Terra & Kevin's Marin, CA super 8 wedding film

Terra and Kevin wed in the misty hills of Marin, just over the Golden Gate Bridge. The Headland Center of the Arts was the perfect setting for their intimate ceremony and fun reception. The stylish couple pulled out all the stops for their rustic themed celebration. They were both so so happy that day and I think this little film captures their affection for one another perfectly.



Set to their incredibly romantic first dance song "Marry Song" by A Band of Horses.
Photo credit: Jamie Grenough

Rachel & Chris' Blue Hill at Stone Barns wedding

Rachel & Chris' affair was wedding perfection! Every little detail was executed with the utmost thought and care. The dress! The flowers! The food! The music! The setting! That cake! And the love between the two of them was palpable. They were so sweet with each other but also completely fun-loving. One can only dream of wedding magic like this one.

Get a taste of this gorgeous wedding by viewing the highlights here:



* To view full-screen, click the arrows in bottom right corner.

Song: "Dance Me to the End of Love" by Madeleine Peyroux
Photo credit: Heather Waraksa

To view the full film, click here.

Megan & Ciaran's Goshen NY wedding

Megan & Ciaran celebrated their lovely wedding at the historic Harness Museum and race track in Goshen, NY (outside of NYC). Weddings aren't the first thing that come to mind when one thinks of a race track, but these pristine racing grounds provided a picture-perfect backdrop for Megan and Ciaran's ceremony.

Megan made an amazing effort at getting all of her details just right. The couple gave adorable personalized mini-planters to their guests as wedding favors so that they could take a bit of the charming decor home with them. The bride's choice of beautiful cerulean mason jar vases impeccably complimented her blush and coral flower arrangements. The festivity culminated with an absolutely dazzling sparkler send-off. Everything at this wedding was perfection!

See the highlights from this stunning occasion below!

Megan & Ciaran super 8 wedding highlights from Hello Super 8 on Vimeo.

*Photo credit: Dave Robbins

Kate & Ross's Healdsburg, CA super 8 wedding film

Ok, so I just have to say... my job is rad. Seriously. I am still in awe that I get to travel to the coolest places and capture the biggest moments of the greatest couples' lives. So yeah. Just sayin'.

Kate & Ross's wedding was no exception. Their wedding day was truly inspiring for me. When the best of the best all comes together, I'm basically smiling from ear to ear all day, pressing my little camera trigger here, there and everywhere I see beauty. I shot way more film than I intended to that day because the gorgeousness didn't stop! First of all, Kate and Ross are two hotties! Their style was smashing. Classy and tasteful. The details of the day were perfection. The location stunning. The weather fantabulous. And let's just say, they were by no means camera shy. I was a very happy little cinematographer that day. And I think this highlights film from their day tells it all...



* Photo credit: kNot Photography
* Song: The Beatles "Till There Was You"

Coming Soon to Hello Super 8!

Exciting times at the studio. We just received a bunch of breathtaking film from two summer weddings and can't wait to get into the editing suite! Here's a little taste of what's to come...

Ashley & Drew's Santa Barbara Beach/Barn wedding:


Rachel & Chris' Blue Hill at Stone Barns wedding:


Check back soon to check out the footage from these gorgeous weddings!

Darcy & Will's Alexandria Wedding

When comes to combining comfort with elegance, it's pretty difficult to compete with the South. We went down to Alexandria, VA to capture the rollicking union of Darcy and Will. Their outdoor ceremony took place in the backyard of a scenic Virgina manor and was replete with details that ensured the comfort of their guests while maintaining southern charm. We especially liked the wicker fans at the "cooling station" and the Scarlett O'Hara-esqe sun parasols. The bridal party all donned flip-flops rather than heels under their floral sundresses, a choice that undoubtedly paid off on the dance floor!

Check out the dance moves, details and more in the full wedding video!



Can't get enough of this jovial festivity? Check out the message booth from the wedding as the gleeful guests wish luck to the happy couple.

Chase & Tate's Aspen, CO wedding

We had the honor of traveling to the gorgeous setting of Aspen, CO to shoot the quirky, woodsy, wonderful wedding of Chase and Tate. This breathtaking affair featured both original details, such as the bride's beautifully bedazzled footwear, and stunning backdrops consisting of both pristine lakes and evergreen forests.

The ceremony was truly a family affair from Chase's own DIY touches, to the assortment of handmade pies made by her brother, to the setting of the wedding itself, which took place in the backyard of a family friend. The attention custom-made details of this outdoor ceremony added a marvelous feel to this free-spirited fête.

To see the exuberant couple and their vivacious affair in action, view the highlights below:



To view the full length film (18 minutes), click here.

Nita & Rehan's Wave Hill wedding

Nita (hailing from Indonesia) & Rehan (an Indian Londoner) had a brilliant multi-cultural affair at the gorgeous Wave Hill, located in the Bronx, NY. The setting was fantastic and the weather turned out to be perfect. They were married in the picturesque gardens at sunset and the raucous reception followed in the grand Armor Hall.

We so impressed with the attention to all the fun design accents. Nita is a designer herself, so she spent a lot of time crafting the cute programs, menus, fans, table numbers, place settings... just about everything you could think of! There was so much love put into every little detail. We adored everything about this wedding... especially their fun guests' creativity for their message booth!

For a glimpse into this fantastic wedding, check out the gorgeous couple and their wedding highlights here:



To see the full-length film (20 minutes), click here.

Photo credit: Robert Sukrachand
Song: "Via Con Me" by Paulo Conte

Sari + Holly's super 8 wedding

The super 8 wedding film of Sari & Holly's Provincetown wedding is complete, and we are beyond thrilled with the results. Check out the highlights in this clip, or watch the full version.



Click here to watch the full-length version and take a look at the couple's reaction to their film!

Chase & Tate's Aspen, CO wedding

We JUST got the footage back from Chase & Tate's destination wedding in Aspen, CO (or technically, Basalt... right outside of Aspen) and it's AH-MAZING!!! SO very excited to edit this one.

Here's a sneak peak of some of the gorgeousness:

Celebrating Pride Month with a Wedding in Provincetown

June is Gay and Lesbian Pride Month, as declared by President Bill Clinton in June 2000, and Hello Super 8 got to celebrate in probably the best way ever: by filming a lovely same-sex wedding in Provincetown, MA this weekend. According to Provincetown Magazine, hundreds of couples from all over the world have come to Provincetown, "the gay marriage capital of America," to get married since same-sex marriage became legal in Massachusetts in 2004. Between June and October each year, 10-20 couples per day visit the town office to apply for a marriage license. We were lucky enough to get to capture the beautiful, intimate wedding of Sari & Holly on super 8 film, and we were thrilled to play a small role in supporting marriage equality.

It was great to check out Provincetown--a vibrant, gay-friendly community on the tip of Cape Cod--for the first time. Sari & Holly's wedding took place at the Red Inn, as charming a venue as you could ask for. It's nestled right up against the sea and was the perfect spot for a gathering of 55 close friends and family. The wedding featured gorgeous pink and white peonies all over (our favorites), fantastic food (provided by the Red Inn) and two wonderful officiants. One, Sari's rabbi from Chicago, gave a touching speech about how special it was that all of Sari & Holly's loved ones had traveled all the way to Massachusetts so that their union could be legal.

The celebration ended with wedding guests--an eclectic and fun bunch--dancing the night away under the stars. We can't wait to get started editing together Sari & Holly's super 8 wedding film; their joyous celebration will make a wonderful addition to Hello Super 8's collection. Plus, we're so happy to get the chance to show our support for all couples and look forward to the day when Provincetown (lovely as it is!) no longer needs to be the gay marriage capital.

Check out Offbeat Bride's pride week posts, including this amazing feature on Joey & Maxine's "drumtastic" wedding!

Keira & Dan's wedding highlights

As I mentioned before, we had an amazing time at Keira & Dan's wedding held in Cambridge, MA last month. They were just the coolest couple and we loved all of their awesome friends and family. It was all about the details, the love between the two of them and most importantly, the fun! They picked out their own songs for the film and I can't tell you how perfect their choices were.

Here is the highlights film from the day (about 2 minutes). Enjoy!

Michelle & John's super 8 highlights film

We had the pleasure of filming the gorgeous couple, Michelle & John's September wedding in Connecticut. It was the perfect day for a fantastic celebration. Here are the highlights set to their first dance song. Enjoy!

2009 Hello Super 8 wedding highlights

I just put together this short but sweet video of some of my favorite moments from this year's wedding season. Enjoy!

* For best viewing, press pause, let film load, then press play.

Best Boston Wedding

The season turned last weekend and the winter chill breezed on through, but that didn't stop one of our most favorite weddings ever! Keira and Dan were coolest couple with an amazing circle friends & family. You could tell how much you loved each other and how much everyone loved them and that always makes for an incredible wedding!

Their celebration was held at the Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center in Cambridge, MA — a lovely performance arts space built in 1814. It had that gorgeous historic charm but they transformed the theater into the hippest affair in town. The color pallet focused on pink dahlias with turquoise accents (soooo pretty!). I couldn't get over how many amazing details were thought through... from tons of great etsy finds to handmade headbands made by Keira's friend.

The ceremony was one of the best I've seen. Humorous, heartful and just plain lovely. I've never seen a groom take a photo from the altar. And I've never seen a bride so giggly and happy. I even shed a tear and fogged up my eyepiece!

We did the Hello Guestbook along with the photographers from Studio Nouveau and the guests went crazy for it. The wedding joy carried on through the night with a heated dance floor set to some great old school tunes. I can't wait to get back all of the footage!

Stay tuned...

Haddam, Connecticut wedding

Tatiana and I had the pleasure of attending Michelle and John's wedding in Connecticut a couple of weeks ago and we're waiting on pins and needles to get the footage back. They were such a fun and sweet couple and the setting was divine! The reception was held at The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station (this photo was the view from the balcony).


The lucky pair got the most gorgeous Saturday of the season... perfectly sunny with crystal blue skies and the leaves JUST starting to turn. From the setting to the flowers to the food to the rocking band, it was a fantastic wedding!

We'll be posting footage of the celebration as soon as we get our hands on it from the lab!

Updates

We just filmed the most fantastic wedding last weekend at one of my most favorite places in the whole world... Coney Island. There is something magical about that place. It makes me completely giddy. From the thrills of the Cyclone and Wonder Wheel to the old carnies and bizarre patrons, the place just fascinates me. And let me tell you, it was an incredible backdrop for some sweet wedding shots.

(these photos taken a few years back)

I'm DYING to get the footage back. The worst part about this job is the wait. You can see how it will all look in your mind's eye but really have no clue until you get that little mini-DV back from the lab and get to watch it for the first time. It's kinda like Christmas. You have no idea what's inside the package but when you see if for the first time, your eyes light up. Such a fun feeling.

In the meantime, Tatiana and I will be heading to London for a shoot for 10 days. It'll be great to see all my old pals while working on a cool production. We're excited!

Then it's back home for a wedding we're looking forward to in Connecticut. I'm hoping for some fall foliage to appear by that time. Will make for some gorgeous shots. Until next time...

Ingri & Brian's romantic rainy day wedding

The rain didn't stop Ingri and Brian from having an amazingly beautiful ceremony in Central Park. The umbrellas and misty skies added to the romantic atmosphere. And how can you go wrong with Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong?

Watch and enjoy!

Nellie & Tyler's wedding highlights: Martha's Vineyard

Nellie & Tyler's wedding was one of the coolest, most laid back yet rockin' weddings I've been to. They met years ago in Edgartown, MA on the lovely island of Martha's Vineyard. So they decided it was fitting to wed in the same place. What a lovely lovely place! It was so great to chill out and ride bikes the day before the wedding and get to know some of the guests staying in the local hotel.

Their big day was great. A lovely ceremony at the lighthouse followed by a crazy dance party in a tent behind their house. Can I just say that their guests know how to party? Everyone was on form on the dance floor that night, rocking that tent!

Here are some of the highlights from the day into night set to one of their favorite songs played at their wedding:

Hannah & Alan's wedding highlights: Miami

We've been busy in the editing room lately, cutting together our latest projects. I'm happy and proud to show off the recently completed highlights clip from Hannah & Alan's fabulous Miami wedding. I hope you like it too!