One of the things we pride ourselves on is finding the perfect vendors for our couples to work with. There are so many people in this industry, sometimes it can be hard to choose who is going to be the best option for you. We wanted to start doing vendor spotlights on some of our favorites in the industry, giving you a little glimpse into their personalities and their passion!

We kick this off with one of the most charming guys out there, Jesse Mast of Mast Wedding Films! Jesse is the kind of guy who literally lights up a room with his smile. His genuine love for what he does, comes through in his perfectly curated videos that he makes, showcasing the love and happiness his couples get to experience on their wedding day!

We dug deep to ask him some questions about his business, family, and some silly ones thrown in there as well! So If you are curious to know what Muppet Jesse relates to most… Just keep reading!

Starting off easy, what made you decide creating wedding films was the path you were going to take?

It'd been a combination of things. It's a rewarding job, but also a God-send to support my family. Sending the final product to clients, and seeing their reaction, knowing they'll cherish the wedding film for years to come is really special to me.

Tell us about your family!

My wife is an incredible teacher, she subs part-time at our kids school. I have a highly creative 8 year old daughter, who enjoys selling custom “Picture stories” on the sidewalk in the Summer. My 7 year old son is the most extroverted kid there is, he doesn’t care what game you are playing, as long as you are playing with him!

Can you describe your approach to creating wedding films?

I'm a filmmaker. I look at the wedding day like I'm making a movie. I want to tell a great story about my heroes (the couple), and please the "fan base" (family & friends) who can't wait for the release date! My vision is to capture visually, what they are experiencing emotionally :)

Do you have anyone in the industry that influences your work, or work that you admire?

In this field, I've really enjoyed the work of Curtis Kennedy. He's been doing this for 6 years, and had lots of success. We met for coffee last winter, and he gave me lots of helpful, professional advice.

As wedding vendors, we all have our struggles when it comes to booking our ideal clients, what do you think are some of the biggest struggles in the land of videographers?

Getting bookings is an uphill battle. It seems like most couples want videography, but it's not in their "Top Ten" list of wedding priorities, but I think that will change in the next 5 years. Most couples who don't get a wedding video often regret that decision.

Describe to us, your spirit animal?

A handsome, friendly brown horse named Julio.

What are your favorite and least favorite parts of wedding days?

FAVORITE: Getting "lovey-dovey" shots of the couple, along with the photographer. It's always a ton of fun, and the shots turn out great!

LEAST FAVORITE: Filming the "grand entrance," when the wedding party enters the reception area. It's hard to get good shots in the midst of all the chaos.

LEAST LEAST FAVORITE: When a wedding guest takes photos on their phone during the ceremony, especially when they're told NOT to. My motto is, "Guests enjoy the moment, tourists take photos. Don't be a tourist."

What are some of your dream wedding venues you want to work at?

FAVORITE PLACES: The Calhoun Beach Club, The Blaisdell Mansion, The Varsity Theater, The JX Event Venue, Camrose Hill, Legacy Hill Farm, The Gardens of Castle Rock

PLACES I WANT TO FILM: Filming anywhere in Hawaii would be great, but in the Twin Cities, I would like to film at the Mill City Museum, Aria, and The NP Event Space

FIRST TIME 2020 VENUES: Pinewood, The Hutton House, The St Paul College Club

What do you like doing in your free time?

Binge-watching Netflix, working out, and disc golf!

What Muppet would you say you most relate to?

Kermit, especially when makes his scrunched face (when perturbed)

What advice do you love giving to couples that are planning their wedding?

First, hiring Dos Goats (We’re blushing)

Second, having them instruct the officiant to "winsomely" tell the wedding guests to turn off their cell phones before the ceremony begins, and lastly, reminding them that during the wedding day, they can completely ignore, and just enjoy getting married. Again, my vision is to capture visually, what they are experiencing emotionally, so when they watch the wedding film over and over, they get to remember how it all felt!

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