Wilmington, NC
Filmed by Associate filmmaker Amy Warkentien and Ryan Sarfan. Edited by Kara Stellner
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Words from the groom’s blog after viewing this film:

“I want to thank Matt and LifeStage Films for the remarkable job they did on this project.  I laughed, I cried and I thanked God for our story.  But Matt and his team captured that story on film.  They are really artists and beautiful artists at that.  They are not just filming and slapping that film on a DVD, these guys storyboard the entire project and capture the sweet moments.

Take the moment in the film where Stephen Michael and I are putting on cologne, that part just melted my heart.  And when Abigail is reading the letter I wrote her and they use her voice over as they show different scenes.  Talk about brilliant.

I also love where Abi and I repeating our vows and Dad’s voice comes through.  It is like LifeStage caught the sweetest most beautiful parts on film and weaved them together to make this tapestry that represents our lives and our wedding.

I am so happy and so grateful!”

Abi and Michael (+ kids!) are a true example of what redemption looks like. Of what happens when you start finally trusting that the right person for you will find you, not because you force it, but because they were SUPPOSED to find you. This wedding film is a true window into Abi and Michael’s wedding day. You’ll see smiles, tears, laughter, and joy….joy, the addictive kind.

What we LOVE about this wedding is getting to work with our favorite artists in Wilmington. Salt Harbor Designs ALWAYS creates an intimate event. You’ll see all the tiny details that they put together from Abi’s vision that screams unique. We are also in love with Wilmington’s newest downtown venue, The Atrium. You’ll notice how the natural light pours in and creates some amazing lighting. The edison lights aren’t too shabby either.

Enjoy this film. It’s hard not to smile when you see two awesome people, with great personalities, genuinely fall in love. You can tell the world melted away for these two on that day. Abi and Michael, we hope this film brings you back.

Want to learn about the amazing proposal? Read about it in their words on our Life Stage Films Fan Page on Facebook. HERE

The pros:

Venue: The Atrium

Floral/Design: Salt Harbor Designs

Photography: Millie Holloman

Catering: A Southern Thyme

Love the song!? It’s called “You and Me” by Ben Rector and the license was provided by The Music Bed!