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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

Featured on Adornments Flowers & Finery

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You might remember the emotional highlight film for Jackie + Jamison’s wedding. Remember them? The beautiful couple whose love is so passionate it could probably move mountains…Yes you remember! Well Laurel White over at Adornments: Flowers & Finery has featured their wedding on her blog. Let me just mention something about Laurel White. If you are getting married on the Central Coast of California, you MUST call her. Her flowers are to die for. She designs flowers that look like they are straight from the catalog of Anthropologie. But her coordination skills are impeccable. Thanks to Laurel, Jackie and Jamison’s wedding was run flawlessly and without any stress. Honestly…call Laurel…you will not regret it.

Laurel said a lot of kind words about us. She also did a great job of articulating the benefit of having a film. Here’s what she said:

“Wherever there is a celebration of devotion, filming it is an everlasting way to relive it. Beautiful moments that you don’t even realize happened are there forever. Tears of joy – there’s nothing more pure. I rejoice when couples choose to have their wedding captured by a talented videographer. Couture Motion Wedding Films took on this wedding with passion – interested to know every detail. I am very impressed.”

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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.

The Gardens at Mill Creek Wedding: Michael & Leah

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It’s always fun when we get referrals from past brides. It’s almost like a Couture Motion reunion. On this particular wedding, Leah heard about us from one of her bridesmaids and one of our past brides Kori who we filmed back in 2010. It was so fun to see Kori (who is expecting!) and her husband Mark at the wedding. But not only was it great to see Kori and Mark, it was fun to recognize past bridal party and guests from other weddings. It really does make us thankful to be a part of our clients’ lives and thankful for the ‘word of mouth’ part of the business. Leah and Michael are such a sweet couple. The way that these two people look at each other is so heartwarming. We felt that on the day when we captured the footage and it was only proved further when we edited the film. Thank you Leah and Michael for warming our hearts with your looks!

Seven Oaks Country Club Bakersfield Wedding: Kristen & Ross

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We love interviews. They have really become a signature of our films and we are stoked when a couple decides to sit down and tell their story. We get to hear such amazing things from them. From fantastic first impressions to hilarious quirks they put up with, we get to hear it all. Editing a story into their highlight film is such a great way to personalize the film, however we are always forced to leave out some amazing stories. Kristen and Ross fall into this category. Their proposal story was too good to not share, so you can enjoy that when you watch their film. But one of my favorite stories is when we asked Kristen how she when from just “knowing” Ross to realizing she wanted to date Ross. Here is what she had to say:
“I kind of knew I was really into him because I went off to Europe with my sister to celebrate graduating college. And it was really late, it was my first night there, I had a couple glasses of wine, had one of the best nights out in Italy. And my sister is kind of laughing because she sees me on the pay phone and I have a calling car. And the only person I called on that trip was Ross.
Here is what Ross had to say about that:
“I think that’s the first time I actually realized that she liked me because she actually called me from Europe. She was just babbling on about anything and everything and it was the cutest thing. I didn’t want to get off the phone with her because I was fixated, infatuated with her.”

I just love how these life long journeys begin. Congratulations Ross & Kristen!