Here's an important set of tips for all couples who've purchased and received wedding videos from your wedding videographer. Your wedding films are so important to you as a visual narrative of such an important day, in addition to being a big investment, and there are steps you should take to be sure they remain safe and secure. The big takeaway: save early and often... and use the proper media storage. USB drives are great for media file transfers, but they are not meant f

Traditional wedding venues and banquet halls are wonderful for making wedding planning easy and truly make for gorgeous ceremonies and receptions. They host so many weddings each year and really know how to create a no-stress, timeless and beautiful wedding day for couples. But many couples are looking for something just a little different. Something to make their wedding stand out amidst the standard weddings of their friends and family. And if you feel the same, consider

Abby and Vincent's wedding day in Cape May was nothing short of magical! Even though Abby and Vinnie grew up only two streets apart, they didn't actually meet until their freshman year of high school. They struck up an against-the-rules conversation in 'quiet' study hall, and with Vinnie just not being able to stop talking with Abby, it led to detention, Abby's first and only! They went their separate ways in college, but came back together afterwards, and fell more in lov

We're actually not huge fans of AI in general, but we know it's quickly finding its way into just about all aspects of life today. And it has its good side. From introducing additional skill building tools in school and creating time savers at work to helping you choose what's for dinner tonight, AI can provide help and do some of the 'smart' thinking for us. And for many couples planning their upcoming wedding, turning to AI as an aid is a logical and natural step to help

Today, we're taking a look at a gorgeous wedding gown design: the cat eye neckline dress. This style of gown is characterized by a distinctive and very eye-catching strapless scooped neckline. We're thrilled to find striking cat eye gowns taking center stage at so many weddings recently, and are so happy to read this stunner will continue to be a best seller featured at weddings this year and in 2027, too! There's a good chance you've seen this style of gown on designer and

You've read and heard it again and again: personalization is a fundamental component in wedding planning today. It's not even just a popular wedding trend anymore, but really is the standard. Most couples don't want a completely traditional, highly structured wedding event, the wedding their parents and their grandparents had. They want to keep some wedding event traditions and formalities in their wedding day, but leave out or change up anything that doesn't feel necessar

We were thrilled to be invited to film a second wedding for this super sweet family. Ryan's sister, Emily, chose us to film Zak and her lovely wedding day in 2021, and when it was Ryan's turn to get married to his love, Lauren, we were so happy that we were available for them, too! Lauren and Ryan met during their freshman year of college. Because Lauren and her roommates secured the last triple-bed room in the dorm, she was placed on the 'athlete' floor, the same floor tha

A fantastic trend in bridal fashion is getting even more fashionable each year! So many brides today are choosing to wear two different wedding dresses on their wedding day. The first dress, which is often the traditional, more extravagant gown, is worn for the more formal parts of the day, such as the ceremony and professional photos. And the other wedding dress is reserved for the more festive part, the reception. This second dress usually has fewer embellishments and oft

So, the question has been popped and you’ve said ‘yes’! But for personal reasons, whether it be work constraints or a job transfer, military deployment or a pending long-distance move, the wedding has to happen sooner than later. You simply can’t afford the luxury of the typical nine months to a year+ engagement period, and only have a few months to plan your big day. Well, never fear! No doubt about it, it would be very difficult if you wanted a large, glamorous affair at

We're excited to highlight two gorgeous wedding dress design styles: hand-painted and 3D floral appliqué bridal gowns! Both of these lovely styles have been popular with brides for several years, and were two of the biggest wedding gown trends for 2025. Last year, we filmed a few brides who chose dresses with amazing hand-painted floral details and several others with eye-catching 3D floral appliqué embellishments, and they were all simply magnificent! We just know they'll

We had such a great time filming Molly's sister, Trisha's, wedding three years earlier when she married Evan, and were super excited to be there for Molly and John's wedding, too! And of course, it did not disappoint! Molly and John met at a mutual friend's birthday party several years ago. But Molly later actually found a photo of herself and her friend that had been taken earlier and John was there, too, in the background! We know Molly and John were just meant to be tog

We were excited to return to the charming seaside town of Cape May for Madison and Hugh's wedding event in early October! The weather was absolutely perfect, actually very sunny and summer-like on this fall day. And as they always do, Bel Momento Weddings helped to plan and organize a flawless, fun and truly memorable wedding event. Even though Maddie and Hugh attended nearby elementary schools and knew many of the same people from those days, their paths never crossed unti

Most know what the wedding cocktail hour is: it's that lovely, relaxed bit of time scheduled into the wedding day after the ceremony has concluded. Almost always held in a designated space at the reception venue, this gathering occurs before the actual reception and traditional formalities begin. It's usually an hour to an hour and a half long, allowing time for guests to arrive, mingle and have appetizers and drinks before the formal introductions of the wedding party kick

Kristen and Gio met while in college at Rutgers University. They say it was almost as if the universe was pulling them together, because they met on Kristen's first weekend there, then kept bumping into each other all the time right afterwards: at Kristen's first class the following Monday, at parties, in between classes and when out with mutual friends. All at such a massive college when they weren't even in the same graduating year! They knew right from the start that th

Another New Year has arrived! And once again, we're looking forward to seeing what our couples have planned for their upcoming weddings. In perusing the net, we see that there's quite a few exciting new concepts, and yet a lot of returning trends anticipated for weddings in 2026. Here's just a little sampling of what we should see soon in wedding themes, color palettes, floral designs and fashion trends! Maximalism Abundance is the word of choice with this trend. Couples a

Avery and John met in college and discovered some really interesting family history when their relationship was brand new. While growing up, they lived only about 30 minutes away from each other. And all of their parents went to the same college, all at the same time! The connection was already there. Their relationship grew over time and when John decided to propose, he picked one of the most beautiful times and locations in Philadelphia to do it. Addison Street is gorge

We’re excited to see so many couples add unique and varied entertainment options to their wedding! A continually growing (and fun!) trend, in addition to having a band or hiring a DJ to provide music and emcee services, a second or even third artist or group of artists are booked for the wedding event. Or a surprise performance is arranged to wow guests during the cocktail hour or reception, often performed by a friend in the wedding party or even by the bride or groom. We

In early September, we found ourselves traveling back up to New York for another incredible wedding event in the Hamptons. We've filmed at Bridgehampton Club in the past, and were really excited to be visiting this idyllic location once again, this time for the beautiful wedding reception of Maggie and Conor. Not only did we film the wedding day's events, but we were thrilled to also be invited to capture Maggie and Conor's rehearsal dinner at Sebonack Golf Club in Sout

It was right before the Christmas holiday that Anthony set up cameras around their home and prepared to propose to his love, Meghan. Anthony hid Meghan's ring in one of their Christmas ornaments, then placed it on their dog's bed (which was right next to the tree). He pointed out the ornament to Meghan and told her that their dog must have taken it off the tree. Without realizing the ornament was open, she just hung it back on the tree! Anthony asked her if there was somet

Kiernan and Mark, sweethearts who met while they were studying at Boston College, chose the elegant Westchester Country Club in Rye, New York for their late summer wedding event. The weather was absolutely perfect, the venue exquisite and the couple and their family so sweet and such a delight to film on this special day! Kiernan got ready at her family's estate, a beautiful home very close to their venue. After hair and makeup, and those super-cute pj photos with her brida