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Langham Huntington Wedding: Ethan & Lily

Weddings

Lily was studying in snowy upstate New York at Hamilton College. Ethan was also in some snow. But Ethan was all the way in Boulder, CO getting his undergrad. At this point Lily and Ethan had not met. After both of them had gone through some relationship troubles they both decided they needed a change of scenery. As fate would have it they individually chose Tokyo as their next destination. They enrolled in the same study abroad program. Lily and Ethan finally met in remote Hakone. Outside a 7-11 on a park bench was where Lily and Ethan became enamored with one another. They needed a change of scenery and found each other on the other side of the world. If this isn’t fate, I don’t know what is.

Their wedding day went off without a hitch. A huge shout out to an amazing team of vendors who made it happen. Kelley and her team at Picture Perfect Events could not have been more amazing!

{wedding day details}
The Langham Huntington in Pasadena: wedding venue
Picture Perfect Events: wedding planner
Bonnie Tsang: photographer
DJ Orbit: dj
Fleuretica: florist
G2 Audio & Lighting: lighting
Theresa Huang: hair & makeup

Pasadena Museum of California Art Wedding: Arron & Meagan

Weddings

One of the hardest things for a Bride and Groom to do on a their wedding day is to speak eloquently to their guests, and even each other. It is a whirlwind day, full of a lifetimes worth of anticipation. They have seen movies and heard songs and watched relatives and friends go through the ritual, only adding more pressure to their own special day. And when the day finally arrives they can very easily succumb to the thought that they do not have something to say that would be worthy of this momentous day. But there is a secret to speaking with gravity and meaning on your wedding day. The secret is the truth. Tell the truth. Dig deep down within yourselves and say something that you believe, something that you feel is an emotional truth. Meagan and Arron did just that. They put words to their emotions throughout the day. They expressed themselves and noted how they felt and they allowed us to capture that. It certainly does make our job easier, but it also makes the day more potent for those experiencing this powerful moment. This idea of putting words to feelings culminated at the end of the evening with Arron’s thank you speech. It started, as most speeches do, with a few thanks yous. At that point Arron took the opportunity to say something to Meagan, in front of all his guests, that he has probably said to her countless times before. Yet, these simple and honest truths came flowing from him with such sincerity, that no one listening could help the tears from welling in the corners of their eyes. Sure, we’ve all hear I love you before and will probably hear it another million times before we die… but this is his wedding day. This is her wedding day. There is only one wedding day, and Arron took that day and used it to its fullest glory and splendor. He told her he loved her… and he meant it. It was a beautiful moment. They are a beautiful couple, and it was a delight to film their day and to capture their experience for them. We are so excited for Meagan, our old friend from college and our new friend Arron.

{wedding day details}
United Methodist Church of Pasadena: ceremony venue
Pasadena Museum of California Art: reception venue
Just Chic Events: wedding coordinator
Love Me Sailor: photographer
Paloma Blanca: bride’s dress
Christian Louboutin: bride’s shoes
Next: groom’s tux
Dream House Productions: dj
The Little Branch: floral design
Takes the Cake: cake

Published on Grey Likes Weddings: Jayme & Mitchell

Published

Giddy. I think the proper word is giddy. When I saw that Jayme & Mitchell’s Backyard Wedding was published over on Grey Likes Weddings…I was giddy. And the title was what made me giddy. “Why a Videographer Should Be On Your Must Have List.” Because I totally believe this, and not just because I love making wedding films. But because Ian and I did not get a wedding film. At the time we got married the wedding videography market had nothing that was artistically where we wanted it to be. There were no “films” yet. But NOW THERE ARE! And like Grey said, a lot of couples are moving videography off the “wish list” and onto the “must list.” My favorite line you ask? “Scrap the lobster! We’re going for the videographer!”

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Cambria Pines Lodge Wedding: Gabby & Phil

Weddings

A while back Phil worked in a real estate office. This office had plans of hiring someone and so they had been interviewing people. One day a gorgeous woman walked into the office to interview for the position. Phil caught a glance of her…his heart skipping a beat and time standing still. After the interview ended and the gorgeous woman left, Phil when into his boss’s office. He told his boss (who was also his friend), “You have to hire that woman. She’s the one.” And Phil didn’t mean that she was the one for the job, she was the one for him. He knew it. Phil’s boss kindly obliged and Gabby got the job. And that brings us to their wedding day…

Right now I could talk about my favorite center pieces I have ever seen: vintage, antique items from Gabby & Phil’s own home. I could talk about the most amazing ‘guest book’ I have ever seen: an old door. I could talk about the coolest Best Man: their bulldog Brutus. I could talk about the perfect venues that seemed to have been created for Gabby & Phil…but I won’t. Instead I’m going to focus on the most amazing part of the day. Gabby & Phil’s love. One of Phil’s good friends officiated Gabby and Phil’s wedding. Having someone with such an intimate knowledge and relationship added a level of depth to his words that we have seldom encountered. Just as Gabby and Phil were preparing to say their vows, Ken used a phrase in describing marriage that I think is very a pro po for Phil and Gabby. He referred to marriage as the union of two hearts. As Ian and I stood there and were witnesses to this union I could not help but think, it is not actually a union of two hearts for Phil and Gabby, it is a reunion. Two parts coming back together to once again be whole. When two people are so inextricably bound together, there is an electricity in the air. It makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up and tears pool at the corner of your eyes. We had only spoken with Phil and Gabby once prior to their wedding and yet we sat and filmed them as if they were long time friends. True love is an idea that seems to have only been fashioned for novels and films, but I am here to tell you that it is real, and these two souls have it.

{wedding day details}
Cambria Pines Lodge: ceremony venue
Robin’s Restaurant: reception venue
Molly Watson: photography
Marisa: bride’s dress
Cambria Nursery & Florist: flowers
Q Morrow & Joboom: band
Linn’s Pies: pie
The Woodlands: highlight film song

Backyard Bakersfield Wedding: Mitchell & Jayme

Photography, Photos, Weddings

Their wedding day could not have been more perfect. Leslie, Jayme’s mom, worked tirelessly on the effortless design of the event which was held on the front lawns of a private property. It added a perfect personal touch and that carried on through the entire wedding. Another personal touch? Brad, Jayme’s father, married Jayme and Mitchell. It was so overwhelming to witness what could be considered the ultimate ‘blessing’ that a father could have on his daughter’s marriage. As for Jayme and Mitchell on the day, they could not have looked more gorgeous. I’m not kidding. Just so freakin’ gorgeous. But more than that, it was amazing to see these two as a unit. When Jayme and Mitchell saw each other for the first look, they came alive! They are a perfect example of the sum is greater than the parts. These two sparkle when they are together.

On a personal note, this was the first wedding that Ian and I did both the photography & videography. I photographed the wedding (with help from Hailey Golich) and Ian filmed the wedding (with help from John Williford). We have a lot of experience filming weddings, but just started photographing them. So I must thank Jayme and Mitchell for allowing me to photograph their wedding. They put their trust and faith in me and that means the world to me. Congrats you two! We love you!!!

To see Jayme + Mitchell’s engagement photos, click HERE.

{wedding day details}
Couture Motion: photography & videography
Romona Keveza: bride’s dress
Ana Elyse: bridesmaids’ dresses
Mr. Tuxedo: guy’s suits
Spill the Wine: dj
Shades of Gray: band
Walker Lewis: rentals
Mossman’s: catering
Moo Creamery: dessert bar & cake
Kim Kranyak, Yvonne Cason, Leslie DeWitt: flowers

A Love Story: kelly + brent

Love Stories, Short Films

Hi Everyone! We are BACK!! I know it has been forever since we posted a film for you to watch and we apologize. We (luckily) had a some down time since wedding season ended for us last December. We have been editing non stop on last year’s weddings during that time. And now that wedding season is in full swing again we will have many weddings that will be posted soon.

But before we get into the weddings, we are going to share with you our first Love Story for the year. Meet Kelly + Brent. These two are just awesome. Kelly + Brent decided to document their story for a very special reason. Kelly is from England and a lot of her family will not be able to make it across the pond to experience her wedding. Kelly + Brent wanted to make sure that her family could see the love that they had for each other, so they decided on the Love Story. For the record, I am sooooo glad they chose the Love Story because they have so many amazing stories. It was hard to edit them down because they are so elaborate and wonderful (thus the 16 minute film). Kelly + Brent are so perfectly paired. We had a wonderful day hanging out with them and cannot wait for their wedding later in June in Burbank, CA. This film is a long one, so give it time to load before you start watching. Enjoy their story!

And while you’re at it, don’t you want to watch Kelly & Brent’s wedding highlight film?

Published on Brides.com

Published

We were beyond surprised to see this feature over on Brides.com. I mean…BRIDES.COM!!! Ian and I were totally shocked when we woke up on a regular old Monday and saw that Jackie + Jamison had been featured…yet again! We had absolutely NO idea that Phillip Crook with Brides.com and BRIDES Magazine had found this film. So needless to say, we were honored.

Another exciting bit of news. Phillip Crook is writing an article about pre wedding films and the benefit of these films. He emailed us the other week to ask if he could interview us on the subject because he thought our films were a perfect example of this type of service, particularly Jackie + Jamison’s film collection as well as Kendra + Justin’s Love Story. (eeeeek!) So of course we obliged. The article will be on newsstands late July in many of the Local editions they publish. So look for your copy in your region!

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Nixon Library Wedding: Joe & Maggie

Weddings

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

Published on Wedding Chicks

Published

We are so ecstatic that Patrick + Nicole’s gorgeous San Juan Capistrano wedding has been featured over at The Wedding Chicks. Their film has been posted with Julie Harmsen‘s amazing images. Scroll down to the bottom to watch the film!

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The Avenue Long Branch Wedding: Jonathan & Francine

Weddings

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