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Vendor of the Month: Bella Flora

  Being in the wedding business, we inevitably cross paths with wedding vendors. From bakeries and live bands to floral artists and luxury car rentals, our films truly showcase the collaborative effort it takes to pull of a wedding. As such, we want to lift the veil and spotlight one vendor each month. This month we’ve chosen Bella Flora, a design studio...

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The Perfect Wedding

  Every bride dreams of the perfect wedding, finding the perfect dress and picking the perfect song for the first dance. However, weddings are sometimes full of stress, what ifs and uncertainty. Wedding planners and vendors are there to handle those problems large and small and ensure that the couple gets hitched without a hitch. But at the root of a wedding, it is...

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Relive Your Wedding…Instantly!

  Your wedding was perfect. Your guests are raving about how beautiful you look in your dress. And your first dance as husband and wife is nothing short of a fairy tale. The best part is that our team was there to capture those special moments, both big and small. What’s more, you have asked our team to complete a same day edit of your wedding celebration. That...

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Give Your Wedding Film the Hollywood Touch

  In days past, certain camera angles and production values were limited to big, Hollywood films. Those films implored the use of a jib camera to give their productions a high quality, more polished look and feel. We are thrilled to offer the use of a jib camera during our client’s wedding festivities. For us, our beautiful brides and dashing grooms are the stars of...

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Vendor of the Month: The Popcorn Market

  Being in the wedding business, we inevitably cross paths with wedding vendors. From bakeries and live bands to floral artists and luxury car rentals, our films truly showcase the collaborative effort it takes to pull of a wedding. As such, we want to lift the veil and spotlight one vendor each month. This month we’ve chosen The Popcorn Market, a local DFW...

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Memories & Mementos

  In years past, few options existed when it came to DVD casing. Those options normally came down to paper or plastic. All of that has now changed with the introduction of Keepsake DVD Cases. What excites us most about the Keepsake DVD Cases is that design truly meets functionality. Not only are they stunningly crafted and easily recognizable alongside a coffee...

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3 Ghosts

  A message from Shezad Manjee, Chief Creative Officer at Hakim Sons Films: “Here at Hakim Sons Films we are proud to announce our partnership with Marcus D. Lopez on his independent film, ‘3 Ghosts.’ We are excited about this new venture and look forward to working with him to produce a full-length motion picture. With more than a decade of...

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2013 Wedding Gown Trends!

This year is all about color and not just because it’s about to be spring! We were so blessed to be a part of a great event this month with the fabulous wedding designer Romona Keveza. She is a New York designer and has become an international leader in the couture bridal industry. We got the inside glance at this year’s biggest trends in wedding gowns. Illusion:...

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Bridal Bliss 2013!

We are so excited to co-host the Bridal Bliss event with Todd Events, Stanley Korshak, The Bridal Salon at Stanley Korshak, and Romona Keveza. We could not be more estatic to spend the night with all of our friends, fans, and of course, the to be brides! The night will be filled with amazing vendors and will include cocktails and a fashion show. Did we mention that...

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A Downtown Dallas Dream

  Here at Hakim Sons Films, we not only love weddings, but we jump at the opportunity to explore a new wedding venue. For Julie and Mark’s wedding we shot in the new Omni Dallas Hotel. This is the first wedding we’ve filmed at the Omni’s downtown location. As such, this offered a very unique opportunity for us as well as our clients, Julie and Mark. We...

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A Bridal Affair

  Recently, more than 40 professionals and fashion enthusiasts gathered in Dallas to enjoy sips, bites and a fashion show at “A Bridal Affair.” The event, hosted by Haute Weddings and D Weddings, showcased the craftsmanship of couture wedding gowns. We were on site at the luxurious Adolphus Hotel to capture every minute of the action. Some may say it was business as...

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A Real New York Love Story

  We all know the story: boy meets girl, falls in love and gets married. This film illustrates that age-old story but with a twist. Vanisha and Suketu’s love story is retold in docu-reality format, a style made popular by shows like MTV’s “The Real World” and “Survivor.” With New York as the backdrop, we pushed our creativity to craft a unique film that...

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Wedding Toasts: How to keep them in your Memories Forever!

  We have heard from so many brides how their wedding day not only flew by, but almost felt like a big blur. Weddings can be extremely overwhelming and take a lot out of the bride and groom. Therefore, we always stress the importance of capturing your wedding memories permanently through photos and videos. While every bride knows to have their most precious moments...

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The Big Trend: Statement Stations!

This year is already starting with big trends in the wedding market! If you have not taken a look at our last blog post about 2013 wedding  trends, then make sure you do!  One of the biggest trends for this year that we really want to focus on is “statement stations”. We always tell our brides to start with the basics and work your way down on that “to do” list....

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2013 Wedding Trends!

To start the new year, we want to share the biggest wedding trends for this year with you! Tell us which one is your favorite on our Facebook Fan Page! Patterns: 2013 is going to be full of patterns like strips and chevron. The best way to incorporate these will be from something as small as table runners to your bridal party outfits. The best part about this trend is...

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After the Holiday Sales-What to Buy For Your Wedding!

After the crazy holidays, it’s time to take advantage of the big sales! Whether you are a DIY bride or not try to buy some of these items to help your budget. Also, you can even let your wedding planner know about these sales! Lights, Lights!-All of the twinkle lights that everyone wraps around their tree will be on sale! Take these lights and put them any where...

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Holiday Themed Wedding!

Who doesn’t love this time of the year? Also, who does not love weddings? Having them both together is truly the best! We have some great tips for you on how you can have the perfect holiday themed wedding! To begin, you must create a theme. Try to start with your invitations because this is going to be the first glimpse your guests will get of your wedding. We have...

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Get Ready For An Epic Holiday Contest!

  Who doesn’t love the holidays?! It’s the time of year when families get together, gifts are exchanged, and true holiday spirit comes around. This is one of our favorite times of the year, so we wanted to do something fun! Therefore, we are doing a Holiday Picture Contest and the winner receives a $150 American Express gift card. Watch the video above to learn more...

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The Perfect Holiday Proposal!

Who does not love this time of the year? December truly reminds me of family coming together, the holidays, and not to mention, love. We have found a variety of holiday proposals that add the cherry on top during this festive season. I have geared all of these scenarios to different personalities, so pick the one that fits you the best. For The Child in You: Dress up as...

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Fall Themed H’orderves!

There is a variety of h’orderves that brides can choose from, but there are some must-haves to make it truly fall-themed. It’s all about using ingredients that are fresh of the season. The Centerpiece: Remember, a great appetizer can serve two purposes. One can be the obvious, as food, of course, but it can also stand as a unique centerpiece. We really loved this pumpkin...

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Best Ways To Use Thanksgiving Leftovers!

Did you know about 45 million turkeys will be consumed around the country on November 22nd? The morning after Thanksgiving the same issue occurs…What should I do with all of these leftovers? Here are some great ways to make some yummy dishes with those leftovers! New and Improved! Turkey Squash Soup: This is a great soup to warm you up on a cold winter day. The...

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Chemistry is Key!

We have stressed over and over to our brides that chemistry is key with your wedding filmmaker (aka videographer)! Chemistry is crucial because you will be spending many hours, if not days, with your filmmaker. We start off by inviting each one of our clients to our studio or for a conference call, so we can learn about them and they can learn about us. We love what we...

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Favorite Fall Wedding Themes!

With the time changing, shorter days, and the weather getting cooler, we are starting to see more fall wedding themes popping up! Seasonal Décor: This is the time to use what is in season! We have seen a variety of brides use pumpkins, squashes, pine cones, and leaves to decorate their venues! Fall Food: The best food to incorporate is what is fresh and in season! This...

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We Halloween. Do You?

    We had so much fun creating this video for you! Nothing brings the Hakim Sons family together more than dressing up like roosters, hippies, and jellyfishes. We thought this video was the perfect representation of what happens at every office on Halloween. Well, maybe only at Hakim Sons Films! What are you dressing up as this Halloween? Take a picture of...

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