Alex and Brandon's Washington, D.C. Ritz Carlton Wedding featured in Engaged! Magazine

Alex and Brandon met studying abroad in Prague, Czech Republic, in 2013. “He went to the University of Michigan and I went to the University of Maryland,” says Alex. “We both decided to study in Prague during spring of our junior year, at the same study abroad program. We dated long-distance for a few years, I moved to DC after college, Brandon moved to New York City, and I moved there in 2016.” See their incredible celebration below!

Planner: Michele Hodges Events

Photographer: Steve Canning

Florist: William Thomas Floral

Venue: Ritz Carlton, Washington D.C.

Bride’s Gown: MIRA ZWILLINGER

Makeup: JEFF ENRIQUEZ OF MAKEUP MACHINE

Hair: BECKY WATSON

Invitations: THE PAPER TREE COMPANY

Lauren and Steven's Parisian Inspired Wedding featured on Style Me Pretty

Paris is a special place to bride Lauren. She lived in and got engaged in the City of Love! Check out there magical day below. As seen in Style Me Pretty.

Photography: Rebecca Theresa Photography | Cinematography: Bowen Films | Floral Design: Floral & Bloom Designs | Wedding Dress: Posh Bridal | Cake: The Cakeroom | Invitations: Lana Dreams | Catering: Spilled Milk Catering | Calligraphy: Peach and Paperie | DJ: Bialeks Music | Groom's Attire: The Black Tux | Wedding Venue: Daughters of the American Revolution | Alcohol: ACE Beverage | Doggy Sitting: Fur Ever and Fur Always | Beauty: Kristen C. Artistry | Rentals: Select Event Group | Bistro Lights: Sugarplum Tents | Macarons: Sweet Hearts Patisserie | Rentals: White Glove Rentals

Colorful Baltimore Wedding at the Sagamore Pendry

E & B threw an unforgettable Baltimore, Maryland wedding filled with several unique details. The couple and their wedding party recessed to a bagpiper that led them out of the church to their getaway car. Our favorite moment was when the newlyweds were introduced into their reception as husband and wife. Is there really anything better than walking into a room filled with all your favorite people, who are there to dance the night away in celebration of your love?!

Planner: KOCHES KONCIERGE

Photographer: Hannah Lane Photography

Venue: Sagamore Pendry

Hair and Make-up artist: Amie Decker

Florist: Love&Luster

Band: Washington Talent Millenium

Wedding Dress Designer: Carolina Herrera

Bridesmaids Dresses: Amsale

Lighting: Event Dynamics

Rachel & Stuart's Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium Wedding featured in Inside Weddings

Having met while working as health policy advisors in the U.S. Senate, R+S have a true love for Washington, D.C. and wanted their Orthodox Jewish nuptials to reflect that. Bride R was inspired by the painting of the Dutch Golden Age after a trip to Amsterdam years ago, and knew that color scheme would work beautifully for their Fall 2019 wedding. Read more about their “true masterpiece” of a day, in the current issue of Inside Weddings!

Planner: Michele Hodges Events | Photography: Eli Turner | Florist: Amaryllis | Venue: Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium | Lighting: Frost Lighting | Entertainment: Entertainment Exchange | Make-up Artist: @makeupmartyr Hair: @jillianholt3 | Bride’s Dress: Carine’s Bridal | Caterer: Occasions Caterers & Foremost Caterers | Rentals: DC Rentals & Perfect Settings | Calligraphy: @spritesinkcalligraphy | Paper: Sincerely Yours Invites

Chloe and Jay | Father of the Bride Wrote and Recorded Song for Father-Daughter Dance | Named LoveStoriesTV "Top Video of 2020"

Chloe’s Father had the ultimate surprise for her on her wedding day in 2017. He wrote and recorded his own song for them to dance to for their Father-Daughter Dance. There was not a dry eye in the room! Named a “Top Video of 2020” by LoveStoriesTV.

Planning: Almost Wed

Photography: Ken Pak

Florist: My Flower Box

Beauty: Stacie Snyder Bridal Beauty

Venue: American Visionary Art Museum

Darah and Mark's Microwedding at The Anderson House in Washington, D.C.

“Love is the closest thing we have to magic.” - Jay Ann

There's something so special about being surrounded by only your nearest and dearest—especially when marrying in a small yet stunning setting.

We filmed and live streamed the couple’s intimate celebration. See all the incredible moments in their teaser video below!

Elizabeth and Keith's Microwedding at the Spy Museum in Washington, D.C.

E+K said “I Do” physically surrounded only by their immediate family - but that does not mean family and friends from afar were not part of their special day. Loved ones from Rhode Island, South Carolina, and around the world were able to take part, thanks to our live streaming.

Aside from live streaming, your wedding video is a priceless way for friends and family to experience your microwedding. Most couples say the day goes by so fast, your memory can seem like a blur. Your wedding video is the only way to fully relive your most special day ❤️ Watch all the special moments in their highlight video below!

Planner: Tiny Weddings DC Photographer: Procopio Photo Music: Lucy Black Entertainment Caterer: Occasions Caterers Florist: Designs by Oochay Venue: Spy Museum Cake: Fleur and Flour Rentals: Table Manners DC Officiant:With This Ring I Thee Wedd

Rini and Shabbir's Elopement at 2941 Restaurant

Rini and Shabbir met in October of 2012 at their part-time job, while going to school. The first day they worked together, Shabbir walked Rini all the way home, past his own home, and listened to her chat the whole time ❤️ A few months later they started dating. Fast-forward 7 years, the couple got engaged in Madrid. Earlier this summer, as the COVID-19 restrictions started mounting, they decided they did not want to wait any longer to get married. The couple tied the knot privately in a beautiful elopement ceremony last week, and although this was not their original plan, it was a truly special day. We were honored to be part of it!

Planning & Design: Favored by Yodit Photo: Lynn Dunston Floral Design: Sarah Khan Event Styling Catering, Cake, Location: 2941 Restaurant Hair & Makeup: Makeup by Ana B Rentals: Select Event Group Hotel: Lorien Hotel & Spa Officiant: With This Ring I Thee Wedd Henna: Bhavnas Henna

Isabelle and Jason's Microwedding at The Meridian House

Surrounded by just a few of their nearest and dearest, this Meridian House wedding was perfectly intimate and filled with so many special details - like a peach at every place setting, a nod to the Bride being from Georgia. Would you believe the Bride’s best friend made her wedding gown? We were honored to capture and live stream this joy filled day, alongside a fabulous team!

Jacquelyn and Ethan's Microwedding at The Inn at Little Washington

Sparks were definitely flying at J+E’s perfectly patriotic Inn at Little Washington wedding celebration. See all the magical moments in their teaser video:

Planner: A. Dominick Events Photographer: Corbin Gurkin Photography Florist: Southern Blooms by Pat's Floral Designs Hair: Bridal Hair by Remona Makeup: Nour Kazoun Music: Sage String Quartet Fireworks: Francisco Display Fireworks, LLC Cake: Fleur and Flour | DJ: Chris Stiles | Venue: The Inn at Little Washington Rentals: Social Supply Design + Decor Something Vintage Rentals Select Event Group

Bowen Films now offering Professional Live Streaming!

Whether you have 4 guests or 400, we want to tell your story. We are pleased to offer Broadcast Quality Live Streaming Services for your wedding!

Client testimonial:

“Thank you SO MUCH for all of your efforts to ensure our wedding day last Sunday was captured in the best light possible! We were so incredibly happy with how the day turned out and you played such a huge role in making that happen for us. From not only capturing the event on film, but to arriving early to test the WiFi, setting up the Zoom live stream, scheduling a test Zoom, and ensuring the technology worked flawlessly - we cannot thank you enough! We have had so many friends and family tell us how amazing the wedding looked on the Zoom and that they felt like they were there in person with us. Considering the COVID environment, it means so much to us that we were able to have the ceremony captured live with such great quality.”- Jordan & Daniel, married on 7/5/20, 250+ guests viewing on Zoom

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Live Streaming has become an essential element for weddings during this time. If you decide to move forward with a wedding this year, there will be loved ones unable to attend either due to travel and/or gathering restrictions. Professionally live streaming your special day is the closest way to make your guests feel like they are actually there with you, experiencing your special day. Ask us about our special live streaming packages!

Courtney and Mike featured on Style Me Pretty

“Not a day goes by that I don't wonder what life would have been like, if we had met earlier. Maybe at a movie at the Regal Cinema that we both used to go to in high school. Or if we had both worked at the same Bob Evans for our first job...But then I pause and think. This is why God waited. He waited until we both knew exactly who we were, and what we needed in a partner." We dare you to get through C + M’s highlight film without grabbing the tissues!

Their story began when they matched on Tinder, and they quickly discovered how much they had in common. They grew up 10 miles apart, went to the same college, and even graduated from the same business school, but never knew each other!

Fate brought these two together, and we were honored to capture their special day to live on for eternity 💙

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Planner: Bright Occasions | Photographer: Manda Weaver Photography | Venue: Birkby House | Caterer: Tuskies Edible Incredible | Florist: Holly Chapple | Entertainment: My Deejay | Beauty: Izzy B Makeup Denita Brown | Bride’s Dress: Anne Barge | Bridesmaid dresses: Jenny Yoo | Stationary:  The Dandelion Patch | Bridal Salon: Love Couture Bridal | Rentals: Select Event Group