

It started on Anna Maria Island at The Sailfish Gulf Suites right on the water. Jacquelyn Marie was there to shoot stills and we had a great time capturing Emily and Todd's wedding day!

The reception was at the South Florida Museum. I must admit when I saw Snooty, the manatee in the middle of the Spanish style courtyard, I fell in love!! Who gets to have an endangered animal as the guest of honor at their wedding? I loved the spot so much, I have selected the courtyard for my very own wedding in October!

Here is a sneak peek at Emily and Todd's fun filled, crazy in love wedding day!

Nicola and Jonathon - The Ritz Beach Club

sage@starfruitproductions.com (Sage Hall) — Mon, 09 May 2011 17:52:00 +0000

When I met Nicola over coffee, I knew she was going to be a stunning bride. She carries herself with such elegance - it is reminiscent of Audrey Hepburn! I love it when my brides make my job easy. :)

The beautiful ceremony was at St. Martha's Catholic Church in Sarasota. Father Fausto heads up the church, I did not know that you could be so holy and so funny at the same time! He had the whole church cracking up with his insightful service.

The cocktail hour and reception were held at The Ritz Beach Club. DJ RJ Vida kept the party pumpin' and everyone had a blast! Briana from Divine Light Photography and I worked together seamlessly and I can't wait to see their shots!

The love Nicola and Jonathon have for each other and their families was hard to miss. I'm so glad we were there to experience it as well! Much love!

Love on Longboat Key - Kristen & JTs wedding at The Longboat Key Club

sage@starfruitproductions.com (Sage Hall) — Mon, 09 May 2011 14:50:00 +0000

Family and Friends... Love and libations...White sand and turquoise seas.... ahhh, it must be time for a wedding at The Longboat Key Club! Cloe Drapkin is one of the best coordinators around and when I found out that she was heading up Kristen and JT's wedding day, I knew we were in for a good time!

Kristen and JT were incredible people, made evident by their super-sized bridal party! These two oozed sincerity AND cool! Not an easy task!

I am so glad that we were able to capture their wedding day and wish them the best in their journey together!

Lauren & Christopher's Ca' d'Zan Mansion Wedding

sage@starfruitproductions.com (Sage Hall) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:21:00 +0000

Lauren and Christopher had a spectacular wedding that commenced as the sun went down over the Sarasota Bay at the Ca'd'Zan mansion in Sarasota Florida. Anna Pohl of Day Planners did an incredible job with this aesthetically stunning destination wedding. We were so happy to be chosen as the wedding videographers for Lauren and Christopher's wedding. Lauren looked amazing in her gown! The Crystal beading on it was reminiscent of Mermaid scales and she did look like a gorgeous mermaid who had emerged from the sea! The flower girls had awesome baskets covered in moss and shells, but the coolest thing was that they held bubble machines and left a trail of bubbles up the aisle.

Lauren is a graduate of Ringling College and incorporated artistry into her wedding. Professional artists, Dean Arscott and Greg Dachau did live paintings during the ceremony and reception. It was incredible to see these artists at work and made for a really great timelapse!

Becki Creighton of Flowers by Fudgie and Lauren worked closely together to create a beautiful palette of rust and ivory for the wedding.

Jay Goodley Entertainment's Jorge Rodriguez was the dj and he kept the reception moving smoothly. They also had a live Jimmy buffet style band The Caribbean Chillers.

Lauren's and Christopher's Ca'd'Zan wedding was also featured in Nuovo Bride, our fantastic, local Sarasota Wedding magazine, you can check out the article here.