06.24.11 Melany + Robert

Melany and Robert are so much fun! Take a peek at this short movie clip and you'll see how excited and fun-loving these two are!

“The film is amazing, we love it loads. You did a fantastic job with the video and the extras had me in stitches!
Thanks again for everything! ”
- Mel and Rob

Erica + Brandon | First Look

I absolutely loved shooting Erica and Brandon's wedding at the Ritz Carlton. Brandon didn't really want to do a "first look" but Erica persuaded him that it would be a more special and intimate moment for them to have alone before taking photos and the ceremony. It certainly was a very special moment. Take a look:

“We love it Alan!! Thank you so much, we watched it last night when I finally got home from the airport and were tearing up all over again reliving the wonderful moments. We had such an incredible day and you captured it SO WELL. We couldn't be happier! We're so impressed with the high-quality of the end product, it's easy to see in your work that you have a passion for this and really put your heart and soul in it! - Erica

Huge credit goes to Kristin Vining who had the idea that they open their gifts together and for enabling such gorgeous moments to happen!
Photography: Kristin Vining Photography
Event Planning: Weddings & The City
Flowers & Decor: Carolyn Shepard Design Group
Band: The Dickens
Venue: The Ritz Carlton, Charlotte NC

3.12.11 Nilpa + Tejas

“My whole family and myself cannot compliment you enough. We love, love, love the wedding video! - Nilpa (see more...)

I LOVED shooting this wedding! Nilpa and Tej were so easy and fun to get along with (their British accents probably made it easier and more familiar for me). Tej had an entourage of lads from London who were HILARIOUS! The skits and game-show parodies that they performed at the reception were so bloody funny!
This wedding set the record for the "most amount of footage I ever shot"!! It's a good thing that I really connected with Nilpa and Tej cos I had to look at them for such a long time!! Haha :)
Congratulations Nilps 'n' Tej - now THAT was a brilliant wedding!!

02.26.11 Meredeth & Scott

“Alan, the movie is so awesome! I don't have enough/ the right words to describe it! We are beyond thrilled with it, your work is incredible! We are so thankful that we have this wonderful keepsake from our wedding.
Thanks so much!”
- Meredeth

I met this couple at Meredeth's brother's wedding last October and they were so much fun! Meredeth's commentary was hilarious! They were married at the gorgeous Myers Park Methodist Church. I love that church; the old character, the bell-tower ringing out, the sun coming through the stained glass!
I had the pleasure of working alongside my photog pal Critsey Rowe and hubby Thomas. The band Walrus put on quite a show and party. Best wishes to you Mr and Mrs Scott Payne! :)

02.12.11 Janetta + Shawn

After Janetta and Shawn tied the knot at New Waves of Joy Baptist Church in Charlotte, they walked down the aisle and outside to where Shawn had a surprise gift for Janetta: a brand new white Land Rover! Nice, eh?! They then partied in a massive reception at the Hilton University. I had fun working alongside my friend photographer Blair Phillips.
Congrats Janetta and Shawn!

1.1.11 Emilee + Houston

Emilee and Houston were married at the Vintage Motor Club in Concord on new year's day! Chelish Moore worked her magic and transformed the Motor Club in to a beautiful venue for both the ceremony and reception. I had a blast working alongside photographer John Huneycutt. One of the highlights for me was during the photography when one of the bridesmaids started to get emotional and tear up; then Emilee started to cry, then her mum ... and then started laughing at the chain reaction! They laughed till they cried till they laughed!
Congrats Emilee and Houston!

“Thanks for our video!! it is GREAT!!! everything we wanted and so much more!!! you are the best and we are so glad you were a part of our day!!”
- Emilee

Congratulations Emilee and Houston!

11.20.10 Ashley + Mitch

Ashley and Mitch were married 32 floors up in the spectacular Charlotte City Club overlooking a sunset cityscape. Quite appropriate really, since they spend their spare time hot-air ballooning!
Take a peek at their beautiful wedding:

“Great work. We absolutely love it!”
- Ashley

Thank you Ashley and Mitch for the honor of shooting your wedding and your Love Story. Congratulations to you both!
Cheers,
Alan.

Take a peek at a short clip from their Love Story:

11.13.10 Jori + Josh

Jori and Josh tied the knot at Byron's South End in Charlotte. This was a fun and funky wedding in every detail; from the guys' peacock feather buttonieres and Chuck Taylor shoes to Jori's short dress. I got some fun urban shots of the bridal party in the alleyways behind Byrons, shooting alongside talented photog Caroline Ghetes.

"Mazel Tov", Jori and Josh!

10.30.10: Delisa + Roger

Delisa and Roger tied the knot at Davidson College Presbyterian Church and then celebrated at River Run Country Club. The autumn leaves were bursting with color! Take a peek at this short clip showing their "first look" together.
Photography: Kristin Byrum Photography
DJ: All The Right Grooves

“We absolutely LOVED the wedding video. Everything was PERFECT and we can not thank you enough for your amazing work. It was so much fun reliving our wedding day and I was even late for work this morning because I had to watch again for the 3rd time!!! We were so fortunate that you were a part of our wedding.”
- Delisa

10.23.10: Allyson + Will

Allyson and Will were married on the sand at Oak Island, NC. It's their favorite place and I could definitely see why! We shot their playful "romantic session" at sunset. They were barefoot at the water's edge walking along the shore, splashing each other and the sunset illuminated the splashing water like crystals. Flocks of birds would drift by while shooting a kiss; it was perfect! Allyson and Will are so easy-going an fun-lovin'; they are perfectly matched!

Congrats Allyson and Will! Thank you both SO MUCH for having me make your movie! :)

“You caught so many beautiful memories for us - filled in so many gaps we had - from that day! Thank you for giving us such a wonderful way to remember the happiest day of our lives. We are awed!”
- Allyson & Will

10.16.10 Amy + Matt

Amy + Matt's wedding in Lake Lure was absolutely gorgeous! Lake Lure is one of North Carolina's gems and this was a perfect day to appreciate it too. I really got to know Amy and Matt over the months as I had shot their Love Story first and then their wedding day. Take a peek at their gorgeous wedding...

“We just finished watching our wedding movie and we absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE it! Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put into capturing our most special day. We laughed and cried all the way through, thanks to the way you brilliantly pieced together our story. This is something Matt and I, and our family and friends, will watch over and over for years to come. We can't thank you enough.”
- Amy

A massive "congratulations" to you Amy and Matt! You two are perfect for each other.
And a massive "thank you" for letting me be a part of your day and make your movie! Cheers! :)

10.09.10 Dana + Jake

“Excellent job - We love it!”
- Dana

10.02.10 Melissa + Cameron

Cameron + Melissa's wedding was one of the most hi-energy weddings ever! They were up for anything! Myself and Shirley from Fort Mill Photography shot them here, there and everywhere in uptown Charlotte before getting them back to the reception.
Dennis from Split Second Sound hosted the rockin party on the rooftop at the Holiday Inn.
Melissa + Cameron, you two are a brilliant couple and a ton of fun! Congrats!

“Absolutely fabulous! The editing is incredible. Our movie showed like a Hollywood movie.”
- Melissa

9.25.10 Shannon + Robert

“If I could steal a phrase from you "absolutely brilliant mate".”
- Robert

“WOW Crown Alley Films have outdone themselves! Our wedding video is A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!! WE LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!! :)”
- Shannon

Shannon and Robert tied the knot at the beautiful Saratoga Springs. It was like a storybook wedding; Robert struggled to hold back tears as Shannon made a dramatic entrance - and who could blame him; it was a gorgeous moment! Shannon arrived on a horse-drawn carriage (the music played by BK Entertainment during this was perfect!) and then her father walked her up the aisle to the garden ceremony. Beauuuutiful wedding!
Congratulations Shannon + Bert! :)

9.18.10 Julia + Shad

“You're the best. I could not have asked for anything better. This is by far the best wedding video I've ever seen."”
- Julia

Julia and Shad were one of the first weddings booked at the Duke Mansion. I absolutely love the Duke Mansion. I have always loved shooting there but to shoot the wedding ceremony AND reception there was a real treat. Every corner in that mansion is a perfect picture opportunity.
Congrats to you, Julia and Shad!

9.11.10 Kate + Daniel

Kate + Daniel were married at Byron's South End in Charlotte. They decided to do a "First Look" - where they each saw each other before the ceremony for the first time on their wedding day! I had the pleasure of working alongside my fabulously talented photog-pal Kristin Vining. Kristin and I caught their excitement from the end of the alleyway. Take a peek at this short vid...

“AMAZING job on the video. Tremendous work! Thank you so much for capturing our day!”
- Daniel

Tiffany and Lindsey from Weddings And The City did an amazing job planning this wedding to perfection!
Split Second Sound hosted the party. Everyone was rockin' - parents, grandparents, everyone! Brilliant!

09.05.10 Tasharrie + Jarrett

“...AMAZING!!! Jarrett and I really don't know what to say! Thank you again Crown Alley, our wedding movie is...::SPEECHLESS:: LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!”
- Tasharrie

Tasharrie + Jarrett tied the knot in a garden ceremony at River Run Country Club in Davidson. The bridal party were a fun party and I couldn't take my camera off the 2-year old flower girl! Gorgeous!
I love working alongside the talented photog-lovebirds Critsey Rowe and Thomas Geist. We had a great sunset romantic session by the bridge and lake of the country club.
Congrats Tasharrie and Jarrett!

9.4.10 Rachel + Matt

Congratulations to Matt + Rachel! They got married the beautiful Davidson College Presbyterian Church and had their reception at River Run Country Club.

Winner! Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011

WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, is thrilled to announce Crown Alley Films has been selected to receive the prestigious annual WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 for videography!

Crown Alley Films stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community, representing quality and service excellence within the wedding industry. Awards were given to the top wedding professionals across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, and were based on the overall professional achievements throughout the past year.

We are happy to announce that Crown Alley Films is among the very best videographers within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Martha Stewart Weddings, Project Wedding and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for nominating us to receive the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011.

08.28.10 Shanda + Boston

“Our wedding video was AMAZING!!! LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT! You are so wonderful Alan....We laughed and cried! You captured the most special moments of the BEST DAY OF OUR LIVES! We will be greatful for your hard work forever! xoxo”
- Shanda

I feel like I really got to know Boston and Shanda through their "wedding journey", starting last April when I shot their Love Story. It got a great reaction from their families and friends when it was shown at the Rehearsal Party!
Shanda and Boston tied the knot at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Myers Park. Take a peek at their wedding day in the above clip!
The reception was at the Marriott City Center where the band Hot Sauce (through multiple costume changes!) kicked the party into top gear! They are such a fun and animated band!
Best wishes Shanda + Boston! :)
This is a short clip taken from Shanda + Boston's Love Story. Their full story was shown at their rehearsal dinner and really set the tone for the wedding weekend!