August 13th, 2010 by edit1media

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How do you have a destination wedding in the Seattle area without going too far? You go to the San Juan Islands, like Billie Sue & Bobby did! This adorable couple was referred to us by the amazingly talented Jesse and Travis from True Colors Events. They are VERY busy Microsoft people so we didn’t have a chance to meet with them before the wedding. And to make matters more complicated, we already had another wedding booked that day. But luckily we have a pool of incredible talent so we flew up Terry & Joe from New Orleans to shoot while Chris did the Same Day Edit.

The week of Billie Sue & Bobby’s wedding was gorgeous with clear blue skies and temperatures in the low 80′s. Perfect summer weather. So you can only imagine the disappointment when there was rain on Saturday morning since this was an outdoor wedding. But Jesse and Travis along with the staff from Roche Harbor turned what could have been a disaster into a beautiful, intimate tented outdoor wedding. As you’ll see from their Same Day Edit, the rain actually became a character in the story of their wedding day.

I love how the darker light gives the video a bit more of a vintage feel and how the colors in the garden and flowers from Susie Wampler just pop. I can’t wait to see what the talented Joey Hong got for photographs! Of course later in the evening Sean Wheatley from Seattle Parties made sure the celebration continued and there are some lovely speeches from friends and family that I can’t wait to incorporate into their final edit.

Cinematography, Destination Weddings, High Definition, non denominational, Outdoor Wedding, Real Weddings, Same Day Edit, Travel, Video Clips, wedding videographer, Weddings

June 17th, 2010 by edit1media

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Laura and Dave are extremely talented wedding photographers (Check them out on Blissed Photography!) who we had the pleasure of meeting when we filmed Nicole & Chuck’s wedding last year. The instant Chris and I met them, we instantly like them and it was fun working alongside them at that wedding. They mentioned that they were getting married but I didn’t really say much about hiring us film their wedding. Let’s face it, most photographers are really in to well….photography! But when we posted Nicole & Chuck’s video on our blog I sent Laura a link and she wrote back saying that they would have to figure out a way to have us at their wedding…even if it meant they did a pot luck. Well, thankfully THAT wasn’t necessary and we were so happy to know we would be capturing an amazing day in their lives.

They decided they wanted a Same Day Edit and since Dave is a musician the music was very important to them. One day I was listening to my iPod and found the perfect song…I emailed Laura and she emailed back saying that just as she opened the email that same song was playing! How incredible is that?? So obviously it was THE song and I was so excited to edit to it…I could hardly wait for their wedding!

On their wedding day, my mouth just about fell open when I saw Laura’s Wai Ching wedding dress…NOT your typical wedding gown! She looked amazing in it and Dave certainly seemed to think so too when he saw her for the first time that day. They were married under an arch that Dave made by hand in a small, personal and touching ceremony on the beach at Golden Gardens that was officiated by one of their very close friends. Their photographers, Heather and Jon from One Love Photo took some beautiful, dreamy photos and we really enjoyed working with them. Michelle Engvall made sure everything ran smoothly and of course we ADORE working with her! Check out Laura’s post on her blog the day they got married…it has gorgeous photos of all the details that Dave handmade too!

Unfortunately Dave’s father suddenly and unexpectedly passed away just a few weeks after the wedding. Thankfully we captured him giving a reading during their ceremony along with lots of other great shots of him having a great time. Laura says that all night long he just kept saying that it was the best wedding he had ever been to. They are so grateful that he was there to celebrate with them and I know the video will become even more precious to them now than it ever could have been. She wrote in an email “Every image of Carl on that day means so much to me. The experiences you create for your couples is immeasurable.”

Laura and Dave…thank you so much for asking us to be a part of your day. We are honored that you chose us and we loved every minnute of it! We are also really looking forward to spending some time with you very soon!

High Definition, non denominational, Outdoor Wedding, Real Weddings, Same Day Edit, Seattle

February 20th, 2010 by edit1media

When people think about Seattle they usually think about Starbucks coffee, Pike Place Market, and the Space Needle. The Needle has to be the most iconic building in Seattle and it was also the place where Carrie and Nick tied the knot recently! We had SO much fun at this wedding! They are constantly laughing and so obviously in love with each other.

Carrie and Nick got ready and had their First Glance at the fantabulous Fairmont Olympic Hotel. I’m pretty sure the Fairmont was our home away from home last year…even the guys at the valet were getting to know us really well! Carrie looked SO regal and elegant in her sleek Winnie Couture gown (which she bought at La Belle Reve in Bellevue). And her gorgeous bridal bouquet and other floral designs that day were created by Tanya Stone of Elements in Bloom. Their photo session with Jason Koenig of JKoe Photography was such a blast and Jason got some amazing images while we got some great moments of laughter and movement at Kerry Park and the EMP at Seattle Center.

The wedding ceremony was held in the Skyline Level of the Space Needle which is 100 feet up and has a 360 degree view of Seattle. Annemarie Juhlian officiated the ceremony and as always made it a very personalized and joyous occasion. There were LOTS of tears and laughter! Afterwards we headed up to the observation deck of the Space Needle to take some more photos and video with a gorgeous sunset backdrop. You just can’t get any more “Seattle” than this!

I would say something like “and then the party started” but honestly…it was a party all day long! Carrie & Nick have some very entertaining friends and family and we loved capturing them having a great time on the dance floor. Kevin Olson of Disco Royale spun the tunes and kept the floor packed with moving bodies! I think the dancing might be my favorite part of their video, so make sure you watch it, OK???

A lot of couples we talk to budget a smaller amount for their wedding video, not completely knowing the costs involved, and sometimes even get a little sticker shock after talking with us. Carrie found us on Junebug Weddings (yay for Junebug!) and after meeting with us she did a little shopping around, but ultimately realized she was really drawn to our quality and style of work so they were able to rearrange a few things in their budget to hire us since this is the one thing that will truly last their lifetimes! She said it was worth every penny and over time the cost won’t matter, but the quality and memories will. I think she made the right choice!

Cinematography, High Definition, non denominational, Real Weddings, Seattle, Video Clips, wedding videographer, Weddings

December 17th, 2009 by edit1media

Nicole and Chuck had an elegant, modern wedding at Pravda Studios in Seattle. Their wedding was full of beautiful, customized details, from their jaw-dropping birch tree altar, to customized cigars, right down to the delicious cupcakes!

Nicole started out by getting ready at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel while Chuck got ready at the Grand Hyatt. Nicole looked absolutely stunning in her gorgeous Lazzaro gown. Seriously…the gown looks like it was made just for her! Her waist looked like it was 18 inches!

Despite it being October, the rain didn’t make an appearance so they were able to get quite a few outside shots with their photographer Laura Totten of Totten Photography. (You can see Laura’s awesome blog post about their wedding here.) Nicole’s bouquet and reception decor were rich with white roses and beautiful orchids…so modern! The flowers were provided by Laurel’s Floral Decor. Yes, she had vendors named Laura, Laura and Laurel. Obviously Nicole and Chuck chose only the best!

Blog, Cinematography, Fairmont, Grand Hyatt, non denominational, Pravda Studios, Real Weddings, Seattle, Video Clips, wedding videographer

September 11th, 2009 by edit1media

That’s right…Dina surprised her groom, Chris, with a fantastic helicopter ride before their wedding ceremony at the Golf Club at Newcastle! The couple and their families are from Vancouver, British Columbia and decided to have a destination wedding here in Seattle. So what better way to see the area than by air?? The chopper landed on the 10th tee and took the couple and Chris (our Chris that is…not to be confused with the groom Chris!) over Seattle and the Space Needle. I’d say that is a pretty cool way to start of your wedding, don’t you agree?

While Dina and Chris were taking their whirlwind tour above the city, I was busy getting some gorgeous detail shots of Dina’s dress, jewelery, etc….she had so much beautiful eye candy and it was really nice to have an extended amount of quite time to get everything captured. The ceremony was short but very sweet and since there were only about 50 guests, the reception was held in the tent. The Same Day Edit was a hit and later in the evening Dina told me she knew it would be amazing, but it was even MORE incredible than she dreamed it could be. That was like music to my ears. Did I mention how much we love filming weddings for awesome people like this??

We also enjoyed working with the extremely talented Joey Hong from JKHPhotography. Just a few weeks ago with worked with his brother John Hong at another wedding. These guys are simply some of the most amazing photographers on the planet. Not only do they take insane photos that are pieces of art, they are really nice, the utmost professionals and so easy to work with. It’s really a pleasure working with them!

This wedding was a great example of how we try to go the extra mile for our clients. I got an email from Dina just before midnight on Tuesday (the night before the wedding) about the helicopter. So first thing the next morning I made arrangements to get a second Canon 5D Mark II (which takes GORGEOUS video footage…more about that in another post!) along with an extra wide lens and a gyroscope to make sure we could get some incredible aerial shots.  We picked up all the gear on the way to the wedding and it was really worth it! The footage turned out great and we used it in their Same Day Edit….man, was it cool! I think every wedding should have a helicopter! : )

Cinematography, Destination Weddings, High Definition, Newcastle, non denominational, Real Weddings, Same Day Edit, Seattle, Video Clips

July 25th, 2009 by edit1media

Over a year ago, fabulous wedding planner Michelle Engvall introduced Diane to us and we hit it off right away! Picture the Long Island girl and the Hawaii girl having a blast talking about everything under the sun! Diane even helped us at the Seattle Wedding Show earlier this year…she’s such a great lady that I actually begged her to be our Studio Manager at one point, but alas, she wanted to keep her ‘real’ job. LOL!! Anyway, Chris and I have been really excited to meet Fred and do their Same Day Edit, especially when we found out their two dogs would be involved! How cute!

So today started off at the fabulous Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle where Diane and Fred both got dressed and then saw each other for the first time. We were working alongside Joe & Jill Photography which is always a treat since they like to bounce creative ideas around with us. Things moved over to Herban Feast in SoDo Park for the ceremony and reception where Steven Moore Designs totally outdid himself on the decor and made such a large, open space feel warm and cozy. The ceremony was officiated by Annemarie Juhilan who we’ve known for many years now…it’s always so great to see her because she has to be one of THE most positive people you’ve ever met!

The ceremony was fairly intimate with about 100 people total. The reception was a laid back yet elegant lounge atmosphere but later on DJ Darrel Christel rocked the place with such a cool mix of music that I need to make sure to get the play list! It was a GREAT celebration! The Same Day Edit was a smash hit and had the crowd dancing and cheering. It was so much fun to watch people’s reactions! Diane and Fred were beyond happy with the video….Fred yelled out “You all need to get a copy of that!!!” Too cute!

Congrats Diane and Fred…you are such a fun couple and we were so happy to share your wedding day with you today!

UPDATE: See the reception here >> http://edit1media.com/blog/archives/711

Technical info: Shot with the Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 50mm f/1.2, Canon 24mm f/1.4 and Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 IS. Edited on Adobe Premiere Pro CS4.

Cinematography, Fairmont, High Definition, non denominational, Real Weddings, Same Day Edit, Seattle, Video Clips, wedding videographer

July 17th, 2008 by edit1media

Veronique and Nate met at a Tango class and hit it off right away. And today they danced their first Tango as husband and wife!

Veronique and her girls got ready at the amazing Inn At The Market, which her father owns. She wore a gown that she bought in Paris which was further customized so she could dance comfortably (and it showed off her cute shoes too!). We had a great time working alongside Joe & Jill Photography walking through the Pike Place Market and Post Alley. It was just a gorgeous Seattle day today!

The ceremony at Broadmoor Golf Club was attended by guests who flew in from all around the world! And the fabulous Married and More with Michelle made sure all the details were perfect! Tango lessons and custom drinks were the finishing touch…oh, but I almost forgot the best part! That would be the Same Day Edit, of course!

wedding video

Broadmoor, Cinematography, Jewish, non denominational, Real Weddings, Same Day Edit, Video Clips, Weddings

June 17th, 2008 by edit1media

Awesome couple, great wedding, cool locations, hip photographer and fun wedding party…what more can you ask for?

Venue – The Palace Ballroom
Photographer – Redstone Photography

wedding video + Seattle

Cinematography, non denominational, Real Weddings, Video Clips, Weddings

February 28th, 2008 by edit1media

One of our amazing couples, Nicole and Byron, were married in October 2006 at Lord Hill Farms and just THIS morning they found out they are having a baby!! They are going to be such amazing parents! Just watch their highlight video and you’ll see how in love they are with each other. They will have such a great home filled with love to raise a child in! Please pray that Nicole has an easy, healthy pregnancy with a happy, healthy baby this October! And enjoy their video!!

wedding video + Hawaiian

Cinematography, Lord Hill Farms, non denominational, Real Weddings, Video Clips