by Emma | Mar 1, 2024 | Austria, Destination, Elopements, France, Italy, Swiss, Uncategorized, WEDDING
Are you planning a ‘luxury’ wedding? Have you considered what that truly means in the context of your celebration? As an experienced wedding professional, I’ve seen countless couples drawn to the allure of luxury, yet defining it goes beyond...
by Emma | Feb 28, 2024 | Elopements, Swiss, Uncategorized, WEDDING
You’ve watched some of the films, you’ve read the ethos behind Story Of Your Day, so here’s your opportunity to learn about the person behind the lens? It’s my pleasure to share a glimpse into my journey from BBC TV Journalist to one of Europe’s leading...
by Emma | Nov 24, 2021 | Destination, France, Uncategorized, WEDDING
Believe me when I say I don’t think I can write a blog post worthy of this truly awesome wedding in Cannes in the South of France. This was an epic wedding … and then some! “Nothing Stops a Schwinger getting married when he wants – not even a...
by Emma | Mar 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
I am in love with storytelling and beautiful cinematography. As well as using this passion to film and produce gorgeous wedding, proposal and elopement films, I am also a videography trainer and mentor. This month, I will be at the NEC in Birmingham sharing insight,...
by Emma | Dec 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
At the end of each year, I always love looking back on all the wonderful moments from the weddings I’ve filmed at. And 2018 has once again been a brilliant year for Story Of Your Day with fantastic memories. I’ve enjoyed filming weddings and celebrations...
by Emma | Jul 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
With all the best intentions and laid out plans, things do go wrong… but the key to avoid this ruining your wedding day is to let go of control on the day and accept that ‘what will be will be’. Saturday evening:I’m currently traveling from one Swiss...
by Emma | Jun 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
I recently read a Facebook post from a bride-to-be, which really rattled my cage. “I am looking for an amazing videographer in my area.But I can’t seem to find one for a reasonable price” (Bride-to-be, Facebook) Cue umpteen reasonably OK videographers posting their...
by Emma | May 28, 2018 | France, Uncategorized
I love a challenge and ‘Real Wedding’ number four in our series, was certainly that, for several reasons. Set in Strasbourg in north-eastern France, this was certainly the most bilingual wedding I’ve covered yet. Elizabeth from the United States and Guillaume from...
by Emma | May 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
“It only matters to marketeers”… “I don’t store data… “It doesn’t affect me because I am not based in the UK”… “Couples will be able to claim ownership over their films”… “I will just carry on as normal”… “I’ve heard you can no longer contact people you meet at...
by Emma | Apr 30, 2018 | UK and Ireland, Uncategorized
It’s time to focus on weddings at home – and by that I don’t just mean UK weddings … For the third in our series of real weddings, we’re looking at couples who choose to have their wedding either in their home or a family or friend’s home. Photos above from L to...
by Emma | Apr 17, 2018 | UK and Ireland, Uncategorized
Our recent ‘real wedding’ blog post was brought to you from Switzerland, the place where I live and where Story Of Your Day’s studios are based – so I thought this week I would share with you a wedding from my previous home, Yorkshire in the UK. Swinton Park...
by Emma | Feb 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
So you’ve found your dream wedding videographer… They could have come recommended by a friend, your venue, a planner or another supplier. Perhaps you found them on social media or a wedding blog and were inspired by a film they shared. Or perhaps it was hours of...
by Emma | Jan 16, 2018 | Alpine, Proposals, Swiss, Uncategorized
The last film I made in 2017 was of a gorgeous proposal I captured on Christmas Eve morning in the mountains surrounding where I live in Wengen, part of the Bernese Alps in Switzerland. When Chen Yi got on one knee, with the north face of The Eiger as the backdrop,...
by Emma | Jan 11, 2013 | Uncategorized
2013 is already looking rosy. Having filmed a Fusion Wedding at the wonderful Goldsborough Hall in Knaresborough in November, I have now become one of the venue’s recommended suppliers. Brides magazine has listed Goldsborough Hall in its top 100 venues, and... 
