Abbie and Sam

December 21, 2023

Why did you decide the Little Theatre was the right venue for you?

Sam and I had been there on numerous occasions whilst dating and loved it. When we found out the Little did weddings it was a no brainer - we knew it was the place for us!

Did you show any films as part of your ceremony, tell us why you decided to show this film? Or did you make any films as a couple? Who was involved in creating the films?

Sam is a big fan of the Office (US) and came up with the idea of playing the wedding episode - very apt, and very funny!

Did any of your friends or family perform or share anything as part of your wedding? Who would you like to particularly thank for making the day extra special?

Sam's Best Man Sam (not confusing at all), and my Maid of Honour Stacey. Also a big thank you to my Dad who helped me go up the stairs as gracefully as possible! The registrars were also wonderful.

Any other things you’d like to mention?

We found Sylvia and the team at the Little absolutely fantastic. Communication coming up to the day was great and all the staff on the day were fabulous - they really added to our day and made ourselves and our guests feel welcome and looked after. We also loved being able to use the poster space outside and the other little touches the staff did for us - clapper boards, making drinks, the decorations.

HOW and WHEN did you meet?

We met whilst at University in 2013 and started dating in 2014. Abbie proposed in February 2020 a Leap Year!

What inspired your wedding DEcor? Did you have a theme in mind?

There was no specific theme as such - Abbie knew she wanted lots of flowers!! We also wanted everything to tie in with the retro cinema vibe the Little provided.

Which part of your wedding did you want to WOW your guests?

Our guests were really wowed by the Little in general. Lots of people have said they found it a beautiful and unique location. They also enjoyed having something to watch whilst waiting, and felt the wedding was very personal to us as a couple!!

How long did you spend looking for the right venue?

No time at all - we had been to The Little previously and knew it was the place for us.

What were the main things you considered when you chose your wedding and reception venues?

We wanted somewhere unique where we were able to be ourselves.

How did you decide who would do what as a couple? Did you both agree on most things?

I did the majority (and Sam won't mind me saying that ha-ha!), but Sam's tasks were all around the music and choosing the band!

Did you have a professional photographer for your wedding? Who did you have?

Yes, we had the lovely Alex who you know! It was really important to have someone who had photographed at The Little before as we felt it was a unique setting!

What did you have for food and drink at your wedding? How did you arrange this?

We wanted the food and drink to be quite relaxed so opted for pie and mash from Pieminister and our evening venue (Komedia) had a bar so guests could choose their own. We provided free drink vouchers as favours which worked well - I think most people kept them as mementos rather than use them!! For toasting we both agreed we didn't want champagne as we aren't fans, so went for pre made drinks in The Little - where the staff were amazing and made them up for us!

Wedding Videographer Alex Evans- EvokesProductions talks to us about why he loves a wedding!

February 5, 2020

Wedding Videographer Alex Evans

from ‘EvokesProductions’ talks to us about why he loves a wedding!

Why do you enjoy doing wedding videography?

I simply love capturing and telling the story of the big day. Film offers a fantastic perspective that wedding photos alone cannot do justice - I enjoy getting to know the couple, and capturing those hidden moments (little conversations between guests, people milling around or playing), that would otherwise be lost forever or long forgotten.

Also, in the editing room, nothing can replace that moment where the whole flow of the story and music just clicks and comes together.

What are your favourite types of videos to shoot?

I'm a huge fan of shooting with electronic gimbal stabilisers for cinematic smoothness and low aperture 50mm lenses for a shallow depth of field. I'm at my most happy when the newlywed couple and I (and perhaps the photographer), take a moment away from the guests for some brilliant relaxed shots.

How do you go about planning your shots to capture the moment forever?

A great deal of the best shots are spur of the moment decisions (a guest is in a perfect position, or the light is just right), but generally I like to draw on my knowledge of the venue, work with the couples' schedule and take advantage of the 'golden hour', the moments around sunset, to really provide a beautiful final product.

All weddings are different, but follow a roughly similar formula - a lot of it is down to being in the right place at the right time; newly-wed couple walking back up the aisle...you have to be in the right place and ready to backstep to capture that special moment in true motion.

Do you have any favourite wedding moments which you were part of? Also have you had any unintentional wedding photos or film moments which were really special?

I always feel truly honoured to be a part of the bridal or groom preparations - tensions running high etc. It's a special part of the day that few get to see apart from the couple themselves. For the rest of the weddings I've shot, as I mentioned above, it's about being in the right place at the right time, being amongst guests and getting a feel for the story of the day that make the most magical moments.

When you're editing a wedding film for a couple how do you make creative choices about music and the story of the day?

I love using the same music that the couple feature on their big day in my final edits - whether it's the music you walk down the aisle to, or your first dance, it's a great way to pay homage to the newlyweds.

Most wedding films will follow the story of the day, the main events will dictate the flow of the film, with those little moments of magic interwoven throughout.

REAL WEDDINGS - Ben and Claire

January 8, 2020

Why did you decide the Little Theatre was the right venue for you?

Every other place we looked at was boring, boring, boring or decorated in heavy Georgian pink. The Little is a Bath landmark and we figured it would be fun; even if my Grandmother might vaguely disapprove.

How did you decide on the music for your ceremony?

In complete secrecy, so it would be a surprise for Mrs. H. The process was to pick anything that had personal significance to us. But in reality, I could have chosen the Vengaboys 5 times as she was a little too busy during proceedings to notice. She did notice the song she walked into which was the Detectorists theme which we both smile at every time it comes up on Spotify.

Did you show any films as part of your ceremony, tell us why you decided to show this film? Or did you make any films as a couple? Who was involved in creating the films?

No, but we did project a family crest of arms I had designed for the day. It features Mrs. H's ubiquitous bobbly hat, some Cider because we live in Zummerzet, my old regimental beret, and our Golden Retriever Noodle, twice.

Did any of your friends or family perform or share anything as part of your wedding? Who would you like to particularly thank for making the day extra special?

We had originally planned to get married in church. My best friend, a vicar, was going to marry us. Instead of that, he gave one of the readings; the lyrics to the well known philosophical tome, "I want to grow old with you" from the film, "The Wedding Singer". The team at the Little were excellent; they made the day run very smoothly, which was exactly what we were after.

Any other things you’d like to mention?

Thank you for the free tickets and popcorn!

REAL WEDDINGS - Emily and Gunes