Tessa + Evan

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This is a wedding trailer we filmed in High Definition. The Highlight is a coming soon attraction. This is actually the second wedding for Tessa and Evan within a year. Not to different people but to each other and no they didn't divorce and remarry. Evan is serving his country in the Army and the two really met as a matter of fate. Tessa had been on a cruise and Evan was on his way back from a tour in Iraq. Tessa wasn't even supposed to be on that flight but her Mom helped her change flights and well the rest is history. The two hit it off quickly on the flight home and a series of phone calls, e-mails and simple meetings bonded the two together. The first wedding was planned in a very short period of time because Evan was to be deployed again back to Iraq. They were married but then the deployment was delayed. Tessa like any girl wanted to really celebrate so they planned a re-affirmation ceremony. This was held at the Westin Hotel in Indianapolis, IN.

We also filmed their Love Story, which they talked about how they met, how the relationship kept moving forward and how Evan proposed. I love doing these because we feel a bit more connected to the couple. I admire both Tessa and Evan. They have carried on a long distance relationship and rely upon writing each other to stay in touch. Honor is how I describe Evan. He has and is placing his life in danger for his country while in Iraq. We talked about his first tour and how his next tour, which he leaves this month, and how they are different. He said, he always knew the danger and even more so now but the difference this time is that he not only is responsible for his fellow soldiers but he also has a Wife that he loves and needs to take care of. Evan talked about how, he is not afraid to die because of his strong faith, he knows where he is going. He talked about how he loves his Tess and looks forward to return to take care of her.

As we have said before, we learn something from each wedding we film. Not from an artistic or technical perspective but we learn something about the people and their relationships. For this wedding, it made me take a step back and realize first how lucky we are to have brave men and women fighting for our country and secondly it made me reflect on Jennifer and how I get to see her every day and we sometimes take for granted those times that we are together, particularly when you compare it to the Tess and Evan.

Evan is looking forward to the end of his military duty so that he and Tess can really start their lives together.

We wish Evan a safe return from the big sandbox.

Thank you Tess and Evan for being great clients.....and Mom Thanks for finding us!

John and Jennifer