We like to think we know a few things about weddings...that is why every month we are delighted to bring our readers the best of the best. The crème de la crème of weddings. The who's who of wedding vendors...okay, you get it! We carefully comb through hundreds of vendors and hand pick each of our advertisers. We totally take a great deal of pride in our selections. We couldn't be more excited to introduce you to a few of our newbies!

We're kicking things of by showing a little love for one of our all time favorite cinematographers, Elysium. They were the masters behind the SMP Wedding Film and we could. not. be. more blown away by the results. It comes as no surprise that Elysium is recognized as one of the leading studios in the world. They are constantly reinventing what it means to have a wedding filmed. There are so many elements that distingish an Elysium film that you just have to watch and see what all the fuss is about. Start here with the demo reel and watch on to see several real wedding films.

Note that since these are streaming from the internet, it's best to press play, then pause, and then play again once the films completely load.

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This reel demonstrates our signature style of event coverage. It's full of beautiful moments captured over the last three years. We are so delighted to work with amazing couples every weekend and have to pinch ourselves when we realize that we are able to do this for a living!

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Elysium Productions: Contemporary & Stylish Wedding Video in Orange County & Beyond!

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From Elysium...

It's a well known fact that if a couple chooses not to have their wedding documented with video/film, it's usually their #1 regret. Of course you are not going to want to watch it every day, but your wedding film tells more of the story than just your photos will - especially the incorporation of the audio. (who wouldn't want to see and hear their vows again?). There's a distinct difference between a poorly produced, techie based, documentary and a cinematic film. Our goal at Elysium is to document each event accurately and bring accross the couple's personality, love for each other, as well as the feel for the event in a short film. What most couples tell us is that they can't believe how it makes them feel when watching it, how much they love seeing a the little moments that they missed on their "surreal" wedding day, and how their friends and family actually ENJOY watching it (and want to see it again and again!)

You can view more of Elysium's incredible work on their blog.

SMP readers are stylish. Fact. Well, the fabulous people at Unveiled Bridal have launched an amazing website jam-packed with hundreds of stylish wedding essentials. JACKPOT!

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From super cute favors to his and hers coffee mugs, Unveiled Bridal has it covered. We are tickled pink with their selection of personalized goodness! Another HUGE bonus, most in stock items ship the next business day! Once you check out their selection, the hardest part is going to be picking your favorite.

You know how much we adore accessories, right? We are so thrilled that Dogeared has launched a new bridal line! WOO HOO!

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We love that all of their handcrafted jewelry is made in the USA with earth-friendly materials. But it’s not just about their fantastic jewelry…Dogeared also offers a fantastic selection of gifts for your entire bridal party. In honor of their new launch, a large selection of their bridal product is buy 4 get 1 free. And who doesn’t like saving a little cash?!

From Dogeared...

The Dogeared collection of jewels and gifts is extraordinary because it delights the eye and inspires the heart. Our designs reflect the natural beauty and casual lifestyle that make California unique. We are committed to being Earth-friendly, and everything is handcrafted with great care in our Southern California studio. Our hope is that their jewels help people connect with one another in a meaningful way, and create an ever-expanding circle of positive energy and joy.

Make sure to show our newest advertisers a little SMP love by swinging by their sites and checking out everything else they have to offer. Thank you to all of these fabulous companies…we really appreciate you being here. Welcome to Style Me Pretty!