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!
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.
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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
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!
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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
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!
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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
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.
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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
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!
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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
Featured again! We are stoked to have Tracy + Matt’s Love Story featured on Scott Andrew’s Blog. Scott Andrew is an AMAZING photographer in Northern California. Something we always like to do once we book a wedding is check out our couple’s photographer. One look at Scott’s work…and we were left with our jaws on the floor. His work is so elegant and we can’t wait to work with Scott in New York City at Tracy + Matt’s wedding at Capitale next month. Thanks Scott!
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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.
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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!
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What a fun day! It’s always exciting for us when we arrive and the “getting ready rooms” are full of love and laughter. Stephanie was surrounded by her bridesmaids we were all smiles as Stephanie got ready and put on her stunning dress. Down a few floor was Ryan and his groomsmen. Often times this room can be a bit low key, but Ryan was sharp and his groomsmen were full of jokes. The ease and beauty of the day continued throughout the day with the help of Jessi over at Just Chic Events. Stephanie and Ryan had an intimate modern and elegant wedding. One of the fun things about our job is to ket a peek into different traditions. For this wedding the Bride and Groom went to each table for a toast. It was such a nice way to have an intimate congratulations. The night ended on a high note as the DJ transported us all back to the 90’s with some classic Backstreet Boys and Britney Spears. I repeat, what a fun day!
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