Jen Cassaro Productions

New Review On Wedding Wire!

Jen Cassaro — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:15:24 +0000

“We wish we could go higher than 5′s to rate Jen’s service! She and her helped to make an already memorable day even more special. Her nature made us forget she was even there. My husband said it best when he told her, “You’re the MVP of this wedding Jen…we don’t even know you are here!” Aside from my husband referring to another woman as the “MVP” on our wedding day, Jen Cassaro helped make our wedding day last a lifetime

-Colleen- wedding date 8/6/11

Sweet words from “The bride who did NOT want video”.

Jen Cassaro — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:52:14 +0000

photo courtesy of Michael Bloom Photography

“Jen Cassaro is amazing! I really thought that I did not want a videographer at my wedding. I hated the feeling of me and my guests being followed by a video camera all night. After meeting with several videographers and looking through many videos, I was becoming more and more certain that I did NOT want a videographer at my wedding. None of the videos seemed to capture the emotion that I was looking for and the artistic vision and none of the videographers gave me the feeling that they knew what I wanted. As soon as I spoke to Jen Cassaro for the first time, I knew that I was so wrong. From the first email I received from her, I was put completely at ease. Not only did she have a way about her that was so easy to work with, but she understood my vision for a documentary to capture the story, not just a video of food or people dancing. It only got better from there–when I first met Jen, she had this amazing energy and a smile that made me knew I had really made the right choice–and then seeing her interact with my photographers during our pre-wedding portraits-I knew that I had made the right decision. She was able to help use her artistic eye to help them capture things that they did not see. But after that–I never saw Jen again–while I didn’t think it was possible, she had managed to make herself invisible the entire wedding, while capturing every moment.

photo courtesy of Michael Bloom Photography

I cannot wait to see the final product as I know it will be amazing. I could not imagine a better videographer and highly recommend Jen Cassaro to any couple who is looking for someone to capture their love story.”

Thank you Jillian and Michael! It’s always nice to know that I go un-noticed at the reception! Watch the blog for more to come about this fabulous wedding at the Glen Isle Harbour Club!

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Seeing each other before the ceremony?

Jen Cassaro — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:55:40 +0000

Ashley and Jay at their May wedding at Catlin Gardens

Attention brides and grooms who fear that seeing each other before the ceremony for a photo session will ruin “the moment” that you see each other down the aisle.
All 3 of my couples this past weekend saw each other prior to the ceremony and EVERY SINGLE GROOM still teared up as he watched his bride walked down the aisle!
So if your photographer suggests a pre-ceremony photo session in order for you to enjoy your full cocktail hour……give it some thought! Great idea.

-jen

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Heard at this weekend’s wedding…..

Jen Cassaro — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:48:38 +0000

The groom to me during the reception…..

“Jen, you’re like the MVP of today.”

Me…..”Thank you! What did I do?”

Groom…..”I haven’t even noticed you were here!”

WOW! One of the best compliments I could receive. See people? Video doesn’t have to be obnoxious or intrusive.

Thanks Jeff and Colleen.

-jen

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Feeling the love from Courtney and Matt!

Jen Cassaro — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 16:41:39 +0000

Jen, thanks so much for the kind words about our wedding. his is the first I am seeing this post about our day! It was truly the best day of our lives. We were thrilled that you joined us for our big day, I can’t imagine how much we would have regretted it otherwise. Our families have loved watching the video (almost) as much as we have. It’s the best souvenir we could have asked for! Thank you for catching those moments that would have otherwise been forgotten!

Courtney & Matt

see a clip of Matt & Courtney’s wedding here Courtney and Matt at Sleepy Hollow Country Club

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Allyson and Rob at Anthony’s Pier 9

Jen Cassaro — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 15:28:29 +0000

I think that I was actually more nervous on Allyson’s wedding day than she was! After all, It was my first wedding of the season; I was shooting with a brand new camera; and training a new assistant. Allyson was calm, cool, excited and just adorable. She was more than ready to marry the man of her dreams (her words), and nothing could rattle her today! Not even the thunder during their vows at their beautiful outddor ceremony at Anthony’s Pier 9. She and Rob were announced as husband and wife just as the rain starting coming down. They didn’t care a bit! They were ready to eat, drink, and party with their bridal party – a very close group of friends who already had the pleasure of having Allyson and Rob as members of their bridal parties.

Before the ceremony, Allyson and Rob wanted to take some gritty, non-traditional bridal shots with their photographer Michael Bloom. So despite being denied earlier permission to take some photos at the the shipyard on the Hudson, there we were, braving crossing freight trains and security guards to pose the bridal party on the railroad tracks and next to the rusty ship! As you can see, the risk was absolutely worth the reward!

(All photos courtesy of Michael Bloom.)

The party rocked with the energy of the DJs from Zolz Entertainment. I’ve never seen a funnier game of musical chairs with the winning table receiving tickets to a Hudson Valley Renegades game. A tradition with this group of friends is a rendition of “Shout” – complete with all of the guys, (and some ladies) on their backs, with their feet and hands in the air doing the turtle – HYSTERICAL!

Thanks for the invite to a great day Mr. and Mrs. Steinberg!

-jen

Venue: Anthony’s Pier 9

Photography: Michael Bloom

Entertainment: Zolz Entertainment

Flowers: James Murray Florist, Goshen, NY

Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Crystal Vision Bridal, Wurtsboro, NY

Hair: Sara Dougherty/Stylist/ Sun Spa Salon Middletown, NY

Honeymoon: St. Lucia

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Lovely words from Elizabeth and Paul!

Jen Cassaro — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 20:01:24 +0000

Dear Jen,

Thank you so much for making our wedding day even more special. We believe you did an amazing job on our wedding video and are excited that we can watch it over and over again. Someday when Elizabeth and I have children and then become grandparents we can show them how crazy we once were. It is also amazing because we can always look back and see those

photos courtesy of Mark Greenstone/Majestic Studios

people we love that are not longer with us and remember what an important role they had in our wedding. Thank you again and we wish you the best of luck in the future.

Love,
Paul and Elizabeth

Mr. and Mrs. Panesa at Catlin Gardens

Read More About Elizabeth and Paul’s Spring wedding!http://masterpiecevideo.wordpress.com/2010/05/25/elizabeth-and-paul-at-catlin-gardens/

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Welcome 2011 Brides and Grooms!

Jen Cassaro — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:26:01 +0000

2011 is shaping up to be a busy year! Just wanted to say welcome to my newest couple Dawn and Shannon! Can’t wait for your August wedding at the beautiful Catlin Gardens. Now we just have to figure out how to incorporate their gorgeous poodle puppy into the ceremony!

-jen

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Kind words from Courtney!

Jen Cassaro — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 21:26:55 +0000

“Jen did an amazing job with our wedding video, by far the best wedding video i have ever seen! Not because it was mine but because of all the details she did within the video. I was a pretty easy going bride and basically left everything up to her and she went way beyond what i would of done. All of my family and friends were blown away with the video. Jen really put our personalities in the video and she picked the perfect songs for the video, ones i wouldn’t even think of. I recommend Masterpiece Video for anyone who is looking for a videographer.”

Thanks Courtney! Your wedding was so sweet and I was priviledged to be a part of your day.

From Arizona with love . . . Amanda and Mark.

Jen Cassaro — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 23:51:14 +0000

Amanda and Mark’s Highlights

I usually blog about a wedding well before I receive the thank you note in the mail. NOT this time! Amanda and Mark are so on the ball that my thank you arrived last week with a kindly reminder to “please blog about our wedding”.

I cracked up laughing. Their October wedding in the Poconos was my last one of the year and the blog post just slipped my mind – Sorry Mrs. Brown! It’s timely for me to chat about them this week though, as they are having their second wedding reception out in Arizona for all of their friends who couldn’t make it to PA for their church nuptials. I KNOW that Amanda is so excited to wear her beautiful strapless gown again and I’m sure that Mark will beam at his bride the same as on their original wedding day.

Speaking of the original wedding day……WOW! If Mark and Amanda wanted the complete opposite weather of their Phoenix, Arizona home, they got it! Cool, crisp Fall air and clear skies made for the perfect backdrop for a traditional Pennsylvania wedding at Amanda’s hometown church.

Mark had tears in his eyes all day, like he couldn’t believe how lucky he was to be marrying Amanda. He also gets a bonus-Amanda’s daughter Vivian, who is just as vivacious as her mom. They had a lovely family ceremony on the altar where they gave Vivian a necklace symbolizing family unity. Mark later told me that it was one of his favorite parts of the day.

I had a complete blast working with photographer Kim Winey. On our way to Ehrhardt’s for the reception, we scoured the Pennsylvania country side looking for just the right dilapidated barn to take some pictures. Boy was that worth it! (Can’t get barns like THAT in Arizona Amanda!) A first for me, I was invited to stop at Amanda’s aunt’s house in-between the ceremony and reception for a mini-reception; complete with tons of homemade snacks and homemade wine! It’s a wonder we got the Ehrhardt’s on time!

Ehrhardt’s was just as beautiful with the lake behind us brimming with the reds and golds of late October. As usual, Diane Ehrhardt and her staff outdid themselves with the food and service. Diane was even accommodating when Amanda’s dad asked if he could be introduced into the hall carrying his old musket (as a joke!)

The newlyweds were introduced into the room to “Walking on Sunshine” and they were indeed!

Then they boogied down to the sounds of the band “Groove Train”.

Wish I could be there with them this Saturday as they boogie down and celebrate with their Arizona friends and a DJ this time!

Alas, I’m just sending this highlight video instead. ENJOY!!!!

-Amanda and Mark’s Highlights

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