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Edwin S. Sent on 11/15/2020Not just a video but an experience!
We could go on and on about how incredibly talented of videographers Connor and Alix are. If you have stumbled upon their work, you already know this as the videos on their website will tug at your heart strings. What we’d like to highlight is everything that is NOT seen in the videos.
Although initially strangers, our first conversation with Connor and Alix felt like reconnecting with lifelong friends. They stood out amongst other videographers as they were responsive, professional, and by far the most genuinely interested in both of us as a couple, not just a client.
We had a very short timeline due to canceling our wedding in Iowa and deciding to elope in Glacier National Park. Throughout this entire process, Connor and Alix helped to setup our timeline, provided location advice, contacted their connections in the area for vendor recommendations, and pointed out permit requirements, which made this process far less stressful. They worked seamlessly with our photographer throughout the planning process and during the wedding day. Everyone seemed so comfortable with each other, it was almost like we had known each other for years.
As if COVID wasn’t enough to deal with, wildfires began to rage on the West coast causing poor air quality and visibility days before our ceremony. Connor and Alix scouted our location in the days prior to our ceremony helping us to deciding the exact timing, driving route, etc. The amount of knowledge they had regarding lighting, sunset/sunrise, air quality, and specifically in the mountains was extraordinary. Had it not been for them scouting the location (a few hours drive), we wouldn’t have had such a perfect ceremony captured at the perfect time.
Most important of all, we feel forever grateful for having had Connor and Alix film our elopement. There are many good and capable videographers out there, however, Connor and Alix have all of the intangible aspects that many others do not. They are an authentic couple with so much talent and insight, but it is their genuine interest in working towards you having a special wedding day that shines through their work. It was things like them going out of their way to scout our location when they weren’t obligated to, or them reaching out with a phone call a few days prior to make sure we felt comfortable about our timeline, or them getting to know us and our music preferences to best represent us, or them thinking to leave us alone for a few minutes after our ceremony to have a special moment, just the two of us, without cameras (this was something we hadn’t even thought about or planned for, but it was so meaningful and truly showed that, for them, it wasn’t just about getting great video the entire day, it was about us).
Having it all captured on film in such an organic and natural way allows us to relive our big day and all of the meaningful little moments that both were and weren’t captured on camera! It is something that we will cherish forever and we hope that, for your sake, you make the decision to have that opportunity as well by booking Connor and Alix.Acts of Adventure's reply:
Edwin, you and Shelby are such amazing and thoughtful people, and we are absolutely ecstatic about this review! Thank you so much for your kind words! It means a lot to us that you remember and appreciate all of the little details that go into making an elopement a success - not just the final product of your video, but your whole day. We truly try to play a part in making your elopement day unforgettable, which in turn makes your video even more timeless. It is our hope that we get to film more elopements just like yours! Thanks again for trusting us, both in the planning and the filming of your elopement, and thanks for such a glowing review! We wish you two nothing but happiness in the years to come. :-) -
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Kaylee Sent on 01/16/2021More than just Videographers - helped plan our WHOLE elopement!
Alix and Connor were easily some of the best people we could have picked for our elopement to Colorado. We didn’t know exactly what we wanted for our elopement, but they assisted us every step of the way. They helped us find an amazing location, both in Manitou Springs and in Garden of the Gods. They also assisted us in making sure we were allowed to have cameras everywhere that we went ahead of time, and reached out to vendors to ensure a very smooth day. They were also extremely easy to work with the day of, and were very supportive and helpful whenever they needed to be. Not to mention the fact that they’re really cool people and fun to hang out with haha.
The video they put together for us was so amazing. I don’t think we could have found anyone who could have made such a perfect elopement video for us. They got all of the big moments on video, as well as all of the fun ones. It captured our personalities so well, as well as the events of the entire day. We basically gave them full creative liberties and they blew us away!
I would HIGHLY recommend that if you’re looking to elope in Colorado and need a videographer to reach out to them. I can honestly say that without them, we would have been lost in planning everything and everything would have been a lot more stressful. Also, if you’re lucky you might run into them after the wedding hiking/biking through the various trails nearby Colorado Springs!Acts of Adventure's reply:
Thank you so much Kaylee and Cody!! Seriously, we are so glad you two trusted us to help plan your day and create a totally unique elopement film. The whole process was so fun for us. We were stoked that you loved the idea of Manitou Springs and Garden of the Gods, we loved following you through all of your elopement day activities, and we enjoyed crafting your film in the editing process. We grew up doing all of those activities, so seeing you enjoy them on your wedding day was so heartwarming and meaningful to us. Working with you two was one of the top highlights of our year for sure! We wish you both the happiest life together, and don't be strangers if you find yourselves back in Colorado. 😊 -
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Amanda G. Sent on 12/21/2020You're so appreciated.
I wish that I could put into words how much we loved working with Alix and Connor but truthfully, I would then be writing a novel and I know that nobody has time to read that. In all seriousness, Alix and Connor went above and beyond in their production of our wedding video. Our video captured every tender moment, and truthfully the total vibe of our big day! From the little moments, the winks, silly dance moves and overall feeling of our day was brought to life. Truly, in our eyes it is perfection. While Alix and Connor are true artists, their kind souls is truly the icing on top of the cake. They made us feel so incredibly comfortable in front of the camera and they worked diligently to capture every single priceless moment of the best day of our lives. When we originally met with Connor and Alix, we requested a video that was emotional but upbeat. We wanted to relive those tender moments, while being able to laugh and smile at the same time. Y'all... they delivered. There are so many little elements that they included that we overlooked or didn't intentionally do, that we now can cherish for the rest of our lives. I cannot wait to share this video with our future generations. Our grandchildren will hear the stories of having a wedding during a pandemic but more than that, how cool their grandparents were in the year 2020.
Bottom line - we recommend Connor and Alix to anyone who wants to have the absolute best wedding video ever. Acts of Adventure, thank you for bringing our wedding vision to life. Thank you for capturing every tender moment and more than that, thank you for being two of the kindest individuals in the wedding industry.
You're so appreciated!
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Jaylee L. Sent on 08/17/2020Great People, Amazing Videographers
We can't say enough good things about Alix and Connor. I knew I found my videographer when I watched a wedding video they captured, and I cried my eyes out over complete strangers. We love that they took the time to get to know us as a couple, what was important to us about our wedding, and what we wanted in our video. They are such down to earth people, and we felt so comfortable. Our video was beyond anything we could have dreamed, and it felt so authentically us. We can't thank Alix and Connor enough for the amazing job they did capturing our day. They are so talented! Their work is worth beyond more than the investment. I also HIGHLY recommend adding the teaser trailer video to your package. It was so fun, and we loved having something to share quickly since our family and friends weren't there to see it in personActs of Adventure's reply:
THANK YOU Jaylee!! This means so much to us! Your elopement in RMNP was such an amazing experience, and we're so glad you trusted us to tell your story :-) -
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Nick W. Sent on 11/29/2020Hiring them is the easiest wedding/elopement decision you'll make
Alix and Connor were a true blessing, especially when we found out we had to postpone our wedding due to COVID. When we told them we felt we needed to postpone our wedding and wanted to do an elopement instead they didn’t seem fazed, while we were totally overwhelmed. We likely wouldn’t have been able to have such a special elopement day without them. From first meeting them on Zoom to months after our elopement, they have been quick to respond and check in, and have such a calming quality to them which was so important. When we finally met them in person it was like hanging out with old friends, they are so easy to be around. They were a huge part of our planning process and when we threw out multiple ideas that didn’t seem to make any sense, they were able to piece them together into a beautiful schedule that fit us perfectly. We also had a few places for the elopement location in mind, and they graciously scouted all of them and informed us on all restrictions, licensing, and drone regulations that were involved in each location. We eventually chose an alpine lake above 10,000 feet in Southern CO and they checked it out and let us know the conditions of the area (such as snow, an impassable road, and an icy lake). A big part of our elopement was wanting to do it at sunrise. If you have never been to CO, the sun rises EARLY and the mountain mornings are COLD. I mean, really cold. They were willing to meet us at the trailhead at 4 AM, and then hike up to the lake in the cold darkness. They were an absolute joy to be around the whole day and kept us laughing and on schedule. During all of this they were also very conscientious about COVID which we greatly appreciated as we had been very careful as well.
Since we were planning to have a wedding with our family and friends but had to postpone, we were still able to share our special day with everyone through our video. Connor and Alix were able to capture the perfect moments that made our loved ones still feel included in our special day even though no one else was in attendance. Everyone loved our video and we got so many compliments from our people as well as strangers that had also seen our video. The video we received came sooner than anticipated, and we literally cry every time we watch it (seriously, it’s so good). The emotions and special moments they captured are so important to us, and we know this video will beat the test of time, and be something we will cherish forever. From the first moment we met them, we made it clear that we wanted our dog, Lily to be the star of the show. Not only did they shower Lily with love, but they also made a short montage of just Lily. They heard our ideas and went above and beyond (yet again!!) and the video of Lily is something we will hold close, especially as she is getting older.
If you want videographers that truly care about you as people, who take the time to get to know you, who are educated filmmakers, will go above and beyond for you on your special day, and who are just a ton of fun to be around, you need to book Acts of Adventure for your elopement or wedding! And we will always recommend them to anyone and everyone we know. Hiring them will be the best and easiest choice you make during wedding planning, and you will not regret it one bit!
Acts of Adventure's reply:
Nick, you and Kelly are the greatest! We can't imagine a more perfect elopement than yours, and we're so thankful that we got to be a part of it. It's one of our absolute favorite memories of 2020! And we're very glad that we could create a video not only for you to cherish, but also for you to be able to bring your families into your elopement story as well. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for writing such an extensive and thoughtful review. We can't wait to film your upcoming wedding as well! -
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Alexandra Sent on 01/02/2020We will cherish our video forever!
You know you’ve found your videographer when you can’t stop watching strangers’ wedding videos and crying uncontrollably. Watch some of Alix and Connor’s beautiful videos and you’ll see what I mean. Pull. Out. The. Tissues.
Alix and Connor are artists. I truly feel that they captured the raw essence of the relationship my husband and I share. It’s one of silliness and laughter, but also tenderness and raw, unadulterated love. We laugh and cry a lot (sometimes at the same time), we believe friendships and family must come before all else, and we think life is meant to be a little bit messy, but that in the mess comes beauty. We are so grateful to have this video to memorialize our vows, the speeches, the sights, sounds and emotions of our wedding day.
If you are on the fence about doing a video because you don’t know if you have it in the budget, my recommendation is find the room. The still photos will sit on your fridge, walls and desk for years to come, but only a video can transport you back to that day time and again. I know we had debated with this decision ourselves, as well as a couple of our friends who have also recently gotten married. For those friends who decided not to have a videographer, I’ve heard from most that it’s the one thing the regret not doing.Acts of Adventure's reply:
Alex! Thanks so much for the amazing review! We had such a fun time filming and editing your wedding video. You two are truly a special couple, and we can't wait to see where your marriage takes you. Wherever it does, please don't be strangers! We hope to see you and Brian again.
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Lauren Sent on 12/30/2019
If I could give 10 out of 5 stars, I would without a blink.
If I could give 10 out of 5 stars for Alix and Connor, I would without a blink. I cannot overstate how amazing they are to work with, and how exceptionally talented Alix is as a filmmaker. I did a master's in documentary film several years ago, and have always had a discerning taste for wedding videography - I was almost ready to give up on this component of the day until I found their website. I knew from the second I read their bio and watched a few of their films that they were the perfect option for us, and even then, they exceeded expectations.
Alix was the most buttoned-up, prompt and helpful vendor we hired for our wedding day. The amount of care she put into getting to know who we are as a couple shows in every single frame of the film and teaser she made for us. Together with Connor, she asked all of the right questions (down to what kind of music we like so the film could reflect this), was on time for every event, was extremely thorough in her email communication and on top of it all, she is a mountain lover at heart who has the quiet, supportive energy you crave as a bride on your wedding day.
We've watched the short and long films, and the raw footage she gifted us, so many times - yet each time, we find something new we love.
I truly think these two are on the cusp of being industry-best and feel so lucky to have found them on their journey to the top!Acts of Adventure's reply:
Lauren, we simply cannot thank you enough for such an amazing review! We LOVED filming your wedding. We are so glad that you entrusted us to document your story. You and Jason are such fun and inspiring people, and we sincerely hope our paths cross again!
- Alix and Connor -
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Jacob A. Sent on 08/07/2019
The best money you will spend on your wedding!
We happened to find Acts of Adventure while searching for our wedding videographer by fate...on their website it states:
"If you scrolled this far, it's probably because...You're the type of person that will choose experiences over things any day. You'd rather spend your paycheck on a ski lift ticket than on a fancy dinner. You're obsessed with the outdoors. Your perfect date involves hiking up a mountain and then over-indulging on pizza afterward. You're in a perpetual state of wanderlust. You dream of spending a year or two (or ten) traveling the world.
YOU VALUE STORYTELLING."
We could not possibly have aligned better. Alix and Connor were both incredible to work with. Their passion for their craft shows in all of their work. The attention to detail was apparent in every conversation. They really took the time to get to know us as a couple, and our back story of how we fell in love. We were blown away by the final wedding video. It captured the day perfectly, and conveyed all the emotions we felt. We cannot recommend them enough. This was hands down the best money spent on our wedding!Acts of Adventure's reply:
Jacob and Anne Marie, THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts for the wonderfully kind review and for the privilege of shooting your wedding! We will always remember your special day. Between all of your travels and adventures, please don't be strangers! :-)
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Christina Sent on 12/29/2018Just amazing!
Wow! Where to begin.. Alix was absolutely amazing and extremely attentive. I first contacted Alix several months before our wedding, like super early on and from that same day, Alix responded quickly and provided me with all the information I needed. Being from Florida, I was extremely nervous on who I would hire to capture my wedding day but I knew Alix would be the perfect fit. Fast forward to a month before my wedding. Alix would constantly check up on me and the wedding process. Alix wanted to make sure everything would be perfect the day of and video chatted my (now husband) and I to finalize all details. Alix was all ears. The day of my wedding, Alix was on time and started her thang! I’ve never felt so comfortable (I’m a little awkward and camera shy). Alix and Connor were AMAZING!! All of our wedding guest complimented how great they were. Our wedding video turned out better than I could ever imagine. Alix and Connor, I want to thank you for making our memories last a life time. You both ROCK!Acts of Adventure's reply:
Thank you so much for your kind words and for trusting us to capture your wedding day, Christina! We are so thrilled to hear that you both enjoyed working with us and that you loved the final videos. It was an honor to get to know you as well as your closest friends and family. Thank you for letting us tell your story! -
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Sam K. Sent on 10/29/2018
Amazing, every couple needs a video like this !
Working with Alix was great, easy communication, open to suggestion in regards to the style of the video and a fairly quick edit, we received our video in a little less than a month after the wedding.
This video is one of my favorite things we decided to do. At first I was on the fence about booking a videographer, in the early stages of wedding planning with budgeting it can be one of the first things you cut.... but I’m so glad we didn’t! I feel like I am able to relive parts of the best day of my life and a video catches the authentic energy you just can’t with photography alone. Every couple needs a video like this, you won’t regret it.
https://vimeo.com/297414851Acts of Adventure's reply:
Thank you Sam! It means so much that you and Joel love your video so much and that you had a great experience as a client. I'm so grateful that I got to know you guys and be part of your wedding day! -
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Jodie Sent on 11/27/2018Alix Bruson Films was the best decision we made for our Wedding!
We can’t thank Alix Bruson Films enough for the beautiful wedding video they created for us. When I first called Alix we talked through what I wanted out of our wedding video, I talked through with her about how I wanted it to show love, family and friendship. I also told her how my parents have passed away and that I was writing a letter to them in lieu of a program and that I would like that featured, she sat quiet for a moment then had the beautiful idea of using old family video in our wedding video. I was so excited I hung up the phone and called my fiancé and said we have to hire this girl. Not only are Alix and Connor incredibly comfortable to be around, they are both incredibly kind, thoughtful and an amazing talent. When Alix sent us our video we were speechless and just sat and cried watching how beautifully and thoughtfully she had put it all together. This is something we will treasure for our entire lives. Thank you is simply not sufficient, but thank you Alix Bruson Films for capturing our day more beautifully than we ever imagined, thank you for your incredible creative mind and for capturing the love we are so lucky to have not only together, but from those who surrounded us and those who raised me. If you are looking for a videographer hire Alix Bruson Films, I promise you will not regret it!
Ryan and Jodie SimsActs of Adventure's reply:
Thank you so much Jodie and Ryan! We are forever changed by your story. It was a privilege to tell it and we are so happy that you're in love with your video! -
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Brittany G. Sent on 11/02/2018So in love with our video
My husband, Michael and I are from Michigan and had a destination wedding in Estes Park Colorado. I felt so lucky to have had such an amazing couple capture our day. Our wedding day was our first time meeting Alix and Connor and they never felt like strangers. Each time I watch our video I get all the feels of the best day of my life all over again and I cherish that sooo much! And it’s all thanks to Alix and Connor! Have them capture your day, you’ll be so happy you did!Acts of Adventure's reply:
Thank you so much Brittany! We definitely felt like we knew you and Michael for years and feel so blessed to be the ones that you chose to capture your wedding video! We wish you guys the best and will never forget your wedding day :) -
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