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Oregon Golf Club Wedding: Charlotte & Kyle

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Elegant ease. That’s what we think of when we think of Charlotte & Kyle’s wedding day. How could you not? I mean, look at Charlotte! I don’t think I have ever seen a bride look more like an Italian princess (though I am not sure she is Italian). And Kyle…does anyone else see a young Jon Hamm? Just me? So the two of them together looked impeccable on their day. But more than that, the way they are as a couple can be described as elegant ease. They just have a way of fitting together so elegantly. They are such an amazing match. We were so honored to film their day. Charlottle and Kyle, you truly are special. You are special individuals and a special couple. Thank you for letting us in. Now run off into the sunset you two!

Oregon Golf Club Wedding: Michelle & Jimmy

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Michelle & Jimmy had an impeccably planned wedding day. Though after hearing the story of their proposal we aren’t the least bit surprised. Jimmy went into epic amounts of planning. He rehearsed the day before with all the important parties involved, sent a powerpoint to the family complete with FAQs and a map & legend of the Venice area. Nothing was going to wrong for this proposal. With the guise of celebrating his sister’s birthday they enjoyed a walk on the beach. Even though she wanted to go up on the boardwalk, because Jimmy was edging her more and more into the ocean where her feet were getting wet, they stayed on the beach. Jimmy started to gaze into Michelle’s eyes and her first thought was, “what’s wrong with him?!” But once she saw his sister and another friend holding cameras and recording the moment, she knew what was happening and started crying. After she said yes, Jimmy pointed up to the pier. It was then that Michelle saw a huge sign saying “Congratulations!” and their entire family up there cheering. Nothing could be more perfect!

Special note: Big shout out to Craig at Watertown Films who helped us film this one.

Eastside Exchange Portland Wedding: Varun & Bianca

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Bianca and Varun come from two different cultures and on their wedding day they wanted to honor that. Not only that but they wanted to give their family and friends a weekend they would not forget. That’s why they planned their cross cultural event nearly 1000 miles away from their home in LA and asked their guests to come to Portland to experience all this city has to offer. Along with the beer, wine, food, and Pips Donuts they started the day with a Hindu ceremony followed by a Catholic ceremony. And capped the day off with an amazing sunset and dancing into the night. Definitely a weekend that their friends a family won’t soon forget.

Creative Team

Planning: Miranda with Bridal Bliss

Photography: Bryan Rupp

Floral: Blum

Beauty: Powder Inc.

Venues: Eastside Exchange & The Old Church

Band: The Essentials

Cake: Dream Cakes

Left Bank Annex Wedding: Holly & Mark

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Usually I write a little about the couple, but for this post I’m gonna do something a little different. I want to talk about my favorite moment of the day. Right as Mark begins to repeat after the officiant he is caught for a moment… and that moment for me was amazing. It was this beat where Mark just came to experience the depth of this very moment. The moment he was committing forever to the woman he loved. Its these moments that I love as a filmmaker. Its a moment that so easily be missed when you are there in real time. Its also a moment that cannot translate in photos, because its about the time he takes to feel the experience. Its something that surfaces only in the editing of the film. This moment is what makes a day like this special, because it reveals the experience that our couples are having. Because in that moment, you understand what this moment means to Mark… and how he feels about Holly. It was an awesome day for everyone involved, and this moment is the perfect illustration.

Portland Art Museum Wedding

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We have done A LOT of weddings. But there’s always a first for everything. This was our first Persian wedding. We absolutely love learning about new cultures and how they celebrate their love. And boy do the Persians know how to celebrate. This couple had an amazing group of family and friends to help them celebrate in their love. We don’t think the dancing every stopped! Definitely a way to celebrate if you ask us.

The Foundry at Oswego Pointe Wedding: Sarah & Tom

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We are so excited to finally share our first wedding we filmed up in Portland, OR. It’s our new home and we are so excited to settle our wedding roots here. We couldn’t think of a better couple to kick off our Oregon weddings than Sarah & Tom. We loved how present they were on the day off. Not afraid to let a tear roll or a laugh bellow. They weren’t afraid to show their vulnerable side and we love filming people like that. Thanks for letting us see who you are and how you experienced your day you guys!!

The creative team
Ceremony Venue: St. Clare Church
Reception Venue: The Foundry
Coordination: Leann Reece
Photography: Juan Kis of Powers Studios
Floral: Bella Bloom
DJ: Eric Wright
Cinematography: Couture Motion Pictures

Ojai Valley Inn Casa Elar Wedding: Marla & Andrew

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Now that we are living in Portland, OR it’s always great when we get back to California, especially when we get to film a wedding of one of our colleagues. We were so excited when Marla called me up to say she had a wedding for Couture Motion Pictures. We LOVE working with Marla! We have been working with Marla for several years now. She started with JOWY Productions working with us on Jerry & Natasha’s wedding and then on Jordan & Tom’s wedding. She has since gone off on her own and started her own event studio called Park & Grove with her best friend (and Maid of Honor) Sarah. But this wedding was going to be extra special, because it was her own wedding! Now let me tell you something. When another wedding professional calls you to participate in her wedding, that is one of the biggest compliments you can get. This was a huge honor and we felt so happy that Marla had found her special man, Andrew. It’s such a special treat when you get to see someone who puts their heart & soul into designing and planning weddings for other people experience their own. We could not be happier for you Marla & Andrew. Such a beautiful couple, inside and out.

The amazing creative team
Venue: Casa Elar at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
Planner: Marla & Sarah of Park & Grove
Photography: Joel Serrato
Hair & Makeup: Team Hair & Makeup
Floral: Kelly Kaufman Design
Linen: La Tavola
Decor: Rrivre Works
Entertainment: West Coast Music
Cinematography: Couture Motion Pictures

Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles: Kyle & Hailey

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We had a blast filming Hailey & Kyle’s Love Story. Hearing about how these two met and the first date that followed, who could have guessed that these two would even like each other, let alone get married. Thank goodness that “something magical happened” while they waited for their Mexican food on their first date because the wedding event that followed was nothing short of breathtaking. Ian and I were so thrilled and honored to travel down to Beverly Hills to film Hailey & Kyle’s wedding held at the Four Seasons Los Angeles. The details of this wedding were unbelievable. (Huge shout out to Alicia of Details, Details on this one.) But the most important detail was the spark between Hailey & Kyle. It is undeniable. Even though in their Love Story they described themselves as “opposites attract,” I think Kyle had it right. “We fit together like two peas in a pod. We’re just opposites attract to get there.” Gorgeous wedding. Gorgeous couple. Gorgeous love.

Holly Farm Carmel Wedding: Robin & Mika

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When we write a post to go along with the film, we like to tell you more about the day and the couple. However, with Mika & Robin, we don’t need to. Everything that is said in their film says it better than we ever could. So enjoy their film!

Santa Barbara Fess Parker Wedding: Daniel & Emily

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As Yankee fans, sometimes we have to set aside our differences and embrace a couple whose affinity lies with another team. There is one team that is harder for us to swallow than the rest. The Boston Red Sox. With this particular couple, we weren’t the only ones with the challenge. You see Emily’s family hails from the Chicago area and they love the Cubs. Daniel is a die hard Red Sox fan. Somehow these two were able to see past their differences and fall in love.

Emily and Daniel had a beautiful day. Nestled at the Fess Parker, just steps from the beach, these two were ready for this day. Their love for one another was ever present throughout the day. It was obvious that they steadied one another. Even more evident was the support they received from their families. It’s always so special to see two families embrace one another and integrate. Emily’s father, who officiated the ceremony, tasked the guests to support Emily and Daniel in their journey of marriage together, and that type of love and care are clearly what has made Emily and Daniel the people that they are today.