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Lesley & Joseph – Murthly Castle Wedding Highlights

Monday, January 16, 2012 Posted in Wedding Films

Apparently today (3rd Monday in January) is “Blue Monday” a low point of the post-Christmas period.

So I thought I’d do my bit and spread some sunny cheer with a lovely Highlights Film from Lesley & Joseph’s Wedding at Murthly Castle.

Since being a child when her grandfather used to work on the Estate, Lesley has always wanted to be married at Murthly Castle,  so it really is a dream come true, and truly special day.  Joseph’s Australian family brought with them some stunning weather, and a massive amount of laughter to boot!

Their Scottish wedding was the perfect blend of emotion, excitement, anticipation and downright fun!

So, on this ‘blue’ day (allegedly… I still believe that life is what you make it) hopefully it’ll raise a smile.

Have a good one!

Steve x

 

 

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Becky & Nikhil’s Wedding at Pollokshields Burgh Hall

Friday, January 6, 2012 Posted in Wedding Films

The film below is from Becky & Nikhil’s Wedding at the lovely Pollokshields Burgh Hall, a day full of fun, excitement, laughter and ‘green’ (sorry Becky;)teehee)

Becky & Nik’s Wedding was planned to perfection (by Becky!) and all those little touches and details made it such a special day for them. I think the one thing that came out of it though was just the sheer excitement of the day.  Becky & Nik are so much in love, and this day meant everything to them.  Getting all their close family and friends together to celebrate, and making sure they had fun, was a big thing and that’s certainly how it turned out.

Robbie and I had a total hoot filming that day, and I must make a special thank you for including us in the just stunning Indian Feast that was the Wedding Breakfast.  Not sure I’ve ever tasted Indian food that good before… plus I’m not sure how we managed to pick up our totally stuffed ‘selves off the chair to film the evening celebrations!

I knew just how important the Wedding Film was to these guys so I’m so chuffed they are delighted with it, and I just had to share their Highlights Film with you all.

So, a huge thanks to you Becky & Nik… for being so patient with the long wait for the film, for being such an awesome couple to work with on the day, and for that taste tingling feast:D

I’m so chuffed you loved the films, and look forward to reading all about your future together! (Oh I forgot to mention Becky is becoming a prolific wedding blogger, so you can read more about their journey here at The OliveDragonfly )

Take good care of each other guys!

Steve x

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January 6, 2012 - 7:22 pm

Bex - Oh, and I just got this email from Mum!

“Oh Wow, fantasmagorical!!! Been outside all day stacking furniture so only just got to see the video. Really really good, and that was only 3 minutes! How long is the DVD?”

Sent her the link today since she doesn’t have her copy of the DVD yet as she’s in Saudi and we’re waiting for someone who can take it out as it might get seized if posted – bare shoulders and all!!!

:) x

January 6, 2012 - 7:19 pm

Bex - Thank you SO much for your kind words, I loved reading what you thought of our day and you are spot on about the excitement! Glad you enjoyed dinner so much too! I finally just managed to watch it on laptop – was on my phone at work before, you made Liz cry! :)

I am forever grateful to you and Robbie for capturing it all SO perfectly!
Bex
x

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Happy New Year 2012

Thursday, January 5, 2012 Posted in News

Hope you all had a fabulous Christmas and New Year break.

We had a really chilled and fun time, so chilled that I didn’t take any video footage, nor any (decent) photos! Quite an achievement for me!

It was great to take some time off and spend it with Yvonne and Callum – really needed it after a pretty frantic few months, and it felt like I’d hardy seen them in the weeks before Christmas!

So after an awesome break I’m feeling totally revitalised, and champing at the bit to work through the backlog of editing from the remaining 2011 weddings:)

Got some really great films to share with you over the coming months! (even if I do say so myself)

So, here’s to a fabulous 2012 for us all.

Take care and have a good one!

All the best.

Steve
x

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Have a very merry cherry Christmas!

Wednesday, December 21, 2011 Posted in Wedding Films

Wow, where has the past month gone!  Well, it’s meant me being pretty much chained to my edit suite working some mad hours to get through the backlog of weddings for 2011.

I’ve still got lots left to do of course as I complete my editing for the 2011 weddings, and I have some rather amazing clips to share form the past few weeks, so do watch out for the first couple of blog posts of 2012,  something pretty darned lovely!!

For today though I just had to get one more blog post in before Christmas so thought it might be a good idea to post something fun and upbeat – from the Wedding of Jean-Charles and Scarlett at Cameron House.

Their wedding was all about having fun, just a group of close friends and family celebrating their marriage, from the hilarious ceremony (even without the English translation) to the brilliant first dance, Jean-Charles & Scarlett had a ball.

Oh and hugest thanks to Yvonne for translating for me, would’ve been rather tricky without her help!!

I’m off now to recharge the batteries over the Christmas period, to spend some time with my wonderful wife Yvonne, and my charming young lad Callum! (I’m dead excited for Santa’s visit!)

I hope you all enjoy your Christmas break, take good care of the ones you love and HAVE A BLAST!

Steve  x

 

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VOWS AWARDS 2011 WINNER – Best Videographer

Wednesday, November 9, 2011 Posted in News

Wow!

We’re chuffed, humbled and very very proud to announce that we were once again presented with the hugely prestigious VOWS (Voted Outstanding Wedding Supplier) Award 2011 for Wedding Videographer at the fabulous awards Ceremony held in Glasgow on Monday night.

It’s actually our FOURTH time as Winners (in 2006, 2008, 2010, plus finalists in 2007 and 2009) although they were all under our previous alter ego of Design Scotland Video before we rebranded.  So although it’s not our first time, the sense of achievement and pride grows each year, as does our commitment to maintaining our award winning standards!

The fact that the VOWS Awards are voted for by our wonderful couples is the biggest pat on the back we could possibly have, and it’s so rewarding to know we’re offering truly exceptional customer service as well as pretty awesome films (that’s what our couples say anyway!)

So a massive thanks to the best wedding couples in the world – OURS!

The party was brilliant fun and it was so great to see our good friends Jay & Christina of Elemental Weddings scoop the prize in the Wedding Photography category, and also share a table with the lovely Niels & Alie of Blue Sky Photography who were also nominated finalists.  Add in Jennifer Pirie from Hopetoun and the three of us, and it was a heck of a table to be on, boy did we all party!  :D

Big thanks go to the SWD team and Liz at the VOWS Awards for organising a fabulous night, it just keeps getting better and better! Thank you!

You can see the full list of winners and finalists here A huge congratulations to everyone who won and all the nominees, well done EVERYONE!

 

Steve x

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November 25, 2011 - 10:11 am

Rob K - Well deserved Guys…. Great News !

November 9, 2011 - 5:29 pm

Chuck Deleacaes - What makes this double special is that not only are you fantastic at what you do, you and Yvonne are just lovely and great to be around. Hopefully that’s not mushy.lol.

November 9, 2011 - 5:28 pm

Christina Golian - A very, very well-deserved win! So glad we were able to help you celebrate – and vice-versa! C&J x

November 9, 2011 - 5:06 pm

Rachel McCabe - HUGE congrats to you all! Always well deserevd, why do they even make this award anymore….it should be yours EVERY year!

Seriously tho, huge congrats again, can I have another film please!

Rach & Ian x

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Qian and Qing’s Dundas Castle Dream – Wedding Film

Tuesday, October 18, 2011 Posted in Wedding Films

Qian and Qing’s Wedding was just beautiful. The thought and attention to detail that had gone into the planning was immense and Qian’s vision of her perfect wedding day in Scotland most definitely came true!

It was a chilly day but the sun came out on occasions and the wedding party had a great time with archery, pipers and dancers, trying to play the bagpipes, and just taking in the beauty of Dundas Castle estate. Speaking of beauty….the flowers? Oh my word…. Crafted by the amazing Planet Flowers team, they were a highlight of this lovely intimate wedding.

It was also another opportunity to have some fun with Jay & Christina of Elemental Weddings, a pleasure…every single time:)

Finally, thanks go to Yvonne from Scottish Wedding Planners for putting the whole day together, Qian, Qing and their guests looked like they had a total blast and that couldn’t have happend without your careful planning! Qian really relied on you that day!

So, the film….

Qing’s insistance to also do his speech in English was just lovely, he was so eloquent and it begged to be used…… Some great fun with a great crowd of people. Warm, friendly and welcoming… and utterly determined to enjoy every minute of their trip! They certainly did!

Enjoy.

Steve x

 

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October 21, 2011 - 4:58 pm

Nick Kirk - Great stuff as always.

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15 years today! Happy Anniversary Yvonne!

Friday, October 14, 2011 Posted in News, Personal

Happy Anniversary to us!

 

This is where it all began…. well actually it was a good few years before that day, but this picture shows the view we had when I ‘popped the question’ to Yvonne and that day led to the most amazing 17 years in Edinburgh together!

I know it’s unoriginal to share a line I’ve heard many times at weddings, but it really rings true to me…

15 years ago today, I married my best friend!

Today? Well she’s still my best friend. Caring, loving, beautiful, smart, funny… I could go on (and will privately).

So, here’s to ‘US’ Mrs T.  Here’s to another fun filled 15 years (and far beyond) of happy times!

Cheers! Salute!

Steve x x

 

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October 14, 2011 - 10:04 pm

Yvonne Towle - Aww! Lovely! To use someone else’s words, “the best is yet to come!” and I’l looking forward to it.

Yx

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Claire & Neil – Hopetoun House Wedding Film Highlights

Thursday, October 13, 2011 Posted in Wedding Films

To Claire… to Claire… to Claire…

I loved those words in the film as it’s a perfect build up to the wonderful speech by Neil about his new wife!

Neil loves Claire.  A lot. (It’s mutual too btw!) It really shows through in the film too, and after working with these guys on their wedding day the edit just seemed to fit together in my mind and I knew how I wanted to put it all together, and exactly what song to use (even though it wasn’t actually one of their choices!).

So I’ll forgo the long descriptions here and just let the film do the talking!

A great day at the stunning, stunning Hopetoun House and always a pleasure to work alongside the very talented Jay & Christina from Elemental Weddings – ALWAYS good fun!

Thanks again Claire and Neil, you were just fabulous to work with!  I’d like to raise a toast to you….with a cheeky little ‘Rusty Nail’ (gotta love hipflasks;)

Enjoy!

Steve x

 

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October 13, 2011 - 11:35 am

rachel scott - Gorgeous Cherry Tree, gorgeous! So glad Claire had such a great time in her dress and so pleased you captured such a fab couple so perfectly!

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VOWS Awards 2011 Nominee – Fabulous News!

Friday, September 30, 2011 Posted in News

Some totally fabulous news to share today….

We are delighted to announce that Cherry Tree Films has been nominated in the finals of the 2011 VOWS Awards (Voted Outstanding Wedding Supplier).  Woohoo!

The Awards are the pinnacle of the Scottish Wedding Industry and we’re so chuffed once again to be finalists!

The VOWS Awards are especially important as they are voted for by our simply awesome couples….so it’s tremendous to know that we’re doing something right, and offering genuinely good and caring customer service.

So a huge thank you to the VOWS Awards for the cool gift you see to the right, and an even ‘huge-r’ thanks to our wonderful couples….Our enthusiasm and excitement for what we do is fuelled by yours!!  Thank you!

Another big congratulations goes out to all our wonderful friends and colleagues in the industry who are also nominated! Well done you!

Now to plan that party in November….

Have a fabulous day!  (We will!)

Steve & Yvonne x

 

 

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October 11, 2011 - 8:54 pm

Natalie and Ali - A big congratulations to you all!!!!!! You all deserved this and I will keep my fingers cross for you!!! Good luck!!! xxx

October 3, 2011 - 9:08 pm

CherryTreeAdmin - Aww thanks folks…. [comments like this make us grin from ear to ear!] x

October 3, 2011 - 9:04 pm

Niels & Alie - Yaaaaay! So chuffed for you guys – massive, well deserved congratulations! You guys care so much about what you do it’s no surprise you’ve been nominated again. See you in Glasgow ;-)

October 3, 2011 - 5:32 pm

Amy Daynes - WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

September 30, 2011 - 1:05 pm

Lydia Davidson - Congratulations guys, very well deserved! I’d wish you good luck but you really don’t need it.
Cherry Tree Films rocks!

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Gleneagles Wedding Film Trailer – Ya-lin and Matt

Friday, September 23, 2011 Posted in Wedding Films

Well what can I say? A spectacular day!

It’s always a pleasure to film at Gleneagles, and this wedding was no different. We had a brilliant day working alongside the ever lovely Alan & Jackie Rankine of Rankine Photography and the weather even played ball after a morning of torrential rain! (Phew!)

Ya-lin was super excited, although I think the boys were initially a little hesitant about being filmed, and I think that stemmed from the thought that they were going to have to act and pose for us.  However as the day went on they definitely felt more comfortable once they realised that we’re looking for the ‘real’, rather than setting up posed scenarios. Relaxed and natural is always what we’re looking for.

The stunning Gleneagles location, Red Hot Chili Pipers, Three Waiters, Photobooth, Fireworks, awesome music all day (Linkin Park during the register signing oh yeah!), a fabulous rockin’ disco, and a couple with a huge sense of fun! (just wait to see their first dance…er…all 35seconds of it;)

Ya-lin & Matt, thanks for trusting us with your big day, we had a great time and I honestly can’t wait to get stuck into the full edit….

Enjoy!

Steve
x

 

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December 20, 2011 - 12:48 pm

Alan & Jackie Rankine - Have only just seen this trailer. Stunning work Steve (& Stuart & Robbie!). Ya-lin & Matt are a wonderful couple and had a truly stunning day at Gleneagles.

Great fun working with you as always! A & J x

November 10, 2011 - 9:22 am

Gail rankin - absolutely beautiful!!

October 18, 2011 - 12:18 am

Ya-lin - Thank you so much for the amazing trailer. It’s so wonderful that we can share this with our family and friends and we can’t wait to see the final video. It captured all the moments of our day so perfectly. You really are the best!

And I definitely agree, the men were a little hesitant about the idea but they soon forgot you were there with your camera. Matt loves the trailer and everything about Cherry Tree Films, and he is now boasting it was his original idea! I’ll let him take the credit this time…..

Thanks again for everything, Ya-lin x

October 4, 2011 - 10:37 am

Lucy Gourlay - Absolutely gorgeous!

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Balmoral Hotel Wedding Trailer – Amy and Roger – Edinburgh Wedding Film

Tuesday, August 23, 2011 Posted in Wedding Films

Amy & Roger live in Dubai, but Edinburgh is home, so it was important that their film reminds them of this wonderful city as they sit back in the searing heat and watch back this snapshot of their day. I think even in this short trailer there’s a real sense of an ‘Edinburgh Wedding’.

They were married at Colinton Parish Church and a great part of that was with the minister reading out Amy & Roger’s thoughts on each other. These words were a great hook for me to use in the edit (even if i have saved some of the best lines for the full film!).

As ever, the trailer is just a brief snapshot of the day, but I do hope you can get the feeling of having lots of fun, including a great photoshoot with the fab Jay & Christina of Elemental Weddings and some simply brilliant dancing to ‘Acoustic David’:)

Also check out the simply amazing floristry skills of Gemma and the team at Planet Flowers!!

However it’s not just all about one day, it’s about looking forward to the future and as Roger put it in his speech, “the best is yet to be”

So here goes, 2 minutes of great shots set to their absolutely favourite piece of music…. perfect!

Enjoy.

 

Steve

x

 

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September 1, 2011 - 1:02 pm

jane watson - Amy–this is magic. You look amazing as does evryone and everything. Loved to see the glimpses of my grandchildren too!

I wish you and Roger all the happiest times in your marriage.

Lots of love–Jane and Phill xxx

August 27, 2011 - 12:57 am

Pamela - Fantastic words aren’t they. Fizz in her tonic!! Stunning couple that touched a lot of hearts.x

August 24, 2011 - 11:07 pm

Christina & Jay - Can’t stop re-watching this – absolutely beautiful! Loved working with you guys. We heart Amy & Roger and Cherry Tree. Xx

August 24, 2011 - 10:27 am

rachel scott - Just gone through an entire box of tissues and that’s just for the trailer! Gorgeous work for a beautiful couple, well done!

August 24, 2011 - 7:18 am

Jason - Wow… what a wedding trailer man..!! Wish to be there to see these type of weddings.

August 24, 2011 - 6:06 am

Amy Daynes - LOVE.LOVE.LOVE! A gazillion Thank yous for capturing our day so perfectly. A & R XX

August 23, 2011 - 6:33 pm

Neil Davidson - That is absolutely brilliant Steve! Love it x

August 23, 2011 - 5:08 pm

mette - arwhhh beautiful!!

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Haley & Josh’s Wedding Film – Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland

Thursday, August 11, 2011 Posted in Wedding Films

I had the pleasure of returning to Gleneagles again last month for the wedding of Hayley & Josh from Washington D.C in the US.  Their closest family and friends made the trip over to Scotland for this truly special day in all of their lives.

This day meant so much to Hayley & Josh.  Their love for each other was clear, and they both know they are meant to be together.  They also know how to have fun…lots of fun!  Their story is one I’m so much looking forward to telling in the main edit, but here is a short highlights just to whet your appetite.

Enjoy.

Steve x

 

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August 19, 2011 - 5:07 am

Susan - Steve and Yvonne,
Beautiful! Thank you so much for this everlasting memory of our daughter’s wedding. We can’t wait for the full version!
Most fondly,
Susan, Mark and Meredith

August 19, 2011 - 4:59 am

Diane Taylor - The most beautiful wedding in Scotland Haley Murphy and Josh Heard wedding. The wedding film is the very best I’ve ever seen, ever! Of course just one look at the bride says a million word……AWESOME!

May God Bless Haley and Josh with a life filled with love, happiness, and good health and lots of little kids for Grandma Susan and Gramps Markie.

Love you lots,
Dick and Diane

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Family Pix – Nairn Beach July 2011

Wednesday, August 10, 2011 Posted in Personal, Photos

While we were up north for the lovely wedding of Gina & Suresh at Dunphail we stayed in Nairn for a couple of days and had a fab time together just ‘hanging out’. After lunch in Elgin we had a wander along the beach and Nairn and so out came the camera for some posing (Callum seems to have a love/hate relationship with posing!).

Juts a few snaps of the fun, and given the grey weather here in Edinburgh today, a reminder that we can have beautiful weather in Scotland…you just need to embrace it when it ‘s here!

Cheers

Steve x

 

 

All Photos ©2011 Steve Towle

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October 4, 2011 - 10:50 am

CherryTreeAdmin - Thanks Lucy! The answer is very simple though (and pretty obvious)…his mother! :-)

October 4, 2011 - 10:39 am

Lucy Gourlay - Where does your boy get his looks from?!!! Lovely family photos

August 24, 2011 - 10:53 pm

N & A - Fab shots of a fab family…

August 10, 2011 - 10:08 pm

Chuck Deleacaes - Once again, incredible pictures. the colors are beautiful in them.

August 10, 2011 - 3:59 pm

CherryTreeAdmin - Yep, modelling might be a good idea, the poser! I want my 20% tho!

August 10, 2011 - 3:18 pm

Yvonne Towle - Aww that’s ma boy! Callum’s diary is open for any modelling opportunities!

August 10, 2011 - 3:16 pm

CherryTreeAdmin - Ha Ha…thanks Ditte…. it’s OK, think I’ll stick to ‘vid-yo’ ;)

August 10, 2011 - 1:36 pm

Ditte @ First Light - Great photos Steve – looking for a job maybe? I reckon we could use someone with your talent! ;-)

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Cameron House Wedding Trailer – Scarlett et Jean-Charles

Tuesday, July 26, 2011 Posted in Wedding Films

Scarlett et Jean-Charles… félicitations!

Their Wedding was SO much fun to film, I loved the energy, the real sense of fun and the party atmosphere.  The whole day was a giggle and an absolute pleasure to be part of.

It’s so great to be able to tailor a film to really show something of the couple involved, and I think this trailer shows their personalities perfectly, so will leave it to the film to show you.

Steve

x

PS: the ‘Japonnais’ accent, and the “eeh-ehh’s” in place of “I Do” – completely hilarious!

PPS: this was tough to edit in parts as the whole day was in French, so a huge thanks to Yvonne for translating for me, couldn’t have done it without you! x

 

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August 2, 2011 - 8:17 pm

red dwarf - J’adore! Lovely film, lovely wedding.

July 26, 2011 - 3:59 pm

Ditte @ First Light - Wow – that’s just lovely! What an incredibly beautiful bride!
Great work, as always.

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Suresh and Gina’s Trailer – Moray

Monday, July 25, 2011 Posted in Wedding Films

Nothing for ages and then two trailer posts in two days… (obviously, the second one is coming tomorrow)

It’s been a changeable July, and weather has played its part in many of the weddings this month. However, I know that all the weather does is add a different element to the wedding film.  It certainly never ‘spoils’ a wedding, in fact it makes for some fabulous opportunities visually.  More on that in the final edit to come.

Just to prove a point, here’s a trailer from a couple of weeks back, on what must have been THE wettest day of the year up in Moray.

Suresh & Gina’s Wedding took place in the family church on the family estate at Dunphail, and it was a wonderfully colourful day with lots of Sri Lankan touches (including the monsoon!).  I also got some great footage of a pair of Red Squirrels which was a pretty special bonus! Everyone had a simply great celebration and partyed long into the night…!

So as you’ll see, don’t stress about the weather.  Just concentrate on having a fabulous time!

Steve

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