Lizzie + Juan's Santa Clara University Wedding

There are certain couples who seem to light up around each other; their joy completely contagious! Lizzie and Juan illuminate every moment of their wedding day at Santa Clara University with genuine smiles, sweet words, and an outpouring of love for everyone in attendance.

Though most elements of their ceremony and reception are elegant and classic, they gave a nod to Juan's family and added some Mexican flair with a Mariachi band during cocktail hour, fiesta-style banners sprinkled throughout the tablescapes, and parts of the Catholic ceremony read in Spanish. Lizzie's Dad says it all during the reception toast, "One and one is one... the Carter family and the Ramierez family are now one...It's a gift they have given us."

Lizzie and Juan initially wanted a small highlight reel of their wedding, but after seeing some of their day brought back to life, they opted for a longer Feature Film. We're so glad they did, because you can experience their whole event below!




We're smitten with our amazing clients, and continue to be more inspired by them every day!

- Cinematt

Juliette and Martin's San Francisco Wedding

There's something magical about intimate weddings - it means we get the chance to catch all the heightened emotions on everyone's faces; no one gets lost in the crowd. There is so much shared joy between family and friends who are close knit, and Juliette and Martin's wedding was no exception.

They chose the Swedenborgian Church in San Francisco, an Arts and Crafts style venue built in 1895 - full of charm and a gorgeous backdrop for their big day.

Witnessing the quiet, joyful love between Juliette and Martin is like seeing a beautiful story unfold - and the sweet, heartfelt stories shared by family and friends will most certainly bring a smile to your face. We were so honored to capture each happy moment of their rehearsal and wedding day, and are so excited to share their whole video with you.

The best part for us is definitely hearing back from our amazing couples, knowing that we gave them a priceless memory.

From Juliette:

"Dear Matthieu,

Martin and I are delighted to let you know that we absolutely LOVE the film - it is elegant, beautiful, touching, warm, and full of the loving moments we had wanted to capture on film and relive in the months and years after our wedding day.  I can't think of anything we would change.

Thank you for the time, care, and effort you put into this project.  It is just what we hoped for!!  And worth the wait."


We wish them the best of luck, and all the happiness in the world.

Photography: Caroline Winata of Milou + Olin Photography 

Wedding Film: Farrah + Taichi at the Julia Morgan Ballroom

Today's dreamy video is at the incredible Julia Morgan Ballroom in San Francisco, where Farrah and Taichi tied the knot last year.

Alex Baranquo of Dreams on a Dime perfected every detail, and we are so fortunate to have captured the stunning end result. Not only was there soft candlelight illuminating the already gorgeous venue, but cream-colored florals seemed to bloom everywhere, making the event effortlessly elegant.

The real highlights of this film, however, all belong to the moments between the bride and groom. Each of them reads sweet, funny vows that make it apparent the two are best friends. Listening to all the praise, advice, and words of joy from all their family members (who traveled from across the globe!) you can feel so much love in every moment of their special day.

We wish you all the happiness in the world, Farrah and Taichi, and we're so honored to have documented the start of your family!

- Cinematt

Sadee + Joey: Same Day Edit Wedding Film

We're so excited to show you Sadee and Joey's Same Day Edit wedding film - it truly was a labor of love! These two didn't want full coverage of their wedding day, just the short video highlighting their ceremony and morning of the big day. It was a wonderful challenge, filming all the most important details and editing on-site to create something special to show at their reception - a big thanks to my editor Jeremiah for some early planning and amazing work!

Same Day Edit films are something we love to offer - it's a wonderful capsule of the wedding morning that offers a peek at the intimate moments with the bride and groom the guests don't usually witness. The excitement of getting ready for the big day, all the heightened emotions during a "first look", and the best moments of the ceremony are woven together to create a personal snapshot of the day just hours after it's happened!

See Sadee and Joey's Same Day Edit video below, and for a little extra fun we've included a video of their reactions to their video at the reception!

Vendors:

Photography: Junshien Lau 
Coordinator: Frances Liu with Charmed Events Group
Florist: Nicole Ha
Makeup: Tammy DO
DJ: Spintronix
Officiant: Reverend Tim

Thinking of adding a Same Day Edit film to your wedding day? We'd love to chat! Contact the studio at info@cinematt.com.

À bientôt!
- Cinematt

Kathryn and Alan | highlight feature | Casa Real

This gorgeous wedding was 17 years in the making! Kathryn and Alan might have viewed eachother as awkward friends in high school, but that didn't stop them from reconnecting in college and falling head-over-heels in love. After ten years of dating, Alan finally popped the question at a family Thanksgiving dinner, and a year later they were able to finally call each other husband and wife.

Nestled in the rolling hills above Livermore, California, the Casa Real at Ruby Hills Winery in Livermore was the perfect setting for Kat and Alan's whimsical wedding. Enchanting baubled trees and an aisle lined with white flowers framed their ceremony, while shimmering chandeliers added some serious glamour to their reception ballroom. Kat and Alan's day was truly magical.

We were so excited to capture their big day, and to be surrounded by a ton of vendors we already know and love. Jane Kim of The Glamourist was on hand to work her bridal magic, Henry from Big Fun DJ kept the party going for hours, Danny Dong was in the middle of the action with us, photographing the entire day for Kat and Alan.

Watch their video below to listen to their lighthearted, touching vows, see their most romantic moments, and feel the joy that made their day special.




Kathryn and Alan | Highlight feature | Casa Real from Matthieu Meynier-CINEMATT on Vimeo.