Something that's becoming a theme with my couples is wanting to celebrate not just their marriage, but their community as well, and this whole weekend was so grounded in community. Matt and Allie couldn't believe how many of their people flew in, that they stayed out partying until 4am on their wedding night because they don't want to waste a second of their friends and family all being together.
I love this group of people so dang much. I love when your friends and family start to feel like my own. And I love when I can have fun alongside you guys and experience these moments with you, because then we get films like this.
Miranda and Barrett sent me a billion sweet texts after I delivered their full film gallery, but the message that stuck out the most to me was "It's like you've known us forever :)"
Because that's the way your wedding film SHOULD feel, like its made by someone who has known you forever. I wanted this film specifically to reflect all the laughter and joy they bring out in their people, to illustrate how deeply they care for each other and how seriously they take their relationship, and to showcase how thoughtful they were in planning each and every detail of their wedding day.
Nick and Minh's film was one that I started and stopped, put down and came back to, because I felt this intense responsibility to get it right. This wedding had so many important touchstones for them, from the cultural traditions they incorporated, to the performances at the reception, to the overall celebration of everything it means to be getting married as two gay men. This wedding was joyous, touching, meaningful, and so authentically them.
The first thing Val and David told me about their wedding was that they wanted it to be "a giant party for all of our friends and family" - and I can safely say they accomplished that goal.
This beachside wedding was one of my favorites EVER - and not just because Val kept trying to give me margaritas. It was a whole weekend of fun and laughter, happy crying, tons of dancing, and everyone fully living in the moment. It truly was like we left the rest of the world behind to be fully present with Val and David to celebrate them to the fullest.
I left Annie and Cole’s spring wedding feeling genuinely renewed as an artist. This day was such a breath of fresh air and the joy was palpable between these two families. Annie and Cole remained so present throughout the entire day, which is my favorite thing because then we get to step into that moment with you and capture everything as it really happened.
Annie and Cole, you guys are forever favorites in my heart and I love, love, love what we created together.
Dr. and Dr. Ratliff are a power couple for the ages and since they were my last couple of the year, we went out with a bang. Every single frame of their film is brimming with life because their love is a FORCE, y'all! It extends to anyone in their presence because they care so deeply about every single one of their people.
Genevieve and Hunter, thank you for such a magical end to my wedding season. Thank you and your families for welcoming me so warmly into this weekend and making us feel like family. It was an honor and privilege to create this keepsake for all of you.
"We spent all of last night watching our films and I am NOT OKAY. I don't know what sorcery you put in this, the mixing of the songs and all of the speeches, but that was seriously incredible - like way more than what we expected.
I spent all last night crying and laughing and reliving the best day. Our family and friends are obsessed and are saying they haven't ever seen a video like this, that it feels like a Netflix film. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!"
- VAL & DAVID