Gerber Wedding Highlights - Fort Collins, CO
I was recently listening to a podcast that was talking about choosing a theme when editing a wedding video. I realized that without thinking about it, this was something I was already doing. I often look at my couples and their day, their story, the things that brought them to that point, and there’s something about them that drives the story of their video. For Nichol and Jonathan, as I was thinking about the theme of their wedding day, it came to mind so quickly and easily that their theme was “redemption”. It took so many events in both Jonathan and Nichol’s lives in order for them to find each other, and God used a painful past and brought it about for good in both of their lives.
With that in mind, I wanted their video to display not only their story, but the majesty and goodness of God. That nothing, from the highest heights of the mountains to the deepest depths of the ocean, could separate them from the love of God. Nichol and Jonathan are from all over - Nichol from Florida, Jonathan from Texas. They met and fell in love in the Bay Area, were engaged in Oregon, got married in the foothills of Colorado, and now live together in Phoenix. While thinking about this idea of God’s love, I remembered some ocean footage I had once shot while in Napa/San Francisco years ago. This felt so fitting to incorporate some footage from the place where they met and fell in love and held such significance for them. And even though it was from an entirely different state, it perfectly matched the footage from their engagement at Cannon Beach in Oregon (another place I’ve been to but sadly didn’t have any footage from). On top of all of this, I also had a bunch of gorgeous golden hour footage and a mountain timelapse from traveling all across Colorado over the years. Footage I had shot for fun with no purpose in mind, but somehow in the most perfect God ordained way, it fit this video for this moment.
I’m sure there are a ton of details I would do differently in being able to shoot and edit this video, but getting to use this collection of moments from my own travels that I had filmed with no intention behind them, and then seeing how God was able to use them years later to represent something else entirely made creating this video such an incredible experience for me. I hope this video serves as a reminder to them of God’s goodness for years and years to come. Congrats to the Gerbers!
Vendors:
Venue: The Hillside Vineyard
Photographer: Peter Mahar Photography
Caterer: High Society Pizza
Altuna Wedding Highlights - Austin, TX
I have such a soft spot for Neil and Carolyn. Not only because they got married at my beloved Mercury Hall where David and I got married, but because they are two of the most genuine people I’ve ever worked with. Their love and care for others is so evident, and their day was focused on simply their love for each other and their friends and family. These two are so in love with each other, I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a couple so smiley throughout their entire ceremony! I absolutely loved their witty banter and watching how much they balance each other. It was so easy to see that these two make an amazing pair and team. Congrats to the Altunas!
Vendors:
Venue: Mercury Hall
Getting Ready Venue: The Line Hotel
Coordinator: 3 of Cups Events
Photographer: Lauren Garrison Photography
HMUA: Bonita Brides
Florals: Monarch Florals
Caterer: Valentina’s Tex-Mex
Ice Cream: Amy’s Ice Cream
Robinson Wedding Highlights - Austin, TX
I’m so lucky to say that this past year was filled with dream weddings and dream clients. Ben and Ali were no exception, and their day was as lovely and joyful as they are. Full of hip, creative inspiration, their day was so fun to capture and I kept wanting to pinch myself over every detail. From the records used as table numbers, to Ali’s cool gray ombre dress, to the Chinese tea ceremony, everything felt unique to Ali and Ben. I’m so thrilled to have been a part of capturing their day. Congrats to Ben and Ali!
Vendors:
Venue + Coordinator: Barr Mansion
Photographer: Nick Nguyen Photo
Florals: Wild Poppy Floral & Event Design
Heck Wedding Highlights - Boerne, TX
Hopefully you have your tissues ready because I’m not sure I’ve seen so many shed tears on a wedding day before! Caitlin and Oliver’s day was full of so many beautiful, sweet and sentimental moments that I couldn’t bring myself to leave out. Their friends and family are extremely close, and it was easy to see the immense amount of love and support they had as they entered into marriage together. I think one of my new favorite moments I’ve ever filmed, was seeing Caitlin’s little brother wipe away her tears during their emotional first look together. There is such a sweetness about Caitlin and Oliver, and the love their friends and family have for them was beautiful to witness. I’m so grateful to have been a part of capturing these precious memories for them. Congrats to the Hecks!
Vendors:
Venue: Kendall Point
Coordinator: Scarlet Rose Events
Photographer: Jo Spivey Photo Co.
Florals: Root and Wilde
HMUA: Adore Makeup Salon
Catering: Jimmy Lyn’s Catering