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La Cañada Flintridge Country Club Wedding: Chuck & Deanna

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Their Kisses Are Sweet and Their Pirates are Gnarly…

One does not often associate pirates with weddings, unless the pirate is absconding with the bride. At this particular wedding the groom was blood brother’s with a pirate captain and that pirate had the groom’s back! In fact when a bold guest at the wedding dared to stand during the “speak now of forever hold your peace” section of the ceremony, the Captain shot him dead on site.

But in all seriousness, this was not everyone’s wedding. It was Chuck and Deanna’s wedding. A lot of wedding vendors write their blogs and throw the word “perfection” around day in and day out. I think that what makes a wedding perfect is when it is your wedding. At Chuck and Deanna’s perfect wedding there were pirates, as guests, flower girls, and as entertainment. Thank God for that! Beyond the pirating there was so much excitement to this wedding. The pirates are actually part of The Pirates Charles and during the reception they performed 3 sea shanty’s. There was a second band called The New Admirals that played as well. Chuck is good friends with the lead singer, and together they actually wrote a song for Deanna (it was a surprise). It was an incredibly sweet moment. In fact the song that is used for this highlight film is that very song.

What I will take away from this wedding and this couple is the smiles and the eyes. While editing their film we found countless moments where they would be staring into one another’s eyes and it was always proceeded by a beautiful laugh. Or vice versa. They dig one another… no doubt about it.

{wedding day details}
La Cañada Flintridge Country Club: venue
Alfred Angelo: bride’s dress
Bari Jay: bridesmaids’ dresses
Tuxedos by Mike: men’s tuxedos
Porto’s Bakery: cake
Charmed Scones: favors
Dave’s Greenscapes: gazebo flowers
Johanna Fotographie: photography
Royal Entertainment: dj
The Pirates Charles: pirate band
The New Admirals: band

Nixon Library Wedding: Joe & Maggie

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Maggie and Joe kinda remind me of a motorboat on a tranquil lake. He’s just so calm and grounded and she is such a determined forward looking individual. They met while at Chapman University. Maggie is going on to get her Masters there and is also on staff. Joe is studying to become a lawyer. They both are intelligent and hard working. They seem to be an incredible support system of one another. They need each other and they appreciate each other. Most importantly, they are best friends.

On an incredibly special note, my mom is in the same bunco group as Maggie’s mom Adrienne and they are great friends. Maggie and Joe were supposed to get married in August of this year. But three weeks before the wedding, doctors found a serious brain tumor in Adrienne. So Maggie and Joe postponed the wedding until further notice. This news hit me hard. My mother has had her own battles with less serious brain tumors, so I could relate to the situation. I also had been over to Adrienne’s for bunco myself and just love her. My mother kept me updated about Adrienne’s progress. She also kept me informed of how amazing Maggie was during this difficult time for her family. My mom says she was (and still is) such a source of strength. My mother also commented on the support she saw Joe giving Maggie and the bond she witnessed between them.

It was an incredible experience to be present on this day. A wedding is one of the most important days of our lives, but for Maggie and Joe to be able to have this day with her Mother and Father present gave a much deeper meaning to experience. We can easily forget to be grateful for the little things, but on this day Maggie and Joe did not forget. They knew the blessing that they had. Ian’s father died before our wedding and though our wedding day was an amazing celebration, I know that Ian still felt something missing. Maggie was able to have her mother with her as she put on her dress, as she walked down the aisle, and as she had her first dance with her new husband.

So needless to say, every time I watch Maggie and Joe’s film, I can’t help but be overwhelmed with emotion and attempt, as futile as it may be, to fight back the tears. Maggie and Joe have the most amazing families. This wedding day was truly a beautiful miracle…

{wedding day details}
Agape Planning: wedding planner & coordination
Richard Nixon Library: venue
White House Catering: catering
Dawn @ Jim Kennedy Photographers: photography
Pronovias: bride’s dress
Kelly & Katie: bride’s shoes
Jim Hjelm: bridesmaid’s dresses
Jenny B Floral: flowers
Visions Entertainment: dj

The Avenue Long Branch Wedding: Jonathan & Francine

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Francine was looking for a Jew with ‘flava.’ And when Jon showed up to their first date (an hour late), that’s exactly what she got. Not a couple hours later, it was love at first dance…the Robot dance. Yep, Jon pulled out the big guns with the Robot that first night. Francine and Jon make perfect sense together. They are each other’s best friends and it shows. Francine and Jon are so genuine and just wonderful people. There is so much love and appreciation between the two of them. We were so excited to document their love.

They were our 10.10.10 couple and their day did not disappoint. The weather in Long Branch, NJ could not have been more perfect for their sleek South Beach themed wedding. Francine looked absolutely breathtaking in her Amsale wedding dress. And Jon…well he couldn’t have looked cooler in his Alabaster & Chess custom tuxedo if he tried. Their wedding was a party and everyone knew it. And party down they did. I have never seen a bride and groom get down on the dance floor as much as Jon and Francine. It was amazing and they have some amazing moves. One last thing I have to share, when they had their First Look, Francine said to Jon, “I am so happy this day is finally here.” We couldn’t agree more. Congratulations on your beautiful day and we were ecstatic to be a part of it.

{wedding day details}
Bespoke Affairs: wedding planner & design
Pier Village: ceremony location
Avenue: reception location
The Bungalow: getting ready location
Turn Loose the Art: photography
Amsale: bride’s dress
Alabaster & Chess: groom’s custom tuxedo
Carol’s Bakery (the Cake Boss): cake
Flowerful Events: flowers
DJ Unique: dj
Bespoke Affairs: ceremony & reception paper goods
Ecomplete Design: wedding thumb three, save the dates, website
Hornbill Hill: invites
Party Corner: rentals

The Villa San Juan Capistrano Wedding: Patrick & Nicole

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When they first contacted us, they sent us a link to their wedding website that Patrick had designed. Hands down the best wedding website a couple has ever had. So needless to say that we were super excited to work with Nicole and Patrick. And when we met them, they did not disappoint. They are awesome. They are best friends and truly in love with each other.

Their wedding day could not have been more perfect. It had rained all week but on the day of the wedding the clouds parted and the sun revealed the most perfect light you have EVER seen. As Nicole got ready she was surrounded by her closest family and friends and tons of laughter! The wedding ceremony was held at St. Catherine of Sienna which is a perfect little church perched up on the hills of Laguna Beach. (Again, the amazing light pouring through the windows…) The reception was at The Villa in San Juan Capistrano. Let me tell you. This has got to be one of my favorite venues in all of Southern California. (A huge thanks to Michelle over at The Villa for all her amazingness!) And Nicole and Patrick’s guests did not waste any time getting onto that dance floor. Some of the best dancing we’ve seen yet!

I must share one more thing… While editing their highlight film, I stumble upon one of my favorite moments in a mother-son dance. While Patrick was dancing with his mother, our cameras caught her telling her son, “You have a good life ahead of you…” So with that, we wish Patrick and Nicole a very, very good and happy life! Thanks for letting us be a part of your special day!

{wedding day details}
St. Catherine of Sienna: ceremony
The Villa: reception
Julie Harmsen Photography: photography
Floral Occasions: flowers
Ramos House Cafe: catering
It’s All About The Cake: cake
Modern Trousseu: bride’s dress
Steve Madden: bride’s shoes
Amsale: bridesmaids’ dresses
Wendy Mink: bridesmaids’ jewlery
J. Crew: men’s suits

Oak Ridge Hotel: Matthew & Tamera

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Our first wedding in Minnesota. If they can all be this fun then we cannot wait for our next one. Matt is actually cousin’s with one of our past grooms, Jamison Haase. When Tamera saw Jackie and Jamison’s film she called us up in hopes that we would travel, and we do!

We got there two days before the wedding and shot the interviews with Matt and Tamera the day prior to the wedding. Listening to their story was amazing. We knew right then and there that this was going to be a great couple. There is nothing better than filming a wedding when you want to cheer for the couple as the officiant pronounces them man and wife. If I had to pick a word to describe their relationship I would choose strong. You can feel the depth of their relationship when you see them together. You can see a long and happy life flash before your eyes when you look at them.

The day of the wedding both Matt and Tamera had the perfect amount of giddiness. I advise all brides and grooms to take note! (Did you see Matt’s ‘happy married dance’ in the highlight?) Tamera and Matt were surrounded by around 255 of their friends and family…yes 255 people. It was overwhelming to see how many people were there to support their union. I am certain that Tamera has never looked more beautiful than she did on her wedding day. Every eye was on Tamera when she was in the room. And Matt…well just look at how handsome he is! The whole wedding was about the personal touch. The arbor that Matt and Tamera were married under was designed and constructed by Matt’s father. The mints at everyone’s table at the reception were recipes from all the grandmothers. The cobbler that was served for dessert (instead of cake) was a family recipe. And might I add…delicious! We are so thrilled for Tamera and Matt! Enjoy their story!

{wedding day details}
Oak Ridge Hotel: venue
Saison Blanche Couture: bride’s dress
Coloriffics: bride’s shoes
Hannah Rae: earrings
Ambatana Threads: bride’s clutch
David’s Bridal: bridesmaids’ dresses
Festivities: flowers
Mud Dogs: cover band
Harley Haase: arbor

NYC Capitale Wedding: Matt & Tracy

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You might remember Tracy and Matt’s Love Story that was posted a couple months back. They told the story of how they met, what they loved about each other, and remarked how they couldn’t wait to see the entire wedding day come together…

Classic. Elegant. Timeless. These are the three words that I use to describe Tracy and Matthew’s wedding day. No detail was overlooked. With the combination of Tracy (an interior designer), Matt (an artist who did all the graphic design work for the wedding) and Adrienne (wedding coordinator extraordinaire with Bespoke Affairs), the wedding was a guaranteed home run for design. The whole wedding was classic 1930s New York and made Ian and I miss our times living there. Everything was impeccable. From the cake, to the dress, to the venue, to Tracy and Matt’s Foxtrot… Elegance personified. I could go on and on about this wedding, but the video speaks for itself. Enjoy!

{wedding day details}
Capitale: venue
Tracy Taylor Ward Design with Bespoke Affairs: event design and planning
Scott Andrew Studio: photography
Ron Ben Israel: cake
DM Hair: hair
Sally Duvall: make up
Expressway Music: dj
Andrew Pascoe: flowers
Paper with Benefits: graphic design
Monique Lhuillier: bride’s dress
Chanel: bride’s shoes
Vera Wang: bridesmaids’ dresses

Santa Barbara Canary Hotel Wedding: Mark & Kori

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The word of the day was comfortable. Everything felt comfortable about this day. Kori was very comfortable as she got ready, surrounded by all her bridesmaids. Mark was very comfortable watching the final game of the World Cup with all of his groomsmen. They both didn’t seem stressed or nervous in the slightest. Kori + Mark have been friends for years when they realized that the partner in life that they were searching for was right in front of them. So why would this day be anything but comforting to them.

They got married in beautiful Santa Barbara overlooking the Pacific Ocean. And after quite a gloomy morning, the marine layer appropriately burned off just as we went off to take some photos. Their reception took place on the rooftop of the Canary Hotel overlooking downtown Santa Barbara while the sun politely set and gave us some amazing back lighting to work with. Kori, Mark, and their guests really know how to dance! Everyone there was so happy to be at the party with them and showed their support with their dance moves!

{wedding day details}
Santa Barbara City College: ceremony
Canary Hotel: reception
Mori Lee: dress
JS Boutique: bridesmaids dresses
Volcum: groom’s attire
Vans: groom’s shoes
White House Florists: flowers
Bella Dolce Bakery: cake

Kalispell Diamond B Wedding: Trevor & Kaelyn

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Megan usually writes the posts for our weddings, but since she is the bride’s sister and was the matron of honor for this wedding, the task falls to me. For obvious reasons, this day was more meaningful than most for us. I’ve known Kaelyn for years and I am positive that I have never seen her more happy or more beautiful than she was that day. There was a glow in her eyes and a smile always on her lips. The weather had been rather dreary leading up to the wedding, but on the day it was perfect. The mountains in the background popped and the grass seemed more vibrant than usual. The pace of life in Montana is a little slower than California, and that helped us all appreciate the day and the moment that much more.

Megan’s family is a very tight group that loves to love. On this day they all came out to celebrate Kaelyn’s love and add to it. It was the perfect place, the perfect time, and the perfect group of loved ones. At first it felt like a challenge to shoot the wedding without my partner, but by the end of the day I felt blessed to have been able to capture this experience. So I would just like to thank Kaelyn and her family, my family, for letting me be witness to the kind of love that we all aspire to feel.

{wedding day details}

Diamond B Weddings: venue

John’s Angels Catering: catering + cake

Northwest Party Rentals: rentals
Frontier Florist: flowers
Lindsey Jane: photography
Eden Bridals : bride’s dress
Ariat: bride’s boots
David’s Bridal: bridesmaids dresses
The Gap: bridesmaids shoes

Santa Margarita Ranch Wedding: Jamison & Jackie

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We didn’t meet Jackie + Jamison in person until we filmed their interviews in April. Right away when I met them, I could tell that they had the kind of love for one another that only seemed possible in stories. There always seemed to be a smile waiting to burst out because they could not contain their feelings for one another any longer. They are two of the most genuine, kind, lovable, in the moment people you will ever meet. When we filmed their interviews, both of them had me crying. Their stories they told were so moving. But more than that, what really got me was how appreciative they were. They knew how lucky they were and to see them bask in that love was overwhelming. I said to Jackie at the end of her interview that it’s people like her who teach me how to love better. By witnessing Jackie and Jamison’s love for each other, I’m reminded of how important it is to appreciate a “world stopping” love. Every moment of every day. Ian and I both feel lucky and honored to document their love.

The wedding day was filled with energy and excitement from the moment it started. There was a feeling in the air that made you want to dance. There is no other way to explain it. Every moment of this day felt like a moment frozen in time. It was just…awe inspiring. We wish that we had three more cameras there to capture it all. Every detail was perfect. Santa Margarita Ranch is such a cool location. (Had I known about this 4 years ago, this is where I would have chosen to get married.) Jackie was a vision of perfection in her heart stopping San Patrick Dress. Jamison could not have looked more handsome in his gorgeous suit. The icing on the cake…was the cake. Jackie + Jamison call each other ‘Moo’…wait until you see that cake…

Honestly I could go on and on about them. But instead I will cease my typing and let you enjoy their wedding highlight film. Without further ado….Jackie + Jamison!

{wedding day details}

Santa Margarita Ranch: venue

Adornments: coordination & flowers

Rhonda Johnson: hair & make up

Allyson Magda: photography

The Cakery: cake

Joe LaBarbera: dj

San Patrick: bride’s dress

J.crew: bridesmaids’ dresses

Nina: bride’s shoes

The Bell Tower Bakersfield Wedding: Adrianna & John

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I love that John & Adrianna’s film is premiering on the blog right after Thanksgiving. At a time of year when the word “thankful” is in all our minds, that word popped into my mind several times while watching the footage from their day. You would have to be blind to not notice the gratitude that John & Adrianna have for each other and how thankful they are to have each other as a partner. You can see it in every tear and every smile. You can see it how they rush to kiss each other after being pronounced husband and wife. You can see it in the way John kisses Adrianna on the nose and how Adrianna hugs John. Thank you for letting us capture this thankfulness John and Adrianna. You two truly are special people and have a very special relationship.