Claus Martel, LLC

Awesome!! All the perfect highlights & special moments. It was fabulous to relive it! You have a cool slideshow program for the pics at the beginning.

You didn't disappoint & we will highly recommend you :) Thanks sooo much my friend.

LB, Atlanta, GA (August 22, 2010)

(Bride)

I just got done watching it for a 2nd time. IM IN LOVE WITH IT.

Perfection to a T.

Thank you.

DS, Birmingham, AL (July 23, 2010)

We had the BEST time watching the DVD on Saturday evening. We enjoyed every single minute. Obviously since we were in different areas & rooms there was so much "new" for each of us.  As we finished, I said to my husband "worth every penny?" & he said yes- and more to us!  Thank you.

SE, Huntsville, AL (July 11, 2010)

(Mom of bride)

Yes we received it yesterday and watched it last night.  It is just PERFECT! you did a wonderful job capturing the kids, I loved it.  The interview was so cute...  I'm so glad we did this..it was the best decision we made.... and a DVD sure to be treasured for the rest of their lives...

Take care, and thanks again for the wonder DVD you did a great job!

D&GO, Butte, Montana (June 16, 2010)

(Mom and Dad of bride below...)

Wow the video was great! I started crying! So happy I got the video! Worth every penny! You have a gift Claus, so beauitful! I will make sure to tell all newly enaged friends about you! Hope my red shose make the new demo. Thanks so much.

SOF, Birmingham, AL

Claus, yes I received the DVD's they are wonderful. ...you did an awesome job with the video. Thank you very much.

PP, Trinity, AL

CP, Huntsville, AL

 

We watched our wedding video Friday night and we loved it!! Thank you so much you did a wonderful job!

SM, Huntsville, AL

 

 

 

 

 

Claus,
All I can say is that you are VERY talented! Our wedding video is AMAZING!! We just got married about 2 months ago and we have already watched our video 4 times! I cry every time! It is true when people tell you that your wedding day is a blur! I would have never been able to experience some of the things that happened at my wedding had you not captured it so wonderfully!! My husband and I both agree that video is a MUST, and that it was the best money we spent on the wedding! I love pictures, but they only capture so much... having video is like being able to relive your wedding day whenever you want, and trust me I will want to many times each year! Claus, you are THE BEST, and full of personality... I miss you, and really enjoyed working with you!!
Sincerely,
SC, Birmingham, AL

 

 

 

 

 

I finally watched the video with my whole family in Tampa and it was perfect!  It was exactly what I was hoping for.  There's only so much that the pictures can capture, plus the grandparents will now be able to see the wedding too.  Thank you for working with us.  It was a pleasure having you as our videographer.

 

SR, Huntsville, AL

 

 

 

 

 

It's spectacular! We all really loved it. Thanks again! And call me when you're in the 'Ham and have an extra hour to get coffee! Thanks again! It was really spiffy!!! :)

KC, Birmingham, AL 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

...the video is awesome!  Thank you so much!

MNB, Trinity, AL

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hallo Claus!

I just wanted to say it was a pleasure to make your acquaintance in Gulf Shores, Alabama last month. We watched the video with Chelsea, Scotty, and Tina's mom on Sunday afternoon and absolutely LOVED it! We had a great time reliving all of the memories of the wedding. I just wanted to personally thank you for your help in making the wedding such a wonderful time for all of us! If you are ever in the Baton Rouge area. please let us know and we will be glad to take you to dinner and renew our friendship!

God bless,
JC, Port Allen, LA

(Dad of bride below; "hallo" is not a typo - it's the German spelling of [duh!] "hello." JC's mom is also German.)

 

 

Scotty & I watched it, and we are beyond pleased.  You did such a wonderful job!  Thank you so much! By the way, I know a girl who is wanting to do a beach wedding (I'm not sure when), and she was asking me about all of my vendors because she would like to get people that she knows would be professional. So, would you mind if I gave her your e-mail address?

CC, Port Allen, LA

 

 

 

 

 

 

I got the dvd last night! I LOVE IT! IT’S AMAZING! You are so great! It was awesome to watch. Kyle and I laughed until we cried!

WW, San Angelo, TX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You did a wonderful job! I absolutely LOVE the video! You were very professional and funny and made this experience so much easier. Thank you for everything! I'll definitely be referring you to anyone I hear is getting married. Hopefully whenever my other sister gets married you'll be there recording it! Good luck in the future!

Sincerely,

KD, Leeds, AL

 

 

 

I loved your work!

Thanks Again,
SW, Huntsville, AL

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fantastic! ...everything else from beginning to end was beautiful.  Thanks so much for a wonderful video!  I think it represents us perfectly.  Thanks again, Claus!

JH, Huntsville, AL

 

 

 

 

We got the video's yesterday. We watched (it) and it is great! I have already mentioned your name to two of my friends who are getting married around here within the next year or so...

 

Thanks so much!

KBT, Auburn, AL

 

 

 

 

 

 

We did get the dvds and they were fantastic! Thank you so much for everything! We were more than pleased with you and the dvd's!

Thanks again :),
A&AG, Montgomery, AL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We got the dvd's yesterday and watched it last night. I loved it! Thank you so much! Yeah, I am so excited!

SD, Birmingham, AL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Claus,

 

I'm absolutely in awe of the beautiful DVD of Jessie and Woody's wedding that I just viewed! Tonight is the first time since Jessie sent us a copy of the DVD that I have had a couple of hours to sit and watch it, and I really feel that I have seen her wedding for the first time! What a gift you have given us all!

I was so stressed over all the details that day, I missed so much of the special moments in the process. Thanks to your wonderful documentary of the afternoon and evening (and the evening before), you have given those back to me to enjoy over and over.

Your camera angles of the actual ceremony and vows were breathtaking----I wouldn't take a million dollars for being able to see Jessie's face and hear her voice as she said her vows to Woody. And the reception----what fun to get to see all our guests enjoying themselves so much with the band. I loved the way you edited Jessie and Woody's first dance with clips from the wedding. And the ending with highlights from the entire day and lovely music to accompany your selections was my very favorite part.

I knew my daughter was a beautiful bride, but you were able to capture her beauty on tape in a way that transcended the moment. I will be forever grateful to you for this gift and thank God for your artistry and talent!

You're the best!

Sincerely,

LW, Houston, TX

Claus, we love the DVD!  Thank you for a job well done.  You captured the joy and blessings of the evening. Please know you can use us as a referral for potential clients.

LD (Mom of the Bride), Huntsville, AL

 

Claus,

Woody was out-of-town the last few days, so I waited to watch the wedding dvd with him. It was WONDERFUL!!!! You did a superb job-- from the music accompaniment, to the transitions, to the 5-min. wrap up at the end. I loved that you captured (and showed) the things that we whispered back and forth to each other in the ceremony, and the video fading to a picture in black and white was so professional, and that you included the photo-montage from the rehearsal dinner. I couldn't be happier and I am so grateful for your hard work!

Thank you for doing such an amazing job! I will highly recommend you to all my friends and family!

Sincerely,

Claus...

I have not gotten around to thanking you for the video. I loved it! I am so pleased with how everything turned out. Thank you so much for being agreat friend and for working so hard! Thanks again!!!

 

The video was great. You did an excellent job. We are very proud of it. Thanks a lot.

CK, Florence, AL

I LOVE the DVD! It's is so pretty and amazing! You are definitely very talented and I can't thank you enough for all you've done. Mom hasn't seen it yet, but I'm on my way to her house to give it to her. I know she will be thrilled! It's amazing what I didn't remember from the day! Thank You!

KCG, Albertville, AL

We got the VIDEO!  It is amazing! Everything is perfect it couldn't be any better. You did such a good job! Thank you for everything you did we really appreciate it.

R&CB, Mobile, AL

We just enjoyed our video so much that we wanted to relive that day! I have watched it again (twice) and loved it more each time. You did a great job with capturing our special moments and putting into a wonderful presentation.

JW, Huntsville, AL

You did a wonderful job! Thank you again!

BMW, Odenville, AL

We did receive them yesterday and watched it last night after Steven got home.  We absolutely LOVED it!  I can't even find the words to describe how awesome it is - thank you so much for capturing our memories for us!

K&SM, Tuscaloosa, AL

We are so impressed and pleased. The quality is incredbile!  Thank you so much!

 K&AL, Atlanta, GA

We just watched the video and cried AGAIN! Thank you so much for doing such a wonderful job! It was nice to hear their vows, I couldn't hear them during the ceremony, especially Nick's. He got so emotional. It was sweet.

SP, Huntsville, AL

Claus,

Thank you so much for your hard work, we are very happy and were so thrilled to be able to watch the video seeing how we didn't remember most of the ceremony! I think the part that got us both the most was the pre wedding footage! We hadn't seen each other before the wedding so it was really cool to see how we were before. And the shots you got of the photographer taking the photos of everyone outside and you set it to music, it made me cry! Absolutely stunning work! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!

S&GC, Madison, AL

 

Claus, I just got through watching it all by myself and cried quite a bit. I didn't even cry at the wedding. Lori and Phillip watched it first alone and then she brought it to me crying, saying she cried all the way thru it. They LOVED IT. I LOVE IT. You've done a fantastic job. You are so excellent at what you do.  It was beautiful and I saw so much more than I saw at the event.

SS, Jacksonville, AL (the bride's mom)

We watched it last night and loved it! You did a wonderful job! We laughed so hard at my nieces Emmy and BK during the ceremony. Emmy was acting like she was at the movies, eating her jelly bellies during the ceremony and then reading a book...priceless! It was really great! I will try and go on your website this week or next to leave a testimonial. If any future clients ever need to speak with someone regarding your work, I will be more than happy to speak with them. Just let me know. Thanks again and I will send photos after our honeymoon!

SM, Birmingham, AL

Claus, WOW!   The video is GREAT!.  I watched it today by myself and then Bill and I watched it together.  I cried more today than the day of the wedding.  You captured everything that happend.  Most of which I did not see that day.  Bill even got choked up while we watched it.  That dosen't happen very often.  Blair and Jason watched it today at thier house.  She called me after they watched it and said she cried all over again.  You could not have done better. All of us will highly reccomend you to everyone we know.  You have truly made Blair's special day "The most special in her life". Thanks so much!

 

 

M&AS, Pelham, AL

We just finished watching out video.  It is fantastic!  I both laughed and cried. We decided have to give it to our parents on Christmas and watch it with them.  We know they will love it!  There are so many little moments in the day that you captured that would completely slip our minds and we can’t thank you enough for that.  I am so glad that I heard about you on theknot.com message boards and that you were available for our day!  I look forward to being able to recommend you to anyone who asks about a videographer.  Not only did you capture our wedding perfectly, but you also did little things that helped us throughout the day.  So….THANK YOU!

J&DL, Huntsville, AL

  

We love our video! We watched it as soon as it came in-- and then we watched it again!  Raul's parents were so bummed that they could not come, so they're very excited to get their own little piece of the wedding.  Thank you so much for capturing our wedding so that we can watch it over and over again.  :-)

If any of my friends want a recommendation for a videographer, they'll get your name.  You did an absolutely fantastic job!

 

We absolutely love the video! We watched it last night and it is really awesome. We're having everyone over tomorrow night to watch it again. I gave my mom her copy this morning and she has already watched it twice and called me three times to tell me how great it is. I loved seeing all the action that took place when I wasn't around too! I'm so glad you were there to capture our day because there was so much that I missed so I'm glad I got to see it all on video. I cannot thank you enough for all the hard work you put into the video.

WOW! We were so happy to see the day again, and just loved the way you captured it! It was really special. We have only had a chance to watch it once so far, but we are very happy with how it turned out and everything that you were able to include behind-the-scenes and at the reception, in addition to the ceremony.  It was beautiful. We also love the label and the cover - such nice touches!

Glenn and I just can't thank you enough for all you did to make our day go smoothly. Last night after we watched the video, he said, "I don't even remember Claus filming at the reception." That's how good you are! Totally unobtrusive, yet in the right place at the right time, and helping us both figure out "what's next?" and feel really comfortable. I could not have asked for anything more. The whole day flew by, and I am SO glad that I have this footage to help me remember the details. It's such a beautiful reminder of a really happy day for us.

S&GF, Statesboro, GA

We watched it this weekend and loved it.  Thank you so much.

JC, Birmingham, AL

We loved it so much. It made me cry. It was beautiful. You are the best and we are 100 percent satisfied. Thank you so much. Every bride I come in contact with that asks me who they should use it will be you!

KSM, Warrior, AL

Once again, a great Claus Martel video production. I knew the (University of North Alabama marching band) video's were great, but the wedding videos are better, Every video I have seen of yours is original and unique. I loved my wedding video. It is the best of the best. Thank you for taking time to respond to my 1,000 e-mail's a day. Absolutely wonderful personality also! Thank you for saving my wedding memories, and it was positively great working with you!
- KMP, Florence, AL

 

Claus, Thank you so much for everything you did for us on our wedding day! When we first started planning the ceremony, your name was the first to come up as a "must have" part of the wedding. No one even comes close to the top-notch product that you continue to put out. The photo montage was a huge hit at the rehearsal and brought everyone to tears at the wedding. The DVD is truly awesome! The highest quality and most complete recapturing of our day that we can enjoy for hours on end. Not that we expected any less...but just a friendly reminder of how incredible you are at your job. Best movie we've seen since "Kung Fu Panda..." (she made me say it!) Just having you around was a calming influence on both of us and the video will continue to make us laugh and cry for years to come. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts and please know how appreciated you are! Best Wishes...

 

 

What can I say but absolutely fantastic!!! Much more than just a simple video collection of the events. Your skillful editing and blending of scenes was masterful. Really appreciate the special touches. ...our thanks and sincerest gratitude.
JR, Madison, AL

 

 

 

Wow. Just finished watching the DVD of our wedding. Couldn't have asked for anything better! It is priceless. Thak you so much for all the work you put into it! It is awesome. You captured the special moments throughout the day. Anyways, thanks again! I can't wait to watch it again!

KV, Birmingham, AL

 

 

 

 

Thank you for so much more than just the video. The video was more beautiful than I ever thought possible but your kindness, patience and guidance were also very much appreciated. Thank you for everything.
LD, Huntsville, AL
 

 

 

 

 

WOW! Received the video and watched last night. You are very talented and it is MORE than I expected. You are an artist with what you do. I saw so many things that I had missed. The pre-wedding shots are great. My husband and I shed a few tears last night as we were watching.

JO, Talladega, AL

 

 

 

Claus... we got the DVD in today and absolutely love it! You did such a great job. Nice touch on the details... such as the GT fight song (I think Daniel liked that one). Thank you again for videoing our wedding and taking the time to do an amazing job on the DVD... I can't wait to show off your handiwork to my family, friends, and coworkers!
KC, Madison, AL

 

THANK YOU so much! I got them today. It looks GREAT!!
BG, Orange Beach, AL

 

 

 

 

 

We received the DVD's and are absolutely THRILLED with how they turned out!! We had a viewing party with our families and our wedding party and everyone went on and on about how nice it was. Seriously, we've watched it about 10 times already.
Thanks so, so much for everything! You helped make our wedding day unforgettable and you've given us an awesome keepsake that we will forever treasure.

DC, Nashville, TN

Update: Ken Cook (above) was a music executive and manager of national promotions for EMI Records in Nashville, Tenn. He died of colon cancer on March 16, 2009 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. He was only 37. Ken was probably one of the nicest humans I've ever met and one of those rare souls who "walks the walk." Their wedding reception could never be duplicated: they had many different Gospel Music artists from industry perform at the reception. It was like being at a revival. Ken and Dolli did one other thing I've never seen: after their vows, they washed each other's feet in front of some 300+ guests.

 

Everything looked great! I just want to let you know that I am very pleased with it and will watch it all the time! My brother is probably going to get married in the near future and I will definitely recommend you to him. Thanks so much!
TS, Birmingham, AL

I LOVE IT! It is so great....it made me so happy to watch it...I cried where the picture of my mother is...with the music beforehand with me and my dad...it was perfect...and our first dance montage. It was all so great really...you did a fantastic job. Thank you so much. I will treasure it.
SH, Birmingham, AL
 

CB, Birmingham, AL

I just wanted to let you know that Leslie brought the DVD home that you sent to her, we all watched it and all I can say is WOW! Everything about it is fantastic! We really appreciate all your hard work and will pass your name along when we know of anyone getting married. Thanks again for everything.

My husband and I absolutely love the video. My coworkers and I could not believe the great quality! It is almost like I am just standing there watching everything actually happen! My husband has watched it more than I have! He loves the way that Claus did the prewedding w/ the music in the background...he says it brings back all the memories (and he is not even the romantic type!) If I had it to do over again, I would not change anything! And a special thanks to you Claus for being so easy to work with and for the amazing video! I love the way you captured all of the emotions. I know that this will be something that we enjoy for a very long time.

Larry and I just watched the video and it was totally AWESOME! You captured every moment, thank you sooooo much. I am at a loss for words!

We're extremely pleased with the video.Thanks again for being so amazingly easy to work with.

Just watched the video, and what can I say? Great work. You really did a great job.
MLP, New Haven, CT