vivian + preston || lucky

Vivian and Preston put a lot on the line when they planned their wedding. Technically they weren’t even engaged... While Mac and I have done our fair share of Chinese weddings, we learn something new almost every time! Lesson of the day from Vivian and Preston’s wedding was that there are only certain ‘lucky days’ that people can get engaged/married on (depending on their families ‘lucky numbers’). And sometimes the ‘lucky day’ to get engaged and the ‘lucky day’ to get married can be the same day! This was the case for Vivian and Preston. SO - prior to the ceremony, Preston gave a speech to Vivian’s parents in front of a large group of family asking for her hand in marriage. And her dad said yes! Fewf. What a risky move!

The ceremony was held on a rooftop garden (well, a 6th floor garden) of a condo high rise in Burnaby. This was one of the most unique ceremony locations we’ve ever shot at - it was the most perfect mix of a busy, urban city and a garden escape. Best of both worlds! I love both of those worlds. Sometimes it’s hard to choose. Vivian and Preston were very smart and didn’t have to!

They also included another of my favorite things in their wedding festivities – a group dance! This wedding was a good time. Vivian and Preston are a good time. Too many good times.

Congratulations!

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renu + par || see you at the wedding

I remember the day we met Renu and Par at the Fraser Heights Starbucks a year ago. They tried so hard to prepare us for what would be the largest wedding we’ve ever filmed and warn us of all of the cultural differences and traditions. We, however, were not worried in the least. We were so excited to film something so unique and different from what we normal film and they gave us license to do it our way! Not only did we fall for this couple the second we met them, but Par and Mac formed this weird (editors note: Awesome!) bond over music (they have extremely similar taste) and emailed each other often which made Mac the most excited I think I’ve seen him to shoot a wedding.

In addition to filming Renu and Par’s wedding day, we were able to shoot a couple of ceremonies in the days leading up to their wedding and include them in their film as well. With those ceremonies combined with the 3 ceremonies held on the day and the reception, we had over double the usual amount of footage to work with which made editing a little daunting at first, but in the end super rewarding.

Thank you Renu and Par for not only allowing us to be a part of your day, but also for allowing us to take our own approach to creating your film. We had so much fun getting to know you both and we can't wait to hang out with you both again soon! Congratulations!

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P.S. Renu – Mac and I both agreed that you reminded us of Princess Jasmine on your wedding day :) SO beautiful (Par you looked great too)

We had the pleasure of filming along side of the incredible Pardeep Singh! This guy is a machine! Can't wait to work with him again.

Also, the incredible Jenna Smith of Revel Events was an absolute joy to have at the wedding. She made sure everything went according to plan and made our life SO much easier and fun!

jenn + vally || life is an adventure

I love Pinterest. I love DIY projects. I love weddings. Well then, Jen and Vally’s wedding was probably the most awesome combination of all of those things! True story. Jen and Vally’s wedding, if not already, needs to be ‘pinned’. There were so many beautiful decorations that the couple made themselves – from a log cut cake stand to the doors the bride entered through. (Those were especially awesome)

The wedding was held outside at Aberthau Mansion in Vanouver on a very typical Vancouver day. The weather could not decide what it wanted to do. Naturally it was dry until the ceremony was set up (so there was no turning back to plan b); rained like crazy while the guests arrived; stopped raining the moment the groom walked up the isle; and resumed its rainy misery the second the ceremony ended.

The reception was held at Capilano Golf Club & Country Club where the couple had mad libs for the guests to play! (Mac and I suggested via mad lib that Jen and Vally name their first 2 children after us – they said maybe!) The bride and groom were also surprised with a dance prepared by the bridal party which was preeettty entertaining.

Jen and Vally – you are two of the nicest people we’ve probably ever met and it has been so much fun getting to know you both. Thank you so much for including us on your wedding day. We wish you both the very best and can’t wait to meet your children Mac and Erin one day ;)

-Erin

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The ladies behind Fairy Godmother Weddings did an absolutely stunning job with this wedding. We had so much fun with them and they made our lives so much easier :)

We also had the BEST time working with Steve and Randy of Bebb Studios. Can't wait to shoot with them again!

Tamara + Barry || I Can't Wait

Tamara (Tam-rah) and Barry (…normal pronunciation) have been together for 8 years, and had lived in their home together for 2 years to the day on their wedding day! (cute little coincidence). They are incredibly thoughtful, generous, HI-LAR-ious people who everyone (including us!) wants to be friends with. These two don’t take life too seriously which I absolutely love. Example – they had an RV take them around on their photo shoot – SO smart! That being said, Tamara did practically everything for their wedding herself – down to flower arrangements and boutonnieres! AND wedding morning when the girls were just about to hop in the limo, one of the boutonnieres broke…Tamara just grabbed an extra rose, ripped off the old one, florist wrapped it back together like a pro and pinned it on her brother. Like it was NOTHING! Not gonna lie, I was expecting a little more drama than that. I was SUPER impressed.

My favorite Tamara wedding day memory- as she was getting her eye make up done – OUT OF NOWHERE – she growls and tries to bite the make up artist! The poor girl almost lost it! And that’s Tamara for you. Super easy going, outgoing, and random as anything. I asked Mac for his favorite Barry memory – he said that Barry was either constantly giggling or crying. It was super cute in the ceremony!

We had the time of our lives at this wedding. It was a gorgeous, rustic-romantic ceremony and reception, and the bridal party was great. Thank you Tamara and Barry for flying us out to capture your day – it was perfect. We wish you both the best and hope to see you again!!

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