3 Weddings + 3 Same-Day-Edits in 4 days in 2 countries

I knew that June was going to be one of busiest months on record for wedding films, but I also knew that it was okay, because what we would be blessed to create over this month, thanks to our wonderful couples would be amazing.  Before I left to film Rosemary + Tom’s wedding this past Saturday, my wife reminded me why we create our wedding films – that this is an heirloom for our clients and their families – something that before we start filming each day, just plain doesn’t exist, but will be forever something that my couples’ watch once we create it.  Sometimes you need that re-charge, and it was with this in mind that I approached our next 4 days.  Back to how busy June is.  Last weekend we filmed the most weddings we had in a row since we started in 2003.  To make things even more interesting, each of them had Same-Day-Edits!  Good thing I’ve never been one to turn down a challenge!

Rosemary + Tom were married in Vancouver with their reception at the Croatian Cultural Centre on Saturday, June 6th. I love Croatian weddings because there is always such great celebration both after the wedding and at the reception.  There’s just something about the little band with the guitar and accordian that sets people dancing!  After fun photoshoot sessions at the beach near the Vancouver Sailing Club (love that pier) and downtown at the Marine building we headed over to Rosemary + Tom’s reception venue.  The band (including the accordian of course) were there to welcome the guests and there was no shortage of eye candy to film until Rose + Tom were announced in.  Along with our SDE that we played after dinner, we also showed a slideshow of them growing up but what was really different was that Rose had asked us to intercut interviews her brother had done with couples before their wedding into a slideshow.  It’s funny how when you cut footage a certain way it can really evoke both humor and laughter – the crowd loved it!  After 14 hours it was time to head home though and charge our batteries for the wedding the next day.

Tina + Philip were married at the Sutton Place in Vancouver on Sunday, June 7. Tina contacted us about a year ago about her wedding after seeing the film of a former client of ours.  Tina was a bridesmaid at Tricia + Keith’s wedding in Vancouver in 2006.  I’ve said it before but I absolutely love it when clients come by way of referral from past clients – it really reaffirms why we film weddings – and it helps create a built-in relationship before we even begin filming the wedding.  Tina + Philip were our first “first look” couple of the season too.  What this means is that they decided to see each other before they got married.  They picked a beautiful secluded/wooded area in Stanley Park to see each other for the first time – it was such a cute moment!  For Tina + Philip’s wedding we worked with the fabulous Melia Sorensen.  Note to self:  Next time you work with Melia, wear running shoes.  After our “relaxed” shoot in the park, she started running through the streets of Gastown to get some really dynamic shots.  Good thing I was armed with my trusty Glidecam so that I could follow along the entire way.  Look for that shot in their SDE and just imagine it continuing non-stop for anther minute or so.  After arriving at the Sutton Place later that afternoon it was time for their tea ceremony, their wedding ceremony and their reception!  It was a great night!  After 11 hours it was time for me to head up to my room and again, charge batteries to get ready for our flight first thing in the morning to Maui.

Ashley + Adam were married on Tuesday, June 9th overlooking the beautiful Maui shores at a private estate with close friends and family nearby. We arrived in Maui on Monday night after a day of traveling and immediately started scouting locations, knowing that we’d have a full week in our favourite place on earth after filming their wedding to relax.  Ashley was another referral client but this time through a friend I went to University with 8 years ago who I’m friends with on Facebook!  I’m constantly reminded what a small world it really is!  Back to the wedding.  Ashley got ready at the beautiful (and I mean stunning) Four Seasons resort in Wailea and Adam (who was already ready 3 hours before there ceremony) finished things off before the big event at Ashley’s parents’ house just up the road.  Throughout the day these 2 were just so in love you could just feel it.  We finished off a beach shoot with some romantic shots back at the venue where they got married as the sun set before heading to their reception where the party continued well after when we left late in the evening!  Thanks to Randy Panado, a talented colleague of mine based in Honolulu for coming out to film with me on Maui – I couldn’t have done it without him and congratulations to all our clients over the past week – thank you for trusting us with your wedding day and allowing us to create your heirloom for you!

Here are the Same-Day-Edits we showed during the 4 days:

Rosemary + Tom in Vancouver

Tina + Philip in Vancouver

Ashley + Adam in Maui, Hawaii