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Watch a real wedding film we captured at The Howie Mansion. Every frame tells a story of love, elegance, and the timeless grandeur of one of Michigan's most storied estates.
The Howie Mansion

The Founder
The Howie Mansion is the kind of venue that stops you in your tracks the first time you pull up. The columned portico, the sprawling lawn, the way the light wraps around the building in the late afternoon — it feels like stepping onto a film set, except it's real. And that's exactly what makes it extraordinary to shoot.
I started Jaymes Media in 2021 with a simple conviction: your wedding film should make you feel something profound every single time you press play. Based in Metro Detroit, I've filmed over 77 weddings across Michigan — and The Howie Mansion holds a special place in that journey. The neoclassical architecture gives every wide shot a sense of grandeur, the grounds offer endless variety for intimate moments, and the ballroom has the kind of natural light that makes a colorist's job easy. It's a venue that rewards a cinematic eye.
When I'm not behind the camera, you'll find me with a good cup of coffee, staying active, or dreaming up my next creative project.
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Weddings
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The Venue
Nestled in the heart of Michigan, The Howie Mansion is a neoclassical estate that blends architectural grandeur with intimate warmth. Its columned portico, sprawling grounds, and golden interior light make it one of the most cinematic wedding venues in the state — a place where every frame feels like it was designed for film.
The Howie Mansion's columned facade, grand staircase, and elegant interior spaces provide the kind of architectural framing that most venues simply can't offer. Every angle has depth, every doorway creates a natural frame, and the symmetry of the design gives wide shots a cinematic quality that feels intentional — because the building was designed to be beautiful. For a filmmaker, it means less work finding the shot and more time perfecting it.
The Howie Mansion isn't just a building — it's an estate. The manicured lawns, mature trees, and open grounds mean your wedding film has visual variety that keeps viewers engaged. A first look on the portico, portraits under the tree canopy, a ceremony on the lawn, cocktail hour spilling across the grounds — each scene has its own character, which gives us the footage to create a film that feels like a short feature, not a slideshow.
The way afternoon light moves through The Howie Mansion is something you have to see to believe. It pours through the tall windows, wraps around the columns, and catches the lawn in that golden glow that makes everything look like a painting. As a filmmaker, I plan around this light. It's the difference between a nice shot and a frame that makes you catch your breath. The Howie Mansion delivers that light consistently.
What makes The Howie Mansion special is the balance between intimacy and grandeur. It's not a convention center — it's a home. Your guests feel close, the energy stays concentrated, and the emotion carries. But the architecture and grounds give it a scale that reads as cinematic on camera. That combination is rare, and it's why couples who care about how their day will look on film keep choosing this venue.
Kind Words
"Myron was amazing to work with on my wedding day and beforehand. He understood what I wanted in a wedding video and captured the most beautiful parts of our day that we will cherish forever."
Amelia & Patrick
Investment
Packages start at $4,497 for 8 hours
Our signature wedding film package — full-day cinematic coverage with a team of two videographers.
Our most popular collection — elevated coverage with a three-person crew and same-day edit preview.
Intimate, cinematic coverage for couples celebrating on their own terms. Destination-ready.
Every wedding is its own story — and sometimes it doesn't fit neatly into a package. If you have something specific in mind, reach out and we'll build something just for you.
Common Questions
Everything you need to know about hiring a wedding videographer for your Howie Mansion wedding.