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

January 25th, 2010 by edit1media

I have so much to say about Anna & Joe’s wedding….it was beautiful, elegant, full of bling, grand, stunning….what other adjectives can I come up with?? It was a long, fun day and after we showed the Same Day Edit, Anna told me “hiring you was one of the best things we did!” which is one of those phrases that just makes my year. Thanks to Heather Sharpe who referred us! Tonight was Heather’s last wedding as a planner since she is going to work on her other business…but we are grateful that she recommended us to this amazing couple!

For those who might ask about Anna’s wedding dress….it’s a one of a kind custom made just for her, so you won’t see it anywhere else.

It is always great to work alongside wedding vendors who we’ve known for years and have come to see as friends. Tania from Azzura Photography had the great idea of bringing a Venetian mask with feathers that matched the wedding for some fun photos…and as always was FABULOUS to work with!! Aria Floral did an unbelievable job creating stunning bouquets for the ladies and grand, breathtaking arrangements for the ceremony and reception with tons of yellow, cream and white flowers with feathers! The Michael Benson Band and The Wedding DJs were there to entertain the guests (and I must say they did a lot of entertaining ME while I was editing and they came in to take a break!). And of course the Fairmont Olympic Hotel and St. James Cathedral are a combination that is hard to beat.

I hope you enjoy their Same Day Edit and please feel free to leave comments! Oh…and keep an eye out for the Super 8mm film which will be coming later after it is back from processing.

Catholic, Cinematography, Fairmont, Same Day Edit, St. James Cathedral, Super 8mm, Video Clips, wedding videographer, Weddings

January 5th, 2010 by edit1media

We are so lucky to work with some of the most amazing couples on the planet combined with the most talented people in the wedding industry! When Michelle Engvall from Married and More with Michelle referred Allison & James to us for their wedding at the Annie Wright School, I was SO excited! I’ve driven past that gorgeous school numerous times but have never been inside…and now to film a WEDDING there?? Get out!! Have I told you how much I love historic buildings???

When Allison and her mom came to meet with us, I was doubly excited! They are very serene, calm, strong women who have this great spark in their eyes that draws you to them. And while Allison is a beautiful and sophisticated young lady, she also has a whimsical and fun charm that is contagious! I imagine that these are some of the traits that attracted James to Allison when they met at Harvard University where they were both attending school.

Using a combination of High Definition and Super 8mm motion movie film felt very right for this couple since they embraced both modern whimsy and historical style into their wedding. This highlight is shot completely in film which gives it an ageless, artistic feel but they will also be receiving a longer edit in all High Definition so they get the best of both worlds!

If you would like to see some of the details and decor from Steven Moore Designs and the fabulous photos taken by Gabriel Boone Photography, check out the wedding in the current issue of Seattle Metropolitan Bride & Groom.

Annie Wright, Christian Ceremony, Cinematography, Real Weddings, Super 8mm, Tacoma, Video Clips, wedding videographer, Weddings

October 21st, 2009 by edit1media

Another reason for a girls night on the town! Get Hitched Give Hope is coming up on Thursday October 29th from 5:30pm-9pm at the fabulous Arctic Club Hotel. Not only is it a great excuse to go out with your friends and plan your wedding at the same time, but you’ll help raise money for a wonderful breast cancer charity: Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation. Making Memories is a lot like Make-a-Wish, but for adults. Last year, Get Hitched Give Hope raised $30,000 and were able to:

• Send a family of 8 to Hawaii (aloha!)
• Send a family of 6 to hang out with Mickey and his buddies at Disney World
• Send a family of 4 to Hawaii (mahalo!)
• Grant the wish of a dream wedding in the lovely town of Port Orchard
• Send a mom and her son to Key West for one last fabulous vacation

The goal this year is to raise $50,000 which is about 12 wishes. All of the wonderful people who work really, really hard on this event volunteer 100% of their time, all while still running their own businesses. Are they crazy? No, they’re just helping people in need!

The auction has some pretty amazing items up for bid. Stuff like diamond wedding bands, spa treatments, wedding planning, wedding flowers, wedding photography, a trip to Mexico (sombrero not included), custom invitations and wedding stationary, transportation for the big day, and last but not least, a couture wedding gown (what the what?!? I am NOT kidding!).

As a lot of you know, cancer hits home with Edit 1 Media. Chris and Laura’s son Matthew battled cancer twice before the age of 3. Through the Make-a-Wish Foundation, their entire family was able to enjoy a trip to Disney World. It was a vacation they’ll never forget. It was supposed to be their last big trip together as a whole family since Matthew was so sick, but thankfully his cancer went into remission and he is now a healthy, happy (almost) 15 year old with an amazing personality.

Here is some info on the awesome, giving gals (and one dude!) who put tons of time and effort into this event:

Michelle Lorette of mmm…paper and Sage Wedding Pros

Eliza Truitt of Eliza Truitt Photography

Barbie Hull of Barbie Hull Photography

Laurel McConnell of Laurel McConnell Photography

Wendi Hroncich of Ethereal Events

Holly-Kate Foss of Sweet Pea Events

Shannon Lassen of Sublime Wedding and Event Planning

Kaycee Parker of Parker Events

Ryan Barr of Excel Coatings

Pictured here is the GHGH crew with Brenda from Making Memories

If you’re in the middle of planning your wedding, these vendors are all awesome AND they’re philanthropic…what’s better than that? Also, all of the auction items are donated out of the goodness of those vendor’s hearts.

So do like you did last Thursday for Urban Unveiled. Set your DVR for all those great Thursday night shows (especially Community, my new personal fave!) put on your best party shoes, enjoy some fabulous drinks, eat delish food, and open your heart (and wallet!) for a good cause. Buy your tickets here and we’ll see you on the 29th!

If you want to see what a great event it was last year, check this video out that we put together! (photos by Jeff LaPlante Photography)

–Julie, Edit 1 Media Studio Manager

Arctic Club Hotel, cancer, charity, Networking, News, Wedding Show, Weddings

October 13th, 2009 by edit1media

This Thursday, October 15th is going to be fab-u-lous! Urban Unveiled is Seattle’s ultra-swanky wedding show featuring the best of the best vendors. It’s not just a regular wedding show; it’s more of a cocktail party and celebration. On top of the delicious food by Herban Feast, Lisa Dupar, TASTE Events and Tom Douglas Catering, there will also be a fashion show by Seattle’s own couture designer, Luly Yang. A raffle includes vendors like Salon Maison, Trophy Cupcakes (YUMMMMMY!!!), Florarama, All About Weddings, Spa Scotta, John and Joseph Photography, and tons more! And these raffles are GOOD too…a bridal brunch cruise for up to 20 on the Destiny worth $1600 courtesy of Waterways Cruises? Come on! That is awesome!

Of course Edit 1 Media is raffling off a Love Story/Engagement Music Video. It can be romantic and lovey or hip, fun and funky. This is an awesome video to showcase your love for each other and the fun you have together. Chris and Laura are available to shoot 2 locations for up to 3 hours on a mutually agreed upon date. This package is worth $2000 and expires on October 15th, 2010.

Urban Unveiled is put on by Travis and Jesse of True Colors Events and Sharlane Chase of Sharlane Chase Photography. They work so hard to make this event one of the best in Seattle. They select each vendor on an invitation-only basis and are limited to no more than four per category. Urban Unveiled partners are the most talented, innovative, and passionate wedding vendors in the industry. That means that brides can show up, eat some delish food, sip some rockin’ cocktails AND plan your wedding all in one night.

What else are you doing on a Thursday? Set your DVR for Grey’s Anatomy and the Office and come to Benaroya Hall on October 15th! Doors open at 6pm. See you there!

For a taste of what this event is like, check out the video that we did last year:

– Julie, Edit 1 Media Studio Manager

Networking, News, Seattle, Urban Unveiled, Video Clips, Wedding Show, Weddings

September 29th, 2009 by edit1media

At the beginning of August I got a phone call from Rachael’s mom who REALLY wanted us to do a video for her daughter…more specifically she especially wanted a Same Day Edit. It was already a busy day for us, but luckily Garrett, Wes and Andrew were able to head up to Hidden Meadows a few weeks ago and put together an awesome video for their family and guests to enjoy at the reception. Garrett did a great job putting together a video that really showed how joyful Rachael and Mike were that day! We are so lucky to have such amazing people join our team to help shoot and do Same Day Edits on those weekends where we have extra demand (can you say Saturday’s in August??).

Christian Ceremony, Cinematography, Hidden Meadows, Same Day Edit, Video Clips, wedding videographer, Weddings

August 11th, 2009 by edit1media

Jenn and Thuy were married this past weekend on the rooftop of the posh Bell Harbor Conference Center which is located on the waterfront in downtown Seattle. We were fortunate to work with our friend and internationally acclaimed photographer John Hong and the beautiful and talented Wendi Hroncich from Ethereal Events.

Jenn has to be one of the sweetest, most soft-spoken brides we have met and you can instantly tell that Thuy completely adores her. I love how this video depicts Thuy’s nervous anticipation before seeing Jenn for the first time that day, and the emotion on her father’s face as he walks her down the aisle. It was a beautiful ceremony and thankfully the rain held out just long enough for the nuptials. Thuy picked the song because he is a movie buff and thought that this Hans Zimmer composed score was very epic sounding and would go well with their epic day. Yes, Thuy has always wanted to be in his own movie =)

I hope you enjoy their Same Day Edit! Please feel free to leave comments for Jenn & Thuy!

Christian Ceremony, Cinematography, High Definition, Same Day Edit, Seattle, Video Clips, wedding videographer, Weddings

July 29th, 2009 by edit1media

Yesterday, we had an awesome coffee meeting with Heather and Juliana from Marrylicious. They are super fun and so enthusiastic about what they do. Love that! Their company puts together gorgeous gift boxes for anyone in the wedding. From the bride to the out-of-town guests, they have everyone covered. It’s EASY because you (the bride!) don’t have to run around town gathering all the contents and putting it together at the day before your wedding! Their boxes are so yummy and they use several local Seattle companies like Belle Epicurean, Beecher’s Handmade Cheese. (My personal fave!), and Sweet Miniatures Cookies. Marrylicious has several boxes you can choose from or they can customize one specifically for you. The bridal boxes all include an emergency kit with stain removers, dental products, tissues and even a sewing kit. They also include premium bottled water, sparkling water, juice and sparkling wine. AND they are conscience of possible spills, so all the drinks are light colors. Genius!

It’s obvious that Heather and Juliana have put a lot of thought into what they do. They started out as friends in college and after putting together a little snack box/emergency kit for a friend’s wedding, they decided that a company must be made! They live in the same neighborhood in Seattle and work out of their homes. With FIVE kids (!) between them, they are busy ladies! They definitely take pride in what they do and put a lot of love into each box.

Check them out for your wedding or next event!

— Julie, Edit 1 Media Studio Manager

Blog, marrylicious, Networking, Weddings

May 15th, 2009 by edit1media

Today Edit 1 Media is excited and proud to be featured on the fabulous Seattle Style wedding blog, called “The Lounge”. This is a newer wedding planning website featuring loads of upscale wedding ideas ranging from wedding dresses to floral and decor ideas with tons of great photos from some of the best wedding photographers in Seattle. This entry on their blog talks about our Same Day Edit service and features Brooke & Brandon’s video! Having a Same Day Edit at your wedding is like premiering in your own personal movie…it is an amazing experience! Please be sure to stop by and leave us some blog comment love by clicking the image below!

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Add new tag, Bastyr, Catholic, Cinematography, High Definition, Real Weddings, Same Day Edit, Video Clips, Weddings

April 18th, 2009 by edit1media

If you are getting married and you haven’t visited All About Weddings in Tukwila, you need to go NOW!! This adorable store boasts the largest collection of wedding invitations and bridal shoes in the Seattle area. They even have a DIY invitation section in the store now! They also have all kinds of wedding accessories like favors, jewelry, gifts and much, much more! It’s like Bride Heaven!

Here is a video we created highlighting the store. I think you’ll agree that you need to check it out today!

Networking, Seattle, Video Clips, Weddings