FREDA FILMS would love to travel anywhere to film your wedding or event. In addition to filming weddings and events in our home state of Massachusetts, we have filmed weddings as nearby as New Hampshire, and as far away as Destin, Florida and Napa Valley in California. We have also filmed destination wedding videos in Florida at Marco Island and in Key Largo, on Malibu Beach in California, and most recently in Asheville, North Carolina. We are ready to travel for your destination wedding!
FREDA FILMS can provide high definition video content of your special event for a treasured, long-term keepsake of emotional and memorable moments.
Here are some wedding/event highlight samples by FREDA FILMS on YouTube posted in 720p HD Video Quality unless indicated as HD 1080p.
9/15/2019 Alivia & Ethan (Watch in 1080p if possible)
The wedding of Alivia Moeckel and Ethan LaFosse was held on the sunny Sunday of September 15, 2019.
The Bride Prep in the morning was highlighted by Alivia popping open Champagne for her Bridesmaids and the emotional moment when Tim, her Dad, saw her coming down the stairs in her wedding gown for the first time. It was the beginning of the memorable day ahead as Ethan and his Groomsmen awaited her arrival at the church.
Following the Ceremony at St. Edwards Church in Westminster, Massachusetts, the Reception Party at Devens Common Convention Center kicked in with kids dancing on the shoulders of adults, and the adults dancing like there was no tomorrow. It was a sparkling night of fun and laughter, and a great send-off for Alivia and Ethan.
Produced, Directed and Edited by Director of Cinematography, Don Freda of Freda Films. Don & Debbie Freda filmed/recorded all the events.
Music Attribution: “The Best Is Yet To Come” Performed by Tim Halperin and Licensed by MUSICBED on September 25, 2019. Invoice Order # 503730
6/21/2019 Jess + Steve (Watch in HD 1080p if possible)
The wedding of Jessica Merchant and Stephen Lanza was held at Zukas Hilltop Barn in Spencer, Massachusetts. It rained like “cats and dogs” the day before the wedding and early that morning, but the skies cleared in time for a wonderful celebration of love. Tyler Steele, a good friend of the Bride and Groom, was masterful in his duties as The Marriage Officiant. Jennifer Leonard, Maid of Honor, and Best Man, Joey Veneziano, engaged the tent full of guests with memorable stories about the wedded couple.
DJ Brian Plouffe of Champagne Toast entertained the crowd and had the place hopping non-stop for the Reception Celebration.
In lieu of favors the Bride and Groom made a donation in honor of their guests to the “RED STRONG FOUNDATION” in memory of their good friend, Richie Powers. #REDSTRONG
Produced, Directed and Edited by Director of Cinematography, Don Freda of Freda Films. Don & Debbie Freda filmed/recorded all the events.
Music Attribution: “Now More Than Ever” Performed by Tyler Williams; Licensed by MUSICBED on 7/11/2019, Invoice Order # 492636
8-18-18 Jenn + Jon
Jenn Allain and Jon Tisdale exchanged their vows to each other and were married with the assistance of Jon’s cousin and Justice of the Peace, Randy Baril, at the Blue Ocean Event Center in Salisbury, Massachusetts.
Jenn had her eyes set on “the curly-haired boy from down the street” while they were in elementary school. Years later they both discovered their mutual attractions to each other and got married.
Their memorable Reception Party, led by DJ Sean Naughton of NuImage Entertainment, was topped off with a fireworks display from an offshore barge, just a few hundred yards from the Event Center. It was a perfect ending for a day of celebration and a send-off to many glorious years of marriage for Mr. & Mrs. Jon & Jenn Tisdale.
Produced, Directed and Edited by Director of Cinematography, Don Freda of Freda Films. Don & Debbie Freda filmed/recorded all the events. Drone Footage by Mike Tisdale.
Music Attribution: “This Love” Performed by Tyler Williams; Licensed by MUSICBED on 9/7/2018, Invoice Order # 437668
“The Nine Year Wait”
After Ellen Maruszewski and Nick Persson first met at Saint Anselm College they could have gotten married sooner if not for a missed opportunity for a first kiss. Nine years later, after reconnecting again, they finally got a chance to kiss and then were soon married at Saint Leo Church in Leominster, Massachusetts. A highlight of the wedding day included singing during the Wedding Ceremony by Ellen’s Aunt, and Cantor, Judy McManus, who happened to sing at both her sisters’ weddings, and also at Ellen’s parents’ Wedding Ceremony 40 years earlier! Ellen’s sisters, Kate and Mary, brought the house down with their Rap-Singing Toast to the Bride and Groom and the three sisters entertained their guests with a traditional Irish Step Dance.
Bagpiper Stuart Paul played to welcome guests into the church before the Ceremony and also led the Bride and Groom into the Reception Hall as they were introduced to the crowd. The band “Rare Form” provided lively Reception entertainment for the evening, highlighted by unbelievably realistic-sounding impersonation of Louis Armstrong’s “What A Wonderful World”. You can visit the band’s website at: http://www.rareformband.com/.
Produced, Directed and Edited by Director of Cinematography, Don Freda of Freda Films. Don & Debbie Freda filmed/recorded all the events.
Music Attribution: “Hold Onto My Heart” (Alt. Version); Performed By Graham Colton; Licensed by MUSICBED Order ID: 333997 July 14, 2017
Asheville, N.C. was a very fun place to visit, and even a better location for the Wedding of Jamie VanBebber & Mike Freda, who took advantage of hiring a LaZoom Wedding Party Bus to travel to local breweries with on-board entertainment by the band, “Pleasure Chest”; as well as securing the top local venues of “On Broadway,” “Salvage Station,” “Grove Park Country Club,” and “My Beloved Homewood” to celebrate their Wedding.
Their love of baseball and beer was featured throughout the weekend and hints of the Great American Pastimes of drinking beer and watching a ballgame were everywhere. Baseball memorabilia; trips to the breweries of Asheville; and special ceremonial celebrations of both were evident throughout the long weekend. The bases were loaded with fun!
Produced, Directed and Edited by Director of Cinematography, Don Freda of Freda Films. Don & Debbie Freda filmed/recorded all the events.
Music Attribution: “Whisper Low”; Performed By Adam Agin; Licensed by MUSICBED Order ID: 282377 December 21, 2016
Photography Attribution: Photo: “Asheville, North Carolina Skyline Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains”; Copyright: Sean Pavone; Credit: Sean Pavone/Shutterstock; Image ID: 106230392; December 6, 2016
Gina DiGeronimo and Andrew “Scooter” Moran were married on October 22, 2016 in Leominster, Massachusetts. The Ceremony at St. Anna Parish was performed by Father Frederick D. Fraini III and the Reception Party was held at Charter Oak Country Club in Hudson, MA. Prior to their Wedding Day I was able to spend some time with Gina, Scooter, and their dog, Solara at their home to gain a better understanding of them as a couple. It was a fun experience to be with them shortly before their big wedding day to sense the excitement and anticipation of what awaited them, and then get to capture their whole day on video, from the Bride Prep in the morning to the very end of the Reception.
Produced, Directed, and Edited by Don Freda of Freda Films, also Director of Cinematography. Video/Audio recording provided by Don and Debbie Freda.
Music Attribution: “My Love Will Never Fail You” Performed by Marie Hines; Licensed by MUSICBED o Oct. 28, 2016
Notable Massachusetts Vendors: Charter Oak Country Club Wedding Planner – Joanne Duganiero; “Captured in Moments” Photographers Jeremy Madore & Andrew San of Leominster, MA; Flowers by Windmill Florist of Fitchburg, MA; Hair & Makeup by Deana Ste. Marie; First Choice Limousine of Lunenburg, MA; Nighthawk Entertainment of Attleboro, MA; Photo Booth by Crown Special Events of North Chelmsford, MA.
Brittany & Kevin’s Wedding
Freda Films is proud to have produced the wedding video shown above for Brittany Lanza and Kevin Barnaby of Leominster, Massachusetts. They were married on August 6th, 2016 at a ceremony in St. Anna Parish performed by Father Frederick D. Fraini III. The celebration continued at the Devens Common Center in Devens, Mass. One special aspect for me was interacting with the Groom, the Best Man, and the Groomsmen, where six of the eight were former baseball players on teams I coached at Leominster High School. Absent from the wedding but lovingly remembered were Kevin’s Dad, Dick Barnaby, and Brittany’s Grandfather, Henry Lanza.
Produced, Directed, and Edited by Don Freda of Freda Films, also Director of Cinematography. Video/Audio recording provided by Don and Debbie Freda.
Music Attribution: “Something Beautiful” Performed by Tim Halperin and Licensed by MUSICBED on August 19, 2016.
Notable Massachusetts Vendors: Big City Band – Boston; Rachel Kate Photography – Abington; Alyssa D’Innocenzo Hair & Make-up – Leominster; First Choice Limousine – Lunenburg; Windmill Florists – Fitchburg; Monogram Projection by Matt Majikas – Fitchburg; Gerardo’s Italian Bakery – West Boylston.
Jen + Bill’s Wedding
Jennifer Carroll and William Hezlitt were married on November 30, 2013 at the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel in Leominster, Massachusetts. The hotel was elegantly decorated for the holidays and it provided a festive backdrop for their wedding. Jen’s dog, Theo, could not attend the ceremony so in his absence Jon Henrie presented a heartfelt reading by Taylor Mali titled “How Falling in Love is Like Owning a Dog.” The Officiant of the ceremony was Mr. Michael L. Backer, Justice of the Peace, from Southborough, Massachusetts.
Produced, Directed, and Edited by Don Freda of Freda Films, also Director of Cinematography. Video provided by Don and Debbie Freda.
Music Attribution: “The Best Is Yet To Come” by Jules Larson, Licensed by The Music Bed on Dec. 31, 2103
Vendors: Wedding Coordinator – Mandy Puim of Hilton DoubleTree Hotel; DJ Ray Richard; Hair & Make-up by Face It; Flowers by Windmill Florists; Cake by Gerrardo’s Bakery; Photography by John Lemay Photography.
Shaunna + Randy Wedding
Shaunna Kelly and Randy Baril got married at the Marco Beach Ocean Resort on Marco Island, Florida on August 2, 2013. Family and friends traveled south to enjoy a paradise setting for the wedding festivities with a tropical background of sun-splashed beaches, warm gulf waters, lively entertainment, and great company.
Produced, Directed, and Edited by Don Freda of Freda Films, also Director of Cinematography. Video provided by Don Freda, Don Newton, and Barry Scola.
Music attribution: “Oh, My, My” by Act As If – The Iron is Hot, 2012. Licensed and used with permission by The Music Bed, themusicbed.com… “Wild World” Yusef Islam/Cat Stevens; Performed by J.Robert; Album: Steel Away; Mangrove Music 2007; Used with Permission.
Dance2Swing Event – Photoshoot, Leominster, Massachusetts
The Elks Club in Leominster, Massachusetts was hopping on May 19, 2013 to the tunes of the oldies band, “Reminisce”, as swing dance members from Dance2Swing Studios enjoyed their lessons and danced to music from the 1950’s and 60’s. To learn more visit these web sites: www.dance2swing.com and http://www.reminisceontheweb.com
Lindsay + Ross Wedding
DEC. 10, 2012: “I was able to view the 6 minute highlight video on Friday afternoon after receiving your email. It made me cry – I just love it so much. I can’t thank you enough for all of your work. Based on the short video you shared with me, I am dying to see the full version!”
Lindsay O’Donnell
Lindsay Brown and Ross O’Donnell met in high school. Their romance continued for 11 years despite living at times in different states before they were married on September 22, 2012 at The Chapel of The Holy Spirit on the campus of Assumption College in Worcester, Massachusetts. The weekend began with a warm rehearsal dinner at the Apple Hill Farm and Country Club in Leominster, MA prior to their wedding on the following day and their reception at the elegant Charter Oak Country Club in Hudson, MA.
Details: Rehearsal Dinner: Apple Hill Farm and Country Club – Leominster, MA; Ceremony: The Chapel of The Holy Spirit – Assumption College, Worcester, Massachusetts; Celebrant: Rev. Paul O’Connell; Readings by Garry Grady and Jean Grady; Reception: Charter Oak Country Club – Hudson, MA; Music: Steve Ciccolini and The Double Vision Band; Photography by Heidi Finn Photography; Flowers: Windmill Florists; Cake by Shannon Sylvia; Hairstylist: Brandi Richard; Make-up: Lillian Lyons; Bagpiper: Ian McConnell; Limousine Service: Limo Affair.
Produced, Directed, Filmed and Edited by Don Freda – Cinematography by Don and Debbie Freda of Freda Films.
Music attribution: “Anchor” by Bess Rogers. Licensed and used with permission by The Music Bed, the musicbed.com.
Jenna + Tim Wedding
DEC. 28, 2012: “Tim and I just wanted to take a chance to thank you again for ALL of the hard work and effort you put into creating our wedding video. It is BY FAR the most special keepsake we have from the best day of our lives, and we could never thank you enough for these memories that will last us a lifetime!”
Jenna and Tim Regan
Jenna Keady waited long for her Marine boyfriend, Tim Regan, to return from service and upon his return they were married on August 18, 2012 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mansfield, Massachusetts. A lively and fun-filled reception led by DJ Jim Bean followed at Lake View Pavillion in Foxborough, MA. Along with celebrating Jenna and Tim’s wedding at the reception, several former Marines and other military men and women were recognized and honored for their service to our country.
Details: Ceremony at St.Mary’s Catholic Church – Mansfield, Massachusetts; Celebrant: Father Jay Mello; Ceremony Musicians: Dan Davey, Organist – Eileen Cusack, Cantor; Readings by Lynn Walsh, Debbie Lovett; Reception at Lake View Pavillion in Foxborough; Lake View Pavillion Caterers; DJ Jim Bean, Ashburnham; Photography by Michelle Henrick; Judy’s Village Flowers, Foxborough; Cake by Montilio’s Baking Co., Brockton, Hairstyles and Make-up by Lauren Garrity and Day Spa at the Strand Salon, Mansfield; Celebrity Limousine, Mansfield.
Produced, Directed, Filmed and Edited by Don Freda – Cinematography by Don and Debbie Freda of Freda Films.
Music attribution: “Crawling” by Green River Ordinance. Licensed and used with permission by The Music Bed, the musicbed.com.
Jackie + Josh Wedding
AUG. 4, 2012 “THAT HIGHLIGHT VIDEO CAME OUT TRULY AMAZING! I cannot tell you how many times myself and Josh have watched it since you sent it this morning. I think we are on number 18. My parents saw it as well and were blown away. You made my mom cry. So beautiful. And that is only 4 minutes of the day and it summed it up so nice. We cannot wait to see the finished product.”
AUG. 9, 2012: “Josh and I watched our wedding video last night for the first time and it was truly magnificent. We absolutely loved it! It captured all the special moments of the day and it was so nice to see all the little things we missed or don’t remember happening! The music you put to it was perfect as well. It was literally like watching a movie about our wedding day. Josh and I cannot wait to watch it again with our parents on Friday night! We can’t thank you enough. :)”
Jackie Cole
Jackie Kelly and Josh Cole, both outstanding soccer players, met on the soccer field and took their games to a new level, getting married on May 27, 2012 at the magnificent St. Cecelia’s Church in Leominster, Massachusetts. Josh’s family and friends traveled down from Maine to attend the ceremony and the following reception, which was held at Mechanics Hall in Worcester.
Robert Cole, Josh’s dad, welcomed guests at the rehearsal dinner, held at Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant in Shrewsbury the evening before, and was impressed by the affection shown to his son and Jackie. He was proud of the love and support they received from their close friends and relatives.
Steve Ciccolini and The Double Vision Band provided the entertainment at the reception and their professional talents were the perfect match for the elegant Mechanics Hall venue.
Jackie and Josh will never forget the excitement of their extraordinary day to begin a long life together off the soccer field.
Details: Ceremony at St.Cecelia’s Church – Leominster, Massachusetts; Celebrants: Monsignor Francis T. Goguen and Reverend Charles H. Whiston; Ceremony Musicians: David Lasky, Organist – John Perko, Trumpeter – Anita Carbone, Vocalist; Reception at Mechanics Hall in Worcester; Sonoma Restaurant Caterers; The Double Vision Band; Habukkuk Media Services; Windmill Flowers; and Hairstylist Brandi Richard; Make-up by Jillian Richards Lyons.
Mary + Drew Wedding
JUL. 17, 2012: “Thank you sooooo much!! WE LOVE IT! Cant wait to see the dvd!!”
Mary Owens
JUL. 17, 2012: “This makes me ‘weak in the knees’. Spectacular” … You are so talented at capturing those “very special” moments. Keep up the great work…”
Kathy Maruszewski
Mary and Drew traveled from Ohio to Mary’s hometown in Leominster, Massachusetts to get married on May 18, 2012. Drew, who had a hard time to keep from crying during the ceremony, was overheard telling Mary that he was “…falling in love backwards, here” as they stood at the altar.
After a beautiful ceremony, the couple was led into their reception by Stuart Paul playing his bagpipes. The guests were treated to entertainment by The Double Vision Band, and a special Irish step dance by Mary and her sisters, Kate and Ellen, was performed.
It was a memorable day for Mary and Drew. The weather was perfect and great people came together – friends and family – to celebrate the wedding of Mary and Drew Owens.
Details: Ceremony at St. Leo Church – Leominster, Massachusetts; Celebrant: Monsignor John Doran; Cantor Judith McManus; Musicians Regie and Olga Pineda; Reception at The Sheraton Four Points Hotel in Leominster; The Double Vision Band; Rob Carlin Photography; Colonial Flowers; Gerardo’s Wedding Cake; and Hairstylist Erin O’Neill Wholey.
Produced, Directed, Filmed and Edited by Don Freda – Cinematography by Don and Debbie Freda of Freda Films.
Music attribution: “All About Your Heart” By Mindy Gledhill. Licensed and used with permission by Triple Scoop Music.com
Capture the event, the people, the fun, the emotion, and the memories for those who may want to relive it, and for those unable to attend.
Wedding videos are priceless for those who could participate and attend, but invaluable for those who could not – friends and relatives or future generations of people who could appreciate the sights, sounds, and emotions of the special day by watching a cinematic presentation of it. We can also produce destination wedding videos as we have recently completed projects in California, Florida, New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
The variety of special event projects we enjoy producing video content for are:
- Weddings – Rehearsals – Engagement Stories
- Anniversaries and Birthdays
- Parties and Celebrations
- Reunions
- Recitals
- Community Fairs and Events
- Non-Profit Events
- Athletic Events
Pricing packages are based on scope of project… please inquire.
You may contact me via email at: don@fredafilms.com or Mobile phone: 978-514-1259.
Clark Garinger on March 30, 2012 at 1:30 pm said:
Freda Films did a fantastic job on our wedding! We absolutely loved the mixing of music, video, and still shots throughout the entire production. Anyone who does not hire Don to do their special event is only robbing themselves of an enjoyable production! Thanks again Don, for the beautiful memories you captured for us to view and appreciate for years to come.
Joyce and Clark Garinger
Just want to tell you that,you did a great job Donnie(Deb too) that was very beautiful. I have seen the bride’s mom somewhere. She looks very familiar..Well done neighbor.