1. Rain on your wedding day is actually considered good luck, according to Hindu tradition.  So if it rains, pray it pours!  One can never have too much luck.

2. Middle Eastern brides paint henna on their hands and feet.  This ornate art is believed to protect the bride from the evil.

3.  In the US, most brides have four bridesmaids, including the maid of honor.

4. Legend says single women will dream of their future husbands if they sleep with a slice of the groom’s cake under their pillows.   So single gals- ask for a slice to go!

5. Viva Las Vegas!  If Elvis and neon lights are the keys to your dream wedding, don’t plan your Vegas “I Do’s” on Valentine’s Day or New Year’s Day.  These two holidays are the two busiest days for weddings in Las Vegas.

6.  A traditional Jewish wedding ceremony takes place under a chupah, which symbolizes that the bride and groom are creating a home together.  This tradition stems from the Biblical wedding of Abraham and Sarah.

7. Hello sunshine! In Ireland, a sunny wedding day means good luck for the couple.

8.  Engagement and wedding rings are worn on the fourth finger of the left hand because it was once thought that a vein in that finger led directly to the heart.  Awww!

9.  Why something old, something new, something barrowed, something blue?  Something old is meant to represent and link the bride with her family and their past. Something new is good luck and represents success and the bride’s hopes for a bright future in her new role as a wife. The wedding gown is often chosen as the “new”.  Something borrowed represents to the bride that friends and family will be there for her not only on her special day, but also in the future when help is needed.  Something blue refers back to ancient times.  Blue was a symbol of faithfulness, purity and loyalty.

10. The term “best man” dates back to the times when Scotsmen kidnapped their brides to be. The friend of the groom who had excelled at the abduction was given the title “best man”.

If you’re looking to put a unique twist on your wedding invites, we’ve got the perfect idea — DVD save-the-dates and wedding invites! Hakim Sons Films offers this truly creative spin on the traditional wedding invitations and we just had to share. Check out the video invite shown above from Hakim Sons Films very own Shezad and his lovely wife Sofia who just recently tied the knot in June — too cute! It’s like your very own music video! You can tell a story and set the tone for your big day with this fun and one-of-a-kind invitations! Enjoy!

It’s our 10th year anniversary and Brides of North Texas magazine has featured us in their latest newsletter. We’re so thankful to our clients, our super talented team, and our fellow industry professionals for all their love & support over the past 10 years. Here’s to 10 more strong years!!! Cheers.

“Congratulations to Hakim Sons Films on the celebration of their 10th anniversary! Hakim Sons Films was created by third generation filmmaker, Shezad Manjee, who sought out to honor his late grandfather, who himself was a pioneer in the production industry. During his ten years, Shezad and his team have filmed everything from destination weddings in Australia to U.S. presidential receptions. Hakim Sons Films has taken wedding filmmaking to the next level with its innovations in same day edits, save-the-date DVDs and concept films. Brides of North Texas was lucky enough to work with the talented videographers from Hakim Sons Films on several behind-the-scenes shoots for the inaugural issue. Be sure to check those out online! Happy Anniversary!”

The Hakim Sons Films family is honored to have our films showcased at the event. Please RSVP to 214.647.5670 or rsvpdallas@modernluxury.com .

A special thanks to our friends Robin and Lisa at The Wedding Party Studio for hosting this lovely event and for all of their efforts and support. We couldn’t have done it without these fabulous women. Come check us out tonight… hope to see you there!

This film is from Shezad Manjee at Hakim Sons Films and features the drop-dead gorgeous wedding reception of Miki and Trevor (daughter of country singer Neal McCoy). It’s simply terrific!

Reception @ Union Station and Catering by Wolfgang Puck

Congratulations to Miki & Trevor! What a wonderful celebration!! And as always, thanks to our wonderful LBB cinematographers at Hakim Sons Films for sharing.

– Article courtesy of Style Me Pretty

As if being the filmmaker of choice for the publication wasn’t exciting enough, my wedding is featured in the magazine as well! Make sure you pick up your copy of The Brides of North Texas when it hits stands in February.  It’s a must have wedding planning resource.  Congratulations to The Brides of North Texas team for a magnificent first issue!

]]> http://www.hakimsonsfilms.com/blog/the-brides-of-north-texas-magazine-launch/feed/ 26 http://www.hakimsonsfilms.com/blog/christmas-cash-winners-announced/ http://www.hakimsonsfilms.com/blog/christmas-cash-winners-announced/#comments Fri, 25 Dec 2009 12:06:23 +0000 Hakim Sons Films http://www.hakimsonsfilms.com/blog/?p=948 We want thank everyone that entered our contest for December 2009. First of all, we want to announce the 4 winners:
- Kristin Greenlee
- Charlotte Baxter
- Danica Medeiros
- Mehreen Hooda

**We will be contacting each of the winners via email to mail them their gift.

Secondly, As we say goodbye to 2009 and hello to 2010, I want to wish everyone a happy holiday season and I would especially like to thank our team, our clients and our friends. We could not have had a successful 2009 without you!

DALLAS ROCKS 2009:
THE DIAMOND DINNER
DALLAS’ HISTORIC UNION STATION WITH CUISINE BY WOLFGANG PUCK
NOVEMBER 14, 2009
5:30PM ~ 1:00AM

Produced by Rebecca Hackl Events

Benefiting The Diamond Empowerment Fund™ (D.E.F.)

Hosts
Russell Simmons
Athletes for Africa
Angles for Africa

Honorees
Marilyn Augur
Barbara Bush
Jenna Bush-Hager
Dikembe Mutombo

Entertainment by DJ Cassidy
Special Performance at the Diamond Dinner by Smokey Robinson
Special Guests include Rev Run and Justine Simmons (and its Rev Run’s Birthday)

About Diamond Dinner
Following its successful launch in 2008 which honored Magic Johnson and Eva Longoria Parker Dallas Rocks 2009: Diamond Dinner will be an exclusive benefit dinner and auction, followed by a festive after party. Proceeds will support the work of the Diamond Empowerment Fund® (D.E.F.), a non-profit organization founded in 2007 to raise funds for programs that empower through education in African nations where diamonds are a natural resource. D.E.F.’s first beneficiary is CIDA City Campus located in Johannesburg, South Africa. Hosted by entrepreneur and philanthropist Russell Simmons, co-founder of D.E.F., along with special friends, Dallas Rocks will harness the compassionate energy of leaders of Dallas’ social, sports and business sectors, as well as the international diamond and jewelry industries.

This year again, Hakim Sons Films, is proud to be the video sponsors of this event. Visit Dallas Rocks website to purchase your ticket for the event & support this great cause.

The show will start off with a Wedding Trends Presentation featuring:
Steve Kemble, The Garden Gate, Encore Entertainment, Vim Studio and Absolute Lighting.

Our bridal show is comprised of 50 booths with the most reliable, trustworthy and professional local wedding vendors.
SPECIAL OFFER:
Brides who pre-register by October 16th receive $5.00 admission ($10.00 at the door). Plus a chance to win a round trip airfare on American Airlines by Regent Travel AND a bridal elegance film by Hakim Sons Films, valued at $3,000.

The team just arrived back from this year’s WEVA Expo in Orlando, Florida and from what they shared with me, I know that they have picked up a lot of tips and tricks. We’re all excited sharing our learnings with each other and therefore, we’ve scheduled a team meeting on Friday the 25th. Some of the topics up for discussion include: new partnerships (with GetMarried.com), adding to our collection of toys (example: Canon 5D and SteadiCam), and of course, sharing knowledge and adding to our toolbox to continuously innovate our offerings.

Also, we want to thank all of our new friends from WEVA and the Guest Speakers for 3 days of inspirational sessions. We’re pumped and ready to implement…

We’re thrilled to see that our members are being recognized for their fabulous work by WFAA-TV of North Texas! WFAA’s 2009 “A-List” includes so many of our vendors it’s no wonder they’re the best of the best:

Waxpaper Invitations – #1 Wedding Invitations in North Texas
Paige Chenault Events – #1 Wedding Planner in North Texas

And even more of our members were listed in the 2009’s Top 5 in their category!

Bride Associates
Andrea Polito Photography
Fairy Godmother Mo Bowers
Blush Couture
Hakim Sons Films
Bella Flora of Dallas

Come make an appointment at the Wedding Party Studio to find out more about these A-Listers!

Experience romance, define destiny, and live in the moment over and over again with Hakim Sons Films.

We proudly announce Hakim Sons Films as the first member of our cinematography category at The Studio! We could go on forever about their cinematic, timeless masterpieces. This delightful camera crew and director will capture and execute fashionably, every detail of your wedding.

Our favorite part is their ability to making every moment as picturesque as it feels. Hakim Sons value your unique story; all their work is customized to animate all the fine details to illuminate your wedding day experience. They incorporate a great balance between elegance and originality into their work.

And check out their newest concept: Web Only Invitations! These “green invites” are the next generation of invitations for socially conscious couples. Eco-friendly and affordable, Web Only Invites incorporate all the handy-dandy new recording devices while saving on stamps, paper, and printing.

Shezad, the ultra-talented managing partner of Hakim Sons, even used a Web Only Invite for his own wedding…

“Wedding day jitters, anticipated perfection, a mist of perfume; your wedding day is more than a single moment.” Experience more inspiring film from this cinematographer at hakimsonsfilms.com

This event is open to all brides and admission is complimentary, but space is limited. Please RSVP and secure your spot today.

Bridal Talk DFW Flyer

We want you to take a picture of yourself representing “Hakim Sons Films” either with a sign, expression, t-shirt, computer/animated design, etc. {BE CREATIVE and look at some of our examples in the photos section} Then upload the picture on our group page, under “photos”. And don’t forget to get all your friends to vote for your picture by telling us if they “like” the picture or by commenting on the picture.

Contest ends on June 30, 2009.

We will be awarding TWO lucky winners $50 cash each.

Visit the group @ http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=26167877254 to submit your entry.

Checkout some of these entries:

Click on the image below to access the list by BrideTide.

We have just been nominated for the best videographer in this year’s WFAA List. First, take a look at our Screening Room & if you think we deserve to win, please vote for us at WFAAList. We are truly blessed to have been nominated for this award and have been overwhelemed with all your support and wonderful comments. We look forward to hearing your feedback. — Shezad Manjee