Wedding Resources Archive

Jon & Kelsey Bufkin of FocalPoint Cinematic was recently featured on the CJ’s Off the Square blog. Check out the original post here… until then, here’s a little snippet!

The Company: FocalPoint Cinematic Weddings

Our Name(s): Jon & Kelsey Bufkin

We’re Known for: Creating compelling modern wedding films and taking rather long road-trips to Texas.

How do you describe your style? Cinematic Storytellers

How did you get started in Cinematography? We both have loved our various creative outlets over the years… art, music, photography and other hobbies.  As Jon was finishing up his M.F.A. in Recording Arts we saw an opportunity in Middle Tennessee to bring something new and fresh to wedding videography.  We always talked about opening a business together so we decided to pursue this passion. We began shooting and jumped right in!

What is unique about you’re services? We are storytellers, not just observers.  We work hard to hand-craft the best quality films for our clients.  It is important for us to get to know each couple and all the details of their day so we can be ready to capture every stunning moment!

~ Kelly

See Ashley’s Bride Guide for engagement/bridal portrait advice from StudioWed’s own Lotus Blossom Photography! Excerpt below.

Tell us a little bit about Bridal Portraits and Engagement Sessions – what are they for?

Bridal sessions are kind of old school. It’s an old, southern tradition that a lot of moms like, more so than daughters. Like I did mine because my mother wanted me to and not because I wanted to. There are advantages to this too – hair trial and makeup trial so I could see how it could look with the dress and I ended up changing my hair on the wedding day because I didn’t like how it looked with the dress.

For engagement sessions, usually it’s the first time the photographer meets the couple, it’s a lot more laid back than the wedding, obviously, and it’s helpful because we get to know them better.

What are the advantages of having an engagement session?

Once the couple gets relaxed with you as a photographer, they’re more relaxed on the wedding day. So it’s nice to get pictures of people together. It’s also a good time to make sure you really like your photographer’s pictures. Personally, if you could do one or the other I would do engagement over bridal.

Why?

It’s nice to have a record of yourelves before you get married. I love having pictures of the couple more in their element. Sometimes it’s important after your wedding to look back at that.  It’s helpful to have the photos to do something with a save the date. A lot of people do guest books, some decorate their weddings with pictures.

See the rest here!

~ Kelly

CJ’s Off the Square is a special event facility located in historic downtown Franklin, TN. We specialize in romantic garden weddings, exquisite private parties and corporate events for up to 135 guests. As a member of Williamson County Weddings & Events, CJ’s is Williamson County’s only full service event facility with everything you need to plan your next occasion all in one place.

From their website:

Let CJ’s Off the Square Gallery & Garden help you create an unforgettable private party. From beautiful weddings to rehearsal dinners and charity galas, we offer a impeccable service in unparalleled surroundings.

Couples who choose CJ’s Off the Square as their wedding venue will enjoy not only our romantic and intimate setting but also the personal service of their very own wedding planner. Each and every detail of your big day will be personalized to suit your style and budget so you can relax and enjoy this exciting time in your life.

Our historic home and gardens can comfortably accommodate up to 135 guests and complete wedding packages start at $6995.

To learn more, please visit our website to request a brochure or give us a call. We would be happy to check availability for your wedding date and answer any questions you may have about our range of services.

If you’d like to schedule an appointment to tour CJ’s Off the Square and meet with a representative to discuss your wedding, contact us at 615-739-5477 or email leigh@studiowed.net and we’ll get you all set!

~ Kelly

We’re bringing back our old series of Vendor Spotlights to get you reacquainted with our fabulous StudioWed vendors! Stay tuned every Thursday for our weekly posts!

A Delightful Day is a boutique event planning firm specializing in weddings & social events for the middle Tennessee/ Nashville Metro area.

From their website:

On a day you’ll never forget, let us take care of the details — the big details, and the small ones too. Relax and enjoy your day, we’re here to make it a delightful one!

The “Delightful Day” team is truly focused on catering to brides and their needs. We too were brides not long ago, and know what today’s modern bride looks for, needs, and desires. As a two-woman team, with several assistants, we are committed to creating a wedding day that you can be a guest at – where you enjoy every moment, while we take care of all those little details that make a most perfect day. We bring organization, creativity, passion, and innovation to create the wedding day of your dreams.

In addition to wedding planning services, we also are pleased to offer full event design including floral design, event rentals, and custom graphic design. As Sandals Certified Travel Specialists, we are also able to assist with full destination wedding event planning and honeymoons.

Every bride and couple is unique, so every package is customized to meet their needs. A consultation begins our journey to create that stunning wedding day experience you’ve dreamed about your whole life. Contact us today, whether you have 2 years or 2 months to plan your dream event.

If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet with Mary Alice or Leigh from A Delightful Day for your wedding planning needs, contact us at 615-739-5477 or email leigh@studiowed.net! We look forward to hearing from you!

~ Kelly